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Twenty years of ‘network neutrality’ – time for a break? Consumers have a long-term interest in cost recovery and value sharing
The catchy term ‘network neutrality’ was coined by Tim Wu of Columbia Law School in a widely read and thoughtful 2003 paper. At the time, the internet was relatively fresh…
Demystifying Interconnection and Cost Recovery in South Korea
South Korea is recognized as a leading broadband nation for network access, use and skills by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)….
The Digital Future Requires Making 5G Secure
From smart cities to smart cars, to smart factories, the future will be built on ubiquitous microchips connected by wireless networks. Fifth generation (5G) technology promises to bring the high-speed,…
Broadband fair cost recovery: How bundling with flexible, inclusive pricing meets consumer demand for content and broadband
A global policy discussion is underway about how to address shortfalls in broadband investment, rollout, and adoption. Broadband fair cost recovery is a process to realize sustainable business models which…
Fairness, MNOs and Over-the-Top Expectations
Mobile network operator (MNO) signals now reach all parts of the policy landscape announcing that life for them is entirely unfair. Their unhappiness derives from the contention that, as mobile…
Huawei data centres and clouds already cover Latin America. Chinese tech influence is a gift to countries and politicians that don’t respect human rights
This blog post is also available in Spanish. Huawei is building a strong and powerful network of 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G mobile and Internet infrastructure in Latin America. The…
Apple FQ1 22 – Good to be the king – Apple’s scale helps it to get the supply it needs
For more than 20 years, I have analyzed the global technology sector and prepared equity sell side research, first for Nomura Securities, and now for my own firm Radio Free…
Why is the US FAA suddenly concerned about 5G? Europe is moving forward on 5G in the C-band without aviation interference problems.
The European Union is moving forward on 5G in the C-band while the spectrum engineering community in the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) awaits technical input from…
AT&T & Verizon admit defeat. AT&T and Verizon’s failure to differentiate themselves through media consumption is a stark warning to all telco operators
For more than 20 years, I have analyzed the global technology sector and prepared equity sell side research, first for Nomura Securities, and now for my own firm Radio Free…
Huawei – Nowhere to run – Patents are no panacea
For more than 20 years, I have analyzed the global technology sector and prepared equity sell side research, first for Nomura Securities, and now for my own firm Radio Free…
Open RAN: The Future, not the Present
Open RAN (Radio Access Network) technology is going to be important in the 6G era, from 2028 onwards. But in the meantime, like everything about 5G, it is overhyped. I’m…
