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  • Nokia sees 2x spectral efficiency by 2028, but Orange is focused on what has to work first

    by Christian de Looper October 2, 2026
    by Christian de Looper October 2, 2026

    Orange wants Nokia’s AI RAN gains proven in a live network In sum – what we know: Nokia brought the spectral efficiency headline to the Intelligent RAN Forum — 20% …

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  • Starlink, and the battle for the edge of the network and heart of the customer (Telco Diary)

    by James Blackman October 2, 2026
    by James Blackman October 2, 2026

    From the newsletter (October 2; sign-up or follow if you want it sooner): Satellite is not about to replace terrestrial networks – but neither is the Starlink threat imaginary. As …

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  • RCRTech Roundtables AI Infrastructure

    by RCR Wireless News October 2, 2026
    by RCR Wireless News October 2, 2026

    The RCRTech Roundtables, facilitated by a host of experts, will provide attendees with the opportunity to share their experiences and discuss the challenges they are currently facing regarding powering data …

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  • Network ownership, security, autonomy (Telco Diary)

    by James Blackman October 2, 2026
    by James Blackman October 2, 2026

    From the newsletter (October 1; sign-up or follow if you want it sooner): Nokia and ICEYE are launching a sovereign satellite communications venture, while US telcos formalize a satellite coverage …

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  • Samsung sees physical AI pushing networks beyond connectivity

    by Juan Pedro Tomás October 2, 2026
    by Juan Pedro Tomás October 2, 2026

    Jungchul Kim, head of product strategy group, networks business at Samsung Electronics, told RCR that physical AI applications will place specific demands on networks, including ultra-low latency, high reliability, consistent …

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  • “Where the agentic world kicks in” – Verizon draws the line, marks the difference

    by James Blackman October 1, 2026
    by James Blackman October 1, 2026

    Verizon is moving from scripted RAN automation towards agentic network operations, where AI reasons across domains, shares context and takes action – with the operator retaining control of intent, outcomes …

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  • Connectivity, on demand – IoT, 5G, fiber (Telco Diary)

    by James Blackman October 1, 2026
    by James Blackman October 1, 2026

    From the newsletter (September 30; sign-up or follow if you want it sooner): IoT providers are pushing programmable, software-defined connectivity, while AI-RAN promises network efficiency rather than market growth. Operators …

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  • 800G and 1.6T raise optical testing demands, says Viavi

    by Juan Pedro Tomás October 1, 2026
    by Juan Pedro Tomás October 1, 2026

    Mike Jack, director of product marketing at Viavi, told RCR that the challenge is not only validating individual links but ensuring interoperability and performance across a rapidly evolving ecosystem of …

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  • Samsung signs AI-RAN contracts with KT and SK Telecom for Korea’s Hyper AI Network

    by Christian de Looper September 30, 2026
    by Christian de Looper September 30, 2026

    AI-RAN pilots begin in shipyards and petrochemical plants Samsung Electronics has signed contracts with both KT and SK Telecom to participate in South Korea’s government-backed Hyper AI Network program, a two-year …

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  • Ciena launches $200m venture fund as AI networking accelerates

    by Juan Pedro Tomás September 30, 2026
    by Juan Pedro Tomás September 30, 2026

    Loai Louis, vice president of corporate development at Ciena told RCR that the decision reflects a change in the pace and breadth of innovation taking place across the networking market …

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  • Onomondo preps €100m ‘war chest’ to rip-up IoT rule book, tee-up physical AI

    by James Blackman September 30, 2026
    by James Blackman September 30, 2026

    Danish IoT provider Onomondo is getting a new majority owner and more than €100m in fresh funding as it pitches integrated global infrastructure, rather than just airtime, as the platform …

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  • Who Will Build the AI Boom? Solving America’s Skilled Labor Crisis with Mike Greenawalt of the Greenawalt Foundation

    by Carrie Charles September 30, 2026
    by Carrie Charles September 30, 2026

    In this episode, Mike Greenawalt, former CEO of Rosendin and founder of the Greenawalt Foundation, shares how his journey from electrical apprentice to leading one of the nation’s largest electrical …

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  • How RFID-integrated mobile devices boost efficiency and reduce cost (Analyst Angle)

    by Prakash Sangam September 30, 2026
    by Prakash Sangam September 30, 2026

    RFID-enabled smartphones and tablets are moving inventory tracking beyond dedicated scanning rounds, allowing workers to update stock continuously while improving accuracy, productivity and cost efficiency across retail, logistics and other …

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  • Supercycle fever, blow-by blow (Telco Diary)

    by James Blackman September 30, 2026
    by James Blackman September 30, 2026

    From the newsletter (September 29; sign-up or follow if you want it sooner): AI is fuelling a networking infrastructure boom, with Corning scaling fiber production to meet demand, while new …

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  • Dell’Oro sees RAN market flat through 2030, but the mix is shifting

    by Christian de Looper September 29, 2026
    by Christian de Looper September 29, 2026

    The 5G correction is over, but growth is confined to AI RAN In sum – what we know: The radio access network market will stay essentially flat through 2030, but …

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  • AT&T shores up $3bn fiber supplies with Corning – as telcos get ‘supercycle’ fever

    by James Blackman September 29, 2026
    by James Blackman September 29, 2026

    AT&T has signed a $3 billion-plus fiber supply deal with Corning, adding to a string of major commitments as AI data-center construction tightens optical supply and telcos bulk up their …

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  • Coherent targets next phase of AIDC connectivity with PhotonLink

    by Juan Pedro Tomás September 29, 2026
    by Juan Pedro Tomás September 29, 2026

    In sum – what to know $30B opportunity – PhotonLink could add $30 billion to Coherent’s addressable market by 2030, on top of its existing $60 billion portfolio opportunity. Multiple …

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  • Private 5G update – numbers and cases (Telco Diary)

    by James Blackman September 29, 2026
    by James Blackman September 29, 2026

    From the newsletter (September 28; sign-up or follow if you want it sooner): GSA data shows private 5G continues to grow, while Samsung and Boldyn deployments in finance and aviation …

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  • “Biggest risk with AI-RAN is repeating mistakes of 5G”, says SK Telecom

    by James Blackman September 28, 2026
    by James Blackman September 28, 2026

    SK Telecom warns telcos not to repeat their 5G mistakes with AI-RAN – while Optus considers how they should re-architect their infrastructure as “social networks for agents”. In sum – …

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  • Foundational innovations shaping 6G: MIMO

    by Qualcomm September 28, 2026
    by Qualcomm September 28, 2026

    How MIMO continues to evolve for mobile connectivity in the AI era What you should know: Mobile data demand is entering a new phase. Video, XR and cloud services continue …

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  • Telco Days 2026: What AI needs before an operator will trust it

    by Dawid Mielnik, Telecom General Manager at Software Mind September 28, 2026
    by Dawid Mielnik, Telecom General Manager at Software Mind September 28, 2026

    Ask an engineer why an AI project stalled, and the answer is rarely the AI model. It’s the rift between the model and network. The model has no operational context, …

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  • Japan’s operators test a new path for mmWave expansion

    by Juan Pedro Tomás September 28, 2026
    by Juan Pedro Tomás September 28, 2026

    KDDI, NTT Docomo, SoftBank, and Rakuten Mobile have recently signed a MoU to study the use of 5G mmWave infrastructure and technical architectures for coverage expansion In sum – what …

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  • Everyone’s building AI infrastructure – who’s building the business? (Reader Forum)

    by Prianca Ravichander, Chief Commercial Officer Chief Marketing Officer, Tecnotree September 28, 2026
    by Prianca Ravichander, Chief Commercial Officer Chief Marketing Officer, Tecnotree September 28, 2026

    Telecom operators are pouring billions into AI infrastructure, but compute alone will not create lasting value. The bigger challenge is turning GPUs, models and AI platforms into commercially sustainable services …

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  • AI-RAN cases start to stack (Telco Diary)

    by James Blackman September 28, 2026
    by James Blackman September 28, 2026

    From the newsletter (September 25; sign-up or follow if you want it sooner): Rakuten Mobile and T-Mobile offer tangible AI-RAN examples, embedding intelligence in network automation and distributed compute. Their …

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  • Massive MU-MIMO in FDD: ‘Simply outstanding’ in the uplink

    by Kelly Hill September 27, 2026
    by Kelly Hill September 27, 2026

    In sum, what to know: -Signals Research Group recently conducted what is almost certainly the first independent testing of 5G massive and Multi-User MIMO in FDD spectrum, in a live …

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