CES 2026: LitePoint clears testing milestone with Qualcomm’s upcoming Wi-Fi 8 platform
Even as the world is still settling into Wi-Fi 7, hardware for the next generation is already moving from concept to test bench
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Back down to Earth: How invisible highways of light are outclassing orbital satellite connectivity...
Why not take the same strands of light that already power the world’s fiber-optic cables and let them travel freely through the air?
When...
Ofcom maps out split-priority approach for upper 6 GHz band
The 6 GHz spectrum sharing proposal outlines a Wi-Fi-first, mobile-later approach
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Wi-Fi first, mobile later - The split-priority approach gives...
SoftBank, Ericsson and Qualcomm trial 5G and 5G-A
The new Tokyo trial reduced wireless link latency by around 90% compared with scenarios that did not use 5G and 5G Advanced technologies such...
Five insights from GSMA Intelligence’s new report on AI-era assurance
Roughly 80% of operators already use AI for analytics; however, these deployments are largely limited to decision-support use cases
In partnership with Radcom, GSMA Intelligence...
FCC votes to unlock high-power 6 GHz for Wi‑Fi and IoT devices
The FCC will vote to create a new category of ‘geofenced variable power’ (GVP) devices that can use the 6 GHz band under specific rules;...
BT sells US federal unit as part of global infra retreat, service push
BT has sold BT Federal, its US government contracting operation, to system integrator 22nd Century Technologies, marking another step to gut its international infrastructure...
CES 2026 Wi-Fi news round up
With Wi-Fi 8 certification still years away, some in the industry question whether the technology’s CES prominence is premature
While some companies, including Acer and...
AI, ML step into a bigger role for service provider networks (Reader Forum)
Modern dependence on “always on” connectivity has changed the game for service providers and networks
Service provider networks have grown well beyond the traditional offerings...
Viavi unveils testing and certification platform as hollow core fiber edges toward wider adoption
The solution brings to offer testing capabilities tailored to the unique optical and physical properties of hollow core fiber closing a growing demand gap
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China ends November with 4.83 million 5G sites
Operators in China had deployed a total of 4.83 million 5G base stations as of the end of November 2025
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Wi-Fi Alliance move brings Wi-Fi 7 features to 20 MHz-only devices
The Alliance says the new certification will bring Wi-Fi 7 features to a wider range of residential, enterprise, and industrial devices
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Fastweb+Vodafone and TIM agree shared 5G rollout in Italy
Fastweb+Vodafone and TIM plan to use a RAN sharing model to accelerate 5G deployment om Italy, targeting small towns.
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Shared...
Marvell expands AI interconnect portfolio with $540m XConn deal
Marvell is acquiring XConn to strengthen its PCIe, CXL, and UALink switching capabilities, combining electrical and optical interconnect expertise to become a vendor-neutral platform...
Global 6 GHz spectrum policy and the outlook for Wi-Fi 8
6 GHz spectrum is a key enabler for Wi-Fi 8, delivering higher throughput, lower latency, and greater capacity for dense networks and AI-driven applications.
This RCR...
Interview: Render Networks on building trusted data with AI
Render Networks CEO Stephen Rose argues that true network intelligence starts in the trench
Telcos have poured significant time, money, and energy into AI for...
SGS acquires India-based Panacea Infosec to boost cybersecurity capabilities
The merger highlights SGS’s growing ambitions for its Digital Trust business, and strengthening capabilities in payment security and information security assurance
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Powering robotics: How networks enable the era of ‘Physical LLMs’ (Reader Forum)
Physical AI describes intelligent systems that can sense, interpret, and act in real environments
Picture a warehouse robot weaving through aisles at top speed, or...
What is VoWiFi — and why are operators still investing in Wi-Fi calling?
VoWiFi uses IMS technology to provide a packet voice service delivered over IP via a Wi-Fi network
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Market Pulse Report: 6G – Balancing Business Case and Use Case
The telecoms industry remains split. Some players are pushing forward with 6G R&D, envisioning more intelligent, energy-efficient, ecosystem-driven networks. Others remain skeptical, cautious of...
Starlink to lower satellite orbit for space safety
Approximately 4,400 Starlink satellites will be moved to lower orbits across 2026
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Switching orbits: Starlink will re-orbit all its satellites...
India adds over 4,000 new 5G sites in December
Local carriers had deployed 518,854 5G BTS across India as of the end of 2025, according to data from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
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From 50G access to 800G cores – why Singtel’s fiber pilot matters
Singtel has launched Singapore’s first 50 Gbps XGS‑PON fibre broadband trial, a move that goes beyond headline speeds to test how networks can support AI,...
Singtel pilots 50Gbps fiber broadband to support AI
Singtel said the trial also lays the groundwork for next-generation Wi-Fi, autonomous devices, and AI-generated entertainment formats
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50Gbps fiber trial...
Hollow core fiber occasions a paradigm shift in testing
Hollow core fiber marks a turning point in fiber technology. But first, there are obstacles to overcome
In Sept, 2025, Microsoft Azure announced it is...