Under the ATHENA architecture, SK Telecom plans to gradually apply AI- and cloud-based automation across all network layers
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6G roadmap – SK Telecom’s ATHENA paper outlines its post-2030 network evolution strategy, continuing a 6G series...
How is AI reshaping modern network infrastructure? And what role can Europe play?
It’s no secret that there’s been a steep rise in data generation, driven largely by the growth in connected devices, cloud computing, digital services, and new AI...
As well as Rakuten Mobile, KDDI has started to deploy open vRAN, and SoftBank is also interested – says Omdia
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Leading APAC – Japan is Asia-Pacific’s leading Open vRAN market, with Rakuten operating the largest...
Pre-MWC, Telefónica has detailed advances in AI-driven network automation and enterprise edge. It has 12 level-4 autonomous use cases across Spain, Germany and Brazil (targeting level 4 across its operations by 2030), and has partnered Mavenir on core AI,...
According to Telefónica's Alex Harmand, agentic AI changes how network APIs generate revenue by shifting pricing away from individual API calls
Telefónica and Nokia have recently collaborated to test how AI software agents could support the use of network APIs,...
From real-time 5G slice validation to next-gen AI RAN software, Ericsson has highlighted a number of innovations ahead of MWC – spanning network performance, autonomous operations, and 6G readiness; with collaborations from Ookla, Apple, MediaTek, Swisscom, and Mistral AI.
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During the tests, Samsung and KT said they recorded peak downlink speeds of up to 3 Gbps in the 7 GHz band using X-MIMO
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3 Gbps at 7 GHz – Field testing using X-MIMO delivered...
Richard Gilhooley, director of public affairs at Telus, told RCR Wireless News that the telco's 5G coverage currently reaches 90% of the country's population
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90% coverage – Telus says its 5G network already reaches 90%...
Could AI dramatically change how DSS works?
Radio spectrum is pricey. Operators drop billions at auction to lock down licensed frequency bands, and every single frequency counts. Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) was built to address exactly this, enabling new technological...
Under the terms of the agreement, Samsung will provide a cloud-native 5G and 4G core solution running on Dell PowerEdge servers
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Core modernization – Samsung moves from RAN supplier to core provider for Videotron, deepening...
Moving beyond regional SKUs can reshape mobile radio design and global user experience
Every year original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face the daunting task of forecasting demand for multiple regional variants of the same product to fulfil market requirements. An American...
Not likely — but Wi-Fi offload might
The 6G network is coming, and the telecommunications industry has no shortage of ambition: higher performance, “implantables,” tighter integration with AI, and increasingly seamless connectivity across environments.
And yet, one of the most persistent challenges...
Ericsson and Mistral AI will jointly research and develop AI agents for use in telecom networks
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Practical use cases - The partnership focuses on practical operational and research, including legacy code migration, AI-assisted 6G research,...
Telcos are embracing AI whole-heartedly, according to Nvidia
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State of AI in Telecommunications - 90% of survey respondents state AI is helping to increase annual revenue and drive down costs.
Investment surge - 89% of telecom operators plan...
The hype around D2D shows no sign of slowing down, but some experts are skeptical of its commercial viability
A group of skiers on a backcountry expedition in Lake Tahoe were caught in a massive avalanche Tuesday morning. What was...
Operators already deployed around 500,000 5G base stations across India
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1bn 5G users by 2031 – Subscriptions expected to rise from 400 million today to 1 billion, reaching nearly 79% penetration.
Full 5G coverage – Around...
Singtel Singapore views Latin America as a long-term growth market
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Brazil sales office launch – Singtel to open a local presence by Q3 2026 to support multinational enterprise customers.
Focus on SD-WAN and SASE – Overlay...
Deploying and operating Open RAN environments is far more complex than the vision suggests
Open RAN (Radio Access Network) has been heralded as a breakthrough for mobile operators, promising flexibility, innovation, and vendor diversity by disaggregating hardware and software into...
Telefónica is working with Nokia to test how AI agents can support the use of network APIs
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Open Gateway limits – Harmand said today’s API-centric model works for atomic capabilities, but becomes structurally inefficient for...
Addressing regulatory backlogs, the bill seeks to establish a fast-tracked shot clock for approval of satellite and space licenses
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Clearing regulatory backlog: Senate Commerce okays a bipartisan legislation with amendments, that seeks to "streamline" FCC’s...
MasOrange and Ericsson said the network upgrades could support applications such as cloud gaming, real-time video, AR/VR, and connected wearables
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5G-A live in 20 cities – MasOrange has activated new RAN capabilities nationwide, including in...
Dave Bolan research director at Dell'Oro told RCR Wireless News that the research firm projects the 5G MCN market to account for more than 50% of the market this year
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MCN revenues up 15% –...
Nokia also estimates that AI could represent 30% of all global traffic
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A new traffic wave - Unlike video or SaaS, AI generates compounding demand through user interactions, API calls, agent-to-agent workflows, and constant data...
The company collaborated with defense company, Leonardo, and the Italian Navy to trial a 5G Standalone network aboard naval ships
5G SA at sea: Ericsson collaborates with Leonardo and the Italian Navy to demonstrate 5G SA connectivity between two naval...
RADCOM posted revenue of $71.5 million for fiscal 2025, up 17.2% year-over-year, marking steady growth for six years in a row
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Strong financial performance: RADCOM’s revenue for full-year 2025 was up 17.2% year-over-year, with operating...
