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....
e&, Nokia achieve multi-gigabit speeds with 6CC aggregation
The trial utilized e&'s commercial spectrum across 3.5 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.1 GHz and 1.8 GHz bands and delivered a throughput of 5.8 Gbps
In...
Ericsson highlights growing monetization appeal of 5G FWA
Ericsson also said that FWA is projected to contribute over 35% of new fixed broadband connections by 2030
In sum – what to know:
5G FWA...
Wi-Fi 7 set for ‘healthy’ growth, driven by IoT, smart cities and WaaS: Report
The BCC Research report found that North America has the largest market share in the global Wi-Fi 7 market
The global Wi-Fi 7 market is...
SK Telecom to pilot Korean NPU for AI services
SK Telecom said it will expand deployment of Rebellions’ NPU-powered servers depending on the outcomes of the ongoing testing phase
In sum – what to...
A new era for cellular IoT – five ways eSIM changes everything
SGP.32 introduces a streamlined eSIM architecture for IoT, enabling global, zero-touch provisioning. It reduces complexity, boosts flexibility, and shifts power dynamics all over the...
HPE unveils new AI factory solutions built with Nvidia
Branded as Nvidia AI Computing by HPE, the integrated suite combines Nvidia’s latest technologies with HPE’s server, storage, software and services ecosystem
In sum –...
Emerging data center hubs fuel massive fiber demand, says Zayo
In a new report, Zayo estimates that nearly 200 million additional fiber‑network miles will be required by 2030 to meet demand
A surge in data...
What impact will gen AI have on networks? 9 takeaways from the Ericsson Mobility...
When it comes to network impacts of gen AI, watch the uplink: Ericsson Mobility Report
Artificial intelligence, and generative AI in particular, is causing a...
Private 5G arrives at London logistics and manufacturing hubs – Verizon, Nokia win big
Verizon and Nokia will deploy six private 5G networks across Thames Freeport’s port logistics and manufacturing hubs in the UK, powering AI, IoT, and...