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The Eclipse Was a Perfect Test for Carrier Networks. Here’s How They Performed
The stars aligned to create a perfect test for carrier networks as the eclipse rolled across the country and wowed millions of spectators last week. With some best viewing spots located in rural areas in states like Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa – regions that tend to appear as white spots on…
AT&T Expanding Fixed Wireless 5G Trials to 3 New Cities
AT&T is set to bring trials of its fixed wireless 5G technology to three new cities by the end of the year, expanding an effort it launched in Austin in June. The carrier indicated new business and residential customer trials of fixed wireless 5G will be launched in Waco, Texas; Kalamazoo, Mich.; and South Bend,…
95 Percent of Cell Sites Still Running In Most Areas Affected by Harvey
Fifty-five counties along the Texas and Louisiana coasts have been designated as disaster zones after former Hurricane Harvey dumped more than three feet of rain in the region over the past several days. But while many are stranded by rising flood waters, the Federal Communications Commission indicated in a Monday report most lines of wireless…
Apple, Google, Samsung Eye Mobile as a Way to Capture Smart Home Data
It’s no secret that telecos and cable operators are pushing to deliver smart home services alongside their other Internet of Things ventures. With offerings including connected routers, home security, and platforms that offer voice control for connected products, operators like Verizon, AT&T, and Comcast already each have a foot in the smart home’s door. But…
Apple’s iPhone 8 Launch to Sync with MWC Americas
September 12 is shaping up to be one of the biggest days in wireless this year. According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, Apple is planning to launch its new flagship iPhone 8 smartphone in San Francisco that day. Though the company has used the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium for its last…
Tuesdays with Roger: Is Samsung’s Note 8 Enough to Woo Upgraders?
Roger takes a look at how the launch of Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 8 handset will impact carriers, delving into potential price wars and the device’s ability to woo upgraders. Plus, Wireless Week Editor Diana bids readers farewell ahead of her impending departure. Coverage of the Galaxy Note 8 launch can be found here. On…
J.D. Power Study: Unlimited Customers Report Better Network Experience
A handful of third-party reports indicate data speeds have slowed on some networks with the resurgence of unlimited plans, but it seems customers aren’t feeling the heat. In fact, a new study from J.D. Power shows unlimited customers report fewer problems than their tiered-plan counterparts. According to J.D. Power’s “2017 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance…
Sprint’s Virgin Mobile Eyes BYO iPhone Subs with $1 Unlimited Offer
Just ahead of the launch of Apple’s new handset, Virgin Mobile has launched a hard play for bring-your-own iPhone customers. The carrier is offering a year of unlimited wireless service for $1 to customers who bring their own device and port their phone number on an “Inner Circle” plan. Virgin is also upping the ante…
AT&T Inks Mexico Roaming Deal with America Movil
AT&T has reportedly inked a new roaming deal with America Movil for service south of the border. According to a Wednesday report from Reuters, AT&T and America Movil’s Telcel branch have comes to terms on roaming services in Mexico. Under the arrangement, which is similar to one between America Movil and fellow Mexico carrier Telefonica,…