Analyst Angle

At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023, radio intelligence continued to be a big theme for the second year in row. Leading infrastructure players and Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) …

It’s time we start thinking about Operator, 9-1-1 Emergency and Directory Assistance as a brand-new growth opportunity. What if you need help, called the Operator or 9-1-1 and the service …

Tax weekend greetings from Missouri, Nebraska, Louisiana, Texas and Jamacia.  No, Fastwyre is not going global, but the staff of the Brief took part in a long-needed vacation to one …

Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak and more than a thousand other industry leaders are asking for a six-month pause in the rapid, uncontrolled and runaway development of Artificial Intelligence. While I …

Qualcomm is one of America’s leading players in the wireless space. That being said, they are also wrestling with several weak links in their otherwise strong chain. Some of their …

Last week, Huawei released their 2022 Annual Report. It seems the company is adjusting to what it calls “the new normal,” and is starting to show positive results. Huawei says …

We get so excited about all the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) from companies and developments like Chatbot and generative AI. This is a new and exciting opportunity for investors, …

Last week, three companies, Betacom, Axis Communications and Evolon, introduced an always-on, affordable 24/7/365 perimeter security solution made possible by private wireless. Not only is private wireless giving enterprise the …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly taking hold in many places to provide enormous benefits with improved utility and efficiency in various cellular capabilities. It is significantly affecting how networks are …

[email protected] Mar 26, 2023, 3:21 PM (16 hours ago) to jim Greetings from the Midwest as we slowly turn from winter into Spring.  Pictured is the Wayne County (Nebraska) courthouse from the …

Watching the evolution of telco carrier RAN networks feels like viewing a sports replay in slow motion. It’s interesting to see, and there are often angles and perspectives that crop …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) suddenly seems to be on everyone’s radar, growing in leaps and bounds. Microsoft was first to embrace this new chatbot technology with their Bing and Edge internet …

Verizon has been struggling to turn the ship around and get back on a solid growth track for the last decade. The good news is they are beginning to show …

The current state of 911 emergency communications services, operator and directory assistance is changing. Today, we use a variety of new technologies like wireless smartphones and smart watches. So, traditional …

Greetings from the Southeast and the Midwest as winter transitions into spring.  In this Brief, after a full market commentary, we will provide a retrospective on larger macro trends since …

At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this year, there was a panel discussion around whether private wireless is a real growth opportunity or is overhyped. That’s a very interesting question …

Sorting through my notes on Mobile World Congress Barcelona last week, certain companies and announcements stood out. One of the big ones was Huawei, with their 5.5G glimpse into the …

T-Mobile tried to knock the growing competitive threat they face from cable TV companies by saying their wireless service is not profitable. What T-Mobile is missing is that profitability does …

The biggest news from MWC23 in Barcelona is surprisingly not 5G. This year Mobile World Congress focused on where wireless is heading and what changes we can expect going forward. …

BARCELONA–Every year at the MWC (Mobile World Congress) event in Barcelona, the world’s biggest telecom operators gather among the smartphone OEMs and chip vendors to show off their latest achievements. …

Let me help AT&T and Verizon solve a growing problem they are wrestling with. When you are in a competitive industry, you must first focus on the customer. Happy customers …

My kids don’t remember this, so let me check with you. Do you miss channel surfing on the TV? Ah, the good ole days. However, with the advent of streaming …

Yes, the market for Macro and Massive MIMO infrastructure will drop dramatically through 2027.  But that drop will be offset by small cells, software, millimeter wave, and private cellular investments. …

Early Valentine’s Day greetings from Louisiana, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, and Florida.  Hard to believe that two weeks ago we were basking in the glory of another Chiefs AFC Championship win.  Today’s …

Wireless is not just about 5G; AI, Chatbot, ChatGPT, Bard and IoT The worldwide wireless industry is preparing for the big Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona. 5G will continue …