Reality Check

FutureMobile expects robust participation in the 600 MHz auction, forecasts up to $100 billion in total bids The reverse-auction phase of the 600 megahertz auction (Auction 1001) begins on May 31, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jim Patterson looks at T-Mobile Q1 results in terms of what could slow down the carrier moving forward T-Mobile US announced earnings last week, and the results were strong across …

With streaming video content delivery mechanisms hogging bandwidth and QoE, Flash Networks looks at potential solutions Video traffic is flooding mobile networks and the tsunami has only just begun. According …

On-demand roaming options could help telecom operators unlock new revenue streams International mobile roaming and more specifically, data roaming, has witnessed major changes in terms of regulation, pricing, offers and …

Jim Patterson digs into Verizon Q1 results, noting a potential zero-rated Go90 offerings; and questions the FCC moving the goal post on the cable industry Verizon Communications reported first quarter …

Security issues connected with consumer uptake of wearable devices and the ‘Internet of Things’ remains a significant hurdle for the market Wearable computing devices are changing the way humans interact …

Vodafone Americas lays out some tips for companies looking to manage flexible working conditions in a high-tech environment We’re living – and working – in a world at odds. On …

Alion Science and Technology lays out an argument for how the wireless industry and federal government can work together to solve the spectrum crunch The demand for spectrum has never …

Vertix Consulting looks at the challenges and opportunities surrounding Wi-Fi calling, including LTE-U, LAA and LTE Industry news reports surrounding the implementation of Wi-Fi calling are getting noisy, but many …

Jim Patterson looks at AT&T in Mexico, Verizon eyeing Yahoo, Sprint’s financial position and Binge On impact at T-Mobile At what point should AT&T be viewed as a global communications …

Openmind looks at the impact RCS decision from Google could have on messaging fortunes of mobile telecom operators Until a few weeks ago it was a commonly held belief across …

Jim Patterson digs into the recent Netflix admission to throttling content for AT&T and Verizon customers, and seeks some answers The Wall Street Journal reported last Thursday (not on April …

Nexmo looks at the growing opportunity and market for cloud and UC services It happened again at Mobile World Congress: while carriers and handsets are the major attractions, we’ve been …

Devicify argues IoT initiatives need to realize the business opportunity, not just the technology challenges Amidst the complexity and ambiguity of an “Internet of Things” initiative, it can be easy …

Jim Patterson reminds everyone he called the T-Mobile Binge On agreement with YouTube, and writes 3 headlines for Q1 broadband earnings This week, we’ll dive into three headlines that will …

Accenture looks at how telecom providers can play a key and integrated role in the growing digital economy Wireline and wireless service providers who have staked their business on voice …

Jim Patterson looks at a trio of headlines set to impact Q1 wireless results This week, we’ll look at three key headlines that will drive first quarter momentum in the …

Giraffic wades into the streaming video content challenges facing the mobile telecom space It’s a great time to be in the streaming media business. Over the course of the past …

Jim Patterson looks at the current set-top box proceeding from the FCC Fresh off the one-year anniversary of enacting net neutrality rules, the Federal Communications Commission turned its attention to …