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Analysis of AWS-3 Spectrum Results: Verizon Wins Big; Urban Capacity vs. Propagation
AWS-3 Auction Results: Of the $3.57 billion total spent in the recent AWS-3 auction, $3.2 billion of it was accounted for by Verizon alone (bidding as Cellco Partnership). That bought it 82 of the 200 licenses on offer, with the price premium explained by a bias towards high value urban licenses. The remaining AWS-3 spectrum… Read more
Analysis and Implications of Deutsche Telekom’s potential full acquisition of T-Mobile
Deutsche Telekom is Europe’s largest telecommunications carrier with 273 million mobile customers in 50 countries. The German telco is reportedly considering a move to take full ownership of T-Mobile US by raising its stake from roughly 54% to 100%, thereby converting the publicly traded U.S. carrier into a wholly owned subsidiary. This potential merger/acquisition would represent a… Read more
ABI Research: 6G Radio Installed Base by Region from 2029 to 2034
According to ABI Research, fewer than 0.35 million 6G-supported radios are expected to be deployed worldwide at the end of 2029. That’s understandable, because those “6G radios” will be pre-standard deployments. The IMT 2030 Radio Interface Technology (RIT) standards won’t be completed till the end of 2030! By 2034, around 7.2 million 6G radios will… Read more
Analysis & Implications of the Communications Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (C2 ISAC)
The Communications Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (C2 ISAC), announced today, is a private sector-only nonprofit dedicated to strengthening defenses across the U.S. telecommunications industry. The founding members of C2 ISAC are: AT&T, Charter Communications, Comcast, Cox Communications, Lumen Technologies, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Zayo. The board of the nonprofit organization will comprise the chief… Read more
Analysis: Nokia’s strong growth in Optical Networks and AI network infrastructure
Executive Summary: While Nokia’s first-quarter profitability improved across all reported metrics, year-over-year comparisons were significantly affected by a €120 million ($140 million) non-recurring charge recorded in the Mobile Networks business in the prior-year period. On a comparable basis, net profit increased 93% to approximately €295 million ($345 million). Despite ongoing cost restructuring initiatives, the company’s… Read more
Is the “far edge” a bridge to far to cross for AI inferencing? What about “Distributed AI Grids”?
How Far is the Far Edge? As major telcos size up distributed edge sites for a possible AI inferencing model, they’re trying to determine how far out the right place is in their networks to invest in AI computing capacity. According to Light Reading, the “far edge” is a divisive option for inferencing. According to… Read more
ABI Research: mobile network spending to fall 29% from 2026-to-2031
According to ABI Research, global mobile network infrastructure spending is projected to peak at ~$92 billion in 2026–2027 before falling 29% to $65 billion by 2031. This decline reflects the maturation of 5G deployments and a shift in operator focus toward 6G, with reduced demand for traditional Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment. “5G deployments have… Read more
Analysis of Airspan Networks & Atika Alliance: Resilient, Multi-Domain 5G Mission Critical Connectivity for the Defense Industry
Airspan Networks Holdings LLC (“Airspan”) and ATIKA Venture, S.L. (“Atika”) have entered into a strategic collaboration to advance resilient, multi-domain 5G communications for defense and security operations. The initiative focuses on developing interoperable, deployable network systems optimized for mission-critical connectivity across terrestrial and airborne domains. The cooperation framework covers both commercial and technical engagements, with initial activities centered in… Read more
Ericsson and Intel collaborate to accelerate AI-Native 6G; other AI-Native 6G advancements at MWC 2026
Ericsson and Intel at MWC 2026: Building on milestones in Cloud RAN, 5G Core, and open network innovation, Ericsson and Intel are showcasing joint technology advancements at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona this week. Demonstrations can be experienced at the Ericsson Pavilion (Hall 2), Intel Booth (Hall 3, Stand 3E31), and across partner event spaces,… Read more
SNS Telecom & IT: Mission-Critical Networks a $9.2 Billion Market
For nearly a century, the critical communications industry has relied on narrowband LMR networks for mission-critical voice and low-speed data services. Over time, these systems have evolved from relatively basic analog radios to digital communications technologies, such as APCO P25 and TETRA, to provide superior voice quality, end-to-end encryption, and other advanced features. However, due… Read more