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Phone Arena
09-05-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
CTIA warns AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon customers will start experiencing congestion next year
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon all use their 5G spectrum to provide wireless broadband connectivity to homes and offices. This broadband technology is known as Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). FWA uses excess capacity on mobile networks for provision of services. However, it might not be long before the Big Three run out of capacity on their networks. AT&T , T-Mobile , and Verizon , who are the leading providers of FWA services, were responsible for most of the growth in the broadband industry in Q1. They outdid cable and fiber operators, per Light Reading. Since 5G networks have finite capacity, this growth streak will ultimately end. Wireless companies rely on the same networks to serve 330 million smartphone users in the US. Both T-Mobile and Verizon are said to be quickly using up their network resources and according to some Bernstein analysts, their networks may start getting congested before 2030. —Bernstein analysts, May 2025 Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA), which represents the US wireless communications industry and the companies, has presented a more conservative forecast. The trade association expects spectrum shortage to start affecting customers as early as 2026. It also warns that by 2027, networks will not be able to meet around a quarter of demand in high-traffic areas during peak hours. By 2035, companies will only be able to meet 27 percent of peak demand. —CTIA, May 2025 CTIA refrained from naming any specific operator and since it is a lobbying association for AT&T , T-Mobile , and Verizon , its calculations are often regarded with suspicion. After all, one of its key missions is to convince regulators to release more spectrum for Cowen analysts have hinted that CTIA is raising a false alarm and while spectrum is a limited resource, there is no scarcity crisis yet. Ookla's findings appear to support that, with the connectivity insights company reporting that FWA speeds offered by T-Mobile and Verizon have been increasing significantly over the past year. If the networks were overloaded, this wouldn't be the case. Bernstein analysts also found that T-Mobile 's FWA customers consume roughly 30 times more data than smartphone customers. According to their estimates, Verizon is using about 83 percent of its total network capacity, T-Mobile is using nearly 68 percent of what's available, and AT&T is using 44 percent of its total cautioned that their calculation was "not an absolute measure of utilization" and does not imply that carriers are "operating near 100% utilization of their capacity." For now, there is no need to worry about capacity constraints. However, it's important to report that it's hard to predict future demand based on today's network usage so FWA providers may want to start looking for new spectrum sources.
IOL News
28-04-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Sky-high success: Cape Town and King Shaka airports crowned champions at the 2025 Skytrax Awards
King Shaka International Airport was named best regional airport in Africa at the 2025 Skytrax awards. King Shaka International Airport was named best regional airport in Africa at the 2025 Skytrax awards. In a proud moment for South Africa, Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) and King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) have been recognised as premier travel destinations at the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards. The awards ceremony took place on April 9 during the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Madrid, Spain, and highlighted the exceptional service and amenities provided by these airports. CTIA clinched three notable accolades, being named the best airport in Africa, the best airport staff service in Africa, and the cleanest airport in Africa. These achievements are a testament to the dedication and hard work of the teams at the airport, ensuring a top-notch experience for passengers from around the globe. Meanwhile, KSIA in Durban received the title of best regional airport in Africa, further cementing its reputation as a key regional hub. The award underscores KSIA's commitment to delivering seamless, customer-focused experiences that make every traveller feel valued and welcomed. The Skytrax awards are based on an extensive survey conducted with insights from passengers of over 100 nationalities, who evaluated their experiences across more than 575 airports worldwide.
IOL News
22-04-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Cape Town and King Shaka Airports shine at the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards
Passengers at Cape Town International Airport, which received three awards, including best airport in Africa, at the 2025 Skytrax awards. In a proud moment for South Africa, Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) and King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) have been recognised at the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards. The awards ceremony took place on April 9 during the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Madrid, Spain, and highlighted the exceptional service and amenities provided by these airports. CTIA clinched three notable accolades, being named the best airport in Africa, the best airport staff service in Africa, and the cleanest airport in Africa. These achievements are a testament to the dedication and hard work of the teams at the airport, ensuring a top-notch experience for passengers from around the globe. KSIA in Durban received the title of best regional airport in Africa, further cementing its reputation as a key regional hub. The award underscores KSIA's commitment to delivering seamless, customer-focused experiences that make every traveller feel valued and welcomed. The Skytrax awards are based on an extensive survey conducted with insights from passengers of over 100 nationalities, who evaluated their experiences across more than 575 airports worldwide. King Shaka International Airport was named best regional airport in Africa at the 2025 Skytrax awards. Image: Independent Newspapers Archive The survey, conducted from August 2024 to February 2025, assessed key performance metrics across the entire passenger journey, from check-in and arrivals to shopping, security, and gate departures. 'These awards, based on feedback from passengers, reflect the dedication of our teams and the faith that passengers continue to place in our airports," said Mpumi Mpofu, CEO of Airports Company South Africa (ACSA). "Our goal is to provide a seamless, safe, and enjoyable travel experience for all who pass through our airports. These recognitions affirm that we are on the right path and inspire us to continue raising the bar.'
