Private Network Awards 2025 @MWC Las Vegas
Private Networks Awards 2025 at MWC Las Vegas

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TRAI says 70-80% of India’s Mobile Data Usage Happens Indoors

TRAI says 70-80% of India’s Mobile Data Usage Happens Indoors

India's telecom usage is now predominantly indoors, and TRAI's new property rating framework puts digital connectivity on par with core utilities. TRAI's chairperson flagged a decisive shift: most mobile data is consumed inside homes, offices, malls, hospitals, and transit hubs. Connectivity inside buildings is moving from convenience to necessity. TRAI's 2024 Regulations introduce a voluntary, performance-based star rating that assesses how ready a property is to deliver high-quality broadband and mobile connectivity. The framework encourages developers to embed Digital Connectivity Infrastructure (DCI) at design stage, aligns with Digital India and Smart Cities Mission, and invites ministries and agencies to incorporate DCI into guidelines, tenders, and training.

Vodacom & Airtel Africa Partner on Tower, Fiber Sharing

Vodacom & Airtel Africa Partner on Tower, Fiber Sharing
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.

Missouri Fiber Attacks Surge: Charter Cites Domestic Terrorism Threat

Missouri Fiber Attacks Surge: Charter Cites Domestic Terrorism Threat
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.

India’s Telecom Revenues to Surge 14% in FY25 on AI Adoption, Vodafone Tariff Hikes

India’s Internet & Telecom FY25: 969M Users, 17% ARPU Growth, Rural Expansion
India’s telecom sector is forecasted to grow 12–14% in FY25, hitting ₹3 lakh crore in revenue, with AI adoption, Vodafone-led tariff hikes, and R&D investment driving momentum. AI is not just boosting efficiency—it’s reshaping the future of telecom jobs, infrastructure, and policy. Sunil Bharti Mittal called for stronger private R&D efforts and smarter policy frameworks to harness India’s demographic advantage and scale the next era of AI-powered telecom innovation.

5G RedCap for IoT: Why Low-Power Devices Must Transition from 4G

5G RedCap for IoT: Why Low-Power Devices Must Transition from 4G
As 5G expands, reduced-capability (RedCap) and enhanced RedCap (eRedCap) IoT devices face pressure to transition from 4G. But adoption has lagged due to price and value challenges. This article explores why OEMs are holding back, the role of low-power DSP modem platforms like Ceva’s, and how software-defined radio and flexibility are key to unlocking 5G’s potential in high-volume, low-bandwidth IoT applications.

Verizon Brings 5G and Smart Tech to Highmark Stadium

Verizon Brings 5G and Smart Tech to Highmark Stadium
Verizon joins the Buffalo Bills as a Founding Partner of Highmark Stadium, bringing 5G connectivity, sustainability-focused services, and smart venue technology to the team’s new home in Orchard Park. The partnership includes ownership of the DAS system, advanced operational tools, AR fan features, and exclusive Verizon customer activations—setting a new benchmark for connected sports venues by 2026.

The Future Inside: Advancements and Opportunities in Indoor 5G

The Future Inside: Advancements and Opportunities in Indoor 5G
Indoor 5G enables high-speed, low-latency connectivity in enclosed environments like offices, hospitals, and airports, supporting mission-critical applications and smart building operations. The market is driven by technological advancements in small cells, distributed antenna systems, and a mix of mmWave and Sub-6 GHz bands. Asia-Pacific leads in adoption due to smart city initiatives and government support. Picocells and antennas are key components, with growing demand in emerging economies fueled by subsidies and infrastructure upgrades. Recent developments include partnerships and acquisitions aimed at strengthening indoor 5G capabilities.

Connecting the Unconnected: National Strategies for Digital Inclusion

Connecting the Unconnected: National Strategies for Digital Inclusion
Connecting the unconnected requires more than just broadband buildout. National digital inclusion strategies focus on affordability, digital skills, devices, and sustainable infrastructure to empower all communities. Learn how federal programs, state initiatives, and public-private partnerships are reshaping broadband access across America.

Trump’s Permitting Order: What It Means for Telecom & Broadband Deployment

Trump’s Permitting Order: What It Means for Telecom & Broadband Deployment
President Trump’s executive order to modernize environmental permitting may streamline U.S. infrastructure projects—but it notably omits telecom and broadband. Industry experts say pole attachments, state permitting rules, and access to federal lands remain critical hurdles. While the order could bring indirect benefits, real telecom reform still requires sector-specific solutions.

Scaling Open RAN: Real-World Deployments, Challenges & Strategic Insights

Open RAN: A M Leap Forward in Wireless Technology Innovation
As Open RAN moves from trials to large-scale adoption, telecom giants like NTT Docomo, AT&T, and TELUS share their real-world deployment strategies. From multivendor interoperability to automation and security, this article explores key operational insights, ecosystem collaborations, and future directions in Open RAN architecture.

Mobile Technologies and Digital Transformation to Boost Global GDP by $11 Trillion by 2030, Says GSMA Intelligence

Remote inspections, troubleshooting, and training with AR/VR
A new GSMA Intelligence report reveals that mobile technologies and 5G will contribute $11 trillion to global GDP by 2030, transforming key industries like manufacturing, financial services, automotive, and aviation. As Connected Industries at MWC25 showcases AI-driven automation, IoT advancements, and smart city infrastructures, experts highlight why collaboration between policymakers, network operators, and enterprises is crucial to unlocking the full potential of digital transformation.
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