Telecom
My predictions for 2026 on 6G and AI infrastructure (Analyst Angle)
Organizations that align ambition with physics rather than narratives will gain durable advantages in 2026
2026 will not be a year of new network generations...
FR3 explained — why it matters in Release 18
Frequency Range 3 (FR3) is positioned between sub-6 GHz and mmWave
In sum – what to know:
Not mmWave 2.0 – FR3 sits between sub-6 GHz...
Gogo clears flight testing for 5G air-to-ground network, launches service in North America
Gogo's test results show strong, stable network performance across 20 routes, promising high-speed inflight connectivity for business aviation
In sum — what to know:
A major...
LPWAN tipping point – as LoRaWAN passes 125m devices (Reader Forum)
When technologies cross certain adoption thresholds, something changes in the market. It’s called the tipping point because the size and success of the installed...
Digital twins could get a whole lot more powerful with AI
AI could reshape digital twins, but we have a way to go before it might be reliable enough
Digital twins in telecommunications are exactly what...
Telco AI startups to watch
There are plenty of exciting new startups to keep an eye on
The telco AI sector is going through massive growth. According to a Presedence Research...
HCLTech acquires HPE telco unit
HCLTech moves toward a future of AI-driven growth
In sum - what we know:
The deal - HCLTech acquires HPE's Telco Solutions business for up to $160...
Ookla on the network trends shaping 2026
How does Ookla expect networks to evolve in 2026 to support new applications, devices, and usage patterns?
RCR Wireless News spoke with Kerry Baker, who...
AI infrastructure predictions round-up — what 2026 will demand
Predictions from Zayo, Digital Infrastructure, and Mission Critical Group about what to expect from AI infrastructure in 2026
As AI workloads scale and infrastructure cycles...
Seven geospatial breakthroughs reshaping telecom networks (Reader Forum)
Geospatial analytics is now a strategic asset for network planning, customer insights, and AI-driven operations
In the race to deliver faster, smarter, and more resilient...
2026 predications — from Enea
A forward-looking snapshot from Enea of the trends, tensions, and technologies set to shape the year ahead
As telecom heads into 2026, several themes are...
How will your company be noticed at CES 2026 over AI noise? (Analyst Angle)
The pace of change, thanks to AI, is breathtaking at CES 2026
CES 2026 is coming quickly. This time around, things will be very different...
The mobile core’s dynamic future: AI, edge, disaster protection, and non-terrestrial networks (Reader Forum)
2026 promises to be a pivotal year across four key technologies in the mobile core — AI, edge access, disaster protection, and non-terrestrial networks
When...
Wi-Fi 2026 predictions: What to expect in the year ahead (Analyst Angle)
The intersection of AI and Wi-Fi will be the dominant theme in 2026 and beyond
As 2025 draws to a close, I had the opportunity...
2026 6G predictions from Keysight (Reader Forum)
6G is expected to embed intelligence and sensing directly into the radio layer
The transition from 5G to 6G is about much more than just...
Year in review: Test & Measurement’s top stories
As the year winds down, here’s a look back at some of the leading stories covering the biggest highlights of test and measurement in...
How “sovereign AI” could shape telecom
Nations will continue to build out AI infrastructure, with telcos at the center
Artificial intelligence is becoming a core pillar of economic competitiveness, national security,...
Wi-Fi in the AI era: Can seamless and secure coexist? (Reader Forum)
Navigating the complexity of Wi-Fi connectivity with dynamic segmentation for user-friendly wireless access
In the AI era, both the demand for connectivity and the diversity...
Thoughts on Verizon growth under new CEO Dan Schulman (Analyst Angle)
New Verizon CEO Dan Schulman is very busy reinventing the company
Something is starting to happen at Verizon, and so far, while it is still...
Why agile platforms, not rebuilds, are key to telecom transformation (Reader Forum)
According to a recent report, 75% of telco CEOs believe legacy IT systems hinder rapid innovation
The telecommunications industry is undergoing significant change. Connectivity...
Despite the hype, 6G’s AI impact remains uncertain
The results of a recent IEEE survey indicates that 6G remains more of a research topic than a near-term business priority
The Institute of Electrical...
Cellular beats Wi-Fi in most US airports: Ookla report
Mobile services offer flyers much better speed than airport Wi-Fi — sometimes reaching up to 2x Wi-Fi's performance
In sum — what to know:
Cellular outperforms...
“Ask if they’ve deployed at scale” – Ericsson pushes back on private 5G challengers
As private 5G matures, Ericsson highlights convergence as a key enterprise theme: bringing together dedicated private networks and neutral-host indoor coverage; the firm also...
Hybrid home gateways for a mission-critical world
In a world where everything is mission-critical, no one can afford a failed connection
Every access technology fails — fiber cuts, power outages, overloaded 5G...
TrueMetal™ and True Innovation: Jeremy Pease on Redefining Custom Infrastructure
In this episode, Jeremy Pease, CEO of Hivelocity, shares how a non-traditional path from teenage tech enthusiast to data center executive led him to...
Dell Technologies and AMD deliver telecom infrastructure for the AI-era
Combining Dell’s hardware, software, services and ecosystem with AMD’s advanced CPUs and GPUs, CSPs can build a future-ready foundation to capitalize on AI
Communications service...
How telcos can use AI to predict and prevent customer churn
Customer churn remains a huge issue for telcos. Could AI actually help?
Customer churn remains one of the telecom industry's most persistent and expensive problems....
Privacy vs innovation: How will telcos manage data in the AI era?
AI represents a big opportunity for telcos, who already have access to huge troves of data
Telecommunication companies are sitting on some of the most...
Three scenarios for global 6 GHz adoption — always ‘a degree of fragmentation’
Global 6 GHz harmonization will be a key determinant of Wi-Fi 8’s performance, adoption curve, and competitiveness
The 6 GHz band (5925–7125 MHz) has become...
Connectivity at a crossroads: Why the industry must get AI right (Reader Forum)
When AI falters in telecom, the ripple effects extend across entire economies
The telecom industry stands at a defining moment for AI-driven transformation. Whileevery sector...
Keysight, KT SAT achieve GEO-to-LEO handover marking a step towards continuous multi-orbit satellite connectivity
The proof of concept successfully transferred a live session from a commercial geostationary Earth orbit satellite to an emulated low Earth orbit environment in...
AI boom will overwhelm today’s networks, says Nokia
Research commissioned by the newly reorganised vendor finds most US and European tech leaders believe existing infrastructure is unfit for the next phase of...
After the gold rush – 2025, when IoT became critical business
The story of IoT has never been a simple one. Few technologies have inspired such sweeping visions of transformation, only to stutter and splutter,...
Selling advanced mobility into vertical markets requires deep expertise
Readers of RCR Wireless News who have been in IoT for at least five years will surely have experienced what I like to call...
FWA speeds slow as adoption accelerates, Ookla finds
T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon experienced a 'noticeable' decline in FWA download and upload speeds during Q2 2025 and Q3 2025
In sum – what to know:...
Simplicity, service, scale – Vodafone IoT preps for global ‘hyperscale’
Vodafone is operationalising its hyperscaler ambition in IoT, putting the US and the wider Americas at the heart of a new growth phase. Dennis...
Why private connectivity is the next frontier of industrial productivity (Reader Forum)
As industrial AI and automation grow, reliable connectivity will matter as much as the machines themselves
As the adoption of automation, robotics, and industrial AI...
Telco APIs and the economics of invisible infrastructure (Analyst Angle)
APIs are standardized. Semantics are shared. Operators are aligned. Developer sandboxes exist. Reference implementations are open.
Telecom operators have long believed that their networks contain...
5G protocol testing explained
Protocol testing can eliminate choke points, unlocking infrastructure maturity as 5G scales at full speed
When a 5G network goes down for a brief minute,...
MasOrange says one-third of its 5G network is O-RAN-ready
MasOrange, Spain’s largest operator by customer base, is accelerating its O-RAN deployment with Swedish vendor Ericsson
In sum – what to know:
Open RAN-ready – One-third...
Next wireless and telecom growth wave approaching, driven by AI (Analyst Angle)
Wireless and telecom will be key beneficiaries of the AI revolution
As artificial intelligence dominates headlines, boardrooms, and investor conversations, I am increasingly invited into...
How AI phones will rewrite mobile economics (Analyst Angle)
This whole time, you've been your phone's operating system
Here's the uncomfortable truth about smartphones: For the past fifteen years, you've been doing the computer's...
Twenty-thousand leagues under the sea – why sub-sea cable is king
Nearly all international internet traffic – from cloud workloads to streaming video – voyages along a handful of submarine fibre-optic cable highways. These undersea...
OpenAI and Deutsche Telekom partner up for new AI push
The deal will see Deutsche Telekom gain access to pre-release models of ChatGPT
In sum - what we know:
A long-term partnership - OpenAI and Deutsche Telekom...
Inside China’s fiber future
GlobalData analyst Kantipudi Pradeepthi said that fiber has become central to China’s connectivity model
In sum – what to know:
Fiber now underpins nearly all fixed...
‘We. Won’t. Stop.’ — T-Mobile US responds to AT&T lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that T-Mobile's new Easy Switch onboarding tool uses AI bots to access and scrape customer data from AT&T’s systems unlawfully
In sum...
Samsung, KT validate AI-RAN on commercial networks
Samsung noted it has been advancing AI-RAN technologies that tailor radio configurations based on individual conditions
In sum – what to know:
AI cuts real-world connection...
Easy apps, clear ROI, rapid scale – private 5G is going places, says Ericsson
Private 5G is outpacing Wi-Fi for its early growth, and its trajectory is diverging as well. Just as Nokia checks-out, Ericsson argues that a...
Further Nokia jobs to go in Greece and Italy, as European workers protest
Reports in Germany suggest a further 300 Nokia roles in Greece and Italy to be cut, adding to hundreds already announced in Germany and...
Vodafone picks Spirent to fast-track service rollout on 5G voice core network in Europe
The companies have developed an automated software testing platform that will allow the carrier to swiftly test and deploy software releases and services to...
Gen AI isn’t magic — But it still holds real promise for telecom
Many telcos still underestimate gen AI’s broader potential, warned Frost & Sullivan Senior Industry Analyst Soumyadeep Roy Chowdhury
In sum – what to know:
Not...
Inside Indosat’s AI-RAN strategy
The telco's CTO, Desmond Cheung, told RCR Wireless News that the AI-RAN Research Center fundamentally shifts Indosat’s network strategy from being connectivity-led to AI-native
In...
Repeatability vs reproducibility in O-RAN testing
The terms are often interchangeably used, but in O-RAN testing, they are not one and the same
The business case for Open Radio Access Network...
Inside Applied Digital: Speed, Scale, and the 600-MW Leap Forward with Wes Cummins
In this episode, Wes Cummins, Founder and CEO of Applied Digital, shares how a journey that began on a 200-person Idaho potato farm led...
The OBBB Act provides a clear path to U.S. 6G leadership, but now the...
What you should know:
Spectrum readiness is crucial for U.S. 6G leadership: The OBBB Act mandates the identification and auctioning of 800 MHz of licensed...
Webinar: AI infrastructure as a growth catalyst for telco operators
As telecom operators face growing pressure to innovate and scale, AI is emerging as a powerful ally. In this webinar, we’ll explore how AI...
Cisco AI Readiness Index warns about aging infrastructure
New report identifies critical infrastructure gap as companies rush to deploy AI agents without adequate network or data foundations
In sum - what we know:
An...
What is AI-RAN and is it all just hype?
AI-RAN could improve network efficiency, heighten security, and even raise throughout
AI has made its way into nearly every corner of technology, and telecom infrastructure...
China fixed growth stalls, research finds
GlobalData’s latest China fixed communication forecast shows fixed voice and fixed broadband lines growing modestly, at CAGRs of 1% and 1.5%, respectively
In sum –...
Ericsson backs private 5G – for clear ROI, plus rising demand, traffic, scale
Ericsson won’t be drawn on Nokia’s retreat, but it’s happy to talk about its own momentum in the private 5G market: rising deployments, surging...
AI for smarter network planning and optimization
AI could help telcos reduce downtime, predict maintenance, and more
Network planning has always been a bit reactive. Engineers analyze historical traffic data, build capacity...
Viavi partners with India-based QNu Labs in quantum security push
The deal will see the two companies co-develop test cases, validation standards, and deployment frameworks, laying the foundation for quantum-safe communications
Viavi inks deal with...
SoftBank buying DigitalBridge could put it at the center of AI and telco
The potential acquisition targets a massive portfolio of AI data centers
In sum - what we know:
A major AI play for SoftBank - SoftBank is in...
Global 6 GHz Wi-Fi adoption snapshot
Despite claims that 6 GHz global harmonization has been achieved, disparities remain
In sum – what to know:
6 GHz defines Wi-Fi 8 – Wi-Fi 8...
Lumine agrees $116m deal for telco cloud services firm Synchronoss
Lumine Group will acquire Synchronoss for $116.4m, taking the cloud-software firm private, expanding Lumine’s global scale and long-term “buy-and-hold” strategy.
Acquisition – Lumine buys Synchronoss...
BT launches capabilities to enable UK digital sovereignty
The BT system will support upcoming sovereign-focused services in voice, cloud, and AI
In sum – what to know:
BT introduces a new sovereign platform for...
Industrial Wireless Market Pulse Report
Private 5G is moving beyond pilots and niche deployments. Recent developments in spectrum access, simplified models, and edge convergence are accelerating its role as...
Making private 5G real for the AI-powered enterprise – the Celona way
Private 5G has long carried a reputation for being heavy, complex, and slow to deploy. But it can be a lightweight and scalable foundation...
How telcos can monetize AI beyond connectivity
Telcos may soon offer AI services to customers, but there are other ways to leverage new tech too
AI is touching every corner of the...
Keysight brings lab-like precision to field tests with the new D-Series FieldFox RF analyzers
The N99xxD-Series supports wideband signal analysis to take on some of the most challenging RF environments
In sum — what to know:Keysight touts new RF...
Synergetics.ai and Tcell partner up for agentic AI
Deal focuses on creating "Digital Twins" for 3 million subscribers and automating enterprise financial and support operations
In sum – what we know:
A first-in-region deal - Synergetics.ai and...
BSNL reaches nearly 100,000 4G sites in India
BSNL plans to roll out 5G services in Delhi and Mumbai by December 2025, according to recent reports
In sum – what to know:
97,068 4G...
WBA trials show Wi-Fi QoS can slash latency by 70%
New trials show how intelligent Wi-Fi QoS management can drive operational efficiency across gaming, real-time collaboration, IoT, and streaming
A new report from the Wireless...
Regular network performance testing will be key to reinforce state broadband programs, says Ookla
Ongoing tests will ensure broadband networks are performing as promised and public investments are paying off
Between 2011 and 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Who can property owners trust? Navigating telecom consultants in a fast-moving tech environment (Analyst...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Verizon layoffs signal broader shift in carrier capex priorities — and new pressures on in-building...
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,...
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...
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...
Telecom retail in 2025: What works and what doesn’t (Analyst Angle)
As of mid-2025, there were 17.4K postpaid carrier stores, down from 17.6K stores in mid-2024
We hear a lot about the evolution of telecom...
Huawei showcases sixth top 10 inventions
Revealed at the recent Intellectual Property (IP) Forum in Beijing, Huawei’s latest edition of the Top 10 Inventions Awards highlights the company’s commitment to...
AXA IM Alts acquires 40% of Spanish fiber JV FiberPass
FiberPass, the joint venture created by Vodafone Spain and Telefónica, began operating in March 2025
In sum – what to know:
AXA IM Alts acquires 40%...
“Very affordable and very quick” – plug-and-play private 5G
Private 5G has long promised Wi-Fi-like simplicity for industrial networks. At Industrial Wireless Forum, Moso Networks and partners Druid Software and X2nSat argued that...
Why network foundation models and AI-RAN won’t save telecom (Analyst Angle)
Telecom’s current AI-RAN fantasy is seductive, but the reality is a costly engineering and economic trap
There is a seductive narrative sweeping through the telecom...
The silent subscriber: Why telecom’s next billion-dollar customer is an AI agent (Reader Forum)
AI agents — not humans — will soon choose networks
The future of connectivity isn’t just about faster speeds for humans; it’s about architecting your...
Nokia to invest $4 billion in US AI-ready networks
Nokia expects to allocate $3.5 billion to U.S.-based R&D, covering next-generation connectivity technologies
In sum – what to know
$4B to expand U.S. operations – The...
Google unveils new cable system in APAC
TalayLink has extended the Interlink cable, which Google revealed under the Australia Connect initiative in 2023
In sum – what to know:
New Australia–Thailand subsea cable...
Improving customer care is right move, but the ‘how to’ is key (Analyst Angle)
Target said they will start saying 'hello' to the customer again, but is it enough?
Improving customer care is different for each company. Target, the...
Agentic AI and private 5G – making Industry 4.0 smarter, safer, faster
At Industrial Wireless Forum, industry leaders explored how agentic AI running on private 5G is transforming factories and plants. The discussion highlighted not just...
GSMA Webinar: Branded Calling – Building Trust in Telco Communications
Consumers are ignoring unknown calls and trust in voice is fading fast. Join GSMA's webinar Branded Calling: Building Trust in Telco Communications to learn how...
What T-Mobile US’ F1 weekend reveals up close
T-Mobile US signed a multi-year extension as the exclusive 5G partner of Formula 1 and will deliver 5G broadcast innovations
T-Mobile US’ Las Vegas Formula...
Mission critical? Mission, failed – inside Nokia’s private 5G omnishambles
Nokia insists nothing much has changed in its private 5G strategy. Which is a lie – everything has changed, as the Finnish vendor prepares...
Tackling interference to maximize network potential (Reader Forum)
While FWA initially gained traction in rural areas, operators are increasingly deploying it in urban markets to compete with cable and fiber
Cities (and the...
Is private 5G “just a niche”? What has Nokia just put on the block?
Private 5G is often dismissed as a niche – slow, complex, and commercially uncertain – but this view misses the point. As analysts argue,...
SoftBank shows 7GHz can power urban 6G coverage
SoftBank noted that the outdoor trial, conducted with Nokia since June 2025, involved three experimental Massive MIMO base stations installed across Tokyo’s Ginza district
In...
Modernizing enterprise planning with AI: Saving millions and accelerating decision-making (Reader Forum)
Below is a roadmap for digitizing planning through AI orchestration, data fabric architecture, and automated workflows
For more than 15 years, I’ve worked at the...
Has Nokia lost its mind? Or just its soul?
Nokia’s latest strategic reboot – splitting its business in two and sidelining private networks – looks like a bold bet on an AI-fuelled future....
Mobile core market revenue surges outside China in Q3: Dell’Oro
The MCN market revenue in China declined 39% year-on-year in Q3 2025 following an abnormally high growth in Q3 2024
In sum – what to...
Meta completes core of 2Africa subsea cable system
Meta has said that the system connects East and West Africa in a single loop and links the continent to the Middle East, South...
From Talent Gaps to Growth: Building a Smarter Workforce with Elya McCleave of Innovorg
In this episode, Elya McCleave, Founder and CEO of Innovorg, shares her inspiring journey from frontline engineer to building one of the most forward-thinking...
What’s next for 5G mobile, AI, cybersecurity, and other innovations in 2026 (Reader Forum)
Predictions for 5G SA, AI as a Service, and more as we head towards 2026 — from Spirent's Head of Market Strategy
The rate of...
Europe’s cloud-edge AI future – multi-network orchestration for Industry 4.0 sovereignty
Europe’s digital sovereignty ambitions extend beyond cloud and data policy into the nuts and bolts of Industry 4.0 network orchestration. Through initiatives like IPCEI-CIS...
Scaling private 5G – navigating spectrum, blueprints, and ecosystems
Private 5G is becoming a key pillar of industrial digitalisation, and yet it still presents problems for global enterprises in terms of spectrum regulation,...
The convergence of AI, cloud and connectivity
Ericsson on the importance of open, collaborative ecosystems: “ I am convinced that we are not winning alone; we will be winning as a...
Fiber uptake accelerates across APAC region: Report
The report shows that fixed communications service revenue across APAC is expected to expand at a CAGR of 1% from 2025 to 2030
In sum...
Google unveils plans for new subsea cable system
Google noted that the system is designed to expand the reach, reliability and resilience of digital infrastructure across the Indian Ocean
In sum –...
Quectel White Paper: What are the advantages of using an end-to-end IoT solutions provider?
The IoT market is rapidly expanding, driving demand for larger, more complex device production and global compliance. Managing components, software, testing, and security makes...
Global RAN market reaches $8 billion in Q3: Omdia
Omdia said the top vendors in Q3 at a global scale were Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, ZTE, and Samsung
In sum – what to know:
$8B global...
U Mobile to advance 5G deployment with new financing
According to U Mobile, the funds will primarily be used for capital expenditure and working capital related to its 5G network buildout
In sum –...
Why telcos cannot become tech companies (Analyst Angle)
It's an idea that sounds right — but is it possible?
Every few years, another telecom strategy presentation declares that “our goal is to become...
China Mobile targets cross-border scale for private 5G as industrial demand accelerates
China Mobile International is positioning itself as an enabler of cross-border private 5G deployments, helping Chinese enterprises build advanced industrial networks overseas while supporting...
A ‘scrappier’ Verizon will cut 15,000 jobs
Verizon will also shift roughly 200 stores to franchise operations, according to unnamed sources
In sum – what to know:
Workforce reset – Verizon will...
SK Telecom announces reorganization with MNO–AI structure
SK Telecom noted that AI-related business areas will be grouped into B2C AI, B2B AI, digital platform services, and AI data center operations
In sum...
Webinar: 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...
Software-defined private 5G – XCOM RAN seeks to bridge IT/OT for smarter Industry 4.0
Private 5G is reshaping how enterprises connect machines, people, and data at the edge – but success depends on bridging the long-standing divide between...
Deutsche Telekom Q3: Focus remains on AI, fiber
Strong fiber uptake and industrial AI push anchor Deutsche Telekom’s outlook
In sum – what to know:
Record fiber gains – In Germany, Deutsche Telekom...
The 10 companies to watch at OPTECH 2025 (Analyst Angle)
The picks include companies whose solutions are influencing how multifamily communities operate, connect, and engage residents
As one of the official OPTECH 2025 Influencers, I’m excited to...
Huawei reports $630 million in patent revenue
Huawei said its 2024 R&D investment reached CNY170 billion ($24 billion), representing roughly 21% of total revenue
In sum – what to know:
Huawei’s patent revenue...
Nokia expands data center portfolio with new offering
The new Nokia switches support both the firm’s SR Linux NOS and open-source SONiC and also are available in liquid- and air-cooled variants
In sum...
Private 5G and generative AI – a dream match at the industrial edge?
Private 5G and generative AI are redefining industrial connectivity and intelligence – but do they truly depend on one another? This discussion explores how...
SoftBank’s AI bet deepens post-Nvidia divestment
SoftBank's CFO Yoshimitsu Goto said the sale of Nvidia shares provided liquidity to fund the company's growing commitment to OpenAI
In sum – what to...
SaskTel deploys Samsung’s cloud-native 4G and 5G core
Last year, SaskTel, Samsung Canada, and Innovation Saskatchewan announced the launch of a 5G innovation lab in Canada’s Saskatchewan province
In sum – what to...
Part II: Competing in the age of embodied AI (Analyst Angle)
The global economy is shifting from software intelligence to embodied AI — where algorithms meet physical production
Editor's note: This is part II of a...
Faster, Smarter, Modular: The Future According to CDM with Ron Mann
In this episode, Ron Mann, Vice President of Compu Dynamics Modular (CDM), traces his path from pioneering rack and infrastructure design at Compaq to...
Boundaries set you free: Why standards are essential in the Wi-Fi era
Wi-Fi is all about freedom — the ability to connect anywhere, on any device, without wires. Yet for broadband providers, delivering that freedom can...
What are 5G tactical defense systems?
News that Nokia is partnering with Latvian operator LMT to build a 5G tactical communications system for military use in the Baltics underscores how...
Unlocking innovations for global impact: The power of technology standardization
What you should know:
Technology standards are the backbone of today’s and tomorrow’s seamless, security-rich and intelligent digital experiences.
As edge AI expands, standardized technologies enable...
Big tech’s big problem with IoT – as PTC sells Kepware, ThingWorx for up...
Private equity firm TPG is to buy Kepware and ThingWorx from PTC for up to $725 million. It marks a final shift in PTC’s...
Risk avoidance in data privacy and compliance: How IoT providers can stay ahead of...
Delivering IoT connectivity across borders is more than a technical challenge, it’s a regulatory minefield. As global and regional data sovereignty laws expand, communications...
‘Ahead of the game’? Has T-Mobile just stolen a march in the US enterprise...
T-Mobile is moving aggressively in the US enterprise market with a hybrid private 5G offer that pulls together nationwide 5G-A coverage, network slicing, and...
The blueprint for smarter, more sustainable AI data centers (Reader Forum)
AI’s next battleground isn’t just capacity — it’s efficiency
Demand for AI continues to accelerate, further straining data centers. To support the growth, technology companies...
du, Nokia, and MediaTek hit 6.3 Gbps in 5G speed trial
du said that the achievement supports the UAE’s broader digital transformation, enabling higher throughput for AI workloads, real-time data analytics, and ultra-HD streaming
In sum...
AI drives telco cloud boom: Omdia
Omdia projects a 12% increase in CSP cloud spending in 2025, double the growth rate seen in 2024, as operators expand AI integration, automation...
Cohere Technologies sees the path to a multi-G network
Using the Zak-OTFS “mother waveform,” Cohere is enhancing spectral efficiency for 4G and 5G while building a digital twin of the physical world in...
The AI inflection: Turning networks into intelligence (Reader Forum)
From connectivity to cognition, how should telcos monetize AI at the edge?
Editor's note: This is part 3 of a three-part series — please read...
Verizon, AWS build fiber for the ‘exponential growth of AI’
The Verizon–AWS partnership expands long-haul fiber routes to meet AI’s surging bandwidth needs and strengthen Verizon’s AI Connect platform
In sum – what to know:
AI...
Telia expands 5G capabilities with Nokia’s cloud-native core
Through the agreement with Nokia, Telia Company will upgrade its 5G networks in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and Lithuania
In sum – what to know:
Telia...
Improving your FWA network capacity and performance (Analyst Angle)
Solace Power held a webinar on doubling FWA network capacity with self-installable window CPE
5G Fixed Wireless Access is a relatively new technology that offers...
Edge computing in the age of AI
The massive investments in AI recently are starting to look like a bubble. Yes, of course, there will be a correction. But after technology...
BT reports revenues of $12.8 billion in H1
BT said its 5G customer base grew 11% year-on-year to 13.9 million
In sum – what to know:
Resilient financial performance – Adjusted EBITDA held at...
AWS announces Fastnet cable to boost transatlantic AI
David Selby, director of Global Network Infrastructure Development at AWS, told RCR Wireless News, that Fastnet strengthens AWS's ability to maintain continuous operations for...
Five telecom trends for 2026: Intelligence, automation, and connectivity ‘redefined’
Juniper Research’s 2026 trends report highlights how AI, eSIM convergence, 6G innovation, and satellites are reshaping global connectivity
In its new report, Top 10 Telecoms...
MPLS vs SD-WAN vs MPN vs NaaS – how MNO enterprise strategies are changing
MNOs are moving beyond traditional circuit transport to offer managed overlays and consumption-based models. As the lines blur between MPLS, SD-WAN, MPN, and NaaS,...
Nokia, SoftBank sign network modernization deal in Japan
Nokia said that the deal includes its latest AirScale portfolio, featuring Habrok Massive MIMO radios and AirScale baseband units
In sum – what to know:
Network...
Telefónica launches strategic plan to drive long-term growth
Telefónica explained that the growth plan focuses on technological modernization, operational simplification, and AI-driven innovation
In sum – what to know:
Accelerate growth – Telefónica’s Transform...
The platformization imperative: Redefining telcos to compete in the cloud + AI era (Reader...
Networks are the platform and the next strategic leap for telcos
In our first piece, we drew parallels between Microsoft’s transformation from a perpetual software...
From Hype to Human: Hanwha’s Edge with Bryant Tam
In this episode, Bryant Tam, Vice President of Hanwha Data Centers, shares his journey from building substations at Southern California Edison to developing next-generation...
How telecommunications operators can thrive in the software-centric era (Reader Forum)
What lessons can be learned from Microsoft’s cloud transformation?
Editor's note: This is the first part of a three-part series co-authored by Jim Brisimitzis and...
Telefonica completes sell of its business in Ecuador
For Telefonica, the transaction is aligned with its ongoing strategy to streamline its portfolio and reduce exposure in Latin America
In sum – what to...
6G capex ramp to begin around 2030: Dell’Oro
Dell’Oro estimates 6G-related RAN capex will represent 55–60% of total RAN investments between 2029 and 2034
In sum – what to know:
6G capex – Dell’Oro...
Quality RF, quality AI – iBwave’s quiet mission to prep private 5G for the...
As enterprises rush to deploy AI across their factories and logistics sites, the less glamorous work of radio design has never mattered more. US...
Fiber and 5G lead OECD digital transformation
Korea, Iceland, Spain, Finland, and Lithuania lead the OECD with more than 80% of fixed broadband delivered via fiber
In sum – what to know:
Fiber...
SK Telecom accelerates expansion of its AIDC initiative
Under this new strategy, SK Telecom will expand its Ulsan AI data center to a 1 GW-scale capacity
In sum – what to know:
Ulsan AIDC...
Orange seeks full control of MasOrange
Once completed, the transaction will make Orange the sole owner of Spanish telco MasOrange
In sum – what to know:
Full control – The €4.25 billion...
Private 5G and industrial AI at the enterprise edge – the John Deere view
AI is reshaping industrial operations – from real-time quality control to predictive maintenance and digital copilots on the factory floor. As these AI workloads...
Part I: Why AI strategy is now an industrial race (Analyst Angle)
The next decade’s defining competition isn’t about who builds the best AI, but who learns fastest
The defining economic competition of the next decade is...
SK Telecom ends Q2 with 17.3 million 5G subscribers
SK Telecom recorded a net loss of KRW167 billion in Q3, compared with a profit of KRW280 billion a year earlier
In sum – what...
OneLayer explains £28m global plan to secure private 5G in Industry 4.0
Security startup OneLayer has $28 million of new funding, and a big plan to expand further into Europe and Latin America as industrial enterprises...
Market Pulse Report: Non-Terrestrial Networks Market Insights: Global Overview
As 5G matures and the path to 6G takes shape, non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are becoming essential to extending connectivity, enhancing resilience, and enabling global...
MatSing bringing hardware innovation to macro 5G networks
From events to venues and now macro networks, MatSing lens antennas lower TCO without compromising performance
Privately-owned MatSing, founded in 2006, set out to reinvent...
ATIS releases new guide to advance SSI in telecom
Beyond security, ATIS notes that SSI could create new strategic opportunities for telecom operators to deliver digital identity services to customers and partners
In sum...
India adds 6,400 new 5G sites in September
India had a total of 504,588 5G base stations as of the end of September
In sum – what to know:
Deployment pace accelerates – India...
Telecom GPU-as-a-Service: Beyond the hype (Analyst Angle)
Telcos are betting billions on AI, but their true advantages lie in sovereignty and specialized infrastructure, not in a direct fight with hyperscalers
Telecom operators...
Verizon Q3 earnings steady; CEO Schulman pledges ‘reinvention’ amid mixed results
'Verizon is clearly falling short of our potential,' declared new CEO Dan Schulman
Verizon reported its third-quarter 2025 earnings, reaffirming full-year guidance and highlighting steady...
Zayo, Nokia to modernize IP network infrastructure
The first phase of Zayo's deployment is underway in New York and New Jersey, with plans to extend the upgraded infrastructure to additional markets
In...
Verizon acquires Starry Internet amid leadership transition (Analyst Angle)
For Verizon, Starry represents a strategic solution to challenges related to how 5G-based FWA impacts cell performance
Verizon has had an eventful week with...
ZTE reports revenue of $14.5 billion in Jan-Sep
ZTE said that revenue from computing-related businesses in the period grew by 180% year-on-year, accounting for 25% of total revenue
In sum – what to...
Editorial Report: Private 5G and generative AI in Industry 4.0
There is a sense, increasingly, that all Industry 4.0 roads lead to here; that all the new remote-worker and production-line applications that private 5G...
GSMA Case Study: How GSMA Device Check provides Alomobile’s customers with confidence in their...
With around 80-90 million stolen smartphones every year globally, organizations are under increasing pressure to protect their customers, their assets and their reputations. This...
Telefónica expands 5G coverage to 94% of Spain’s population
Telefónica has installed nodes in over 5,000 municipalities, with nearly 3,000 featuring high-performance nodes operating in the 3.5 GHz band
In sum – what to...
Research note: The other AI — authentic intuition
As Cadence Design Systems leverages AI to push ever more deeply into computational science, what does that mean for engineers?
WASHINGTON DC, Oct. 28, 2025:...
How 5G and the mobile core are shaping the future of networks (Reader Forum)
5G’s cloud-native core is redefining network architecture and AI-driven, programmable systems are transforming connectivity
For decades, the mobile core has been the engine behind connectivity....
CBRS and the uncertain future of spectrum sharing
As regulatory uncertainty looms and carriers recalibrate, CBRS — once the model for spectrum sharing — stands at a critical inflection point
In sum –...
SOLiD takes on the Middleprise with new in-building connectivity solution
The FCC Part 20-compliant SOLiD BARS brings simple, scalable cellular connectivity to the Middleprise
The vast majority of U.S. buildings are under 200,000 square feet....
Open vRAN momentum builds in APAC: Omdia
An Omdia analyst told RCR Wireless News that Japan remains the regional leader — and the global reference point — for open vRAN deployments
In...
Powering the future: Making 5G and next-gen networks more energy efficient (Reader Forum)
New research has revealed several critical insights that could shape future energy-saving strategies
As 5G networks continue their global expansion, a critical challenge looms large:...
Which will lead AI growth wave, AT&T, T-Mobile US, or Verizon? (Analyst Angle)
Verizon and T-Mobile US announced new CEOs — will AT&T?
The world of telecom and wireless investment has undergone significant changes. Now, it looks like...
Agentic AI: Why telcos will be the architects of industry transformation (Reader Forum)
Telcos have a tremendous opportunity to lead the AI economy
Telcos are no longer just connecting people. They are orchestrating intelligent, end-to-end experiences that are...
MasOrange achieves merger synergies of $301m in Jan-Sep
During the January-September period, MasOrange said its total revenues rose 3.7% year-on-year to €5.66 billion
In sum – what to know:
€259M in synergies achieved –...
How 5G is powering the next chapter in federal IT modernization (Reader Forum)
5G supports real-time decision-making, cloud and edge adoption, and cyber readiness across mobile operations
Today, 4G LTE remains the dominant wireless communication standard across most...