AT&T and AST SpaceMobile complete first VoLTE call and SMS over satellite
The milestone was achieved over AST’s Block 1 satellites, using a standard, unmodified cell phone operating on AT&T spectrum
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Telekom Malaysia eyes regional AI leadership
Telekom Malaysia recently launched a GPUaaS platform to allow customers to tailor their infrastructure by selecting combinations of hardware, GPUs, and connectivity
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Vodafone Idea launches 5G in Jaipur
Vodafone Idea noted that the expansion is part of the telco’s broader 5G rollout strategy targeting key cities in its 17 priority telecom circles
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GSMA: 5G connections in APAC set to hit 50% by 2030
GSMA said that mobile operators have invested nearly $220 billion in 5G networks since 2019, with another $254 billion expected to be invested through...
T-Mobile US ‘smashed’ Q2 — beats across nearly every metric
T-Mobile's net income for the quarter totaled $3.22 billion and revenue rose nearly 7% year-over-year to $21.13 billion
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Nokia reshapes for AI ‘supercycle’ – as infrastructure, enterprise sales rise
Nokia’s Network Infrastructure unit overtook Mobile Networks in Q2, reflecting a shift toward AI-driven IP and optical demand. Enterprise sales hit records, while traditional...
Battelle aims to redefine Open RAN innovation with RavenStar™ O-RU
The non-profit R&D powerhouse is going to market with a wideband massive MIMO Open RAN radio unit engineered for densification and defense
When Battelle, a...
AI Action Plan aims to boost infrastructure, export tech and repeal limitations on AI
What's in? Federal support for domestic AI tech and data center projects. What's out? Any regulations that "unnecessarily hinder" AI, and LLMs that factor...
Arielle Roth confirmed to lead NTIA
Arielle Roth will lead the revamped 'bargain BEAD' program at NTIA for extending broadband
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NTIA administrator confirmed – Arielle...
Test and Measurement: Amphenol reports sales jump of nearly 60% YoY
Amphenol sales were up nearly 60% year-on-year, with strength in IT and data communications
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On the hunt - Amphenol's sales...
T-Mobile US lands 5G MVNO deal with Comcast and Charter
The cable companies will launch enterprise-grade 5G services in 2026, targeting SMBs mobile offerings powered by T-Mobile US’ network
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Entering...
T‑Mobile enables L4S across its 5G-A network
T-Mobile noted thta L4S takes advantage of a unified network that supports features like network slicing
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Nationwide L4S rollout –...
EE expands 5G SA network across UK
Over 45 new locations—including Aberdeen, Canterbury, Ipswich, and Windsor—will gain access to 5G SA, raising coverage to 34 million people across the UK
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Oracle, OpenAI add 4.5 GW of Stargate AI capacity
OpenAI said that the construction of Stargate I in Abilene is progressing and parts of the facility are now up and running
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AT&T beats Q2 estimates on wireless strength, but fiber miss pressures shares
AT&T added 401,000 net postpaid phone subscribers in Q2, easily topping analysts’ expectations of 296,000 and outshining Verizon
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Mitigating AI risk in the enterprise (Reader Forum)
Addressing AI risk is about more than compliance — enterprises need to build trust, promote fairness, and protect user privacy
With the constantly changing Artificial...
AI in telecom | The ‘hub and the highway’ – the telco edge AI...
Telcos are seizing the AI moment by transforming old infrastructure into edge assets and positioning themselves as critical players in the AI value chain.
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Tata Communications, AWS build AI‑ready network in India
Tata Communications noted that the purpose-built network aims to deliver performance and scalability necessary for modern AI workloads
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Massive network...
Nokia slashes profit forecast by €300m, blames weak dollar and trade tariffs
Nokia has cut its 2025 profit forecast by up to 16%, citing US dollar weakness and new tariffs. Shares dropped 8% as currency and...
5G Americas unveils roadmap to 5G-Advanced and beyond
3GPP Releases 18 through 20 focus on AI-native networks, energy efficiency and support for emerging XR and IoT applications
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5G-Advanced...
Amrize, Meta co-develop AI-optimized concrete for DC
Meta has embedded low-carbon requirements into its data center construction specs, aiming to lower concrete’s carbon intensity by up to 20% below regional baselines
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UK sets 6 GW target for AI-capable DC capacity by 2030
A central pillar of this plan is the creation of AI Growth Zones — dedicated geographic areas designed to accelerate AI-related infrastructure deployment across...
The 1983 breakup of the Bell System: Here’s how it turned out
A federal judge in 1983 ordered the breakup of the Bell System
A federal judge in 1983 ordered the breakup of the Bell System. Through...
Optical transport bounces back, driven by AI interconnect
AI data center interconnect will bolster optical transport, finds Dell'oro
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Optical transport bounce-back – 2024 was a tough year for...
Kagan: How companies use industry analysts, influencers and the media (Analyst Angle)
Executives should understand — and want to win the hearts and minds of — all three
As an Industry Analyst and columnist for several decades,...