The Internet of Things Requires the Infrastructure of Tomorrow, Today

The concept of a network of smart devices was recorded more than 35 years ago when Carnegie Mellon University modified a Coke machine to report its inventory and the temperature of newly loaded drinks via an Internet connection1.

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The Operator's Road to 5G and IoT

The proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) comes with numerous potential benefits. Baby monitors, smart meters, even the connected car are all made possible by IoT technology. With this, the sheer volume of IoT connected devices is projected to explode in coming years, surpassing even the number of mobile handsets we use today. 

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IoT, 5G Use Cases and Virtualization to Help Rural Carriers Manage Network Costs

Written by Dan Meyer, Contributing Writer for RCR Wireless News.

Sprint, Nokia, Huawei and Interop cite IoT, 5G, use cases and virtualization as ways rural carriers can overcome coverage challenges...While the competitive environment for rural carriers continues to escalate and steal already stressed resources...

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CCA Mobile Carriers Show set to tackle challenges of new administration; provide 5G, IoT support for members

This week’s CCA Mobile Carriers Show comes on the heels of the FirstNet contract, end of the FCC 600 MHz incentive auction.

The Competitive Carriers Association is set to host its second annual Mobile Carriers Show in Las Vegas, building on the rebranding of its spring event that began last year in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Today's Telco: Understanding the Challenges

Advances in technology are changing the world, and the telecoms industry is no exception. The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), 4G, and even 5G, as well as changes in consumer behavior and expectation, have turned the traditional telecom business model on its head.

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