Posts by Bernie Arnason
Bernie is publisher and managing editor of Telecompetitor. Bernie follows the telecom industry closely and conducts and authors industry research and whitepapers, provides strategic consulting for clients, and develops compelling telecom mindshare. Bernie is also the managing partner of Pivot Media LLC and a principal with Pivot Group.
Prior to founding Pivot Media and launching Telecompetitor, Bernie spent seven years with the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA) as the vice president of business development. Prior to his work with NTCA, Bernie worked for Bell Atlantic (now Verizon) in network operations. Bernie has a comprehensive understanding of the telecom industry and brings a wealth of experience in IPTV, broadband, wireless and next generation telecom strategies. Bernie holds a bachelor of arts in Economics from the University of the District of Columbia and a Master of Science in Telecommunications from the Johns Hopkins University.
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T-Mobile Making Up for Lost Mobile Broadband Time
7/21/10 at 9:05 AM by Bernie Arnason
T-Mobile was a little late to the mobile broadband game, but appears to be making up for lost time. They just announced the widening of their HSPA+ footprint, which offers mobile broadband speeds of up to 21 Mb/s (in theory). Actual speeds average more like ...
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NTELOS Expands Mid-Atlantic Regional Fiber Network
7/20/10 at 9:54 AM by Bernie Arnason
NTELOS, a Waynesboro, Va. based independent telco, is expanding their regional fiber network through the acquisition of FiberNet, a 3,500 route mile fiber network owned by One Communications. NTELOS is purchasing the fiber network for $170 million.
The FiberNet network ...
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New Wholesale 4G Wireless Provider LightSquared Reveals Plans
7/20/10 at 8:16 AM by Bernie Arnason
Harbinger Capital unveiled its plans for a wholesale 4G wireless provider which will be called LightSquared. The new wireless service provider intends to build a nationwide 4G wireless network, utilizing both terrestrial and satellite assets, and offer wholesale wireless capacity ...
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magicJack Maker Merges With VocalTec
7/19/10 at 2:23 PM by Bernie Arnason
YMAX Corp., the parent company behind the successful VoIP device magicJack has announced a merger with VoIP pioneer VocalTec. The new combined company, which will trade on the NASDAQ under the symbol CALL (NASDAQ: CALL), was formed ...
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AT&T Chooses Video, Reach over Faster Broadband
7/19/10 at 11:33 AM by Bernie Arnason
AT&T limited its options when it decided not to go with FTTH for its IP triple play platform, U-verse. They chose VDSL instead, presumably to save cost over a more expensive FTTH build. There are valid arguments on both sides of the debate as to whether ...
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Frontier Issues Verizon Progress Report: So Far So Good
7/15/10 at 10:23 AM by Bernie Arnason
Given the history of prior Verizon rural line divestitures, Frontier probably figures its best to keep everyone updated on the largest of these transactions. Frontier took over Verizon rural territories in 14 states on July 1st. They issued a brief progress report this morning.
“Systems conversion and ...
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Broadband Stimulus Program Funding Construction of Regional Fiber Networks
7/13/10 at 10:25 AM by Bernie Arnason
It’s no surprise that a few new regional fiber networks are sprouting up, courtesy of the broadband stimulus program. Middle mile broadband capacity improvement is a major focus of the program, especially with NTIA and its BTOP program.
The latest example comes ...
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Consumer Reports Calls Out Apple, iPhone 4
7/12/10 at 11:13 AM by Bernie Arnason
Consumer Reports just published the findings from tests of the new iPhone 4. Apple is not going to be thrilled about the results. Consumer Reports takes the now famous iPhone 4 reception and ‘signal strength’ issue head on. They conclude that they cannot recommend ...
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Femtocell Model Shifting? AT&T is Giving Them Away
7/12/10 at 10:14 AM by Bernie Arnason
Femtocells, the in-home mini wireless tower that promises better in-home coverage for wireless calls, are still relatively young in the technology adoption lifecycle. Most everyday customers are unfamiliar with the technology.
The business model is young and unproven as well. The model has its critics. Some question whether ...
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Mixed Messages on Rural Broadband?
7/9/10 at 10:39 AM by Bernie Arnason
Rural broadband is a much talked about subject these days, as it should be. It’s a complex issue – but one that should be paid attention to. Ensuring adequate broadband access for all Americans is the right public policy. The complexity revolves around the definition of ‘adequate’ and the allocation ...
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