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Mobile Video Opportunities for OperatorsApril 23, 2018This report analyses mobile operator video strategies and opportunities, analysing the performance and strategies of the 25 leading operators globally. It also includes regional case studies and consumer survey analysis.Subscribers Only
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Video as a core service for operatorsApril 23, 2018This report analyses how telecoms operators are positioning video as a core service to maintain their market position and drivie future growth. Covering the 50 leading global operators this report provides case studies and best practices for video success.Subscribers Only
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Broadband Access in the Middle East: Network Deployment and Take-up Trends in the Gulf StatesApril 13, 2018The Gulf region has seen a sharp rise in broadband access investments, IHS Markit analyses broadband access trends in the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Subscribers Only
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Net neutrality in the United States: a once and future historyDecember 11, 2017As the FCC looks set to remove net neutrality protections at their next meeting on December 14th, net neutrality proponents claim this to be a death knell for an open and innovative internet ecosystem, while counter arguments claim this will spur infrastructure investment. This in depth report examines the history of net neutrality and looks at the relevant data on the competitive situation that will likely define the outlook for those affected.Subscribers Only
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5G Strategies & Opportunities Report - 2017October 04, 2017The path to full 5G adoption is complicated and still evolving. While preliminary 5G standard specifications are expected in 2018, standards development and deployment is expected to reach into 2022 and beyond. Operators, device makers, infrastucture vendors, component and media companies must act now to develop their 5G strategies.Subscribers Only
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European telcos dial up investments in contentAugust 01, 2017European telephone companies are facing the need to find the right strategy to survive in a rapidly-converging world with fixed line revenues declining, threats from OTT services eating into their core voice business, and ARPUs hit by the commoditisation of broadband and TV distribution. Many European telcos have responded to the digitisation of TV by carrying video services over their networks. Others, like BT and Altice, have made a massive play in pay TV sports, while Orange and Telefonica are planning ambitious investments in original TV series.Subscribers Only
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US: Sprint joins crowded music market with 33% stake in TidalJanuary 24, 2017Softbank-owned US mobile operator Sprint has acquired a 33% in on-demand music service Tidal. Financial details have not been disclosed.Subscribers Only
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Mediacom launches 1Gbps broadband service across IowaJanuary 19, 2017Mediacom has launched a 1Gbps broadband service using DOCSIS 3.1 across its entire Iowa footprint.Subscribers Only
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Consolidated Communications acquires Fairpoint for $1.5 billionDecember 06, 2016Consolidated Communications has announced that it is to acquire Fairpoint Communications in an all-stock merger valued at $1.5 billion including net debt of $887 million.Subscribers Only
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Deutsche Telekom third quarter boosted by continued US growthNovember 10, 2016Deutsche Telekom’s third quarter revenue rose 5.9% year-on-year (y/y) to €18.1 billion ($20.0 billion), as a 13% jump in US subscriptions boosted a stagnant performance in Europe.Subscribers Only
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Windstream to merge with EarthLink in $1.1billion dealNovember 08, 2016Windstream and EarthLink have struck an agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction that values EarthLink at $1.1 billion including debt. EarthLink shareholders will receive 0.818 Windstream shares per share, a 13% premium. With Windstream issuing stock valued at $673 million, EarthLink shareholders will take a 49% stake in the merged business.Subscribers Only
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Softbank Q3 held back by currency fluctuations as group diversifiesNovember 07, 2016Currency fluctuations limited the impact of Sprint’s first revenue growth for two, but helped mitigate the continuing losses at the underperforming unit while domestic revenues grew 0.9% y/y. Softbank Group’s future sees increasing diversification as strategic investments are made.Subscribers Only
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CenturyLink gets more backbone with Level 3 acquisitionNovember 01, 2016Network operator CenturyLink which provides services to both consumers and enterprises has struck an agreement to acquire Level 3 Communications, an enterprise solutions and global connectivity provider, in a transaction valued at around $34 billion including debt. The consolidation will enhance the scale of the business in the enterprise sector, which cable operators are increasingly targeting.Subscribers Only
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United States FCC implements broadband privacy protection rulesOctober 28, 2016The United States Federal Communications Commission has adopted new rules requiring Internet Service Providers and other telecommunication carriers to protect customer privacy. The rules do not apply to web sites or other services but define three categories of information with different management requirements for telecoms carriers.Subscribers Only
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Sprint’s third quarter shows limited signs of potential recoveryOctober 26, 2016Sprint has reported for the third quarter of 2016 with year-on-year revenue growth for the first time in over two years. Strong postpaid and wholesale / affiliate growth was only mitigated by high losses to the prepaid user base.Subscribers Only
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AT&T announces plans to acquire Time Warner for $109 billionOctober 24, 2016AT&T is acquiring the content businesses of Time Warner Inc. which includes the brands HBO, Turner and Warner Bros. The 50/50 cash and stock based bid has a total transaction value of $108.7 billion.Subscribers Only
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Verizon sees core business growth slow as Yahoo deal questionedOctober 21, 2016Verizon has seen a slowdown in subscription growth affecting both the wireless and wireline segments of the business, though managing to pull back from the swing to a loss of broadband subscribers that hit the company in the second quarter. One of the core strategies for long term growth - the move into advertising and online services augured by the acquisition of AOL and Yahoo - looks uncertain in the context of the data breach at Yahoo.Subscribers Only
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Dish Mexico and FreedomPop partner on free mobile serviceOctober 13, 2016FreedomPop has partnered with Dish Mexico (MVS Communications), alongside Mexican investment firm VARIV to launch their offering in Mexico.Subscribers Only
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T-Mobile adds to 700MHz spectrum with Charters’ Montana licenceSeptember 27, 2016T-Mobile USA has added to a run of spectrum buys with the acquisition of a 700 MHz A block licence for Eastern Montana, covering a population of 600,000 over 120,000 square miles.Subscribers Only
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AT&T AirGig project announcement tilts at new BPL technologySeptember 26, 2016While Broadband over Power Line (BPL) technologies have been long in development, and have gained mass market acceptance in the home as Wi-Fi extenders, Broadband Over Powerline failed to take off after an enthusiastic attempt a decade ago. A new system in development and patented by AT&T shows such attempts are not yet dead.Subscribers Only
