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Some say 5G slicing is a viable alternative to spectrum sharing or private networks — but it suffers from severe constraints Some wireless industry commentators have suggested that “5G network …

Greetings from Cedar Rapids (Iowa) and Camdenton, Jefferson City and Kansas City (Missouri).  Pictured are some protesters walking by our lunch location in Jefferson City last Saturday (the sign reads …

Boldyn Networks’ strategy is shifting to focus on organic growth rather than through mergers and acquisitions In previous conversations with Boldyn Networks, and after following their growth, I have seen …

Greetings from Nashville, Cedar Rapids, and Kansas City.  It has been a whirlwind of activity since Memorial Day, and the summer promises to be filled with even more headlines.  The …

How will mobile operators use AI/ML to boost capacity and energy efficiency in the radio network? The PR wars have started, and people will stir up a lot of questions. …

Motorola, once a telecom giant, nearly collapsed in 2011 — instead, it split into Motorola Solutions and Motorola Mobility The Motorola story is one we can all learn from. It …

The forced relocation of CBRS licensees to other bands would irreparably damage a growing industry and its ecosystem Some recent press articles and an open letter from Senator Cantwell to …

Why do cable TV companies need to be early on next merger wave? It looks like cable TV has begun its next change wave. Over time, it has been through …

Memorial Day Greetings from Florida, Iowa, and Missouri.  The picture is from our dog’s (Abby) recent visit to the Springfield (MO) farm where she awarded the Editor with multiple prize …

AI-powered radio intelligence is stealing the spotlight in telecoms – and China is stealing the show. While global telcos experiment, Chinese operators are delivering Level 4 automation at scale, with …

CBRS spectrum access is under pressure as diverse stakeholders vie for midband resources Contention for Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS), or midband spectrum in the 3 GHz band, is intensifying …

To maintain a competitive advantage, don’t let the AI growth wave pass you by As an advisor to companies, I have noticed how they have been collecting massive amounts of …

April 2025 marks the 5-year anniversary of the FCC’s release of the 6 GHz spectrum band for unlicensed use. It is already widely used by Wi-Fi and other technologies in …

Exponential demand on AI computing capacity has triggered a boom in the data center market: current facilities are going through expansive refactoring, but there is also unparalleled demand to build …

Mother’s Day greetings from Missouri, Iowa, and, by the time most of you read this, Florida, home of the Conexon Ignite workshop (CellSite Solutions has been a longtime supplier of …

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 …