AT&T’s decision makers are demonstrating why the FirstNet platform is playing a pivotal role in meeting the unique challenges of the coronavirus crisis. The COVID-19 crisis will compel mobile operators to make promoting the public safety capabilities of their networks a top development and marketing priority.
FCC Crackdown on Data Abuses by US Wireless Carriers Sends Dangerous Message on Privacy
The FCC crackdown on location data abuses by US wireless carriers sends dangerous message on customer privacy, but it’s a pretty significant win for carriers and tech companies. Here’s a look at all the things that are wrong with that.
T-Mobile Sprint Deal Wins Merger Approval — Wreaking Competitive Havoc is Next Up
The T-Mobile Sprint deal wins merger approval, and no doubt wreaking competitive havoc is on the agenda for the new entity, called The New T-Mobile. That said, there’s more ahead than just shaking up the mobile carrier space. Here’s my perspective on the merger and the various 5G benefit claims made by The New T-Mobile, along with what’s likely ahead for cable operators. There are also some concerns that loom ahead, including delivering on the promised benefits, legal approval of the Dish Network settlement, and securing approval from the California Public Utility Commission.
DOJ Finally Approves Sprint T-Mobile Merger
The DOJ has finally approved the Sprint T-Mobile merger, setting the stage for three major US carriers, with 5G on the horizon. This, in theory, should enable Dish to effectively become the new fourth major US carrier, and fill the theoretical competition gap left by the Sprint T-Mobile merger, and allow Dish to work to build out its own 5G network.
Six Steps to Make a Massive Five Year Turnaround — Lessons from Sprint
Sprint had been on the brink of death. From 2009 to 2015, the company went from a solid third place among mobile phone providers to dead last. It was then the company decided on a comeback. Their six-step plan, reminiscent of other successful digital transformation strategies, has already shown signs of progress and growth. While at Pegaworld this year, I …