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Jeff KAGAN
Industry Analyst, Columnist, Influencer at Jeff Kagan
Atlanta, United States
Wireless Industry Analyst. Telecom Industry Analyst. Technology Analyst.
Columnist. Speaker, Technology Influencer, Host of "Jeff Kagan Interviews", a podcast with industry leaders.
Jeff KAGAN
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Why the CAIO and AI Analyst are key to company success in AI (Analyst Angle)
RCR
July 28, 2025
To be successful, it’s all about understanding and implementing the right AI strategy over your competition. Artificial Intelligence is the next, big step. It has been around for decades, but has really turned up the heat in the last few years. So, let us take a closer look at two areas every company needs to succeed in. One is the CAIO or Chief AI Officer and the other is the AI Analyst.
Kagan: How companies use industry analysts, influencers and the media (Analyst Angle)
RCR
July 22, 2025
As an Industry Analyst and columnist for several decades, I have attended more client briefings than you can imagine. These are from communications companies in wireless, telecom, cable TV, streaming, broadband and now AI. They all want to convince me, and in fact, everyone that they are the best among their competitors.
Is Huawei on the path to new wireless and telecom growth?
RCR
July 15, 2025
Huawei, the Chinese wireless company, continues to be a mixed bag when it comes to its reputation in the United States. However, during their recent keynote at the MWC conference in Shanghai, they outlined a new strategy for growth. Let’s take a closer look at this approach and consider whether it might be copied by wireless competitors around the globe.
Former FCC Chair Ajit Pai warning America has lost 5G lead to China
RCR
June 30, 2025
Recently, Ajit Pai wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that the United States of America has lost its 5G leadership position to China. Pai is a former FCC chairman and current president and CEO of wireless telecom trade grou CTIA.
Wireless now focusing on improved connectivity and quality
RCR
June 25, 2025
Recently, I had an interesting conversation with Fergal Lawlor, who is the CEO of Alpha Wireless, a wireless antenna solutions company established in 2007. I believe antenna design is one of several important new areas that the wireless industry will focus on going forward, and so it was interesting speaking with Lawlor, who has 30 years of experience.
Why Boldyn Networks is pausing private wireless acquisitions
RCR
June 10, 2025
n previous conversations with Boldyn Networks, and after following their growth, I have seen an aggressive, young company focused on growth through acquisitions. Now, their strategy is shifting, with a focus on organic growth rather than through mergers and acquisitions. So, let’s take a closer look at the company, the private wireless sector and what to expect next from both.
Lessons from Motorola Mobility in the AI era (Analyst Angle)
RCR
June 03, 2025
The Motorola story is one we can all learn from. It has had its highs and lows, and once again, it is reinventing itself. That calls for congratulations to President Sergio Buniac and the entire organization. I like what it is doing today. That being said, the world ahead looks very different thanks to AI. So, what is Motorola Mobility’s AI growth strategy going forward?
Is Charter-Cox cable TV merger a sign of things to come?
RCR
May 27, 2025
It looks like cable TV has begun its next change wave. Over time, it has been through many different levels. Until around two decades ago, this industry was growing. Back then, M&A was about consolidation and turning small cable TV firms into giants. However, the past two decades have been rough for the industry.
How AI is changing the way business gets done
RCR
May 16, 2025
As an advisor to companies, I have noticed how they have been collecting massive amounts of data for decades. Until now, they have been overwhelmed trying to sort through it all and find value. Then, just over two years ago, that challenge intensified. OpenAI introduced their ChatGPT and that started waves of AI growth and transformation.
T-Mobile US has done a great job the past decade — What’s next? (Analyst Angle)
RCR
May 01, 2025
After years of struggling, T-Mobile US has spent the past decade finding its footing and regaining momentum. They were a wireless carrier that lost its way during a major industry shift. What happened next is a story worth telling and worth learning from for every wireless carrier and, in fact, every executive at every company.
Thoughts on Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T earnings
RCR
April 25, 2025
On Tuesday, I was a guest on the Schwab News Network discussing Verizon’s earnings. I also shared thoughts on AT&T, T-Mobile, and the shifting wireless landscape. Let me walk you through some key takeaways from that conversation — plus my expectations for what’s next, and how companies can stay on the right track.
Will private 5G wireless become the next big thing?
RCR
April 17, 2025
Over the past several years, I have visited with and been briefed by several private wireless providers of all sizes. Some are stronger than others. Some are larger. Some are going it alone, while others are partnering or involved in M&A. Some focus only on wireless, while others include wireline.
How RedChat uses AI to help investors with small-cap stock analysis
RCR
February 18, 2025
The world around us is rapidly changing. New technology is radically changing and frankly, improving the way we do everything. I recently spoke with Dave Gentry, CEO of RedChip Companies, about its new, small-cap and microcap stock analysis AI Chatbot tool called RedChat, which uses AI technology to help investors with stock analysis.
Which companies are leading in the private 5G space?
RCR
February 11, 2025
Private wireless has been with us for several years and has gone through several periods of growth and change. Today, it appears Private 5G networks are showing growth. One question is: Will that good news continue? Another question is about the economics of this new industry sector.
China shocks US — first with Huawei, now DeepSeek AI. Is Quantum next?
RCR
February 07, 2025
The United States is a proud country. We wear our pride on our sleeves for everyone to see. Why not? We are proud to be known as the worldwide leader in AI. Or is that just a figment of our overactive imagination? China seems to be working very hard to yank that honor out from underneath us.
How to raise your company’s visibility in noisy industry
RCR
February 03, 2025
Returning home from a client meeting, I was thinking about what they said they needed. In fact, I have heard the same thing from others over many years. Executives want their company to become a better-known brand name in their sector. They want to be seen and heard. They want to be thought of by customers, prospects, workers, the media and more.
Your company must balance new media and old media
RCR
January 30, 2025
Success in media relations has changed for companies, and in fact keeps changing. Do you understand the new rules and how to be successful going forward with both old media and new media? Some companies are making a serious mistake. They are changing their focus. Rather, they should be expanding their focus. That is the only way to succeed going forward. Let me explain.
The secret sauce behind ITEXPO #TechSuperShow growth
RCR
January 27, 2025
For more than nearly four decades, I have sat on panel discussions and given speeches at trade shows, corporate meetings, conferences and more. I have watched the ITEXPO #TechSuperShow grow, year after year for roughly a quarter century. So, I recently spoke with Rich Tehrani, a key leader of the event, because I wanted to learn about their secret sauce. It was a very interesting conversation.
What is Stargate from Softbank, Cisco, OpenAI, President Trump?
RCR
January 23, 2025
AI is coming on quickly and President Trump wants the United States to be the leader. He had a major announcement on building AI infrastructure. The new company is called “Stargate.” Alongside Trump were three industry leaders: Masayoshi Son of Softbank, of Larry Ellison of Cisco and Sam Altman of OpenAI.
What we can learn from MWC25, NABShow, ITexpo, CES2025: Part 2
RCR
January 21, 2025
Think of how AI, Quantum and satellite will transform the wireless industry, for network providers, for smartphones and for apps.
That means networks like AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. That also means resellers like Xfinity Mobile, Spectrum Mobile, the Altice version called Optimum, Cox Mobile, Consumer Cellular, Cricket Wireless and countless others.
What we can learn from MWC25, NABShow, ITexpo, CES2025: Part 1
RCR
January 17, 2025
2025 is turning into a very important year in progression of the wireless and tech worlds. Thanks to new technologies like AI, quantum, IoT and more, this year looks to be full of new ideas, new thinking, new growth, new products and new services. The good news is there are many conferences, expos and events to discuss and explore this new world.
Thank you to AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Starlink, Tesla on LA wildfires
RCR
January 15, 2025
Please allow me to thank the nations wireless and satellite communications providers, their leaders and all their workers for jumping into the middle of the Los Angeles California wildfires. They are helping Americans stay connected and saving lives. That means all the wireless carriers like AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless, plus satellite services like Starlink, by Elon Musk and countless smaller providers as well.
Masayoshi Son steers Softbank to AI investment in US
RCR
January 14, 2025
Softbank is one of the world’s largest, most important and powerful investment companies which plays in many spaces including wireless, Internet, AI, IoT and more. As a young man, Masayoshi Son started Softbank and has successfully grown it to the powerhouse it is today. Now he is focused on growth in the AI space.
Why do new smartphones at MWC19 need so many cameras?
Import from computerworld.com
March 04, 2019
Looking at all the product introductions at this year’s MWC 19, we saw sooooo many cameras on smartphones. Why? Apple iPhone, Google Android and countless others all have multiple cameras. Do we really need that many on a single device? Do we even want them? What about the personal privacy impl
Congratulations to AT&T, Qualcomm and Samsung, the early leaders of the 5G race
Import from computerworld.com
February 25, 2019
5G is coming on strong. At the end of last year, AT&T Mobility was first with the 5G network services. Last week Qualcomm introduced their new 5G chip to empower the next generation of smartphones. After that, Samsung introduced their Fold and 5G smartphones at their Unpacked event.Yes, 5G is
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Why the CAIO and AI Analyst are key to company success in AI (Analyst Angle)
Kagan: How companies use industry analysts, influencers and the media (Analyst Angle)
Is Huawei on the path to new wireless and telecom growth?
Former FCC Chair Ajit Pai warning America has lost 5G lead to China
Wireless now focusing on improved connectivity and quality
Why Boldyn Networks is pausing private wireless acquisitions
Is Charter-Cox cable TV merger a sign of things to come?
How AI is changing the way business gets done
T-Mobile US has done a great job the past decade — What’s next? (Analyst Angle)
Thoughts on Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T earnings
How RedChat uses AI to help investors with small-cap stock analysis
Which companies are leading in the private 5G space?
China shocks US — first with Huawei, now DeepSeek AI. Is Quantum next?
How to raise your company’s visibility in noisy industry
Your company must balance new media and old media
The secret sauce behind ITEXPO #TechSuperShow growth
What is Stargate from Softbank, Cisco, OpenAI, President Trump?
What we can learn from MWC25, NABShow, ITexpo, CES2025: Part 2
What we can learn from MWC25, NABShow, ITexpo, CES2025: Part 1
Thank you to AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Starlink, Tesla on LA wildfires
Masayoshi Son steers Softbank to AI investment in US
Why do new smartphones at MWC19 need so many cameras?
Congratulations to AT&T, Qualcomm and Samsung, the early leaders of the 5G race
