by admin | Aug 6, 2014 | 2014 Analyses, Aaron Blazar, All, Analyses
Regulatory hurdles have apparently put to rest Softbank’s plans to bid for T-Mobile US, but the potential deal faced headwinds on several other fronts, including go-to-market strategy, coverage and network integration. All in, just like any other deal, the...
by admin | Jul 17, 2014 | 2014 Analyses, All, Analyses, Charlie Reed
Background: Level 3 announced the planned acquisition of tw telecom for approximately $5.68B in a cash and stock transaction. Analysis: If consummated, the deal will have the following impacts on the market: The deal will help both companies compete. tw telecom will...
by admin | Jul 9, 2014 | 2014 Analyses, Aaron Blazar, All, Analyses
RCR Wireless News editor Dan Meyer held a live chat with our own Aaron Blazar for RCR readers about the current economic and marketplace realities surrounding small cell development projects. If you missed the live chat, a replay is available below.
by admin | Jun 17, 2014 | 2014 Analyses, All, Analyses, Judy Reed Smith
As Google unveiled the first images of its self-driving car prototype, I could not help but notice its most prominent feature – the face across the front. This design element has suffered plenty in reviews and commentary, but I get it. People can be...
by admin | Jun 4, 2014 | 2014 Analyses, Aaron Blazar, All, Analyses
Historically, the wireless infrastructure value chain consisting of tower operators, fiber backhaul providers and neutral colocation facility providers has existed as three distinct provider groups. With increased consolidation in each of the infrastructure sectors,...
by admin | Jun 2, 2014 | 2014 Analyses, All, Analyses
ATLANTIC-ACM’s Business Connectivity Report Card is a study of enterprise customer satisfaction with telecom service providers and is part of our Report Card series of annual studies. Survey respondents generated well over 7,000 total carrier ratings in 2012 and...