Mobile carrier T-Mobile is the latest to enter the streaming TV market with the launch of TVision. The service offers a variety of channel line-ups and a new streaming media device, with pricing for 30 channels starting at $10/month. The…
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SpaceX Starlink Pricing Revealed as Satellite Broadband Operator Expands Beta
SpaceX revealed Starlink pricing, as the company expands its beta testing for satellite broadband. The expanded beta test, which Starlink calls “Better Than Nothing Beta” may reveal a bit of strategy behind the company’s rural broadband push. Starlink pricing includes…
Spectrum Fight Draws Multiple Billionaires into the Ring with Lucrative Mid-Band Spectrum in the Balance
There’s an interesting battle brewing at the FCC over lucrative mid-band spectrum. A battle that has multiple billionaires directly involved, highlighting the value of spectrum in the 5G age. The battle is over MVDDS spectrum, which is in the 12…
Large Carriers See Fiber Broadband Momentum, AT&T CEO Calls for USF Reform to Accelerate It
With the two largest fiber broadband providers in the country, Verizon and AT&T, reporting on 3Q 2020 results, we get visibility into fiber broadband momentum, or lack thereof. The news looks promising, as those two carriers alone saw close to…
T-Mobile Seizes on AT&T DSL Stoppage with Fixed Wireless Markets Expansion
True to form, T-Mobile is seizing on a competitor’s recent move, and aiming to capitalize on it. T-Mobile announced today an expansion of its fixed wireless markets, bringing the service to 450 additional cities and towns. T-Mobile claims many of…
AT&T DSL Era Comes to an End
AT&T DSL service has come to an end. The company will no longer take new orders for legacy DSL service, effective October 1. This move impacts legacy DSL service only, and not what AT&T labels IP DSL, or what used…
Shentel Adds CBRS Spectrum, Launches Beam Internet
Regional broadband provider Shentel announced the launch of Beam Internet, a new fixed wireless service to be offered in parts of Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio. Beam internet will use both existing 2.5 GHz mid-band spectrum and CBRS spectrum. The…
Verizon Expands 4G LTE Fixed Wireless Targeting Rural Markets with 25 Mbps Service
Verizon announced today a dramatic expansion of its 4G LTE fixed wireless service, which targets more rural markets. The service is now available in 189 markets across 48 states. Verizon initially launched the 4G LTE fixed wireless service back in…
JSI Acquires Engineering Firm N-Com
Long time rural broadband industry financial and business consulting firm JSI is adding engineering services to its portfolio through the acquisition of N-Com. Lubbock based N-Com provides engineering services to rural communications, utilities and government agencies. JSI is known for…
Welcome to the New Telecompetitor
The same mission, but an entirely new Telecompetitor welcomes you today. We’ve updated our look, our colors, and our website. It was time. It’s been about eight years since our last website update and this is the first time in…
New UScellular Brand and Logo Unveiled
A new UScellular brand and logo was unveiled today. Previously known as U.S. Cellular, but now UScellular, the company is the fourth largest postpaid wireless carrier in the U.S. The company last changed its look in 1999. A company spokesperson…
Windstream Officially Exits Bankruptcy, Restructuring Now Complete
Windstream announced today that it officially exited bankruptcy, effective today. The financial restructuring was first announced in February 2019. A U.S. bankruptcy court approved the Windstream restructuring in June 2020. The financial restructuring reduced Windstream’s debt by more than $4 billion,…