Yearly Archives: 2026

CES 2026: LitePoint clears testing milestone with Qualcomm’s upcoming Wi-Fi 8 platform

Even as the world is still settling into Wi-Fi 7, hardware for the next generation is already moving from concept to test bench In sum—...

Back down to Earth: How invisible highways of light are outclassing orbital satellite connectivity (Reader Forum)

Why not take the same strands of light that already power the world’s fiber-optic cables and let them travel freely through the air? When...

Ofcom maps out split-priority approach for upper 6 GHz band

The 6 GHz spectrum sharing proposal outlines a Wi-Fi-first, mobile-later approach In sum – what to know: Wi-Fi first, mobile later - The split-priority approach gives...

SoftBank, Ericsson and Qualcomm trial 5G and 5G-A

The new Tokyo trial reduced wireless link latency by around 90% compared with scenarios that did not use 5G and 5G Advanced technologies such...

Five insights from GSMA Intelligence’s new report on AI-era assurance

Roughly 80% of operators already use AI for analytics; however, these deployments are largely limited to decision-support use cases In partnership with Radcom, GSMA Intelligence...

CES 2026: A look at Keysight’s new AI integrity builder, and how it makes AI better

AI’s performance is often dubious, and to use it for safety-critical applications without continuous monitoring or iterative adaptation is perhaps the worst possible way Machines...

FCC votes to unlock high-power 6 GHz for Wi‑Fi and IoT devices

The FCC will vote to create a new category of ‘geofenced variable power’ (GVP) devices that can use the 6 GHz band under specific rules;...

BT sells US federal unit as part of global infra retreat, service push

BT has sold BT Federal, its US government contracting operation, to system integrator 22nd Century Technologies, marking another step to gut its international infrastructure...

CES 2026 Wi-Fi news round up

With Wi-Fi 8 certification still years away, some in the industry question whether the technology’s CES prominence is premature While some companies, including Acer and...

AI, ML step into a bigger role for service provider networks (Reader Forum)

Modern dependence on “always on” connectivity has changed the game for service providers and networks Service provider networks have grown well beyond the traditional offerings...

Viavi unveils testing and certification platform as hollow core fiber edges toward wider adoption

The solution brings to offer testing capabilities tailored to the unique optical and physical properties of hollow core fiber closing a growing demand gap In...

China ends November with 4.83 million 5G sites

Operators in China had deployed a total of 4.83 million 5G base stations as of the end of November 2025 In sum – what to...

Wi-Fi Alliance move brings Wi-Fi 7 features to 20 MHz-only devices

The Alliance says the new certification will bring Wi-Fi 7 features to a wider range of residential, enterprise, and industrial devices In sum – what...

Fastweb+Vodafone and TIM agree shared 5G rollout in Italy

Fastweb+Vodafone and TIM plan to use a RAN sharing model to accelerate 5G deployment om Italy, targeting small towns. In sum – what to know: Shared...

Marvell expands AI interconnect portfolio with $540m XConn deal

Marvell is acquiring XConn to strengthen its PCIe, CXL, and UALink switching capabilities, combining electrical and optical interconnect expertise to become a vendor-neutral platform...

Global 6 GHz spectrum policy and the outlook for Wi-Fi 8

6 GHz spectrum is a key enabler for Wi-Fi 8, delivering higher throughput, lower latency, and greater capacity for dense networks and AI-driven applications. This RCR...

Interview: Render Networks on building trusted data with AI

Render Networks CEO Stephen Rose argues that true network intelligence starts in the trench Telcos have poured significant time, money, and energy into AI for...

SGS acquires India-based Panacea Infosec to boost cybersecurity capabilities

The merger highlights SGS’s growing ambitions for its Digital Trust business, and strengthening capabilities in payment security and information security assurance In sum — what...

Powering robotics: How networks enable the era of ‘Physical LLMs’ (Reader Forum)

Physical AI describes intelligent systems that can sense, interpret, and act in real environments Picture a warehouse robot weaving through aisles at top speed, or...

What is VoWiFi — and why are operators still investing in Wi-Fi calling?

VoWiFi uses IMS technology to provide a packet voice service delivered over IP via a Wi-Fi network In sum – what to know: Core element —...

Market Pulse Report: 6G – Balancing Business Case and Use Case

The telecoms industry remains split. Some players are pushing forward with 6G R&D, envisioning more intelligent, energy-efficient, ecosystem-driven networks. Others remain skeptical, cautious of...

Starlink to lower satellite orbit for space safety

Approximately 4,400 Starlink satellites will be moved to lower orbits across 2026  In sum — what to know: Switching orbits: Starlink will re-orbit all its satellites...

India adds over 4,000 new 5G sites in December

Local carriers had deployed 518,854 5G BTS across India as of the end of 2025, according to data from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) In...

From 50G access to 800G cores – why Singtel’s fiber pilot matters

Singtel has launched Singapore’s first 50 Gbps XGS‑PON fibre broadband trial, a move that goes beyond headline speeds to test how networks can support AI,...

Singtel pilots 50Gbps fiber broadband to support AI

Singtel said the trial also lays the groundwork for next-generation Wi-Fi, autonomous devices, and AI-generated entertainment formats In sum – what to know: 50Gbps fiber trial...
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