The world-wide automobile industry has been going through wave after wave of change in recent decades. Now, they are transforming the cars we drive into digital, high-tech devices that look and act like computers or smartphones. Take a closer look …
Jeff Kagan
Jeff Kagan
Jeff is a RCR Wireless News Columnist, Industry Analyst, Consultant, Influencer Marketing specialist and Keynote Speaker. He shares his colorful perspectives and opinions on the companies and technologies that are transforming the industry he has followed for 35 years. Jeff follows wireless, private wireless, 5G, AI, IoT, wire line telecom, Internet, Wi-Fi, broadband, FWA, DOCSIS wireless broadband, Pay TV, cable TV, streaming and technology.
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As a Wireless Analyst, I have followed the wireless industry and all the challenges and hurdles it has faced and overcome for decades. The way 5G C-Band technology may interfere with aircraft altimeter controls is just the next step in …
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Two years ago, when Covid-19 hit the world like a sledgehammer and everyone was staying isolated, telemedicine got a huge shot in the arm. We all thought this was the next generation for the healthcare industry. Now, we see that …
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AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile, in fact the entire wireless industry all had plenty of bumps in the road during 2021. While Verizon and T-Mobile have gotten back on track relatively quickly, AT&T has been taking more time to clear its …
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Kagan: Metaverse is like the Wild Wild West—full of opportunity and risk
by Jeff Kaganby Jeff KaganThese are the early days when we should start to pay attention to the Metaverse. The good news is this is a real opportunity. The bad news, it is full of risks, and it will take years to develop before …
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Huawei is one of the world’s largest wireless players. They recently published a report called Intelligent World 2030: 4 Industry Trends that Will Shape the Future. It says going intelligent is the direction the world is heading over the next …
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As an industry analyst I have closely followed AT&T, and its competitors for decades. Recently, I was interviewed by the media about my thoughts on how well new CEO John Stankey is doing with his task of rescuing AT&T and …
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The term metaverse is brand new to investors, workers, executives and ,yes, industry analysts. In fact, it is so new, there are very few real-life, full-fledged metaverse experts today. However, it has been brewing for many years now. We are …
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Here we go again. Every few years as the wireless world upgrades to the next generation of service, warning bells go off and gets everyone worried about one thing or another. This happened as we upgraded to 3G and then …
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Are you planning to attend this year’s Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas in early January? What about your company? Your competitors? Will CES 2022 be a big success, or will it struggle as we still deal with the coronavirus …
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Why are the three major wireless carriers struggling with losses instead of showing growth? Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile and AT&T Mobility have shown rapid and consistent growth over decades. Today, 5G represents a significant growth opportunity. Why then are these wireless …
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News reports say AT&T share price is at a 10-year low. So let’s take a closer look at what’s happening at the company and when we can expect both recovery and growth. As a wireless and telecom industry analyst for …
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Facebook has been one of the most amazing success stories of all time. That being said, in recent years it has also raised much concern with regards to privacy and political freedom. They hope changing the name and brand to …
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Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon gave the keynote address at the auto show, IAA Mobility 2021: How 5G is Driving Connected Automotive Intelligence. His presentation focused on how the automotive world is getting not only faster and smarter, but also connected …
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During the 12th Global Mobile Broadband Forum in Dubai, David Wang delivered a keynote address called, Roads to Mobile 2030: 10 Wireless Industry Trends. Wang is Huawei Executive Director of the Board, and Chairman of ICT Infrastructure Managing Board. Huawei has …
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Last week the Washington Post wrote about the growing concern privacy experts are having over AI and cameras in self powered, robot vacuum cleaners like iRobot Roomba or Shark ION Robot. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The …
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Today, the current state of customer care is terrible and getting worse. Remember the good-ole days when if you had a problem, you would call a toll-free number, speak to a customer care representative, solve it and move on? Those …
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Qualcomm recently released a new report titled, “Environmental Sustainability and a Greener Economy: The transformative role of 5G.” This report points to the many ways new 5G wireless technology will benefit the earth, the environment and each and every one …
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Over the years, I have used AT&T Mobility and have found they always offered good wireless data and voice service. However, in my personal experience I am noticing it is getting harder to connect to their wireless data service. If …
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If you are trying to decide between buying wireless service directly from one of the big three carriers or an MVNO reseller, you need to know the difference. You need to understand what you are giving up if using a …
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The hacker behind the T-Mobile hack told the Wall Street Journal their wireless data security is awful. That is a powerful statement, which painted a bullseye on the back of T-Mobile to hackers worldwide. Wireless users, whether business customers, families …
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Qualcomm is one of a very few companies world-wide in the spaces of 5G, networks, handsets, wireless and connected devices. Every company, in every industry has experienced a chip shortage this past year. The good news is Qualcomm has not …
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T-Mobile must have thought once they won merger approval with Sprint a year ago, all their problems would be over, and they could do anything they wanted. Not so. The Department of Justice says they now have “grave concerns” about …
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Huawei Technologies reported a 29% revenue drop during the first half of 2021. With all the turbulence, this was not totally unexpected and has occurred for a variety of reasons. However, it all started with the pressure exerted by U.S. …
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Which is the best wireless service for you? If you are considering making a change in your wireless carrier, you may be wondering what the difference is between providers. Let me share an industry secret with you. First, answer this …