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Our Expert Views content provides the ideal narrative for businesses, subject matter experts, and those interested in the expert network industry's latest trends and talking points. These in-depth perspectives cover various industries, business verticals, sectors, and regions, supporting our global clientele.

Can Starlink Ever Be Viable?
18 Feb 2021

Can Starlink Ever Be Viable?

Mike_Cook

Principal (Apr 2019 - Present)

SpaceX’s Starlink aims to deliver global broadband via tens of thousands of LEO satellites, but faces huge hurdles in cost, regulation, capacity, and affordability—making large-scale profitability and subscriber targets highly uncertain despite its technological promise.

Telecom Challenges in Small Island Nations
17 Feb 2021

Telecom Challenges in Small Island Nations

Henry_Dijkstra

Founding Partner (Feb 2012 - May 2021)

Small island nations’ telecoms struggle with cultural decision-making, limited OPEX funding, overstretched technicians, vendor reliance, poor network integration, and logistical challenges, with sustainable operational funding remaining the central obstacle to effective deployment.

How Operators Can Rapidly Expand 5G Coverage
22 Jan 2021

How Operators Can Rapidly Expand 5G Coverage

Prakash_Sangam

Founder & Principal (Aug 2018 - Present)

5G adoption is accelerating, driven by devices and demand for high speeds. mmWave bands offer vast spectrum but limited coverage, requiring hyper-dense networks. Integrated access backhauls (IABs) enable rapid, cost-effective deployment.

Insights For A Successful Digital Transformation
15 Dec 2020

Insights For A Successful Digital Transformation

Erwan_Gaultier

Senior Advisor, Board Member and Investor

Digital transformations often fail due to poor orchestration, weak agility, and limited customer focus. Success requires systemic thinking, lean execution, empowered leadership, and continuous learning across business and IT.

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10 Sep 2020

Benefits and Design Challenges of 5G

Fram_Akiki

President

5G, the fifth-generation network, promises gigabit speeds, ultra-low latency, and massive device connectivity, enabling smart cities, Industry 4.0, and autonomous vehicles. Deployment faces challenges in infrastructure, chipsets, devices, and operator coordination.

Why Are 5G Phones Different Than 4G
13 Jan 2020

Why Are 5G Phones Different Than 4G

Abdul_Hye

Principal Engineer (Mar 2017 - Present)

5G smartphones, initially using sub-6GHz, will evolve to mmWave frequencies, requiring advanced RF front-end modules and antenna designs. Leading chipsets like Snapdragon 865, MediaTek Dimensity 1000, and Exynos 5100 enable higher speeds, efficiency, and next-generation network capabilities.