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MasOrange claims Spain’s first 5G-A network

MasOrange noted that its new 5G Advanced network is a major enhancement of the current 5G Standalone (SA) network In sum – what you need...
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Open RAN: Navigating nuances to reap the rewards (Reader Forum)

In situations with transformative potential, just before a revolutionary breakthrough takes place, the forthcoming innovation is met with some hesitancy and skepticism. Presently, Open...
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A new battleground — Data center real estate (Analyst Angle)

Exponential demand on AI computing capacity has triggered a boom in the data center market: current facilities are going through expansive refactoring, but there...
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Vodafone Idea begins 5G trials in Delhi

Vodafone Idea initially launched its commercial 5G services in Mumbai in March In sum – what you need to know: Vodafone Idea kicks off 5G trials...
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SK Telecom experiences big surge in its AI business in Q1

SK Telecom noted that the cumulative user base of Aster, its AI-based assistant surpassed 9 million In sum – what you need to know: SK Telecom’s...
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Test and Measurement: Spirent’s Q1 in-line as acquisition by Keysight is delayed

Keysight had expected to close its Spirent buy by the end of April; that has been bumped to the end of July Spirent Communications reported...
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House committee takes lower 3 GHz, 6 GHz off the auction table in reconciliation...

Reconciliation bill text takes the lower 3 GHz, 6 GHz out of contention for auction. Where does this leave CBRS? New mark-up language dropped...
Siemens

Siemens lights Industry 5.0 touchpaper with agentic AI for factories

Industrial agentic AI – Siemens has unveiled AI agents that work autonomously across design, planning, engineering, operations, and service – coordinated by a generative...
Ericsson

Ericsson, telcos trial 5G Radio Dot System in Taiwan

Ericsson noted that the test demonstrated that its Radio Dot System can deliver strong indoor 5G performance using the CSPs’ 3.5GHz spectrum and 4x4...
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The Sunday Brief: Two Q1 earnings mysteries

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...
OpenAI

OpenAI plans global expansion of Stargate project

OpenAI said the Stargate initiative, unveiled earlier this year by U.S. President Donald Trump, has an estimated long-term cost of $500 billion In sum –...
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ABI Research: AI data center demand to grow at fast pace

According to ABI Research Principal Analyst Sebastian Wilke, the U.S remains at the forefront of AI data center investments The demand for AI-focused data centers...
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Analyst Angle: Will D2D make rural cell sites an endangered species?

Multiple companies have asked me to analyze this question: will D2D replace the rural cell site? Would it make sense for an operator to shut...
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Powering progress—How private mobile networks are transforming utilities

The utilities industry, charged with powering, hydrating, and heating the world, is undergoing a profound transformation. Aging infrastructure, rising resource demands, and the growing...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
SK Telecom

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...
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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,...
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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...
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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 –...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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‘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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
FutureNet World

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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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Inside InvestAI — Europe’s ambitious $20 billion plan to build AI gigafactories

The European Union has unveiled an ambitious new plan dubbed InvestAI, part of which includes the buildout of large-scale AI gigafactories At the AI Action...
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From legacy to agility — What’s driving the cloud-native transformation?

Telecom operators are moving from legacy systems to cloud-native networks built for speed, scale and resilience As global data demands accelerate and next-generation services take...
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Eutelsat selects Orange leader as new CEO

Satellite operator Eutelsat appoints telecom veteran Jean-François Fallacher as CEO, another sign of satellite and telecom convergence In a move that underscores the broader ways...
mediatek

AI, Wi-Fi, smartphones, tariffs: Four takeaways from MediaTek’s Q1

MediaTek reported consolidated revenue of approximately $4.7 billion USD, an increase of 11.1% from the previous quarter MediaTek reported its Q1 2025 earnings on April...
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Qualcomm continues to deliver on diversification strategy

The automotive segment — a key growth driver for Qualcomm — was up 59% quarter-over-quarter Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon took the top-job with the San...
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AT&T expands fiber footprint via PRIME FiBER deal

AT&T is panning for broadband gold in Arizona, teaming with PRIME FiBER to expand fiber coverage AT&T and PRIME FiBER are extending their open-access...
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Operators tread carefully – weighing 5G SA costs, complexity, payoffs

Operators are moving through the gears with 5G SA and 5G-Advanced, balancing cap-ex constraints, operational complexity, and uncertain returns. While slicing, RedCap, and private...
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AI is reshaping the cellular network — ELAA unleashes spectrum’s potential (Analyst Angle)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already showing it is having a significant impact on the world’s economy, our online experiences and sourcing information — both...
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EXA boosts global fiber capacity 15% with Nokia upgrade

In sum – what to know: Capacity boost – 1.2 Tbps upgrade lifts EXA’s network by 15%, coutesy of a Nokia coherent optical engine and...
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What are AI colocation and edge data centers?

As AI reshapes nearly every industry, the infrastructure supporting these technologies is rapidly evolving Though often mentioned together, AI colocation and AI edge data centers...
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Power problems behind AI growth — What you need to know

The rapid growth of AI is putting pressure on global electricity systems and raising a new set of problems As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more...
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Bookmarks: Powering AI infrastructure and the Theory of Constraints

Editor’s note: I’m in the habit of bookmarking on LinkedIn and X (and in actual books) things I think are insightful and interesting. What...
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6G Foundry: Refreshing the lower-band spectrum design

6G research points to a new lower-band system spectrum design to significantly improve wireless capacity, coverage and efficiency A new lower-band spectrum design for 6G...
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FCC revisits satellite spectrum power levels

In the new space-based communications era, the Federal Communications Commission is taking a fresh look at satellite spectrum power transmission levels that have not...
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Frontier surpasses Q1 expectations with 107K new fiber subs

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...
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Cloud, AI drive Microsoft’s strong growth

'Cloud and AI are the essential inputs for every business', said CEO Satya Nadella Microsoft reported a record quarter driven by its cloud business, which...
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Kagan: T-Mobile US has done a great job the past decade — What’s next?...

After years of struggling, T-Mobile US has spent the past decade finding its footing and regaining momentum. They were a wireless carrier that lost...
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The top six locations for AI infrastructure

As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries worldwide, the demand for high-performance AI infrastructure is expanding at a fast pace These facilities are the digital...
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Q1 2025 reveals diverging strategies among US carriers

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...
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BT connects UK countryside – 34,000 workers, machines, sensors

In sum – what to know Connected rural workforce – BT links 34,000 DEFRA workers, machines, and sensors for environmental and agricultural monitoring, plus field...
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FCC pushes forward with 37 GHz sharing rules

FCC seeks to clarify rules and spur deployment in the Lower 37 GHz band The Federal Communications Commission is moving ahead with new rules on...
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Editorial Report: Navigating the 5G cloud-native transition

For many CSPs, the 5G focus has turned to the transition to a new cloud-native core, a new service-based architecture and more dynamic service...
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Why are the Nordic countries ideal for AI infra?

The Nordic region — which includes Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland — is becoming one of the most important areas in the world for...
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Why wireless providers are dominating broadband (Analyst Angle)

Fixed wireless has been comprising close to 100% of broadband net additions in recent years. How can this be true? I believe that fiber...
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Corning’s AI bet pays off with $3.7 billion Q1

Corning's strong quarter was buoyed by explosive growth in its enterprise optical business and rising demand for gen AI solutions Corning Incorporated delivered better-than-expected Q1...
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1NCE raises $60m to boost AI-creds, double down on US IoT boom

In sum – what to know IoT SaaS expansion – 1NCE raises $60m to enhance AI-driven SaaS platform, scale IoT connectivity solutions, and strengthen US...
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T&M: Bureau Veritas revenues jump 8% as it eyes more acquisitions

Bureau Veritas confidently maintained its guidance and is looking for more acquisitions Testing and certification giant Bureau Veritas reported consolidated revenues of nearly 1.6 billion...
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Engineering the Future: AI, Automation and the Tech Powering Telecom’s Next Chapter with Sean...

In this episode of Let’s Get Digital, host Carrie Charles sits down with Sean Shahini, the visionary Founder and CEO of Inorsa, to discuss...
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L3Harris’ Two47 MCX solution supports mission-critical, future-ready communications

Technology evolves rapidly — and so do the challenges facing those operating mission-critical applications, particularly those in the power and utilities industries. These challenges...
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Amazon enters orbit, launches 27 LEO satellites

Amazon plans to deploy a constellation of 3,236 satellites to provide high-speed internet to remote and underserved areas Amazon took a major step forward in...
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The broadband balancing act: WISPA, BEAD, LEOs and the future of rural connectivity (Analyst...

WISPA may have started with a narrow focus on fixed wireless for broadband, but today it’s anything but one-dimensional The national broadband conversation is undergoing...
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Reliance Jio dominates 5G FWA market in India

Reliance Jio Infocomm ended January with 4.8 million 5G FWA subscribers, followed by Bharti Airtel with over 800,000. In sum – what you need to...
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Why might nuclear energy be the key for AI’s growing power needs?

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world, but behind this new scenario lies an immense and growing need for energy. As this...
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MediaTek on the ‘radical change in architecture’ for Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi 7 is about more than just speed — MediaTek implementations leverage MLO to boost throughput and dramatically reduce latency Wi-Fi 7 is more than just...
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AI boom sparks energy showdown in South Carolina – data centers face power premium

In sum – what to know AI power panic – South Carolina’s Santee Cooper hikes rates on mega users (50MW+), amid wider fears that surging...
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How AI boosted Alphabet’s Q1 results

Alphabet sees a boost from AI across its businesses Alphabet reported solid first quarter 2025 earnings, with consolidated revenues up 12% from the same time...
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Philippines opens first GPU-powered, AI-first hyperscale data center

The data center is powered by NVIDIA GPU servers and features the first “GPU as a Service” (GPUaaS) offering in the Philippines In sum –...
China

China reaches nearly 4.4 million 5G base stations

Penetration of 5G services in China already reached 75.9% In sum – what you need to know: 5G boom continues – China has surpassed 4.39 million...
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du plans for AI-driven data center with Microsoft

du noted that new AI data center facility will enhance the company’s existing network of data centers across the UAE. In sum – what you...
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The Sunday Brief: Q1 telco top five earnings — five observations

Greetings from Mexico, Missouri, and Iowa.  We realigned the start date of the bi-weekly format to accommodate the Easter holiday (and our 30th wedding anniversary) weekend. ...
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At MWC this AI bartender made cocktails—and the case for edge AI

With its MixMaster AI bartender demonstration, Dell Technologies showed how on-device, multi-modal AI can turn storytelling and personalization into an experience The best bartenders don’t...
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AI infra in a suitcase – defense and sports sectors queue-up critical edge AI workloads

In sum – what to know Carry-on AI – new Gryf system from GigaIO delivers AI compute power in a portable form, designed for edge...
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Power on – a billion ambient IoT devices by 2030

In sum – what to know Massive growth – ambient IoT device shipments will reach 1.1 billion by 2030, powered by various energy harvesting methods...
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Starlink stalled in India, says telecom minister

The minister emphasized that Starlink must ensure that user terminals are registered domestically before a license can be granted In sum – what you need...
Fujitsu

Fujitsu unveils 1FINITY for global network push

Fujitsu plans to transfer four of its group companies and their related companies to 1FINITY In sum – what you need to know: New spin-off, new...
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Stonepeak backs AI growth with hyperscale platform launch

Stonepeak said its global data center footprint includes assets such as Cologix, CoreSite, Digital Edge and Cirion, spanning more than 100 facilities and 500...
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BSNL to launch 5G after 4G stabilization: Minister

BSNL has installed 90,000 4G towers, with 76,000 already commissioned In sum – what you need to know: BSNL to launch 5G after 4G stabilizes –...
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Kagan: Thoughts on Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T earnings

What every company needs to learn to be successful going forward On Tuesday, I was a guest on the Schwab News Network discussing Verizon’s earnings....
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Top five AI data center projects in India

India is actively promoting AI adoption through initiatives like the IndiaAI mission India is rapidly emerging as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) development....
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Bookmarks: Trusting AI — confidence without comprehension

Editor’s note: I’m in the habit of bookmarking on LinkedIn and X (and in actual books) things I think are insightful and interesting. What...
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Dell Technologies, Nokia simplify private wireless at the enterprise edge

By combining enterprise IT-friendly hardware and software with private wireless, Dell and Nokia are making digital transformation more accessible Private 4G and 5G have long...
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The state of 5G – chart smashes, heritage flops and sleeper hits

FWA is paying the bills, but the 5G market is still chasing dreams. For all the frustration about 5G money-making, FWA has been a...
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AT&T Q1 — revenue, 5G and fiber subscribers all trending up

Postpaid and fiber growth fuel Q1 gains as AT&T homes in on 30 million-location fiber milestone AT&T kicked off 2025 on strong footing, reporting robust...
KDDI

KDDI, AMD partner to advance 5G virtualized networks

KDDI plans to start deploying this technology across Japan starting in 2026 In sum – what you need to know: KDDI to deploy AMD-powered 5G by...
Airtel

Airtel acquires spectrum from Adani to boost 5G expansion

Airtel will deploy 100 megahertz of spectrum in both Gujarat and Mumbai, and 50 megahertz each in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu In...
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Advantages of US manufacturing of telecom equipment (Reader Forum)

As 5G becomes vital to national infrastructure, U.S.-based production offers security, supply chain control and long-term growth for America’s digital future Manufacturing the next generation...
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Verizon takes hit on postpaid churn — but hits back with record Q1 earnings

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,...
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Nokia misses Q1 targets, gains ground with T-Mobile in the US, enterprises everywhere

In sum – what to know  Weak quarter, bright spots – Nokia missed Q1 expectations with a 36% shortfall in operating profit, driven by a...
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Dell Technologies’ Cloud Core—a risk-free path to open, horizontal networks

From core to RAN to edge, Dell Technologies is taking an ecosystem-first approach to telecom transformation At Mobile World Congress, Dell Technologies showcased how it’s...
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Ericsson super-charges open, smart 5G with €200m Irish R&D boost

In sum – what to know: Open 5G investment – Ericsson is investing €200m in Athlone, Ireland, to develop open, programmable 5G tech that supports...
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InterDigital on 6G: ‘We have to be very selective’

The head of InterDigital's Wireless Lab weighs in on AI in a 6G context Some hard questions are being asked of 6G these days: Is...
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AI offerings boost ZTE revenues in Q1

In Q1, ZTE noted it had actively seized AI-driven opportunities across communications infrastructure, computing infrastructure, AI terminals and industry applications In sum – what you...
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Test and Measurement: The rural/urban digital divide is getting deeper

More pervasive broadband expansion in urban areas and the loss of the ACP may be factors in deepening the digital divide, Ookla says The difference...
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The future of Wi-Fi beyond connectivity (Reader Forum)

As billions of devices go intelligent, next-gen Wi-Fi is emerging as the quiet powerhouse behind our connected future Wi-Fi has evolved from its inception in...
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NTT DATA plans AI data center cluster in India

NTT DATA has over 18 data centers in operation or development across India In sum – what you need to know: NTT DATA to invest $1.2...
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Seven takeaways from Verizon’s latest cybersecurity report

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...
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AI Infrastructure Insight Report: AI infrastructure will power the next economic revolution

The AI revolution is driving unprecedented investments in digital and physical infrastructure—spanning data, compute, networking and software—to enable scalable, efficient and transformative AI applications. As...
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Fujitsu teams with Supermicro on gen AI platform for enterprises

In sum – what you need to know Enterprise AI – Fujitsu preps new service to run generative AI without companies needing to own or...
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One radio, 12 dozers, zero downtime – Newmont plans private 5G at 14 mines...

In sum – what you need to know One radio, full control – mining outfit Newmont has connected 12 dozers at a 2.5 km construction...
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Amdocs, Dell Technologies, Red Hat on AI-powered network automation

In the push to AI-native networks, CSPs are investing in network automation tools to improve efficiency and network performance As communication service providers (CSPs) evolve...
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Vodafone Idea boosts 5G BTS in India in March: Report

India saw the addition of 4,442 new 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) in March 2025, possibly influenced by Vodafone Idea’s recent 5G launch In sum...
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Adani Group plans additional $10b investment in data centers

The Adani Group is said to be evaluating sites for two major data centers in India In sum – what you need to know: Capex boost...
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AI Infra Insights: Chips powering the AI boom

As U.S. chips export restrictions tighten, Asia's semiconductor ecosystem is racing to adapt — with homegrown alternatives, material innovation and policy navigation taking center...
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Vodafone and A1 achieve 5G SA international roaming connection

The roaming connection between Vodafone and A1 was enabled through a 5G SA architecture leveraging Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core and SEPP platforms Britain’s Vodafone Group...
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Finance firms struggle to modernize as AI and blockchain race ahead

Legacy tech – is holding finance back; nearly half of financial firms admit outdated infrastructure is stalling AI progress, with data quality and harmonization...
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Accelerating cloud-native transformation with Dell Telecom Infrastructure Blocks for Red Hat

Built for speed and simplicity, Dell Technologies’ AI-ready infrastructure and automation tools help CSPs fast-track their journey to cloud-native  The telecom industry is in the...
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Colt sells eight Euro data centres in AI pivot

In sum – what you need to know Colt offloads – networking firm sells eight European data centres, including six to NorthC and two to...
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Is bigger really better in massive MIMO radios? SRG tests KT’s 5G SA

5G massive MIMO, Gangnam-style: SRG puts Samsung radios to the test in Seoul One of the defining characteristics of 5G networks has been the integration...
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India needs more spectrum to fuel 5G expansion, telcos warn

Rahul Vatts, chief regulatory officer at Bharti Airtel, noted that the telecom sector in India will need around 2,000 megahertz of spectrum by 2030 In...
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Ericsson, Bell Canada boost performance with AI-native link adaptation

Ericsson contributed its edge AI technology and R&D resources, while Bell Canada provided access to its network infrastructure In sum – what you need to...
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Powering the AI boom: Energy challenges behind AI growth

Energy demand for AI data centers in the U.S. is expected to grow about 50 gigawatt each year for the coming years, according to...
Fujitsu

Fujitsu targets lower data center energy consumption

Fujitsu said it will assess the effectiveness of the solution at its Tatebayashi Data Center, aiming to help customers achieve a world-class PUE at...
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5G, OTT to boost mobile services revenue in Malaysia: Report

5G is expected to represent 84% of total mobile subscriptions in Malaysia by 2029, according to GlobalData In sum – what you need to know: 5G...
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OpenAI, SoftBank mull UK Stargate investment

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman previously said that he "would love to do a Stargate Europe" In sum – what you need to know: Stargate eyes UK...
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India’s DoT scrutinizes Chinese gear in national 5G networks

The DoT is seeking details about Chinese-made gear still active in local telecoms networks In sum – what you need to know: DoT targets Chinese...
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What infra upgrades are needed to handle AI energy spikes?

AI workloads don’t just consume energy—they consume it with patterns that are impossible to predict. This is why infrastructure upgrades are key In sum –...
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BSNL focuses on infra, pricing to compete in India’s 5G market

Earlier this year, BSNL had received interest from three companies for deploying its 5G Standalone (SA) network in Delhi In sum – what you need...
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U Mobile awards deals to Chinese vendors for new 5G network

Malaysia gave the approval to deploy the second 5G network to U Mobile in November 2024 In sum – what you need to know: – U...
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Kagan: Will private 5G wireless become the next big thing?

Over the past several years, I have visited with and been briefed by several private wireless providers of all sizes. Some are stronger than...
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Ericsson sees income jump 61% on US surge – but CEO faces exit

In sum – what you need to know: Punchy Q1 results – Ericsson saw net income surge 61% and gross margin jump 48.2% in the...
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Tackling real-world cell tower operations challenges (Reader Forum)

It’s no secret that today’s Cell towers are essential to everything from emergency services to our daily smartphone usage. With nearly two million sites...
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AI Infra Insights: From Google, NVIDIA, Tencent and more

Asia’s digital infrastructure is evolving fast, with major moves in clean energy, cloud expansion and AI readiness. Google is pioneering geothermal baseload power in...
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FiberLight expands south to support the AI era

The acquisition of Metro Fiber Networks will expand FiberLight’s existing footprint in Virginia by integrating MFN’s conduit and fiber infrastructure FiberLight has entered into a...
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Bookmarks: AI infrastructure — the how and the why

Editor’s note: I’m in the habit of bookmarking on LinkedIn and X, and in actual books, things I think are insightful and interesting. These...
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PTT 2.0 – critical comms for public safety and private industry drives $12bn boom

In sum – what you need to know: $12bn by 2028 – global revenue from high-end push-to-talk (PTT) services – especially mission-critical (MC-PTT) on 4G/5G...
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AI infra brief: Power struggles behind AI growth

As AI workloads soar and hyperscale data centers multiply across the U.S., lawmakers and regulators are confronting a critical question: who should shoulder the...
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Dell Technologies and NVIDIA empower CSPs with scalable AI solutions

With the AI for Telecom suite, Dell Technologies and NVIDIA equip CSPs to boost efficiency, improve customer experience and unlock new revenue streams The telecommunications...
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KDDI claims Japan’s first direct-to-cell satellite service with Starlink

KDDI is offering this service with Starlink and will expand Japan's land coverage to nearly 100% In brief – why this matters – KDDI launches Japan’s first...
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AT&T, AST SpaceMobile get FCC approval for FirstNet Direct-to-Cell trials

Later this year, select first responders using AT&T FirstNet will participate in trials to evaluate public safety-grade connectivity enabled by satellite The Federal Communications Commission...
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Busy Boldyn Networks pauses acquisitions, puts focus on organic growth

Boldyn pauses M&A – after a rapid acquisition spree, and despite rumours in the market, Boldyn says it has shelved future deals (on paper);...
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Shanghai achieves full 5G metro coverage

According to Shentong Metro Group, which operates Shanghai metro, 80% of the lines have been upgraded to 5G-A In brief – why this matters –Shanghai has...
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Riding the Wireless Wave: Big Moves, Bold Priorities and The Power of Community with...

In this episode of Let’s Get Digital, host Carrie Charles sits down with Patrick Halley, President & CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA),...
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Wi-Fi Market Pulse Report 2025

This RCR Wireless News' report provides a comprehensive analysis of where the Wi-Fi market stands in 2025. As digital transformation accelerates across industries and as...
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Is the network still the star? How cloud-native forces telcos to rethink their role

In a world of cloud-native infrastructure, is the network still the backbone — or just another service in the stack? As telecom networks evolve into...
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Dell Technologies and Intel are enabling real-world telecom transformation 

Communications service providers (CSPs) are under mounting pressure to accelerate transformation—the high-level goals are to modernize infrastructure while also deploying a future-ready network, leverage automation to make operations more cost-effective, and diversify revenue streams by delivering new use cases to new markets. And while this idea of telecom transformation may seem clear on paper, it’s a difficult thing to do in the real world given the need to manage mounting technological complexity while also overhauling business and operating models.
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AI Infra Brief: Liquid cooling heats up AI infrastructure

Tech and energy giants are redrawing the map of power generation and delivery with the main aim of keeping up with the rising demands...
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Vodafone Idea says late 5G rollout helps lower costs

Vodafone Idea launched its commercial 5G services in Mumbai last month, about two and a half years after rival telcos Bharti Airtel and Reliance...
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Korea unveils massive $23.2B semiconductor support plan

The move by the Government of Korea follows reports that U.S. President Trump intends to soon unveil new tariff rates on imported semiconductors In brief...
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NTT brings high-end edge AI to drones, intros AI ethics group

In sum – what you need to know: AI chip for edge devices – NTT enables real-time 4K video processing in drones at altitudes up...
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Nvidia appoints Taiwanese trio to make AI infrastructure in US for first time

In sum – what you need to know: US-made AI infrastructure – Nvidia has commissioned one million square feet of new production space at factories...
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Chaos engineering — Why telcos should break things on purpose

Telcos are adopting chaos engineering to test resiliency, reduce downtime and ensure systems can withstand real-world failures — before they happen. As telecom networks adopt...
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AI infra brief: The power struggle behind AI’s growth

Tech and energy giants are redrawing the map of power generation and delivery to keep up with the rising demands from AI As AI workloads...
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Ericsson intros managed 5G, Wi-Fi, LEO for enterprise AI era

In sum – what you need to know: Advanced enterprise WAN – Ericsson’s new ‘wireless-first’ SD-WAN architecture bundles Release 17-level 5G, Wi-Fi 6/7, and LEO...
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Beijing targets fully large-scale 5G applications by 2027

Beijing targets 100% 5G penetration among individual users and over 75% of total traffic carried by 5G networks by 2027 In brief – why this...
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Five things to know about liquid cooling in AI data centers

AI is changing the rules of data center design, and liquid cooling is emerging as a critical piece of the puzzle As artificial intelligence workloads...
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Nokia pushes private 5G for sports and music events in Europe

In sum – what you need to know Private 5G for events – Nokia is supplying private 4G/5G for major sports and music events via...
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Dell Technologies and AMD collaborating to make AI easy for operators to consume 

As 5G networks continue to mature and scale, communications service providers (CSPs) are under pressure to improve performance, reduce downtime, and gain operational efficiency through network automation while also capturing new revenue streams. At the same time, advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are enabling powerful new opportunities for network optimization, predictive analytics, and service assurance. 
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How Open RAN, NTN and AI are the 6G we can already see

The evolution of wireless technologies is a continuous process with each generation building upon the previous one to refine capabilities and introduce innovations. While...
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Qualcomm Webinar: AI-driven RAN automation—Advancing toward intent-based autonomous networks

RAN AI technologies are transforming how Mobile Network Operators manage their complex and often multi-vendor networks, enabling self-management, self-optimization, and handling of complex tasks,...
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Topics on tap at CCA’s Mobile Carriers Show

CCA's Mobile Carriers Show kicks off as rural telecom providers face the potential of an 'asteroid-hitting moment' in the USF case before SCOTUS With the...
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Three juicy NB-NTN use cases that Viasat is pursuing

Which NB-NTN use case is the 'juiciest' for Viasat? The one with the longest sales cycle. Mobile network operators and satellite operators striking partnerships and...
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Inseego CEO ‘bullish’ on enterprise FWA outlook

Inseego completes world’s first 5G-Advanced data call with next gen cellular router leveraging Qualcomm’s new Dragonwing platform.  Drawing on a legacy of engineering excellence and...
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AI infra brief: From Alibaba Cloud, Microsoft, Meta and more

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. Alibaba Cloud unveils new AI models Alibaba...
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AI to double electricity demand from DCs by 2030: IEA

The IEA report predicts that AI processing in the U.S. will need more electricity than all heavy industries combined, such as steel, cement and...
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AI infrastructure—mapping the next economic revolution

Introduction—economic revolution requires global systems, not point solutions Editor's note: This report is presented in partnership with Dell Technologies. Click here for more information. Research...
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China to see huge economic impact of 5G, AI by 2030: GSMA

China continues to show how advanced 5G services, mobile innovation, AI and digital services can have real economic impact, GSMA said In brief – why...
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The future of on-device AI — What MediaTek’s new SoC tells us

As agentic AI gains traction, chipmakers like MediaTek are building for a future where devices anticipate and execute complex tasks autonomously This week, MediaTek announced...
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Test and Measurement: Viavi expands VALOR with massive MIMO OTA testing

With new anaechoic chamber, VALOR is the first test-as-a-service solution to offer massive MIMO OTA validation Viavi Solutions has expanded its Chandler, Arizona-based Viavi Automated Lab-as-a-Service...
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Five things to know about AI infrastructure data center liquid cooling

Liquid cooling technology is certainly a strategic consideration for any data center company that wants to compete in the AI space As artificial intelligence (AI)...
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AI infra brief: From NVIDIA, AT&T, Google and more

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. NVIDIA brings agentic AI reasoning to...
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Innovation at the ‘speed of cloud’ — Why are DevOps and CI/CD critical for...

DevOps is the strategy of bringing together development and operations teams to collaborate to automate the network lifecycle; CI/CD is the execution of this...
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GSA forms special group to boost 5G RedCap development

GSA noted that RedCap is a reduced set of 5G capabilities intended for devices like wearables and low-cost hotspots that have low battery consumption...
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Making AI for telecom real: Perspectives from Google Cloud Next

Google Cloud Next shows how network operators and vendors are using AI for telecom We already know that businesses are pushing hard to figure out...
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Integrating eSIMs into your tech stack: Key strategies for success (Reader Forum)

eSIMs are changing — and improving — how businesses manage mobile devices, but how can they ensure a successful integration? The rise of embedded SIM...
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UK’s new AI Energy Council targets 20x compute growth by 2030

The AI Energy Council will play a key role in ensuring that AI technologies are not only powered efficiently, but also sustainably In brief –...
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Why agentic AI in home gateways could be a game-changer for operators

MediaTek believes that embedding agentic AI into home gateways could transform customer support and reduce costs for service providers The evolution from traditional AI to...
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AI infra brief: From Dell, NexGen Cloud, Cerebras and more

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. Dell Technologies unveils infrastructure innovations for...
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Vodafone Idea set to expand 5G technology in India

Vodafone Idea said it will soon launch 5G in Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka and Punjab telecom circles In brief – why this matters –Vodafone Idea is expanding...
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5G without borders — Nokia, Telia trial 5G SA slicing across nations

This test was carried out as part of a Nordic military exercise and represents a key milestone in leveraging commercial 5G networks for defense...
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How Brightspeed is shaping America’s Digital Future with Tom Maguire

In this episode of Let’s Get Digital, host Carrie Charles sits down with Tom Maguire, CEO of Brightspeed, to explore how the company has...
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The big 5G problem – SA migration, and the urgent quest for new revenue

5G has a money problem – partly just because 5G does not properly exist yet; here we look at progress with NSA-to-SA rollouts, as...
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Vodafone hits 200m-mark for IoT; calls it good and green business

In sum – what you need to know: Vodafone hits IoT milestone – UK-based operator has connected its 200 millionth IoT device, a healthcare monitor,...
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Inside Boost’s Open RAN strategy — two gains and one gap

Boost Mobile gains speed and flexibility with Open RAN — but hardware cost savings remain elusive As 5G continues its global rollout, the question...
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CBRS 2.0: Revolutionizing spectrum management for enhanced connectivity (Reader Forum)

The Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) encompasses 150 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band (3550 MHz–3700 MHz), with plans to expand by...
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Five key things to know about AI infra investments in Japan

SoftBank and KDDI are moving fast to have a leading position in the AI infra sector in Japan with their AI data centers Japan is...
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AT&T’s Wi-Fi strategy gets a boost with Karrier One partnership

As user behavior continues to shift mobile data consumption toward Wi-Fi, telcos like AT&T are doubling down on Wi-Fi offload strategies A new partnership between...
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Where are the 16 potential federal data center and AI infrastructure sites?

The potential federal data center sites are "uniquely positioned for rapid data center construction, including in-place energy infrastructure," according to the Department of Energy The...
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Private 5G catches market by surprise with 40% jump in sales

In sum – what you need to know Private wireless surge – private wireless growth catches Dell’Oro by surprise, as private 4G/5G RAN sales jump...
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Rogers to trim debt by selling CAD$7 billion backhaul network stake to Blackstone

Rogers will retain control of its wireless backhaul network in the deal with Blackstone and other Canadian entities Canadian telecom operator Rogers has struck a...
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AI infra brief: From KDDI, Axiom and more

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. KDDI closes deal for Osaka AI...
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RCR news brief: CelcomDigi, e& UAE, growing AI capex and more

Editor’s note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open...
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Three telco cloud models — and who is using them

As networks go cloud-native, telecom operators face pivotal choices between telco private clouds or public and hybrid clouds As telecom networks transition to cloud-native...
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From space to holograms, Qualcomm is exploring the future of connected experiences

Working with partners, Qualcomm is testing non-terrestrial network-based cellular connectivity, as well as the integration of non-terrestrial and terrestrial networks As 6G begins to take...
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Private 5G goes live — Verizon and NVIDIA demo mobile AI-driven broadcast system

This Verizon showcase suggests that after years of limited tangible, scalable implementations, private 5G is finally moving from pilot to production As broadcasters face mounting...
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SK Telecom bets big on liquid cooling tech for AI data centers

SK Telecom and its partners will develop technology across all major liquid cooling methods: Direct, Immersion and Precision In brief – why this matters -SK Telecom...
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AI infra brief: From Meta, InfiniLink, SoftBank and more

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. Meta plans nearly $1 billion data...
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AI-optimized data center — five critical components

AI-optimized data centers require GPUs, TPUs, high-speed networking, advanced cooling systems, as well as fast and scalable storage As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to rapidly...
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AI in telecoms – what to know and what to ask (see you tomorrow!)

In sum – what you need to know AI for internal telco efficiencies – AI is being used so successfully in customer care and network...
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GPU-as-a-Service offered by mobile operators (Analyst Angle)

Mobile operators are investing in GPUs! SKT, DOCOMO, Verizon, T-Mobile, Singtel, Swisscom, Telenor, Softbank, and many others have set up data centers with edge...
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The Sunday Brief: Is telecom a safe haven?

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...
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Siemens sells slices of O2 Telefónica’s public 5G network to German water utilities

In sum – what you need to know Siemens-led 5G offer – Siemens will hold the customer relationship, selling slices of O2 Telefónica’s 5G network...