Colin Gibbs
FierceWireless
Denver, CO, United States
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iOS market share falls 3.8% in U.S. despite launch of high-profile phones
Apple’s share of the mobile OS market fell in the U.S. despite strong demand for the iPhone X and iPhone 8, according to fresh data from Worldpanel. → Read More
T-Mobile launches nation’s first service plan for NB-IoT
T-Mobile launched the nation’s first service plan for narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) in a move that once again underscores its strategic differences with Verizon and AT&T. → Read More
Confirmed: Sigfox U.S. chief out, IoT company misses 2017 network buildout target
Sigfox has lost Allen Proithis, the high-profile executive who had overseen the company’s North American operations. → Read More
AT&T looks to sell 600 MHz spectrum to LB License Co
AT&T appears to be looking to sell off the 600 MHz spectrum it won during last year’s incentive auction. → Read More
2018 Preview: Small-cell deployments will finally gain ground
Operators will increasingly invest in small cells next year as they densify their networks ahead of 5G rollouts. → Read More
2018 Preview: Fixed wireless will emerge as a proving ground for 5G
Verizon, AT&T and others will step up their pursuit of fixed wireless next year, but just how lucrative those offerings might be still isn't clear. → Read More
2018 Preview: Shared spectrum to be in the spotlight
Carriers are likely to experiment with shared spectrum, unlicensed airwaves and other strategies to boost capacity as data usage soars in 2018. → Read More
Qualcomm rejects Broadcom director nominees, likely escalating proxy fight
Qualcomm rejected all 11 director nominees from Broadcom and Silver Lake Partners, likely escalating a proxy fight for the San Diego-based chipmaker. → Read More
Sprint touts 65% increase in data speeds in 2017, looks to 256 QAM and 4X4 MIMO
Sprint CTO John Saw touted a 65% year-over-year increase in the carrier’s download speeds this year, and said it will look to 256 QAM and 4X4 MIMO to accelerate transmissions in 2018. → Read More
Adidas’ retreat from languishing wearables space not entirely bad news for carriers, vendors
Adidas confirmed it has retreated from a wearables market that continues to languish, but smartwatch sales are on the rise—and that’s good news for carriers. → Read More
Samsung's high-end features to trickle down to midrange Galaxy A8 phones
Samsung's upper midrange Galaxy A8 phones will sport some of the features included with its current flagship device, the Galaxy S8. → Read More
Small cells will be 'pursued in earnest' in 2018, says Wells Fargo
The U.S. small cells market will finally gain serious momentum next year, according to Wells Fargo Securities. And Crown Castle is positioned to benefit in a big way. → Read More
FreedomPop announces cloud-based wireless platform for enterprises
MVNO FreedomPop officially unveiled "Carrier in the Cloud," a platform targeted at companies looking to offer branded wireless services. → Read More
FirstNet signs Illinois as Dec. 28 deadline looms
Illinois became the 39th state or territory to opt in to use FirstNet, the wireless network for first responders being built by AT&T. → Read More
Why the fight over net neutrality is far from over
The fight over net neutrality is far from over despite the FCC's vote this week, according to analysts. → Read More
AT&T inks tentative deal with CWA, potentially ending 11-month labor standoff
AT&T said it had reached a tentative labor deal with the CWA, potentially ending a nearly yearlong standoff with 21,000 wireless employees. → Read More
Verizon looks to roil market with BOGO promo on iPhone 8, Galaxy S8
With less than two weeks left in the holiday shopping season, Verizon is hoping to make waves with a new buy-one, get-one-free offer on the iPhone 8 and Galaxy S8. → Read More
T-Mobile to acquire Layer3 TV, launch 'disruptive' video service next year
T-Mobile will acquire Layer3 TV in the latest of a series of tie-ups between U.S. wireless carriers and distributors of video content. → Read More
FirstNet launches preemption as Verizon bows out of California RFP
FirstNet launched preemption, giving first responders prioritized access to the network even during times of extreme congestion. → Read More
Dish's spectrum 'a very loaded gun' to meet demand for the IoT
Dish Network's spectrum portfolio is a powerful weapon as the company begins to build out a network to serve the IoT, according to Mosaik Solutions. → Read More