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2016 Telecommunications Trends: More Choices, Less Lock-In

  • 2016 Telecommunications Trends: More Choices, Less Lock-In-

    Connected Devices

    With 5.5 million devices being connected every day, this is the year of the Internet of Things. Devices around the house will not only be connected, they will be allowed to make decisions on behalf of the owner – determine when to water plants, if milk needs to be ordered. Fitness will also continue to drive the wearables market.

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2016 Telecommunications Trends: More Choices, Less Lock-In

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    Connected Devices

    With 5.5 million devices being connected every day, this is the year of the Internet of Things. Devices around the house will not only be connected, they will be allowed to make decisions on behalf of the owner – determine when to water plants, if milk needs to be ordered. Fitness will also continue to drive the wearables market.

2015 was a great year for the U.S. consumer — rates came down and carriers started shifting away from two-year contracts, giving customers more choice. So what's in store for 2016? David Glickman, CEO of Ultra Mobile, believes it is the year of going global, more devices than ever before, and fewer contractual commitments. Take a look at these six trends for 2016.