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MasOrange claims Spain’s first 5G-A network

Juan Pedro Tomás -
MasOrange noted that its new 5G Advanced network is a major enhancement of the current 5G Standalone (SA) network In sum – what you need to know: MasOrange launches Spain’s first 5G Advanced network – The telco began deploying 5G-A in...
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Open RAN

Open RAN: Navigating nuances to reap the rewards (Reader Forum)

Sanil Ramachandran, Director of Technology, Networks Business, Samsung Electronics America -
In situations with transformative potential, just before a revolutionary breakthrough takes place, the forthcoming innovation is met with some hesitancy and skepticism. Presently, Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) is experiencing such a moment. The benefits of Open RAN...
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AI Infrastructure

A new battleground — Data center real estate (Analyst Angle)

Isabelle Dumont -
Exponential demand on AI computing capacity has triggered a boom in the data center market: current facilities are going through expansive refactoring, but there is also unparalleled demand to build new facilities. This trend is happening globally with the...
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4g

Vodafone Idea begins 5G trials in Delhi

Juan Pedro Tomás -
Vodafone Idea initially launched its commercial 5G services in Mumbai in March In sum – what you need to know: Vodafone Idea kicks off 5G trials in Delhi – The telco has begun testing its 5G network in India’s capital following...
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5G

SK Telecom experiences big surge in its AI business in Q1

Juan Pedro Tomás -
SK Telecom noted that the cumulative user base of Aster, its AI-based assistant surpassed 9 million In sum – what you need to know: SK Telecom’s AI business is booming – The Korean telco saw strong Q1 growth in AI, with...
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Test and Measurement

Test and Measurement: Spirent’s Q1 in-line as acquisition by Keysight is delayed

Kelly Hill -
Keysight had expected to close its Spirent buy by the end of April; that has been bumped to the end of July Spirent Communications reported that revenue and orders were both "in line with our plan and in line with...
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Spectrum

House committee takes lower 3 GHz, 6 GHz off the auction table in reconciliation mark-up

Kelly Hill -
Reconciliation bill text takes the lower 3 GHz, 6 GHz out of contention for auction. Where does this leave CBRS? New mark-up language dropped last night for the federal budget bill, and it includes a reauthorization of federal spectrum...
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Industrial AI

Siemens lights Industry 5.0 touchpaper with agentic AI for factories

James Blackman -
Industrial agentic AI – Siemens has unveiled AI agents that work autonomously across design, planning, engineering, operations, and service – coordinated by a generative AI co-pilot interface. Industry 4.0 to 5.0 – marks a shift from automated assistance to orchestrated...
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5G

Ericsson, telcos trial 5G Radio Dot System in Taiwan

Juan Pedro Tomás -
Ericsson noted that the test demonstrated that its Radio Dot System can deliver strong indoor 5G performance using the CSPs’ 3.5GHz spectrum and 4x4 MIMO In sum – what you need to know: Ericsson demos indoor 5G – Trial at Taipei...
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Analyst Angle

The Sunday Brief: Two Q1 earnings mysteries

Jim Patterson -
Mother’s Day greetings from Missouri, Iowa, and, by the time most of you read this, Florida, home of the Conexon Ignite workshop (CellSite Solutions has been a longtime supplier of shelters to the electric cooperative community).  Thanks to Randy...
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AI Infrastructure

OpenAI plans global expansion of Stargate project

Juan Pedro Tomás -
OpenAI said the Stargate initiative, unveiled earlier this year by U.S. President Donald Trump, has an estimated long-term cost of $500 billion In sum – what you need to know: OpenAI expands Stargate abroad – The company launched ‘OpenAI for Countries’,...
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AI Infrastructure

ABI Research: AI data center demand to grow at fast pace

Juan Pedro Tomás -
According to ABI Research Principal Analyst Sebastian Wilke, the U.S remains at the forefront of AI data center investments The demand for AI-focused data centers is set to grow significantly in the coming years, outpacing general-purpose cloud infrastructure by a...
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Analyst Angle

Analyst Angle: Will D2D make rural cell sites an endangered species?

RCR Wireless News -
Multiple companies have asked me to analyze this question: will D2D replace the rural cell site? Would it make sense for an operator to shut down a remote site, and simply let the users fall back on NTN coverage from...
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Private Networks

Powering progress—How private mobile networks are transforming utilities

BAI Communications and RCR Wireless News (Sponsored) -
The utilities industry, charged with powering, hydrating, and heating the world, is undergoing a profound transformation. Aging infrastructure, rising resource demands, and the growing complexity of operations make it imperative for utilities to adopt smarter, more resilient solutions. Reliable,...
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5G

Is that it – a wireless router and a pair of specs? (Why enterprise 5G is everything)

James Blackman -
5G growth hinges on enterprise demand, from defense to drones, while consumer breakthroughs lag. Operators must monetize APIs, devices, and networks fast — or risk missing the real 5G opportunity. Note, this is an excerpt from a new 5G...
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AI Infrastructure

Bookmarks: US vs. China — the hybrid game of AI infrastructure

Sean Kinney, Editor in Chief -
Editor’s note: I’m in the habit of bookmarking on LinkedIn and X (and in actual books, magazines, and newspapers) things I think are insightful and interesting. What I’m not in the habit of doing is ever revisiting those insightful,...
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5G

Finance sector hot on 5G APIs – BT, Colt, Orange on how to mix, mash, monetize APIs

James Blackman -
More from FutureNet World: telcos are hopeful 5G APIs will drive revenue by blending networks, cloud, and AI for enterprise apps, and cite on-tap demand from the finance and smart cities sectors; but big challenges remain with cross-domain integration...
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AI-Machine-Learning

Arm’s record Q4 underscores mission: ‘Ensure AI is everywhere and runs on Arm’

Catherine Sbeglia Nin -
Arm reported record financial results for Q4 2025, but cautious guidance for the upcoming quarter rattled investors Arm Holdings plc reported record financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, hitting several key milestones in...
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AI Infrastructure

What is SK Telecom doing in the AI infra field?

Juan Pedro Tomás -
SK Telecom, South Korea’s leading telecommunications company, is making significant strides in AI infrastructure to position itself as a global powerhouse Through its comprehensive “AI Infrastructure Superhighway” and “AI Pyramid Strategy,” the Asian telco is investing heavily in AI data...
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Policy

Can ISPs retain customers on low-income plans as ACP comes to an end? (Reader Forum)

Carl Lepper, Senior Director, J.D. Power's Technology, Media and Telecommunications Intelligence Practice -
The end of the ACP federal program to provide low-cost internet is creating an interesting, but complicated, opportunity for internet service providers This past June, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and its monthly discount on broadband services for qualifying households...
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Network Infrastructure

Closing the digital divide with disaggregation (Reader Forum)

Richard Brandon, Vice President of Strategy, RtBrick -
Amid the economic volatility today, a significant digital divide still exists between urban and rural communities, where many across the US have limited access to acceptable broadband speeds. Eighty-five percent of Americans consider the internet a utility along with...
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Industry 4.0

Private 5G docks at Italian port – Fastweb+Vodafone gets Ravenna gig

James Blackman -
New private 5G infrastructure to enable smart port applications like anti-collision systems, autonomous vehicles, drones for cargo monitoring, and real-time traffic analysis. Private 5G – newly-formed Fastweb+Vodafone will deliver a private 5G network for the Port of Ravenna, covering shipyards,...
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Network Infrastructure

Nokia bets on fiber to future-proof enterprise LANs

Catherine Sbeglia Nin -
With major reductions in cabling and power use, Nokia’s new Aurelis Optical LAN reflects broader industry shifts toward sustainability and open architectures Nokia is advancing enterprise network infrastructure with the launch of its Aurelis Optical LAN, a fiber-based solution designed...
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Network Infrastructure

WBA and partners say enterprise trials confirm Wi-Fi 7’s game-changing gains

Catherine Sbeglia Nin -
WBA, AT&T, Intel and CommScope highlight real-world gains in speed, reliability and efficiency as Wi-Fi 7 sets the stage for next-gen enterprise connectivity The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), in partnership with AT&T, CommScope (RUCKUS Networks) and Intel, has released new...
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AI Infrastructure

What is the Stargate AI project?

Juan Pedro Tomás -
The Stargate AI project is one of the most ambitious infrastructure initiatives ever launched to support AI Spearheaded by a powerful group of technology and investment firms, this massive project aims to build the physical and digital backbone for the...
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