Our Wireless Forecasts For 2020
As we do every year around this time, we provide our predictions for what we expect to happen in the upcoming year. Some of our
January 29, 2020
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The Real Reason T-Mobile Increased Its Data Cap to 50GB
(Guess what – it isn’t because they feel their network can handle it!) T-Mobile recently increases their data cap to 50GB before deprioritization occurs. For
October 2, 2017
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AT&T Wins FirstNet but TowerCos are the Real Winners
FirstNet Award to AT&T Confirmed: Checks Confirm Amendment Activity before Official Announcement Tickers: T, AMT, CCI, SBAC Tags: Ken Schmidt, Wireless Infrastructure In Examining FirstNet
March 30, 2017
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AT&T Shifting Capex into Small Cells
Implications: T, S, ZAYO, CCI, AIRO, COMM, DY, ERIC, NOK (Disclosure- author holds position in ZAYO) Looks like T’s finally cutting over to small-cell investment
February 21, 2017
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Immaculate Cellular Reception: How Cell Phones Work at the Big Game
The Super Bowl LI fans streaming into NRG Stadium in Space City expect to witness a game-winning touchdown that will go viral. However, seeing it
January 31, 2017
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We Assessed the Accuracy of Wireless Coverage Maps per Carrier, and the Results Disappoint
It’s been a dozen years since Verizon’s catchphrase “Can you hear me now?” became a commonplace precept for any mobile phone user having problems with
January 25, 2016
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Is T-Mobile intentionally “throttling data” or just feeding the beast?
YouTube spokesperson said today that T-Mobile’s new BingeOn video streaming service, which it offers to subscribers for free, is interfering with and reducing the quality
December 23, 2015
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T-Mobile’s BingeOn™ Lemonade Stand Satiates Shareholder Thirst
1. At heart, it’s all about network anti-congestion strategies. We’ve got to hand it to T-Mobile – they’ve been trying hard to market their shortcomings,
December 6, 2015
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Why are Investments Flowing Into Private Cell Tower Companies?
Why Are Investments Flowing into Private Cell Tower Companies? by Ken Schmidt INVESTMENT BANKS & TOWERS “Cell tower acquisition & development in the U.S. has traditionally been
September 23, 2015
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Why Google’s MVNO “Nova” is just what the Wireless Industry Needs
Google has signed a deal with Sprint’s CEO Masayoshi Son, and is in negotiations with T-Mobile, to launch a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) service
February 2, 2015
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Our Wireless Forecasts For 2020
As we do every year around this time, we provide our predictions for what we expect to happen in the upcoming year. Some of our…
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The Real Reason T-Mobile Increased Its Data Cap to 50GB
(Guess what – it isn’t because they feel their network can handle it!) T-Mobile recently increases their data cap to 50GB before deprioritization occurs. For…
AT&T Wins FirstNet but TowerCos are the Real Winners
FirstNet Award to AT&T Confirmed: Checks Confirm Amendment Activity before Official Announcement Tickers: T, AMT, CCI, SBAC Tags: Ken Schmidt, Wireless Infrastructure In Examining FirstNet…
AT&T Shifting Capex into Small Cells
Implications: T, S, ZAYO, CCI, AIRO, COMM, DY, ERIC, NOK (Disclosure- author holds position in ZAYO) Looks like T’s finally cutting over to small-cell investment…
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Immaculate Cellular Reception: How Cell Phones Work at the Big Game
The Super Bowl LI fans streaming into NRG Stadium in Space City expect to witness a game-winning touchdown that will go viral. However, seeing it…
We Assessed the Accuracy of Wireless Coverage Maps per Carrier, and the Results Disappoint
It’s been a dozen years since Verizon’s catchphrase “Can you hear me now?” became a commonplace precept for any mobile phone user having problems with…
Is T-Mobile intentionally “throttling data” or just feeding the beast?
YouTube spokesperson said today that T-Mobile’s new BingeOn video streaming service, which it offers to subscribers for free, is interfering with and reducing the quality…
T-Mobile’s BingeOn™ Lemonade Stand Satiates Shareholder Thirst
1. At heart, it’s all about network anti-congestion strategies. We’ve got to hand it to T-Mobile – they’ve been trying hard to market their shortcomings,…
Why are Investments Flowing Into Private Cell Tower Companies?
Why Are Investments Flowing into Private Cell Tower Companies? by Ken Schmidt INVESTMENT BANKS & TOWERS “Cell tower acquisition & development in the U.S. has traditionally been…
Why Google’s MVNO “Nova” is just what the Wireless Industry Needs
Google has signed a deal with Sprint’s CEO Masayoshi Son, and is in negotiations with T-Mobile, to launch a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) service…