Whether you know it as toll-free data or as zero-rating system, the concept that has raised quite a few discussions lately in the telecom world translates into a specially tailored carrier service that facilitates the users’ access to certain internet services without any costs on the bill. Such s
As we have mentioned in previous articles, network virtualization is currently of utmost importance in the Telco-networking industry. Not only is it a priority, but the race is ongoing in all that might mean improving this technology. At this year’s MWC, the best technology enabler award went to H
Invented in 1994 by Ericsson, the Bluetooth technology serves in short-distance data traffic. Data exchange via Bluetooth employs “ s hort-wavelength UHF radio waves in the ISM band from 2.4 to 2.485 GHz ” and all such device manufacturers have to meet the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) sta
The Service Provider Telecom Equipment market could become $26 B higher by 2019 (considering the entire 2014-2019 period), compared to the previous 2008-2013 situation, according to this report from 2015. A reality marked by disruptions, however. The ongoing and upcoming changes in
In its early times, cable television slowly pushed aside over-the-air broadcast TV until no customers were left for this first streaming technology. Now it seems to be the time for cable television to feel the pressure of online TV and Internet streaming services until it will probably go into
While various industries reflect progress and change to certain degrees and with different speeds of pervasion, the telecommunications industry stands right in the middle of all the new tech disruptions. What does this mean in terms of telco trends? This environment is highly prone to innovations,
Whether you are a sports fan or not, probably you haven’t missed the catchy (and widespread) TV broadcasting event named March Madness, which imbues the month of March every year and continues into the first week of April. What is March Madness? March Madness (currently a registered trademark) is t
The MWC or the Mobile World Congress is making the trending news of any well-known online publication every end of February, via the latest announcements, tech unveiling and device launches – but what is this event and how did it begin? This year’s event took place, as did the previous editions, in
The familiar wireless communications may soon re-classify into classic wireless and alternative communications technologies that do not need any physical connection in order to deliver data. One of these complementary solutions to RF-bandwidth information transmissions is the Li-Fi or Light
5G standards represent the long awaited next major development in mobile telecommunications. With an estimated roll-out time within the next five years, 5G would meet the needs of IoT connectivity. A short history of 5G communication technology A significant partnership between NASA and the
