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The United States is gearing up for a landmark spectrum supercycle, pairing a 2027 upper C-band auction with a 2028 sale of 2.7 GHz frequencies as the FCC simultaneously overhauls…

AT&T executives revealed during the company's Q2 2026 earnings call that its network infrastructure is already optimized to handle the demands of agentic AI applications. The carrier's strategic pivot toward…

Huawei and China Unicom Beijing have commercially launched what they claim is the world's largest 5G-A 100 MHz GigaUplink network, signaling a major shift in how operators will justify network…

AT&T and Ericsson have successfully demonstrated a groundbreaking network sensing capability that transforms existing 5G infrastructure into a drone detection system — no radar required. The technology tracked an unconnected…

New research reveals that America's broadband challenges have shifted from raw gigabit speeds to the underlying network architecture that supports latency-sensitive applications. As operators continue pouring capital into speed upgrades,…

Rakuten Mobile is pushing beyond passive AI analytics to deploy autonomous, action-taking systems that transform raw network data into real-time outcomes across fraud prevention, RAN optimization, and beyond. As the…

AI-fueled investment is supercharging the digital infrastructure sector, but an imminent wave of consolidation, power constraints, and capital pressures could wipe out nearly 120 of today's 170 active players. Industry…

South Korea has launched an ambitious national AI-RAN initiative, selecting consortia led by SK Telecom and KT to develop next-generation Hyper AI Network Infrastructure. The program signals a strategic move…

Blue Planet has introduced AI-powered agents designed to detect and remediate OSS configuration drift, bringing telcos closer to the autonomous network vision. The move addresses one of the most persistent…

Cisco is making the argument that agentic AI in telecommunications must first earn operator trust through explainable recommendations and human-in-the-loop workflows before full closed-loop autonomy becomes viable. At DTW Ignite…

Europe is accelerating its artificial intelligence sovereignty agenda, with new platforms and strategic repositioning of telecom networks, semiconductor supply chains, and submarine cable infrastructure emerging as critical battlegrounds. The convergence…

Private 5G networks in Australia are rapidly transitioning from exploratory pilots to mission-critical infrastructure across mining, logistics, manufacturing, and ports. BAI Communications is at the forefront of this shift, deploying…

iQOO, Vivo's performance-focused sub-brand, is gearing up to launch its first-ever tablet powered by Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset. The move signals iQOO's bold ambition to disrupt…

Samsung is reportedly set to power its upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 series with a Qualcomm Snapdragon W-series chip, marking a significant departure from its in-house Exynos processor strategy. This move…

Samsung is gearing up for an ambitious foldable smartphone push, reportedly targeting production of 2.8 million Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra units while introducing a redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8…

As fraud and digital scams reach epidemic levels globally, telecom operators are sitting on a unique opportunity to embed digital safety features directly into their networks and reposition themselves as…

Ericsson has been selected as a core technology partner in the UK Ministry of Defence's ambitious £8 billion tactical communications modernization program, marking a significant milestone for private 5G in…

Red Hat has laid out a strategic roadmap for integrating artificial intelligence into Radio Access Networks, arguing that AI-RAN represents the most pragmatic entry point for operators looking to harness…

Despite billions flowing into satellite direct-to-device connectivity, new industry analysis confirms that low-Earth orbit networks are poised to complement — not replace — traditional terrestrial infrastructure. Here's why the ground…

Deutsche Telekom is positioning network APIs as the critical infrastructure layer connecting trusted telecom signals to enterprise AI applications, spanning authentication, fraud prevention, and intelligent customer interactions. As the telecom…

Nokia is betting big on its AI-RAN platform, promising operators a doubling of spectral efficiency through software-driven upgrades powered by Nvidia acceleration — with commercial availability targeted for 2027 and…

Nokia and Taiwan Mobile have deepened their long-standing 5G partnership with a landmark agreement centered on AI-native network architecture, signaling a broader industry shift away from hardware-centric upgrades. The deal…

As VodafoneThree navigates one of the UK's most complex network integrations, the operator has placed P.I. Works' Service Management and Orchestration platform at the heart of its autonomous network strategy.…

Deutsche Telekom has elevated its OpenAI collaboration from a controlled pilot to full production deployment, embedding AI capabilities across live customer calls, network operations, and its entire 200,000-strong workforce. The…

The artificial intelligence boom is fundamentally reshaping digital infrastructure requirements, driving unprecedented demand for high-capacity optical fibre networks and hyperscale data centre connectivity. Industry leaders like STL warn that traditional…

SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus are each rolling out ambitious AI infrastructure strategies that signal a fundamental transformation of the Korean telecom sector. South Korea's government-backed push to achieve…

Samsung has officially confirmed the rollout of One UI 9.0, its highly anticipated Android 17-based software update, beginning with select flagship devices before expanding to a broader portfolio. The update…

Mobile operators are no longer content to play a passive role in non-terrestrial networks, with new GSMA Intelligence research revealing a strategic shift toward operator-led satellite connectivity. The findings underscore…

Nokia Defense and Finnish AI startup NestAI have unveiled a groundbreaking suite of integrated operational technologies that fuse private 5G networks, artificial intelligence, and advanced sensing capabilities for use in…

As 5G continues to mature, operations leaders across utilities, public safety, and industrial sectors are integrating broadband capabilities into their workflows — but legacy Land Mobile Radio networks remain the…