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Did you know T-Mobile for Business has the only nationwide #5G standalone #network in the U.S.? 5G Standalone is a "100% 5G network," built entirely on the latest 5G technology—without depending on older 4G systems like non-standalone 5G does. Standalone 5G is faster and more efficient than our 4G systems. And you need 5G standalone for innovations like: ✅ Network slicing ✅ Ultra-low latency ✅ Private 5G networks Discover how 5G standalone can take your business further: https://t-mo.co/4bKYfiT

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I enjoyed the discussion and insights from GSMA and others on Private 5G deployment use cases and what it takes to drive adoption.

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Today Verizon reported 1Q24 results. Here are some key takeaways: 🗝 We made changes to our operations, leadership, market structure and go-to-market strategy – and it’s paying off. 🗝 Verizon’s Q1 performance positions us for continued growth and profitability throughout 2024. I’m extremely proud of what the #VTeam was able to accomplish in Q1, but this is just the start. See the full 1Q24 Earnings release here: https://lnkd.in/ej6yZh_U

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Video conferencing technology and hybrid work have transformed our boardroom meetings into virtual remote collaborations. My colleague Scott Yelton shares four megatrends that are reshaping our business environments and elevating digital and unified communications as imperative strategies for organizations that want to remain competitive and resilient: https://bit.ly/4dKTyHt #UCaaS #CCaaS #remotework #virtualcommunication

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Having full visibility of your network's data is crucial. Make more informed business decisions with the latest report on network modernization. #SDWAN #networkmodernization #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast

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NEW Officials from EchoStar Corporation's DISH Network acknowledged Wednesday that the company's first foray into the postpaid market for 5G services wasn't ideal. And they said the company is preparing to try again later this year. "Our initial approach to the market was rushed," said Hamid Akhavan, president and CEO of EchoStar. EchoStar is now the parent company of Dish Network, which primarily sells 5G in the US under the Boost brand. Akhavan is currently the interim head of Dish's Boost Infinite-branded wireless retail business. During EchoStar's quarterly conference call, Akhavan said Dish initially focused most of its efforts on building an open RAN 5G network and did not spend enough time figuring out how to take that network to market. "We realize that's a critical part of the business," Akhavan said, explaining that Dish didn't line up sufficient services and support for its early postpaid offering. For example, he said the company in the first quarter of 2024 launched international roaming services for its postpaid service – a capability that should have been available when Dish first launched its postpaid offerings. "We do expect to do a better job" in the future, he said. Akhavan said Dish will re-enter the US postpaid market for wireless services sometime in the second half of 2024. Dish first launched its Boost Infinite postpaid service at the end of 2022. The company then began pushing the offering heavily at the end of 2023 with a nationwide advertising campaign coupled with a noteworthy iPhone promotion. MORE: https://lnkd.in/gQGXtdWx

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Join experts from Ciena, TeleGeography, and Colt on May 21 at 10:00 Eastern Time for a live webinar discussing growth in bandwidth demand that is driving new technologies and new trans-Atlantic cables.

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I love everything Lynn Hall has to say, she is on the money. Platform innovation at Calix continues to receive acclaim from both inside and outside the industry for enabling BSPs large and small to differentiate and win their markets. 🏆 Over the past two years, American Business Awards, TMC, Digiday and more have recognized the capabilities of the Calix Broadband Platform and our unique go-to-market programs like the Market Activation program, Customer Success Services, and Business Insights Services for enabling BSPs to transform their go-to-market strategies. Lynn Hall, chief marketing officer at Highline, emphasizes the value of the platform, “We’re able to design packages that speak to subscribers’ exact needs. We don’t sell speeds. We sell value. With our Calix partnership, we will continue to deliver differentiated offerings that improve subscribers’ daily lives.” Learn how the Calix Broadband Platform enables BSPs to transform their value proposition, grow their business, and lead in their market. 🔗 https://ow.ly/9HS750SnHkV #Award #Innovation #Culture

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"The age-old wisdom of a Native American proverb, “You can’t wake a person who is pretending to be asleep”, resonates strongly with the current malaise pervading the telecoms industry. It is a fitting metaphor for the industry’s collective denial of its own flawed 5G gambits, which is costing it dearly in capital and, more deeply, compromising its long-term viability." Credit: Luke Kehoe, "5G: telcoms’ denial of its flaws and failures is costing them dearly" Short term the industry needs to get back to basics - customers, efficiency, 101 running a good business Long term... #6G cannot be the next #5G https://lnkd.in/eQDy-vj6

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This week's Brief is out. In a hat tip to yesterday (May 4), we discuss T-Mobile's Lumos transaction - why it makes a lot of sense. Also, many other items in the market commentary... More inside #sundaybrief

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Since mid-2022, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has been the primary driver of broadband subscriber growth, significantly impacting cable companies' market share. FWA's appeal spans both urban and rural areas, capturing around 6% of the urban market and 7% of the rural market. It allows carriers to monetize their 5G networks efficiently, expanding broadband services with minimal incremental investment. Despite concerns about potential network performance degradation, U.S. mobile networks have maintained and even improved 5G speeds while managing increased FWA traffic. This success is attributed to ample mid-band spectrum, localized load management, and differing peak usage patterns between mobile and fixed broadband services.

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April is the most active time of the year for tornadoes in the U.S. with multiple severe storms recently hitting the Gulf Coast and South. In case disaster strikes, is your business ready? My colleague and Windstream CTO Art Nichols shares how businesses can preserve connectivity, security and collaboration when Mother Nature takes its course: https://bit.ly/3sqDgQE #extremeweather #businesscontinuity

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AT&T has been in the business of connectivity for nearly 150 years. How are we keeping up with today and tomorrow’s connectivity demands? By building networks for the next century, not the last one. Network modernization and creating new technologies to improve how we connect is our main focus. To ensure policies do not impede the innovation process, we need smart policies that coincide with consumer demand. More on how we’re working with customers, policymakers, and the industry to increase connections in my latest blog:  https://lnkd.in/eyMMnCbs

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Ray Le Maistre Interesting article - The perception that you have to be large is driven by an antiquated hardware model that is now proving to be high risk and vulnerable. Software companies through the use of automation can do similar with far less risk and longer staying power. Yes, Teir 1 telcos will drive growth in Open RAN but don't discount the cumulative effect of the smaller telcos moving down the Open RAN path There are 127 Open RAN technology companies in 21 countires ( https://lnkd.in/gt5nErG9 ) all (and with the possibility of) taking market share - consolidation may not be best solution given that the current consolidations are now on the edge of failure.

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Another one of the hidden assets in broadband networks. This is truly transformational!

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With power comes responsibility, and as T-Mobile continues to shine and transform the industry, we know our actions have an impact. Which is why we make it our responsibility to be a force for good in our business and communities.    Here are a few of my favorite Corporate Social Responsibility accomplishments from 2023: https://lnkd.in/gYmzZrsD

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Delivering a great customer experience goes well beyond delivering great customer support. One of the best ways to delight customers and create loyalty is to offer them a service they didn't know they needed - but once they have it, they can't live without it. That's exactly what our outdoor Wi-Fi systems do for broadband service providers (BSPs) and their subscribers.     With the official start of summer on Thursday, I can’t think of a more ideal time for BSPs to provide new possibilities for enjoying and enhancing subscribers’ outdoor spaces, whether it's for work, play, or relaxation. For example:     ·   A family in Tennessee can watch their favorite movies on a projector screen in their backyard, thanks to the reliable and fast Wi-Fi coverage from their BSP. With our outdoor Wi-Fi systems, they can enjoy their outdoor space like never before, without worrying about buffering or interruptions. ·    A couple in Iowa can host a virtual barbecue with their friends across the country, using their outdoor speakers and smart devices to stream music and video chat. Our outdoor Wi-Fi systems enable them to extend their Wi-Fi service to any outdoor area they want, all powered by their BSP. ·   A freelancer in Colorado can work from his patio, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine, while staying connected to his clients and colleagues. Our outdoor Wi-Fi systems provide him with a secure and stable Wi-Fi network, thanks to the cloud-based platform that connects him to his BSP's support.     Outdoor Wi-Fi is sure to increase customer satisfaction and retention, as subscribers appreciate the value-added service that sets their BSP apart from the competition.     Look below to see how some BSPs are amplifying the outdoor experience beyond the bricks and doing so in record time – sometimes in as little as 15 minutes – as all Calix managed Wi-Fi systems exist on the industry’s singular end-to-end, cloud- and software-enabled platform.    What are you doing to deliver a game-changing customer experience?    #OutdoorWiFi #Broadband #CustomerExperience https://lnkd.in/euynMavC 

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Accelerating FTTx Rollout for Enhanced Connectivity! Rolling out fiber is a huge investment, so you want get it right from the get-go. Mapping out the steps to follow is a strong start. But successfully completing each step requires information and tools that are often missing. Their absence can negatively impact the success of your fiber deployment. At FNT, we understand the critical importance of a well-executed fiber rollout. Our white paper for network operators is a sound resource that assists preparations for this big undertaking. Do you want to know what’s needed to be successful in each step of a fiber rollout? Read our white paper now: https://okt.to/WFCmdI #FTTx #Connectivity #DigitalTransformation #Infrastructure #Networking #FutureReady #InfrastructureDeployment #FiberOptics

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