Apple’s priciest iPhone is the most shipped model in the world
The top-end iPhone 14 Pro Max was the most popular smartphone globally in the first half of this year, according to analyst Omdia.
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5G and eSIM drive increased enterprise IoT growth
New research reveals that enterprises around the world are broadly optimistic about the prospects presented by IoT and are harnessing the latest technologies to exploit them.
The evolution of BSS and OSS in the telecoms sector
BSS and OSS lie at the heart of how telecoms networks function in terms of customer and network management respectively, and new technologies such as AI and virtualisation are changing the landscape.
Research reveals telecoms customers still value the human touch
A survey of telecoms consumers reveals they usually prefer to deal with people, as opposed to machines, when interacting with their CSP.
How do we balance the opportunities and threats presented by AI?
Analyst firm Omdia recently hosted an afternoon of presentations and discussion of the current state of play with artificial intelligence.
East Asian telcos ahead on digital transformation
Telecoms operators the world over are embracing digital transformation and developing services in new sectors, and players from East Asia are ahead of the pack, new research published this week shows.
Apple makes gains as global smartphone shipments drop
Global smartphone shipments totalled 268.5 million units in Q1 2023 according to the latest Omdia figures – down 12.7% year-on-year and down 11.1% from the previous quarter.
Enterprises are throwing money at AI
AI has become a significant investment for most enterprises – with 42% now having a dedicated budget of $1 million or more – according to a report by market analyst Omdia.
Study highlights increasing dependence of operators on hyperscalers
A new report from analyst firm Omdia suggests operators’ best chance of growth in the consumer market comes from partnering with Big Tech.
6G could do with moving away from industry jargon
InterDigital and Omdia have teamed up for a joint study arguing that in order to measure the success of future 6G services, new ‘quality of personal experience’ metrics will be needed.
Global RAN market continues to stagnate
Telecoms analyst firm Dell’Oro has announced that the 2022 market for Radio Access Network kit came in below expectations.
Smartphone market plunges to lowest Q3 shipment level since 2014
Analyst estimates agree that the global smartphone market is at a historical low as macroeconomic headwinds hit consumer sentiment.
Verizon identifies tech perception gaps between managers and staff
US telco Verizon has highlighted that the higher a person climbs up the corporate ladder, the harder it is for them to see what’s happening down at the bottom.
Telcos navigate an industry in flux at Network X 2022
Initial themes at the Network X 2022 trade show included how the industry is changing to incorporate new players and business models, and how telcos can thrive rather than crumble in the face of that change.
Telecoms revenue per user is falling despite 5G and fibre rollouts
A report by analyst firm Omdia claims revenues from mobile and fixed broadband services will grow 14% between 2022 and 2027, however monthly Average Revenue Per User will fall by 4.2%.
The connected car market is edging towards a mass-media tipping point
Apple, Google and Amazon will soon be among the media giants livening up dull car journeys with in-car entertainment services.
UK is just 53 in the world on fibre development
Analyst firm Omdia has published its Global Fiber Development 2022 Index and it reveals that many supposedly developed countries are lagging behind.
5G uptake doubles but mobile usage gap is still a problem
Separate figures from two different industry groups this week paint a mixed picture of the current state of mobile connectivity and usage.
TV subscriptions to pass 3 billion in 2027 – Omdia
New research predicts the number of global online video subscriptions will exceed 2 billion, and the number of pay TV subscriptions will ‘still’ be 1 billion in 2027, though Netflix expected to lose 2 million customers in Q2 2022.
Smartphone shipments fell globally in Q1, dragged by a Chinese slowdown
Global smartphone shipments fell by 12.9% in Q1 2022 to 308 million units, representing the third consecutive quarter that figure has gone down, according to analyst firm Omdia.
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