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5G at Stadium of Light by Boldyn & Virgin Media O2

5G at Stadium of Light by Boldyn, Virgin Media O2, and JMA Wireless

Boldyn Networks and Virgin Media O2 have launched the UK’s first full RAN managed 5G service at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. Powered by JMA XRAN® and a neutral host architecture, the deployment transforms fan experience, reduces energy use by 60%, and boosts operational safety and efficiency—setting a new benchmark for smart stadiums across the UK.

SoftBank’s $2B Intel Bet: Semiconductor and U.S. Foundry Outlook

SoftBank’s B Intel Bet: Semiconductor and U.S. Foundry Outlook
SoftBank will invest $2 billion in Intel, taking roughly a 2% stake at $23 per share and becoming one of Intels largest shareholders. It is a financial vote of confidence in a company trying to reestablish process leadership, scale a foundry business, and convince marquee customers to commit to external wafer orders. SoftBank has been assembling an AI supply-chain franchise that spans IP, compute, and infrastructure. It owns Arm, agreed to acquire Arm server CPU designer Ampere Computing, injected massive capital into OpenAI, and aligned with Oracle under the Stargate hyperscale AI initiative backed by the current U.S. administration.

Korean Telecoms Launch 300B-Won AI & Semiconductor Fund

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  • August 13, 2025
Korean Telecoms Launch 300B-Won AI & Semiconductor Fund
South Korea’s government and its three national carriers are aligning fresh capital to speed AI and semiconductor competitiveness and to anchor a private-led innovation flywheel. SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus will seed a new pool exceeding 300 billion won (about $219 million) via the Korea IT Fund (KIF) to back core and foundational AI, AI transformation (AX), and commercialization in ICT. KIF, formed in 2002 by the carriers, will receive 150 billion won in new commitments, matched by at least an equal amount from external fund managers. The platforms lifespan has been extended to 2040 to sustain long-cycle bets.

Amphenol Acquires CommScope’s Broadband Business in $10.5B Deal

Amphenol Acquires CommScope’s Broadband Business in .5B Deal
Amphenol is acquiring CommScope’s broadband and fiber connectivity business in a $10.5 billion all-cash deal, its largest acquisition to date. This move boosts Amphenol’s presence in network infrastructure, expanding its portfolio of fiber, copper, and wireless solutions. The acquisition comes as global demand rises for high-speed, low-latency networks supporting AI, 5G, IoT, and smart city deployments.

Intel Spins Off NEX Division Amid $2.9B Loss & AI Pivot

Intel Spins Off NEX Division Amid .9B Loss & AI Pivot
Intel is spinning off its Network and Edge (NEX) division after posting a $2.9B loss, cutting 15% of its workforce, and pivoting to an AI-first strategy. The standalone NEX business will focus on networking and edge innovation, with Intel retaining an anchor investor role. The move underscores Intel’s restructuring to prioritize x86 and AI while seeking agility to compete with NVIDIA, AMD, and Broadcom in high-performance networking and 5G infrastructure.

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India’s Internet & Telecom FY25: 969M Users, 17% ARPU Growth, Rural Expansion

India’s Internet & Telecom FY25: 969M Users, 17% ARPU Growth, Rural Expansion
India’s internet subscriber base hit 969.10 million in FY25, with broadband users rising 2.17% and narrowband shrinking. TRAI data shows wireless ARPU up 16.89%, strong wireline growth, rural connectivity gains, and Jio-Airtel dominance — while DTH shrinks and OTT rises.

Connected Utilities: Partner Ecosystems and Managed Services for Scaling Utility Private Networks

Connected Utilities: Partner Ecosystems and Managed Services for Scaling Utility Private Networks
As utilities expand private LTE and 5G networks, strong partner ecosystems and managed services help balance performance, compliance, and cost. Explore how orchestration, governance frameworks, and co-managed models enable utilities to scale smarter and faster.

Reimagining the Radio Access Network: The Rise of AI-Native RAN

Reimagining the Radio Access Network: The Rise of AI-Native RAN
As the telecom world accelerates toward 5G-Advanced and sets its sights on 6G, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a peripheral technology — it is becoming the brain of the mobile network. AI-driven Radio Access Networks (RANs), and increasingly AI-native architectures, are reshaping how operators design, optimize, and monetize their networks. From zero-touch automation to intelligent spectrum management and edge AI services, the integration of AI and machine learning (ML) is unlocking both operational efficiencies and new business models.

This article explores the evolution of AI in the RAN, the architectural shifts needed to support it, the critical role of Open RAN, and the most promising AI use cases from the field. For telcos, this is not just a technical upgrade — it is a strategic inflection point.

Shaping the Future: AI, 6G, and Cloud Innovation Redefine Telecom Infrastructure in 2025

Shaping the Future: AI, 6G, and Cloud Innovation Redefine Telecom Infrastructure in 2025
The telecom industry in 2025 is undergoing a major transformation, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), cloud growth, next-gen cellular networks, and national data sovereignty. AI is reshaping cellular infrastructure, enhancing spectrum efficiency through innovations like ELAA (Extremely Large Aperture Arrays), and enabling smarter, adaptive networks.

Open Architectures: Building Flexible, Future-Ready Broadband Networks

Open Architectures: Building Flexible, Future-Ready Broadband Networks
Legacy broadband networks are struggling to meet today’s demands. Open architectures — modular, interoperable, and standards-based — are revolutionizing broadband by promoting flexibility, cost-efficiency, and faster innovation. Learn how service providers can leverage open broadband strategies to scale, improve customer experiences, and build resilient, future-proof infrastructures ready for the digital economy.

ETSI Releases First ISAC Use Case Report for 6G Networks

ETSI Releases First ISAC Use Case Report for 6G Networks
ETSI has published its first ISAC report for 6G—ETSI GR ISC 001—highlighting 18 use cases across healthcare, public safety, automation, and mobility. The report dives into deployment scenarios, sensing modalities, and KPIs like fine motion accuracy and sensing latency. It also outlines security, privacy, and sustainability guidelines for real-world ISAC integration into 6G networks.

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