Is HomeBase really a Home Run?
Along with AT&T’s recent acquisition of DirectTV, it committed to expanding its LTE network to “an additional 15 million customer locations” – and like the
October 8, 2014
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Are U.S. carriers throttling Wi-Fi offload until after next year’s spectrum auction?
Are U.S. carriers holding out on Wi-Fi offloading until after next year’s spectrum auction? WiFi offloading is when carriers use WiFi hotspots as an accessory
August 29, 2014
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How Verizon and AT&T are Throttling Data
Verizon’s latest ploy to move its customers away from unlimited data plans to a pay-per-gigabite model is under criticism by FCC Chairman Wheeler. Verizon stated
August 5, 2014
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What is Sponsored, aka “Toll-Free” Data?
So called “sponsored data” is creeping in the back door, whether we like it or not. The concept is still in testing phase, but if
July 22, 2014
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Outsourcing Network Management is the Last Thing We’d Expect from Verizon or AT&T.
Wireless network infrastructure management, from day to day tower maintenance and technology upgrades, to managed IT and cloud based services is offered by companies like
July 2, 2014
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U.S. Carrier Aggregation and Capital Expenditure
Carrier aggregation is a complex technology, to say the least, however the goal is relatively easy to understand. The basic idea is that LTE carrier
June 15, 2014
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Rural Deployment is all the Rage this Coming Year. Here’s Why
In recent months, there have been a number of merger rumors and announcements between various wired and wireless telecom companies. AT&T announced its proposed acquisition
June 6, 2014
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Cell Site Lease Offers from the Carriers: Average Lease Rate Examined
Which carrier pays the most for their leases on a general basis? To answer this question, Steel in the Air turned to our cell site
July 24, 2013
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Not a Good Time to Be a Tower Developer or Manufacturer.
Steel in the Air recently completed a project for an investment bank where we examined the future of the tower construction market. We found as
October 12, 2011
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AT&T-T-Mobile Merger Impact on Tower Companies 2
A follow up story by the Wall Street Journal mentioned reports from American Tower and SBA who confirmed the number of leases impacted: American Tower
March 27, 2011
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Is HomeBase really a Home Run?
Along with AT&T’s recent acquisition of DirectTV, it committed to expanding its LTE network to “an additional 15 million customer locations” – and like the…
Are U.S. carriers throttling Wi-Fi offload until after next year’s spectrum auction?
Are U.S. carriers holding out on Wi-Fi offloading until after next year’s spectrum auction? WiFi offloading is when carriers use WiFi hotspots as an accessory…
How Verizon and AT&T are Throttling Data
Verizon’s latest ploy to move its customers away from unlimited data plans to a pay-per-gigabite model is under criticism by FCC Chairman Wheeler. Verizon stated…
What is Sponsored, aka “Toll-Free” Data?
So called “sponsored data” is creeping in the back door, whether we like it or not. The concept is still in testing phase, but if…
Outsourcing Network Management is the Last Thing We’d Expect from Verizon or AT&T.
Wireless network infrastructure management, from day to day tower maintenance and technology upgrades, to managed IT and cloud based services is offered by companies like…
U.S. Carrier Aggregation and Capital Expenditure
Carrier aggregation is a complex technology, to say the least, however the goal is relatively easy to understand. The basic idea is that LTE carrier…
Rural Deployment is all the Rage this Coming Year. Here’s Why
In recent months, there have been a number of merger rumors and announcements between various wired and wireless telecom companies. AT&T announced its proposed acquisition…
Cell Site Lease Offers from the Carriers: Average Lease Rate Examined
Which carrier pays the most for their leases on a general basis? To answer this question, Steel in the Air turned to our cell site…
Not a Good Time to Be a Tower Developer or Manufacturer.
Steel in the Air recently completed a project for an investment bank where we examined the future of the tower construction market. We found as…
AT&T-T-Mobile Merger Impact on Tower Companies 2
A follow up story by the Wall Street Journal mentioned reports from American Tower and SBA who confirmed the number of leases impacted: American Tower…