Telecommunication operators have innovated at an unprecedented rate, bringing new technologies to consumers and businesses that have changed the way we live. Moreover, consumers have become accustomed to the pace of innovation and have ever-expanding expectations for service, features and value. The U.S. market continues a march of consolidation as greater efficiencies are sought and competition drives down margins. The industry is racing to complete its LTE rollout, implement Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and forge ahead in the as-yet unclear future of the internet of things.