Is that it – a wireless router and a pair of specs? (Why enterprise...
5G growth hinges on enterprise demand, from defense to drones, while consumer breakthroughs lag. Operators must monetize APIs, devices, and networks fast — or...
Bookmarks: US vs. China — the hybrid game of AI infrastructure
Editor’s note: I’m in the habit of bookmarking on LinkedIn and X (and in actual books, magazines, and newspapers) things I think are insightful...
Finance sector hot on 5G APIs – BT, Colt, Orange on how to mix,...
More from FutureNet World: telcos are hopeful 5G APIs will drive revenue by blending networks, cloud, and AI for enterprise apps, and cite on-tap...
Arm’s record Q4 underscores mission: ‘Ensure AI is everywhere and runs on Arm’
Arm reported record financial results for Q4 2025, but cautious guidance for the upcoming quarter rattled investors
Arm Holdings plc reported record financial results for...
What is SK Telecom doing in the AI infra field?
SK Telecom, South Korea’s leading telecommunications company, is making significant strides in AI infrastructure to position itself as a global powerhouse
Through its comprehensive “AI...
Can ISPs retain customers on low-income plans as ACP comes to an end? (Reader...
The end of the ACP federal program to provide low-cost internet is creating an interesting, but complicated, opportunity for internet service providers
This past June,...
Closing the digital divide with disaggregation (Reader Forum)
Amid the economic volatility today, a significant digital divide still exists between urban and rural communities, where many across the US have limited access...
Private 5G docks at Italian port – Fastweb+Vodafone gets Ravenna gig
New private 5G infrastructure to enable smart port applications like anti-collision systems, autonomous vehicles, drones for cargo monitoring, and real-time traffic analysis.
Private 5G –...
Nokia bets on fiber to future-proof enterprise LANs
With major reductions in cabling and power use, Nokia’s new Aurelis Optical LAN reflects broader industry shifts toward sustainability and open architectures
Nokia is advancing...
WBA and partners say enterprise trials confirm Wi-Fi 7’s game-changing gains
WBA, AT&T, Intel and CommScope highlight real-world gains in speed, reliability and efficiency as Wi-Fi 7 sets the stage for next-gen enterprise connectivity
The Wireless...
What is the Stargate AI project?
The Stargate AI project is one of the most ambitious infrastructure initiatives ever launched to support AI
Spearheaded by a powerful group of technology and...
Note to telcos: sort your data (how to get to level-4 autonomy and agentic...
In sum – what to know:
Clean data drives AI intent – by breaking telcos' silos, creating global visibility, and enabling contextual models; and by...
‘It’s imperative we move more spectrum’: FCC Chair
FCC, CTIA emphasize challenging Chinese tech leadership in wireless, including spectrum
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Spectrum and artificial intelligence dominated the conversations at yesterday's CTIA 5G Summit, with...
Fact-checking the CTIA/NERA economics report (Analyst Angle)
Recently, U.S. mobile industry trade association CTIA published a study performed by the economic consultancy NERA. It claimed that releasing additional spectrum for full-power...
How Open RAN opens the door to AI-RAN networks (Reader Forum)
In the early heyday of Open RAN, experts were predicting rapid growth and adoption worldwide. As the overall telecommunications market contracted, however, these predictions...
Alphabet spin-out Taara teams with Digicomm to expand Lightbridge deployment
Taara says its Lightbridge solution offers a flexible alternative to conventional broadband
In a significant move to expand high-speed internet access, Taara, a recent spin-out...
The Microsoft AI data center pullback that wasn’t
Microsoft reported a record Q3 and unshaken capex plans, dispelling rumors around soft demand
A few weeks back, speculation made the rounds that Microsoft was...
The critical value gap – AI, 5G, and the long road to reinvent telcos
In sum – what to know
Outward reinvention – top telcos discuss the task to go from rigid inward-focused network operations to agile outward-focused service...
Why is networking critical to AI infrastructure?
As AI becomes more embedded in our daily lives, supporting infrastructure must evolve to meet the surging demands.
While GPUs and data center design often...
Four ways network operators are getting value from AI
OXON HILL, Md.—In panels and conversations at this week's International Telecoms Week, some of the reality of practical AI applications for network operators emerged....
India tightens satcom rules as global players seek entry
The new satcom rules signal the country's efforts to tighten national defenses as foreign interest grows
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a sweeping...
Private LTE at sea – Maersk builds private LTE on 450 vessels to track...
Danish shipping company A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has recruited a whole ecosystem of private network and IoT solutions providers to start work on a new...
The ins and outs of Europe’s new Radio Equipment Directive (Reader Forum)
Europe is heading for a connected device overhaul. For years, the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) set the rules for wireless devices, ensuring they meet...
AI in the RAN (AI RAN) vs AI on the RAN – different concepts,...
In telecom, ‘AI RAN’ and ‘AI in the RAN’ (AI in RAN) refer to the same concept, effectively: the integration of artificial intelligence (AI)...
What does it take to put AI to work in the air interface?
Artificial intelligence is dominating discussions across the telecom landscape, as the industry grapples with how and where to apply AI to improve efficiency or...