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
In sum, what to know:
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,...
Ofcom lowers mobile spectrum fees
With the new scheme, Ofcom said it will reduce the fees for 900 MHz spectrum to £1.03 million per megahertz, a 26% reduction from...
Telcos eye $21B GPUaaS opportunity, says ABI Research
GPUaaS represents a major opportunity — but ABI Research Analyst Larbi Belkhit said that revenue isn’t the sole motivation behind telcos’ AI factory buildouts
Telecom...
Tipping point – five private 5G deployments to make your head spin
We’re calling it. The private 5G race is properly on. A couple of recent flagship deals – Verizon at Thames Freeport on the Thames...
Three trends in enterprise networks
Enterprise networks are being shaken up with the convergence of NetOps/SecOps and adoption of AI — but some things remain the same, according to...
‘Absolute consistency’ – Vodafone IoT embraces the chaos
Vodafone’s standalone IoT business is doubling down on global reach, platform consistency, and SIM innovation – to dominate an evolving and fragmented cellular IoT...
Claro, Huawei test 5G-A technology in Peru
The 5G-A tests were carried out in a controlled environment using standalone architecture and mid-band and millimeter-wave spectrum
In sum – what to know:
Claro Perú...
Reliance Jio ends June with 213 million 5G subscribers
Reliance Jio noted that the large scale adoption of its 5G offering has been driven by the company’s own, end-to-end 5G stack
In sum –...
Ever-expanding and contracting MVNO markets (Analyst Angle)
Markets grow and then decline as some MVNOs become MNOs or MNO sub-brands
What is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) market? For those concerned...
Nvidia warns Chinese clients of limited H20 chip supply
Nvidia noted last week that it expects to receive new licenses from the U.S. government to resume sales of the H20 chip in China
In...
Verizon raises full-year outlook after strong Q2
Verizon reports postpaid losses, but also higher revenue and a boosted free cash flow guidance
Verizon delivered better-than-expected results in the second quarter of 2025,...
Inside the deals driving Pennsylvania’s AI and energy boom
More than $90 billion in new investments in data centers and energy infrastructure were announced last week, at the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation...
Qualcomm Webinar: Empowering next-generation user experiences at scale with 6G
Join RCR Wireless News and Qualcomm for an engaging webinar on September 3rd that explores how 6G is being developed as a transformative, AI-native wireless platform...
Ofcom: 5G accounts for 28% of UK connections
Ofcom noted its latest ‘Mobile Matters’ report tracks growing 5G adoption and performance gaps among U.K. carriers
In sum – what to know:
5G growth accelerates...
Elon Musk’s xAI eyes data center expansion in Saudi Arabia
xAI is said to be exploring leasing options, attracted by the Middle East’s lower electricity costs and supportive political environment
In sum – what to...
Vodafone turns street column into 5G site in Stuttgart
Vodafone Germany said that the site, located at Feuerseeplatz, is the first of up to 100 such columns the carrier plans to convert across...
Zain KSA, Cisco partner to advance AI infra in Saudi Arabia
Zain said the partnership will utilize Cisco’s end-to-end AI infrastructure technologies to help the carrier scale high-performance GPU-powered services across the country
In sum –...
A tale of two speeds — Ookla delivers update on Europe’s 5G progress
Ookla found that Northern and Southern European countries are leading in 5G availability, thanks largely to 700 MHz spectrum deployments
A new report from Ookla...
AI in telecom – AI shrink-ray finds its telco edge
The rise of smaller, cheaper AI models is pushing AI closer to the edge, but telcos must weigh placement and ROI carefully amid escalating...
Bookmarks: AI RAN, Cloud RAN, and Open RAN — one network, three transformations
Editor’s note: I’m in the habit of bookmarking on LinkedIn, books, magazines, movies, newspapers, and records, things I think are insightful and interesting. What...
Private 5G to double share of enterprise network sales by 2030
Mobile Experts predicts private 5G (and 4G) will double its market share of enterprise wireless by 2030 – versus Wi-Fi and mesh networks etc....
Galaxy S25 Edge experience review —A perfect fit if you know what you want...
I have been using Samsung’s category-defining Galaxy S25 Edge for the last three weeks and loving it. My biggest realization during that time is...