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    1. Perception, Reality and How LTE Will Drive Mobile Subscriber Loyalty

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Feb 27 2013) 4G

      One finding in new research from Tecnotree is the disconnect between what drives customer loyalty and churn and what mobile operators believe makes them keep (and lose) customers.

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      Mentions:   LTE

    2. NSN-U.S. Cellular LTE Team-Up Covers 11 Markets

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Jan 16 2013) 4G , LTE , Mobile Broadband

      U.S. Cellular chose NSN for the second wave of its LTE rollout; Nokia Siemens is providing the Chicago-based carrier with Radio Access Network (RAN) and Mobile Management Entity (MME) technology.

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      Mentions:   NSN

    3. Mobixell Wraps LTE Data-Optimization Field Test

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Jan 16 2013) LTE

      While LTE is faster, it will not eliminate network congestion; hence, the need for such a product, said Mobixell.

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      Mentions:   LTE

    4. Top 10 Wireless Predictions for 2013

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Dec 11 2012) LTE , Mobile Enterprise

      In 2013, network providers can expect a few changes involving big data, BYOD practices, LTE, and more.

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    5. Bundling the Benefits of LTE

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Nov 13 2012) Mobile Internet

      With such a huge amount of investment made in LTE networks worldwide, it’s critical that CSPs learn from the challenges encountered around the earlier 3G rollout. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Global Mobile Suppliers Association

    6. LTE Ripoff? Services Cost Up to 10 Times More In U.S.

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Oct 17 2012)

      While U.S. consumers pay $7.50 per gigabyte, Sweden pays only 63 cents.

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    7. T-Mobile-MetroPCS Deal 'Piddling,' Sprint-Softbank Warrants a 'Wow'

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Oct 12 2012) Mobile Broadband , Regulatory

      Yet the proposed merger of Sprint and Japan's Softbank doesn't necessarily do much to help America's third-largest carrier catch up to bigger rivals AT&T and Verizon, one analyst said.

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      Mentions:   Yankee Group

    8. AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Others Prep for Potentially Massive Spectrum Grab

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Sep 29 2012) FCC , Regulatory , Spectrum

      Expect the big boys to shell out billions when the FCC holds its massive auction for wireless spectrum.

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    9. AT&T Wants Spectrum From CenturyTel, FCC Wants to Limit Carriers' Spectrum

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Sep 18 2012) 700 MHz , FCC , Regulatory

      While AT&T awaits approval to purchase spectrum licenses, the FCC plans to vote on spectrum limits at its Sept. 28 meeting..

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      Mentions:   Yankee Group

    10. T-Mobile to Integrate Aircom's Asset Network

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Sep 18 2012) 4G , LTE

      The new network planning solution will launch across T-Mobile's LTE network in 2013.

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    11. Sprint Launching LTE in 100+ Cities

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Sep 10 2012) 4G , LTE

      Sprint has been aiming to stay competitive with its rivals AT&T and Verizon Wireless, which both operate LTE networks.

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      Mentions:   Boston

    12. 4G Confusion: Watchdog Group Holds FCC's Feet to the Fire

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Sep 6 2012) FCC , Mobile Broadband , Regulatory

      In a petition last month, Consumer Watchdog asked the FCC to require U.S. wireless carriers to accurately and clearly disclose their mobile broadband performance.

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    13. Spectrum Swap With Verizon Boosts Leap's Cash for LTE Expansion

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Aug 29 2012) Regulatory

      Leap has sold to Verizon Wireless PCS and AWS spectrum in various markets across the country and acquired 12 MHz of 700 MHz A block spectrum in Chicago.

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      Mentions:   Doug Hutcheson

    14. Sprint Offers BYOD Management for Businesses

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Aug 27 2012) Mobile Enterprise

      Sprint says its solution addresses the key BYOD challenges of IT organizations – security, administration and shared costs – while allowing employees to use their preferred device for work purposes to be more productive.

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    15. Will 4G Delays Help or Hinder Adoption of New Services?

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Aug 20 2012) 4G , Mobile Money

      Despite holdups in rollout, the popularity of 4G-preferable content services such as mobile-payment services, video-on-demand and cloud storage still remains high.

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    16. Sprint Boosts Network Coverage With Alcatel-Lucent lightRadio Cells

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Aug 6 2012) Mobile Broadband

      Sprint's initial deployment will focus on facilities such as entertainment venues, transportation hubs and business campuses. (Read Full Article)

    17. AT&T Moves to Beef Up Spectrum With NextWave Wireless Acquisition

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Aug 2 2012) Mobile Internet

      NextWave holds licenses to spectrum that hasn't been deployed due to technical rules, AT&T said. (Read Full Article)

    18. Consumers: Wi-Fi Networks Must Get Faster for Offload

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Jul 26 2012) Mobile Broadband , Offload

      Customers have a need for speed, so wireless operators looking at Wi-Fi offload as an option to reduce network congestion better pay close attention to a new survey. (Read Full Article)

    19. Wi-Fi Offload Grows as Important Infrastructure Strategy

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Jul 25 2012) Mobile Broadband , Offload

      Wireless operators have their hands full with concerns over the rapid growth of mobile broadband traffic, so many are beginning to look beyond the negative revenue implications of Wi-Fi. (Read Full Article)

    20. Verizon Wireless Further Expands 4G LTE to Rural Zones

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Jul 6 2012) 4G , LTE

      Verizon has steadily worked on bringing 4G to rural and small-tier towns and cities, including via its LTE in Rural America program. (Read Full Article)

    21. Operators Step Up Mobile Cloud Efforts

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Jun 19 2012) 3G , Cloud

      One-third of operators are using revenue-sharing models and partnerships with cloud-based content providers to deliver mobile cloud services. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Monica Paolini   Senza Fili Consulting

    22. AT&T, Verizon Says 2G Here to Stay

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Jun 15 2012) M2M

      Not everyone was buying the promise from a group of carriers supporting M2M services that their 2G networks will be there for as long as customers need them. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   LTE   Rogers Wireless

    23. LTE Subscriber Base Almost Doubles in One Quarter

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Mar 13 2012) LTE , Mobile Broadband

      Between Q3 and Q4 of 2011, the LTE subscriber base nearly doubled in size, to reach more than 12 million worldwide, showing a rapid adoption of LTE at the expense of WiMAX. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   LTE   Maravedis

    24. Meeting Shareholder Demand for 4G Profits

      Explore Billing and OSS World (Feb 1 2011) 4G

      Meeting Shareholder Demand for 4G ProfitsBilling World (blog)In Sweden, for example, three service providers have already commercially launched 4G services giving us a clear indication that 4G will be just as ... (Read Full Article)

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