Unpacking Tech

Opinion

T-Mobile low priced unlimited wireless plan is what many users want

Every user wants unlimited wireless data services. But not every user is interested in things like Netflix or international access. Now, T-Mobile introduces a lower cost unlimited wireless data plan that will save customers money by...

08/13/18

Opinion

JD Power, OpenSignal and Ookla show wireless getting faster and better

The good news is wireless in the U.S. is the best and strongest it has ever been according to JD Power, OpenSignal and Ookla research. The bad news is it can still take effort to determine the best carrier for you.

08/06/18

Opinion

What the wireless industry of tomorrow will look like

Wireless has started its next transformation wave to 5G and beyond. This has implications for investors, workers, executives, competitors and regulators in the changing space. Let’s take a look at where the wireless industry is...

07/30/18

Opinion

Why Verizon Wireless Go90 failed and what's coming next

Go90 is shutting down. So, why does Verizon Wireless have so much trouble with innovation? What can we expect next from the company?

07/23/18

Opinion

Lawmakers investigate how AI in Apple, Google invade privacy

The government is finally understanding the invasion of privacy concerns around companies like Facebook, Apple and Google with their services and devices like iPhone and Android. Will these companies fix the real problem or be forced...

07/16/18

Opinion

Wireless competition should heat up second half of year

The wireless world with AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile and Sprint normally markets hot and heavy, especially in the summer. Let’s take a look at why this industry been quiet so far this year and when we can expect...

07/09/18

Opinion

Should regulators approve T-Mobile and Sprint merger?

So far, thinking of all the pro’s and con’s in the decision to approve the T-Mobile, Sprint merger, there is one over-riding reason to approve. Let me explain.

07/02/18

Opinion

Altice Mobile names Jean-Charles Nicolas Sr. VP. So, what’s next?

Wireless is changing. Today, cable TV companies are entering wireless. Altice Mobile just named Jean-Charles Nicolas to head their wireless operation. So, how well are Altice, Charter and Comcast prepared for this new opportunity and...

06/25/18

Opinion

How successful wireless companies create the next growth wave

How do successful wireless handset companies and networks continue to grow? Let’s take a closer look at how they continue to change and innovate. How they continue to create one growth wave after the other. And how these companies...

06/18/18

Opinion

How new CEO Hans Vestberg will transform Verizon Wireless

Verizon still has a strong brand name, but the company is at a crossroads. The new CEO has an opportunity light a new and different kind of growth fire if he plays his cards right.

06/11/18

Opinion

How AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless plans are similar and different

How the wireless industry continues to change and how wireless carriers are changing in different ways to remain competitive against existing and new players.

06/04/18

Opinion

If prices are cut, users are all in for T-Mobile, Sprint merger

These are a few key items customers want in order to approve the T-Mobile US, Sprint merger.

05/29/18

Opinion

Charter Spectrum Mobile joining wonderful world of wireless

Charter Spectrum is getting ready to enter wireless. Their new service potentially called Spectrum Mobile is similar to Comcast Xfinity Mobile which launched one year ago. I have some suggestions to help them be successful in wireless....

05/21/18

Opinion

Why Verizon is funding a wireless competitor, Visible

Why is Verizon Wireless funding the new wireless competitor called Visible? How Visible could impact the wireless industry and Verizon growth going forward.

05/14/18

Opinion

Will T-Mobile, Sprint merger cool red hot cellular war?

After the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint there will be many changes, both pro and con. Let’s explore what we can expect to change in the industry, to the two companies, to pricing, to customers and to investors.

05/07/18

Opinion

Why Apple iPhone X growth wave is so weak

The iPhone X growth wave is weak. Apple growth is slowing. All investors care about is growth. So, can Apple recover and start their next growth wave?

04/30/18

Opinion

Is the Palm wireless smartphone coming back?

The wireless rumor mill has been buzzing about the comeback of the Palm smartphone. Is Palm coming back? And if it does, can it be successful this time around in an Android and iPhone world?

04/24/18

Opinion

Wireless: The Next Generation

Wireless is beginning its next generation. This time the wireless industry is not only transforming itself, once again, but it is also changing other industries as well, as they use it in new ways to reach and interact with customers....

04/16/18

Opinion

Will T-Mobile, Sprint actually merge this time?

T-Mobile and Sprint are back at the negotiating table trying to make a merger happen. They have tried several times over the last several years with no success. What is different this time and what are the chances of success?

04/11/18

Opinion

AT&T announces FirstNet Network Core is coming online

AT&T announced the FirstNet Wireless Network Core is going online. This is the next, big step in the process to create a network that can help first responders in future disasters like 9/11.

04/02/18