Flying Too Close to the Sun
Planes and phones have always had a mixed relationship. The conflict between 5G and altimeters is just the latest one caused, in no small part, by the government’s desire to sell as much spectrum as they can.
Mobility
The Pursuit of Broadband (Happiness)
I dream of broadband data which is key to understanding current market trends and how they do – or do not – also apply to households on the other side of the digital divide.
Pretender to the Throne
Content was supposed to be king. But the mobile carriers have discovered that it’s a tough business to play in… not to mention an expensive one too.
Sustainable Veneer or Reality?
Earth Day is nearly upon us and I was feeling relatively smug. I live in a eco-friendly apartment (for the U.S.), I recycle, and I even support a few environmental groups, such as The Plastic Soup Foundation. All is good in the world. Or at least it was...
Another Roadside Attraction
The U.S. is finally getting serious about electric vehicles if, that is, the President’s new $3 trillion infrastructure bill passes as it includes $174 billion to drive the EV market forward. What, one wonders, does that mean for the traditional gas station?
Spotlight: 5G Update
5G launched in the US 18 months ago and we are still waiting for the “killer app” to appear. We explore some of the potential use cases.
Spotlight: Prepaid Innovation Ahead?
The prepaid mobile market has morphed to become more and more similar to postpaid plans, offering unlimited plans for similar (or slightly lower) rates. With most of the major prepaid brands owned (or soon to be owned) by major carriers, competing against their own parent may no longer make sense. It may be time to take a fresh look at the prepaid market.
Spotlight: The Future of Gaming Phones
Gaming-focused phones have failed to set the world on fire so far and are better known for their fails than their successes (think Nokia N-Gage). Is that set to change with the launch of 5G and streaming-based gaming services?
Spotlight: Mobile Retail Futures
COVID-19 has driven more consumers to buy devices online rather than in carrier stores. That's not necessarily bad news for the carriers, as long as the transition is handled carefully. Will the trend continue in a post-COVID world?
Spotlight: Evolving Ecosystems
As voice assistants continue to grow in adoption, and importance, how is consumer device purchase impacted? This short video explores the changing adoption of technology driven by voice assistant choice.