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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
How will fiber and equipment vendors meet the increased demand for fiber optics in 2026 due to AI data center buildouts?
Fiber optic vendors are employing a mix of manufacturing expansion, technological innovation in high-density and next-generation fibers, and strategic supply chain alignment to meet the anticipated surge in demand from AI and data centers in 2026. The demand is so high that at least one major fiber manufacturer, whose name was not explicitly disclosed in… Read more
GSMAi: key telecom developments in 2025; major trends to watch in 2026
Introduction: During a recent GSMA Intelligence (GSMAi) webinar, key developments in the 2025 telecom sector were identified. They include satellite communications expansion/partnerships, eSIM proliferation, and industry consolidation. Projections for 2026 suggest that 6G evolution (in 3GPP and ITU-R WP 5D) and artificial intelligence (AI) will have the greatest impact within the telecom space. Mergers &… Read more
Dell’Oro: Optical Transport Systems market +15% year-over-year in 3Q2025 driven by Cloud Service Providers
Dell’Oro Group recently published its 3Q25 Optical Transport report, highlighting continued strength in the market as demand accelerates across customer segments and technology areas. Below is a summary of the key findings from this latest research. The Optical Transport Systems market increased by 15% year-over-year (Y/Y) in 3Q2025, driven by robust demand across all major… Read more
Deutsche Telekom: successful completion of the 6G-TakeOff project with “3D networks”
The 6G-TakeOff project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space was focused on development of a unified three dimensional (3D) network architecture for future 6G communications, which integrates terrestrial networks with non-terrestrial networks (NTN) like satellites and drones. Led by Deutsche Telekom, the three-year project focused on creating a dynamic, flexible,… Read more
GSMA Vision 2040 study identifies spectrum needs during the peak 6G era of 2035–2040
According to a recent GSMA Vision 2040 study, many cities worldwide could face capacity limitations by 2030 if mid-band spectrum availability does not increase, impacting over half of the global urban population. Strategic long-term planning for future wireless generations like 6G is necessary, as device and equipment development can take over a decade, with 6G… Read more
Highlights of Ericsson’s Mobility Report – November 2025
The latest issue of the Ericsson Mobility Report states that 5G subscriptions now account for one-third of total mobile subscriptions. Mobile network data traffic grew slightly more than expected – 20 percent between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025. As 5G evolves, service providers are increasingly exploring innovative use cases and new monetization opportunities such as… Read more
NTT DOCOMO successful outdoor trial of AI-driven wireless interface with 3 partners
NTT DOCOMO has successfully executed the world’s premier outdoor field trial of real-time transceiver systems leveraging artificial intelligence (AI)-driven wireless technology, a critical advancement for sixth-generation (6G) mobile communications (AKA IMT 2030). Conducted in collaboration with parent company NTT, Inc. (NTT), Nokia Bell Labs, and SK Telecom Co., Ltd, the field trials were held across… Read more
RAN silicon rethink – from purpose built products & ASICs to general purpose processors or GPUs for vRAN & AI RAN
The global RAN market has been declining for several years, putting pressure on network equipment vendors to cut costs and rethink their commitment to purpose built/custom RAN silicon products or ASICs. In 2022, the market for RAN equipment and software generated about $45 billion in revenues, according to research by Omdia, an Informa company. By… Read more
Nvidia pays $1 billion for a stake in Nokia to collaborate on AI networking solutions
This is not only astonishing but unheard of: the world’s largest and most popular fabless semiconductor company –Nvidia– taking a $1 billion stake in a telco/reinvented data center connectivity company-Nokia. Indeed, GPU king Nvidia will pay $1 billion for a stake of 2.9% in Nokia as part of a deal focused on AI and data… Read more