I moderated a panel today at the annual meeting of Associated Network Partners Inc. (ANPI), a Springfield, Illinois based aggregator of switched access and other telecom services. The panel focused on industry issues and trends and their implications for small…
The $7.2 billion rural broadband stimulus program, which is to be signed by the president today, is controversial to say the least. This program has taken more ‘arrows’ than General Custer did at Little Big Horn. Criticism has included its…
The news of the pending shut down of IP Prime has produced all kinds of commentary about the viability of IPTV, especially for smaller telecom carriers. It’s understandable – questions will be raised anytime a high profile project like IP…
Comcast announced a new promotion last week that offers 12 months of free basic cable service for new customers who also sign up for an additional service. Customers who don’t want an additional service can get Comcast’s basic service of…
Second quarter results for broadband growth were a tad underwhelming. There are any number of factors which probably contributed to this slowdown, with the economic slowdown and housing crisis certainly towards the top of the list. But growth is also…
Clearwire is feeling quite confident these days. The emerging WiMAX provider held an investor conference and outlined their plan for 4G domination. We’re “building the communications company of the future, today,” says Clearwire CEO Ben Wolf. Clearwire chief strategy officer…
AT&T posted pretty strong financial results for the first quarter. For the quarter ended March 31, 2008, AT&T’s revenues totaled $30.7 billion, and net income totaled $3.5 billion. The net income increased 21.5% from the year-earlier first quarter. Revenue and…
If you are a gadget guy (like me), this is the best time of year. This week’s CES provides a glimpse into all the cool gadgets on the horizon, as well as all of the possibilities which may or may…
Google unveiled their long rumored wireless strategy, code named Android. Also known as the Open Handset Alliance, Android comprises of several leading mobile wireless heavyweights, including T-Mobile, HTC, Qualcomm, and Motorola. Noticeably absent are either of the big two U.S….
Wall Street analysts predicted several years ago that cable companies would have first mover advantage with triple play bundles, but within a few years telcos would battle back. It looks like a pretty accurate prediction. Cable companies like Cox, Comcast…
There is little doubt that the future of telecom lies in wireless. Just ask Randall Stephenson, CEO of AT&T. “Wireless is the core of the business now,” Stephenson told USA Today in a recent article. This future reality does not…
The news on municipal Wi-Fi is not encouraging. Several communities have recently pulled the plug on launching Wi-Fi, with Chicago being the most prominent. Word is that the citwide Wi-Fi efforts in San Francisco and Houston are in trouble as…
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