** As published in RCR Wireless News **

LAS VEGAS — There’s no denying the special romance most Americans have with television. But expanding that popular pastime into an equal (or dare they dream, greater) experience on small screens has been as tough and costly as any in the entertainment business.

In an industry where risks rarely pay off — look to NBC’s late-night TV debacle as a perfect example of the power of the status quo in television — technology companies, broadcasters and carriers are trying to open a newer, more daunting platform that could quickly surpass the reach of in-the-home TV by at least 3-to-1.

As you can imagine, none are taking the same path to get there, but things are starting to gel throughout the ecosystem even while every player admits profits won’t be coming anytime soon. Read more