Twitter is playing with fire. They are making a mistake that may be costly to them moving forward. They thought the way their users interacted with them needed an update. …
Jeff Kagan
Jeff Kagan
Jeff is a RCR Wireless News Columnist, Industry Analyst, Consultant, Influencer Marketing specialist and Keynote Speaker. He shares his colorful perspectives and opinions on the companies and technologies that are transforming the industry he has followed for 35 years. Jeff follows wireless, private wireless, 5G, AI, IoT, wire line telecom, Internet, Wi-Fi, broadband, FWA, DOCSIS wireless broadband, Pay TV, cable TV, streaming and technology.
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Today, 5G wireless is getting so much attention in the media and the marketplace. It raises the question, which wireless carrier offers the best, fastest and most consistent 5G connection? …
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Everyone knows Verizon and Verizon Wireless. They are an industry leader. Their stock is one of the strongest in the industry. However, according to users, the last several years have …
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There has been so much talk about transforming our wireless networks from 4G to 5G, but it is starting to look like Verizon Wireless is at a competitive disadvantage …
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After spending the weekend at the AT&T SHAPE 2019 event at Warner Brothers studio in Hollywood, I am both excited and full of anticipation with how AT&T is growing and …
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The mistakes companies make over time put them in the crosshairs of the U.S. government for antitrust and monopoly action. Suddenly the heat is being turned up for successful tech …
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In order to grow, wireless carriers are expanding into a variety of new digital experiences like pay TV, entertainment, news, digital advertising and much more. Each is taking a different …
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Let’s clear up some confusion. There is a battle being fought in the wireless industry over leadership with 5G patents. Some companies say the quality of patents is most important. …
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Have you been following the incredible transformation and growth of AT&T in the last several years? It is becoming a giant in the fields of wireless with AT&T Mobility, telecom, …
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Once again, the game of influencer marketing is changing. In recent years, I have met quite a few very interesting and successful people called social media influencers. They are regular …
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Companies have begun investing in AI, the next transformative technology. However, many are wasting money focusing on the wrong areas at this early stage. True, in coming years the AI …
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A few years ago, the cable television competitors like Comcast Xfinity Mobile, Charter Spectrum Mobile and Altice Mobile said they would re-enter the wireless space. The question was, would they …
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5G will usher in a new age to the wireless industry. There are several different levels or sectors where 5G will play a transformative role over the next decade. Carriers …
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Last week I gave an interview to Bloomberg about my thoughts on the trouble the T-Mobile, Sprint merger is suddenly having. Plus, we are learning that Sprint is in much …
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AT&T Ready to Go is a great service idea whose time has finally come. Instead of you going to the store to buy your next smartphone or tablet, what if …
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Why is the U.S. government warning U.S. companies and users to stay away from Huawei? Last week I visited with Joy Tan, senior vice president of the Chinese wireless and …
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Why is Verizon struggling with their 5G Home service? Every wireless carrier wants to be first at something. So far, AT&T is first to 5G mobile and Verizon is first …
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Over the last few years, we have been discussing whether to allow or block the proposed T-Mobile, Sprint merger. All along I have said, after weighing the pros and cons, …
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If you look for events that will kick an industry into high-gear for growth, look no further than the wireless industry, which is primed with 5G, AI, IoT and other …
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It was exciting when Comcast entered wireless with Xfinity Mobile. The same when Charter entered with Spectrum Mobile. I think the same thing will happen when Altice Mobile enters later …
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Kagan: Galaxy Fold, Mate X folding screen smartphones stole the MWC19 show
by Jeff Kaganby Jeff KaganA funny thing happened last week at the MWC19 wireless show in Barcelona. We were expecting the focus, once again, to be on 5G, AI, IoT, the cloud and so …
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At the MWC19 show, 5G is coming on fast, but is it secure? The last thing we want to do is set ourselves up for failure. That’s why we need …
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Does your influencer marketing program work, or is it a total waste of time and money? The answer is simple: it depends. The vast majority of influencer marketing is probably …
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Innovation, new competitors and a changing industry are both a threat and an opportunity. Something I call the “sticky-bundle” is helping existing companies hang onto and stabilize their customer base …
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After a decade of swings and misses, Microsoft finally threw the smartphone towel and is exiting the business. I have discussed this many time over the last decade. Microsoft has …
