Category: Telecommunications
5G Coverage Is No Longer the Goal: GSMA Intelligence Declares a Capability Era in 2026
GSMA Intelligence’s 5G Connectivity Index benchmarks 46 markets and finds that coverage alone no longer defines 5G leadership. Advanced capabilities, from standalone networks to industrial IoT, now separate the leaders from the rest.
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Siemens Expands Private 5G Networks to 15 Countries, Targeting Industrial AI Demand
Siemens is expanding its private 5G offering to 15 countries, adding the US, Canada, and six European markets to support industrial AI workloads with licensed-spectrum connectivity.
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Huawei Techco2.0 Framework Targets Telecom-to-Techco Shift at SAMENA Summit 2026
Huawei unveiled its Techco2.0 framework at the SAMENA Leaders’ Summit 2026 in Dubai, outlining a three-layer AI model to help telecom operators generate new revenue and automate operations.
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Infobip Gathers Over 1,000 Engineers at DevDays 2026 to Advance AI Integration
Infobip gathered more than 1,000 engineers at DevDays 2026 to mark its 20th anniversary and deepen AI integration across its global communications platform.
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UAE Launches World’s First Commercial U6GHz Network, Targeting 10Gbps Connectivity
The UAE launched the world’s first commercial U6GHz network at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, targeting 10Gbps speeds and laying early groundwork for 6G.
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Infobip Messaging Trends Report 2026: RCS Grows 3x, SMS Holds 62% of Traffic
Infobip’s Messaging Trends Report 2026 analyzes 628 billion interactions and finds RCS traffic tripled globally while single-channel use fell to 2.3%.
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Majority Audio and Cambridge United Women FC Break Bluetooth Speakers World Record Using Auracast
Majority Audio and Cambridge United Women FC broke the Guinness World Record for the largest number of Bluetooth speakers played simultaneously on March 29, using Auracast technology. The attempt surpassed JBL’s previous record of 1,000 speakers, set in 2017.
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Rakuten Mobile Extends Netcracker Partnership for AI-Enabled Digital BSS in Japan
Netcracker Technology and Rakuten Mobile have extended their partnership for an AI-enabled Digital BSS platform supporting Japan’s 4G and 5G networks. The agreement continues a relationship that began when Rakuten Mobile launched in 2019.
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ZTE Intelligent Computing Solutions Take Center Stage at CloudFest 2026 in Germany
ZTE presented end-to-end intelligent computing solutions at CloudFest 2026 in Germany, reporting over 200% growth in server and storage revenue in 2025 and ranking eighth globally in server shipments.
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SpaceX Globalstar Deal Edges Closer to $10 Billion Acquisition, Analyst Says
Satellite analyst Tim Farrar says the SpaceX Globalstar deal is nearing a $10 billion close, with SpaceX likely outbidding Amazon to block a rival’s expansion into direct-to-device connectivity.
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Mobile Money Transactions Surpass $2 Trillion in 2025, GSMA Report Finds
Mobile money transactions surpassed $2 trillion in 2025, with active accounts growing 15% year-on-year to 593 million, according to the GSMA’s latest annual report.
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Huawei NG WAN White Paper Sets Roadmap for Next-Generation Carrier Networks
Huawei released its NG WAN white paper at the Upperside World Congress 2026, outlining a target network architecture for 2030 built on AI, IPv6, and autonomous operations.
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Qualcomm Pushes Back on Research Suggesting Apple’s C1X Modem Nears Parity
Qualcomm disputed Ookla research comparing its X80 modem with Apple’s C1X chip, saying the study used an outdated product and lacked methodological clarity.
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ZTE Optical Network Solutions Win All Awards at 2026 Lightwave Innovation Reviews
ZTE earned awards for all its submissions at the 2026 Lightwave Innovation Reviews, covering AI diagnostics, 50G PON access, and a world-first 1.6 Tbps live-network transmission.
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Apple C1X Modem Matches Qualcomm in Downloads, Trails in Upload Speeds
Ookla’s Q4 2025 Speedtest Intelligence data shows Apple’s C1X modem matches Qualcomm’s X80 in downloads and latency, while trailing by up to 32% in upload speeds.
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SKT and Ericsson Partner on 6G Research Through 2031, While SoftBank Cuts Antenna Power Use
SK Telecom and Ericsson signed a joint 6G and 5G research agreement running through 2031. Separately, SoftBank and AGC reported antenna simplification that cuts base station power use by up to one-eighth.
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South Korea Extends Facial Recognition SIM Registration Pilot to June 2026
South Korea’s MSIT extended its facial recognition SIM registration pilot until June 2026 after mobile operators and industry bodies requested more time to address on-site challenges.
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Ookla Proposes New Framework to Evaluate AI-Powered Voice Calls at MWC 2026
Ookla presented a new AI voice evaluation framework at MWC 2026, adding three dimensions to assess AI-powered voice calls. A Philippines field study found VoLTE connection rates at only 31%.
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Netcracker Digital OSS Upgrade Powers BICS Operations Support Modernization
BICS, a Proximus Global subsidiary, will upgrade its Netcracker Digital OSS deployment as part of a strategic modernization program covering all core OSS components. The initiative targets stability, security, and long-term platform support for wholesale and carrier services.
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Sama X Launches Starlink Kuwait Services, Offering Satellite Internet Across Land and Sea
Sama X, the tech subsidiary of Al Ghanim Industries, has launched Starlink satellite internet services in Kuwait, offering speeds exceeding 300 Mbps with latency between 20 and 40 milliseconds.
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