GLG News by Backhaul Experts

It is about time.  The world has been waiting for months to see a mobile phone powered by Google’s Android platform. The price point of $199 is not bad at all.  It is definitely better than Apple’s initial $600 price tag.

I have stated many times that location based technology and services are critical for the future of wireless.

Dan Hesse, CEO of Sprint is focusing on the customer service and new wireless product aspects to help turn his failing business around.  He is also moving forward with a joint WiMax venture with Clearwire, supported by financing from Comcast, Time Warner, Brighthouse, Intel, and Google. ...

China Mobile is keen on the Android phones.  In addition to HTC, China Mobile has formed a joint venture with a local startup to build Android phones. 

The HTC Android phone will be closely compared with the 3G iPhone.  Most likely the look and feel won't be as sleek as the iPhone.  However, Android phones will have the processing speed that is hard to beat.  In addition, the open handset model features may not initially be impressive. ...

ATT needs to offer as close a package/service bundle as they can to their CATV competitors' offerings.  HD is a major service product and has much interest from TV/Video customers, and up until now, ATT can only offer 2 HD streams to the home simultaneously feeding two different HD TV sets.  The...

This article refers to Qwest moving away from video over internet protocol in several cities where they have it in play now, instead opting to use DirecTV to provide video and lock down customers away from cable.  ATT, however, is building the same video IP platform and appears to be sticking...

Nortel’s actions are not reactive.  Nortel’s actions are correct for long term health.

Restructuring its Optical Business Unit and stopping development of LTE is a major indication that Nortel is in dire need of cash, in this depressed valuation time. New management must streamline the operation and bring focus to the areas where Nortel can effectively compete.

No one should be surprised.  We are in a recession.   The telecom carriers have begun rethinking their cap ex programs. Carriers have weasel worded their actions by saying things like: “Spending smarter”, “Spending less in some areas and spending more in other areas”, “We are optimizing...