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Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite network comparison: Starlink V2 (Starlink Mobile) vs “Satellite Connect Europe”
Executive Summary: 1. Starlink is preparing a new Direct-to-Device (D2D) constellation to provide satellite fill-in services and has renamed their V2 D2D services as Starlink Mobile. This rebrand coincides with the introduction of their next-generation V2 satellites, which aim to provide 5G-like broadband speeds (up to 150 Mbit/s) directly to unmodified smartphones. With 650 direct-to-cell Starlink… Read more
Dell’Oro: RAN Market Stabilized in 2025 with 1% CAG forecast over next 5 years; Opinion on AI RAN, 5G Advanced, 6G RAN/Core risks
A recently published report from Dell’Oro Group reveals that the Radio Access Network (RAN) market ended the year on a stable note, with stronger than typical 3Q to 4Q seasonality. Fourth-quarter results were consistent with the broader stabilization trend that shaped the RAN market throughout the year, resulting in stable revenue trends for the full… Read more
China’s telecom industry rapid growth in 2025 eludes Nokia and Ericsson as sales collapse
According to a Chinese government update, “Telecommunications business volume and revenue grew steadily, mobile internet access traffic maintained rapid growth, and the construction of network infrastructure such as 5G, gigabit optical networks, and the Internet of Things was further promoted.” Figure 1. Cumulative growth rate of telecommunications service revenue and total telecommunications service volume There… Read more
From LPWAN to Hybrid Networks: Satellite and NTN as Enablers of Enterprise IoT – Part 2
By Afnan Khan (ML Engineer) and Mehsam Bin Tahir (Data Engineer) Introduction: This is the second of two articles on the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on the UK Telecom industry. The first is at Enterprise IoT and the Transformation of UK Telecom Business Models – Part 1 Executive Summary: Early Internet of… Read more
2025 Year End Review: Integration of Telecom and ICT; What to Expect in 2026
Disclosure: Perplexity.ai was used as a resource to generate this article rather than use Google search engine results. Executive Summary: The Telecom and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) landscape is entering 2026 shaped by a deep integration of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud-native architectures, next-generation connectivity, and security frameworks. What once operated as parallel technology domains… Read more
Groq and Nvidia in non-exclusive AI Inference technology licensing agreement; top Groq execs joining Nvidia
AI chip startup Groq [1.] today announced that it has entered into a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Nvidia for Groq’s AI inference technology [2.]. The agreement reflects a shared focus on expanding access to high-performance, low cost inference. As part of this agreement, Jonathan Ross, Groq’s Founder, Sunny Madra, Groq’s President, and other members of… Read more
Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs): market, specifications & standards in 3GPP and ITU-R
Introduction: A recent survey showed that Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) are viewed by the telecom industry as reinforcing service reliability and adding an extra layer of network redundancy to 5G. This view increasingly makes the convergence of satellites and 5G (and fiber) a mainstream application in telecoms. With LEO constellation service revenues forecast to reach $15 billion next… Read more
Telia’s mobile network with CBTC technology deployed in Oslo metro line
Telia is claiming a European first with the deployment of a digital signaling system on the Oslo metro that operates over the Nordic telecom operator’s commercial 4G/5G mobile network. Sporveien is the Oslo subway transport operator. Developed by Siemens Mobility, the system uses communications-based train control (CBTC) technology to link trains, trackside equipment and central… Read more
Nokia Bell Labs and KDDI Research partner for 6G energy efficiency and network resiliency
Nokia Bell Labs and KDDI Research have partnered to advance 6G technology, focusing on improving network energy efficiency and resilience. The collaboration combines KDDI’s real-world network data and operational insights with Nokia Bell Labs’ expertise in energy consumption models and programmable network architectures. This joint research agreement, signed on November 5, 2025, builds on a… Read more
Qualcomm CEO: expect “pre-commercial” 6G devices by 2028
During his keynote speech at the 2025 Snapdragon Summit in Maui, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said: “We have been very busy working on the next generation of connectivity…which is 6G. Designed to be the connection between the cloud and Edge devices, The difference between 5G and 6G, besides increasing the speeds, increasing broadband, increasing the… Read more