2023 predictions and 2022 telecom review from Strand Consult
Strand Consult has followed the mobile telecom industry for more than 26 years and has published predictions for the last 22. See the collection. This research note reviews the highs…
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You ain’t seen nothing yet VII – OpenRAN challenges in emerging markets like Latin America, Africa and parts of Asia
Around the world, OpenRAN is being marketed as a 1 to 1 alternative to existing suppliers such as Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia and ZTE. At Strand Consult, we have looked at…
The Moment of Truth: Is OpenRAN an alternative for emerging markets?
OpenRAN is frequently marketed as a means for operators to leapfrog mobile standards, connect the unconnected, and ensure a safe alternative to Chinese network equipment. Strand Consult, an independent provider…
Facts Check: Is OpenRAN an alternative for emerging markets in Africa, Latin America and Asia?
The World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) takes place in Kigali, Rwanda, 6 to 16 June 2022. The theme is connecting the unconnected to achieve sustainable development goals. We are pleased…
Will the Digital Markets Act as enforced by EU competition head Margrethe Vestager check the market power of Big Tech? We doubt it.
The European Union is finalizing its latest weapon against Big Tech, the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Now approved by the EU Parliament, it goes to the Council and member states…
Mobile World Congress 2022: A Preview by John Strand, Strand Consult
Tomorrow the Mobile World Congress (MWC) opens physically in Barcelona and online. Every year for the last 19 years, Strand Consult has published previews of the Mobile World Congress (MWC). After…
The World’s Most Perfect 3-Player Market: Norway’s Lyse to buy ICE and create convergent fixed-mobile operator
This morning Norway’s Lyse /Altibox announced it would acquire mobile operator ICE. Lyse owns Altibox and partners with 33 fiber players, most being energy companies with fiber broadband networks to…
What Latin America and Europe can learn when it comes to US “rip and replace” of Chinese equipment from Huawei and ZTE
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a statement that 181 telecom providers submitted applications to its Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program. This program was established to cover…
Grounding 5G in the C-band: Why does the aviation industry go along with the FAA’s charade?
For some five years, US policymakers took pains to ensure US leadership in a global 5G race, including flexible use licenses for 5G in multiple spectrum bands like C-band and…
2022 predictions and 2021 telecom review from Strand Consult
Strand Consult has followed the mobile telecom industry for more than 25 years and has published predictions for the last 21. See the collection. This research note reviews the highs…
Is telecoms consolidation in Asia, Africa, Latin American and Europe a challenge?
Many countries in Asia have a history of very competitive mobile markets and very low prices. This is immediately obvious on the streets of Bangkok, Hong Kong or Bangalore. Mobile…
Telecom Expert Voices: Read the new guest blog on the FAA’s bulletin on 5G in the C-band.
A recent US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bulletin warning that 5G transmissions could interfere with aircraft altimeters took foreign aviation and telecom regulatory authorities by surprise. European authorities now must…
