B/OSS - Rural Cellular Association

T-Mobile, Rest Easy: Sprint Won't Pursue MetroPCS, For Now

Busy working on getting its $20 billion deal with Japan's Softbank approved, Sprint isn't likely to counter T-Mobile USA's offer for MetroPCS, America's fifth-largest wireless provider. ...More

December 5, 2012 By Craig Galbraith

Posted in News

TDM Traffic, Technology Still Relevant in IP World

Smaller wireless operators are investing in 4G LTE networks; a new survey says 90 percent are doing so to stay competitive with the big boys. ...More

October 24, 2012 By Craig Galbraith

Posted in News, Service & Network Management

Cellular Group Changes Name to CCA in Fight Against AT&T, Verizon Wireless

The association wants to have a greater impact on policymakers as its members such as C Spire Wireless fight to remain competitive in the U.S. wireless market. ...More

September 10, 2012

Posted in News

Clearwire Joins RCA, Challenges AT&T-Verizon 'Duopoly'

Clearwire has joined an association that has raised concerns over the market power of the nation's two largest wireless providers: Verizon Wireless and AT&T. ...More

June 4, 2012 By Josh Long

Posted in News

Alliance Backed by Sprint, T-Mobile Criticizes Verizon/Cable Deals

Other members of the newly formed alliance include Public Knowledge, RCA-The Competitive Carriers Association and RTC-The Rural Telecommunications Group. ...More

May 15, 2012 By Josh Long

Posted in News

Ericsson Takes LTE to Rural America

Ericsson recently signed deals to build LTE networks for eight operators in the U.S. and Guam. ...More

May 8, 2012 By Craig Galbraith

Posted in News

FCC Releases Massive Order on Telecom Reform

The FCC released the gargantuan order after voting unanimously last month to create the $4.5 billion Connect America Fund that the agency anticipates will expand broadband access to more than 7 million rural U.S. residents over the next six years. ...More

November 22, 2011 By Josh Long

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RCA Slams AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

The Rural Cellular Association says further industry consolidation will negatively impact job creation, investment, innovation and consumers. ...More

July 19, 2011

Posted in News

As AT&T Awaits Merger Approval, FCC Omits Conclusion on Wireless Competition

The FCC’s annual mobile wireless competition report also finds that nearly five or more wireless providers offer coverage in nearly 90 percent of all blocks, reaching 255.5 million individuals. ...More

June 28, 2011 By Josh Long

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RCA Presses FCC to Move Rural Closer to 4G