Update: The FCC has rescinded its cybersecurity white paper as of February 3, but the comment period for the notice of inquiry is still in effect.
In its recently released "Cybersecurity Risk Reduction White Paper," the Federal Communications Commission expressed serious concerns about the “burgeoning...
Millimeter wave spectrum bands are shaping up to be a key component of 5G fixed wireless deployment plans.
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I recently bought a new car with all the bells and whistles. It warns me if I stray out of my lane. It warns me if there is a car in my blind spot. It has adaptive cruise control that slows down if a...
Many of the apps that we know and love — Uber, Slack, Amazon — have set a new bar for engaging, dynamic, and personalized digital experiences. To date, mobile operators have been unable to match elevated customer expectations set by these over-the-top digital services....
FCC regulatory progress needs worldwide continuation to ensure adoption and progress.
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A robust IoT ecosystems can be used by cities to help facilities waste management to the benefit of its citizens.
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Mobile network operators need to take steps in order to prepare their networks and business operations for the oncoming challenges of 5G and IoT.
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SAS interoperability achieved, but many regulatory steps remain for CBRS operators on the road to 5G.
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A recent rash of malware attacks on Microsoft’s RDP calls into question current thinking in terms of battling Trojan attacks.
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Operators commonly expect that moving to SDN and NFV with white box CPEs will enable cost reductions, however reality is telling a different story.
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As carriers continue to roll out VoLTE, VoWi-Fi and WebRTC solutions on their path to 5G, adjunct transcoding is seen as a solution for interoperability.
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Online shopping continues to grow, with a recent Pew Research study indicating more than half occurred via a cellphone.
Don’t tell the kids, but even Santa probably use the internet for some help with all that shopping and deliveries. My guess is...
Baby boomers may not be as young as they once were, but their bandwidth demands match those of younger generations and service providers should be aware.
Age-of-use is becoming an outdated concept and ease-of-use will be the future trend, according to...
Security is a growing challenge for the telecommunications space, made even more so by the lack of attention paid by operators.
The last decade has seen a boom in the telecommunications space like no other industry in the world. In 2006,...
Baby boomers may not be as young as they once were, but their bandwidth demands match those of younger generations.
Baby boomers are the rock-n-roll generation that was raised on television. Named for the post-World War II “baby boom” of 1946-1964, this was the first...
Telecom operators need to evolve their customer experience plans to meet new expectations.
We’re experiencing a unique moment in the history of the telecommunications industry. We all know this is a time of unprecedented challenges, including rising customer expectations (especially around digital),...
Breaking down some of the reasons Google Fiber has yet to gain traction.
Google is one of those company names that everyone recognizes. In fact, Google is the No. 2 most recognized brand in the world according to Interbrand. From Google Analytics and...
The proposed AT&T acquisition of Time Warner shows streaming video content and faster data technology services continue to drive the world forward. In fact, mobile data usage is projected to grow more than tenfold in the next five years.
The next evolution of wireless technology – often...
A perceived lull in NFV deployment and development can be overcome with the right model in place.
When people run out of things to say in a conversation or a fierce storm dies down, we call that a “lull.” This is the...
Network outages can haunt mobile telecom operators, but there are ways to avoid the long-term embarrassment.
Too many users, not enough bandwidth, “busy hour congestion” and a plethora of other network issues – it's all run of the mill for cellphone service operators...
Virtualization is critical to developing next-generation intelligent networks, with cloud central offices seen as an important part of bolstering SDN and NFV.
Communication service providers are facing challenges on multiple fronts in today's digital-first world. Operators need to find ways to cope...
Verizon’s recent release of 5G standards and protocols highlights the carrier push for next-generation network technologies.
There’s a lot of hype around the next “G” generation. In July, Verizon Communications announced a key milestone in the journey to “5G” – a new...
Heavy-handed zoning for small cells is holding back connected cities and hurting consumers.
Whenever you see “one size fits all” on a label, you should be a bit skeptical. The last two pairs of gardening gloves I’ve bought came in a single size,...
Mobile operators should look to sports fans as a way to educate them on potential security threats and the opportunity to sell new services.
Mobile has changed the way people experience sporting events as fans shift to the digital arena to...
