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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 towards 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 enhanced 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...

Hollow core fiber occasions a paradigm shift in testing

Hollow core fiber marks a turning point in fiber technology. But first, there are obstacles to overcome  In Sept, 2025, Microsoft Azure announced it is...

Solace Power and NetComm announce first wireless, window-mounted 5G home solution (Analyst Angle)

This strategic partnership is aimed at solving one of the big problems facing home FWA deployments Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is an exciting new service...

Wi-Fi 8 takes shape as MediaTek previews Filogic 8000 at CES 2026

Wi-Fi 8 is 'engineered specifically' to meet the requirements of our AI future, says MediaTek In sum – what to know: Reliability and latency over speed...

Fiber connectivity: The backbone of AI-ready data centers (Reader Forum)

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...

Telefónica Tech reaches strategic deal with Hiberus in LatAm

Hiberus will acquire and manage Telefónica Tech’s local operations in Colombia, Mexico and Chile In sum – what to know: Telefónica simplifies LatAm structure – Local...

EXA acquires Aqua Comms in distressed subsea fiber deal

UK-based EXA Infrastructure has completed its long-running acquisition of Ireland-based subsea provider Aqua Comms for a knockdown price. The deal, agreed a year ago,...

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...