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Worldwide Radio Access Network (RAN) hits $5B; China’s booming RAN & IoT Markets
Outlook and Analysis: Operators worldwide are deploying Centralized (C)-RAN architectures to bring simplicity, agility, flexibility and efficiency to mobile networks. However, this is nowhere more apparent than in Asia Pacific, where China has overtaken Japan in C-RAN deployments. In 2015, China Mobile and China Unicom finally managed to convince their government that C-RAN was the… Read more
Activities of forums/ standards bodies contributing work to ITU-R 5G (IMT-2020)
Introduction: In early 2012, ITU-R embarked on a programme to develop “IMT for 2020 and beyond”, setting the stage for “5G” research activities that are emerging around the world. Here AGAIN is the ITU-R “5G” standardization timeline: More info at: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-R/study-groups/rsg5/rwp5d/imt-2020/Pages/default.aspx Forums & Standards Bodies working on 5G: 1. NGMN Triggered by ITU WP 5D… Read more
Mobile Infrastructure Spending in China Jumped 51% in 2014 (Infonetics); Grafting Probe to End 4G Party in China?
Infonetics Research, now part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), today reported that mobile infrastructure spending soared in 2014, led by W-CDMA network expansion at China Unicom and robust TD-LTE eNodeB deployments at China Mobile. Based on Infonetics’ 2015 global Mobile Infrastructure Equipment report, the country specific Mobile Infrastructure and Subscribers in China market share, size… Read more
Cutting through the Hype: Will the real 4G (LTE-A) please stand up and tell us what 5G is?
Introduction: While LTE roll-outs continue to increase, especially in developed countries, LTE Advanced (true 4G as defined by ITU-R) has not been deployed on a large scale anywhere that we know of (ABI Research disagrees- see section below). We’re told by Stephane Teral (quoted below), LTE Advanced is just a software upgrade from LTE. If… Read more
Dell’Oro: Telecom equipment revenues to grow 5% through 2020; Huawei increases market share
Dell’Oro analysts say first half global telecom equipment [1.] revenues were up 4% YoY in 1st half of 2020, as 5G infrastructure investments offset declines due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The market research firm forecasts a 5% advance for the entire year. Rollouts of 5G wireless, especially in China, were a primary… Read more
Huawei FY2025: 2.2% YoY revenue increase; strategic pivot to AI and intelligent automotive solutions
Overview: Huawei has released its 2025 audited financial results, reporting total revenue of CNY 880.9bn ($127.6bn) — a 2.2% YoY increase. The report highlights a significant expansion in profitability, with operating profit surging 22.1% to CNY 96.9bn ($14bn). That translated to an operating profit margin of 11%, up 180 bps from the 9.2% recorded in 2024…. 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
Telco investments in mobile core networks surge 83% in 2025-Q4, but what about ROI?
According to new data from market research firm Omdia (owned by Informa), 2025 Q4 investments 5G SA Core networks surged 83% year-over-year. For OEMs, this uptick suggests a pivot away from the stagnant 5G Standalone (SA) momentum of recent years. Omdia identified North America and EMEA as the primary growth engines for the quarter. “The surge… Read more
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
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