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 joins global 5G-A race – YTL Communications’ launch in Klang Valley makes Malaysia the ninth...
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 a long way, and it continues to improve. What was once measured by basic metrics...
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 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi should be seen as part of a US imperative for...
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 While MOCN promises multi-operator coverage on shared spectrum like CBRS, Verizon avoids it entirely and T-Mobile has withdrawn. But what are the alternatives? Here, we take a look at MOCN, MORAN,...
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 seeing Lady Gaga with my wife — but we’re back! With that: I’m in the habit...
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 into new territory. The old playbooks for capacity planning won’t hold in the age of...
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 Standalone (SA) network nationwide, laying the groundwork for lower latency, more flexible service delivery, and...
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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Vietnam opens 6G-ready spectrum – The country’s new radio frequency plan unlocks...
BMW has opened a new AI car factory in Debrecen, Hungary – its “most innovative” production site anywhere, and the first fully fossil-free facility in its global network. It integrates BMW’s in-house AIQX quality platform, autonomous transport systems, and...
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 beginning to see commercial value and new business models taking shape, Eric Zhao, Vice President...
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 the foundation for the next era of connectivity.
This NI and Emerson Wireless Research Customer Stories...
The 5G upgrade twill rely entirely on India’s homegrown telecom stack
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Nationwide upgrade – BSNL aims to upgrade all 4G towers to 5G within eight months, signaling a rapid, nationwide move toward next-generation connectivity.
Homegrown stack...
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 and intensifying global competition in Industry 4.0.
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AI everywhere – the...
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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Industrial action – private 5G is being proven and put to work across...
In this episode, Alessandro Lombardi, Founder and Chairman of Elea Data Centers, shares how Brazil is emerging as a global hub for green AI infrastructure. He discusses the vision behind Rio AI City, a multibillion-dollar project powered 100% by...
Deutsche Telekom noted that around 99% of households can already access its 5G network
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132 new sites added – Deutsche Telekom expanded its network footprint across key German states, including North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria, and Baden-Württemberg.
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Boldyn Networks is advancing its dual strategy of private and neutral-host networks with projects in Gran Canaria, London, and New York – deploying private 5G, urban small cells, and subway connectivity for digital transformation.
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New York...
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 era where artificial intelligence and 5G-Advanced technologies are converging to reshape the very foundation of...
Enterprise software sales through hyperscaler cloud marketplaces will soar from $30 billion in 2024 to $163 billion by 2030 – driven by agentic AI demand, strategic cloud commitments, and an expanding partner-led ecosystem growth.
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Five-fold...
Private networks are booming, but security blind spots exist without proper device visibility. GSMA Device Database and GSMA Device Map enable private network operators to validate, secure, and optimize their devices and their networks – which is crucial as...
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 before reaching production. For CSPs, the challenge isn’t just technical, it’s organizational.
At DTW Ignite in...
Virgin Media O2 said the project uses spectrum recently transferred from Vodafone UK
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UK-first 5G Giga Site – Virgin Media O2 has switched on its first “giga site” in London using multi-band spectrum and Nokia’s...
Airbus is expanding its private 5G rollout with new networks in Hamburg and Toulouse, partnering with Ericsson. The deployments support factory digitalization, enabling advanced use cases like augmented reality, asset tracking, and predictive maintenance, as Airbus advances plans to...
The global digitalization process has accelerated significantly, driven by the computing power revolution. Within this transformation, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) have evolved from being optional technologies for enterprises to becoming the core engines of digital transformation. According...
EE is also relying on small cells to boost its 5G coverage across the country
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EE eyes nationwide 5G+ by 2030 – Coverage is set to reach over 130 towns and cities by end-2025 and...
