Slightly tired by the hype around network function virtualization and software-defined networking – and by the fact that everybody has to find some way to add these acronyms to their slide decks –
When T-Mobile US made its announcement, the immediate question was “how much data are they giving away?” Obviously, music streaming services can use a lot of data in a day, depending on how many hours they are streaming.
Small cells remain a bit of an enigma for the wireless space. Predictions for years have opined that the move to small cell deployments were just around the corner as surging demand for mobile data services had traditional wireless networks on the ropes.
Those predictions...
Cyber-attacks continue to become more innovative and sophisticated. Unfortunately, while organizations are developing new security mechanisms, cyber-criminals are cultivating new techniques to circumvent them.
Security is becoming a central focus for mobile services as personal smart devices occupy an increasing position in storing personal and professional data.
Historically, the wireless infrastructure value chain consisting of tower operators, fiber backhaul providers and neutral colocation facility providers has existed as three distinct provider groups.
Hardly a day goes by without an announcement of a new partnership between an operator and an over-the-top provider. OTT partnering has become a key strategic initiative,
In early April, I had the pleasure of participating in the NEDAS Forum event in New York City. The forum had attendees and speakers covering all aspects of the deployment value chain.
Connectivity and bandwidth have become commodities in the data communications market. To differentiate themselves, telecom operators have been bundling
Many Latin American operators have recently started offering free access or access without using data allowance for selected applications, generally to
The FCC appears ready to continue the narrow channelization idea for the upcoming incentive auctions intended to reallocate up to 120 megahertz of broadcast spectrum to wireless broadband.
Informa plc is merging its Ovum and Informa Telecoms and Media units into a single company. Steve Hotham, currently a managing director at Ovum, will become the CEO of the combined company, which will operate under the Ovum name.
Both Ovum and Informa Telecoms and...
It’s generally accepted that by the beginning of the next decade the machine-to-machine market, or, if you prefer, the larger-scope “Internet of things,” will have more connected devices
The “Internet of things” promises to usher in a new wave of technological evolution. In a few years’ time, billions of things – cars, utility meters, TVs and even furniture – will be linked
When I first became a wireless analyst, Japan was portrayed as an almost mythical wireless wonderland where everything was perfect and so much better than the unenlightened and backward countries
The broadband ecosystem continues to evolve but a key question remains: When will wireless operators play a major role in disintermediating wired broadband service providers?
In this note, we focus on handsets, operating systems and the networks that support them. As we consider handsets, OS and networks, a few bottom line conclusions spring to the fore.
Already we’ve heard from Apple and Samsung that their future is not as rosy for smartphones as investors had hoped. In reality it is like expecting early automobile dealers to continue to grow sales
Tower providers, fiber players, integrators and others are focused on capturing business from the next round of U.S. mobile infrastructure expansion – small cells.
In the past three to four years, over-the-top video has grown as an alternative to established pay-TV platforms in many emerging markets. As a result of improving broadband infrastructure and
The advent of LTE technology has been transformational for the mobile industry. As carriers build out their LTE networks, users gain the benefit of a faster and richer user experience.
Research conducted by Informa Telecoms & Media with operators in 10 Latin American countries shows that most operators did not use the launch of LTE to revamp their pricing strategies,
Brazilian telecom regulator Anatel is looking to implement a new rule that guarantees customers the automatic cancellation of telecom services (fixed telephony, mobile telephony, broadband and pay-TV),
