Verizon's LTE-B push
In the U.S., Verizon is going it alone in its effort grow adoption for eMBMS LTE-Broadcast (LTE-B). But on a global scale, the carrier has recruited a team of like-minded operators to help it in achieving its ultimate goal: LTE-B support in every mid- and top-tier device by 2017.Top 5 wireless ads
AT&T continued to dominate in April, running 20 spots 10,096 times for a total estimated spend of $67.4 million. AT&T's top ad, "Stream It All," gained momentum with an estimated spend of $28.9 million over 6,000 airings.Verizon strike: Full coverage
After 10 months of negotiation without a new contract agreement, Verizon's 40,000 wireline workers represented by the CWA and the IBEW went on strike at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13.600 MHz auction primer
Who will bid, when it will happen, how it will work, and how much money it will raise? Comcast, Dish, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile are among the 104 applicants for FCC's forward auction.
Lowenstein's View: What should cellular, pay TV and broadband services cost?
A familiar refrain among consumers is that cellular, pay TV, and broadband are overpriced. But if you take a look at the cost of providing some of these services, plot them against demand and usage patterns, and consider some of the unique aspects of the North America market and geography, a different picture emerges. So here's my take, in terms of what looks reasonable from the perspective of the consumer, and service providers' requirement to operate a viable business.
How Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and more stacked up in Q1 2016: The top 8 carriers
The first-quarter earnings season is coming to a close, so now it's time to see how the nation's top wireless carriers stacked up against each other in terms of key metrics. In this report you will find a ranking of the of the top eight U.S. wireless carriers in the first quarter of 2016 by subscriber base, according to research firm Strategy Analytics. You'll also find charts of other major metrics -- such as churn, ARPU and revenue -- of each carrier.
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Indoor deployments to be key as 5G bridges wireless and wireline
Just as the term "mobile" generally refers to on-the-go connectivity, discussions about 5G often focus on faster and more reliable services for users as they move from place to place. But speakers at the Wireless Infrastructure Show this week reminded me not to dismiss the importance of indoor usage as carriers prepare to enter the 5G era.
Support for encryption legislation wanes following Apple's standoff with authorities
An effort to propose a law creating a "back door" enabling law-enforcement agencies to access data on encrypted devices is dead, according to Reuters.
Google wins Java copyright case over Oracle on fair use grounds
A federal jury found that Google's use of Oracle's Java programming language in Android didn't violate copyright law, claiming the fair use doctrine enabled Google to build compatible software without obtaining a license. But the case is likely far from over.
National Institutes of Health study finds link between mobile phones and cancer
A $25 million study by federal scientists uncovered a link between cellphones and cancer in rats, reigniting a longstanding debate over the health effects of the use of mobile devices.
Jolla's Sailfish stays afloat with new Jolla C phone, 'community device' developer program
Jolla introduced a new handset and announced a new "community device program" in an effort to boost developer support for its Sailfish OS. But whether the Finnish company can actually gain a foothold in the mobile world is still far from clear.
CTIA: Proposed privacy rules would harm competition, violate the First Amendment
CTIA struck back against the FCC's proposed privacy rules for Internet service providers -- including mobile network operators -- saying the Commission is overstepping its bounds and considering regulations that are "overbroad and harmful."
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IDC Russia said tablet shipments in the country fell by 8.5 per cent year-on-year to 919,000 units in the first quarter of 2016, while in terms of value in U.S. dollars the market shrank by 12.9 per cent.
Berg Insight said Europe's smart home market lagged North America by two to three years in terms of penetration and market maturity at the end of 2015, with an installed base of 5.3 million smart homes compared to 12.7 million in North America.
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