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Cable Industry Economic Impact 2024: 8.7B and 1.3M Jobs

Cable Industry Economic Impact 2024: $568.7B and 1.3M Jobs

In 2024, the U.S. cable sector generated $568.7 billion in total economic output and supported 1.3 million jobs across the country. This footprint spans broadband networks, video programming, construction, manufacturing, and a broad vendor ecosystem. It underscores why cable remains a central pillar of America’s connectivity and media economy even as consumption shifts to IP and streaming. Cable broadband providers—led by Comcast, Charter Communications (Spectrum), Cox, Altice USA (Optimum), Mediacom, Cable One (Sparklight), and WOW!—accounted for $366 billion in total economic impact and nearly 888,000 jobs.

Verizon’s Visible 5G at Best Buy: In-store retail debut

Visible 5G at Best Buy: In-store retail debut
Verizon’s digital sub-brand Visible is extending from app-only to omnichannel, adding BestBuy.com today and a nationwide in-store rollout on September 28. Visible offers unlimited data, talk, and text on Verizon’s 5G-capable network, plus unlimited mobile hotspot and no annual contracts. Customers keep the app-led experience – account setup, activation, billing, and support, while gaining retail conveniences like immediate SIM pickup, device compatibility checks, and help from trained associates. The Best Buy partnership signals a broader shift toward hybrid digital-retail engagement in U.S. wireless. Retail staff can guide eSIM setup and BYOD compatibility using GSMA eSIM standards and device tools, shortening time-to-service.

Telefónica Sustainability: €77B Invested in Sustainable Infrastructure

Telefónica Sustainability: €77B Invested in Sustainable Infrastructure
Telefónica reports €77 billion invested over ten years to expand sustainable, resilient connectivity, with SDG 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure) as the strategic anchor. The operator now serves nearly 350 million accesses, has passed 81.4 million premises with FTTH, and runs one of the largest ultra-broadband footprints globally, second in scale only to China. Spain is Telefónica’s showcase for fiber-led modernization. Dense FTTH has enabled a managed copper switch-off, which simplifies operations, cuts energy use, and improves service quality. The operator targets net zero by 2040 – ten years ahead of many international timelines—and reports a 52% reduction in CO2 emissions across the value chain from 2015 to 2024.

Ensuring Trusted Network Data in Modern Telecom Operations

Ensuring Trusted Network Data in Modern Telecom Operations
Telecom operators face rising costs and risks when network data can’t be trusted. From ghost circuits and delayed service activations to compliance issues and poor investment decisions, the impact is felt across every team. This article looks at why accurate data matters more than ever and how operators can build lasting trust with their network records.

5G RedCap on Apple Watch: Deutsche Telekom Leads Germany

5G RedCap on Apple Watch: Deutsche Telekom Leads Germany
Deutsche Telekom has launched 5G connectivity for the latest Apple Watch models using 3GPP RedCap over its 5G standalone network, marking a strategic first for Germany’s wearable market. This is one of the first mass-market RedCap launches tied to a high-volume consumer device, moving RedCap from trials and modules into mainstream adoption. It signals that 5G standalone is shifting from a technology milestone to a commercial differentiator, and that the wearables category is entering a new performance and battery-life phase beyond LTE-M and classic LTE. Expect accelerated RedCap adoption, intensified operator competition on SA coverage and certifications, and a new wave of enterprise-grade wearables built for 5G from the start.

Wayve Self-Driving AI Trials in Tokyo with Nissan

Wayve Self-Driving AI Trials in Tokyo with Nissan
Wayve’s end-to-end driving AI is now running in Nissan Ariya electric vehicles in Tokyo, marking a pragmatic step toward consumer deployment in 2027. The test vehicles combine a camera-first approach with radar and a lidar unit for redundancy, aligning with Japan’s dense urban environment and complex traffic patterns. The initial commercial target is “eyes on, hands off” Level 2 driver assistance, with drivers remaining responsible and ready to take over. Nvidia has signed a letter of intent for a potential $500 million investment in Wayve’s next funding round, reinforcing the compute-intensive nature of the program.

Alibaba Cloud integrates Nvidia Physical AI tools

Alibaba Cloud integrates Nvidia Physical AI tools
Alibaba Cloud is integrating Nvidia’s Physical AI toolchain into its Cloud Platform for AI, bringing robotics-grade simulation, training, and deployment capabilities to customers. Alibaba and Nvidia unveiled a partnership that embeds Nvidia’s embodied AI development tools directly into Alibaba’s machine learning platform. The integration targets robotics, autonomous driving, and “connected spaces” such as warehouses and factories. Physical AI refers to software that models the real world in 3D, generates synthetic data, and trains control policies with reinforcement learning before deploying to physical systems. Developers on Alibaba Cloud gain access to toolchains for data processing, simulation-based training, and real-world reinforcement learning.

Google Mixboard: AI Mood Boards in Public Beta

Google Mixboard: AI Mood Boards in Public Beta
Google Labs has launched Mixboard, an AI-powered concepting board that turns text prompts and images into editable visual mood boards now available in U.S. public beta. Mixboard gives users an open canvas to generate, arrange, and iterate on visual ideas, from home decor and event themes to product inspiration and DIY projects. You can start from a text prompt or prebuilt boards, pull in your own images, create new visuals with generative AI, and refine them using natural-language edits. Mixboard signals how fast multimodal AI is moving from chat to visual ideation, with implications for search, commerce, and collaborative workflows.

How Connectivity Will Create a More Seamless and Efficient Experience in Aviation: Smarter Journeys, Lower Costs

How Connectivity Will Create a More Seamless and Efficient Experience in Aviation: Smarter Journeys, Lower Costs
Connectivity is transforming aviation from the ground up. Airports are deploying private 5G, Wi-Fi 6, edge computing, and IoT to deliver two major outcomes: smoother passenger experiences and lower operating costs. Travelers enjoy real-time updates, biometric check-in, and AR wayfinding — while operators benefit from predictive maintenance, smarter gate usage, and energy optimization. This dual-value framework positions connectivity as more than infrastructure, it’s a strategic differentiator that enhances revenue, reduces OPEX, and elevates the brand.

Stakeholder Collaboration in Aviation: Why Connectivity Must Extend Across the Ecosystem

Stakeholder Collaboration in Aviation: Why Connectivity Must Extend Across the Ecosystem
Aviation is no longer a siloed industry – it’s a globally connected ecosystem where airports, airlines, regulators, telecom operators, and tech vendors must work in sync. As digital transformation accelerates, connectivity becomes a critical layer for collaboration, enabling real-time decision-making, safety, operational alignment, and a seamless passenger experience. From private 5G and edge computing to biometric boarding and IoT, the aviation industry must co-invest, co-develop, and co-govern digital infrastructure. Case studies from Heathrow, Changi, and DFW show that stakeholder alignment leads to measurable gains in efficiency, innovation, and trust. Connectivity is the enabler, but collaboration is what makes it scalable and sustainable.

Digital Transformation in Airport Ground Operations: IoT, Automation & Connectivity

Digital Transformation in Airport Ground Operations: IoT, Automation & Connectivity
Airport ground operations — from baggage handling and fueling to aircraft turnaround – are undergoing rapid digital transformation. Powered by IoT, automation, private 5G, and edge computing, airside workflows are becoming more predictive, efficient, and sustainable. Sensors track assets, optimize vehicle dispatch, and enhance worker safety. Autonomous tugs, computer vision, and AI-driven maintenance cut delays and reduce manual errors. Private networks and edge computing provide the real-time connectivity needed for mission-critical applications. Leading airports like Schiphol, Changi, and DFW are already adopting these technologies, proving that digital transformation on the ground isn’t just possible, it’s essential for next-gen airport performance.

The Infrastructure Imperative at Airports: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Private Networks & Edge

The Infrastructure Imperative at Airports: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Private Networks & Edge
Airports are shifting from physical-first to connectivity-first infrastructure. Legacy systems are no longer enough to manage modern expectations for speed, safety, and digital experience. Leading airports are deploying Wi-Fi 6, 5G, private mobile networks, and edge computing — not as standalone upgrades but as a hybrid network foundation. Each technology serves a purpose: Wi-Fi 6 supports high-density passenger areas; public 5G offers mobile bandwidth for travelers; private networks ensure operational reliability; and edge computing enables real-time decision-making. Together, they form a resilient architecture built for scalability, cybersecurity, and future growth. Airports like Heathrow, Changi, and DFW are already implementing these layers, proving that connectivity is now core infrastructure, just like runways or terminals.

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