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AccelerComm aids Eclipse Space's satellite architecture

The move could lower technical risk for sovereign satellite networks as Eclipse targets direct-to-device and broadband services from one platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Network Infrastructure

Small cell deployments forecast to rise 9.1% by 2031

Rising demand for enterprise and outdoor networks is set to lift annual small cell shipments to 9.8 million units by 2031.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

HCLTech, Nokia launch AI rApps for 5G network automation

Operators could cut energy use and congestion as the new tools aim to automate 5G network tasks across multivendor setups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Unified Communications

Antevia wins JOSCAR supplier status for private 5G

The listing gives Antevia a quicker route into tightly controlled UK supply chains, easing procurement for its private 5G network offering.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026

Network Infrastructure

Vodafone tightens control of VodafoneThree after merger

Control of the merged UK mobile venture gives Vodafone a freer hand as regulators monitor competition safeguards and network investment promises.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026

Unified Communications

Antevia & Ontix team up on shared indoor 5G network

It could cut indoor 5G deployment costs for venues by letting public mobile and private network services share the same radio kit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026

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Network Infrastructure

Tech Mahindra wins TM Forum award for AI assurance

The recognition highlights telecoms' shift towards customer- and revenue-led fault handling as operators juggle 5G, cloud and edge networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Network Infrastructure

Taara & GSMA launch calculator for middle-mile costs

Operators can now compare middle-mile build costs across fibre, microwave and optical wireless as data demand and AI workloads reshape networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

AI-native telco accelerator launched to speed deployment

A new benchmark and shared guidance aim to help telecom operators turn scattered AI pilots into large-scale deployments across their networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Unified Communications

Small Cell Forum crowns 2026 Mobile Network Awards

Public safety, enterprise mobility and neutral host deployments were among the winners as the forum highlighted live commercial use of small-cell technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Unified Communications

NGMN urges simpler 6G migration with MRSS baseline

Operators risk higher costs and fragmented networks unless 6G migration is simplified, with standards still expected in the early 2030s.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026

Virtualisation

IoT Analytics flags seven telecom trends at MWC 2026

Operators are shifting towards AI, satellite links and embedded security as telecom and IoT networking converge with compute and device control.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026

Unified Communications

GSA sees surge in satellite-to-cellphone partnerships

Commercial satellite services are moving into the mainstream, with direct-to-device deals now outpacing rural broadband in GSA's latest tally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Unified Communications

AMD expands EPYC chips for edge, telco and storage workloads

The new single-socket range targets space- and power-constrained deployments, from 5G networks to store-level AI and cloud storage.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026

Unified Communications

GSA report says 5G market enters more selective phase

More operators are now focused on network quality and service models as 5G deployment matures, GSA says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

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Optus & Nokia hit 3.5Gbps in 6G trial in Australia

The result could help shape spectrum policy, as the trial showed upper 6GHz can deliver practical coverage and higher capacity for future mobile services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week