Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, Spain, is coming soon. This is the largest international wireless trade show and MWC19 is expected to be full of big announcements from the …
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2019 to welcome 5G devices: An overview of MIPI interfaces enabling 5G readiness (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader Forum5G is finally here. Carriers have launched networks, and the first mobile devices that can use them are hitting the market. Fortunately, so are the high-speed mobile interfaces that devices …
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AI will make expense reporting, sales, manufacturing and other work applications a lot more useful—and hopefully less annoying It’s not just your home appliances that are getting smarter. Artificial intelligence …
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There seems to be quite a bit of confusion around 5G so let’s try and clear things up. AT&T Mobility say’s it’s here now since they are the first carrier …
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As mobile network operators (MNOs) prepare to integrate 5G wireless technology and services, they are taking the opportunity to evolve their network architecture with three goals in mind: reduce costs; …
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5G is coming and represents a transformational opportunity for network operators The arrival of 5G capabilities will present tremendous opportunity for network operators to grow if capitalized on correctly. Conversely, …
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Apple presented bad news last week about iPhone sales, and their stock came tumbling downhill. While this crisis does not have to be permanent, as a wireless analyst, I have …
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Terrestrial and extraterrestrial 5G: How are data center preparing for unlimited connectivity (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumThe term “logging off” may soon cease to exist thanks to the much-anticipated arrival of 5G. The newest mobile network is set to roll out next year, with promises of …
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Opportunities in the TMT market; a TMT operator’s 2019 to-do list (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader Forum2018 was a year of progress, of consolidation, and of intense introspection as Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) companies get themselves, their networks and their internal processes ready for the …
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Four ways CSPs can use AI to gain new subscriber insights, out-market OTT competitors and deliver a better customer experience (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumService providers are sitting on more marketable data than even Google — but they’ve been slow to harness it for profit. Here are some ways they can turn things around …
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AI in the arms race, the arrival of 5G, and the future of digital identity (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumA lot can happen in a year, especially in a telecoms year. The industry has seen consolidation, disruption and innovation, all at a dizzying pace. 2018 saw the hype around …
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5G: Are we there yet? In 2019, hype meets reality for 5G devices and services. After several years of discussions on use cases and exotic technologies, “real” 5G products will …
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The evolution of the enterprise Enterprise network connectivity is no longer limited to Wi-Fi access points (APs) and LAN switches that support devices such as laptops, printers, tablets and smartphones. …
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A bit of background The deployment of the new 5G network presents a unique challenge to our regulatory system. Far from the 100-foot lattice towers and monopoles of 3G and …
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What’s next for the wireless industry? Technology predictions for 2019 (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumThe wireless industry has undergone dramatic changes this year. We’re moving ever-closer to 5G availability. The FCC held a vote on eliminating the personal use restriction in Part 20.21 for …
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Fob replication, software patching and the future of connected car security (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumConnectivity is a key aspect of daily lives for many of us and this is increasingly true of our vehicles as well. This is emphasized by Counterpoint Research’s Internet of …
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Virtualization and software-defined networks have been the industry’s pre-occupation for almost a decade. It’s all part of a journey toward the deployment of 5G, which will be our next focus …
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Performance management is not enough: Analytics and automation define the new service assurance platform (Reader Forum)
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumDigital 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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June 29th, 2007, a day of infamy in the world of telco’s. On that day, the vestiges of “walled gardens” and premium data services crumbled like the Berlin wall did …
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What is the IoT edge? Where is the IoT edge? I want to put a stake in the sand on my definition of this oft misunderstood term. Having just completed …
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So, you want more social media followers? Who doesn’t? Whether you use Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or any other platform, it seems everyone is focused on building their social media …
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On October 18, a group of operators including BT, EE, Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica, MTS, Telus, KPN, Orange and Vodafone gathered in London for the Mobile Video Industry Council (MVC) to …
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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 …
