By the end of 2013, the number of mobile-connected devices will exceed the number of people on earth. So, are mobile network operators ready for the inevitable data storm coming from the 10 billion devices expected to run
Imagine you are a policeman, and your job is to give tickets to speeding cars and to manage the traffic flow to ensure steady progress for all cars. But the twist in the tale is that
"You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, Know when to walk away and know when to run. You never count your money when you're sittin' at the table. There'll be time enough for countin' when the dealin's done."
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry.
In the past several years, very few topics have seen so much discussion and so little...
For a growing number of Americans, owning the latest mobile device is more than just keeping up with the Jones' – smartphones and tablets are critical work tools and their primary way to
In a connected world where a majority of interactions between consumers and businesses are conducted online, network events increasingly define customer behavior. Communications service providers are
Mobile operators have become extremely adept at building networks capable of handling explosive volumes of traffic, even as subscribers continuously change devices, download applications and
To the surprise of few and the delight of many, Clearwire’s “special committee” nearly depleted the world’s exasperation supply this week by throwing its support behind Dish Network’s attempt to
On Feb. 11, 2011, Nokia CEO Steven Elop announced that the company would abandon the Symbian operating system. At the same time, he also announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft. The two would share
As the landscape of communications and technology services continues to evolve, and over-the-top technology vendors acquire a growing share of customer spending, telcos’ revenues and profitability are coming
The American mobile telecommunications industry has matured from its early days of explosive growth to a saturated and fiercely competitive market where carriers are battling to simply retain existing
Bite into a ham sandwich someday soon, and the pork is likely to have originated from Chinese-owned Smithfield. Similarly, if you’re a Sprint Nextel customer, there’s a strong possibility
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry.
Telefónica’s $500 million sale of a 40% stake in operating units in Guatemala, Panama, El Salvador...
There is widespread commitment to innovation throughout the electronics and high-tech industry. But this commitment is not reaping commensurate rewards. This needs to change. Innovation is too critical
At first glance, the solution to the so-called “mobile data crunch” looks simple: just allocate more spectrum. Hence the Federal Communication Commission’s National Broadband Plan, which recommends
It is impossible to guess what mobile device, operating system version, user context or accessibility requirements your customers will be viewing your website on before it happens. But with a mobile
The wireless industry is one of the richest sources of news – technology breakthroughs, key appointments and disappointments, patent disputes, network developments, thinner/lighter/smarter/smaller devices,
Having attempted to steer clear of the Softbank/Sprint Nextel/Dish/Clearwire soap opera for at least a week, I find myself back in the stands at this ongoing circus trying to again
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Analyst Angle section. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry.
Service providers in Latin America that focus on five strategic initiatives will find success in...
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Analyst Angle section. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry.
What’s happening?
The increasing interest in "4G" technology in Latin America was clearly seen at Informa...
In today’s data-centric world, LTE is typically associated with evolving high-speed data services, but its voice applications are rapidly gaining traction. As global LTE network deployments rapidly accelerate,
Many operators around the world are cognizant of the fact that there has been a seismic shift in their business world over the last few years, while others are just waking up to the reality.
