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The case for continuous cloud-native function validation

As operators embrace multi-cloud and cloud-native architectures, cloud-native function validation is proving to be a continuous requirement than a one-time check As operators have migrated to multi-cloud, the reliability of network functions has become a new source of worry. Many...

AT&T on the connectivity strategy behind Mitsubishi’s 5G-enabled outlander

AT&T said that while many in-vehicle services can function over 4G, advanced use cases increasingly benefit from 5G performance In sum – what to know: 5G as a vehicle platform - AT&T is positioning 5G as the foundation for software-defined vehicles,...

What the Synopsys and Global Foundries transaction signals

Synopsys returns focus to core IP business, as ARC and MIPS come together under GlobalFoundries In a move that signals a major strategic pivot, Synopsys has agreed to sell its ARC Processor IP business to New York-based foundry vendor GlobalFoundries...

How could AI be used to conserve telco energy consumption?

Telcos are known for their heavy energy use, but so is AI. Could one, ironically, help the other? Telecom operators rank among the most power-hungry companies on the planet, consuming roughly 1-2% of global electricity demand. As 5G networks expand and...

The hidden pattern in Nvidia’s billion-dollar deals (Analyst Angle)

Nvidia is not spending its market valuation windfall on random diversification If you look at Nvidia's deals over the last three years, they seem scattered. A handful of small software buys. A couple of massive strategic investments. Some moves that...

Viettel completes Vietnam’s first 5G-A trial

Viettel plans to begin rolling out 5G-Advanced in 2026, using the 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands already licensed for 5G In sum – what to know: Trial hits 7.3 Gbps – Viettel achieved speeds six times faster than current 5G...

Operators see FWA momentum, but potential capacity limits loom

Dell’Oro Group VP Jeff Heynen told RCR that U.S. operators are being careful not to over-utilize their spectrum for FWA Disciplined expansion - Operators are carefully managing spectrum and capacity to protect mobile performance, limiting how aggressively Fixed Wireless Access...

Why AT&T’s FirstNet is planning to add satellite connectivity to its emergency network

A layer of satellite connectivity will enable FirstNet to provide coverage for “any potential emergency”, says FirstNet President, Scott Agnew In sum — what to know: FirstNet tests satellite connectivity: Working alongside AST SpaceMobile, AT&T’s FirstNet is testing a direct-to-cellular satellite service...

SK Telecom debuts “A. auto” in-car AI

The car could be the best place for telcos to deliver AI features In sum - what we know: A. auto launch - SK Telecom announced its in-vehicle AI agent on Jan 14, 2026, debuting in Renault Korea's Filante model. Broad capabilities - The system...

Reliance Jio weighs 2.5% IPO in 2026

The potential IPO by Jio could raise over $4 billion at current valuations, according to a previous estimate In sum – what to know: India’s biggest IPO in sight – Jio is weighing a 2.5% listing that could raise over $4...

How AI workloads are changing the rules of testing in data centers

Two modes of AI activity are pushing the limits of data center fabrics, driving the need for next-gen testing “Connectivity is becoming the lynchpin for AI scaling,” said Stephen Douglas, Head of Market Strategy, Spirent, in a session of...

KPMG report: Telco CEOs expect to make money on AI in three years

KPMG report highlights strong investment in agentic AI and education In sum - what we know: ROI expectations – 84% of leaders expect positive AI ROI within 3 years; 22% anticipate it in 12 months or less. Agentic AI – 62% believe agentic AI will...

Editorial Report: The expanding footprint of test and measurement

Test and measurement has, since the beginning, carried the weight of innovation, but has remained largely out of sight for the rest of the world. It has rightly been described, among other things, as the hidden layer that makes...

NEC exits 4G/5G base station market

Going forward, NEC plans to concentrate on equipment for defense-related and other specialized applications In sum – what to know: NEC exits 4G/5G development – The company will stop investing in base station R&D while continuing to support existing deployments. Competitive pressure...

Chunghwa Telecom posts record revenue and profits in 2025

Chunghwa Telecom reported that its FTTx subscribers reached 3.93 million as of the end of last year In sum – what to know: Record financial performance in 2025 – Revenue hit NT$236.11 billion, supported by steady telecom and ICT growth. Mobile and...

AI optics – Ciena catches sail on AI fibre wave

The AI build-out is rewriting the fibre comms order-book – between data centres and within data centres, right down to the rack itself. As power constraints, scale-out architectures, and interconnect bottlenecks push fibre ever closer to the data-centre edge,...

FWA keeps gaining ground — and operators are betting bigger

A new report from Dell'Oro Group estimates that total FWA subscriptions will surpass 191 million by 2029 In sum – what to know: FWA growth holds - Dell’Oro expects total fixed wireless revenues to rise about 10% in 2025 as operators...

The Rooftop Gold Rush: David Bacino on the Future of Wireless Real Estate

In this episode, David Bacino, CEO of Symphony Towers and Operating Partner at Palistar Capital, shares a remarkable 40-year journey across the wireless ecosystem — from carrier-side operations to manufacturing, infrastructure ownership, and investment. His deep experience reveals how...

What is unequal modulation (UEQM) in Wi-Fi 8?

With UEQM, stronger streams can use higher-order modulation, while weaker streams can fall back to more robust modulation Unequal modulation (UEQM) in Wi-Fi 8 refers to the ability to assign different modulation orders to different spatial streams in a Multi-Input...

SoftBank turns to hybrid-powered base station in its net-zero push

The operator is testing a hybrid-powered base station in Japan that offers a look at how operators can check carbon footprint without sacrificing service continuity Hybrid-powered base station: SoftBank is experimenting with a hybrid-powered base station that can significantly reduce...

NTT Data forms JV for intra-Asia submarine cable

The JV project, known as the Intra-Asia Marine Cable (I-AM Cable), will link Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore; it is between NTT Data, Sumitomo and JA Mitsui Leasing In sum – what to know: Intra-Asia system – NTT Data, Sumitomo and JA...

Samsung completes first commercial call using vRAN

The trial builds on a 2024 milestone, when Samsung completed an end-to-end vRAN call in a lab environment using Intel’s Xeon 6 system-on-chip In sum – what to know: Closer to commercial reality - Samsung said the milestone moves cloud-native RAN...

Autonomous operations: Why communications providers can’t afford to wait (Reader Forum)

Amid heightened network expectations, communications providers are faced with increasingly complex environments In today’s hyperconnected world, disruptions or disconnections of any form are more than an inconvenience. They have evolved into reputation and financial liabilities that no organization wants to...

CommScope through a telescope – what’s left after $10.5bn Amphenol sale

Amphenol has completed its $10.5 billion cash acquisition of CommScope’s CCS business, leaving CommScope with Ruckus and ANS, rebranded together as Vistance Networks. ANS has been rebranded individually as Aurora Networks. The deal streamlines CommScope, and expands Amphenol’s fiber,...

CES 2026: Keysight, Samsung demonstrate NR-NTN link in n252 band as direct-to-cell connectivity takes shape

The demonstration verifies vendor interoperability, while publicly validating the n252 S-band in a non-terrestrial network system In sum — what to know:  The demo: Keysight, Samsung achieved a live NR-NTN connectivity on a commercial-grade Samsung modem chipset in a demo at...