As cellular IoT deployments grow from thousands to millions, the limits of hardware, not software, come into focus, writes IoT connectivity provider Onomondo. Until connectivity infrastructure evolves to adapt to constrained devices – rather than forcing them into legacy telecom models – cellular IoT...
Creator-led MVNOs highlight a new path for telecom growth, where community, identity and brand loyalty drive adoption more than price or coverage. Telecom tech company Circles says that by leveraging existing audiences and niche segments, operators can experiment with smaller, digital-first brands and unlock...
The eSIM is rapidly becoming the default across flagship smartphones, smart glasses, smart watches, and other companion devices. This is increasingly raising an important question, says telecom software provider Motive: are operators truly ready to offer and activate the next generation of digital services...
Agentic AI, sustainability mandates, edge-native infrastructure, and AI-augmented workforces are reshaping how operators run networks and serve customers, says enterprise software company IFS.
In recent years, the industry has undergone significant changes, whether in network services, infrastructure, or regulations. 2026 is set to be another...
As AI adoption accelerates, telecom operators have a chance to claim a central role in the AI economy, says Spirent (now part of Keysight). To seize it, they must move beyond connectivity and deliver trusted, high-performance AI infrastructure and services.
The AI boom is real—and...
Cyberattacks, outages, and AI-scale workloads are exposing the limits of legacy enterprise networks. As costs soar and threats evolve, IT services company Kyndryl says organizations must move beyond basic automation toward secure, AI-native infrastructure capable of autonomous operations, continuous visibility, and resilience across distributed...
Moving beyond regional SKUs can reshape mobile radio design and global user experience
Every year original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face the daunting task of forecasting demand for multiple regional variants of the same product to fulfil market requirements. An American smartphone might carry bands 2,...
Not likely — but Wi-Fi offload might
The 6G network is coming, and the telecommunications industry has no shortage of ambition: higher performance, “implantables,” tighter integration with AI, and increasingly seamless connectivity across environments.
And yet, one of the most persistent challenges in mobile networks remains unresolved:...
Deploying and operating Open RAN environments is far more complex than the vision suggests
Open RAN (Radio Access Network) has been heralded as a breakthrough for mobile operators, promising flexibility, innovation, and vendor diversity by disaggregating hardware and software into open, interoperable components. In theory,...
Experts disagree on timing, but carriers and customers should expect quantum technology capable of breaking today’s encryption to emerge in the 2030s
“Q-day,” the day when quantum computers will be able to defeat the Internet’s current security mechanisms, is fast approaching. While experts do not...
Semantic layers break silos and establishes a single source of truth, while greatly simplifying interaction with complex data.
The telecom industry serves as the backbone of the modern digital economy, powering real-time communication between individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. With immense pressure to constantly expand...
Significant change will grip the satellite IoT industry this year, driven by several external forces
Satellite IoT is undergoing an evolution, which will be accelerated by several key factors, from geopolitical tensions to AI capabilities, ensuring it is no longer a niche. Indeed, forecasts put...
Amid heightened network expectations, communications providers are faced with increasingly complex environments
In today’s hyperconnected world, disruptions or disconnections of any form are more than an inconvenience. They have evolved into reputation and financial liabilities that no organization wants to face. Whether it’s a streaming...
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 Telstar 1, the first ever communications satellite, launched back in 1962, it brought home the idea of true global connectivity....
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 of video and residential broadband, and meeting the needs of today’s subscriber will depend on how these networks integrate Artificial...
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 a massive shipping crane hoisting containers with millimeter precision. These aren't pre-programmed machines; they're AI systems making split-second decisions in...
Density, latency, and real-time data movement are now the make-or-break variables in modern data center design
Whether you say “Hey Siri” or ask Alexa to dim the lights, you get the response in a blink — even when millions of people are making the same...
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 base reaches a point where customers trust the technology and its progress becomes unstoppable. This is what has happened to...
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 faster speeds. It will fundamentally change how networks are designed, operated, and monetized. 6G is expected to embed intelligence and...
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 of connectivity needs are expanding dramatically. Organizations must now support a wide spectrum of users and devices, from employees and...
According to a recent report, 75% of telco CEOs believe legacy IT systems hinder rapid innovation
The telecommunications industry is undergoing significant change. Connectivity is increasingly commoditized, 5G is broadly deployed, and 6G is on the horizon. Yet revenue growth remains stagnant. While most...
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 experiments with AI, telecom operators face uniquely high stakes:networks form society's digital backbone, yet customers expect seamless, personalizedservice at a...
The story of IoT has never been a simple one. Few technologies have inspired such sweeping visions of transformation, only to stutter and splutter, and fizzle out. For years, the industry has been caught in a cycle of overstatement and retrenchment. But a period...
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 accelerates, the network has now become the factor that determines how reliably these systems operate. That shift means the future...
