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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 …

According to Mavenir, a key element of the offering is a token-based charging model that allows telcos to bill AI usage through mechanisms similar to those already used for traditional …

Industry analysts say that, given its 53% stake in the business, that Deutsche Telekom’s move for full ownership of T-Mobile US is less about acquiring control and more about simplifying …

Final word on this fascinating Nokia narrative, this time from the independent analyst community – about how the Finnish firm is losing a little to Ericsson in its 5G heartlands, …

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 …

The AI build-out is rewriting the fibre comms order-book – between data centres and within data centres, right down to the rack itself. As power constraints, scale-out architectures, and interconnect …

Global 6 GHz harmonization will be a key determinant of Wi-Fi 8’s performance, adoption curve, and competitiveness The 6 GHz band (5925–7125 MHz) has become the defining spectrum layer for …

ABI Research identifies the fastest growth in ‘carpeted verticals’ such as retail, stadiums and financial services, where slicing requirements are simpler In sum – what to know: Network slicing will …

Private 5G is becoming a key pillar of industrial digitalisation, and yet it still presents problems for global enterprises in terms of spectrum regulation, radio design, and ecosystem partners. Deployment …

T-Mobile is moving aggressively in the US enterprise market with a hybrid private 5G offer that pulls together nationwide 5G-A coverage, network slicing, and local edge capabilities. Experts see promise …

CSPs must evolve with multi-capability networks, advanced antennas, and orchestration to meet agentic AI demands, rising data usage, new device types, and low-latency, high-throughput experiences while optimizing energy and coverage …

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 …

Telcos face both a challenge and an opportunity in handling the unique traffic patterns and demands of AI-generated content, especially at the network edge. In sum – what to know: …

GPUaaS represents a major opportunity — but ABI Research Analyst Larbi Belkhit said that revenue isn’t the sole motivation behind telcos’ AI factory buildouts Telecom operators are positioning themselves as …

From call centres to back-office systems, telcos are navigating the shift from predictive machine learning to generative AI, balancing innovation with caution in critical environments. Model adoption – there are …

For telcos, the surest AI wins come in their operational heartlands – streamlining customer care, enhancing enterprise services, and turning network data into actionable insights. System support – AI in …

Ambient IoT leaders Linxens and Dracula are to create battery-free smart labels to tackle the sector’s grim sustainable IoT record and failed massive IoT promise. In sum – what to …

Telecom operators aren’t new to AI – they’ve quietly optimized networks for years. But with the surge in generative AI, the sector is poised to become both a major user …

AI-powered radio intelligence is stealing the spotlight in telecoms – and China is stealing the show. While global telcos experiment, Chinese operators are delivering Level 4 automation at scale, with …

Novel cooling and power technologies help manage heat from high-density compute In sum – what you need to know: Power and cooling now core to AI infra – High-density GPU …

According to ABI Research Principal Analyst Sebastian Wilke, the U.S remains at the forefront of AI data center investments The demand for AI-focused data centers is set to grow significantly …

Operators are moving through the gears with 5G SA and 5G-Advanced, balancing cap-ex constraints, operational complexity, and uncertain returns. While slicing, RedCap, and private 5G show promise, most are prioritizing …

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 …