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Morningstar report: Sovereign AI could be a boon for major telcos
In sum - what to know:
Sovereign AI funding opens a new growth path for telcos – Governments investing in domestic AI infrastructure are increasingly...
Network slicing market to expand by 2030: ABI Research
ABI Research identifies the fastest growth in 'carpeted verticals' such as retail, stadiums and financial services, where slicing requirements are simpler
In sum – what...
Who can property owners trust? Navigating telecom consultants in a fast-moving tech environment (Analyst...
Connectivity is no longer an optional amenity but a critical infrastructure in multifamily housing
The technology landscape in multifamily housing is shifting faster than most...
How will a fragmented 6 GHz policy shape Wi-Fi 8 adoption?
Wi-Fi 8 is taking shape, but the lack of universal 6 GHz access threatens to limit performance and distort regional rollouts
In sum – what...
Editorial Report: Building an AI-ready infrastructure from the data center to the edge
Whether you buy the specifics of the latest from MIT on 95% of enterprise gen AI projects failing to impact P&L, the directional signal...
“Our R&D is global” – Nokia responds to criticism of EU/US strategy
Nokia has pushed back against criticism of its European job cuts and US investment drive, insisting reductions in France and Germany are part of...
LG Uplus resets structure to boost digital transformation
LG Uplus said the new structure is designed to increase specialization, strengthen product development, and promote closer collaboration across related teams
In sum – what...
Market Pulse Report: Open RAN in 2026
Open RAN has made progress, but it’s still far from delivering on its original promise. The multi-vendor vision remains unattained, energy efficiency is still...
Telecoms must re-invent itself — and agentic AI holds the key
Agentic AI is the key to reinvention, reinvigoration, and winning the next decade
The industry business model is dying. Rows of cubicles, millions of square...
Why Wi-Fi 8 isn’t about speed — and why that matters
The next Wi-Fi generation shifts the focus from peak throughput to intelligence, reliability, and real-world performance.
For more than two decades, every major Wi-Fi generation...
European reductions, US investments – a strange week for Nokia
The timing of Nokia’s announcements last week about continuing European reductions and increasing US investments is awkward – and raises questions, perhaps, when considered...
ENEA White Paper: Why Open Gateway/CAMARA Isn’t Plug-and-Play for MNOs
Open Gateway / CAMARA isn’t plug-and-play for MNOs....but it could be implemented efficiently, with the right strategy.
Despite global efforts to harmonize and standardize telecom...
Three Wi-Fi 8 features dependent on 6 GHz
Wi-Fi 6E introduced the 6 GHz band; Wi-Fi 7 maximized it; now Wi-Fi 8 will rearchitect how it’s used
In sum – what to know:
Foundational...
Verizon layoffs signal broader shift in carrier capex priorities — and new pressures on in-building...
A few weeks ago, Verizon announced the largest round of layoffs in its history
In November 2025, Verizon, one of the largest wireless carriers in the United States,...
Samsung, SK Telecom ink AI-RAN deal
As part of the agreement, SK Telecom will contribute operational data and nationwide test environments
In sum – what to know:
Samsung and SKT sign a...
Nokia, Telefónica Germany ink RAN deal to boost 5G expansion
Nokia will deliver its energy-efficient, AI-ready AirScale RAN portfolio, including Habrok Massive MIMO radios for the n78 band
In sum – what to know:
Telefónica Germany...
Telecom retail in 2025: What works and what doesn’t (Analyst Angle)
As of mid-2025, there were 17.4K postpaid carrier stores, down from 17.6K stores in mid-2024
We hear a lot about the evolution of telecom...
Huawei showcases sixth top 10 inventions
Revealed at the recent Intellectual Property (IP) Forum in Beijing, Huawei’s latest edition of the Top 10 Inventions Awards highlights the company’s commitment to...
AXA IM Alts acquires 40% of Spanish fiber JV FiberPass
FiberPass, the joint venture created by Vodafone Spain and Telefónica, began operating in March 2025
In sum – what to know:
AXA IM Alts acquires 40%...
“Very affordable and very quick” – plug-and-play private 5G
Private 5G has long promised Wi-Fi-like simplicity for industrial networks. At Industrial Wireless Forum, Moso Networks and partners Druid Software and X2nSat argued that...
Why network foundation models and AI-RAN won’t save telecom (Analyst Angle)
Telecom’s current AI-RAN fantasy is seductive, but the reality is a costly engineering and economic trap
There is a seductive narrative sweeping through the telecom...
The silent subscriber: Why telecom’s next billion-dollar customer is an AI agent (Reader Forum)
AI agents — not humans — will soon choose networks
The future of connectivity isn’t just about faster speeds for humans; it’s about architecting your...
Nokia to invest $4 billion in US AI-ready networks
Nokia expects to allocate $3.5 billion to U.S.-based R&D, covering next-generation connectivity technologies
In sum – what to know
$4B to expand U.S. operations – The...
Google unveils new cable system in APAC
TalayLink has extended the Interlink cable, which Google revealed under the Australia Connect initiative in 2023
In sum – what to know:
New Australia–Thailand subsea cable...
Improving customer care is right move, but the ‘how to’ is key (Analyst Angle)
Target said they will start saying 'hello' to the customer again, but is it enough?
Improving customer care is different for each company. Target, the...
Agentic AI and private 5G – making Industry 4.0 smarter, safer, faster
At Industrial Wireless Forum, industry leaders explored how agentic AI running on private 5G is transforming factories and plants. The discussion highlighted not just...
GSMA Webinar: Branded Calling – Building Trust in Telco Communications
Consumers are ignoring unknown calls and trust in voice is fading fast. Join GSMA's webinar Branded Calling: Building Trust in Telco Communications to learn how...
What T-Mobile US’ F1 weekend reveals up close
T-Mobile US signed a multi-year extension as the exclusive 5G partner of Formula 1 and will deliver 5G broadcast innovations
T-Mobile US’ Las Vegas Formula...
Mission critical? Mission, failed – inside Nokia’s private 5G omnishambles
Nokia insists nothing much has changed in its private 5G strategy. Which is a lie – everything has changed, as the Finnish vendor prepares...
Tackling interference to maximize network potential (Reader Forum)
While FWA initially gained traction in rural areas, operators are increasingly deploying it in urban markets to compete with cable and fiber
Cities (and the...
Is private 5G “just a niche”? What has Nokia just put on the block?
Private 5G is often dismissed as a niche – slow, complex, and commercially uncertain – but this view misses the point. As analysts argue,...
SoftBank shows 7GHz can power urban 6G coverage
SoftBank noted that the outdoor trial, conducted with Nokia since June 2025, involved three experimental Massive MIMO base stations installed across Tokyo’s Ginza district
In...
Modernizing enterprise planning with AI: Saving millions and accelerating decision-making (Reader Forum)
Below is a roadmap for digitizing planning through AI orchestration, data fabric architecture, and automated workflows
For more than 15 years, I’ve worked at the...
Has Nokia lost its mind? Or just its soul?
Nokia’s latest strategic reboot – splitting its business in two and sidelining private networks – looks like a bold bet on an AI-fuelled future....
Mobile core market revenue surges outside China in Q3: Dell’Oro
The MCN market revenue in China declined 39% year-on-year in Q3 2025 following an abnormally high growth in Q3 2024
In sum – what to...
Meta completes core of 2Africa subsea cable system
Meta has said that the system connects East and West Africa in a single loop and links the continent to the Middle East, South...
From Talent Gaps to Growth: Building a Smarter Workforce with Elya McCleave of Innovorg
In this episode, Elya McCleave, Founder and CEO of Innovorg, shares her inspiring journey from frontline engineer to building one of the most forward-thinking...
What’s next for 5G mobile, AI, cybersecurity, and other innovations in 2026 (Reader Forum)
Predictions for 5G SA, AI as a Service, and more as we head towards 2026 — from Spirent's Head of Market Strategy
The rate of...
Europe’s cloud-edge AI future – multi-network orchestration for Industry 4.0 sovereignty
Europe’s digital sovereignty ambitions extend beyond cloud and data policy into the nuts and bolts of Industry 4.0 network orchestration. Through initiatives like IPCEI-CIS...
Scaling private 5G – navigating spectrum, blueprints, and ecosystems
Private 5G is becoming a key pillar of industrial digitalisation, and yet it still presents problems for global enterprises in terms of spectrum regulation,...
The convergence of AI, cloud and connectivity
Ericsson on the importance of open, collaborative ecosystems: “ I am convinced that we are not winning alone; we will be winning as a...
Fiber uptake accelerates across APAC region: Report
The report shows that fixed communications service revenue across APAC is expected to expand at a CAGR of 1% from 2025 to 2030
In sum...
Google unveils plans for new subsea cable system
Google noted that the system is designed to expand the reach, reliability and resilience of digital infrastructure across the Indian Ocean
In sum –...
Quectel White Paper: What are the advantages of using an end-to-end IoT solutions provider?
The IoT market is rapidly expanding, driving demand for larger, more complex device production and global compliance. Managing components, software, testing, and security makes...
Global RAN market reaches $8 billion in Q3: Omdia
Omdia said the top vendors in Q3 at a global scale were Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, ZTE, and Samsung
In sum – what to know:
$8B global...
U Mobile to advance 5G deployment with new financing
According to U Mobile, the funds will primarily be used for capital expenditure and working capital related to its 5G network buildout
In sum –...
Why telcos cannot become tech companies (Analyst Angle)
It's an idea that sounds right — but is it possible?
Every few years, another telecom strategy presentation declares that “our goal is to become...
China Mobile targets cross-border scale for private 5G as industrial demand accelerates
China Mobile International is positioning itself as an enabler of cross-border private 5G deployments, helping Chinese enterprises build advanced industrial networks overseas while supporting...
A ‘scrappier’ Verizon will cut 15,000 jobs
Verizon will also shift roughly 200 stores to franchise operations, according to unnamed sources
In sum – what to know:
Workforce reset – Verizon will...
SK Telecom announces reorganization with MNO–AI structure
SK Telecom noted that AI-related business areas will be grouped into B2C AI, B2B AI, digital platform services, and AI data center operations
In sum...
Webinar: Global 6 GHz spectrum policy and the outlook for Wi-Fi 8
6 GHz spectrum is a key enabler for Wi-Fi 8, delivering higher throughput, lower latency, and greater capacity for dense networks and AI-driven applications.
This RCR...
Software-defined private 5G – XCOM RAN seeks to bridge IT/OT for smarter Industry 4.0
Private 5G is reshaping how enterprises connect machines, people, and data at the edge – but success depends on bridging the long-standing divide between...
Deutsche Telekom Q3: Focus remains on AI, fiber
Strong fiber uptake and industrial AI push anchor Deutsche Telekom’s outlook
In sum – what to know:
Record fiber gains – In Germany, Deutsche Telekom...
The 10 companies to watch at OPTECH 2025 (Analyst Angle)
The picks include companies whose solutions are influencing how multifamily communities operate, connect, and engage residents
As one of the official OPTECH 2025 Influencers, I’m excited to...
Huawei reports $630 million in patent revenue
Huawei said its 2024 R&D investment reached CNY170 billion ($24 billion), representing roughly 21% of total revenue
In sum – what to know:
Huawei’s patent revenue...
Nokia expands data center portfolio with new offering
The new Nokia switches support both the firm’s SR Linux NOS and open-source SONiC and also are available in liquid- and air-cooled variants
In sum...
Private 5G and generative AI – a dream match at the industrial edge?
Private 5G and generative AI are redefining industrial connectivity and intelligence – but do they truly depend on one another? This discussion explores how...
SoftBank’s AI bet deepens post-Nvidia divestment
SoftBank's CFO Yoshimitsu Goto said the sale of Nvidia shares provided liquidity to fund the company's growing commitment to OpenAI
In sum – what to...
SaskTel deploys Samsung’s cloud-native 4G and 5G core
Last year, SaskTel, Samsung Canada, and Innovation Saskatchewan announced the launch of a 5G innovation lab in Canada’s Saskatchewan province
In sum – what to...
Part II: Competing in the age of embodied AI (Analyst Angle)
The global economy is shifting from software intelligence to embodied AI — where algorithms meet physical production
Editor's note: This is part II of a...
Faster, Smarter, Modular: The Future According to CDM with Ron Mann
In this episode, Ron Mann, Vice President of Compu Dynamics Modular (CDM), traces his path from pioneering rack and infrastructure design at Compaq to...
Boundaries set you free: Why standards are essential in the Wi-Fi era
Wi-Fi is all about freedom — the ability to connect anywhere, on any device, without wires. Yet for broadband providers, delivering that freedom can...
What are 5G tactical defense systems?
News that Nokia is partnering with Latvian operator LMT to build a 5G tactical communications system for military use in the Baltics underscores how...
Unlocking innovations for global impact: The power of technology standardization
What you should know:
Technology standards are the backbone of today’s and tomorrow’s seamless, security-rich and intelligent digital experiences.
As edge AI expands, standardized technologies enable...
Big tech’s big problem with IoT – as PTC sells Kepware, ThingWorx for up...
Private equity firm TPG is to buy Kepware and ThingWorx from PTC for up to $725 million. It marks a final shift in PTC’s...
Risk avoidance in data privacy and compliance: How IoT providers can stay ahead of...
Delivering IoT connectivity across borders is more than a technical challenge, it’s a regulatory minefield. As global and regional data sovereignty laws expand, communications...
‘Ahead of the game’? Has T-Mobile just stolen a march in the US enterprise...
T-Mobile is moving aggressively in the US enterprise market with a hybrid private 5G offer that pulls together nationwide 5G-A coverage, network slicing, and...
The blueprint for smarter, more sustainable AI data centers (Reader Forum)
AI’s next battleground isn’t just capacity — it’s efficiency
Demand for AI continues to accelerate, further straining data centers. To support the growth, technology companies...
du, Nokia, and MediaTek hit 6.3 Gbps in 5G speed trial
du said that the achievement supports the UAE’s broader digital transformation, enabling higher throughput for AI workloads, real-time data analytics, and ultra-HD streaming
In sum...
AI drives telco cloud boom: Omdia
Omdia projects a 12% increase in CSP cloud spending in 2025, double the growth rate seen in 2024, as operators expand AI integration, automation...
Cohere Technologies sees the path to a multi-G network
Using the Zak-OTFS “mother waveform,” Cohere is enhancing spectral efficiency for 4G and 5G while building a digital twin of the physical world in...
The AI inflection: Turning networks into intelligence (Reader Forum)
From connectivity to cognition, how should telcos monetize AI at the edge?
Editor's note: This is part 3 of a three-part series — please read...
Verizon, AWS build fiber for the ‘exponential growth of AI’
The Verizon–AWS partnership expands long-haul fiber routes to meet AI’s surging bandwidth needs and strengthen Verizon’s AI Connect platform
In sum – what to know:
AI...
Telia expands 5G capabilities with Nokia’s cloud-native core
Through the agreement with Nokia, Telia Company will upgrade its 5G networks in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and Lithuania
In sum – what to know:
Telia...
Improving your FWA network capacity and performance (Analyst Angle)
Solace Power held a webinar on doubling FWA network capacity with self-installable window CPE
5G Fixed Wireless Access is a relatively new technology that offers...
Edge computing in the age of AI
The massive investments in AI recently are starting to look like a bubble. Yes, of course, there will be a correction. But after technology...
BT reports revenues of $12.8 billion in H1
BT said its 5G customer base grew 11% year-on-year to 13.9 million
In sum – what to know:
Resilient financial performance – Adjusted EBITDA held at...
AWS announces Fastnet cable to boost transatlantic AI
David Selby, director of Global Network Infrastructure Development at AWS, told RCR Wireless News, that Fastnet strengthens AWS's ability to maintain continuous operations for...
Five telecom trends for 2026: Intelligence, automation, and connectivity ‘redefined’
Juniper Research’s 2026 trends report highlights how AI, eSIM convergence, 6G innovation, and satellites are reshaping global connectivity
In its new report, Top 10 Telecoms...
MPLS vs SD-WAN vs MPN vs NaaS – how MNO enterprise strategies are changing
MNOs are moving beyond traditional circuit transport to offer managed overlays and consumption-based models. As the lines blur between MPLS, SD-WAN, MPN, and NaaS,...
Nokia, SoftBank sign network modernization deal in Japan
Nokia said that the deal includes its latest AirScale portfolio, featuring Habrok Massive MIMO radios and AirScale baseband units
In sum – what to know:
Network...
Telefónica launches strategic plan to drive long-term growth
Telefónica explained that the growth plan focuses on technological modernization, operational simplification, and AI-driven innovation
In sum – what to know:
Accelerate growth – Telefónica’s Transform...
The platformization imperative: Redefining telcos to compete in the cloud + AI era (Reader...
Networks are the platform and the next strategic leap for telcos
In our first piece, we drew parallels between Microsoft’s transformation from a perpetual software...
From Hype to Human: Hanwha’s Edge with Bryant Tam
In this episode, Bryant Tam, Vice President of Hanwha Data Centers, shares his journey from building substations at Southern California Edison to developing next-generation...
How telecommunications operators can thrive in the software-centric era (Reader Forum)
What lessons can be learned from Microsoft’s cloud transformation?
Editor's note: This is the first part of a three-part series co-authored by Jim Brisimitzis and...
Telefonica completes sell of its business in Ecuador
For Telefonica, the transaction is aligned with its ongoing strategy to streamline its portfolio and reduce exposure in Latin America
In sum – what to...
6G capex ramp to begin around 2030: Dell’Oro
Dell’Oro estimates 6G-related RAN capex will represent 55–60% of total RAN investments between 2029 and 2034
In sum – what to know:
6G capex – Dell’Oro...
Quality RF, quality AI – iBwave’s quiet mission to prep private 5G for the...
As enterprises rush to deploy AI across their factories and logistics sites, the less glamorous work of radio design has never mattered more. US...
Fiber and 5G lead OECD digital transformation
Korea, Iceland, Spain, Finland, and Lithuania lead the OECD with more than 80% of fixed broadband delivered via fiber
In sum – what to know:
Fiber...
SK Telecom accelerates expansion of its AIDC initiative
Under this new strategy, SK Telecom will expand its Ulsan AI data center to a 1 GW-scale capacity
In sum – what to know:
Ulsan AIDC...
Orange seeks full control of MasOrange
Once completed, the transaction will make Orange the sole owner of Spanish telco MasOrange
In sum – what to know:
Full control – The €4.25 billion...
Private 5G and industrial AI at the enterprise edge – the John Deere view
AI is reshaping industrial operations – from real-time quality control to predictive maintenance and digital copilots on the factory floor. As these AI workloads...
Part I: Why AI strategy is now an industrial race (Analyst Angle)
The next decade’s defining competition isn’t about who builds the best AI, but who learns fastest
The defining economic competition of the next decade is...
SK Telecom ends Q2 with 17.3 million 5G subscribers
SK Telecom recorded a net loss of KRW167 billion in Q3, compared with a profit of KRW280 billion a year earlier
In sum – what...
OneLayer explains £28m global plan to secure private 5G in Industry 4.0
Security startup OneLayer has $28 million of new funding, and a big plan to expand further into Europe and Latin America as industrial enterprises...
Market Pulse Report: Non-Terrestrial Networks Market Insights: Global Overview
As 5G matures and the path to 6G takes shape, non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are becoming essential to extending connectivity, enhancing resilience, and enabling global...
MatSing bringing hardware innovation to macro 5G networks
From events to venues and now macro networks, MatSing lens antennas lower TCO without compromising performance
Privately-owned MatSing, founded in 2006, set out to reinvent...
ATIS releases new guide to advance SSI in telecom
Beyond security, ATIS notes that SSI could create new strategic opportunities for telecom operators to deliver digital identity services to customers and partners
In sum...
India adds 6,400 new 5G sites in September
India had a total of 504,588 5G base stations as of the end of September
In sum – what to know:
Deployment pace accelerates – India...
Telecom GPU-as-a-Service: Beyond the hype (Analyst Angle)
Telcos are betting billions on AI, but their true advantages lie in sovereignty and specialized infrastructure, not in a direct fight with hyperscalers
Telecom operators...
Verizon Q3 earnings steady; CEO Schulman pledges ‘reinvention’ amid mixed results
'Verizon is clearly falling short of our potential,' declared new CEO Dan Schulman
Verizon reported its third-quarter 2025 earnings, reaffirming full-year guidance and highlighting steady...
Zayo, Nokia to modernize IP network infrastructure
The first phase of Zayo's deployment is underway in New York and New Jersey, with plans to extend the upgraded infrastructure to additional markets
In...
Verizon acquires Starry Internet amid leadership transition (Analyst Angle)
For Verizon, Starry represents a strategic solution to challenges related to how 5G-based FWA impacts cell performance
Verizon has had an eventful week with...
ZTE reports revenue of $14.5 billion in Jan-Sep
ZTE said that revenue from computing-related businesses in the period grew by 180% year-on-year, accounting for 25% of total revenue
In sum – what to...
Editorial Report: Private 5G and generative AI in Industry 4.0
There is a sense, increasingly, that all Industry 4.0 roads lead to here; that all the new remote-worker and production-line applications that private 5G...
GSMA Case Study: How GSMA Device Check provides Alomobile’s customers with confidence in their...
With around 80-90 million stolen smartphones every year globally, organizations are under increasing pressure to protect their customers, their assets and their reputations. This...
Telefónica expands 5G coverage to 94% of Spain’s population
Telefónica has installed nodes in over 5,000 municipalities, with nearly 3,000 featuring high-performance nodes operating in the 3.5 GHz band
In sum – what to...
Research note: The other AI — authentic intuition
As Cadence Design Systems leverages AI to push ever more deeply into computational science, what does that mean for engineers?
WASHINGTON DC, Oct. 28, 2025:...
How 5G and the mobile core are shaping the future of networks (Reader Forum)
5G’s cloud-native core is redefining network architecture and AI-driven, programmable systems are transforming connectivity
For decades, the mobile core has been the engine behind connectivity....
CBRS and the uncertain future of spectrum sharing
As regulatory uncertainty looms and carriers recalibrate, CBRS — once the model for spectrum sharing — stands at a critical inflection point
In sum –...
SOLiD takes on the Middleprise with new in-building connectivity solution
The FCC Part 20-compliant SOLiD BARS brings simple, scalable cellular connectivity to the Middleprise
The vast majority of U.S. buildings are under 200,000 square feet....
Open vRAN momentum builds in APAC: Omdia
An Omdia analyst told RCR Wireless News that Japan remains the regional leader — and the global reference point — for open vRAN deployments
In...
Powering the future: Making 5G and next-gen networks more energy efficient (Reader Forum)
New research has revealed several critical insights that could shape future energy-saving strategies
As 5G networks continue their global expansion, a critical challenge looms large:...
Which will lead AI growth wave, AT&T, T-Mobile US, or Verizon? (Analyst Angle)
Verizon and T-Mobile US announced new CEOs — will AT&T?
The world of telecom and wireless investment has undergone significant changes. Now, it looks like...
Agentic AI: Why telcos will be the architects of industry transformation (Reader Forum)
Telcos have a tremendous opportunity to lead the AI economy
Telcos are no longer just connecting people. They are orchestrating intelligent, end-to-end experiences that are...
MasOrange achieves merger synergies of $301m in Jan-Sep
During the January-September period, MasOrange said its total revenues rose 3.7% year-on-year to €5.66 billion
In sum – what to know:
€259M in synergies achieved –...
How 5G is powering the next chapter in federal IT modernization (Reader Forum)
5G supports real-time decision-making, cloud and edge adoption, and cyber readiness across mobile operations
Today, 4G LTE remains the dominant wireless communication standard across most...
Samsung Electronics, SoftBank ink AI-RAN collaboration
Samsung noted that the agreement outlines four focus areas: 6G, AI for RAN, AI and RAN, and Large Telecom Model
In sum – what to...
Five states making real progress on BEAD
As most states finalize their broadband expansion plans, a few are standing out for their speed, strategy, and scope
In sum – what to know:
States...
ZTE wins “Best Indoor Connectivity Solution” award at Network X 2025
ZTE Corporation has been recognized with the “Best Indoor Connectivity Solution” award for its Full-Scenario Indoor Digitalization Solution at Network X 2025 in Paris.
The...
T-Mobile US delivers record customer growth amid rising capex
T-Mobile US COO and incoming CEO Srini Gopalan said the carrier had its 'best Q3 in over a decade'
In sum – what to know:
Subscriber...
Global 5G FWA to reach 150mn subscriptions by 2030: Omdia
The research identifies FWA as the world’s fastest-growing broadband technology, driven by rapid adoption in India and the US
In sum – what to know:
Global...
SureCall Webinar: Redefining Enterprise DAS: Solving In-Building Challenges with Hybrid Fiber
Traditional DAS solutions can be costly, complex, and slow to deploy. There is a better way.Join SureCall and RCR Wireless News for a live...
Telefónica could revive 1&1 partnership in Germany: Report
The report adds that a potential takeover of 1&1 by Telefónica could also be considered as part of the ongoing talks
In sum – what...
Turning tail spend into telecom’s strategic advantage (Reader Forum)
Telcos can now harness AI and human insight to turn overlooked tail spend into strategic transformation
For years, tail spend was largely overlooked in procurement. Focusing...
Infrastructure under strain – what the AWS and VDF outages mean for Industry 4.0
Beyond high-profile global consumer and consumer-enterprise disruptions, the AWS and Vodafone outages this month show how Industry 4.0 can fail without proper cloud and...
China Telecom’s revenues up 0.6% y-o-y in Jan-Sep
China Telecom noted that the penetration of 5G in its overall mobile base had reached 66.9% as of the end of the third quarter
In...
AT&T reports Q3 results, eyes fiber and spectrum expansion
AT&T posts steady Q3 results as it advances fiber expansion, spectrum acquisitions, and nationwide 5G deployment plans
In sum — what to know:
Steady financials: AT&T...
Private 5G and WWAN: Enabling mobility in mission-critical operations (Reader Forum)
WWAN and private 5G are reshaping how organizations connect their workforce and assets
Across industries such as manufacturing, public safety, logistics, utilities, and healthcare, connectivity...
T-Mobile US details hybrid private 5G-Advanced strategy
T-Mobile Business CMO calls 5G-Advanced and network slicing the 'secret sauce' behind Edge Control’s ability to route local traffic securely and efficiently
T-Mobile US launched...
Powering AI and Growing Food: How EnergiAcres is Rewriting the Energy Playbook, with Shawn...
In this episode, Shawn Cutter, Founder and CEO of EnergiAcres, shares how his company is tackling the data center energy crisis with a truly...
How Wi-Fi 8 tackles the growing device explosion
Wi-Fi 8 is building the wireless foundation for a hyper-connected future
The wireless world is on the brink of another major leap forward. As homes,...
China Mobile’s revenues slightly up y-o-y in Jan-Sep
China Mobile ended September with 622 million 5G subscribers after a net addition of 23 million 5G customers during the third quarter
In sum –...
‘Biggest in the US’ – equity recap fuels Future Tech’s private 5G ambitions
US industrial integrator Future Technologies has completed a strategic recapitalization with local private equity firm Battle Investment Group to become North America’s largest private...
Evaluating multifamily telecom consultants (Analyst Angle)
Who should property owners and asset managers trust when it comes to their telecom consultants?
When property owners sign connectivity deals worth millions, who's really...
T-Mobile pushes home 5G advantage with hybrid private 5G offer
T-Mobile is upping its enterprise game with a new private-like 5G connectivity play. The US carrier, long chasing AT&T and Verizon in the business...
Reliance Jio claims 234 million 5G subs, 50% 5G traffic
Jio claims 5G now accounts for approximately 50% of its overall wireless traffic, as its Q4 numbers rocket – by more than 20 million...
GSMA Webinar: The Programmable Network: API-Driven Value for the Entire Ecosystem
The global mobile industry stands at a critical juncture. A shift is underway to transform telecommunication networks from simple connectivity pipes into intelligent, programmable...
Turkcell tops the bill as Turkish 5G auction raises nearly $3 billion
Turkcell is the biggest spender in the Turkish 5G auction, paying $429 million for the A1 block in the 700MHz band and securing four...
Powering the future: New research gives significant insight to make 5G and NextG networks more...
As 5G networks continue their global expansion, a critical challenge looms large: growing power consumption generating inordinate operational expenses along with associated carbon output....
UK telcos secure mmWave spectrum to boost 5G
Ofcom noted that the auction released 5.4 GHz of high-frequency spectrum
In sum – what to know:
mmWave spectrum secured – EE, O2, and VodafoneThree will...
The compute industrial complex (Analyst Angle)
AI’s future depends less on algorithms and more on the physical realities of silicon, power, capital, and geopolitics
The artificial intelligence sector has entered a...
Three sides of Industry 4.0 – industrial AI in numbers (part 3)
Industrial AI has moved from experimental pilots to boardroom strategy. The global market was worth $43.6 billion in 2024, and is growing at 23...
SK Telecom offers voluntary retirement as new AI division undergoes reorganization
SK Telecom is restructuring its new AI division and doubles down on infrastructure
In sum – what to know:
AI-first pivot – SK Telecom is restructuring its...
Three sides of Industry 4.0 – industrial IoT in numbers (part 2)
IoT has always been more concept than category – like a loose collection of private device networks. And it makes increasingly good sense to...
Three sides of Industry 4.0 – industrial 5G in numbers (part 1)
Three sides of Industry 4.0 – industrial 5G in numbers (part 1)
Private 5G continues to outpace the broader telecoms market, with enterprise deployments expanding...
Bell targets $1.07 billion in AI revenue by 2028: CEO
Bell is already generating AI revenue from leasing data center capacity, selling cybersecurity solutions, and integrating technology systems
In sum – what to know:
CAD1.5B AI...
Telecom equipment market rebounds: Dell’Oro
Dell'Oro now expects total telecom equipment revenues across the six tracked segments to grow between 2% and 3% in 2025
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The ‘special’ one – Verizon and Nokia talk team sports at Thames Freeport
Verizon Business and Nokia showcased their special relationship at the US firm’s first European ‘innovation session’ yesterday – at the Eiffel Tower in Paris....
From reactive to predictive: Laying the groundwork for autonomous networks in CSP operations (Reader...
CSPs face mounting complexity as virtualized networks, hybrid infrastructure, and surging alerts overwhelm operation
Communications service providers (CSPs) face a growing storm of complexity: virtualized...
Samsung to deploy O-RAN for Vodafone in Europe
Under the agreement, Samsung will provide its vRAN software supporting 2G, 4G, and 5G, along with O-RAN compliant radios
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Major...
Nvidia sees the telco AI future taking shape — faster than expected
In the AI era, telcos are rethinking infrastructure, accelerating innovation, and redefining revenue models — and Nvidia is positioning itself as a key enabler
Telecom...
Ericsson posts strong Q3 profit surge as unit sale offers boost
Despite a 9% revenue drop, Ericsson’s profit and margins surged
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Profitability surged despite revenue decline – Net sales fell...
Celona trims workforce as trade climate slows private 5G industries
Private 5G firm Celona has cut a chunk of its global workforce – possibly about 20 percent, mainly in sales – as it adjusts...
Vodafone claims world-first 6 GHz spectrum test
Vodafone said the test was conducted in Hannover, Germany, using MediaTek’s M90 modem operating over a 200MHz channel
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Record speeds...
The hidden cost of FWA CPE attenuation (Analyst Angle)
Why is FWA struggling indoors, and how can this problem be solved?
FWA or Fixed Wireless Access is a young technology with huge growth potential....
Research note: Intel on 18A process and progress
As Intel attracts billions in investment, onboarding external customers to 18A will inform the future of cutting-edge semiconductor fabrication in the United States
During the...
Malaysian telco claims first 5G-Advanced deployment
The new 5G-Advanced service operates on Malaysia’s nationwide 5G wholesale network run by state-owned company Digital Nasional Berhad
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Malaysia...
Reimagining telecom customer experience — from metrics to moments (Reader Forum)
Telecom customer experience has evolved from basic metrics to real-time, data-driven, personalized engagement
While not always perfect, customer experience in the telecommunications industry has come...
Next-generation Wi-Fi is blazing fast; the United States’ commitment to 6 GHz Wi-Fi makes...
At SCTE’s recent TechExpo25 in Washington, D.C., a senior White House official reminded attendees that the Trump Administration’s 2020 decision to open the full...
MOCN vs MORAN – neutral-host systems in CBRS and otherwise
Major US carriers are rethinking neutral host networks. While MOCN promises multi-operator coverage on shared spectrum like CBRS, Verizon avoids it entirely and T-Mobile...
Bookmarks: Qualcomm on edge AI — the story keeps getting more compelling
Editor’s note: I took a few weeks off from the column — and logged around 21,000 air miles mostly going to conferences but also...
Capacity planning for the 24/7 AI-driven network (Reader Forum)
Traditional capacity planning won’t work in the era of agentic AI
As AI becomes core to enterprise operations, campus and branch network architects are stepping...
AT&T launches nationwide 5G SA, pushing toward cloud-native future
Nationwide rollout marks next step in AT&T’s 5G and cloud evolution
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Standalone milestone - AT&T has deployed its 5G...
Vietnam unlocks ‘golden’ spectrum for 6G, Wi-Fi 7
The 3.4–3.560 GHz and 6.425–7.125 GHz bands are now reserved for IMT, according to the new plan unveiled by the Government of Vietnam
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“Fully connected” – BMW opens “most innovative” AI car factory in Hungary
BMW has opened a new AI car factory in Debrecen, Hungary – its “most innovative” production site anywhere, and the first fully fossil-free facility...
Huawei says 5G-A and AI will reshape operator value and network innovation
The global mobile communications industry is entering a new phase defined by rapid 5G-A deployment and the deep integration of artificial intelligence, with operators...
NI/Emerson White Paper: Shaping the Future of 5G and Beyond
The wireless landscape is evolving at unprecedented speed. As 5G matures and 6G research accelerates, breakthroughs in AI/ML, terahertz communications and intelligent networks are laying...
BSNL to upgrade all 4G sites to 5G within eight months
The 5G upgrade twill rely entirely on India’s homegrown telecom stack
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Nationwide upgrade – BSNL aims to upgrade all 4G...
Resiliency, sovereignty, openness – more about Volkswagen’s €1bn AI plan
Volkswagen’s €1 billion “no-process-without-AI” plan reveals a Europe-first strategy to embed AI across every operation – balancing resilience, sovereignty, and openness amid fragmented regulation...
Estonia to India, plot to purpose – three more private 5G stories
Three recent deployments – in defence, mining, and manufacturing – illustrate how localized private 5G networks are powering mission-critical operations in Industry 4.0.
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Rio AI City: How Brazil Is Powering the Future of Sustainable Digital Infrastructure with...
In this episode, Alessandro Lombardi, Founder and Chairman of Elea Data Centers, shares how Brazil is emerging as a global hub for green AI...
Deutsche Telekom further expands 5G infra in August
Deutsche Telekom noted that around 99% of households can already access its 5G network
In sum – what to know:
132 new sites added – Deutsche...
Boldyn pushes private network and neutral host systems on all fronts
Boldyn Networks is advancing its dual strategy of private and neutral-host networks with projects in Gran Canaria, London, and New York – deploying private...
ZTE cultivates intelligence where networks and AI converge
An interview with Li Xiaotong, Vice President of ZTE Corporation
In the rapidly evolving landscape of telecommunications, we stand at the threshold of a transformative...
Enterprises flocking to hyperscaler shops for third-party AI software
Enterprise software sales through hyperscaler cloud marketplaces will soar from $30 billion in 2024 to $163 billion by 2030 – driven by agentic AI...
Device intelligence – a missing piece in the private networks puzzle
Private networks are booming, but security blind spots exist without proper device visibility. GSMA Device Database and GSMA Device Map enable private network operators...
Executive Briefing: DTW Ignite 2025
Compute, storage, and curated data innovation are converging to enable a new class of AI-enabled autonomy. Yet more than half of AI projects stall...
Virgin Media O2 activates first UK 5G ‘giga site’ in London
Virgin Media O2 said the project uses spectrum recently transferred from Vodafone UK
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UK-first 5G Giga Site – Virgin Media...
As promised – Airbus deploys private 5G in France and Germany, set to scale...
Airbus is expanding its private 5G rollout with new networks in Hamburg and Toulouse, partnering with Ericsson. The deployments support factory digitalization, enabling advanced...
ZTE forges open and inclusive intelligent computing ecosystem to drive innovation
The global digitalization process has accelerated significantly, driven by the computing power revolution. Within this transformation, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) have evolved...
EE’s ‘5G+’ to reach 130 UK cities by end-2025, says BT exec
EE is also relying on small cells to boost its 5G coverage across the country
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EE eyes nationwide 5G+ by...
Private 5G and generative AI in Industry 4.0 – a match made at the...
Private 5G and generative AI, the twin hype engines of industrial tech, are converging as enabling technologies for Industry 4.0 – driving automation, efficiency,...
Taking the RIC – Nokia absorbs Juniper’ RIC assets from HPE
Nokia has licensed Juniper’s RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) technology from HPE and absorbed its 45-person development team, enhancing its MantaRay SMO platform with AI-powered...
Ellison’s media bets and the new rules of the AI economy (Analyst Angle)
Oracle’s media investments illustrate how AI leaders are vertically integrating to control both compute supply and demand
Imagine this: Oracle’s Larry Ellison invests in Paramount...
What multifamily property owners really think about their telecom partnerships (Analyst Angle)
Survey shows internet now treated as essential utility, but gaps in strategy and service hinder performance in multifamily properties
Maravedis Research recently completed its...
3GPP Release 19 and beyond — AI at the physical layer
Embedding AI in the PHY layer gives the telco ecosystem new tools for efficiency, spectrum use, and performance — and lays the groundwork for...
Samsung to supply Vodafone with O-RAN solutions in Europe
Samsung will deliver its vRAN platform with support across multiple generations of mobile networks, including 2G, 4G, and 5G
In sum – what to know:
Expanded...
Riding the wave — Delivering wavelength services in the era of rapid data center growth...
AI is driving data center interconnect growth
The AI era is unleashing a new wave of data center interconnect growth. At a recent industry conference,...
Wi-Fi in 6 GHz isn’t going anywhere: Trump team still backs full 6 GHz for...
With an attach rate of all connected devices, Wi-Fi will remain the workhorse for indoor connectivity
All indicators suggest the future of U.S. economic growth...
Crusoe brings Abilene AIDC online with Oracle partnership
Oracle began delivering Nvidia GB200 racks in June 2025, enabling the site to begin running early AI training and inference workloads
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Meta to acquire chip startup Rivos
Earlier this year, Meta had begun testing its first in-house AI chip, according to previous reports
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Meta acquires RISC-V startup...
CoreWeave signs $14.2 billion Meta deal to supply AI compute
Under the agreement, Meta will gain access to Nvidia’s latest GB300 systems, which CoreWeave operates
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$14.2B compute deal – CoreWeave...
e& UAE launches RedCap on 5G SA
e& UAE said that the activation of a smartwhatch was the first use case of RedCap in the country
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First...
‘Full and final judgment’ reached in Qualcomm vs. Arm case
Judge dismisses remaining claims in Qualcomm licensing dispute, but Arm vows to appeal ruling
Qualcomm and its subsidiary Nuvia have secured a decisive legal victory...
Mistral targets industrial AI with Stellantis deal, ASML partnership
Paris-based Mistral AI has signed a major deal with automaker Stellantis to deploy customized industrial AI models, following a €1.7 billion funding round led...
Jeff Mucci Unveils What’s Next: A New Brand and the Future of Digital Infrastructure
In this episode, Jeff Mucci, Founder and CEO of Arden Media, shares the story behind acquiring RCR Wireless News and evolving it into RCR...
SK Telecom rolls out AI agent across group businesses
By the end of 2025, SK Telecom expects approximately 80,000 employees across its group to be using A-dot Biz
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25...
LG explores Saudi deal on AI data center cooling
Talks between LG and Saudi authorities center on expanding cooperation in thermal management for what is expected to become the Middle East’s largest net-zero...
Huawei to double output of Ascend AI chips
Huawei unveiled its roadmap for the next generation of Ascend AI chips during the recent Huawei Connect event in Shanghai, China
In sum – what...