TELL IT LIKE IT IS blog

Andrew Seybold presents a timely, level-headed look at wireless communications issues and products. Because his penchant for accuracy is so well known, his opinions provoke a wide range of reactions. He listens as well as he prognosticates and he likes to stir the pot. Jump in and liven the discussion! The issues you care about are the issues he’s talking about.

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Cross-Propagation: The March Shows – 02.09.2010

There is no better way to get the ball rolling than to attend each other’s shows. more

Google Repeats Wireless Mistakes – 01.15.2010

[Google,] Perhaps it will become clear to you why network operators test phones and certify them before they are put onto a network. more

Email at 39,000 Feet – 12.19.2009

It worked well for me and I was able to answer a number of emails while in the air...But I don't think many people will pay $8 for access during a 2-hour flight. Perhaps once, because it is fun. more

Shared Broadband Networks – 12.06.2009

This Telus/Bell Mobility partnership provided the companies with cost savings and more coverage in a shorter period of time. Customers benefit from better coverage and, I believe, better service from the two network operators. more

Radio Club of America Turns One Hundred – 11.28.2009

Just as the industry needs an infusion of young, bright people who have radio running through their blood, so too does the Radio Club of America if we are to pass along more of the vital lessons our living pioneers can share with future generations more

Channelized vs. Broadband – 11.07.2009

Broadband is one more tool—not the only tool we will ever need. more

Wireless 101 – 10.23.2009

We have been holding our Wireless Universities for sixteen years now, starting the first year of the CTIA Wireless APP show (now Wireless I.T. &... more

Mobile Satellite Comes of Age – 10.22.2009

A joint effort between AT&T Wireless and TerreStar has resulted in a mobile satellite phone that looks like a modern smartphone. It is sleek, comfortable in the hand, well designed for one-handed or two-handed typing and most notably is missing the ubiquitous antenna that has come to be accepted on prior devices with satellite functionality. more

And The Winner Is – 10.17.2009

Our four Finalists for this year's event were ShoZu, Snac, Truphone, and Vringo. These applications were demonstrated in the afternoon and our attendees selected the winner. more