Coming soon, a number of objects in our lives will be connected, automatically sharing information and performing functions to save us time and hassle. Thermostats, fitness trackers, car door locks, toll booths, refrigerators, espresso machines, outdoor lighting – they’ll all be part of the Internet of Things (IoT). But someone needs to be responsible for assuring they all stay connected. It’s the perfect opportunity for carriers to deliver more value than ever before. How? –…  MORE

“Plain old telephone service” might seem like a timeworn phrase spoken by your grandmother from the Midwest. But it’s actually a legitimate term telecom companies use to describe, well, plain old telephone service. They even have nifty acronym for it – POTS. “Old” is the operative word here, as the traditional landline is going away like an object in the rear-view mirror. POTS revenue is declining, maintenance costs are rising, and customer service is almost…  MORE

Telecom companies offer an array of services from mobile to data to video. Now they can be an integral part of the Smart City The Smart City concept is based on this: As cities continue to grow, they must grapple with sustainability issues while also providing the best that modern life can supply. Quality jobs, affordable health care, education for all, plus the infrastructure of roads, electricity and clean water. Telecom companies can play a…  MORE