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CBRS Unlicensed 4G Service Anticipated in 4th Quarter 2018
After 9 authorized tests and 12 certification requests, the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) Alliance is moving forward with the “OnGo” certification of devices that use LTE technology. Wireless services using public 3.5GHz spectrum are expected to emerge later...
Subscription Video On-Demand Services Reach 69% of U.S. Households
A new consumer research survey of 1,153 households nationwide from Leichtman Research Group, Inc. shows that 69% of all U.S. households have a subscription video on-demand (SVOD) service. This shows a 17% increase from 2015. Major SVOD services include Netflix,...
Engaging Consumers at Connected Health Summit on Independent Living and Wellness
Following the fifth-annual Connected Health Summit: Engaging Consumers, Parks Associates research revealed that 34% of U.S. broadband households are interested in a form of health support service such as a personal coach or health data tracking app. The Connected...
Amazon and Netflix Spend a Combined $11 Billion on Content
While major US broadcasters continue to lead in overall content spend, Amazon and Netflix closed the gap in 2017. By the end of 2017, Amazon and Netflix spent a combined $11 billion on acquired and original video content. Netflix expects to spend over $8 billion in...
100 Million Connected Devices in Use to Access Pay TV Services
The NCTA reports that more than 100 million connected devices were used to access pay-TV rather than the traditional pay-TV set-tops. A report created by D+R Interactional outlined the progress made through an energy-saving collaboration. The report shows that pay-TV...
Internet Content Providers Expect to Double Capital Expenditure
Ovum’s Communication Provider Revenues & Capex Forecast 2017-22 Report shows an expected capex jump of 100% over the course of the next five years. This is due to internet content providers (ICPs) gaining customers, spending more on infrastructure, and an influx...
Survey Reveals Why Consumers Switch from iOS to Android Operating Systems
According to a recent survey conducted by PCMag, consumers are switching between iOS and Android mobile operating systems for a better user experience among other reasons. The two operating systems are competing to bring consumers wider app availability, faster...
Smart Home: Opportunities in the Expected $11.2 Billion Market
In ABI Research's recent report, The UnTelco in Smart Home: Telco Opportunities and Market Activities, they forecast that the smart home market will reach $11.2 billion by 2022. According to the report, Communication Service Providers (CSPs) should pursue...
Cloud Service Providers Anticipate a Change in Business Model by 2020
International Data Corporation (IDC) released results from a new survey that reveals how cloud service demand is changing business models to fit client requirements in infrastructure, applications and other professional services. According to the survey, an average of...
Facial Recognition is Key Biometric Authentication Solution for Smartphones
In a recent report published by Strategy Analytics, four major biometric authentication solutions are forecasted to grow in importance, especially in smartphones. Previous authentication methods included passwords, pins and pattern-swipes. Biometrics offer increased...
