Mobile operators will start making their operations more environmentally friendly. Powering base stations in developing countries with dirty diesel fuel is not good for the brand
Domestic telecom staple AT&T is reportedly looking to inject some international flavor through a potential acquisition of an European-based operator.
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that AT&T is looking at picking up a “counterpart in Europe” as a way to expand opportunities into new...
Mobile operators are being squeezed by decreasing revenues per user, and a seemingly insatiable demand by users for more data. To efficiently manage the rapidly growing
As 2013 dawns, the unprecedented growth in mobile data traffic shows no sign of relenting. The rapid spread of lower-cost smartphones, the continuing “4G” build out and the consumer trends
As mobile data consumption continues to skyrocket, service providers must constantly evolve in new and innovative ways to enable subscribers to engage with mobile data without fear of unexpected expense.
Mobile devices will become the biggest users of “big data” and business intelligence/analytics by 2015/16 as users increasingly look for information to help them be more productive.
We expect some fabulousness and some losers in this crazy world of the “Internet of things” and machine-to-machine. This topic may not be quite as dramatic as those of my associates Paris Hilton or Perez Hilton,
With the turn of each year, Strand Consult reviews the year past and makes an assessment about the year to come. For the last 18 years Strand Consult has provided strategic information to the mobile
There is a lot of talk about how operators should court non-traditional customers, but little information exists on how to actually monetize operators’ assets. Beyond the networks,
Big data has been among the hottest topics throughout 2012 across virtually all industries and communications is no exception. Business leaders and IT management are inundated with proclamations,
2012 represented a milestone for the Brazilian mobile market. Mobile telephony reached density of more than 130 lines per 100 inhabitants and the country is likely to have, for the first time,
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We’ve gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.
The take-up of smart home services is currently being driven by fundamental market trends, such as the...
Argentina's federal government is planning to auction spectrum bands next year that will allow carriers to deploy LTE, according to local news reports, citing the planning minister Julio de Vido. The spectrum to be auctioned is 1700–2100 MHz (AWS).
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As cloud computing become more mature and ubiquitous, the mobile cloud emerges as the next hype once it allows you to access data wherever you are and whenever you want them. However, it effects a vast stakeholders range and key questions emerge such as...
The need for adequate and reliable in-building communication has gained recognition across the nation in recent years. Mobile phones are an extension of the work day now and need to be accessible at all times. This often calls for more detailed, defined coverage within...
In the traditional telecommunications business model, operators sourced services from a wide range of specialized vendors. These services usually were deployed on specialized hardware platforms which were specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements of network operators. Operators invested in the required hardware and...
How can carriers take advantage of big data? The answer, according to Olly Downs, senior vice president of data sciences at Globys, is to apply scientific marketing technologies on top of a dynamic big data repository. Downs said that this approach allows telecom operators...
With consumers increasingly tying themselves to mobile networks through smartphones and the hundreds of thousands of applications those devices can support, carriers are in need of ways in which to monitor and insure that the traffic load is handled in a consistent manner across...
What's in the hearts and minds of AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile USA today? Think three letters: NPS – a fast-spreading obsession in the carrier community to foster a brand loyalty index for the industry
Telecom operators want to avoid becoming dumb pipe. They are looking for ways to increase their revenue with value-added services that complement their regular voice and data services. Several surveys have already highlighted the advance of telecom providers into the cloud computing service market, and...
This week reinforced to me that a real competition is not really real unless there are more than two involved. Sure, a boxing match is usually just between two combatants, and many sporting events take place between two teams,
As all operators are only too painfully aware, meeting demand for mobile bandwidth costs money. Operators are constantly looking for effective ways to optimize bandwidth while ensuring that customers are satisfied. It’s a tough balancing act — often it’s the most popular applications that...
In the face of unprecedented worldwide growth in the use of mobile devices, mobile network operators are severely challenged to deliver the applications and performance users are demanding.
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to say to the wireless industry. We want to keep this as open as possible,...
