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 While MOCN promises multi-operator coverage on shared spectrum like CBRS, Verizon avoids it entirely and T-Mobile has withdrawn.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 …
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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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 …
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Capacity planning for the 24/7 AI-driven network (Reader Forum)
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 …
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Nationwide rollout marks next step in AT&T’s 5G and cloud evolution In sum – what to know: Standalone milestone – AT&T has deployed its 5G Standalone (SA) network nationwide, laying …
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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 In sum – what to know: Vietnam …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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The 5G upgrade twill rely entirely on India’s homegrown telecom stack In sum – what to know: Nationwide upgrade – BSNL aims to upgrade all 4G towers to 5G within …
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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 …
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Three recent deployments – in defence, mining, and manufacturing – illustrate how localized private 5G networks are powering mission-critical operations in Industry 4.0. In sum – what to know: Industrial …
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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 …
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Deutsche Telekom noted that around 99% of households can already access its 5G network In sum – what to know: 132 new sites added – Deutsche Telekom expanded its network …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Virgin Media O2 said the project uses spectrum recently transferred from Vodafone UK In sum – what to know: UK-first 5G Giga Site – Virgin Media O2 has switched on …
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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 …