AI, edge computing, and 5G are converging to create a new generation of infrastructure stress points
Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries across the globe, and it's more than a trend; it's reshaping the telecom landscape. AI-powered applications bring new and unpredictable demands on networks that...
Ofcom will award frequencies in both 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands
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Largest UK spectrum release – Ofcom will auction 5.4 GHz of mmWave spectrum, the biggest release in UK history, with licences for the 26 GHz and 40 GHz...
Spark said that the agreement increases the telco’s deployable C-band spectrum to 100 megahertz and its total available spectrum to 350 megahertz
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Exclusive 5G spectrum deal – Spark secured 20MHz of Tū Ātea’s C-band spectrum for 18 years, lifting its...
Ratings agency Ind-Ra noted that telcos in India had made strong investments in 5G deployment and testing, helping accelerate nationwide availability
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5G base hits 365M – India’s 5G subscribers rose to 365 million by June 2025 as adoption accelerates with...
Small Cell Forum forecasts 61m small-cell shipments by 2030, driven by indoor enterprise demand, neutral-host growth, edge integration, 5G SA adoption, and mmWave use. The industry will generate $4.23bn revenues despite economic pressures, it reckons.
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Unit shipments – to hit...
Enterprises overwhelmingly view 5G as the backbone for future competitiveness, according to a new Ericsson report
The U.S. enterprise sector is placing unprecedented importance on connectivity as businesses navigate economic uncertainty, talent shortages, and rising expectations for digital transformation. According to The State of Enterprise...
EE has expanded its 5G SA coverage to 17 more UK towns and cities
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EE expands 5G SA coverage – The network will reach 17 more U.K. towns and cities by December 2025, including Oxford, Portsmouth and Brighton &...
Reliance Jio Infocomm recently surpassed 500 million subscribers
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Jio activates pan-India VoNR – Reliance Jio has enabled nationwide 5G-native voice services, expanding on its 5G SA rollout that began in 2022.
Improved user experience – VoNR promises faster call setup, HD-quality...
Telecom Argentina said it aims to end this year with 750 5G sites across the country
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5G rollout gains speed – Telecom operates 550 5G sites, targeting 750 by year-end, while also introducing private 5G through network slicing on its...
To boost its 5G network in Kolkata, Vodafone Idea has partnered with Nokia to deploy advanced infrastructure, including AI-powered self-organizing networks (SON) for automated network optimization
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5G arrives in Kolkata – Vodafone Idea launched services in the city, its second...
As part of the modernization initiative, Ericsson will deploy its cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core solution on the Ericsson Cloud Native Infrastructure Solution
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Drei Austria upgrades Core network – Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G core will unify 4G and 5G operations under a...
The Ministry of Transport of Turkey noted that commercial 5G services are expected to be launched by April 2026
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5G spectrum auction set – Turkey will sell 11 frequency packages on 16 October, aiming to raise at least $2.1 billion...
Mircea Anghel, director of service operations at O2 Telefonica, said the model is intended to bring more automation into network operations
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O2 Telefonica develops Large Telco Model – A new generative AI model aims to improve fault detection, technician coordination,...
Huawei said its revenues rose 4% to CNY 427 billion in H1, marking its strongest first-half revenue since 2020
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Profit falls despite revenue growth – First-half net profit dropped 32% to CNY37 billion, even as revenue rose 4% to CNY427...
Deutsche Telekom noted that around 98% of households can already access the carrier’s 5G network
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115 new sites added – Deutsche Telekom expanded its network with 115 new mobile sites in July, strengthening coverage across Germany’s regions.
Capacity boosted at 741...
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 has brought into view in recent times will gain absolute focus with generative AI – to the point that macro...
In the first half of 2025, ZTE said its advanced its "All in AI, AI for All" strategy to accelerate innovation through AI-ICT integration
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Revenue up 14.5% in H1 – ZTE reported RMB 71.55 billion ($10B) in revenue for H1...
The listing for Reliance Jio, expected to be one of India’s largest ever, could raise around $6 billion
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IPO confirmed – Reliance Jio will launch its long-awaited IPO in early 2026, aiming to raise around $6 billion at a...
The pilot program by KT is underway in Naju, South Jeolla Province
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KT pioneers AI-RAN in 5G – First in South Korea, KT launches commercial network trials to validate AI-driven optimization and capacity improvements.
Machine learning features boost performance – AI-enabled...
The Dell’Oro report also highlighted that the multi-access edge computing (MEC), part of the 5G packet core, rose 32% year-and-year
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5G mobile core grows 31% – Segment strength drove overall MCN market gains of 19% y-o-y in Q2 2025, with...
Early adopters include Delta Air Lines and Axis Energy Services
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Enterprise-first 5G plan — SuperMobile introduces the first nationwide 5G-Advanced network slice, plus built-in security and satellite-to-mobile connectivity for businesses.
Real-world adoption — Delta Air Lines and Axis Energy Services are...
The Government of Paraguay has adopted several measures to effectively restrict Chinese vendors for the provision of 5G gear
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Claro and Nubicom win spectrum – Both companies secured 200 MHz each in Paraguay’s 3.5 GHz band, with 5G rollouts expected...
The RAN report highlighted that growth in Europe and the Middle East and Africa nearly balanced out downturns in Latin America and Asia Pacific
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RAN revenues grow outside China – Dell’Oro reports three straight quarters of RAN growth outside China...
5G-A will enable use cases such as smart cities, automated industries, and advanced digital services across Kuwait
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Nationwide 5G Advanced rollout – Huawei and Knetco deployed 5G Advanced (5G-A) for all three operators, promising faster speeds, lower latency, and expanded...
TVodafone Idea has partnered with Ericsson to deploy energy-efficient infrastructure and implemented AI-powered Self-Organizing Networks
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Pune joins Vi’s 5G footprint – The operator has now expanded next-gen connectivity to five cities in Maharashtra, following its initial 5G launch in Mumbai...
