5G has a money problem – partly just because 5G does not properly exist yet; here we look at progress with NSA-to-SA rollouts, as the industry gets to grips with …
6G Forum 2026
In the 3rd edition of RCR’s 6G Forum we will tackle the most pressing questions relating to AI-native network architectures and service enablement as the industry moves towards the 6G …
Intelligent RAN Forum 2026
As mobile networks evolve toward 5G-Advanced and 6G, the Radio Access Network is undergoing a profound transformation. The Intelligent RAN paradigm marks a pivotal shift from traditional, hardware-centric architectures to …
Report: Scaling Optical Networks For The Hyperscale And AI Era
AI is not just driving demand for more network capacity. It is fundamentally changing what networks need to do. AI workloads introduce a traffic profile unlike anything cloud computing has …
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In sum – what you need to know: Vodafone hits IoT milestone – UK-based operator has connected its 200 millionth IoT device, a healthcare monitor, with IoT sales accelerating 50% …
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Boost Mobile gains speed and flexibility with Open RAN — but hardware cost savings remain elusive As 5G continues its global rollout, the question for operators isn’t whether to adopt …
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The Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) encompasses 150 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band (3550 MHz–3700 MHz), with plans to expand by an additional 100 megahertz. Historically, this …
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SoftBank and KDDI are moving fast to have a leading position in the AI infra sector in Japan with their AI data centers Japan is rapidly becoming a hub for …
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As user behavior continues to shift mobile data consumption toward Wi-Fi, telcos like AT&T are doubling down on Wi-Fi offload strategies A new partnership between AT&T and Karrier One, announced …
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Where are the 16 potential federal data center and AI infrastructure sites?
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillThe potential federal data center sites are “uniquely positioned for rapid data center construction, including in-place energy infrastructure,” according to the Department of Energy The U.S. Department of Energy has …
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In sum – what you need to know Private wireless surge – private wireless growth catches Dell’Oro by surprise, as private 4G/5G RAN sales jump by over 40% in 2024, …
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Rogers to trim debt by selling CAD$7 billion backhaul network stake to Blackstone
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillRogers will retain control of its wireless backhaul network in the deal with Blackstone and other Canadian entities Canadian telecom operator Rogers has struck a deal with an investor group …
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In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. KDDI closes deal for Osaka AI data center Japanese operator KDDI …
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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 …
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As networks go cloud-native, telecom operators face pivotal choices between telco private clouds or public and hybrid clouds As telecom networks transition to cloud-native architectures, operators face key decisions about …
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Working with partners, Qualcomm is testing non-terrestrial network-based cellular connectivity, as well as the integration of non-terrestrial and terrestrial networks As 6G begins to take shape through international research and …
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This Verizon showcase suggests that after years of limited tangible, scalable implementations, private 5G is finally moving from pilot to production As broadcasters face mounting pressure to manage dozens of …
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SK Telecom and its partners will develop technology across all major liquid cooling methods: Direct, Immersion and Precision In brief – why this matters –SK Telecom and partners will co-develop …
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In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. Meta plans nearly $1 billion data center project in Wisconsin Meta …
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AI-optimized data centers require GPUs, TPUs, high-speed networking, advanced cooling systems, as well as fast and scalable storage As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to rapidly evolve, the demand for high-performance …
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In sum – what you need to know AI for internal telco efficiencies – AI is being used so successfully in customer care and network maintenance that service agents are …
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Mobile operators are investing in GPUs! SKT, DOCOMO, Verizon, T-Mobile, Singtel, Swisscom, Telenor, Softbank, and many others have set up data centers with edge AI services. For a market analyst like …
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March greetings from Iowa and Missouri. This week’s picture is of Saturday’s peaceful protest on the Kansas City Plaza. While this location is known for weekly demonstrations, the crowd size …