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Qualcomm Expands AI-Powered XR in India’s Smart Glasses Market

Tech News & Insight
July 21, 2025
Hema Kadia

Qualcomm teams up with Lenskart to introduce AI-driven smart glasses to India, leveraging Snapdragon XR platforms for immersive AR, VR, and MR experiences. With over 100 devices already powered by Snapdragon XR and a strong push for localized innovation, Qualcomm is betting big on spatial computing as the next phase of everyday tech.

Why Europe’s 5G Rollout Is Falling Behind: Spectrum, Policy & Investment Gaps

Tech News & Insight
July 21, 2025
Hema Kadia

Europe’s 5G progress is accelerating but unevenly. Denmark, Sweden, and Spain lead with strong 5G availability and SA deployment, driven by early spectrum allocation and targeted policy. Meanwhile, the UK, Belgium, and Hungary trail due to regulatory delays, infrastructure bottlenecks, and weak investment. With the Digital Decade 2030 goal in sight, aligning on policy, spectrum, and subsidies will be key to closing the EU’s internal 5G divide.

5G, Edge/MEC
Europe, Investment, Ookla, Policy, Spectrum

Have You Seen a Fiber Network Project Fail Before it Even Started? Let’s Look at Planning Breakdowns

Tech News & Insight
July 21, 2025
Robert James Armstrong

Many fiber rollouts stumble before trenching begins, not in the field, but in flawed planning rooms. This article uncovers why approved designs collapse under real-world conditions, how disconnected inventories and outdated GIS layers set projects up for failure, and why simulation, permitting, and collaboration must start early. Learn how telecom teams can replace static spreadsheets with live intelligence—and why VC4’s Service2Create rewrites the rules of fiber network planning.

5G, Automation, IoT, Network Infrastructure, OSS-BSS, Telco Cloud
Fiber

Missouri Fiber Attacks Surge: Charter Cites Domestic Terrorism Threat

Tech News & Insight
July 20, 2025
Hema Kadia

Charter Communications warns of a 200% increase in targeted fiber attacks across Missouri in 2025, calling them acts of domestic terrorism. With 148 outages already reported, these incidents have crippled emergency services, hospitals, and financial systems—raising alarm over national infrastructure vulnerabilities and sparking legislative debate.

Ericsson & BT Deliver 5G Private + Public Network for SailGP UK

Usecase
July 31, 2025
Hema Kadia

At the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth, Ericsson and BT combined private 5G and public 5G Standalone (SA) to enable real-time boat telemetry, low-latency video for broadcast, and immersive AR/VR fan experiences. The hybrid network, featuring Ericsson Private 5G and BT’s 5G SA slicing, created a fully connected race ecosystem spanning multiple sites and the F50 fleet.

5G, AR, Edge/MEC, Network Slicing, Private Networks
Ericsson, Private 5G, SailGP
Sports & Events Venue

Istanbul Expo Center Launches Türkiye’s First Indoor 5G Private Network

Usecase
July 31, 2025
Hema Kadia

The Istanbul Expo Center (IFM) has become Türkiye’s first venue to deploy an indoor 5G Private Network, turning its 96,000 m² exhibition space into a next-gen smart venue for digital trade fairs. The Opticoms and ADSYS project integrates IoT, edge computing, and network slicing to support real-time testing, secure enterprise connectivity, and immersive AR/VR showcases.

5G, AI, AR, Edge/MEC, Network Slicing, Private Networks, Security, VR
Private 5G
Industrial Automation, Smart Cities, Sports & Events Venue

5G-Advanced: AI-Powered, Energy-Efficient Networks Ready for 6G

Tech News & Insight
July 15, 2025
Hema Kadia

5G-Advanced is redefining mobile networks through AI-native intelligence, sustainability, and advanced capabilities like XR support, NTN integration, and low-latency industrial IoT. Built on 3GPP Releases 18–20, it enables predictive automation, 30% energy savings, and sets the stage for 6G.

5G, 6G, AI, API, AR, Automation, Edge/MEC, IoT, Network Slicing, Private Networks, RAN, Satellite & NTN, VR
America, LEO, Spectrum
Energy & Utilities, HealthCare, Manufacturing, Mining, Ports, Public sector, Transportation

MLGW & Nokia Launch First Private 5G Network for U.S. Utility

Usecase
July 15, 2025
Hema Kadia

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) and Nokia have launched the first standalone private 5G network by a U.S. municipal utility. This $31 million investment will modernize infrastructure across Memphis and Shelby County, enhancing real-time monitoring, outage response, cybersecurity, and smart grid capabilities for over 420,000 customers.

5G, AI, Edge/MEC, FWA, Network Slicing, Private Networks, RAN, Security
Cybersecurity, Nokia, Private 5G
Energy & Utilities

FCC Approves T-Mobile’s UScellular and Metronet Deals Amid Market Consolidation

Tech News & Insight
July 14, 2025
Hema Kadia

The FCC has approved T-Mobile’s $4.4B acquisition of UScellular and a 50% stake in Metronet, marking a strategic push into rural 5G and fixed broadband. While the moves improve network reach and service speeds, regulators caution that market consolidation among the Big Three wireless providers may restrict long-term competition and innovation.

5G, FWA
ATT, Charter, Comcast, FCC, Mergers and Acquisitions, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon

U.S. Mobile Phone Spending Hits $166B: State & City Cost Breakdown

Tech News & Insight
July 14, 2025
Hema Kadia

Americans spend $166 billion annually on mobile phone services, making up 4% of all household bill expenses. A new doxoINSIGHTS report reveals median monthly costs of $96, with wide variations by state and city. Nebraska and Dallas top the charts, while tools like doxoINSIGHTS help users compare costs and save on mobile bills.

5G, FWA, Monetization
America, ATT, Broadband, T-Mobile, Verizon
Telecom

T-Mobile 5G Private Network Powers MLB All-Star Week

Usecase
July 31, 2025
Hema Kadia

At the 2025 MLB All-Star Week, T-Mobile deployed a 5G Private Network to power Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) technology, immersive fan experiences, and smart event operations. Covering Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta, the network delivered ultra-low latency, network slicing for first responders, and high-speed 5G upgrades, creating a blueprint for future smart stadiums and live sports innovation.

Private 5G Network Boosts Beira Port Connectivity in Mozambique

Usecase
July 31, 2025
Hema Kadia

Sedna Africa and Cornelder de Moçambique are deploying a private LTE/5G network at Beira Port to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and support Industry 4.0 initiatives. The network enables real-time tracking, IoT-based safety systems, and predictive maintenance as Mozambique invests $290M to expand port capacity.

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Ericsson 5G Collaboration Boosts Vietnam Digital Transformation
by ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) on August 29, 2025
Ericsson, a global leader in telecommunications and the University of Transport and Communications (UTC) announced a strategic collaboration aimed at preparing Vietnamese students to participate and drive the country’s digital…
GSMA to DoT: Consider telco-led model for deploying private 5G
by Top Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com on August 29, 2025
A global study by the telco association earlier found no link between spectrum set-asides and an acceleration in digitalisation of enterprises. Conversely, diverting spectrum from public networks has consequences for consumers. GSMA observed that for every 100MHz of IMT spectrum reserved, the average download speeds declined by approximately 25%.
Enterprises unlikely to invest in private 5G in absence of business case: Infosys’ Dinesh Rao
by Top Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com on August 28, 2025
However, Infosys said it is integrating its private 5G offering with edge computing to help enterprises achieve return-on-investment (RoI) and solve business challenges.
Nokia Unveils First 5G Radio for Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS)
by ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) on August 28, 2025
Nokia announced its new 5G radio solution, designed to deliver high-capacity, high-performance and resilient real-time communications to rail operators worldwide, setting the foundation for the Future Railway Mobile Communication System…
Vodacom Invests Over R400 million to Expand 4G/5G Networks in Free State & Northern Cape
by ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) on August 28, 2025
Vodacom invests over R400 million to accelerate network expansion and digital inclusion in Free State and Northern Cape Vodacom Central Region, covering both Free State and Northern Cape provinces, is…
Nokia unveils commercial 5G solution for next-gen digital railway operations supporting FRMCS
by Meesha Sundarum (5G Americas) on August 27, 2025
Nokia Press Release | August 27, 2025 Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced its new 5G radio solution, designed to deliver high-capacity, high-performance and resilient real-time communications to rail operators The post Nokia unveils commercial 5G solution for next-gen digital railway operations supporting FRMCS appeared first on 5G Americas.
AT&T to Acquire $23B in Spectrum Licenses from EchoStar to Boost 5G and Home Internet
by ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) on August 27, 2025
AT&T has agreed to purchase certain wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar for a total of approximately $23 billion, subject to certain adjustments. AT&T and EchoStar have also agreed to enhance…
GCT Semiconductor Delivers 5G Chipset Samples to Lead Customers
by ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) on August 27, 2025
GCT Semiconductor Holding, a leading designer and supplier of advanced 5G and 4G semiconductor solutions, announced the successful delivery of its new 5G chipset samples to all lead customers. GCT…
Dell’Oro Group: 5G Standalone & Cloud-Native Voice Cores Fuel MCN Market Growth
by ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) on August 26, 2025
According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, the Mobile Core Network (MCN) market…
Quectel Expands 5G Antennas Portfolio for IoT Devices & Enterprise Applications
by ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) on August 26, 2025
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has expanded its comprehensive antenna portfolio with the launch of two new 5G antennas, the YECT004W5AM and YECT005WFA, These external, surface-mount antennas…

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Qualcomm Expands AI-Powered XR in India’s Smart Glasses Market

Why Europe’s 5G Rollout Is Falling Behind: Spectrum, Policy & Investment Gaps

Have You Seen a Fiber Network Project Fail Before it Even Started? Let’s Look at Planning Breakdowns

Missouri Fiber Attacks Surge: Charter Cites Domestic Terrorism Threat

Ericsson & BT Deliver 5G Private + Public Network for SailGP UK

Istanbul Expo Center Launches Türkiye’s First Indoor 5G Private Network

5G-Advanced: AI-Powered, Energy-Efficient Networks Ready for 6G

MLGW & Nokia Launch First Private 5G Network for U.S. Utility

FCC Approves T-Mobile’s UScellular and Metronet Deals Amid Market Consolidation

U.S. Mobile Phone Spending Hits $166B: State & City Cost Breakdown

T-Mobile 5G Private Network Powers MLB All-Star Week

Private 5G Network Boosts Beira Port Connectivity in Mozambique

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