AWS AI Factories could dash Telco’s sovereign AI dreams
New on-premises managed service targets data residency needs, challenging telecommunications providers
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AWS AI factories - A new managed service allowing enterprises...
Before 6G, carriers need to monetize 5G Standalone (Reader Forum)
The bigger truth is that carriers, consumers, and businesses are not yet ready for 6G
While some have begun speculating on the futuristic potential of...
du, Nokia claim first deployment of autonomous 5G slicing
Using machine learning, du can autonomously manage network capacity based on customer requirements
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First autonomous slicing deployment – du and...
A glimpse of Nokia’s private 5G future – as staff in Europe protest
Nokia’s confirmation as Tampnet’s RAN supplier for a major offshore 5G build-out begs questions about the vendor’s future private 5G strategy – just as...
Mimosa promises purpose-built FWA as a practical alternative to private 5G
Mimosa Networks is offering either an alternative or a complement to private 5G – using unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum to deliver simple, scalable, and cost-effective...
From Community Roots to Global Impact: The Playbook Powering NTT’s Growth with Bruno Berti
In this episode, Bruno Berti, Senior Vice President of Global Product Management at NTT Global Data Centers, shares how a career rooted in telecom...
Morningstar report: Sovereign AI could be a boon for major telcos
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Sovereign AI funding opens a new growth path for telcos – Governments investing in domestic AI infrastructure are increasingly...
Network slicing market to expand by 2030: ABI Research
ABI Research identifies the fastest growth in 'carpeted verticals' such as retail, stadiums and financial services, where slicing requirements are simpler
In sum – what...
Who can property owners trust? Navigating telecom consultants in a fast-moving tech environment (Analyst...
Connectivity is no longer an optional amenity but a critical infrastructure in multifamily housing
The technology landscape in multifamily housing is shifting faster than most...
How will a fragmented 6 GHz policy shape Wi-Fi 8 adoption?
Wi-Fi 8 is taking shape, but the lack of universal 6 GHz access threatens to limit performance and distort regional rollouts
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Editorial Report: Building an AI-ready infrastructure from the data center to the edge
Whether you buy the specifics of the latest from MIT on 95% of enterprise gen AI projects failing to impact P&L, the directional signal...
“Our R&D is global” – Nokia responds to criticism of EU/US strategy
Nokia has pushed back against criticism of its European job cuts and US investment drive, insisting reductions in France and Germany are part of...
LG Uplus resets structure to boost digital transformation
LG Uplus said the new structure is designed to increase specialization, strengthen product development, and promote closer collaboration across related teams
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Market Pulse Report: Open RAN in 2026
Open RAN has made progress, but it’s still far from delivering on its original promise. The multi-vendor vision remains unattained, energy efficiency is still...
Telecoms must re-invent itself — and agentic AI holds the key
Agentic AI is the key to reinvention, reinvigoration, and winning the next decade
The industry business model is dying. Rows of cubicles, millions of square...
Why Wi-Fi 8 isn’t about speed — and why that matters
The next Wi-Fi generation shifts the focus from peak throughput to intelligence, reliability, and real-world performance.
For more than two decades, every major Wi-Fi generation...
European reductions, US investments – a strange week for Nokia
The timing of Nokia’s announcements last week about continuing European reductions and increasing US investments is awkward – and raises questions, perhaps, when considered...
ENEA White Paper: Why Open Gateway/CAMARA Isn’t Plug-and-Play for MNOs
Open Gateway / CAMARA isn’t plug-and-play for MNOs....but it could be implemented efficiently, with the right strategy.
Despite global efforts to harmonize and standardize telecom...
Three Wi-Fi 8 features dependent on 6 GHz
Wi-Fi 6E introduced the 6 GHz band; Wi-Fi 7 maximized it; now Wi-Fi 8 will rearchitect how it’s used
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Foundational...
Verizon layoffs signal broader shift in carrier capex priorities — and new pressures on in-building...
A few weeks ago, Verizon announced the largest round of layoffs in its history
In November 2025, Verizon, one of the largest wireless carriers in the United States,...
Samsung, SK Telecom ink AI-RAN deal
As part of the agreement, SK Telecom will contribute operational data and nationwide test environments
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Samsung and SKT sign a...
Nokia, Telefónica Germany ink RAN deal to boost 5G expansion
Nokia will deliver its energy-efficient, AI-ready AirScale RAN portfolio, including Habrok Massive MIMO radios for the n78 band
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Telefónica Germany...
Telecom retail in 2025: What works and what doesn’t (Analyst Angle)
As of mid-2025, there were 17.4K postpaid carrier stores, down from 17.6K stores in mid-2024
We hear a lot about the evolution of telecom...
Huawei showcases sixth top 10 inventions
Revealed at the recent Intellectual Property (IP) Forum in Beijing, Huawei’s latest edition of the Top 10 Inventions Awards highlights the company’s commitment to...
AXA IM Alts acquires 40% of Spanish fiber JV FiberPass
FiberPass, the joint venture created by Vodafone Spain and Telefónica, began operating in March 2025
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AXA IM Alts acquires 40%...