Whitepapers

Can 5G Bridge the Urban-Rural Digital Divide?
In this paper we address how 5G can serve rural areas and outline the requirements and trade-offs that result from this use case. In the process of the analysis we uncover many of the practical aspects for successful deployments of 5G in rural areas.
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Defining the Synergies between LEO Satellite Constellations and Submarine Cables
Joint analysis of Xona Partners and Angola Cables of the performance capabilities and cost structure of LEO satellite constellations and submarine cables demonstrate the complementary nature of the two technologies and identifies use cases where strategic relationships between the two ecosystems could develop.
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Fixed Wireless Access in Fiber
Operator Context: A Performance and Spend Analysis
5G extends operating frequencies into the millimeter wave bands to enable high-bandwidth services. In this paper, we compare the performance and cost of deploying fixed wireless access in millimeter waves at 28 GHz to Fiber-To-The-Home deployments. Our objective is to uncover the subtleties of both technologies and identify how they compare.
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Hindsight is 20/20: Internet Technologies Trends Retrospect - What We Thought And What Happened
A retrospect of the most strategic projects we worked on compiled in our insight papers, synthesizing our thoughts, views and learning from engaging innovative technology actors and investors with a sharp focus on advancing the global Internet Infrastructure.
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Competing for the Edge: Analysis of Competitive Dynamics Between Cloud Providers and Telcos
Edge computing stands at the intersection between cloud providers and telcos, each seeking to carve a role in servicing the enterprise. This paper addresses market dynamics and identify the opportunities and leverage players in each ecosystems have.
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Main Trends in the Edge Cloud Ecosystem
In this paper, we review major trends that shape the edge cloud ecosystem with an eye on investment strategy to capitalize on this opportunity.
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