Tag: wireless

May 30, 2023

As businesses become more reliant on wireless technology as a standard means of connectivity and communication for vital operations, security remains a growing concern. Recent advances in private wireless networking that leverage cellular technology are bolstering the confidence of enterprises […]

May 8, 2023

5G (short for fifth generation) is an umbrella term that describes the collection of standards and technologies that define the current generation of wireless network connectivity. First rolled out in commercial applications in 2019, 5G promised a significant increase in […]

April 20, 2023

For most of us, our in-office and in-home connectivity experience usually consists of us connecting to a wireless network, most often Wi-Fi of some flavor. Offices, coffee shops, our home wireless networks…these are the connections that we often don’t even […]

April 13, 2023

The fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, is transforming the manufacturing industry but without uninterrupted wireless connectivity it could be dead on arrival. With the integration of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), […]

February 23, 2023

Let me help AT&T and Verizon solve a growing problem they are wrestling with. When you are in a competitive industry, you must first focus on the customer. Happy customers let you grow and succeed. Unhappy customers are always a […]

February 20, 2023

Since its launch several years ago, we expected 5G to be the next, big bang in wireless. Like with 3G and 4G we expected it to sweep across the industry, changing our lives. Instead, it has disappointed users, so far […]

February 13, 2023

Important challenges and opportunities for wireless technologies will take center stage this year as IT managers look to plan network upgrades, expansions, and new installations. While 2022 seemed like the year of 5G, cellular technology will share the spotlight in […]

February 10, 2023

It’s common for operational technology (OT) teams to connect industrial control systems (ICS) to remote control and monitoring centers via wireless and cellular solutions that sometimes come with vendor-run, cloud-based management interfaces. These connectivity solutions, also referred to as industrial […]

February 7, 2023

Wireless technology has revolutionized the way businesses operate, connecting employees and devices seamlessly. However, with the increasing use of wireless technology comes the need for proper installation and maintenance to ensure network security. Whether you’re a business owner or a […]

February 3, 2023

When Verizon initially launched 5G in 2018, it was a pre-standard mmWave FWA. Since then, and in line with the articulated plan to provide nationwide broadband using wireless and its fiber-based Fios footprint, Verizon has used its C-Band holdings to […]

January 27, 2023

The evolution of 5G into a more mature, software-defined and cloud-native network technology brings with it material changes in the types of skills operators need. As a result, telecom companies are investing more heavily in re-skilling current employees while sourcing […]

January 25, 2023

NTT invited me to attend an event they will be hosting in San Francisco, which will explore 6G, next-gen network infrastructure and sustainability. It will be held at the NTT Experience Center and will highlight the Innovative Optical and Wireless […]

January 25, 2023

AT&T ended 2022 in a good position. The carrier reported that wireless service revenues went up 5.2% in the last quarter, while consumer broadband revenues increased by 7.2%. The carrier also added 656,000 postpaid phone subscribers during Q4, bringing the […]

November 2, 2022

Dish Network reported quarterly results today that included lower year-over-year revenues and also announced that it is seeking $2 billion in financing to support its network build-out. Chairman Charlie Ergen told analysts on Dish’s quarterly call that the company currently […]

September 22, 2022

Wireless operators continued to ramp up 5G deployments in 2021. 5G networks not only expanded to include 13 additional countries during that time, but the overall number of connections doubled from 2020 to reach more than 540 million people by […]

September 19, 2022

CEO Hans Vestberg is focused on creating a Verizon turnaround and sustainable comeback. This has been the challenge he has been wrestling with since taking over the leadership position in 2018 from Lowell McAdam. Let’s take a closer look at […]

September 15, 2022

As space-based communications become ever more important and begin to converge with terrestrial wireless, the Federal Communications Commission is focusing on bolstering its staffing and updating regulations in order to support U.S. technology leadership in this area. “Satellite systems have […]

September 14, 2022

U.S. mobile operators invested a total of $35 billion last year, marking the fourth consecutive year of increased investment, according to the 2022 CTIA annual survey. This capex figure compares to an investment of $30 billion in 2020 and $29 […]

August 3, 2022

Verizon announced it is currently working to increase the capacity of its fiber network by upgrading older router equipment with new equipment, capable of utilizing the latest 400 Gbps-per-port optical technology. The U.S. carrier said that once the overhaul of […]

July 27, 2022

Communications infrastructure provider BAI Communications will acquire ZenFi Networks, a digital infrastructure solutions provider based on the North American east coast. Financial terms were not disclosed. Once the deal is approved by regulators, the ZenFi Networks team will join BAI’s […]