Mobile & Wireless

Wireless: a state of change

Mergers and technologies are creating a new industry landscape

by Sean Buckley

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When it comes to wireless, there’s no shortage of technologies — 3G, 4G, WiMAX and LTE, not to mention megamergers like the recently accepted Alltel/Verizon deal. In this Audiocast, Editor in Chief Sean Buckley talks with Frank Bernhard, research director and technology economist for Omni Research, about the state of the wireless market and where he believes it's heading during a challenging economic time.

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Bernhard addresses the following questions in this Audiocast:

• The wireless industry seems to be in a state of flux, especially as Verizon Wireless acquires Alltel, not to mention the ongoing WiMAX vs. LTE debate. Can you talk about the state of the overall market and the opportunities you see ahead?

• While it's clear that some operators like AT&T and Verizon already have a wireless play, others like EMBARQ have not, although that will change with their merger with CenturyTel. How important is a wireless play for traditional fixed operators to have as part of their arsenal?

• Outside of the traditional players, Cox made its wireless service official. What's your take on the cable guys getting into wireless and what are the challenges in terms of differentiation?

• There's an ongoing debate on whether LTE or WiMAX will be the road to next-gen wireless technology. What's your take on this — or will that really depend on the service provider and their own aspirations?

• No discussion about wireless is complete without sorting through the hype over femtocells. What's the real opportunity for these devices as you see it with the wireless carriers finally now entering the fray?

• Do you think we'll see more IP-based backhaul emerge this year to prevent stress on networks from the rapidly increasing use of data-centric devices?

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