BROWSING: Opinion

Reader Forum: Migrating systems or launching LTE? Don’t forget ‘transformation assurance’ and optimization

Transformation is a regular, on-going activity in any telecom's life. And by the way, when I say “transformation” I’m not just talking about those "big bang" transformations that impact

Worst of the Week: Verizon Wireless wears arrogance well

Regardless of one’s view on the competitiveness of the domestic wireless space, few would argue that the nation’s four largest operators are going through drastic changes in an attempt to grow,

Worst of the Week: How not to run a spectrum auction

Get this: At this moment there is a spectrum auction happening not too far from where you are probably reading this. That is if you are reading this somewhere that is not “too far” from Canada, which is where that auction is happening.

Reality Check: CES 2014 – cars, glass, steam machines and John Legere

Each year when I head to CES, I think about the dreaded show floor. Those of you who have been to repeat CES shows know exactly what I mean:

Reality Check: Two-factor authentication 101 – the key to de-coding a social hacker’s playbook

In today’s “socially connected” world, social media giants like Twitter and Google have become top targets for hackers and mobile devices are adding fuel to the fire. Today, hacks over social media

Reader Forum: Transforming the ‘Layer 2’ connected mobile cell site

Mobile cell sites are transitioning from simple base stations for voice and low-speed mobile data access to multi-functional hubs for delivery of new services, multimedia-rich content and

Worst of the Week: Show me the money … literally

Now we are getting somewhere. After years of having wireless carriers “buying” customers with device subsidies, they have finally decided that the best way to lure new users is to just put cash in their hands. Cold, hard cash.

Reality Check: Is distance really dead?

We have seen many changes in the telecoms industry since then. Arguably, the most revolutionary in the United States are the recent pricing changes by

Reality Check: Will Apple sink or swim in China?

With more than 760 million subscribers (including 181 million 3G subscribers), China Mobile holds a substantial growth opportunity for Apple. Even with those staggering numbers, Apple still has a long way to go before it can consider itself a power player in the world's biggest smartphone market.

Reader Forum: The key to realizing network monitoring’s value is simplicity

About a decade ago, just over 200 million Americans used cell phones. The iPhone, LTE service and the mobile app as we know it were still years away. Fast forward to present time:

Analyst Angle: LTE speed crowns and network dependencies

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.

Reality Check: Enterprises need to focus on mobile app development, management

Mobile application development and management is key to enterprise mobility success in today’s fast-moving, increasingly digital landscape. Yet, the growing number of devices and apps

Reader Forum: The evolution of skill sets to embrace SDN and network programmability

While software-defined networking is not a new concept, in its current form it has gained significant momentum in 2013 to the point of becoming a frequent part of IT conversations everywhere.

Analyst Angle: LTE pricing strategies in Latin America are too conservative

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,

Reality Check: The future of TV everywhere and mobile entertainment

The media landscape has changed more in a short amount of time than ever before. The big catalyst has been the explosive growth in mobile and the introduction of the tablet, which has triggered

Reality Check: Companies should involve industry analysts as vital catalysts for new ideas

Successful companies in the future will be those who partner with industry analysts to drive new technologies forward and create new market opportunities. We can use each other, strategically,

Reader Forum: The OTT overture – industry trends, challenges and opportunities in 2014

Ovum recently published an interesting survey on mobile messaging further revealing how social messaging players are rapidly evolving,

Reader Forum: 10 questions on ‘5G’

As 2014 approaches, conversations around “4G” almost seem antiquated. That’s not to say 4G is old news, but the buzz and excitement around the promise of 4G isn’t as prominent as years past.

Worst of the Week: Sprint to buy T-Mobile US? Yes please!

The most fantastically horrible rumor again surfaced this week claiming that Sprint was looking at acquiring T-Mobile US in a deal that would combine the nation’s No. 3 and No. 4 operators to form a new No. 3 operator.

Reality Check: Four barriers to overcome to better listen to your customers

If only 5% of customers formally complain, where do the rest go to vent their frustrations? Many may take to posting #epicfail on Twitter, through a status on Facebook or lamenting to friends at the local pub.

Reality Check: The role of mobile testing for the enterprise

Enterprise mobility is changing the way business is done while also introducing new challenges for development, quality assurance and information technology teams. Businesses are adopting

Reader Forum: Why public safety market will be VoLTE’s early adopters

Voice over LTE was developed as a standardized way for operators to transmit voice over new data-oriented LTE networks, meaning that voice services can use the higher speeds and quality

Reader Forum: Wi-Fi offloading – peering into nodes to see users

The wireless network capacity challenge facing operators today is only set to compound as 4G/LTE infrastructure and associated promises of ever more data-rich services are made to subscribers.

Reality Check: Will Apple’s iPad Air impede 802.11ac adoption?

With projections of a 35% compound annual growth rate in tablet PCs through 2016 and consumer demand for bandwidth at an all-time high, one would think that manufacturers would be churning out tablets that offer the highest possible wireless capacity, reach and performance. ...