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OneLayer is expanding into Latin America to address growing demand for private 5G and LTE security solutions. With successful deployments in mining and utilities, the company brings its expertise in Zero Trust, network orchestration, and cellular device visibility to regional markets like Brazil and Chile.
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Lufthansa Industry Solutions and Ericsson are tackling logistics bottlenecks with private 5G. At the LAX warehouse, they replaced unreliable Wi-Fi with just two private 5G radios, reducing scanning delays by 97% and eliminating paper logs. With edge computing and AI-powered inspections, their scalable solution is setting a new standard for warehouse automation and logistics connectivity.
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An unsolicited offer from Perplexity to acquire Googles Chrome raises immediate questions about antitrust remedies, AI distribution, and who controls the internets primary access point. Perplexity has proposed a $34.5 billion cash acquisition of Chrome and says backers are lined up to fund the deal despite the startups significantly smaller balance sheet and an estimated $18 billion valuation in recent fundraising. The bid includes commitments to keep Chromium open source, invest an additional $3 billion in the codebase, and preserve current user defaults including leaving Google as the default search engine. The timing aligns with a U.S. Department of Justice push for structural remedies after a court found Google maintained an illegal search monopoly, with a Chrome divestiture floated as a central remedy.
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A new Ciena and Heavy Reading study signals that AI will become a primary source of metro and long-haul traffic within three years while most optical networks remain only partially prepared. AI training and inference are shifting from contained data center domains to distributed, edge-to-core workflows that stress transport capacity, latency, and automation end-to-end. Expectations are even higher for long-haul: 52% see AI surpassing 30% of traffic and 29% expect AI to account for more than half. Yet only 16% of respondents rate their optical networks as very ready for AI workloads, underscoring an execution gap that will shape capex priorities, service roadmaps, and partnership models through 2027.
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A new joint solution from Rohde & Schwarz (R&S) and the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) consolidates electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and antenna measurements into a single, production-grade test chamber, signaling a shift in how satellite payloads will be validated for Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) and mission-critical services. By integrating both disciplines in one chamber, TASA can validate RF performance, emissions, and immunity under consistent test conditions and configurations, improving time-to-launch and de-risking interoperability with terrestrial networks. The TASA deployment combines R&S hardware, software, and engineering with a locally built Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) reflector to achieve dual-mode EMC and antenna measurements in one chamber.
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NTT DATA and Google Cloud expanded their global partnership to speed the adoption of agentic AI and cloud-native modernization across regulated and dataintensive industries. The push emphasizes sovereign cloud options using Google Distributed Cloud, with both airgapped and connected deployments to meet data residency and regulatory needs without stalling innovation. The partners plan to build industry-specific agentic AI solutions on Google Agent space and Gemini models, underpinned by secure data clean rooms and modernized data platforms. NTT DATA is standing up a dedicated Google Cloud Business Group with thousands of engineers and aims to certify 5,000 practitioners to accelerate delivery, migrations, and managed services.
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Comcast has launched World Soccer Ticket for Xfinity customers, a soccer-centric bundle priced at $85 per month that consolidates more than 1,500 matches a year across nearly 60 English- and Spanish-language networks and Peacock Premium. The package folds in an X1 set-top, enhanced 4K for select matches, Multiview to watch multiple games at once, real-time stats and odds via Sports Zone, a bilingual voice remote, and 300 hours of cloud DVR. Coverage spans the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, LALIGA, Liga MX, NWSL, CONCACAF Champions Cup, MLS shoulder programming, and all matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in English (FOX) and Spanish (Telemundo, Universo, Peacock).
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Vietnam is entering the hyperscale AI data center map, with VNPT and LG CNS positioning to meet local and regional demand. For telecom operators and enterprises, now is the time to align AI roadmaps with data center strategy: plan for high-density racks and liquid cooling, secure GPU capacity, engineer diverse connectivity, and build energy resilience. As the regions AI infrastructure forms, those who co-design workload placement, interconnect, and power from the outset will gain durable cost and performance advantages.
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The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), representing Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, is pushing back against direct 5G spectrum allocation for enterprises. COAI argues that India’s urban coverage, revenue priorities, and national security risks make an operator-led model via spectrum leasing or network slicing, more viable. The Department of Telecommunications is reviewing TRAI’s recommendation, with the decision set to shape India’s private 5G market for years.
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Rogers’ “Plus It Up” campaign combines upbeat family moments, the hit song Too Easy by Canadian indie artist Connor Price, and the promise of 5G+ connectivity. The TV ad emphasizes household savings with multi-line plans, nationwide coverage, and perks like exclusive entertainment access, all while spotlighting homegrown music talent.
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Tata-owned Nelco has partnered with Eutelsat OneWeb to launch LEO satellite services across India, targeting land, maritime, and aviation sectors. The deal aims to deliver secure, high-speed, low-latency connectivity, support national security, and expand coverage to remote areas. Pending spectrum allocation, Nelco will be ready to offer services once OneWeb’s India network goes live.
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Vodacom Group and Airtel Africa have signed a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in Mozambique, Tanzania, and the DRC. The deal—pending regulatory approval—will enable fiber and tower sharing to accelerate 4G/5G rollout, cut infrastructure costs, and expand coverage in underserved regions, driving Africa’s digital inclusion agenda.
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NTT DATA has launched a Global Microsoft Cloud Business Unit to help enterprises worldwide accelerate AI-powered cloud transformation. Backed by 24,000 Microsoft-certified specialists in over 50 countries, the unit focuses on cloud-native modernization, cybersecurity, Agentic AI orchestration, and sovereign cloud adoption. With deep integration into Microsoft’s engineering and sales ecosystem, NTT DATA aims to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant digital transformation at global scale.
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At SIGGRAPH 2025, NVIDIA unveiled Omniverse NuRec libraries for high-fidelity 3D world reconstruction, Cosmos AI foundation models for reasoning and synthetic data generation, and powerful RTX PRO Blackwell Servers with DGX Cloud integration. Together, these tools aim to speed the creation of digital twins, enhance AI robotics training, and enable scalable autonomous system deployment.
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Reliance Jio has claimed the title of the world’s largest telecom operator with 488 million subscribers, including 191 million on its 5G network. Despite a 25% tariff hike, Jio’s 5G adoption continues to soar, making up 45% of its total wireless data traffic. Backed by investments in AI, 6G, and satellite internet—plus a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink—Jio is expanding its reach beyond India to become a global tech leader.
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With 5G, edge computing, and AI pushing networks to become more dynamic and complex, legacy OSS can’t keep up. This article explores what modern OSS should look like: intelligent, real-time, modular, and built for automation. You’ll also find practical steps to start the transformation today — without ripping everything out.
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T-Mobile has upgraded its 5G Home and Small Business Internet plans by adding 24/7 tech support for smart homes and built-in cybersecurity for small businesses, at no extra cost. Available on Amplified and All-In plans, these updates address growing demand for internet solutions that combine speed, support, and protection, especially for remote workers and underserved markets. All backed by T-Mobile’s 5G network and a 5-year price guarantee.
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Orange has expanded its partnership with OpenAI to localize AI models for underrepresented African languages like Wolof and Pulaar. These models will run on Orange’s secure, sovereign infrastructure, ensuring privacy and regulatory compliance. With applications in health, education, and digital equity, Orange’s Responsible AI strategy aims to make generative AI more accessible for Africa’s rural populations and especially for women, who face digital and language-based barriers.
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OpenAI has raised $8.3 billion in a highly oversubscribed round led by Dragoneer Investment Group, bringing its valuation to $300 billion. The funding will accelerate OpenAI’s expansion into global AI infrastructure, monetization of ChatGPT, and broader enterprise deployment. With over 700M weekly users and $12–13B in annualized revenue, OpenAI is now one of the most capitalized AI firms worldwide, and possibly on the path to an IPO.
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Imagine a world turned upside down: what if the very beings we create, the robots, were suddenly tasked with evaluating us? This article plunges into that thought-provoking scenario, exploring the mind of a machine tasked with assessing the strange, often frustrating, and ultimately fascinating species known as “human.” Robots, built for efficiency and logic, grapple with our inherent flaws: our maddening unpredictability, the need for constant social interaction, the messy complexities of creativity, the relentless maintenance required, and, perhaps most perplexing of all, the “empathy bug.” Ultimately, the robots are left with a fundamental question: why do we, the humans, even bother to exist? Are we, in the robots’ eyes, a worthwhile investment? Or is the true ROI of humanity something far more profound, something that only the human heart can truly grasp?
- 5G, AI, Automation, Edge/MEC, FWA, IoT, Open RAN
- Smart Cities
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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.
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India’s first Private 5G Captive Non-Public Network (CNPN) is now operational at Numaligarh Refinery in Assam, thanks to BSNL and NRL. This private 5G network supports real-time IoT, AI-driven analytics, and AR/VR-based workforce training, setting a new benchmark in refinery automation and cybersecurity. A major step for Digital Assam and the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission.
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Ooredoo Maldives has launched the nation’s first private 5G island at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi by deploying a dedicated submarine cable. This infrastructure milestone provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity, enabling AI-powered guest services, immersive AR/VR experiences, and seamless digital hospitality. It sets a benchmark for smart tourism in the Maldives and redefines digital luxury for remote island resorts.
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Eviden, part of the Atos Group, has deployed a dedicated 5G Private Network at the Port of Ploče in Croatia to power its Smart Port project. The network integrates AI, IoT, and edge computing to automate cargo tracking, enable real-time monitoring, and enhance safety and sustainability across maritime logistics.
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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 Lumen’s fiber assets and Google’s $32B move for Wiz, highlighting how consolidation is shaping the competitive landscape.
