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Ookla’s big week: 5G slice validation with Ericsson and a surprising exit from Ziff...
Ookla debuts a 5G network slice validation solution with Ericsson; makes an even bigger splash by exiting from parent company, Ziff Davis
In sum —...
“Like a rocket ship” – Mimosa’s FWA carrier fix for the broadband boom
As fixed wireless access gains fresh momentum worldwide, Mimosa Networks’ unlicensed-spectrum technology is emerging as a strategic complement to fibre and 5G – powering...
AT&T combines with AWS in metro, Ericsson in RAN, Azure at edge
AT&T is tightening its ties with hyperscale cloud partners as it readies its network for the AI era – embedding last-mile fiber and 5G...
Vodafone CEO calls for satellite rules
The head of Vodafone said the sector must focus less on innovation hype and more on coordination and safeguards as satellite services become integrated...
Deutsche Telekom details AI strategy at MWC 2026
Deutsche Telekom is extending AI into enterprise infrastructure under the theme "Magenta AI at scale. Human at heart."
In sum – what to know:
AI integrated...
Huawei outlines AI-focused optical roadmap
Huawei said that the “networks for AI” concept focuses on adapting optical infrastructure to support AI applications
In sum – what to know:
Dual AI strategy...
T-Mobile US’ MWC 2026: Shaping the future of connectivity and AI-native networks
T-Mobile's announcements reflect a broader industry shift toward intelligent networks optimized for AI, sensing, and real-world applications
At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, T-Mobile US...
Verizon rejigs private 5G team; Nokia nears private 5G sale?
Jennifer Artley, in charge of private 5G at Verizon Business has left. The news compounds unease in the market following Nokia’s decision to quit....
ZTE AIR MAX: Reshaping mobile network paradigm in the AI era
In an AI era defined by the explosive growth of intelligent applications, both technological and economic paradigms are undergoing systemic transformation, mobile networks must...
AI workloads require a total structural reset in networks, says Nokia
AI is already a scaled, mobile-native workload, which is forcing networks to evolve from SLA-driven capacity models to deterministic, programmable architectures that connect data...
Qualcomm brings AI focus to Wi-Fi 8 rollout with new portfolio
Qualcomm has positioned Wi-Fi 8 infrastructure as a foundation for edge AI computing within the home and enterprise network
At Mobile World Congress Barcelona, Qualcomm...
Deutsche Telekom to further expand 5G, fiber footprint
Deutsche Telekom reached a 5G coverage of 92% in its European footprint as of the end of 2025
In sum – what to know:
95% 5G...
Qualcomm Report: Wi-Fi 8 and the rise of ultra-reliable connectivity for the AI era
For years, advances in wireless connectivity have been defined largely by speed. Each new Wi-Fi generation has pushed peak throughput higher and reduced latency,...
Huawei Li Peng: Accelerating towards the agentic internet era with 5G-A and AI
At MWC Barcelona 2026, Li Peng, Huawei's Senior Vice President and President of ICT Sales & Service, delivered a keynote on how carriers...
Huawei launches enhanced AI-centric network solutions for All Intelligence at MWC 2026
Huawei released a series of all-scenario U6 GHz products today at MWC Barcelona 2026 to help carriers unlock the full potential of 5G-A...
ZTE outlines 6G strategy and unveils GigaMIMO, leading AI-native wireless for 6G evolution
The Report Minimum Technical Performance Requirements for IMT-2030 (6G) was formally finalized at the 51st meeting of ITU-R Working Party 5D (WP 5D), which...
M&As that shaped the test and measurement industry in last two years
These M&A deals highlight how T&M vendors have revisited their M&A strategies to stay resilient through volatile market conditions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) has perhaps...
Can agentic AI fix the network build problem?
With labor shortages and chronic overruns plaguing broadband construction, agentic AI is emerging as a tool for discipline and timely execution
In a recent episode...
Rakuten Mobile to deploy 3,000 open mMIMO radios in Japan
Sudhakar Pandey, head of RAN at Rakuten Mobile, told RCR Wireless News that the telco is expecting around 7% throughput gain in high traffic...
“The dark days are over” — Lumen lights up new ‘AI corridors’
Once in defensive mode and fighting decline, Lumen Technologies has re-emerged with a radically simplified strategy, a repaired balance sheet, and a bold claim...
Webinar: Test, measurement and service assurance in the AI era
As AI steadily gains ground across industries, test, measurement, and service assurance are under pressure to evolve. Vendors are now facing mounting complexities that...
‘Literally truthful’ claims — T-Mobile US responds to Verizon lawsuit
T-Mobile US is accusing Verizon of hypocrisy, pointing to its own “Switch to Verizon” marketing campaign
T-Mobile US has filed an official opposition to Verizon’s...
Metro Connect 2026: Fiber on the rise, data centers under fire
Morgan Lewis' Andrew Lipman surfaces the top trends to watch in 2026 at Metro Connect
With the show floor packed with fiber connectivity players,...
U Mobile signs 5G wholesale contract with Telekom Malaysia
U Mobile said its 5G rollout is targeting 80% population coverage by the second half of 2026
In sum – what to know:
Three-year wholesale agreement...
MasOrange to unify 5G SA core with Ericsson
MasOrange evaluated bids from several vendors, including Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, ZTE, and Mavenir
In sum – what to know:
Unified 5G SA core deployment – MasOrange...
The end of the medium-sized carrier (Analyst Angle)
The acquisitions of UScellular and Cox Communications largely spell the end of the medium-sized carrier
There are no more medium-sized wireless carriers and soon, there...
Lessons from PTC, for MWC – talking telcos in the AI goldrush
As the industry gears up for its biggest annual show at MWC, it is (perhaps) worth looking back at another major 2026 telco gathering:...
WBA urges interoperability in AI-native Wi-Fi, but predicts ‘big fight’
The WBA argues that AI and ML are becoming foundational to Wi-Fi operations as network complexity grows
In sum — what to know:
Frameworks, not algorithms...
Research report: Preparing for Q-Day and the path to quantum-safe networks
Q-Day, the moment quantum machines can break today’s cryptography, is moving from theory into telecom planning cycles. RSA. ECC. Authentication systems. SIM security. Identity...
What is a (regional) federated edge? Will the big Euro-MNO project fly?
Europe’s five biggest mobile operators – Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, TIM, and Vodafone Group – are building a pan-European “federated edge continuum”, stitching together...
MWC Barcelona 2026: Prototyping an AI-native 6G from foundation to new services
From air-interface foundations to AI-native services, Qualcomm's MWC technology demonstrations show how they are engineering 6G for intelligence and efficiency
What you should know:
As 3GPP’s...
Analyst Angle: floLIVE reimagines connectivity for intelligent IoT operations
Agentic and generative AI applications and workloads are testing the limits of legacy connectivity infrastructure from edge to cloud. The explosion of data and...
Telstra sets uplink record using Ericsson 5G-A equipment
The setup combined FDD and TDD single user MIMO under 3GPP Release 17 specifications
In sum – what to know:
Uplink milestone – The companies achieved...
AT&T says Ookla fiber award validates strategy — ‘Where we have fiber, we win’
AT&T Fiber has received Ookla’s first-ever Best Home Internet award in the United States
In sum – what to know:
Strategy validated – AT&T said...
5G and AI demand to double network capacity by 2030, says American Tower
Network capacity will be required to double in the next few years in order to cope with 5G adoption and AI demand, reckons American...
Scaling the Digital Backbone: How DataBank Is Building for What’s Next with Raul Martynek
In this episode, Raul Martynek, CEO of DataBank, shares how he has helped transform a six–data center platform into one of the largest and...
‘Beacons of innovation’ — Samsung, Orange expand European vRAN, Open RAN deployments
The collaboration focuses on integrating updated processing platforms into Orange’s network infrastructure
In sum – what to know:
More sites – Following pilot projects that have...
Cargill’s 50-site surge shows private 5G is infrastructure – not experiment
After some years of caution and pilots, US manufacturing giant Cargill has scaled private 5G to 50 sites in just six months with NTT...
VIAVI Whitepaper: RAN scenario generators and their critical role for future-proofing AI-native RAN in...
AI is becoming a key part of how modern telecom networks work—especially with 5G and upcoming 6G. Instead of just helping with small tasks,...
SK Telecom outlines AI-native network strategy
Under the ATHENA architecture, SK Telecom plans to gradually apply AI- and cloud-based automation across all network layers
In sum – what to know:
6G roadmap...
Europe will become the exchange point of global AI — If digital infrastructure keeps...
How is AI reshaping modern network infrastructure? And what role can Europe play?
It’s no secret that there’s been a steep rise in data generation,...
Japan leads APAC for O-RAN but integration challenges remain
As well as Rakuten Mobile, KDDI has started to deploy open vRAN, and SoftBank is also interested – says Omdia
In sum – what to...
Telefónica extends AI automation, expands enterprise edge
Pre-MWC, Telefónica has detailed advances in AI-driven network automation and enterprise edge. It has 12 level-4 autonomous use cases across Spain, Germany and Brazil...
Top AI agent-enabled network APIs for monetization, according to Telefónica
According to Telefónica's Alex Harmand, agentic AI changes how network APIs generate revenue by shifting pricing away from individual API calls
Telefónica and Nokia...
Ericsson update – network slicing, AI automation, 6G prototypes
From real-time 5G slice validation to next-gen AI RAN software, Ericsson has highlighted a number of innovations ahead of MWC – spanning network performance,...
Samsung, KT validate 7 GHz 6G in field trial
During the tests, Samsung and KT said they recorded peak downlink speeds of up to 3 Gbps in the 7 GHz band using X-MIMO
In...
New 3.8 GHz spectrum will strengthen 5G coverage, says Telus
Richard Gilhooley, director of public affairs at Telus, told RCR Wireless News that the telco's 5G coverage currently reaches 90% of the country's population
In...
AI for Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS)
Could AI dramatically change how DSS works?
Radio spectrum is pricey. Operators drop billions at auction to lock down licensed frequency bands, and every single...
Samsung to modernize Videotron’s network in Canada
Under the terms of the agreement, Samsung will provide a cloud-native 5G and 4G core solution running on Dell PowerEdge servers
In sum – what...
Breaking down borders: The future of truly global smartphones (Reader Forum)
Moving beyond regional SKUs can reshape mobile radio design and global user experience
Every year original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face the daunting task of forecasting...
Can 6G finally answer the question of reliable indoor connectivity once and for all?...
Not likely — but Wi-Fi offload might
The 6G network is coming, and the telecommunications industry has no shortage of ambition: higher performance, “implantables,” tighter integration...
Ericsson, Mistral AI target AI for network ops
Ericsson and Mistral AI will jointly research and develop AI agents for use in telecom networks
In sum – what to know:
Practical use cases -...
Nvidia State of AI in Telecommunications report
Telcos are embracing AI whole-heartedly, according to Nvidia
In sum - what we know:
State of AI in Telecommunications - 90% of survey respondents state AI is...
D2D services: Can the economics catch up to the hype?
The hype around D2D shows no sign of slowing down, but some experts are skeptical of its commercial viability
A group of skiers on a...
India targets 1 billion 5G subscribers by 2031: Minister
Operators already deployed around 500,000 5G base stations across India
In sum – what to know:
1bn 5G users by 2031 – Subscriptions expected to rise...
Singtel to open Brazil office for enterprise push
Singtel Singapore views Latin America as a long-term growth market
In sum – what to know:
Brazil sales office launch – Singtel to open a local...
Solving the hidden complexities of Open RAN (Reader Forum)
Deploying and operating Open RAN environments is far more complex than the vision suggests
Open RAN (Radio Access Network) has been heralded as a breakthrough...
Telefónica on making Open Gateway APIs agent-ready
Telefónica is working with Nokia to test how AI agents can support the use of network APIs
In sum – what to know:
Open Gateway limits...
A new bipartisan bill that seeks to eliminate FCC’s satellite licensing delays wins unanimous...
Addressing regulatory backlogs, the bill seeks to establish a fast-tracked shot clock for approval of satellite and space licenses
In sum — what to know:
Clearing...
MasOrange expands 5G-A tech across Spain with Ericsson
MasOrange and Ericsson said the network upgrades could support applications such as cloud gaming, real-time video, AR/VR, and connected wearables
In sum – what to...
5G core reaches 50% of MCN market: Dell’Oro
Dave Bolan research director at Dell'Oro told RCR Wireless News that the research firm projects the 5G MCN market to account for more than...
AI to drive 700% WAN traffic surge by 2034: Nokia
Nokia also estimates that AI could represent 30% of all global traffic
In sum – what to know:
A new traffic wave - Unlike video or...
Ericsson trials maritime 5G SA, as it ramps up defense push for 2026
The company collaborated with defense company, Leonardo, and the Italian Navy to trial a 5G Standalone network aboard naval ships
5G SA at sea: Ericsson...
RADCOM’s revenue in line with ‘six consecutive years of growth’, supported by heavy demand...
RADCOM posted revenue of $71.5 million for fiscal 2025, up 17.2% year-over-year, marking steady growth for six years in a row
In sum — what...
Telia launches nationwide 5G SA in Norway
Telia is offering the service across its entire Norwegian footprint under the name Advanced 5G
In sum – what to know:
First nationwide SA 5G in...
Swisscom targets 60% FTTH coverage by end-2026: CEO
Swisscom plans to increase its FTTH coverage in Switzerland to 90% by the end of 2035
In sum – what to know:
60% by 2026 –...
A new era of humanoid robots
Synopsys ramps up work around physical AI to help build adaptive machines capable of sensing and interacting with their physical environments
The latest addition to...
AI in intent-based networking (IBN)
Imagine a network engineer typing "prioritize video traffic in downtown Seattle" into a console and having the system automatically translate that single sentence into...
Virgin Media O2 switches on 5G SA in Manchester
Virgin Media O2 said the Manchester deployment is part of a wider national plan to extend SA 5G to cities, towns, and transport routes
In...
Rakuten Mobile posts first EBITDA profit
In a conference call with investors, Rakuten Group’s chairman Mickey Mikitani said that Rakuten Mobile plans to invest over JPY200 million in fiscal 2026
In...
A tale of two Vodafones – five private 5G takeaways (half-time at UPTIME)
From global private-5G deployments at Vodafone Business to national spectrum policy gridlock at Vodafone Idea, plus the looming exit of Nokia, the private 5G...
Webinar: Networks at the frontline – How 6G, ISAC and NTNs will redefine defense...
As 6G takes shape, integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are being developed to create a new class of defense-ready connectivity...
The human-in-the-loop solution
The road to autonomous network goes through humans in the loop, says Venkat Pullela, Keysight's CTO of Networking
With AI being on every CTO’s vision...
What is AI-RRM in Wi-Fi 7?
AI-RRM enables Wi-Fi 7 networks to deliver high performance in real-world deployments
As Wi-Fi 7 deployments accelerate, the industry is also beginning to see how...
WPA3: Why Wi-Fi security is more nuanced than you think (Analyst Angle)
WPA3 adoption in multi-dwelling units presents a unique set of challenges
The Wi-Fi industry loves a good checklist. WPA3 support? Check. Six gigahertz? Check. Protected...
América Móvil keeps investing in Chile after Telefónica sale
América Móvil had initially explored a joint bid with Entel for Telefónica’s Chilean business but ultimately decided not to proceed
In sum – what to...
UK launches consultation to unlock 5G SA investment
The U.K. government noted that up to $46.3 billion is required for the deployment of advanced 5G to 2030
In sum – what to know:
UK...
Vodafone on private 5G – 173 networks, 20 countries, 60% on site, new vendors...
At UPTIME, Vodafone Business detailed 173 live private 5G deployments in around 20 countries, and also signalled new vendor additions – likely including Ericsson,...
T-Mobile US outpaces rivals as broadband becomes new battleground
All three carriers are increasingly focused on broadband expansion, customer retention, and long-term network monetization
T-Mo subscriber, broadband growth - T-Mobile US once again outpaced...
Vodafone Idea flags integration gaps as India pushes telco-led private 5G
Debate at the UPTIME forum today highlighted Asia Pacific’s fragmented regulatory and structural barriers for private 5G – in India, in particular, where Vodafone...
Market Pulse Report: AI Infrastructure Platform Shift Is Here
AI has entered a new phase. The race is no longer about smarter models or more GPUs. It’s about infrastructure. Power, networking, data readiness, governance...
Amazon Leo expands service to sea through maritime resellers
With goal to deliver faster onboard Wi-Fi and better crew communication in vessels, Amazon Leo signs new resellers extending service across global ocean routes
In...
Colt preps Middle East expansion as fiber demand accelerates
Europe’s largest enterprise fibre provider will scale infrastructure and partner-led operations across the Middle East, positioning itself as a regional gateway – whilst also...
What Deutsche Telekom’s AI factory reveals about Europe’s digital independence (Analyst Angle)
DT and Nvidia jointly funded the Industrial AI Cloud, Europe's most ambitious sovereign AI facility
In early February 2026, Deutsche Telekom’s CEO Tim Höttges stood...
‘From core to edge’ — Telefónica Germany on cloud-native shift
Telefónica Germany’s CTIO Mallik Rao: Cloud-native networking is a fundamental shift in how networks are designed, built, and operated
In sum - what to know:
Full...
Millicom and NJJ acquire Telefónica’s Chilean unit
NJJ will hold a 51% stake in the new JV, with Millicom owning the remaining 49%
In sum – what to know:
Joint structure – Millicom...
Resilience and Reach: Marcelo Cataldo on Rebuilding, Reinventing, and Reconnecting the Caribbean
In this episode, Marcelo Cataldo, CEO of Digicel, shares the extraordinary story of how he led a sweeping turnaround across 25 countries—bringing new stability,...
AI’s role in non-terrestrial networks
Can machine learning solve the challenges of non-terrestrial networks?
Satellite-to-phone connectivity is becoming a whole lot more popular. Services are now delivering direct satellite connections...
Starlink is winning the LEO-based internet race in major markets
A new Ookla report traces the blistering growth of the satellite broadband provider that has been the subject of countless scoops of late
Starlink is...
SoftBank delivers record revenue, maps telco strategy beyond traditional services
SoftBank posted approximately $34.6 billion in revenue, up 8% year-on-year
In sum – what to know:
Record financial performance - Revenue was up 8% year-on-year to...
LG Uplus advances autonomous network with AI agents
LG Uplus said the AI-based platform anticipates traffic surges during large events and adjusts base-station settings in advance
In sum – what to know:
AI cuts...
Telus secures additional spectrum to boost 5G
Telus now holds an average of 104 megahertz of mid-band spectrum in the 3.5 GHz and 3.8 GHz ranges nationwide
In sum – what to...
AI data-center spend to hit $80bn by 2030 to escape power crunch
Power scarcity and thermal limits are major challenges for the AI data center buildout, observes Dell’Oro Group – but that the industry is redesigning...
GSMA MWC26 Barcelona draws closer as CEOs from Character.AI, OURA and Qualcomm confirmed as...
Live showcases and real-world demos take centre stage, including new zones, Airport of the Future and New Frontiers
MWC26 Barcelona, the world’s largest and most...
Spirent joins ESA to advance PNT resilience in UK
The global PNT ecosystem has been a hot target of screw-ups. Private companies and government agencies are joining forces to work out a solution
Spirent...
What is PNT?
Positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) powers much of the modern world — yet remains invisible
If you’ve used a navigation system, you’ve likely noticed that...
Google Cloud and Liberty Global sign 5 year deal
Collaboration focuses on Gemini AI deployment, customer service automation, and hardware expansion
In sum - what we know:
Five-year deal - Google Cloud and Liberty Global announced...
Emerson/NI White Paper: 2026 Technology Trends Impacting the Wireless Communications Industry
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, wireless communications, sensing technologies, and geopolitically influenced supply chains is reshaping the RF and wireless ecosystem.Drawing from emerging research, enterprise...
BT posts revenues of $6.8 billion in fiscal Q3
BT said it passed more than 1 million premises with FTTP for an eighth consecutive quarter
In sum – what to know:
Revenue down 4% to...
Dell’Oro raises O-RAN outlook on 5G, 6G demand
Dell’Oro said near-term O-RAN revenue expectations have been revised downward, while longer-term growth assumptions have improved
In sum – what to know:
Long-term O-RAN outlook improves...
AI infra faces its biggest test – people
As AI drives demand for new data centres, operators are discovering that the hardest constraints aren’t (just) land and power – they’re communities, politics,...
T-Mobile US’ switching strategy lands in court again
Verizon has joined AT&T in challenging T-Mobile’s aggressive switching strategy that includes promotions, pricing comparisons, and a new Easy Switch tool
In sum – what...
Amazon Leo to provide satellite connectivity to AT&T
Under the agreement, AT&T will use Leo’s satellite internet service, while providing ground-based fiber connectivity to AWS data centers
In sum — what to know:
Hybrid...
Four Open RAN myths telcos need to move past, according to Wind River
For starters, automation and cloud-native tooling are making Open RAN more scalable, not less
Despite the very real progress made around Open RAN, a few...
Bell sees rapid growth in AI-powered businesses, says CEO
Bell's CEO Mirko Bibic said in a conference call with investors that the company’s AI-powered enterprise solutions businesses are collectively growing approximately 60% year-over-year
In...
Deutsche Telekom launches industrial AI factory in Munich
Deutsche Telekom noted that the infrastructure is built on nearly 10,000 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs
In sum – what to know:
AI factory – Built with nearly...
Amazon requests more time to launch Leo, SpaceX objects
Amazon told the FCC it needs a 24-month extension to meet Leo’s launch milestone for July, 2026
In sum — what to know:
Missed milestone: Amazon...
Leveraging existing infrastructure for quantum secure communications (Reader Forum)
Experts disagree on timing, but carriers and customers should expect quantum technology capable of breaking today’s encryption to emerge in the 2030s
“Q-day,” the day...
Verizon’s vision for metro fibre and private 5G for enterprise AI inference
At a PTC panel in Hawaii last month, Verizon and industry peers discussed how AI is reshaping networks and data centres, prompting the US...
Global broadband spending to peak by 2028: Dell’Oro
Jeff Heynen, vice president at Dell’Oro Group, told RCR Wireless News that XGS-PON will serve as the primary technology through at least 2030 for...
Telia and ice to combine mobile RAN in Norway
The new entity will provide RAN services to Telia Norway and ice based on capacity usage
In sum – what to know:
Shared RAN, separate cores...
SK Telecom turns to AI to restore profitability after FY2025 revenue decline
SK Telecom reported a consolidated revenue of KRW 17.099.2 trillion — down 4.7% year-on-year for fiscal year 2025
In sum – what to know:
Cybersecurity fallout...
Viavi’s Q2 2026 earnings hit high end of guidance, driven by data center demand
Strong double-digit growth in NSE business drove net revenue higher, but Spirent’s revenue trailed behind estimates
In sum — what to know:
Data center lift: Viavi...
The bulk-managed Wi-Fi industry needs economic ammunition — Now (Analyst Angle)
Managed Wi-Fi eliminates redundant truck rolls, avoids duplicate wiring, and enables smart building technology
A regulatory storm is gathering as state legislatures from California to...
ABI Research on cloud | Data center boom should make telcos uneasy (Analyst Angle)
By 2035, global active data center IT capacity is forecast to surge nearly six-fold, from roughly 24 GW today to around 147 GW, as...
Rakuten Mobile to deploy 1Finity O-RAN radios at scale
Rakuten Mobile plans to deploy 1Finity’s 32T32R massive MIMO O-RAN radio units operating in the 3.7 GHz band
In sum – what to know:
O-RAN mMIMO...
SmarTone upgrades its network with Ericsson 5G-A tech
Under the terms of the deal, Ericsson will supply its latest generation of radio equipment, including massive MIMO radios
In sum – what to know:
Programmable...
Opinion: The SpaceX-xAI mega-merger is an opening gambit to a bigger play
The deal creates the first-ever $1.25 trillion private company, marking a new chapter in AI compute race
Confirming previous reports, SpaceX just acquired Elon Musk-owned...
U Mobile targets 5G-A use cases in Malaysia
U Mobile said that some partners in this initiative include Amazon Web Services, Huawei Malaysia, Palo Alto Networks, and Qualcomm
In sum – what to...
Vodafone Idea boosts broadband infra across India
Vodafone Idea said it added more than 6,500 new unique 4G towers during the most recent quarter
In sum – what to know:
4G expansion –...
Google subsea cable reaches Sydney
Google said that the Tabua subsea cable will connect the U.S. and Australia via Fiji and is expected to enter service later this year
In...
Master and commander – Google and Meta chart AI’s subsea voyage
A panel at PTC in Hawaii comprising hyperscalers Google and Meta and wholesalers Exa Infrastructure and Southern Cross Cable Networks explored how AI is...
Three takeaways from Ookla’s H2 2025 Connectivity Report
T-Mobile US earned the title of Best Mobile Network in Ookla’s latest assessment
Ookla has released the results of its H2 2025 Connectivity Assessment, and...
Agentic AI meets intent-based networking: A new era of network automation
With 6G on the horizon, operators need greater levels of network automation, and AI agents are here to deliver
We have entered the era...
Why Wi-Fi 7 strengthens Wi-Fi/5G convergence
Wi-Fi 7 features designed to improve reliability and performance could push Wi-Fi/5G convergence even further, says Cisco Wireless CTO
In sum – what to...
How engineers spot impairments in fiber lines from afar
Remote fiber monitoring has emerged as a popular tool for telecom and data center operators to accurately locate physical fiber issues from a distance...
Dell & AMD Webinar: Telco Collides with AI – The Future is Ultra Mega
AI is reshaping the economics of telecommunications. In this webinar on February 19th, discover how Dell and AMD products deliver elite-level performance for AI...
Telia posts flat 2025 revenue and lower profits
In Sweden, Telia said it delivered a record quarter, with service revenue growth of 4.8%, supported by consumer, TV, broadband and mobile services
In sum...
Advantest rises on the AI tide
The company’s Q3 earnings show AI boom pushing up demand for semiconductor test equipment
In sum — what to know:
Strong Q3 showing: Advantest posts record...
Sovereignty…hard to define, harder to pull off (Analyst Angle)
I saw this headline today: Amazon launched its “AWS European Sovereign cloud” with its first region in Brandenburg, Germany. I had to chuckle at...
Lenovo rollable PCs charting a new path for laptops (Analyst Angle)
Folding smartphones have been around for many years and are almost on the verge of becoming mainstream. But what these foldable screens mean for...
Nokia holds steady as ‘long-term’ AI infrastructure play starts to pay
Nokia saw net sales rise by three percent last quarter and two percent in the whole of last year, even as margins slipped, partly...
TPN picks Ciena to boost subsea connectivity in APAC
The deployment will support growing demand for cloud services, AI-driven workloads, and high-speed connectivity across the Indo-Pacific
In sum – what to know:
Pacific upgrades –...
SoftBank, Ericsson use AI to optimize massive MIMO coverage
SoftBank and Ericsson said that 5G downlink throughput improved by approximately 24% with the deployment
In sum – what to know:
AI optimization – The system...
Virgin Media O2 reaches over 500 UK sites with 5G SA
Virgin Media O2 launched its 5G SA network in February 2024
In sum – what to know:
5G SA rollout in Dorset – The Dorset rollout...
Amazon Leo satellites exceed brightness standards, study finds
Scientists worry that Leo's high reflectivity can pose a problem for astronomical studies
If you look up in the night sky, you can see satellites...
AI-native air interfaces explained
AI-native air interfaces could play a major role in 6G
When people talk about AI in telecommunications, the conversation usually gravitates toward network management, whether...
AT&T beats targets, eyes 40m fiber locations, more convergence
AT&T reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year results, meeting or exceeding its 2025 guidance as it doubled down on fiber and 5G expansion with deals...
6G Foundry: Air-interface innovations for always‑on AI at scale
The 6G air interface is being purposefully designed to unlock more value from spectrum for all
What you should know
Giga-MIMO unlocks wideband channels in upper-midband spectrum...
Airspan, Space Compass bring 5G HAPS to maritime surveillance
The new air-to-ground communication system is designed to deliver 5G connectivity from a HAPS aircraft in stratosphere for improved maritime intelligence
Airspan teams up...
Three ways digital twins can make 6G better
Experts believe that digital twins have the potential to revolutionize mobile networks, and will play a critical role in amping 6G’s performance
A digital...
BSNL mulls 4G expansion in India
BSNL already deployed 98,000 4G sites across the Asian nation
In sum – what to know:
22,000 new 4G sites – The Indian government is considering...
RAN market stabilizes ahead of 6G development: Dell’Oro
Dell’Oro noted that RAN spending is expected to remain subdued until 6G-related capex gradually ramps up toward the end of the decade
In sum –...
Atlantic crossings – crunch time for subsea cable in the AI era
At PTC’26 in Hawaii, a panel of hyperscale and wholesale operators comprising Google, Meta, EXA, and SCCN dissected the mounting pressures on Atlantic subsea...
Disrupting Telecom: How Zenture Is Rewriting the Enterprise Network Playbook with Robert Bye
In this episode, Robert Bye, Founder and President of Zenture Partners, unpacks why enterprise telecom remains stuck in a reactive, spreadsheet-driven world and how...
Cisco launches the Cisco 360 Partner Program
Major ecosystem overhaul replaces Gold status with new tiers and unified incentives to drive AI readiness.
In sum - what we know:
The new program - Cisco...
Key themes that will shape test and measurement in 2026
From historic AI spendings to ambitious 6G roadmaps, test and measurement players are setting sights on some of the biggest trends of 2026
The top...
NEC readies 5G massive MIMO radio for 2026 launch
NEC plans an initial Japan launch in early fiscal 2026, followed by international versions later in the year
In sum – what to know:
Throughput and...
Entel Peru increases 3.5 GHz spectrum for 5G
Entel said the added capacity will support use cases that depend on low latency and high reliability, including telemedicine, connected education, and industrial automation
In...
The big dig – how edge AI inference shifts the fibre bottleneck
As AI workloads move from centralised training to distributed inference, the industry’s infrastructure challenge is changing shape. Power and land matter, but Nvidia, SUBCO,...
RCR Wireless News launches the Defense Communications Forum
January 27, 2026 - RCR Wireless News has announced the launch of the Defense Communications Forum, a new event dedicated to addressing the evolving...
Rohde & Schwarz, Qualcomm, Motorola demo live 5G Broadcast in Brazil amid TV 3.0...
The demonstration shows live delivery of television content and added services to Motorola smartphones
In sum — what to know:
5G Broadcast PoC: R&S, Qualcomm and...
VIAVI Solutions Webinar: De-risking Open RAN at speed
Open RAN promises innovation and freedom, but only if performance, timing, and security work flawlessly together.
Join experts Owen O’Donnell, Wireless Product Marketing Manager at...
Under-supply to over-supply – the generational AI build-cycle
Hyperscaler capex is surging, vacancy has all but vanished, and AI is pushing data centre demand far beyond traditional hubs – but questions remain...
AST SpaceMobile to launch BlueBird 7 in February
The Block 2 BlueBirds will launch in late February from Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on a Blue Origin New Glenn...
How AI will make the telco chatbot better
The humble chatbot is an easy first step for telco AI integration
The era of clunky, script-bound chatbots that leave customers more frustrated than helped...
Blue Origin steps into the spotlight with a 6 Tbps space network
TeraWave is aimed to meet a growing demand for space-based communication in enterprise, data centers, and governments
In sum — what to know:
6...
Inside Vodafone Germany’s 2026 network expansion plan
Vodafone is adding Samsung as a third O-RAN partner, alongside existing suppliers, with Wismar set to become the country’s first O-RAN city
In sum –...
eBook: Building AI solutions for telecom
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world around us, redefining how entire industries operate through real-time insights, automation and more. The Telecom industry has...
IBM-e& partnership aimed at AI for risk and compliance
Strategic collaboration targets regulatory complexity using IBM's watsonx Orchestrate
In sum - what we know:
AI for governance - e& and IBM announced a collaboration at the...
Three reasons 2026 is Wi-Fi 7’s breakout year, according to Cisco
Cisco CTO Matt MacPherson says 2026 could mark a turning point for Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7 has been on the roadmap for years, but widespread...
Industry response builds around potential SpaceX IPO in 2026
SpaceX’s expected IPO in 2026 has quickly become the topic of internet chatter, and analysts are weighing in on why going public is a...
Sovereignty — hard to define, harder to pull off (Analyst Angle)
What is sovereignty? Is the purpose of a “Sovereign Cloud” to house the assets locally?
I saw today that Amazon launched its “AWS European Sovereign Cloud,”...
How semantic layers are powering scalable analytics in telecom (Reader Forum)
Semantic layers break silos and establishes a single source of truth, while greatly simplifying interaction with complex data.
The telecom industry serves as the backbone...
Ericsson unveils 5G-Advanced location services
Ericsson aims to enable communications service providers to support location-based services across sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, drones, and public safety
In sum – what...
Testing lifts off to space as tech companies eye orbital launches
The space compute race is on — and testing’s next big leap is beyond Earth
The race to design space-enabled semiconductors is shaping out faster...
New subsea cable to link Brazil with the US
The Synapse subsea cable will span approximately 9,700 kilometers and feature 16 fiber pairs
In sum – what to know:
New Brazil–U.S. route planned – V.tal’s...
The key trends that will shape the evolution of satellite IoT in 2026 (Reader...
Significant change will grip the satellite IoT industry this year, driven by several external forces
Satellite IoT is undergoing an evolution, which will be accelerated...
Enea White Paper: Converging Telecom Architecture & Business
Connectivity is shifting fast. Satellite-based NTN, next-generation Wi-Fi, and 5G SA are redefining how operators deliver services, manage data, optimize traffic, enforce policy, and...
From trials to scale — Wi-Fi HaLow is finally finding its moment
After years of anticipation, Wi-Fi HaLow appears to be transitioning from promise to practice
In sum – what to know:
From pilots to production -...
Power plays and digital divides – the hard realities of the AI build-out
PTC, once a small and sunny telecoms event, is now a fully-fledged AI infrastructure show. The 2026 version, in Honolulu, opened with familiar fanfare...
Viasat, BSNL deepen partnership to boost Indian Navy’s SATCOM capabilities
The partnership will support the navy’s multi-band, multi-constellation SATCOM strategy with hybrid connectivity
In sum— what to know:
The partnership: Viasat and BSNL will support the...
China Telecom built its own AI models with home-grown hardware
The new Mixture-of-Experts series runs on the open-source Huawei MindSpore framework
In sum - what we know:
TeleChat3 series - China Telecom's TeleAI released the first large-scale...
The AI platform shift is here and inertia is unacceptable
As the AI investment supercycle unfolds, Google Cloud leaders pin AI success to data, trust and change management
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a...
Samsung is applying AI to drive the shift toward autonomous networks
Software-centric architectures, unified data strategies and practical AI use cases are turning operator ambition into operational reality
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the defining technology...
India reaches 400 million 5G subscribers in three years
Government data shows that India had 518,854 5G base stations in operation by the end of 2025
In sum – what to know:
400 million 5G...
The case for continuous cloud-native function validation
As operators embrace multi-cloud and cloud-native architectures, cloud-native function validation is proving to be an ongoing requirement than a one-time check
As operators have migrated...
AT&T on the connectivity strategy behind Mitsubishi’s 5G-enabled outlander
AT&T said that while many in-vehicle services can function over 4G, advanced use cases increasingly benefit from 5G performance
In sum – what to know:
5G...
What the Synopsys and Global Foundries transaction signals
Synopsys returns focus to core IP business, as ARC and MIPS come together under GlobalFoundries
In a move that signals a major strategic pivot, Synopsys...
How could AI be used to conserve telco energy consumption?
Telcos are known for their heavy energy use, but so is AI. Could one, ironically, help the other?
Telecom operators rank among the most power-hungry...
The hidden pattern in Nvidia’s billion-dollar deals (Analyst Angle)
Nvidia is not spending its market valuation windfall on random diversification
If you look at Nvidia's deals over the last three years, they seem scattered....
Viettel completes Vietnam’s first 5G-A trial
Viettel plans to begin rolling out 5G-Advanced in 2026, using the 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands already licensed for 5G
In sum – what...
Operators see FWA momentum, but potential capacity limits loom
Dell’Oro Group VP Jeff Heynen told RCR that U.S. operators are being careful not to over-utilize their spectrum for FWA
Disciplined expansion - Operators are...
Why AT&T’s FirstNet is planning to add satellite connectivity to its emergency network
A layer of satellite connectivity will enable FirstNet to provide coverage for “any potential emergency”, says FirstNet President, Scott Agnew
In sum — what to know:
FirstNet...
SK Telecom debuts “A. auto” in-car AI
The car could be the best place for telcos to deliver AI features
In sum - what we know:
A. auto launch - SK Telecom announced its in-vehicle...
Reliance Jio weighs 2.5% IPO in 2026
The potential IPO by Jio could raise over $4 billion at current valuations, according to a previous estimate
In sum – what to know:
India’s biggest...
How AI workloads are changing the rules of testing in data centers
Two modes of AI activity are pushing the limits of data center fabrics, driving the need for next-gen testing
“Connectivity is becoming the lynchpin...
KPMG report: Telco CEOs expect to make money on AI in three years
KPMG report highlights strong investment in agentic AI and education
In sum - what we know:
ROI expectations – 84% of leaders expect positive AI ROI within...
Editorial Report: The expanding footprint of test and measurement
Test and measurement has, since the beginning, carried the weight of innovation, but has remained largely out of sight for the rest of the...
NEC exits 4G/5G base station market
Going forward, NEC plans to concentrate on equipment for defense-related and other specialized applications
In sum – what to know:
NEC exits 4G/5G development – The...
Chunghwa Telecom posts record revenue and profits in 2025
Chunghwa Telecom reported that its FTTx subscribers reached 3.93 million as of the end of last year
In sum – what to know:
Record financial performance...
AI optics – Ciena catches sail on AI fibre wave
The AI build-out is rewriting the fibre comms order-book – between data centres and within data centres, right down to the rack itself. As...
FWA keeps gaining ground — and operators are betting bigger
A new report from Dell'Oro Group estimates that total FWA subscriptions will surpass 191 million by 2029
In sum – what to know:
FWA growth holds...
The Rooftop Gold Rush: David Bacino on the Future of Wireless Real Estate
In this episode, David Bacino, CEO of Symphony Towers and Operating Partner at Palistar Capital, shares a remarkable 40-year journey across the wireless ecosystem...
What is unequal modulation (UEQM) in Wi-Fi 8?
With UEQM, stronger streams can use higher-order modulation, while weaker streams can fall back to more robust modulation
Unequal modulation (UEQM) in Wi-Fi 8 refers...
SoftBank turns to hybrid-powered base station in its net-zero push
The operator is testing a hybrid-powered base station in Japan that offers a look at how operators can check carbon footprint without sacrificing service...
NTT Data forms JV for intra-Asia submarine cable
The JV project, known as the Intra-Asia Marine Cable (I-AM Cable), will link Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore; it is between NTT Data, Sumitomo and...
Samsung completes first commercial call using vRAN
The trial builds on a 2024 milestone, when Samsung completed an end-to-end vRAN call in a lab environment using Intel’s Xeon 6 system-on-chip
In sum...
Autonomous operations: Why communications providers can’t afford to wait (Reader Forum)
Amid heightened network expectations, communications providers are faced with increasingly complex environments
In today’s hyperconnected world, disruptions or disconnections of any form are more than...
CommScope through a telescope – what’s left after $10.5bn Amphenol sale
Amphenol has completed its $10.5 billion cash acquisition of CommScope’s CCS business, leaving CommScope with Ruckus and ANS, rebranded together as Vistance Networks. ANS...