Tara Seals: The V-Roll

Facebook IPO Raises High Stakes for Telecom

Editor-in-Chief — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:48:00 GMT

The IPO raises the stakes for the telecom industry, as public funding makes it an absolute imperative to deliver real value to shareholders through video-on-demand, core communications services, OTT and advertising – with big ramifications to

That's a Wrap: CTIA Shines the North American Spotlight

Editor-in-Chief — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:01:00 GMT

CTIA was invaluable in advancing the industry conversation around a few key themes, including spectrum policy; small cells and heterogeneous networks (HetNets); the value of wireless to economic development; and T-Mobile's future plans.

Spectrum Woes and the Real World Light Up CTIA

Editor-in-Chief — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:34:00 GMT

CTIA is the perfect venue for tackle some important lingering questions surrounding the hot topics of the year (spectrum policy, LTE architecture, device fragmentation, OSS/BSS) from a real world perspective, perhaps even resulting in some juicy

DFW Tornadoes and the Power of Mobility

Editor-in-Chief — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:11:00 GMT

Two giant supercell storms ripped apart the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex today, showcasing the power of ubiquitous mobility in saving lives and saving business economics.

RIM's BB10 Future: Unwanted, Dead or Alive?

Editor-in-Chief — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:30:00 GMT

In a bring-your-own device world, falling back on the enterprise may not be the right plan for flailing RIM. But what is?

Rural LTE in the United States Starts to Take Real Shape

Editor-in-Chief — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:06:00 GMT

Rural and Tier 2/3 operators are totally getting their LTE on in the United States, and will soon provide some lessons learned when it comes to the business challenges.

MWC 2012: Entertainment Video, Small Cells Dominate the Discussion

Editor-in-Chief — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:13:00 GMT

It took me a few meetings to put my finger on what's different at this MWC, and then it hit me: We've crossed the chasm on the next generation of technology.

Google’s Motorola Acquisition Targets Living-Room Dominance

Editor-in-Chief — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:23:00 GMT

While most people are focused on the impact of the deal on Android mobile devices, the end game is probably a lot bigger than that. And it will require Google to get in bed with service providers.

Next-Gen TV: It's All About the Engagement

Editor-in-Chief — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:59:00 GMT

Winning the consumer over means embracing hybrid strategies, leveraging TV Everywhere and multiscreen and doing more interesting things with content discovery and middleware.

Rural Telcos: A Last Stand?

Editor-in-Chief — Fri, 20 May 2011 20:42:00 GMT

Rural telco viability is being threatened on a number of different fronts, regulatory, technological and competitive, and they’re all requiring changes in back office strategies.

Bless Me Buckles: Facebook Signs MLB, Batman Video Deals

Editor-in-Chief — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:02:00 GMT

Facebook is already transactional and highly valuable as a content distribution mechanism for things like YouTube, news and so on. Premium video, it would seem, is a logical next frontier.

Video Forces AT&T’s Hand in Bandwidth Capping

Editor-in-Chief — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:14:00 GMT

AT&T says bandwidth caps for DSL and U-verse won’t affect too many subs. But that will change: this move is about the coming impact of video on the network, and consumer thirst for it.

iPad 2: The Winona Ryder of the Tech World Has Something to Prove

Editor-in-Chief — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:37:00 GMT

The iPad 2 is the first new form factor to come to market since Steve Jobs took his latest medical leave of absence – and no, the Verizon iPhone 4 reboot doesn’t count. And make no mistake, it will be scrutinized on a number of different fronts.

Nokia Siemens CEO: Taking the Company from Crisis to Complexity

Editor-in-Chief — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:17:00 GMT

Nokia Siemens’ message at MWC revolved around the general theme of "what a difference a year makes," with the company’s CEO running through financial metrics and key market wins while not sugarcoating the crisis that NSN was in a little

Microsoft's Steve Ballmer Gives MWC Attendees a ... Demo

Editor-in-Chief — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:16:00 GMT

Maybe Microsoft will learn from the audible rumbling of Mobile World Congress attendees that spewing out a laundry list of already-announced features doesn't cut it. You say you know content, Steve. Well, then give us some.

WiMAX Global Roaming: It’s Now or Never

Editor-in-Chief — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:52:00 GMT

WiMAX operators gathered in Taiwan to work on roaming – whee. But before we get too excited, we should remember that such talks are not new. At all. And WiMAX is running out of time on the issue.

Tara Seals Blog: Verizon Wireless Ditches Windows Phone 7 for 2010

Editor-in-Chief — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:40:00 GMT

The No. 1 wireless company won’t carry Windows Phone 7 smartphones for the holidays, but that might be a smart move on its part.

Tara Seals Blog: Google’s Schmidt Addresses Privacy ... Badly

Editor-in-Chief — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:22:00 GMT

According to Google CEO Eric Schmidt, what can make you feel better about being so searchable is the ability to change your name to avoid being linked to previous online activity. He should be ashamed of himself.

Tara Seals Blog: What LTE Can Learn from the Ultimate Craigslist Cell-Phone Barter

Editor-in-Chief — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:28:00 GMT

Wireless carriers doing LTE and Steve Jobs take note: It’s not the value of the item that matters, but the necessity of it.

Tara Seals Blog: World Cup Even Helps Mobile TV

Editor-in-Chief — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:42:00 GMT

Ah, the World Cup. Bristling physicality, national stereotypes and a psychic octopus ... three reasons America is starting to "get" soccer. The event highlights what service providers should know when launching new services: Uptake is all about