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Reality Check: The wired operator in a wireless world

Wired network operators should look to tap their current infrastructure to provide an enhanced wireless experience. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences. Converged access...

Reality Check: Bringing back old-school customer service with new-school IoT tech

Particle looks at how the customer service experience can be bolstered with IoT technology. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences. Years ago, when a...

Reality Check: New FCC leader must address robocall epidemic

YouMail calls on newly appointed FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to take a strong stand on tackling what it calls a robocall epidemic. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile...

Reality Check: Which industry will likely fuel growth and adoption of SD-WAN?

The SD-WAN space has received considerable attention from telecommunication operators, but what industry segment is set to lead the market going forward? Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile...

Reality Check: The connected home window is open, but for how long?

Are communication service providers in a prime position to take advantage of the growing connected home market? Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and...

Reality Check: A pragmatic view of enterprise densification

Enterprise densification efforts continue to challenge carrier ROI models, though a combined approach using small cells and DAS could provide an answer. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry...

Reality Check: Mergers and acquisitions – the good, the bad and the indifferent

There has been increasing chatter about mergers and acquisitions in the mobile space in recent weeks. SoftBank has again floated its desire for Sprint to acquire T-Mobile US, or to sell Sprint. The Wall Street Journal reported rumblings of T-Mobile US potentially buying Dish...

Reality Check: Managing the death of a technology – R.I.P. GSM and CDMA

As telecom operators move to decommission legacy GSM and CDMA networks in favor of LTE technology, steps must be taken to ensure a smooth process. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from...

Reality Check: Sensible action on midnight regulations

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai recently called a halt to what were termed midnight regulations passed by his predecessor. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights...

Reality Check: Smart city and IoT technology enabling the future

With the world’s population set to hit 9.7 billion people by 2050, smart city and IoT technologies will be critical to meet demands. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the...

Reality Check: Bridging the chasm to enterprise service with MEC

Mobile edge computing is viewed by many mobile network operators as related to 5G, but MNOs can glean benefits from MEC in their current 4G-based operations. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms...

Reality Check: Biggest tech story in 2017 – how to secure the internet of things

The internet of things market is hitting a tipping point in terms of consumer confidence shook by growing security concerns. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry...

Reality Check: The security implications of a borderless world

The increasingly connected nature of enterprises and unified communications requires a rethink on security models. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences. The arrival of the...

Reality Check: Connected car tech will help you finally understand your car

How the connected car can inform and empower drivers in ways not possible before. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences. Imagine you’re at the...

Reality Check: Artificial, virtual and insecure things are stories to watch at CES 2017

CES 2017 is set to showcase emerging technologies like augmented reality, virtual reality and artificial intelligence and have a focus on IoT security. New types of artificial intelligence, the insecurity of things, virtual and augmented reality, and growth in service businesses will...

Reality Check: 5G innovation – President Trump’s golden opportunity

With continued nurturing and support, 5G can play a significant role in the next administration’s plans. The 21st century has already witnessed some of the most powerful, influential innovations in history. From major investments in wired and wireless networks, to the...

Reality Check: Open source and the coming disruption of the telecom value chain

Open source platforms are set to alter the telecommunications landscape. The convergence between the internet and telecommunications worlds is bringing to the forefront different approaches to deploying services. In the internet world, large cloud players built their data centers using white box...

Reality Check: What’s the deal with voice over Wi-Fi?

Voice over Wi-Fi can be a compelling option for mobile operators and cable providers, but a strong deployment model is critical for service quality. Voice calling over mobile networks has been around for a long time, so why is there so much discussion...

Reality Check: The evolution of biometrics for mobile devices

The use of biometrics for security by the mobile industry is growing, but partnerships are key to ensure continued development and deployment. In today’s digital world, we rely on our mobile devices to save copious amounts of personal information. With the emergence of...

Reality Check: Moving from legacy to mobility

Enterprises looking to further integrate mobility into their operations may need to examine their legacy support systems. While some companies are still getting by with legacy technology solutions, it’s apparent mobility has emerged as a business-critical platform that is driving digital transformation....

Reality Check: Steering a course to 5G across uncharted territory

Standards challenges could impede the move towards 5G, though industry adoption of NFV and SDN could ease the transition. Across a broad spectrum of industries, businesses are pinning their hopes for the future on the “internet of things,” and who can blame...

Reality Check: 10 things to keep in mind for when cellular networks meet IoT devices

The IoT market is rapidly encroaching on the cellular world, but steps needs to be taken to make sure the two can work together. Over the last two decades, we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of devices designed and...

Reality Check: DDoS attacks turning net neutrality into a principle of bias

Telecom operators are in a prime position to use their network insights and net neutrality legislation to counter DDoS attacks and target new business opportunities. Net neutrality is at the core of the internet’s guiding principles. The idea that internet...

Reality Check: What AT&T’s Time Warner acquisition says about the big data challenge

Big data and how telecom operators can extract information from their growing collection of services is set to determine success in the market. AT&T’s recent announcement that it is to acquire Time Warner for the eye-watering sum of $85 billion underlines two things:...