Monthly Archives: May, 2025

The critical value gap – AI, 5G, and the long road to reinvent telcos

In sum – what to know Outward reinvention – top telcos discuss the task to go from rigid inward-focused network operations to agile outward-focused service...

Why is networking critical to AI infrastructure?

As AI becomes more embedded in our daily lives, supporting infrastructure must evolve to meet the surging demands. While GPUs and data center design often...

Four ways network operators are getting value from AI

OXON HILL, Md.—In panels and conversations at this week's International Telecoms Week, some of the reality of practical AI applications for network operators emerged....

India tightens satcom rules as global players seek entry

The new satcom rules signal the country's efforts to tighten national defenses as foreign interest grows India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a sweeping...

Private LTE at sea – Maersk builds private LTE on 450 vessels to track shipping cargo

Danish shipping company A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has recruited a whole ecosystem of private network and IoT solutions providers to start work on a new...

The ins and outs of Europe’s new Radio Equipment Directive (Reader Forum)

Europe is heading for a connected device overhaul. For years, the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) set the rules for wireless devices, ensuring they meet...

AI in the RAN (AI RAN) vs AI on the RAN – different concepts, different questions

In telecom, ‘AI RAN’ and ‘AI in the RAN’ (AI in RAN) refer to the same concept, effectively: the integration of artificial intelligence (AI)...

What does it take to put AI to work in the air interface?

Artificial intelligence is dominating discussions across the telecom landscape, as the industry grapples with how and where to apply AI to improve efficiency or...

Inside InvestAI — Europe’s ambitious $20 billion plan to build AI gigafactories

The European Union has unveiled an ambitious new plan dubbed InvestAI, part of which includes the buildout of large-scale AI gigafactories At the AI Action...

From legacy to agility — What’s driving the cloud-native transformation?

Telecom operators are moving from legacy systems to cloud-native networks built for speed, scale and resilience As global data demands accelerate and next-generation services take...

Eutelsat selects Orange leader as new CEO

Satellite operator Eutelsat appoints telecom veteran Jean-François Fallacher as CEO, another sign of satellite and telecom convergence In a move that underscores the broader ways...

AI, Wi-Fi, smartphones, tariffs: Four takeaways from MediaTek’s Q1

MediaTek reported consolidated revenue of approximately $4.7 billion USD, an increase of 11.1% from the previous quarter MediaTek reported its Q1 2025 earnings on April...

Qualcomm continues to deliver on diversification strategy

The automotive segment — a key growth driver for Qualcomm — was up 59% quarter-over-quarter Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon took the top-job with the San...

AT&T expands fiber footprint via PRIME FiBER deal

AT&T is panning for broadband gold in Arizona, teaming with PRIME FiBER to expand fiber coverage AT&T and PRIME FiBER are extending their open-access...

Operators tread carefully – weighing 5G SA costs, complexity, payoffs

Operators are moving through the gears with 5G SA and 5G-Advanced, balancing cap-ex constraints, operational complexity, and uncertain returns. While slicing, RedCap, and private...

AI is reshaping the cellular network — ELAA unleashes spectrum’s potential (Analyst Angle)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already showing it is having a significant impact on the world’s economy, our online experiences and sourcing information — both...

EXA boosts global fiber capacity 15% with Nokia upgrade

In sum – what to know: Capacity boost – 1.2 Tbps upgrade lifts EXA’s network by 15%, coutesy of a Nokia coherent optical engine and...

What are AI colocation and edge data centers?

As AI reshapes nearly every industry, the infrastructure supporting these technologies is rapidly evolving Though often mentioned together, AI colocation and AI edge data centers...

Power problems behind AI growth — What you need to know

The rapid growth of AI is putting pressure on global electricity systems and raising a new set of problems As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more...

Bookmarks: Powering AI infrastructure and the Theory of Constraints

Editor’s note: I’m in the habit of bookmarking on LinkedIn and X (and in actual books) things I think are insightful and interesting. What...

6G Foundry: Refreshing the lower-band spectrum design

6G research points to a new lower-band system spectrum design to significantly improve wireless capacity, coverage and efficiency A new lower-band spectrum design for 6G...

FCC revisits satellite spectrum power levels

In the new space-based communications era, the Federal Communications Commission is taking a fresh look at satellite spectrum power transmission levels that have not...

Frontier surpasses Q1 expectations with 107K new fiber subs

Frontier added 107,000 fiber subscribers in Q1 2025 — outpacing expectations and boosting its appeal ahead of Verizon’s $20 billion acquisition Frontier Communications kicked off...

Cloud, AI drive Microsoft’s strong growth

'Cloud and AI are the essential inputs for every business', said CEO Satya Nadella Microsoft reported a record quarter driven by its cloud business, which...

Kagan: T-Mobile US has done a great job the past decade — What’s next? (Analyst Angle)

After years of struggling, T-Mobile US has spent the past decade finding its footing and regaining momentum. They were a wireless carrier that lost...
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