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The Data Tsunami Is Gathering Strength
A year ago in June 2010, I undertook the first endeavour to quantify the data tsunami that is challenging wireless operators. Nielsen kindly provided again the data to…
Power shortages and the carbon foot print
I am talking about the wireless handset – you know the device in your pocket/ purse that you rely on for everything from phone calls to driving directions? …
A quiet sigh of relief: Microsoft acquires Skype
On May 10, 2011, Microsoft acquired Skype for $8.5 billion. It is widely seen as another catch-up move by Microsoft in its battle against Google’s and Apple’s increasing…
AT&T Buys T-Mobile – and the Winner is Sprint?
Sprint is formally asking the FCC to deny the $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&T, stating that the combined company would “lead to higher prices and…
Ponderings Before a Merger Hearing
As we approach the House of Representative’s Hearing on the acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&T, I have been reflecting on what we heard during and after last…
Q1 2011 Quarterly results: T-Mobile USA
On May 6, 2011 T-Mobile USA released its quarterly results and it shows a carrier in distress. An improvement in APRU from $52 from $51 a year ago…