Alejandro Piñero

Feb 22, 2024 | fiercewireless.com | Alejandro Piñero

“Without high-speed internet, you cannot be an American citizen.” Joe Costello, CEO of Kwikbit Internet, is clear: to live and survive in the modern United States, you need access to reliable, fast, and affordable internet. However, this is still a challenge in many remote, rural and deprived areas across the United States.

Feb 15, 2024 | fiercewireless.com | Alejandro Piñero

Recently, IBM and the GSMA announced a partnership to grant telcos of all sizes access to the power of generative AI and accelerate its adoption across the telecommunications sector. The partnership focuses on global reach, with the GSMA committing to undertake a series of training sessions around the globe and virtually alongside IBM, to bring AI tools to everyone and experimentation, with the GSMA Foundry providing a space to innovate and explore GenAI capabilities.

Feb 1, 2024 | fiercewireless.com | Alejandro Piñero

A renewed focus on bridging the digital divide and connecting everyone has reinvigorated the industry’s efforts and capability to build fiber and wireless networks to rural and remote communities. A recent Deloitte study found that today, only 38% of households have a choice of two or more broadband suppliers, and in rural areas, 61% of homes are offered speeds above 25 Mbps -- and when they do, they can expect to pay a 3x premium compared to urban or built-up areas.

Dec 14, 2023 | fiercewireless.com | Alejandro Piñero

EdgeQ is a relative newcomer in the industry, having been founded five years ago, but it has made significant strides in addressing technology needs to deliver advanced networks for users and enterprises alike. Adil Kidwai, VP & Head of Product, joins the Five Nine Podcast to discuss some of the key trends and challenges ahead for the industry, and how a chipset vendor such as EdgeQ plays a pivotal role in driving growth.

Nov 16, 2023 | fiercewireless.com | Alejandro Piñero

Tom Loozen, global telecommunications leader at EY, returns to The Five Nine podcast with the latest results of EY's annual survey. The study surveys over 20,000 households across different geographies, from the U.S. to Europe, Asia, and beyond. They seek to understand consumer behaviors toward technology in the home, where the shortfalls are and the areas of opportunity for not only tech companies but CSPs and ISPs alike.