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How NTIA “Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security” might influence 6G/IMT-2030 standards and 3GPP specifications
Introduction: The U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has launched the “Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security,” a multilateral initiative uniting more than 20 like-minded governments to coordinate on a shared vision for open, interoperable, secure, and resilient 6G networks. While politically significant, the effort operates alongside—not in place of—the established technical… Read more
Analysis: Cell Tower Companies (towercos) & market forecast with small cells in the lead
Over the last few years, mobile network operators all over the world generated cash to fund their 5G buildouts by selling cell towers [1.]. Private equity has also entered the market in this period, and consolidation is expected to continue. There are hundreds of smaller tower companies that could be aggregated into a company that… Read more
Deutsche Telekom: Network APIs with RCS to Enhance AI Enterprise Network Engagements
The telecom industry’s network API (Applications Program Interface) journey is transitioning from capability exposure to measurable enterprise value creation. Initial efforts focused on standardizing and exposing network functions through developer-friendly interfaces. The current phase centers on driving adoption and embedding those capabilities into enterprise workflows with demonstrable ROI. Deutsche Telekom’s Chathurangi Wickramasinghe, SVP Magenta Business… Read more
Meta’s “Iris” AI Chip for MTIA: Implications for Telecom-Grade Optical Networking, DCI and High Capacity Ethernet Fabrics
Executive Summary: According to Reuters, Meta Platforms (previously known as Facebook) plans to start manufacturing an artificial intelligence (AI) chip in September as part of its plan to boost overall computing power to 14 gigawatts in 2027. The social media firm’s data center chip, code-named “Iris,” is part of a four-generation project for Meta Training… Read more
Huawei’s AI-Centric Network Vision: Six Imperatives for the Next Decade; Critical Questions for IEEE Techblog Community
The Case for AI-Native Networks: At MWC Shanghai 2026 [1.], David Wang, Deputy Chairman of the Board and Rotating Chairman of Huawei, outlined a strategic roadmap for AI-native mobile networks, positioning artificial intelligence as the cornerstone of industry growth over the next decade. Note 1. MWC Shanghai 2026 was held June 24–26, 2026 at the… Read more
TM Forum’s DTW Ignite 2026: Open Digital Architecture (ODA); Nokia, Ericsson, IBM and Mavenir AI announcements/cloud partnerships
The ongoing DTW Ignite 2026 conference [1.] represents a major shift for the telecom industry from theoretical AI experimentation to practical, code-proven execution under the core theme, “The Future Faster.” “The Race to 2030” & Core Theme: Shift to Action: TM Forum Vice President Aaron Boasman-Patel and CEO Nik Willetts opened the summit emphasizing that… Read more
AI-RAN and Agentic AI get real: Ericsson, Nokia, Verizon & other operators enter into a new network automation era
Disclaimer: Perplexity.ai was used for research in this article. Executive Summary: A cluster of announcements in early-to-mid June 2026 signals a real shift from AI research to commercial AI-driven network automation. Telcos are transitioning from isolated AI pilots to production-grade AI operations deployed across live networks. Ericsson launched its AI in RAN commercial software subscription… Read more
Ericsson’s June 2026 Mobility Report Highlights + AI impact on network traffic
Ericsson’s June 2026 Mobility report states that: 5G global subscriptions have now passed the 3 billion mark with the addition of 162 million in the first quarter of 2026. Half of the world’s mobile data traffic is now carried over 5G vs 48% at the end of 2025. It’s forecast to rise to 85% by the… Read more
Dell’Oro: 6G RAN Capex to reach $500 billion by 2034 + Counterpoint
Dell’Oro Report Summary: According to a recent Dell’Oro Group report, global telecom operators will spend $500 billion on 6G infrastructure over the next decade. During that same period, the overall network equipment market is projected to grow at just a 1% CAGR. Telco revenues are expected to grow at 3% over the next decade. The report’s… Read more
Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) Tutorial: Architecture, Spectrum, and Technical Foundations
by Paresh Panchal, Principal Engineer – Charter Communications Abstract: Several Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) related articles have appeared on the IEEE ComSoc Techblog over the past year. They include: Alan J Weissberger’s market overview (December 2025), the Keysight/Samsung frequency band n252 demonstration (January 2026), the Telecoms.com survey summary (July 2025), and the enterprise IoT hybrid-network article… Read more