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Amazon Kuiper preps for LEO launch; service to start this year

Kuiper LEO satellites will join the broadband space race Amazon's Project Kuiper expects to launch more than two dozen LEO satellites by mid-April and start offering service later this year, setting up a duel with dominant LEO broadband provider Starlink....

What is liquid cooling and why is it key for AI Data centers?

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at a fast pace, data centers need to evolve to handle the growing demand for computing power. Traditional air-based cooling systems are struggling to keep up with the high heat generated by...

AI infra brief: From Keysight, STT GDC, Fluidstack and more

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. Keysight, NTT Innovative Devices and Lumentum achieve 448 Gbps data transmission for AI data centers Keysight Technologies, NTT Innovative Devices Corporation and...

#TBT: The industry asks if we need 3G; ComTel adds mobile to its menu … this week in 1998

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and...

RCR news brief: StarHub, Samsung, IDC 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 RAN and the integration of AI into network operations. Given the high volume of industry...

Adoption of mobile technology and the state of AI in 2025 (Reader Forum)

Depending on which advisory firm or investment bank you ask, the total addressable market for artificial intelligence technologies in coming years could range from $1.3 to $4.4 trillion dollars annually, with a compound annual growth rate above 40 percent. Those...

Cellnex eyes $2B sale of Swiss towers as part of strategic refocus

The potential divestment marks another step in Cellnex CEO Marco Patuano's strategy around shifting from expansion to consolidation Spanish tower operator Cellnex is reportedly preparing to sell its majority stake in its Swiss operations, with expectations that the deal could...

Verizon on AI: ‘Who better to be the hub and highway – than the hub and highway?’

Alert | For more about AI in telecoms from Verizon Business, don't miss the RCR webinar on April 8 – with panellists also from ABI Research, Red Hat, Spirent Communications, and TUPL. Sign up here. In sum –...

Understanding integrated sensing and communications

Qualcomm on how integrated sensing and communications enables real-time network optimization and new service opportunities Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) is shaping up to be a foundational capability in 6G, and it's already gaining traction in pre-standardization research efforts. Within...

AI infra brief: From Keysight, Edgnex, AMD and more

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. Keysight unveils architecture for scaling AI data centers Keysight Technologies has unveiled the Keysight Artificial Intelligence (KAI) architecture, a portfolio of end-to-end...

Huawei’s revenues surge 22.4% y-o-y in 2024

Huawei allocated CNY179.7 billion to R&D last year, representing 20.8% of its total revenue Chinese vendor Huawei reported CNY862.1 billion ($118.6 billion) in revenue last year, climbing 22.4% year-on-year. The vendor’s net profit declined 28% to CNY62.6 billion, impacted by...

Test and Measurement: Keysight boosts design, test support for AI data centers

New Keysight KAI portfolio focuses on testing needs for scaling AI data centers Keysight is all-in on supporting the design and testing of AI data centers, with several announcements of new tools this week as part of its Keysight Artificial...

Comcast acquires NaaS provider Nitel to enhance enterprise offering

Comcast Business says its purchase of Nitel will deliver smarter, more secure and more agile networking solutions for enterprise customers Comcast Business has officially brought network-as-a-service (NaaS) provider Nitel into the fold, completing its acquisition of the Chicago-based company from global...

Top three ways renewable energy is powering AI data centers

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand, the demand for data centers has skyrocketed. AI applications require massive computing power, leading to higher energy consumption. Many AI data centers are turning to renewable energy solutions to address this challenge....

AT&T certifies Celona’s neutral-host system for indoor CBRS coverage

In sum – what you should know Multi-operator support: Celona’s neutral-host solution is approved by T-Mobile and AT&T in the US; Verizon is pending. It supports up to five carriers, including private enterprise networks in CBRS spectrum. Quick and...

VIAVI Solutions White Paper: Network Digital Twin

Digital twins are reshaping how telecom networks are designed, tested, and optimized. VIAVI’s latest Digital Twin White Paper explores how real-world data, AI, and simulation are driving efficiency, automation, and innovation in network operations. Make sure you read the...

How AI and XR are pushing the limits of immersive experiences

Qualcomm sees distributed spatial computing as key to enabling new consumer and enterprise XR use cases While the timeline remains uncertain, connected smart glasses are widely expected to replace smartphones as the primary mobile computing platform. As that future takes...

Wireless Logic strikes again with deal for Brazilian IoT MVNO Arqia 

In sum – what you need to know Expansion into Latin America: Wireless Logic has acquired Brazil's Arqia to grow its IoT airtime and services in Latin America. Navigating roaming restrictions: The deal helps overcome Brazil's permanent roaming barriers,...

AI infra brief: From Retym, Lessengers, Pulsant and more

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. Retym secures new funds to drive AI infrastructure innovation Semiconductor firm Retym has raised $75 million in its latest financing round, led...

T-Mobile US, Airspan wrap up infrastructure acquisitions

T-Mobile US closes on Lumos fiber JV; Airspan takes control of Corning's in-building wireless biz A couple of major infrastructure deals have now officially closed. T-Mobile US has wrapped up its joint acquisition, with private equity company EQC, of fiber-to-the-home...

What is an AI hyperscale data center? — five features and three reasons they matter

An AI hyperscale data center is a large facility designed to support AI workloads on a massive scale In today’s digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) is growing rapidly. To support this growth, companies need powerful data centers that can handle...

RCR news brief: MTN Group, MobiFone, GSMA 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 RAN and the integration of AI into network operations. Given the high volume of industry...

Global gen AI spending to surge 76% in 2025, topping $640 billion: Gartner

Despite mounting skepticism and rising failure rates, gen AI investment continues to skyrocket Spending on generative AI (gen AI) worldwide is set to soar to $644 billion in 2025, representing a 76.4% increase from 2024, according to a new forecast...

6G is about smarter systems and smarter spectrum use

Qualcomm is demonstrating low-band capacity gains and infrastructure reuse in the upper-mid band The story of 6G isn’t just about new spectrum—it’s about making better use of what we already have. In an interview at Mobile World Congress, Qualcomm VP...

UPS signs NTT Data on 10-year deal to overhaul AI infra and apps 

UPS has handed NTT Data a 10-year deal to overhaul its IT cloud/edge infrastructure to make new and better usage of AI to drive new efficiencies and innovations. In short – what you need to know AI transformation: UPS partners with...