T-Mobile US and Sprint have been trying to merge for more years than I can count. There have been issues and roadblocks from the government, regulators and the companies themselves. …
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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Craig Cowden, the Senior Vice President of wireless for Charter explained some of their interesting growth plans at a recent US Senate hearing. I think it’s important for all of …
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Craig Cowden, the Senior Vice President of wireless for Charter, explained some of their interesting growth plans at a recent U.S. Senate hearing. I think it’s important for all of …
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Let me share a secret with you—something every very successful marketer uses, but they may not think of it this way. Something I learned from my pet dog. I call …
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Many hotels like Hilton are doing something new. The cutting edge can be exciting, but it does come with risk. I want to teach you an important lesson about using …
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Come on Apple, you’re better than this. I’ve used Microsoft Windows computers for more years than I can remember. Then a few years ago I switched to Apple MacBook when …
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Last week at MWC Shanghai 2018, Glenn Lurie, CEO of Synchronoss Technologies, spoke about the huge new opportunity mobile operators have in the area of cloud storage and messaging. He …
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Kagan: A reality check for the Sprint and T-Mobile FCC merger application
by Jeff Kaganby Jeff KaganSprint and T-Mobile US recently filed their application with the FCC for approval to merge. In that application, they both state they are in a much weaker position than they …
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Over the last several years we have seen the communications industry go through an enormous and rapid transformation in area after area. Small- and mid-size business customers see unified communications …
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Suddenly, the iPhone battery-gate problem is back again, full force, after the latest iOS 11.4 update. You would think after dealing with the expensive and embarrassing battery problem several months …
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As a wireless analyst, I follow the changing the changing world of products, services and innovation. As this industry continues to change, so do jobs. Dell Technologies Realize 2030 …
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As a wireless analyst, I follow the changing world of products, services and innovation. As this industry continues to change, so do jobs. Listen to this: Dell Technologies Realizing 2030 …
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Today, Amazon is embarrassed and red-faced now that their Alexa AI smart speaker has been caught red-handed recording a private conversation, putting it into a message and sending it …
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Everybody loves the ride to success Apple has seen over the last decade. The next question is, will their new HomePod be a success or a failure? HomePod is …
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Artificial Intelligence is hot and early in its growth wave. However, not all AI is recreated equal. So, which AI protects your privacy the best, Apple Siri, Google Home, Amazon …
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T-Mobile USA executives said something intriguing last week. They said they would consider the use of fixed wireless if the merger with Sprint is approved. While fixed wireless makes …
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Congratulations to John Legere CEO of T-Mobile, Marcelo Claure CEO of Sprint and Masayoshi Son, Chairman of Softbank and of course Deutsche Telekom on finally coming together and announcing …
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Last week I gave an interview to NPR Marketplace and the conversation crystalized the question and answer of whether AT&T and Time Warner should merge. There is really only …
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Charter is getting ready to enter the world of wireless. They just selected Danny Bowman to lead their wireless efforts in what is expected to be called Spectrum Mobile. Bowman …
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Wireless will be hot during this year’s 2018 National Association of Broadcasters show is being held in Las Vegas this week. In years past, this show has been filled with …
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If Apple was first to AI with Siri, why then are they trailing today? We all know artificial intelligence is the future. We all know it is growing in importance …
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Six years ago, T-Mobile US was crashing and burning. It was the worst performer in all of wireless. In order to survive, they needed the right kind of new leadership …
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The number four wireless carrier, Sprint, has selected Synchronoss Technologies to lead them in their digital transformation to help prepare for growth going forward. This is the kind of thinking …
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Hate to say I told you so, but the iPhone X is not the roaring success Apple hoped it would be. The reason is as obvious as the nose on …
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Every coin has two sides. We’ve been talking for so long about all the coming benefits of wireless smart homes, connected homes and connected offices. And it’s true, there are …