(c)iStock.com/DrAfter123 In a previous piece from September, I examined how subscription-based business models could shape Communications Service Providers (CSPs) and suggested that the Internet of Things (IoT) presents some of the largest future opportunities. Here, I’ll take a closer look at the IoT side to clarify those possibilities. First, what exactly is the IoT? Definitions … Read more

The chief executives of several major European telecom operators have jointly signed an open letter urging meaningful reform of the European Union’s spectrum policy as countries prepare for the rollout of 5G networks. Telecommunications ministers will meet in Tallinn, Estonia on 18 July 2017 to discuss the conditions required for the successful deployment of 5G … Read more

UK regulator Ofcom has published complaint figures for the major telecoms and pay-TV providers covering January to March 2013. Overall the picture is relatively positive: complaints for pay-monthly mobile services fell slightly despite the ongoing rollout (and in many areas the lack) of LTE, which some expected would generate more negative feedback. Landline Services TalkTalk … Read more

After a challenging few days, Research In Motion (RIM) has launched the full version of its mobile device management solution, BlackBerry Mobile Fusion, aiming to win back trust among business users. The company has endured a difficult week that included financial write-downs, leadership changes and negative publicity. The release of Mobile Fusion, first announced in … Read more

SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is experiencing rapid user growth, faster speeds, reduced latency, and is already teasing its next-generation Gen3 satellites. Starlink is in the midst of a significant expansion, adding more than 2.7 million new customers in the past year and pushing its global subscriber count beyond six million. This growth is not … Read more

Telenor and Ericsson have revealed a proof of concept for an agentic AI system created to optimise Radio Access Network (RAN) capacity while reducing power consumption. Agentic AI refers to software that autonomously designs and executes its own workflows. With this form of “agency,” the system can make decisions, solve complex problems and interact with … Read more

Sponsored Partnerships are more important than ever in the telecommunications industry. As technologies converge and customer expectations rise, companies must position themselves to serve diverse markets while making it easy for partners and customers to access the services they need. Eastern Communications, one of the Philippines’ leading telecommunications firms, has built a strong reputation by … Read more

Analysts at UK-based Point Topic, in a report published by The Broadband Forum, have confirmed that global broadband subscriptions surpassed 600 million users in the first quarter of 2012. That milestone — more than the combined populations of the United States and Brazil and representing roughly 8.5% of the world’s population at the time — … Read more

Chinese telecommunications company ZTE has announced a halt to major operations following a sales ban imposed by the United States. Last month, the U.S. issued a Denial Order that prevents American firms from supplying ZTE with components or technology. The U.S. government said the action was taken because ZTE breached export controls and made repeated … Read more

To lock or unlock your phone is no longer a simple question. On January 26 of this year, the U.S. Copyright Office ruled that unlocking mobile phones is illegal, a change reported by Wired. Phone unlocking refers to removing a phone’s SIM lock so the device can be used on a different carrier—for example, taking … Read more