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Spending patterns in the optical market are increasingly shaped by hyperscalers rather than traditional telecom operators – says Ciena, Nokia, and Dell’Oro on an RCR webinar. In sum – what to know: DCI demand surges – Dell’Oro said spending on…

A Samsung executive told RCR Wireless News that the technology could improve the quality and reliability of FWA services while supporting applications that depend on real-time data transfers In sum – what to know: Late-2027 commercialization – Samsung told RCR…

Hyperscalers are focused on monetizing their AI compute investments, which continues to direct a larger share of spending towards network infrastructure, observes Ciena chief Gary Smith. In sum – what to know: Market expansion – Ciena said its addressable market…

Keysight has a collaboration with NTT Docomo and NTT to advance realistic 6G channel modeling and wireless communs simulation In sum – what to know: 6G testing – Keysight, NTT Docomo, and NTT are advancing measurement-driven channel modeling and distributed…

Runtime security is becoming a network architecture imperative for telecom operators, writes Nokia. To detect threats earlier without compromising performance, security must deliver continuous visibility, operate predictably under load, and align with stringent operational, validation and regulatory requirements. Telecom networks…

Ambient IoT has proven battery-free sensing is possible, but enterprise adoption now depends on something bigger: reliable network infrastructure. As deployments scale, trusted, continuous visibility—not the tag itself—will determine which solutions succeed in real-world operations. Ambient IoT has reached an…

Autonomous networks driven by AI are exposing the limits of legacy OSS built for static infrastructure. Operators now need an evolved, ontology-driven control layer that can unify fragmented data, govern automation, and orchestrate intent-based, real-time network operations at scale. The…

Dell’Oro said 5G MCN revenue in North America and EMEA expanded 20% year over year during the quarter, continuing momentum that began in 2025 In sum – what to know: Regional divergence – 5G mobile core network revenue grew 20%…

Nicole McCormick, chief analyst for consumer 5G and broadband monetization at Omdia, said the launch by Airtel reflects a broader shift among operators toward protecting premium subscriber experiences while seeking new revenue opportunities from 5G services In sum – what…

As satellite constellations reshape global connectivity, attention is shifting beyond internet access toward compute in orbit. The challenge now is understanding how space-based infrastructure will integrate with terrestrial networks to support resilient, distributed digital services. Satellite constellations are already transforming…

KDDI said that a central component of the strategy is the “digital belt” initiative, which includes the expansion of low-latency transport and access networks, AIDC infrastructure, satellite ground stations, and subsea cable landing facilities In sum – what to know:…

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 quiet part out loud at a Semafor fireside chat: network…

New joint venture between AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in the US reflects industry momentum around satellite-enabled mobile connectivity and broader ecosystem development, reckon analysts. In sum – what to know: Shared D2D push – AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile plan a…

Guang Yang, senior principal analyst at Omdia, told RCR Wireless News that it’s almost clear that the 6GHz band will be the core band for early 6G deployments in China In sum – what to know: 6GHz trials – China…

Sanil Ramachandran, director of technology at Samsung Electronics America, told RCR Wireless News that 5G PC1 technology could strengthen the position of 5G FWA as an alternative to fixed broadband services in both urban and rural markets In sum –…

Indosat is working to integrate AI more deeply into its core telecom business, while expanding into adjacent areas such as cloud, cybersecurity and AI-driven services In sum – what to know: AI integration – Indosat is embedding AI across operations…

Lumen Technologies is acquiring cloud networking platform Alkira for $475 million to strengthen its ‘east-west’ DCI strategy, and bolster its programmable NaaS roadmap to cover all the compass points – from the enterprise to cloud, and the US to everywhere.…

Virgin Media O2 has extended its 5G+ coverage to 86% of the U.K. outdoor population In sum – what to know: Revenue pressure – Service revenue fell 3% as competition and prior customer losses weighed on both consumer and business…

Reza Rahnama, managing director of mobile networks at BT Group, told RCR Wireless News that the rapid growth in ‘5G+’ usage is already influencing how U.K. carrier EE prioritizes network investment and optimization In sum – what to know: Usage…

ZTE said it is positioning its business around a combined connectivity and computing model, expanding its role in AI infrastructure alongside its established telecom portfolio In sum – what to know: AI shift – Computing reached 27% of revenue as…

CBNG says the U.S. market is central to the firm’s growth strategy, driven by both scale and the maturity of FWA deployments In sum – what to know: FWA as offload – Operators are turning to fixed wireless to shift…

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 structure and addressing valuation In sum – what to know:…

América Móvil reported a 25.1% increase in first-quarter profit, supported by stronger operating performance and reduced financing expense In sum – what to know: Capex set at $7bn annually – América Móvil plans to sustain investment at around $7 billion…

The potential acquisition of French telco SFR by Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and Iliad could reshape pricing dynamics and investment incentives in the local telecoms market In sum – what to know: Market consolidation – Fewer operators could ease price competition,…

Rakuten Symphony reckons the solution delivers a 70-80% reduction in deployment timelines, costs, and errors In sum – what to know: Deployment gains – Integration with Weezie can reduce fiber planning timelines from months to weeks and cut deployment costs…

SK Telecom has detailed how AI-RAN will deliver gains in both performance and energy efficiency In sum – what to know: AI-RAN impact – AI-driven scheduling, beam management and traffic prediction aim to improve throughput and reduce power consumption across…

Fixed broadband revenue in India is expected to increase steadily, supported by upgrades to higher-ARPU FTTH plans and wider digital adoption In sum – what to know: Broadband growth – Fixed services revenue will rise to $20.1 billion by 2030,…

Lumen chief executive Kate Johnson has penned an open letter to enterprise CEOs (and the whole telecoms industry): that there is a golden opportunity to connect the AI revolution, but legacy networks are not up to scratch, and the industry…

The deal will see Orange take sole control of MasOrange, the operator formed through the merger of Orange and MásMóvil in 2024 In sum – what to know: Regulatory clearance – The European Commission approved the deal under a simplified…