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Ookla’s network testing report for the first half of 2025 reveals strong tailwinds for T-Mo in mobile, but AT&T shines in wireline In sum – what to know: T-Mobile’s stunning speeds – T-Mobile US was clocked at a median download speed …

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, posting solid revenue growth and raising its full-year guidance across multiple key metrics. The telecom …

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AI is transforming telecom operations – from slashing customer resolution times to orchestrating real-time energy savings, reshaping both service delivery and network management. In sum – what to know: Auto systems – ML efficiency tools are evolving into semi-autonomous systems …

Singapore’s largest operator Singtel is reversing the standard MVNO model by piggy-backing on floLIVE’s globally distributed core network to support its new eSIM-based IoT proposition. It has signed a parallel sales deal with Lenovo Connect to targeting automotive OEMs. In …

Greetings from Cedar Rapids (Iowa) and Camdenton, Jefferson City and Kansas City (Missouri).  Pictured are some protesters walking by our lunch location in Jefferson City last Saturday (the sign reads “Things are so bad, even the introverts are here”). This …

For telcos, the surest AI wins come in their operational heartlands – streamlining customer care, enhancing enterprise services, and turning network data into actionable insights. System support – AI in telecom has primarily advanced in low-risk OSS/BSS, focusing on customer …

At the MoffettNathanson conference, Verizon Consumer Group CEO outlined a dual-engine plan to scale fiber and FWA while turning cable MVNOs into profit-friendly allies At the recent MoffettNathanson conference, Sowmyanarayan Sampath, CEO of Verizon Consumer Group, detailed the operator’s evolving …

Mother’s Day greetings from Missouri, Iowa, and, by the time most of you read this, Florida, home of the Conexon Ignite workshop (CellSite Solutions has been a longtime supplier of shelters to the electric cooperative community).  Thanks to Randy Klindt …

Frontier added 107,000 fiber subscribers in Q1 2025 — outpacing expectations and boosting its appeal ahead of Verizon’s $20 billion acquisition Frontier Communications kicked off 2025 with a strong quarter, fueled by the company’s continued investment in fiber infrastructure. In …

T-Mobile US leads in growth, AT&T balances fiber and wireless and Verizon leans on loyalty perks in Q1 2025 If you’re looking for a quick read on the U.S. carrier landscape in Q1 2025, it probably goes like this: T-Mobile …

Despite losing 356,000 postpaid phone subscribers, Verizon posts record EBITDA and reaffirms 2025 outlook Verizon posted strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, bolstered by strategic consumer initiatives, continued broadband growth and disciplined cost management. The telec reported …

Don’t let the little birthday cakes fool you — Verizon’s witty DBIR delivers serious warnings about growing cybersecurity threats Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) reads different. It’s witty, oddly charming, and — yes — includes kiwi birds, robots …

In sum – what you need to know AI for internal telco efficiencies – AI is being used so successfully in customer care and network maintenance that service agents are solving most problems without raising tickets, and network engineers are …

March greetings from Iowa and Missouri.  This week’s picture is of Saturday’s peaceful protest on the Kansas City Plaza.  While this location is known for weekly demonstrations, the crowd size was larger than normal.  It did not interfere with our …

The Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay pushes people to the edge; Verizon Frontline is there not just with tech, but with trust DEATH VALLEY—It was me, Dan Jones from Fierce Network, Eric Durie who’s the associate director of communications …

Alert | For more about AI in telecoms from Verizon Business, don’t miss the RCR webinar on April 8 – with panellists also from ABI Research, Red Hat, Spirent Communications, and TUPL. Sign up here. In sum – what you …

An unusually competitive first quarter of 2025, combined with Verizon putting additional price increases in place, will impact the company’s quarterly churn, but the carrier maintains that its overall strategy on deepening relationships with customers will mean that it meets …

Energy automation giant Honeywell has picked Verizon Business to organise 5G connectivity for its smart electric meters, and to help utility customers manage and modernise their grid operations. Both utilities and end users will be able to remotely access essential …

Device upgrades have already started to enable Verizon customers using some Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9 smartphone models to do D2C texting.

March greetings from Iowa and Missouri.  This week’s picture is a throwback to what we were all doing five years ago.  Humans and dogs looked for any opportunity to get out, and both received plenty of steps in 2020 and …

Verizon said that the AI assistant solution’s use of gen AI delivers instant responses to common customer inquiries. Verizon this week introduced Verizon Business Assistant, a new text messaging solution that leverages AI to help small businesses automate customer interactions …

Ahead of Mobile World Congress, Verizon put out a good bit of news, most of which speaks broadly to how it’s laying the groundwork for its long-term network evolution. To briefly call a few out:  Verizon Executive Vice President and …

March greetings from Iowa and Missouri.  Pictured is Jim with his colleague Marty Smith during a recent facility tour of Blue Star Power Systems manufacturng facilty in North Mankato, Minnesota (more on them here – a high durability product). As many of …