“High stakes sovereignty” – Orange Business intros new defense and security unit
Orange Business has launched a dedicated Defense & Security Division to deliver sovereign, resilient digital infrastructure to France’s defense sector, combining 5G, fiber, satellite,...
Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile pick Luxembourg for SatCo HQ
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile announced SatCo in March 2025, positioning it as a unique, Europe-led initiative to advance the continent’s digital sovereignty
Vodafone and AST...
SoftBank aims to lead artificial super intelligence era
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son, compared the opportunity in superintelligent AI to the “winner takes all” effect seen in other tech sectors over the past...
AI in telecom – levelling-up with gen AI (beyond ML automation)
From call centres to back-office systems, telcos are navigating the shift from predictive machine learning to generative AI, balancing innovation with caution in critical...
O2 Telefonica upgrades more than 1,000 sites with 5G
O2 Telefonica now reaches more than 98% of the German population with its 5G service
In sum, what to know:
Over 1,000 sites upgraded to 5G...
NGA, Japanese group to strengthen 5G, 6G collaboration
NGA focuses on promoting innovation and leadership in 6G for North America, while XGMF is committed to growing the mobile services sector
In sum, what...
KDDI, HPE partner to launch advanced AI data center in Japan
KDDI said the the new Osaka Sakai data center will be powered by a rack-scale system featuring the Nvidia GB200 NVL72 platform
In sum, what...
AIS claims first Thai-operated hyperscale cloud platform
AIS said the platform targets public institutions and private businesses seeking to modernize their operations while keeping data under local legal and regulatory frameworks
In...
What are the current hurdles for Open RAN testing?
Challenges in Open RAN testing include inconsistent output from OTICs, according to industry experts
It has been nearly a decade since the telecom industry began...
The real 5G debate isn’t technical — It’s about markets and efficiency (Analyst Angle)
The real value of slicing lies in its ability to logically partition network resources within a mobile operator’s existing licensed spectrum
Commentary contributed by Dean...
Gartner: More than 40% of agentic AI projects will fail by 2027
Gartner’s research indicates that many agentic AI initiatives are still in early experimental phases, often fueled more by hype than by strategic planning
More than...
T-Mobile US reaps nine awards from Opensignal—including reliability
T-Mobile US wins most of Opensignal's network experience awards in its most recent test analysis
As T-Mobile US heralded its new Best Network award from...
Triple revenue on double sales – Verizon sizes up record year for private 5G...
Verizon Business has swapped Route 66 for the A13, seeking to turn the UK’s industrial corridors into souped-up digital highways for manufacturing and logistics...
Four reasons why power isn’t keeping up with AI data centers
New report from Deloitte highlights the major challenges facing expansion of data center and power infrastructure
The power needs for data centers, particularly those designed...
China 5G rush – 4.5m 5G base stations, 300 5G-A cities, 75% 5G traffic
Mobile operators in China are ramping up 5G and 5G-A rollouts, with the former now at 4.5 million cell sites and the latter in...
China Telecom, Huawei debut 5G-A uplink tech
Huawei noted that the new technology helps improve how fast and efficiently devices send data back to the network
In sum – what to know:
China...
SoftBank to launch HAPS telecom services in Japan in 2026
SoftBank has gained exclusive rights to use Sceye’s HAPS platform in Japan
In sum – what to know:
SoftBank to launch HAPS in 2026 – The...
Enterprise exchanges: The future of IXPs (Reader Forum)
Internet exchange points, or IXPs, are evolving to meet enterprise demands for AI, edge compute and security
Internet exchange Points (IXPs) have adapted to meet...
Rakuten Symphony, Tejas forge partnership amid Open RAN’s troubled trajectory
The new alliance aims to deliver operator-ready 5G solutions
Rakuten Symphony and Tejas Networks have announced a strategic partnership to develop integrated Open RAN solutions...
Rakuten Mobile to use edge AI to improve safety in stadiums
Rakuten Mobile said the trial is part of a government initiative aimed at testing AI technologies that enhance public safety while reducing network strain
In...
Industrial AI market to jump 20-fold by 2032 – US in pole, APAC in...
The industrial AI market in global manufacturing will be worth $103.3bn by 2032, a 20-times jump on 2023 – led by AI software platforms,...
3GPP Release 20: Completing the 5G Advanced evolution and preparing for global 6G standardization
Through a productive and collaborative journey with the entire wireless ecosystem, 3GPP Release 20 officially begins, aiming to deliver on the full promise of...
Hyperscale capacity surges on AI demand; edge share shrinks despite gen AI bump
Hyperscale operators dominate global data centre growth as on-premise facilities shrink by comparison. Cloud, AI, and regional dynamics are driving the shift, reshaping how...
Test and Measurement: T-Mo claims ‘Best Network’ crown
T-Mo touts its towers, spectrum position and tech as enabling Best Network win
T-Mobile US credited its spectrum position, 5G Standalone roll-out and its tower...
Kagan: Wireless now focusing on improved connectivity and quality
Recently, I had an interesting conversation with Fergal Lawlor, who is the CEO of Alpha Wireless, a wireless antenna solutions company established in 2007....