Analyst Angle

Multiple companies have asked me to analyze this question: will D2D replace the rural cell site? Would it make sense for an operator to shut down a remote site, and simply …

Recently, U.S. mobile industry trade association CTIA published a study performed by the economic consultancy NERA. It claimed that releasing additional spectrum for full-power 5G wide-area networks would generate a …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already showing it is having a significant impact on the world’s economy, our online experiences and sourcing information — both visual and textural. In turn, AI …

After years of struggling, T-Mobile US has spent the past decade finding its footing and regaining momentum. They were a wireless carrier that lost its way during a major industry …

Fixed wireless has been comprising close to 100% of broadband net additions in recent years. How can this be true? I believe that fiber is the greatest telecom invention ever …

WISPA may have started with a narrow focus on fixed wireless for broadband, but today it’s anything but one-dimensional The national broadband conversation is undergoing a big shift. Between the …

Greetings from Mexico, Missouri, and Iowa.  We realigned the start date of the bi-weekly format to accommodate the Easter holiday (and our 30th wedding anniversary) weekend.  We will have a similar skip …

What every company needs to learn to be successful going forward On Tuesday, I was a guest on the Schwab News Network discussing Verizon’s earnings. I also shared thoughts on …

Over the past several years, I have visited with and been briefed by several private wireless providers of all sizes. Some are stronger than others. Some are larger. Some are …

Mobile operators are investing in GPUs! SKT, DOCOMO, Verizon, T-Mobile, Singtel, Swisscom, Telenor, Softbank, and many others have set up data centers with edge AI services. For a market analyst like …

March greetings from Iowa and Missouri.  This week’s picture is of Saturday’s peaceful protest on the Kansas City Plaza.  While this location is known for weekly demonstrations, the crowd size …

As the demand for seamless connectivity continues to grow across multifamily and commercial developments, managed Wi-Fi providers are navigating a complex landscape of rising costs, evolving technology standards and changing …

Enterprises, hyperscalers and governments are actively investing billions into new AI data center builds, infrastructure modernization and energy optimization to accommodate surging AI workloads. As these facilities become increasingly critical …

March greetings from Iowa and Missouri.  This week’s picture is a throwback to what we were all doing five years ago.  Humans and dogs looked for any opportunity to get …

Wireless and broadband are top services today for cable TV as competition heats up The Cable Television Industry has grown, crested and now is falling. This predicament has been happening …

Commerce Secretary Lutnik signaled in an interview with Broadband Breakfast on March 5th, 2025 that the U.S. government will rethink the BEAD program so that Americans “get the benefit of …

March greetings from Iowa and Missouri.  Pictured is Jim with his colleague Marty Smith during a recent facility tour of Blue Star Power Systems manufacturng facilty in North Mankato, Minnesota …

With amusement I read a note by a cable advocate on spectrum. The note seems to be mostly hung up on the definition of what is low-, mid- and high-band …

I have spent the better part of the last three months using the OnePlus 13 daily, and ithas only impressed me more the longer I have used it. You can …

In a recent webinar, industry leaders came together to discuss a game-changing approach to Wi-Fi innovation and convergence: an API-first strategy. The conversation shed light on the pressing challenges Managed …

AI is transforming companies, technologies, industries and life itself The world around us is rapidly changing. New technology is radically changing and frankly, improving the way we do everything. I …

What is the current state of private wireless, and where is it heading? Private wireless has been with us for several years and has gone through several periods of growth …

February greetings from Boston (pictured), Iowa, and Missouri.  The last two weeks have been filled with earnings releases, economic reports, and general news.  We will do our best to cover …

Wireless advertising has had a strong start in 2025. There are offers and initiatives, as always, but the focus on satellite connectivity is new to carrier advertising. T-Mobile’s super bowl …

The mobile industry has been camped out in the winter of 5G like it’s Valley Forge.   Getting pretty hungry here and the old boots have holes in them. The …