Opinion

Xura is onboard with mobile operators moving to launch NFV platforms, but cautions the moves will take time and steps should be followed for gaining maximum efficiency When it comes …

Network metrics are seen as increasingly important for mobile carriers as they compete on QoE instead of coverage What’s the biggest concern for mobile subscribers today? The answer used to …

WOTW looks at a complaint lodged this week indicating the T-Mobile EIP program is playing loose and free with understandable business models Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst …

In its immediate attempts to right its financial ship, is Sprint hampering its competitive position going forward against rivals Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile? Time for the third – and last …

Enterprises have seen their IT strategies transform from managing BYOD to overseeing CYOD, which then calls for MDM, MCM, MAM and EMM For many years, “bring-your-own-device” strategies have been popular …

The recent plan from Sprint to cut capital expenses has many industry observers wondering if the carrier can remain competitive in the market Sprint provided guidance of $3 billion in …

Google’s Android platform is a powerhouse around the world, which Jim Patterson said could be set for even more growth at the expense of Apple Back when we wrote the …

Last week, GameStop, a multimedia company typically known for being one of the largest new and used video game retailers in the world, briefed me on their current position and …

Fuel costs are a significant operating expense at cell sites, highlighting the need for a reliable way to measure usage With generators powering most of the telecom sites in Africa …

Ceragon Networks tackles the ‘build vs. buy’ debate for telecom chips, noting benefits from the in-house model In 2007, when Steve Ballmer notoriously declared, “there’s no chance that the iPhone …

Does Sprint have a Ferrari in the garage? Iain Gillott looks at Sprint’s options in terms of its 2.5 GHz spectrum holdings For the second installment on the outlook for …

Gerry Purdy suggest when the new owner of Yahoo is determined, they will need to provide more cross mobile integration When Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer declared mobile would be one …

This week, we’ll weave in earnings, discuss the implications of the new Charter, TWC and Bright House deal, and discuss the future of broadband in America Trying to figure out …

Network performance testing is all the rage among mobile carriers, but is all network testing the same? There have been many reports released recently touting the performance of U.S. wireless …

Why has U.S. Cellular not participated in the rapid growth mode of the wireless industry over the last decade? AT&T Mobility and Verizon Wireless have led this parade for years. …

Pitney Bowes argues coverage estimates will not cut it in the telecom big data age Smartphone ownership is near saturation levels for many consumer segments, yet demand for mobile connectivity …

CSG International notes ways pay TV providers can tap existing resources to offer enhanced services to customers and stave off cord cutting We’ve all read it and heard it – …

WOTW looks at the Sprint capital expense drama and wonders if small cell could become a big problem for the carrier Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of …

Text messaging remains a significant form of communication between people, but it also looks set to become an ordering platform for businesses Remember when you could sign up for online …

Iain Gillott parses out Sprint network plans in light of recent comments, noting what’s there today will likely be the same in a year Market research analysts love change and …

There’s been a few questions asked recently in RCR Wireless News and Network World about the go-to-market challenges faced by the small cell community, especially in the enterprise space. And …

Jim Patterson tackles the latest Sprint results and lays out 3 ways in which the carrier can regain its standing in the market There’s a lot to cover with Sprint’s …

Flexenclosure looks at what advances we should expect in data centers, which are becoming an increasingly important component of telecom operations The proliferation of smart handsets, constant rollout of new …

Adax looks at what mobile operators need to do in order to prepare their networks for IoT and M2M traffic The “Internet of Things” has continued to snowball over the …

Sprint’s stock price increased after last week’s quarterly report. As we watch the carrier over the last year or two, one thing is becoming quite clear: they are serious about …