Networks

Speaking during the RCRTech Telco AI Forum, Gabriel Foglander, head of strategic RAN leadership at Ericsson, described AI-RAN as a bridge toward a broader shift to AI embedded across network …

Rémy Pascal, practice leader, mobile infrastructure and RAN lead analyst at Omdia, told RCR that Chinese equipment currently deployed in telecom networks in India has been operating for several years, …

ZTE said its position in China’s network equipment market remained stable, while computing-related opportunities linked to the construction of intelligent computing resource pools provided an additional source of growth In …

In a conference call with investors, the telco’s chief executive officer Vicki Brady said that Telstra plans to increase network density and accelerate its rollout of 5G standalone during fiscal …

From the newsletter (sign-up if you want it sooner): Lumen is betting that AI-driven connectivity will reward a different telco model: less legacy network, more fiber, software and control, with …

Cellnex said that Europe remains in the middle of its 5G adoption cycle, with 5G-enabled devices accounting for roughly half of mobile connections in Western Europe today In sum – …

TIM sees additional growth opportunities in areas including defense, mission-critical services, AI-enabled products and operations, next-generation connectivity applications, and data centers In sum – what to know: Poste transaction – …

As connected vehicles, robots, and other physical AI systems cross borders, data sovereignty becomes about more than storage. Curtis Govan at Flolive argues regulators and operators must address “network sovereignty” …

AI-driven investment is transforming digital infrastructure into one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. But rapid expansion, power constraints, and inevitable consolidation mean many firms may not be around for long. …

Speaking during RCR Wireless News’ Telco AI Forum, Red Hat’s Shujaur Mufti said operators are initially focusing on AI for RAN because it delivers measurable operational benefits without requiring major …

According to Phil Wong, technology principal at KPMG US, developers are increasingly locating large AI campuses outside established hubs because of land and power constraints In sum – what to …

Sami Komulainen, Elisa’s chief operating officer, told RCR that the operator has created a digital twin of its network and deployed agentic AI that operates alongside human engineers to troubleshoot …

Huawei tells MWC Shanghai 2026 that operators are entering an era in which AI applications, intelligent agents, and real-time interactions place new demands on mobile and transport networks In sum …

China Mobile has introduced AI into applications spanning sports, culture, and finance, while also exploring AI mobile phones, AI glasses, and humanoid robots In sum – what to know: Mobile …

Subsea network resilience must be measured by corridor-level risk rather than cable count alone, argues Steve Roberts of EXA. He warns that shared dependencies, geopolitical instability, and repair constraints can …

Yue Wang, chief technologist at China Telecom, said that AI-native 6G will require a fundamental architectural shift toward the joint orchestration of networking and computing resources In sum – what …

Telcos spent years being told it was becoming irrelevant. Hyperscalers were eating its lunch, OTT players were hollowing out its revenues, and its destiny was to be a glorified utility. …

A Samsung executive told RCR Wireless News that the technology could improve the quality and reliability of FWA services while supporting applications that depend on real-time data transfers In sum …

Hyperscalers are focused on monetizing their AI compute investments, which continues to direct a larger share of spending towards network infrastructure, observes Ciena chief Gary Smith. In sum – what …

Runtime security is becoming a network architecture imperative for telecom operators, writes Nokia. To detect threats earlier without compromising performance, security must deliver continuous visibility, operate predictably under load, and …

Ambient IoT has proven battery-free sensing is possible, but enterprise adoption now depends on something bigger: reliable network infrastructure. As deployments scale, trusted, continuous visibility—not the tag itself—will determine which …

Autonomous networks driven by AI are exposing the limits of legacy OSS built for static infrastructure. Operators now need an evolved, ontology-driven control layer that can unify fragmented data, govern …

Dell’Oro said 5G MCN revenue in North America and EMEA expanded 20% year over year during the quarter, continuing momentum that began in 2025 In sum – what to know: …

As satellite constellations reshape global connectivity, attention is shifting beyond internet access toward compute in orbit. The challenge now is understanding how space-based infrastructure will integrate with terrestrial networks to …

KDDI said that a central component of the strategy is the “digital belt” initiative, which includes the expansion of low-latency transport and access networks, AIDC infrastructure, satellite ground stations, and …