Longer-term questions about prospects for the core business are leading operators to pursue a range of growth strategies. These range from the...
Large, global messaging apps are increasingly moving into digitally mediated service provision on a local level. WeChat has advanced the furthest in...
Mobile operators in the Middle East have historically taken a strong defensive position to fend off the over-the-top (OTT) threat. However, new...
Microsoft’s acquisition of AltspaceVR adds further impetus to the social virtual reality (VR) market. Its prospects are attractive, although this...
Cisco announced its intention to purchase BroadSoft for USD1.9 billion in October 2017. This article explores the motives behind the deal and the...
Operators continue to seek growth from connectivity, but are looking for ways to support this revenue and gain new sources of income. This articles...
Operators are exploring new sources of growth in markets such as video, adtech, consumer and enterprise IoT, analytics, financial services and...
The approach taken by BEREC (The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications) to zero-rating enforces some minor boundaries, but leaves...
Social and messaging apps such as Facebook, Snapchat and WhatsApp are widely used on smartphones and enjoy high levels of engagement among users....
Social messaging apps such as Facebook Messenger, LINE and WeChat are opening up their capabilities to third parties with the aim of becoming the...
