Mobile and Wireless Communications

This strategic insight provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving US mobile device trade-in and protection market, with a focus on critical trends in reverse logistics and the underlying economics of trade-in programs. As the market matures, trade-in initiatives are increasingly recognized not only for driving customer acquisition and return...

This report examines the expanding role of smart contracts in city services, beginning with a foundational overview of blockchain technology and smart contracts, including their core principles and applications across various industries. Anchored by Frost & Sullivan’s top three strategic imperatives, the report examines how these technologies are r...

This study explores the critical transition of Latin American telecommunications operators from traditional legacy infrastructures to AI-driven networks. It analyzes how major players like América Móvil, Telefónica, and Liberty Latin America are leveraging AIOps and self-healing mechanisms to overcome operational fragmentation. The report provides ...

Next Generation 911 (NG911) represents an industry transformation that proactively enhances public safety by acknowledging and catering to the rapidly evolving demands, products, lifestyles, and technologies of citizens. In contrast to the legacy voice-centric enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) network, NG911 supports a more diverse set of Internet Protocol (...

Leading mobile operators in APAC are setting ambitious net-zero targets, investing heavily in renewable energy, and embedding circular economy principles into their operations. For these companies, sustainability has evolved from a compliance requirement to a core strategic pillar, influencing financing decisions, infrastructure investments, and pr...

The continued penetration of high-speed broadband services into advanced mobile devices, developments in the cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) markets, and the resurgence of unlimited mobile plans are the top drivers of the North American mobile communications market. This tracker presents metrics for leading mobile ope...

The mobile satellite industry in Latin America is crucial to economic growth, social connectivity, and digital inclusion. As smartphone penetration continues to increase and network coverage expands, the demand for LTE and 5G connectivity drives market innovation, supports businesses, and enhances general access to an essential service. However, gi...

The fifth generation (5G) of wireless technology has arrived and is being rolled out globally. 5G is possible because of the contributions of previous generations of wireless communications and several disruptive technologies, each of which must be understood at least at a high level to paint a full picture of the industry. This study centers on op...

The North American consumer communication services tracker for Q1 2025 provides detailed information about several consumer communication service companies in the United States and Canada. The aggregated data—delivered by country, technology, and company—includes subscriber, revenue, net add (loss), projection, and industry share for the residentia...