Telecom Pragmatics
Telecom Pragmatics specializes in consulting and market research of telecommunications markets and related technologies. We provide individualized reports and analyses on the most critical subject matters in the telecom industry. Our research encompasses the full range of issues in both the wireline and wireless sectors. Our vast amount of experience and proven track record is well known in the space. Whether the discussion involves incumbent local exchange carriers, cellular providers, cable TV firms, CLECs, private enterprises, government entities, or educational institutions, Telecom Pragmatics is often ahead of the pack in determining the future direction of the industry. An outstanding differentiator is our extensive contacts and our ability to gather detailed and honest comments from the service providers and other customers regarding vendors. We conduct primary research throughout the world. Telecom Pragmatics has also advised companies on far-ranging matters such as product additions to actually offering suggestions on mergers and buyouts. Moreover, it has always been and will continue to be the policy of Telecom Pragmatics to represent the facts as discovered and not to embellish or downplay any information we receive. Our reputation is our single most important business quality.
Area of focus:
Backhaul, Ethernet, FTTx, Optical Networks, Wireless
Leading Experts at Telecom Pragmatics(?)
Total Experts: 2
Principal
Sam Greenholtz is a retired manager from Verizon and the Co Founder and Principal of Telecom Pragmatics, a consulting and research firm specializing in the telecommunications market. He has expertise in FTTx, optical networking, VoIP, Ethernet and wireless technologies including LTE, Wi-MAX, 3G, CDMA,...
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Principal
Mark Lutkowitz is a Principal at Telecom Pragmatics, Inc. and he has over 25 years of experience in the telecom market. Prior to this, he spent more than two years at CIR as Vice President of Optical Networking Research. Previously, Mark was the founder and owner of Trans-Formation, Inc., an independent...
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Top 5 Recent News
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Hardball 9/29/09: Commercially Available LTE Handsets Likely By YE2009
September 29, 2009
Samuel Greenholtz, Principal, Telecom Pragmatics
Verizon Wireless Plans Mass LTE Deployment | www.informationweek.com
A little over a year ago, we wrote: “As with FiOS, Verizon wishes to surprise the world with a very aggressive schedule for LTE deployment.” According to the source article, the CTO states, “Verizon Wireless is planning to light up its LTE nationwide network next year in one fell swoop.” The market is also apt to be stunned by the very early availability of 4G handsets.
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Hardball 9/28/09: Impressive Announcement by Ciena
September 28, 2009
Samuel Greenholtz, Principal, Telecom Pragmatics
Ciena unveils next-gen packet optical core | telephonyonline.com
We have never hesitated in the past to point out Ciena’s mistakes and weaknesses. The introduction of these systems by the supplier is definitely remarkable. Some industry analysts, who had an insufficient appreciation of what it takes to play in this game, may now see there was truly a need to be spending all of that R&D money.
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Hardball 9/26/09: The Term “Cable TV Apps” is an Oxymoron
September 26, 2009
Samuel Greenholtz, Principal, Telecom Pragmatics
Cable TV Apps: Where Art Though? | www.lightreading.com
There has never been “the cable app experience.” At the same time, is it really the case that both “Verizon or AT&T [are ever truly] announcing some new suite of TV apps for FiOS or U-verse”? “Twitter”, "fantasy football, and “multiview” were not designed by Verizon executives – they were already around.
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Hardball 9/24/09: Ciena Buying Nortel Assets Would be Mistake
September 24, 2009
Samuel Greenholtz, Principal, Telecom Pragmatics
Ciena: Ready to Pay for Nortel's MEN? | www.lightreading.com
One prominent industry analyst believes that Ciena purchasing Nortel’s optical business would help its position at AT&T. We agree with the analyst in the source article that “such a move would not be a good use of Ciena's cash.” We also argue that it would not do much to strengthen its position at AT&T or anywhere else.
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Hardball 9/17/09: Incredible Spin Continues out of Infinera
September 17, 2009
Samuel Greenholtz, Principal, Telecom Pragmatics
Infinera targets 2010-2011 for 40G, hits metro now | blog.telephonyonline.com
The CEO from Infinera will obviously continue to make statements that defy reality until he steps down next year. The analyst quoted in the article is wrong about the argument regarding the 40G space as being “somewhat compelling. It is not convincing at all.
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GLG Study Groups Relevent to Leading Experts at Telecom Pragmatics(?)
Top 5 Study Groups
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| TMT Council Members in Member Programs | 16017 |
| Telecom Infrastructure & Equipment Experts | 3766 |
| Telecommunications Council Members in Member Programs | 3397 |
| Point-Of-Sale (POS) Terminal Experts | 501 |
| Wireless Services Experts | 489 |
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