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Jio’s LEO satellite constellation authorized by IN-SPACe: 5 Tbps over India with 3GPP Rel 17 and 18 NTN Alignment
Executive Summary: India’s space sector has taken another decisive step toward global competitiveness with the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) granting a key technical authorization to Reliance Jio for a proposed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation of approximately 1,600 satellites. The scale and ambition of the program place it firmly within… 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
AT&T/Ericsson Demonstrate 5G-Based ISAC for Drone Detection at World Cup Stadium
AT&T and Ericsson recently demonstrated the potential of 5G as a platform for integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) [1.] in support of critical infrastructure protection and public safety. The demonstration, conducted at a World Cup stadium near Dallas, TX highlights how cellular networks can evolve into dual-function systems that provide both connectivity and environmental sensing…. 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
Ookla: AI workloads will force changes in 5G mobile network infrastructure
Introduction: Ookla’s latest research study examines how AI use cases will stress 5G mobile networks, relative to standard internet traffic. The report, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data across 22 markets, evaluates metrics like upload capacity, latency under load, and cloud infrastructure pathways (see graphs below). Using Speedtest 5G data from 2025 across 22 markets and… 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
Bloomberg: Meta to sell AI compute in a new cloud services offering
Disclaimer: Perplexity.ai was used for research resulting in this article. Executive Summary: According to Bloomberg, Meta Platforms is advancing plans to commercialize its internal AI infrastructure through a new cloud services offering, signaling a strategic expansion beyond its traditional hyperscale consumer platforms into the competitive AI infrastructure market. This initiative would position Meta alongside established cloud… Read more
Assessing LPWANs for IoT: NB-IoT, 4G LTE versions, 5G Redcap and LoRa WAN
Introduction – LPWANs (Low Power Wide Area Networks): In April 2011, Cisco soothsayer Dave Evans predicted there would be 50 billion IoT devices in the world by 2020. Yet in 2025, there were only 22.3 billion IoT devices worldwide, according to the Ericsson Mobility Report. Evans forecast was off by 27.7 billion five years after the… Read more
Analysis: Ericsson’s leading role in French INTENTION 6G project
Ericsson’s R&D center in France is leading INTENTION-6G, a project worth more than €12 million over four years. It’s backed by the France 2030 plan to embed AI into RAN control for energy efficiency and intent-based operation. Partners include Orange, BubbleRAN and CentraleSupélec. INTENTION 6G aims to optimize energy consumption of the Radio Access Network… Read more
SHIELD-6G with AI-native cyber threat intelligence platform to enhance cybersecurity for Europe’s future 6G networks
The SHIELD-6G (Scalable, Hybrid, and Intelligent End-to-End Defense for 6G Networks) project is exploring ways of strengthening cybersecurity for Europe’s future 6G networks. Backed by an €8 million ($9 million) grant from the European Commission, the 36-month initiative brings together 19 international partners to build an AI-native cyber threat intelligence platform for future networks. Telefónica,… Read more