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Mark’s opinion columns are among the most widely read in telecom and mobile. In addition to his free Lens newsletter, Mark writes a monthly opinion column for Fierce Wireless, with a circulation of 85,000+; and bi-weekly for Techpinions, a prominent home for independent tech analysts.
Fierce Wireless |
October 18, 2023
5G Is Approaching The Middle Innings
Recently, I attended the 5G Americas Analyst Forum – an annual gathering of leading wireless industry analysts, plus executives from major operators and suppliers across the mobile ecosystem. A range...
Fierce Wireless |
January 26, 2023
What’s the State of C-V2X?
There was, as usual, a lot of attention to vehicle technology at the 2023 Consumer Electronic show. But there was precious little news about verhicle-to-everything (V2X). Which made me wonder,...
Fierce Wireless |
November 9, 2022
The Sad Story of Starry
The company was a bellwether of the new age of FWA and a pioneer in many respects. What went wrong? A combination of an inability to scale while it had its window; a changed spectrum and competitive environment; and the collapse of the SPAC market.
Fierce Wireless |
June 15, 2022
It’s Three Years into 5G. Where Are We, Compared to Where We Thought We’d Be?
It’s mid-2022, three years since the launch of the first 5G services in the United States. The progress report is, I would say, a mixed bag. On the one hand,...
Fierce Wireless |
August 13, 2021
The U.S. Wireless Business is in A Funk, But 2022 Should Be a Blockbuster Year
Is it just me, or are we in a bit of a funk in the U.S. wireless business? Yes, the first half performance numbers from the MNOs and cable were pretty solid, but 2021 has been pretty lacking in major new service announcements, pricing moves, or competitive drama.
Fierce Wireless |
January 25, 2021
Operator Wins and Fails for 2020
My view of what the major U.S. wireless operators got right...and wrong in 2020.
The Lens |
October 13, 2020
Quick Take on 5G Impact of Apple iPhone 12
Mark's take on the winners and losers in the auction, what it means for 5G and the competitive structure of the wireless industry, and the implications on the even more consequential C-Band auction.
Techpinions |
August 27, 2020
The Long-Term ‘Work From Home’ Trend is Overstated
The transition to WFH for many types of white collar jobs was a swift and quite remarkable mobilization. But I think forecasts about this being a pervasive, long-term trend are overstated.
Fierce Wireless |
May 22, 2023
A Review of the Film ‘Blackberry’
Fierce Wireless |
December 7, 2022
Five Pieces of Advice for Verizon
Fierce Wireless |
April 6, 2021
New T-Mobile One-Year Anniversary: A Report Card
The Lens |
March 16, 2021
An Argument for Spectrum Sharing in the 3.45-3.55 Band
Fierce Wireless |
February 11, 2021
Do Something Useful with Spectrum Auction Proceeds
Fierce Wireless |
December 8, 2020
My View of Top Priorities for the New FCC