Global National Telecom Trends
Global National Telecom Trends
National Telecom trend intelligence tracks national telecom market trends, 5G rollout, fibre modernisation, wholesale network strategy, spectrum pressure, and digital infrastructure investment worldwide, giving readers a fuller view of the demand shifts, capacity constraints, platform strategies, capital timing, regulatory pressure, and operating assumptions behind the market.
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Orange and Telesat partner for advanced satellite connectivity
What happened: Orange and Telesat expand satellite connectivity with strategic agreement Orange, a global telecom leader, and Telesat, a major satellite operator, partnered to enhance connectivity using the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network. This collaboration…
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Vodafone ties bonuses to office attendance
What happened: Vodafone enforces strict RTO policy with bonus penalties Vodafone is tightening its return-to-office (RTO) policy, warning employees that non-compliance could lead to disciplinary action and loss of bonuses, The Register reports. A company memo states that by July…
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BT retains consumer brand amid strategic shift
What happened: BT shelves rebranding strategy under new CEO BT Group has confirmed it will no longer retire the BT brand for consumer products. This reverses its previous plan to transition EE into the group’s “flagship brand”. According to The Telegraph, CEO Allison Kirkby…
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IBM and Vodafone partner to quantum-safe mobile security
What happened: IBM and Vodafone lead quantum-safe mobile security efforts IBM and Vodafone have announced a collaboration to develop and implement quantum-safe mobile security solutions. The partnership aims to address the emerging threats posed by quantum computing to…
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Ericsson and Chunghwa accelerate 5G SA and 6G future
What happened: Accelerating 5G and preparing for 6G Ericsson and Chunghwa Telecom have entered into a strategic partnership to fast-track the deployment of 5G standalone (SA) networks and prepare for the eventual arrival of 6G. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to unlock…
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Huawei and Ericsson expand RAN market share
Huawei and Ericsson gained RAN market share in 2024 despite a continued global revenue decline. The market is expected to stabilise in 2025.
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Verizon and Accenture join forces on cybersecurity
What happened: Strengthening cyber resilience for enterprises Verizon Business and Accenture have announced a strategic partnership to enhance cybersecurity solutions for mid-market and large enterprises. The collaboration will provide an integrated suite of services to identify…
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Verizon expands global IoT with new partners
Verizon partners with Singtel and Skylo to expand Global IoT Orchestration, providing scalable IoT connectivity across 200 territories.
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Orange unveils 5G core network as a service
Orange launches its 5G Core Network as a Service (CNaaS), enabling operators to deploy standalone 5G with a scalable, fully managed solution.
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Elon Musk and SoftBank CEO explore investment opportunities
What happened: Elon Musk and SoftBank CEO discuss potential investment opportunities Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently held discussions with Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, regarding potential investment opportunities. While details of the talks remain undisclosed, the…
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SoftBank showcases AI RAN innovations at MWC
SoftBank unveils five AI RAN advancements at MWC, focusing on improving network efficiency, optimising energy management.
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VMO2 boosts network performance with Cisco AI partnership
What happened: VMO2 and Cisco’s AI-driven collaboration Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has entered into a strategic partnership with Cisco to improve network visibility and optimise customer experiences through AI-driven solutions. This partnership follows Cisco’s recent expansion of its…
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Samsung and AWS use AI to simplify RAN deployments
What happened: Samsung partners with AWS to simplify large-scale RAN deployments using AI Samsung has announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to simplify large-scale Radio Access Network (RAN) deployments using AI-driven solutions. The collaboration aims to…
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Verizon adds AI to Open RAN with Qualcomm’s RIC
What happened: Verizon enhances Open RAN with AI using Qualcomm’s RIC technology Verizon has integrated AI-driven intelligence into its Open RAN (Radio Access Network) infrastructure using Qualcomm’s RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) technology. This collaboration aims to optimize…
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VMO2 launches 5G trial at Overbury Farms for farming
Virgin Media O2 launches a groundbreaking 5G trial at Overbury Farms, using AI, sensors, and private networks.
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Tech Mahindra joins AI-RAN Alliance
What Happened: Tech Mahindra joins the AI-RAN Alliance to advance AI-Powered networks Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of digital transformation and consulting services, has joined the AI-RAN Alliance, a collaborative initiative focused on integrating artificial…
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Vodafone trials 5G Standalone network slices
Vodafone trials 5G Standalone network slicing at the Six Nations match, showcasing its potential to optimise event connectivity.
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NVIDIA AI: Revolutionising telcos with AI-RAN and GenAI
What happened: NVIDIA’s AI adoption in telcos NVIDIA’s third annual “State of AI in Telecommunications” survey reveals that telcos are accelerating AI adoption, driven by the potential for cost savings, revenue growth, and enhanced customer experiences. The survey polled over 450…
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TalkTalk and O2 lead complaints in Ofcom survey
TalkTalk and O2 lead Ofcom complaints, with Sky and EE receiving fewer issues, mainly around service reliability.
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FCC investigates Comcast for alleged DEI violation
FCC has launched an investigation into Comcast for alleged DEI policy violations, focusing on whether the company follows Trump-era mandates.