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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...

Pokémon Go was a phenomenon with repercussions still being felt throughout the mobile telecom space in terms of security, information management and AR. I have a confession. Temptation got the better of me. It happened on July 6. Yes, I was amongst the...

Big data is a gold mine for telecom operators if they can put the pieces in place to take advantage of the opportunity. Without a doubt the rise of big data within the telecommunications industry has allowed companies to redefine strategies and...

DAS and small cells are garnering more attention, but macro sites are still the main deployment method for carriers. Macro sites are still a vital piece of the growing wireless network ecosystem in a time when some attention has shifted to distributed...

With Wi-Fi now becoming an expected service by consumers, telecom operators have a new avenue in driving increased revenue sources. The following is a familiar scenario to many: You are home after a busy day at work, ready to settle into your...

Could solutions to smart city challenges like power and internet connectivity be as close as the nearest cable service provider? The connected city is here, and interconnectedness is only increasing. Metro areas from San Jose to Philadelphia are already working toward a smart...

This is the first article in a three-part series that looks at how carriers will navigate the complexities of their own digital transformation – and those of their customers. "Digital transformation" is the latest buzzword in the telco lexicon. But it won't be retired...

Mobile telecom operators are in a prime position to take advantage connecting the digital experience for consumers Digitalization of services has driven convergence across industries leading to a very fast rise of the connected, demanding and influential consumer leading to a role reversal. Historically, telcos...

Mobile device traffic continues to surge and stress network resources, but opportunities abound for those willing to embrace the challenge No phenomenon in history can compare to the growth rate of mobile device ownership and consumption of internet bandwidth. It’s an exciting time for mobile...

Partnerships and analytics are called out as key for companies looking to gain a competitive foothold in the IoT space This is the final article in a three-part series examining the opportunity, challenges and course of action for service providers as they tackle the “internet...

The move towards virtualized and cloud-based network systems can appear significant for telecom operators, but here’s a good place to start the journey Analysts predict that more than half of all enterprise applications will be in the cloud by 2020. For communications services, the timetable...

Advances in the IoT is set to bolster smart homes and offices with greater efficiency, security and potential cost savings We are currently at a point in time when technology is outpacing our imaginations and changing how we interact with the world. Just a few...

Business, technology and operational challenges could trip up service providers as they look to take advantage of IoT opportunities This is the second article in a three-part series examining the opportunity, challenges and course of action for service providers as they tackle the “internet of...

There are ample IoT opportunities for communication service providers if they have the right plan in place to capitalize on the opportunity This is the first article in a three-part series examining the opportunity, challenges and course of action for service providers as they tackle...

Fraud remains a significant risk for communication service providers, but the right tools can help prevent issues and speed up the onboarding of new customers Today’s business environment is fraught with identity theft, data breaches and overall fraud exposure. Communications service providers are particularly vulnerable to...

The internet of things is set for explosive growth, but are you prepared? Here are 4 tips from Fortegra that might help in preparing for IoT. As smart homes and wearable technology grow in popularity, and more items become “connected,” the “internet of things” will...

Voice over Wi-Fi has captured a lot of attention lately. A&T Mobility recently announced that it is handling 4 million VoWi-Fi calls per day, upon which T-Mobile US countered that it boasts some 22 million calls per day using the technology. Now, many enterprises...

Advanced SDN and NFV platforms are central to mobile operator migration plans, offering lower costs and better performance The increasing commoditization of network bandwidth along with competitive pressure from over-the-top providers is causing leading communication service providers to question and recognize the immediate need to...

France-based telecom operator Orange is pushing into the mobile banking space, highlighting new opportunities for operators The new voice in the telecom industry may not be a voice at all. It may just be “bank.” Orange Telecom, which has around 28 million mobile clients in France...

LitePoint Design Test Solutions looks at radio frequency design tradeoffs in IoT wireless designs As “internet of things” devices become essential in our lives and in industry, so too will their quality and reliability. From door locks to industrial sensors to medical equipment, a wireless...

Evolving network opportunities available through advances in software require an adjustment in how we view the network It’s interesting how casually we accept exponential-growth concepts like mobile, social and ultimately the “internet of things.” The impending differentials in size of the device universe – from...

As the telecommunications space evolves to serve new segments like IoT and use new technologies like NFV and SDN, security remains a critical challenge This is a time of great opportunity for communications service providers. Demand for all sorts of cloud-based services is on the...

In today’s multitrillion-dollar IoT market, establishing a test-oriented environment for RF is a critical investment in the success of a product Without a doubt, the “internet of things” is going to be huge. A 2015 McKinsey Global Institute report states the economic impact for IoT...