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AT&T sues T-Mobile US over “Easy Switch” tool, alleges AI-driven data scraping

T-Mobile has promoted Easy Switch as a way for new customers to join its network in as little as 15 minutes In sum – what to know: Easy switching – T-Mobile US has introduced a new onboarding tool, which it...

Wi-Fi 8, AI, and why the future of Wi-Fi is managed

It’s hard to keep up with Wi-Fi. Even as telecommunication providers continue rolling out Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7, the next generation is already taking shape. Wi-Fi 8 is now being defined, with early pre-standard products expected around 2027...

Telcos as AI providers: Offering AI-as-a-Service to enterprise clients

Telcos could be major players for enterprise clients who want fast, customized access to AI services Telecommunications operators are moving beyond mere pipes. As enterprise demand for AI accelerates, telcos are starting to think about repositioning themselves as AI solution...

AWS AI Factories could dash Telco’s sovereign AI dreams

New on-premises managed service targets data residency needs, challenging telecommunications providers In sum - what we know: AWS AI factories - A new managed service allowing enterprises and governments to deploy AWS-managed AI infrastructure (Trainium or NVIDIA) within their own data centers. Sovereign...

Before 6G, carriers need to monetize 5G Standalone (Reader Forum)

The bigger truth is that carriers, consumers, and businesses are not yet ready for 6G While some have begun speculating on the futuristic potential of 6G, a more pressing need confronts Communications Service Providers (CSPs): monetizing their massive investments in...

du, Nokia claim first deployment of autonomous 5G slicing

Using machine learning, du can autonomously manage network capacity based on customer requirements In sum – what to know: First autonomous slicing deployment – du and Nokia report the first use of 5G Advanced autonomous slicing, adding real-time, self-adjusting performance control...

A glimpse of Nokia’s private 5G future – as staff in Europe protest

Nokia’s confirmation as Tampnet’s RAN supplier for a major offshore 5G build-out begs questions about the vendor’s future private 5G strategy – just as staff across Europe protest its restructuring plans, which includes the sale of its private 5G...

Mimosa promises purpose-built FWA as a practical alternative to private 5G

Mimosa Networks is offering either an alternative or a complement to private 5G – using unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum to deliver simple, scalable, and cost-effective FWA broadband for enterprises worldwide. In sum – what to know: Simplicity and speed – Mimosa’s point-to-point...

From Community Roots to Global Impact: The Playbook Powering NTT’s Growth with Bruno Berti

In this episode, Bruno Berti, Senior Vice President of Global Product Management at NTT Global Data Centers, shares how a career rooted in telecom and community-first values has evolved into leading global strategy for one of the world’s largest...

Morningstar report: Sovereign AI could be a boon for major telcos

In sum - what to know: Sovereign AI funding opens a new growth path for telcos – Governments investing in domestic AI infrastructure are increasingly turning to operators, whose network and regulatory strengths position them to capture a large share...

Network slicing market to expand by 2030: ABI Research

ABI Research identifies the fastest growth in 'carpeted verticals' such as retail, stadiums and financial services, where slicing requirements are simpler In sum – what to know: Network slicing will scale from $6.1B to $67.5B by 2030 – A tenfold jump...

Who can property owners trust? Navigating telecom consultants in a fast-moving tech environment (Analyst Angle)

Connectivity is no longer an optional amenity but a critical infrastructure in multifamily housing The technology landscape in multifamily housing is shifting faster than most property owners and asset managers can keep track of. Wi-Fi 7 is arriving before many...

How will a fragmented 6 GHz policy shape Wi-Fi 8 adoption?

Wi-Fi 8 is taking shape, but the lack of universal 6 GHz access threatens to limit performance and distort regional rollouts In sum – what to know: 6 GHz is foundational – Wide, clean 6 GHz channels are key to...

Editorial Report: Building an AI-ready infrastructure from the data center to the edge

Whether you buy the specifics of the latest from MIT on 95% of enterprise gen AI projects failing to impact P&L, the directional signal is still clear: it's difficult for large organizations to successfully move from pilot to production. While...

“Our R&D is global” – Nokia responds to criticism of EU/US strategy

Nokia has pushed back against criticism of its European job cuts and US investment drive, insisting reductions in France and Germany are part of a long-planned cost-savings programme and do not undermine its standards work or regional commitment. In sum...

LG Uplus resets structure to boost digital transformation

LG Uplus said the new structure is designed to increase specialization, strengthen product development, and promote closer collaboration across related teams In sum – what to know: LG Uplus launches a 2026 restructuring plan – The company will separate business and...

Market Pulse Report: Open RAN in 2026

Open RAN has made progress, but it’s still far from delivering on its original promise. The multi-vendor vision remains unattained, energy efficiency is still a major concern and CSPs have little incentive to rip and replace what already works....

Telecoms must re-invent itself — and agentic AI holds the key

Agentic AI is the key to reinvention, reinvigoration, and winning the next decade The industry business model is dying. Rows of cubicles, millions of square feet of office space being rented, turnover rates, costs of recruitment, dissatisfied customers, inefficient processes,...

Why Wi-Fi 8 isn’t about speed — and why that matters

The next Wi-Fi generation shifts the focus from peak throughput to intelligence, reliability, and real-world performance. For more than two decades, every major Wi-Fi generation has leaned on one reliable message: it’s faster than the last. Wi-Fi 5 increased peak...

European reductions, US investments – a strange week for Nokia

The timing of Nokia’s announcements last week about continuing European reductions and increasing US investments is awkward – and raises questions, perhaps, when considered with parallel EU calls in Germany and France, where it is cutting jobs, for home-made...

ENEA White Paper: Why Open Gateway/CAMARA Isn’t Plug-and-Play for MNOs

Open Gateway / CAMARA isn’t plug-and-play for MNOs....but it could be implemented efficiently, with the right strategy. Despite global efforts to harmonize and standardize telecom APIs, CAMARA may not be as seamless for mobile operators as it’s often envisioned. Mobile...

Three Wi-Fi 8 features dependent on 6 GHz

Wi-Fi 6E introduced the 6 GHz band; Wi-Fi 7 maximized it; now Wi-Fi 8 will rearchitect how it’s used In sum – what to know: Foundational – Next-generation Wi-Fi depends on wide, clean 6 GHz channels, which enable multi-gigabit throughput, low...

Verizon layoffs signal broader shift in carrier capex priorities — and new pressures on in-building wireless strategies (Reader Forum)

A few weeks ago, Verizon announced the largest round of layoffs in its history In November 2025, Verizon, one of the largest wireless carriers in the United States, announced the largest round of layoffs in its history, marking a pivotal moment for both the company...

Samsung, SK Telecom ink AI-RAN deal

As part of the agreement, SK Telecom will contribute operational data and nationwide test environments In sum – what to know: Samsung and SKT sign a 6G-focused MOU – Collaboration targets AI-RAN advances such as channel estimation, distributed MIMO and next-generation...

Nokia, Telefónica Germany ink RAN deal to boost 5G expansion

Nokia will deliver its energy-efficient, AI-ready AirScale RAN portfolio, including Habrok Massive MIMO radios for the n78 band In sum – what to know: Telefónica Germany extends its RAN deal with Nokia to 2030 – New contract covers Cloud RAN deployment,...