Digital transformation for communication service providers(CSPs) can be tedious to achieve if not supported through efficient transformation tools. Compared to the existing provisioning and management of services (service lifecycle), the …
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Promising super-fast download speeds, ultra-low latency, and increased connectivity, the imminent rollout of 5G network technology is set to deliver a host of benefits to consumers, businesses, and mobile operators …
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T-Mobile and Sprint to strengthen prepaid competition and accelerate nationwide 5G (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumAs the CEO and founder of a medium-sized prepaid wireless business, I’m thrilled about the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint. T-Mobile’s growth over the last six years has been one …
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For many years, the in-building wireless industry has coveted the mid-sized enterprise or “Middleprise” market opportunity. After all, the vast majority of cellular users are found not in large public …
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Even though it may seem like we are living in a completely connected world, we’re not. And, as the Internet of Things dramatically expands the number and scope of connected …
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The pathway for indoor 5G is paved by hybrid DAS and small cells (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumBy 2020, large-scale 5G commercial deployments are expected to begin with faster data speeds, increased bandwidth per unit, lower latency, and support for more connected devices. Before these deployments make …
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The Wi-Fi landscape is rapidly evolving and its growth continues unabated. A ubiquitous amenity, Wi-Fi is routinely offered across a wide range of locations including carpeted enterprises, school/college/office campuses, stadiums, …
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This October, North American operator Verizon launched the first 5G fixed wireless access service, making it very clear that 5G is closer than you think. 5G is set to promise …
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Don’t believe the hype: 5G still likely won’t happen in 2019. Many of the 5G announcements that are getting buzz are just marketing talk. There has actually been only a few …
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5G has been billed as the magic bullet for many of today’s wireless network challenges. It’s expected to bring greater bandwidth, coverage and capacity for mobile computing. While enterprise users …
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New considerations for deploying fronthaul to Small Cells (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumAs revenue per bit falls and demand rises, mobile network operators (MNOs) are looking for ways to increase network capacity and reduce cost. Trends for accomplishing this include densification, e.g., …
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For anyone who owns a smartphone, it will come as little surprise that robocalling activity is up 15% year to date. The jump follows an increase in robocall complaints …
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Over the past few decades, the liberalization of trade has allowed small and mid-sized enterprises to expand into global markets, while information communications technology (ICT) has become a key driver …
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It’s well accepted that quality of service (QoS) is essential in a network environment, allowing network managers to “provide different priority to different applications, users, or data flows, or to …
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Nerdery: How manufacturers can avoid common IoT pitfalls (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumThe internet of things (IoT) is making its entrance into the workplace of every industry – and manufacturing is no exception. This technology is changing the way manufacturers do business. …
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This month, Verizon flipped the switch on the first commercial 5G network in the world. Verizon’s 5G Home network, now live in parts of Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles and Sacramento, …
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Cellular under the tree in ’83: The first commercial cellular call in America
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumEditor’s note: Keith Radousky, president of RadVisory 5G, shares his personal recollection of the first commercial cellular call, in October 1983 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. This past weekend marked …
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B2B2X – the key for telecom operators to rise above Xpectations (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumThe idea of digital transformation has taken center stage over the last few years and has thrown open many opportunities for organizations to fundamentally change the way they do business. …
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Why any developer can leverage artificial intelligence (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumArtificial intelligence is a technology that presupposes the advents before it and builds upon them to create an invention of endless applications and limitless possibilities. AI is, in no uncertain …
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The next-gen telco evolution is happening at the edge (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumThe future of telecommunications is just as important today as it was when the telephone revolutionized the world. The industry is undergoing a drastic transformation as continued trends toward cloud …
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Forget about telecom call centers – here’s how to build a chatbot (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumIndustries are turning to chatbots to deal with customer care interaction. It’s no wonder why — they can easily deliver answers and solutions via a simple user interface any time …
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Manifesto for a brave digital future in telecom IT and OT (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumThe Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, robots, and drones are just a few technology topics we read about almost every day – in the mainstream press as well …
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Efficient maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) processes are important in every industry to achieve the best possible return on assets (ROA). This is especially true for capital-intensive industries such as …
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Owning the smartphone: OEMs and carriers are missing the disruption opportunity
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumSome of the most significant media disruptions have come from using a physical device to create friendlier and more frictionless access to media. Think of the Tivo, Apple TV, …
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Mobile networks want to use your data for social good—should you let them?
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumThe use of mobile network ‘big data’ can play a key role in tackling infectious disease, disasters and environmental crises, but the privacy of individuals remains paramount, says Mats Granryd, …
