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SpaceX's Starlink is paving the way for direct-to-mobile services, thanks to a progressive partnership with T-Mobile.
Telecom News

SpaceX’s Direct-to-Mobile Pivot: Achievements and Hurdles

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SpaceX’s Starlink is paving the way for direct-to-mobile services, thanks to a progressive partnership with T-Mobile. Going beyond termianls, the ambitious endeavor could allow unmodified smartphones to directly connect with satellites. Beginning with text messaging in 2024, comprehensive voice and data services are slated to follow in 2025. However, AT&T and the Rural Wireless Association express concerns about possible interference with commercial networks, prompting fierce debate over the fine lines of regulatory procedures.

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SpaceX's Starlink offers an innovative Direct to Cell feature allowing existing LTE phones to function even in remote locations.
Telco Buzz

Starlink’s Direct to Cell: Revolutionary Connectivity or Technical Challenge?

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Intriguingly, SpaceX’s Starlink offers an innovative Direct to Cell feature allowing existing LTE phones to function even in remote locations – a potential boon for those often out of terrestrial coverage. With a rollout plan targeting texts by 2024, and full voice, data, and IoT compatibility by 2025, Starlink seems poised for a breakthrough. While the proposition seems formidable, concerns around possible limitations of Starlink’s proprietary technology remind us advantages of relying on industry best practices. Without disclosed pricing details, we can only anticipate how this venture will fare against other satellite connectivity contenders.

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North American telecom equipment expenditure suffered an unanticipated drop in the first half of this year, new findings illustrate.
Infrastructure

Unraveling North America’s Surprising Telecom Equipment Revenue Drop

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Telecom equipment expenditure in North America experienced an unexpected downturn in the first half of this year. Despite global telecom hardware revenues remaining steady, North America’s marked decline significantly impacted the total number. In contrast, other markets, particularly Asia-Pacific, showed robust growth. The reasons behind North America’s decline extend to slowing 5G expenditure and reduced spending on broadband access equipment. Looking ahead, no major global alterations are anticipated, though the volatility of the telecom industry hints at potential changes.

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Expectations are high for the fixed wireless customer premises equipment market, driven by exponential growth in the number of 5G devices.
Broadband

5G Waves in FWA: Doubling Shipments, Boosting Potential, Spotlighting Care

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Elevated expectations surround the fixed wireless customer premises equipment (CPE) market, largely fueled by an upsurge in 5G device development. Recent data indicates over twofold growth in 5G FWA CPE shipments, predicting a robust growth of 86% in 2023. However, the fluctuating sample size in the annual survey calls for a prudent interpretation of these statistics. As the data suggests, 5G devices are set to dominate the market, with a projected rise from 29% to 40%. The swift expansion of battery-powered pocket routers promises a solid growth in the overall FWA CPE shipments, with telcos driving 77% of the market. The United States leads in leveraging the 5G technology, promising extraordinary industry advancement.

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In its aim to compete against T-Mobile and Verizon in the 5G fixed-wireless access (FWA) space, AT&T is cautious not to compromise mobile users or its fibre business.
Broadband

AT&T’s Cautious 5G FWA Approach: Balancing Innovation and Risk

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AT&T has delicately entered the 5G fixed-wireless access (FWA) industry with its Internet Air product, targeting a specific demographic and remaining wary of impacting its mobile and fibre operations. Discussing the challenges and benefits of this strategic approach, we examine its potential against market leaders T-Mobile and Verizon. Are they being too cautious? Are they possibly missing out on the emerging FWA boom in the U.S?.

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