Nokia is a leading technology contributor to the O-RAN Alliance, but has put its contribution on hold, citing US policy concerns. US agencies have cited O-RAN Alliance members Kindroid, Pythium,…
This report offers an important comparison between 5G and Wi-Fi, two important technology which compete. The FCC declares that 5G and Wi-Fi are complementary technologies, but there is an intense…
For 25 years Strand Consult has collected and published knowledge about the telecommunications market. Knowledge is critical for making decisions, and policymakers should focus on getting the best available knowledge…
The debate about the security of telecom network equipment has grown in recent years with focus on suppliers like Huawei and ZTE. Strand Consult has produced many reports and analyses…
For 25 years Strand Consult has collected and published knowledge about the telecommunications market. Knowledge is critical for making decisions, and policymakers should focus on getting the best available knowledge…
People love to talk about new technology. A new G in the series always gets attention: 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G. However not all customers are instant adopters. Many still use…
With total revenues coming in at just below $81 billion, the 5G C-band spectrum auction exceeded expectations of $30-50 billion. Total total bids were $94 billion of which $13 billion…
Strand Consult has followed the mobile telecom industry for 25 years and has published predictions for the last 20. See the collection here. This note reviews the highs and lows…
China can afford to lose the Huawei battle, if it wins the war to control O-RAN specifications and manufacturing. Mobile cellular networks are costly to build. In 2019, the world’s mobile…
Many have speculated on what a Biden presidency would mean for companies like Huawei and ZTE. Many articles are based on messages from the likes of Huawei’s Vice President Victor…
Last week President Trump signed an Executive Order restricting U.S. firms from using telecom equipment manufactured by foreign businesses deemed national security threats, and the Department of Commerce based, based…
There is increasing focus on the use of Chinese equipment in telecommunications networks in the West and associated security threats. In 2018, Huawei invited political scrutiny in the process for…
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