In 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a significant step towards enhancing consumer rights by proposing new regulations to make it easier to unlock smartphones. These measures aim to give users more freedom by loosening the restrictions imposed by mobile network operators. Traditionally, two-year contracts and “subsidized” phones have concealed the true cost of…
The ubiquitous AI in business In the modern business landscape, the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a prevalent theme. Companies are confronted with numerous challenges and are urged to adopt an iterative mindset. This involves embarking on smaller-scale use cases to test, learn, and rapidly progress. For mobile operators, the most promising AI applications…
Mobile operators, pivotal players in the digital economy, now face a critical challenge: climate change. This global emergency demands a profound transformation of industrial and commercial practices. Mobile operators, central to connectivity and information access, find themselves at the heart of this necessary transition. The primary challenge lies in energy consumption. Telecommunication networks are energy-intensive,…
The unlimited data debate plays a critical role in the success and challenges of 5G technology. In an increasingly connected world, mobile operators have offered unlimited 5G data plans for years. However, as 5G introduces advanced network capabilities and consumer expectations grow, there’s a pressing need to reconsider how mobile services are structured and sold.…
As the global excitement around Artificial Intelligence (AI) surges, it’s crucial to recognize that without the foundational infrastructure such as data centers, undersea cables, cellular towers, and broader telecommunications networks, the present and future growth we envisage would be unattainable. Take, for example, the cellular tower industry, where the top 100 companies boast over 1.7 million sites worldwide. Among…