In addition to being a wireless and telecom analyst, I am also a columnist and author, so I am asked to judge many conference awards. The 2017 AOTMP Telecom Management Conference Awards are for the best telecom management, best practices and industry standards for...
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I have been tracking guest Wi-Fi platforms for more than three years, and what amazes me the most...
Will the promise of 5G get bogged down in cost concerns over necessary test and measurement advances?
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Just like everyone else, I am an Amazon.com customer. Their service is practically always perfect and quick. I order something, and it arrives quickly and without effort. If I need to return something, that’s no problem either. Amazon is a company customers can count...
The combination of 5G technologies and millimeter wave spectrum could prove a compelling alternative to fiber in providing gigabit internet speeds.
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Operators looking to unlock the true potential of SDN and NFV need to focus on OSS and BSS integration.
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Atlanta seems to be a growing hotbed of wireless and wireline technology. AT&T Mobility has been trialing "5G" wireless technology for the last year and Verizon Wireless is beginning their 5G trials next month. Plus, Atlanta is one of the few cities nationwide to...
The internet and greater use of IoT are set to be significant pieces of technology altering innovation and how people interact with the world.
Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across...
This is the second 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.
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Today’s enterprise requires more than a connection to the telco network, they want a communications partner that can help differentiate their offerings.
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Three ways a utility benefits from reliable communications – and 10 must-haves when selecting a network.
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What role are digital OSS platforms set to play for telecommunication providers as they move down the road of software-based virtualization deployments?
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After the Galaxy Note 7 battery disaster several months ago, Samsung teased us with their upcoming AI services. Last week Samsung introduced Bixby, which is their new AI service. It is similar to Apple Siri, Google Now and Microsoft Cortana. It is on the...
Editor’s Note: Welcome to 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.
Why spectrum sharing?
Commercial access and use of spectrum has traditionally been authorized in two ways: either through individual...
Voice communication may not have the hype of high-speed data services, but VoLTE and digital assistants show the market has next-generation potential.
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Recent attacks show IoT devices are vulnerable, but what role to CSPs play in ensuring customer security?
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Communications...
MWC 2017 was big on 5G hype, but mobile operators are in need of solutions today that can help deal with growing video content.
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We talk about artificial intelligence, but how will AI change our lives going forward?
Let’s take a closer look at the players and how they are already impacting industries like automotive. AI is one of the technologies that will redefine our world going forward. Every...
The evolution of the public safety sector is set to impact smart city initiatives, though partnerships could ease the transition.
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2017 started with a near-death experience for community-owned broadband network customers in Virginia. Under the guise of a benevolent-sounding Virginia Broadband Deployment Act, a zealous state legislator’s bill would have terminated current and future municipal networks statewide.
A coalition of national and local community broadband...
The recent second bankruptcy filing by RadioShack hit WOTW from out of left field and could trip up turnaround plans at Sprint.
Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on...
Wired network operators should look to tap their current infrastructure to provide an enhanced wireless experience.
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Converged access...
Particle looks at how the customer service experience can be bolstered with IoT technology.
Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences.
Years ago, when a...
AT&T, GE, Intel, Harman and others were busy showing off their smart city products and services at Mobile World Congress 2017. Themes at the show included "5G," artificial intelligence, the internet of things," virtual reality and augmented reality, but smart cities are one of...
