How far is the hype surrounding claims of up to 50B IoT and machine-to-machine devices by 2020 away from reality?
For half a decade, the predictions for growth in the “internet of things” and machine-to-machine markets have been staggering:
• 2010, IBM: “A world of 1...
Is the future of mobile a world without a screen? POPin looks at the use of ambient computing to change the mobile space with bots, AI, IoT and language
At the recent I/O Developers Conference in Silicon Valley, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the company...
Public Wi-Fi is increasingly expected by consumers, though challenges remain in terms of providing a quality connection
In major urban centers across North America, finding a public Wi-Fi signal is about as easy as finding a Starbucks; which actually offers Wi-Fi service to its patrons at...
In his last column, Jim Patterson looks at the benefits of cash, the growing Android vs. iPhone pricing chasm and the T-Mobile Un-carrier 11 move
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Tower climbing does not need to be dangerous, with CellSite Solutions laying out a handful of tips tower climbers should always follow to minimize risk
Communications towers are a necessity in today’s connected world. However, there is a lot of work involved in getting these...
Genband sees the exchange of everything as the hub for significant change across the technology sector
The technology world is on the verge of one of its biggest ever waves of disruption, as the intersection of the “Internet of Things” and real-time communications gives birth...
FutureMobile expects robust participation in the 600 MHz auction, forecasts up to $100 billion in total bids
The reverse-auction phase of the 600 megahertz auction (Auction 1001) begins on May 31, 2016. The Federal Communications Commission seeks to clear 126 megahertz of spectrum so that it...
The recent plan from Sprint to cut capital expenses has many industry observers wondering if the carrier can remain competitive in the market
Sprint provided guidance of $3 billion in capital expenditures for financial year 2016, in its recent earnings call. Of that total, we...
Google’s Android platform is a powerhouse around the world, which Jim Patterson said could be set for even more growth at the expense of Apple
Back when we wrote the first “Android World” column a few years ago, the thesis was that Google’s commitment to...
This week, we’ll weave in earnings, discuss the implications of the new Charter, TWC and Bright House deal, and discuss the future of broadband in America
Trying to figure out a catchy title for describing broadband trends in the United States is tricky. Everyone knows...
Network performance testing is all the rage among mobile carriers, but is all network testing the same?
There have been many reports released recently touting the performance of U.S. wireless networks. One claimed that T-Mobile US was the fastest across the nation, with another showing...
Jim Patterson tackles the latest Sprint results and lays out 3 ways in which the carrier can regain its standing in the market
There’s a lot to cover with Sprint’s earnings. Most importantly, they eked out 56,000 postpaid net additions (22,000 of which were phones),...
Jim Patterson looks at T-Mobile Q1 results in terms of what could slow down the carrier moving forward
T-Mobile US announced earnings last week, and the results were strong across the board. Prepaid was especially strong (807,000 net adds; 3.84% monthly churn), as MetroPCS took...
With streaming video content delivery mechanisms hogging bandwidth and QoE, Flash Networks looks at potential solutions
Video traffic is flooding mobile networks and the tsunami has only just begun. According to our customer data, mobile video traffic accounted for 55% of total mobile data traffic...
On-demand roaming options could help telecom operators unlock new revenue streams
International mobile roaming and more specifically, data roaming, has witnessed major changes in terms of regulation, pricing, offers and overall customer experience in recent years. Several recent instances of bill shock, a known barrier...
Jim Patterson digs into Verizon Q1 results, noting a potential zero-rated Go90 offerings; and questions the FCC moving the goal post on the cable industry
Verizon Communications reported first quarter earnings (link here) that generally met expectations. They have already completed several items on their...
Security issues connected with consumer uptake of wearable devices and the ‘Internet of Things’ remains a significant hurdle for the market
Wearable computing devices are changing the way humans interact with technology and that shift has security implications that must be addressed.
Wearable fitness tracking...
Vodafone Americas lays out some tips for companies looking to manage flexible working conditions in a high-tech environment
We’re living – and working – in a world at odds. On one hand, workplaces are more flexible than ever, as new generations of workers demand a...
Alion Science and Technology lays out an argument for how the wireless industry and federal government can work together to solve the spectrum crunch
The demand for spectrum has never been higher, but will the supply keep pace? Whether we declare a “spectrum crunch” or...
Vertix Consulting looks at the challenges and opportunities surrounding Wi-Fi calling, including LTE-U, LAA and LTE
Industry news reports surrounding the implementation of Wi-Fi calling are getting noisy, but many challenges still stand in the way of wide-scale adoption. Many challenges are technical in...
Jim Patterson looks at AT&T in Mexico, Verizon eyeing Yahoo, Sprint’s financial position and Binge On impact at T-Mobile
At what point should AT&T be viewed as a global communications network provider and not as a traditional wireless service company?
It was reported this week...
Openmind looks at the impact RCS decision from Google could have on messaging fortunes of mobile telecom operators
Until a few weeks ago it was a commonly held belief across the mobile industry – albeit incorrect in our opinion – that there was no palpable...
Jim Patterson digs into the recent Netflix admission to throttling content for AT&T and Verizon customers, and seeks some answers
The Wall Street Journal reported last Thursday (not on April Fool’s Day) that Netflix has been throttling their video content to 600 kilobits per second...
Nexmo looks at the growing opportunity and market for cloud and UC services
It happened again at Mobile World Congress: while carriers and handsets are the major attractions, we’ve been seeing more unified communications players begin to participate over the years. In fact, we have...
