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IoT and 5G devices are failing to meet performance expectations, often due to antenna inefficiencies and interference. Skymirr, founded by Eric Jo, tackles this with MuLCATยฎ, a proprietary antenna technology that delivers up to 2ร— the efficiency of conventional systems. Used in products like the Sky5G™ router, MuLCATยฎ eliminates antenna interference, boosts range, and enables real-world wireless reliability across IoT, fixed wireless, and logistics applications. By combining AI-driven RF design with an antenna-first approach, Skymirr is setting a new benchmark for wireless performance.
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MLGW, in collaboration with Nokia, has launched the first full-scale, standalone private 5G network operated by a U.S. municipal utility. This network integrates electric, gas, and water services under a secure, real-time communications framework, boosting infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and operational resilience across Shelby County. The project sets a national precedent for grid modernization with private wireless.
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Private cellular networks are moving beyond pilots into mission-critical infrastructure. Derived from a conversation with Peter Cappiello, CEO of Future Technologies, this article explores how AI modernization, industrial scale, and hybrid network models are reshaping private LTE and 5G, often as an extension of existing enterprise networksโ€”across energy, manufacturing, ports, and logistics.
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In 2025, direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity and non-terrestrial networks (NTN) advanced from experimental trials to critical infrastructure. With commercial D2D services going live, mobile operators and satellite providers redefined network coverage, service resilience, and long-term positioning. North America led the competitive rollout, Europe balanced innovation with sovereignty, and new players, including cable operators – joined the ecosystem.
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The telecom industry is evolving fast, driven by the rise of AI and real-time data demands. Telcos are moving from legacy connectivity models toward becoming AI-powered intelligence infrastructure providers. This transformation spans infrastructure modernization, distributed AI, operational automation, and monetization shifts, from selling bandwidth to delivering tailored digital experiences.
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LG Electronics has won a CES 2026 Best of Innovation Award for its AI-powered in-vehicle experience, redefining how drivers and passengers interact with mobility through Affectionate Intelligence. The solution combines immersive displays, in-cabin sensing, and on-device AI to transform the vehicle cabin into a more intuitive, human-centered space.
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2025 has seen major telecom and tech M&A activity, including billion-dollar deals in fiber, AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. This monthly tracker details key acquisitions, like AT&T buying Lumenโ€™s fiber assets and Googleโ€™s $32B move for Wiz, highlighting how consolidation is shaping the competitive landscape.
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A landmark private 5G pilot at EMSTEEL with e& UAE signals how industrial networks in the region are evolving from connectivity add-ons to strategic infrastructure. The pilot delivers dedicated, high-speed wireless coverage across complex industrial spaces that are often hostile to traditional Wiโ€‘Fi and public cellular. For manufacturers in the UAE, this is a meaningful milestone: it showcases a path to secure, deterministic wireless that can carry safety-critical and time-sensitive workloads on the shop floor. Private 5G gives factories a foundation to adopt connected worker tools, real-time quality control, AI-assisted operations, and digital twins without moving sensitive data off-site.
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ZTE, China Unicom Liaoning and Dalian Changhai Airport have put a 5G-Advanced private network with integrated sensing and communications into live service to address low-altitude security at an island test flight field. The partners deployed a private 5G-Advanced architecture that fuses high-throughput connectivity with precision sensing on the same infrastructure, tailored for a maritime, island airport where traditional patrols and single-sensor radars leave blind spots for โ€œlow, slow, smallโ€ targets such as drones and bird flocks. According to the partners, the network is running 24/7 at the test flight field and has lifted low-altitude detection accuracy near 98%. By consolidating connectivity and sensing on one footprint, the deployment claims about 30% less space and roughly 25% lower capital intensity versus separate radios and radars.
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Hrvatski Telekom will deploy dedicated private 5G networks at Zagreb, Zadar, and Pula airports under a โ‚ฌ5.6 million โ€œNextGen 5G Airportsโ€ program co-financed by the European Commissionโ€™s CEF Digital initiative. The project was selected in a competitive CEF Digital call focused on 5G and edge for smart communities, with โ‚ฌ3.09 million in EU grant funding and the remainder financed by Hrvatski Telekom and partners. The program targets operational efficiency, safety, and a better passenger experience through dedicated, configurable, and SLA-backed wireless infrastructure. Edge computing on or near the airport premises will enable low-latency processing for video, safety systems, and time-sensitive control.
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Winner โ€“ Private Network Excellence in Airports, NTT DATA, in partnership with Fraport and Nokia is transforming Frankfurt Airport with one of the worldโ€™s largest private 5G networks. By integrating AI and edge computing, the network supports real-time communication, autonomous systems, predictive maintenance, and smart ground operations. Fraport is laying the groundwork for a scalable, future-ready airport infrastructure that benefits airlines, partners, and passengers.
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Nokiaโ€™s deployment of a private LTE network using the 700 MHz band at Salinas Gold in Mato Grosso, Brazil, highlights how remote industrial operations can achieve fast, reliable connectivity. With integration support from Venko Networks and รvato, the project showcases ecosystem collaboration, pragmatic deployment, and readiness for future IoT and 5G upgrades, setting a model for industrial wireless across Latin America.
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Thiess is advancing digital mining with a custom-built private LTE network, implemented by Aqura Technologies. This network supports autonomous haul trucks and drills, ensures safety and uptime in extreme conditions, and empowers field teams with real-time data and collaboration tools. Looking ahead, Thiess is preparing to adopt 5G and IoT for next-level optimization and emissions reduction.
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Lufthansa Cargo transformed its LAX warehouse operations with a private 5G network, eliminating Wi-Fi dead zones and reducing end-to-end process time by up to 80%. This deployment improved connectivity for handheld devices, increased workforce efficiency, and laid the groundwork for scalable digital transformation and sustainability initiatives across U.S. cargo hubs.
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Miami International Airport (MIA) is transforming operations with its private CBRS network, central to its Smart Airport 2.0 strategy. The network enables secure, real-time automation across IoT devices, passenger services, and operational systems. From enhancing cybersecurity and reducing costs to monetizing connectivity for tenants, MIA demonstrates how airports can use private wireless to scale innovation efficiently and drive ROI.
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Winner โ€“ Private Network Startups – Niral Networks, deploys private 5G and Edge AI network at GMRโ€™s energy facility which faced critical connectivity and safety challenges. This air-gapped, industrial-grade solution supports plant automation, AI surveillance, and drone operations, offering high throughput, low latency, and centralized management across multiple sites.

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