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ZTE said its position in China’s network equipment market remained stable, while computing-related opportunities linked to the construction of intelligent computing resource pools provided an additional source of growth In …

From the newsletter (sign-up if you want it sooner): Open RAN is evolving from a promise of supplier diversity toward a more pragmatic focus on interface standardization, as operators weigh …

SpaceX has spoken for the first time about its plans for a terrestrial mobile network to work with its satellite D2D service to rival AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon – including …

The US is preparing another multibillion-dollar 5G spectrum windfall, pairing a 2027 upper C-band auction with a 2028 2.7 GHz sale, while the FCC also rebuilds satellite licensing for the …

The GSMA and CTIA have misrepresented early 6GHz Wi-Fi adoption data to justify reallocating spectrum for mobile use, arguing the technology remains in a normal growth phase with significant long-term …

The U.S. broadband duopoly of cable and telcos is fading as fixed wireless, Starlink, WISPs, and fiber overbuilders expand rapidly. Increased competition from carriers and alternative providers is giving consumers …

Why CSPs are losing the customer relationship betting on half the experience and where they can grab the other half. Just three weeks ago, Verizon CEO Dan Schulman said the …

The US should consider spectrum-sharing in the 4GHz band instead of clearing federal users entirely. Shared, flexible licensing could support 5G/6G innovation, protect government operations, reduce costs, and enable localized, …

As telecom capex contracts, the industry is being forced into a more efficient model. Some networks are already operating that way. For the past decade, the telecom industry has been …

A new report from the Capgemini Research Institute suggests many operators are struggling to deliver measurable business outcomes for enterprise customers As enterprises accelerate digital transformation, telecom operators are facing …

T-Mobile US earned the title of Best Mobile Network in Ookla’s latest assessment Ookla has released the results of its H2 2025 Connectivity Assessment, and RCR Wireless News read through …

AT&T reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year results, meeting or exceeding its 2025 guidance as it doubled down on fiber and 5G expansion with deals for Lumen and EchoStar assets, plus …

Dell’Oro Group VP Jeff Heynen told RCR that U.S. operators are being careful not to over-utilize their spectrum for FWA Disciplined expansion – Operators are carefully managing spectrum and capacity …

A new report from Dell’Oro Group estimates that total FWA subscriptions will surpass 191 million by 2029 In sum – what to know: FWA growth holds – Dell’Oro expects total …

Many telcos still underestimate gen AI’s broader potential, warned Frost & Sullivan Senior Industry Analyst Soumyadeep Roy Chowdhury In sum – what to know: Not magic — foundational – Gen …

The bigger truth is that carriers, consumers, and businesses are not yet ready for 6G While some have begun speculating on the futuristic potential of 6G, a more pressing need …

As of mid-2025, there were 17.4K postpaid carrier stores, down from 17.6K stores in mid-2024 We hear a lot about the evolution of telecom retail. Stores going away, we heard …

It’s an idea that sounds right — but is it possible? Every few years, another telecom strategy presentation declares that “our goal is to become a tech company.” The phrase …

Beyond security, ATIS notes that SSI could create new strategic opportunities for telecom operators to deliver digital identity services to customers and partners In sum – what to know: ATIS …

China Telecom noted that the penetration of 5G in its overall mobile base had reached 66.9% as of the end of the third quarter In sum – what to know: …

Affirmed Networks’ platform shutdown is pushing telecoms to modernize strategies and support bandwidth-intensive applications As someone who has worked closely with telecom and mobile operators navigating core network transitions, I …

AI agents are designed to work within the messy, high-volume environments that define telecom operations Telecom carriers have always worked under pressure to keep networks reliable, scalable, and secure. But …

CSPs expect to play a broader role in AI connectivity, especially in providing high-bandwidth wavelength services for enterprise customers In sum – what to know: Long-haul networks hit hardest – …

A federal judge in 1983 ordered the breakup of the Bell System A federal judge in 1983 ordered the breakup of the Bell System. Through 1983, the U.S. telecom system …

Telcos are cutting emissions despite rising data use, but must double its pace to meet 2030 targets. Progress is uneven globally, with supply chains remaining a major hurdle. In sum …