Passive antennas are becoming strategic infrastructure for 5G-Advanced, as operators tackle capacity, uplink demand, energy costs, and site constraints while preparing physical networks for AI-assisted RAN operations. ABI Research has …
Agentic AI is moving from research to implementation, with growing industry consensus that future mobile networks must become AI-native. The question now is whether operators will embrace the architectural changes …
Telcos are exploring NVIDIA’s AI grid, but edge GPU deployment lacks a strong latency or cost case today; only physical AI use cases justify it, with gradual rollout expected toward …
Malaysia’s recent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) performance reflects stability and progress. The next wave of competitiveness, however, will be defined by digital capability, specifically the nation’s ability to build advanced …
By 2035, global active data center IT capacity is forecast to surge nearly six-fold, from roughly 24 GW today to around 147 GW, as a new ABI Research forecast shows. …
Analyst house ABI Research looks at how full duplex microwave innovations are boosting 5G spectrum efficiency, helping operators meet growing backhaul demands, overcome spectrum limitations, and enable high-capacity, cost-effective wireless …
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already showing it is having a significant impact on the world’s economy, our online experiences and sourcing information — both visual and textural. In turn, AI …
How can mobile operators proactively manage the transition to using AI in 5G networks? 5G networks are mainstream and deployed nationwide across most developed markets in both East and West. …
ABI Research explores how AI and 5G are transforming telco security operations Over the last few years, telco operators have been undergoing a slow but sure metamorphosis from simple connectivity …
5G has continued to expand its presence across markets and drive adoption. 5G adoption in the top 30 cellular markets is accelerating, from 1.52 billion to a forecast 4.20 billion …
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into radio systems marks a significant turning point in wireless communication technology. This trend, spearheaded by industry leaders across the entire supply chain, including …
Mobile backhaul is a critical component of any mobile network, as it is the link supporting voice and data transport between the core network and Radio Access Network (RAN) sites. …
On June 27, 2024, in Shanghai, China, a collaborative 6G Network Architecture Prospect seminar was held during which leading global mobile operators from China, Japan and South Korea convened to …
The 5G evolution is now ready to enter its next transformational phase with the introduction of 5G-Advanced and address the initial limitations of 5G Non-Standalone (5G NSA) implementations, while refining …
At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) this year, virtually all industry players exhibiting at the show centered their messaging around Artificial Intelligence (AI), presenting modular Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and …
Energy consumption is becoming a pressing issue for telcos, driven by the global energy crisis. High global energy prices, triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, have pushed up Operational Expenditure (OPEX), …
Every decade, mobile networks take a great leap forward to the next generation, with innovation staged in two major cycles: foundational and transformational phases. In the foundational stage, companies address …
China has successfully established itself as a global leader of 5G deployments. In the past two years, 5G user penetration in China has jumped from 18% to 36%. Similarly, China’s …
mmWave infrastructure deployments are starting to gain traction as operators increasingly recognize the technology’s high-speed data throughput and low-latency capabilities. One standout application is 5G FWA mmWave, a promising alternative …
Across the globe, 5G deployments are ramping up rapidly. According to Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) intelligence, there were more than 220 5G networks deployed as of the …
For Communication Service Providers (CSPs), the mobile network must ensure ubiquitous coverage and provide the necessary capacity to its users. Base station (BTS) antennas are more than just “components of …
The cellular radio system for mobile devices has seen a substantial transformation over the past few years from one that is based on individual component assembly to a complete, modem-to-antenna, …
MWC Shanghai 2023 is set to return this June to the Shanghai New International Expo Center. After the success of MWC Shanghai 2021, which saw more than 200,000 attendees from …
The Virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) is becoming the next innovation ground in 5G Radio Access Networks (RANs), attracting challengers, new entrants, and Tier One incumbent vendors. vRAN is introducing …
MWC 2023 was a successful show, returning with attendance at pre-COVID-19 levels, and home to several new announcements by infrastructure vendors, mobile operators, hyperscalers and the broader telecoms ecosystem. Huawei …
