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The case for defense 5 G on the battlefield
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (782+ words) The case for defense 5 G: borrowing commercial standards for the battlefield RCR Wireless News The case for defense 5 G: borrowing commercial standards for the battlefield Panelists argued defense 5 G built on 3 GPP standards offers speed, scale, and a path to reclaiming contested…...
Telef'nica, Google Cloud boost Spain's sovereign cloud ambitions
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (520+ words) Local control " Telef'nica will manage encryption keys within Spain while Google Cloud provides infrastructure through its Madrid region. Market pressure " Omdia says the partnership strengthens Telef'nica's position in government and regulated sectors and increases competitive pressure across Spain's cloud market....
For defense connectivity, the hard problems are political
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (288+ words) How do you build a trusted and interoperable defense connectivity ecosystem? The answer, according to a panel at the Defense Communications Forum, has less to do with engineering and more to do with politics, governance, and the willingness of allies…...
Hong Kong broadband growth to offset voice decline, Global Data says
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (508+ words) Broadband growth " Fixed broadband revenue is forecast to increase at a 3. 1% CAGR through 2030, supported by growth in FTTH/B and FWA subscriptions. Voice decline " Fixed voice revenue is expected to fall at a 6. 1% CAGR as consumers increasingly adopt mobile and…...
The future of telecom workforce readiness (reader Forum)
1+ week, 2+ day ago (972+ words) Telecom operators are facing one of the most demanding workforce readiness challenges of any industry. Networks are evolving rapidly, customer expectations are intensifying as they become more informed and global, and workforces are dispersed across call centers, retail operations, field…...
Telco economics vs slide decks (Analyst Angle)
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1133+ words) Telcos are being asked to fund the next wave of AI and 5 G innovation while already burdened by enormous debt and relentless infrastructure costs. By breaking down carrier finances with a simple lemonade-stand analogy and real 2025 operator numbers, Vish Nandlall…...
Airtel pushes premium 5 G shift in India, Global Data says
1+ week, 5+ day ago (531+ words) ARPU potential " Global Data said Airtel's "Priority Postpaid" offering could help monetize network quality and encourage upgrades to higher-value postpaid plans. SA 5 G progress " The analyst firm said the launch highlights Airtel's progress in commercializing standalone 5 G capabilities through consumer-facing…...
Space as the next network edge " the evolution of global connectivity (Reader Forum)
2+ week, 3+ day ago (472+ words) Satellite constellations are already transforming global connectivity, extending the internet's reach to nearly every corner of the planet. Now, as conversations turn toward compute in orbit, the focus is expanding from connectivity alone to how distributed edge infrastructure will shape…...
6 ways to achieve high-speed internet at home
2+ week, 3+ day ago (813+ words) If your video calls freeze, streaming services buffer during peak hours or online games lag at the worst possible moment, you are not alone. Many households struggle with inconsistent internet performance even though they pay for broadband service." The good…...
Verizon on defense: Security should be baked in
2+ week, 5+ day ago (321+ words) Copeland's core pitch is that security gets built in when networks are designed around the actual mission rather than retrofitted afterward. That means actively tying applications, system data, and end-user requirements to the underlying technology choices from day one. Once…...