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AT&T CFO on network virtualization, FirstNet, 5G in the core network through a software upgrade, and the enterprise 5G opportunity
AT&T Chief Financial Officer John Stephens described to analysts at an Oppenheimer Tech Conference how the company is on track to virtualize its network and will continue to be the “connectors to the cloud.” The strategic relationship between FirstNet and 5G was highlighted along with a forecast that 5G will bring “pragmatic” and innovative applications… Read more
China Races Ahead of the U.S. in the Battle for 5G Supremacy + 5G to stimulate US$500B in China tech growth over next 5 years (CAICT)
Bloomberg: China Races Ahead of the U.S. in the Battle for 5G Supremacy by Sheryl Tian Tong Lee –with assistance from Ed Ludlow (emphasis added by Alan J Weissberger) In the race for tech supremacy, China is betting it can seize the lead by building the world’s biggest 5G wireless networks. To get there, the… Read more
U.S. DoJ in ~$1B Telecom Services Deal With AT&T
Task Order valued at $984 [1.] million over 15 years to help improve mission performance Note 1. The total value of the Task Order is estimated at $984 million over 15 years if all options are exercised. ……………………………………………………………………………. AT&T is doing great in the public sector. FirstNet has received many accolades and is world class. … Read more
The Mouse that ROARED: Monaco Claims It’s Won the 5G Race!
Monaco Grand Prix inspired the country to win the 5G race, by Digital Trends Editor’s Note: With a population of less than 39,000 people, Monaco is a tiny independent city-state on France’s Mediterranean coastline known for its upscale casinos, yacht-lined harbor and prestigious Grand Prix motor race, which runs through Monaco’s streets once a year…. Read more
Justice Dept approves the “New T-Mobile” via Sprint merger; Dish Network becomes 4th U.S. wireless carrier with focus on 5G
The Justice Department approved T-Mobile US Inc. ’s merger with Sprint Corp. after the companies agreed to create a new wireless carrier by selling assets to satellite-TV provider Dish Network Corp. The federal approval for T-Mobile and Sprint caps a more than yearlong review of a combination that fell apart twice in the past five… Read more
IHS Markit: 5G subscribers in Asia and North America set to rise to 1.1 billion by 2023
by Elias Aravantinos, principal analyst, IHS Markit Introduction: The rollout of 5G technology will proceed at blistering pace, with the number of subscriptions in Asia and North America set to exceed 1 billion units by the technology’s fifth year of deployment, nearly triple the total for 4G during the same time period. Starting from a… Read more
CignalAI: Cloud and Colo Optical Hardware Spending Increases by 50% in North America; Century Link’s impressive fiber buildout
by Cignal AI staff Overview: Cloud and colocation (colo) operator spending on optical communications hardware continued to spur market growth in the first quarter of 2019, according to the most recent Optical Customer Markets Report from research firm Cignal AI. Cloud and colo spending increased over 50% in North America, offsetting declines in other regions,… Read more
Verizon Software-Defined Interconnect: Private IP network connectivity to Equinix global DC’s
Verizon today announced the launch of Software-Defined Interconnect (SDI), a solution that works with Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric™ (ECX Fabric™), offering organizations with a Private IP network direct connectivity to 115 Equinix International Business Exchange™ (IBX ®) data centers (DC’s) around the globe within minutes. Verizon claims its new Private IP service [1] provides a faster,… Read more
Counterpoint Research’s 5G Consumer Opinion Survey + Rebuttal
SOURCE: Counterpoint Research Out of the total number of US consumers polled by Counterpoint Research’s 5G Consumer Opinion Survey, 81% find 5G ‘appealing’ or ‘very appealing’ over 4G service. Further, purchasing intent for 5G handsets is high. Over 59% of respondents were ‘very interested’ or ‘extremely interested’ for purchasing a 5G smartphone. Commenting on the… Read more
SK Telecom Builds ‘5G Cluster’ which includes AR, VR, and AI for South Korea
Overview of ‘5G Cluster:” SK Telecom today announced its strategy to build ‘5G Cluster’ nationwide to further foster 5G services and benefits. Since the world’s first “5G” commercialization in April 2019, the number of 5G subscribers in South Korea has surpassed 1 million- far more than in any other country. SK Telecom’s ‘5G Cluster’ is an advanced… Read more