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AI for Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS)

Could AI dramatically change how DSS works? Radio spectrum is pricey. Operators drop billions at auction to lock down licensed frequency bands, and every single...

Samsung to modernize Videotron’s network in Canada

Under the terms of the agreement, Samsung will provide a cloud-native 5G and 4G core solution running on Dell PowerEdge servers In sum – what...

Breaking down borders: The future of truly global smartphones (Reader Forum)

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...

Can 6G finally answer the question of reliable indoor connectivity once and for all? (Reader Forum) 

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...

Ericsson, Mistral AI target AI for network ops

Ericsson and Mistral AI will jointly research and develop AI agents for use in telecom networks In sum – what to know: Practical use cases -...

Nvidia State of AI in Telecommunications report

Telcos are embracing AI whole-heartedly, according to Nvidia In sum - what we know: State of AI in Telecommunications - 90% of survey respondents state AI is...

D2D services: Can the economics catch up to the hype?

The hype around D2D shows no sign of slowing down, but some experts are skeptical of its commercial viability A group of skiers on a...

India targets 1 billion 5G subscribers by 2031: Minister

Operators already deployed around 500,000 5G base stations across India In sum – what to know: 1bn 5G users by 2031 – Subscriptions expected to rise...

Singtel to open Brazil office for enterprise push

Singtel Singapore views Latin America as a long-term growth market In sum – what to know: Brazil sales office launch – Singtel to open a local...

Solving the hidden complexities of Open RAN (Reader Forum)

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...

Telefónica on making Open Gateway APIs agent-ready

Telefónica is working with Nokia to test how AI agents can support the use of network APIs In sum – what to know: Open Gateway limits...

A new bipartisan bill that seeks to eliminate FCC’s satellite licensing delays wins unanimous approval in Senate Commerce

Addressing regulatory backlogs, the bill seeks to establish a fast-tracked shot clock for approval of satellite and space licenses In sum — what to know:  Clearing...

MasOrange expands 5G-A tech across Spain with Ericsson

MasOrange and Ericsson said the network upgrades could support applications such as cloud gaming, real-time video, AR/VR, and connected wearables In sum – what to...

5G core reaches 50% of MCN market: Dell’Oro

Dave Bolan research director at Dell'Oro told RCR Wireless News that the research firm projects the 5G MCN market to account for more than...

AI to drive 700% WAN traffic surge by 2034: Nokia

Nokia also estimates that AI could represent 30% of all global traffic In sum – what to know: A new traffic wave - Unlike video or...

Ericsson trials maritime 5G SA, as it ramps up defense push for 2026

The company collaborated with defense company, Leonardo, and the Italian Navy to trial a 5G Standalone network aboard naval ships 5G SA at sea: Ericsson...

RADCOM’s revenue in line with ‘six consecutive years of growth’, supported by heavy demand from 5G and AI  

RADCOM posted revenue of $71.5 million for fiscal 2025, up 17.2% year-over-year, marking steady growth for six years in a row In sum — what...

Telia launches nationwide 5G SA in Norway

Telia is offering the service across its entire Norwegian footprint under the name Advanced 5G In sum – what to know: First nationwide SA 5G in...

Swisscom targets 60% FTTH coverage by end-2026: CEO

Swisscom plans to increase its FTTH coverage in Switzerland to 90% by the end of 2035 In sum – what to know: 60% by 2026 –...

A new era of humanoid robots

Synopsys ramps up work around physical AI to help build adaptive machines capable of sensing and interacting with their physical environments The latest addition to...

AI in intent-based networking (IBN)

Imagine a network engineer typing "prioritize video traffic in downtown Seattle" into a console and having the system automatically translate that single sentence into...

Virgin Media O2 switches on 5G SA in Manchester

Virgin Media O2 said the Manchester deployment is part of a wider national plan to extend SA 5G to cities, towns, and transport routes In...

Rakuten Mobile posts first EBITDA profit

In a conference call with investors, Rakuten Group’s chairman Mickey Mikitani said that Rakuten Mobile plans to invest over JPY200 million in fiscal 2026 In...

A tale of two Vodafones – five private 5G takeaways (half-time at UPTIME)

From global private-5G deployments at Vodafone Business to national spectrum policy gridlock at Vodafone Idea, plus the looming exit of Nokia, the private 5G...

Webinar: Networks at the frontline – How 6G, ISAC and NTNs will redefine defense technologies

As 6G takes shape, integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are being developed to create a new class of defense-ready connectivity...

The human-in-the-loop solution

The road to autonomous network goes through humans in the loop, says Venkat Pullela, Keysight's CTO of Networking With AI being on every CTO’s vision...

What is AI-RRM in Wi-Fi 7?

AI-RRM enables Wi-Fi 7 networks to deliver high performance in real-world deployments As Wi-Fi 7 deployments accelerate, the industry is also beginning to see how...

WPA3: Why Wi-Fi security is more nuanced than you think (Analyst Angle)

WPA3 adoption in multi-dwelling units presents a unique set of challenges The Wi-Fi industry loves a good checklist. WPA3 support? Check. Six gigahertz? Check. Protected...

América Móvil keeps investing in Chile after Telefónica sale

América Móvil had initially explored a joint bid with Entel for Telefónica’s Chilean business but ultimately decided not to proceed In sum – what to...

UK launches consultation to unlock 5G SA investment

The U.K. government noted that up to $46.3 billion is required for the deployment of advanced 5G to 2030 In sum – what to know: UK...

Vodafone on private 5G – 173 networks, 20 countries, 60% on site, new vendors coming

At UPTIME, Vodafone Business detailed 173 live private 5G deployments in around 20 countries, and also signalled new vendor additions – likely including Ericsson,...

T-Mobile US outpaces rivals as broadband becomes new battleground

All three carriers are increasingly focused on broadfband expansion, customer retention, and long-term network monetization T-Mo subscriber, broadband growth - T-Mobile US once again outpaced...

Vodafone Idea flags integration gaps as India pushes telco-led private 5G

Debate at the UPTIME forum today highlighted Asia Pacific’s fragmented regulatory and structural barriers for private 5G – in India, in particular, where Vodafone...

Market Pulse Report: AI Infrastructure Platform Shift Is Here

AI has entered a new phase. The race is no longer about smarter models or more GPUs. It’s about infrastructure. Power, networking, data readiness, governance...

Amazon Leo expands service to sea through maritime resellers

With goal to deliver faster onboard Wi-Fi and better crew communication in vessels, Amazon Leo signs new resellers extending service across global ocean routes In...

Colt preps Middle East expansion as fiber demand accelerates

Europe’s largest enterprise fibre provider will scale infrastructure and partner-led operations across the Middle East, positioning itself as a regional gateway – whilst also...

What Deutsche Telekom’s AI factory reveals about Europe’s digital independence (Analyst Angle)

DT and Nvidia jointly funded the Industrial AI Cloud, Europe's most ambitious sovereign AI facility In early February 2026, Deutsche Telekom’s CEO Tim Höttges stood...

‘From core to edge’ — Telefónica Germany on cloud-native shift

Telefónica Germany’s CTIO Mallik Rao: Cloud-native networking is a fundamental shift in how networks are designed, built, and operated In sum - what to know: Full...

Millicom and NJJ acquire Telefónica’s Chilean unit

NJJ will hold a 51% stake in the new JV, with Millicom owning the remaining 49% In sum – what to know: Joint structure – Millicom...

Resilience and Reach: Marcelo Cataldo on Rebuilding, Reinventing, and Reconnecting the Caribbean

In this episode, Marcelo Cataldo, CEO of Digicel, shares the extraordinary story of how he led a sweeping turnaround across 25 countries—bringing new stability,...

AI’s role in non-terrestrial networks

Can machine learning solve the challenges of non-terrestrial networks? Satellite-to-phone connectivity is becoming a whole lot more popular. Services are now delivering direct satellite connections...

Starlink is winning the LEO-based internet race in major markets

A new Ookla report traces the blistering growth of the satellite broadband provider that has been the subject of countless scoops of late Starlink is...

SoftBank delivers record revenue, maps telco strategy beyond traditional services

SoftBank posted approximately $34.6 billion in revenue, up 8% year-on-year In sum – what to know: Record financial performance - Revenue was up 8% year-on-year to...

LG Uplus advances autonomous network with AI agents

LG Uplus said the AI-based platform anticipates traffic surges during large events and adjusts base-station settings in advance In sum – what to know: AI cuts...

Telus secures additional spectrum to boost 5G

Telus now holds an average of 104 megahertz of mid-band spectrum in the 3.5 GHz and 3.8 GHz ranges nationwide In sum – what to...

AI data-center spend to hit $80bn by 2030 to escape power crunch

Power scarcity and thermal limits are major challenges for the AI data center buildout, observes Dell’Oro Group – but that the industry is redesigning...

GSMA MWC26 Barcelona draws closer as CEOs from Character.AI, OURA and Qualcomm confirmed as speakers

Live showcases and real-world demos take centre stage, including new zones, Airport of the Future and New Frontiers MWC26 Barcelona, the world’s largest and most...

Spirent joins ESA to advance PNT resilience in UK

The global PNT ecosystem has been a hot target of screw-ups. Private companies and government agencies are joining forces to work out a solution Spirent...

What is PNT?

Positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) powers much of the modern world — yet remains invisible If you’ve used a navigation system, you’ve likely noticed that...

Google Cloud and Liberty Global sign 5 year deal

Collaboration focuses on Gemini AI deployment, customer service automation, and hardware expansion In sum - what we know: Five-year deal - Google Cloud and Liberty Global announced...