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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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, 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...
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 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 –...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 –...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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, 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 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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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);...
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...
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),...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...