The UK network operators are planning to close 3G networks and phase out copper lines. It’s far from the only country planning to do so. It seems that 3G and copper are history – or soon will be. Why? Simply put, 3G is going because the spectrum is better used for 4G and 5G networks,Continue reading “Goodbye to 3G and copper. Hello to…”
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Passenger connectivity on rail – important or not? Well it depends…
It’s all about the money, money, money So let’s get this clear from the start, passenger connectivity on rail has never been about the technical challenges, it is just about ‘who pays’ – the rail network operator, the mobile network operator, the passengers, a Government department or some other entity. Yes, certainly there are someContinue reading “Passenger connectivity on rail – important or not? Well it depends…”
Solving the Wi-Fi challenge on trains
It’s been just over a year since the government announced its ambitious target to have free Wi-Fi on trains by 2017. While the intention is obviously a good one (who doesn’t want connectivity on trains?) there are still significant barriers in place that are hindering the country’s changes of getting anywhere close to that target.Continue reading “Solving the Wi-Fi challenge on trains”
Future of the mobile industry: network operators must increase capacity without irritating customers with higher prices and data caps
At the end of October, Real Wireless hosted a breakfast meeting with Bloomberg to discuss what the future holds for the mobile industry. Around 40 Bloomberg subscribers from across a number of sectors, including financial institutions, telecom vendors, analysts and operators attended the event. The morning’s talk featured a presentation from Real Wireless’s director ofContinue reading “Future of the mobile industry: network operators must increase capacity without irritating customers with higher prices and data caps”
Public Wi-Fi presents a great opportunity for Virgin
Last month, Virgin announced a major expansion of its Wi-Fi hotspot network, with the investment intended to challenge BT’s dominance of the Wi-Fi space. In this blog post, Real Wireless Expert Ade Ajibulu looks at how Virgin could be taking advantage of the latest Wi-Fi technologies to offer a game-changing service. With BT boasting moreContinue reading “Public Wi-Fi presents a great opportunity for Virgin”
Technology and retail: how wireless is key to bricks-and-mortar shopping
The media love a good “the high street is dying — online shopping is the future” story. Compelling headlines that talk about the death of one industry in favour of another make for an entertaining read, and who wants the truth to stand in the way of a good headline? The reality is that bricks-and-mortarContinue reading “Technology and retail: how wireless is key to bricks-and-mortar shopping”
Wireless technology and commercial property: why should property developers care?
In 2015, mobile users — including both you and I — expect to be able to use our mobile devices and laptops wherever we are. More than this though, we expect to receive the same level of service, functionality and, increasingly, data speeds, regardless of the environment we are in. This has big implications forContinue reading “Wireless technology and commercial property: why should property developers care?”
MNOs need a change of culture rather than technology
Of the many issues that operators are currently seeking to address, one of the main ones they face is resolving problems relating to capacity — but some might argue the solution to this already exists, hiding in plain sight. Offloading some of the mobile traffic to Wi-Fi networks has been a key strategy of someContinue reading “MNOs need a change of culture rather than technology”
Auctions and preparation for WRC '15 key topics at European Spectrum Management Conference 2015
Real Wireless attended the 10th annual European Spectrum Management Conference last week in Brussels, which is a key event on the spectrum management calendar. The well-attended conference covers the most relevant topics in spectrum management with representation from across the industry including regulators, vendors, operators and industry associations. The conference is worthwhile to gain aContinue reading “Auctions and preparation for WRC '15 key topics at European Spectrum Management Conference 2015”