Render Networks CEO Stephen Rose argues that true network intelligence starts in the trench
Telcos have poured significant time, money, and energy into AI for network operations and customer-facing chatbots, but there's a phase of the business that remains much...
The merger highlights SGS’s growing ambitions for its Digital Trust business, and strengthening capabilities in payment security and information security assurance
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The deal: SGS buys India-based cybersecurity company Panacea Infosec, boosting its cybersecurity and compliance...
Physical AI describes intelligent systems that can sense, interpret, and act in real environments
Picture a warehouse robot weaving through aisles at top speed, or a massive shipping crane hoisting containers with millimeter precision. These aren't pre-programmed machines; they're AI...
VoWiFi uses IMS technology to provide a packet voice service delivered over IP via a Wi-Fi network
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Core element — VoWiFi is a key part of telco voice strategies, helping extend coverage, improving indoor performance,...
The telecoms industry remains split. Some players are pushing forward with 6G R&D, envisioning more intelligent, energy-efficient, ecosystem-driven networks. Others remain skeptical, cautious of falling in to similar traps as the model for widespread ROI on 5G networks remains...
Approximately 4,400 Starlink satellites will be moved to lower orbits across 2026
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Switching orbits: Starlink will re-orbit all its satellites operating at 550 km to 480 km from the Earth in 2026.
Safety first: Michael Nicolls,...
Local carriers had deployed 518,854 5G BTS across India as of the end of 2025, according to data from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
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5G growth continues, but at a slower pace – India added...
Singtel has launched Singapore’s first 50 Gbps XGS‑PON fibre broadband trial, a move that goes beyond headline speeds to test how networks can support AI, cloud, and immersive digital services. The pilot highlights a broader industry shift, where access and...
Singtel said the trial also lays the groundwork for next-generation Wi-Fi, autonomous devices, and AI-generated entertainment formats
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50Gbps fiber trial launches – Singtel becomes the first operator in Singapore to test 50Gbps XGS-PON, targeting AI-heavy,...
Hollow core fiber marks a turning point in fiber technology. But first, there are obstacles to overcome
In Sept, 2025, Microsoft Azure announced it is scaling its hollow core fiber (HCF) production by outsourcing manufacturing to Corning and Heraeus. It...
This strategic partnership is aimed at solving one of the big problems facing home FWA deployments
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is an exciting new service that delivers wireless broadband to homes. Like all emerging technologies, challenges arise as it rolls...
Wi-Fi 8 is 'engineered specifically' to meet the requirements of our AI future, says MediaTek
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Reliability and latency over speed - Wi-Fi 8's emphasis on intelligence, reliability, and efficiency reflects the needs of AI-driven and...
Density, latency, and real-time data movement are now the make-or-break variables in modern data center design
Whether you say “Hey Siri” or ask Alexa to dim the lights, you get the response in a blink — even when millions of...
Hiberus will acquire and manage Telefónica Tech’s local operations in Colombia, Mexico and Chile
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Telefónica simplifies LatAm structure – Local operations in Colombia, Mexico and Chile will be transferred to Hiberus as part of the...
UK-based EXA Infrastructure has completed its long-running acquisition of Ireland-based subsea provider Aqua Comms for a knockdown price. The deal, agreed a year ago, strengthens its transatlantic and intra-European subsea connectivity, adding key cables to its 160,000-kilometre fibre network...
Organizations that align ambition with physics rather than narratives will gain durable advantages in 2026
2026 will not be a year of new network generations or completed AI buildouts. It will be a year where the gap between plans and...
Frequency Range 3 (FR3) is positioned between sub-6 GHz and mmWave
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Not mmWave 2.0 – FR3 sits between sub-6 GHz and mmWave and is designed to extend mid-band capacity upward without some of the same...
Gogo's test results show strong, stable network performance across 20 routes, promising high-speed inflight connectivity for business aviation
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A major milestone: Gogo has successfully tested and validated its 5G air-to-ground tower network over 30 flight...
When technologies cross certain adoption thresholds, something changes in the market. It’s called the tipping point because the size and success of the installed base reaches a point where customers trust the technology and its progress becomes unstoppable. This...
AI could reshape digital twins, but we have a way to go before it might be reliable enough
Digital twins in telecommunications are exactly what they sound like -- virtual replicas of network infrastructure that mirror both the physical hardware...
There are plenty of exciting new startups to keep an eye on
The telco AI sector is going through massive growth. According to a Presedence Research report, while representing a $2.66 billion market today, the telco AI market is projected to reach $50.21...
HCLTech moves toward a future of AI-driven growth
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The deal - HCLTech acquires HPE's Telco Solutions business for up to $160 million, absorbing 1,500 specialists across 39 countries and IP serving over 1 billion devices.
An AI...
How does Ookla expect networks to evolve in 2026 to support new applications, devices, and usage patterns?
RCR Wireless News spoke with Kerry Baker, who leads Ookla’s research and content efforts in North America, to learn more about how networks...
Predictions from Zayo, Digital Infrastructure, and Mission Critical Group about what to expect from AI infrastructure in 2026
As AI workloads scale and infrastructure cycles compress, the pressure on networks, power systems, and physical deployment models is intensifying. By 2026,...
Geospatial analytics is now a strategic asset for network planning, customer insights, and AI-driven operations
In the race to deliver faster, smarter, and more resilient networks, CSP and telco leaders are finding a powerful ally in geospatial innovation. Once used...
