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Wilmington city officials have postponed final approval of a proposed $4 billion AWS data centre following weeks of local opposition and community concerns, extending the review process to include further public input and environmental assessments. WILMINGTON city officials have postponed final approval of a proposed $4 billion Amazon Web Services…
The mobile app industry is entering a transformative phase, with AI, 5G, AR/VR, IoT and cloud-native architectures reshaping user experience, security and rapid delivery for 2026. The mobile app industry is entering one of its most transformative phases, where applications have moved beyond single-purpose utilities to become intelligent ecosystems that…
The global microwave device market is on a robust growth trajectory driven by advancements in 5G, defence, and automotive sectors, with industry shifts towards GaN technology and increased regional investments shaping its future landscape. The global market for microwave devices is on a steady growth trajectory, driven by rising demand…
2025 marks a pivotal year for Android, with visual redesigns, on-device AI, hardware upgrades, and improved interoperability transforming the platform into a more cohesive and premium experience. 2025 has emerged as a watershed year for Android, as Google has layered polish onto long‑standing strengths and addressed weaknesses that have long…
Spain has launched a public consultation to retire its 2G and 3G networks, aligning with broader European plans to enhance 4G and 5G services, while addressing the social and technical challenges of transitioning from legacy systems. Spain has begun the formal process to retire its 2G and 3G mobile networks,…
The European Commission’s internal review has cleared the way for a proposed overhaul of EU telecom rules, sparking industry efforts for easier mergers and unified regulation, as the Digital Networks Act moves towards final legislative consideration in 2024. The European Commission’s internal regulatory scrutiny body has given provisional approval to…
As the U.S. rushes to expand data centres for AI workloads, local communities, grid operators, and regulators grapple with the environmental, economic, and social implications of this rapid industry growth. The rapid spread of large-scale data centres to house artificial intelligence workloads is provoking a clash between local communities, grid…
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Nvidia’s AI Aerial platform is set to revolutionise 6G networks by embedding AI as a native function, enabling networks to sense, compute, and adapt in real time through integrated sensing, digital twins, and open-source developer tools. If 5G was about connecting everything, 6G will be about making everything intelligent ,…
China shifts fibre strategy from coverage to high-value services with AI-driven upgrades
By Gary FloodChina is transforming its vast fibre network from basic coverage into a platform for premium services, leveraging AI and policy initiatives to fuel smart cities, enterprise solutions, and revenue growth amid market saturation. China’s broadband transformation is no longer about laying cable; it is about turning an already vast fibre…
A GSMA Intelligence study reveals that adopting smarter spectrum pricing and renewal practices could free up hundreds of billions of euros for network upgrades and accelerate Europe’s roll-out of standalone 5G, addressing current lagging deployment compared to global peers. Europe’s mobile operators could free up billions for network build‑out and…
As operators confront the rising scale and complexity of 5G networks, artificial intelligence is revolutionising network planning with predictive analytics, decentralised control, and automation, promising enhanced resilience and cost efficiency amidst rapid traffic growth. The age of reactive network planning is ending as operators confront the scale and dynamism of…
With mainstream eSIM adoption and travel-specific eSIMs gaining ground, businesses are rapidly shifting from traditional roaming models to optimise costs, compliance, and continuity, marking 2026 as the pivotal year for enterprise connectivity transformation. For years global companies treated mobile connectivity as an operational nuisance: fragmented roaming contracts, unpredictable invoices and…
The undersea network of cables is undergoing a dramatic transformation, evolving from simple connectivity links to strategic, high-capacity infrastructure tailored for AI workloads, reshaping ownership, geopolitics, and resilience strategies to meet surging digital demands. The undersea arteries of the internet are being reimagined as strategic, high‑capacity infrastructure tailored for an…
The roll-out of 5G technology is not just about faster connections; it is revolutionising mobile app design, enabling real-time features, immersive experiences, and massive device connectivity, but introduces new technical and commercial challenges that need strategic planning. 5G is not merely a faster radio for phones; it is reshaping mobile…
As rack densities soar above 70 kW, data centres are increasingly adopting two‑phase liquid cooling to manage heat loads, promising higher efficiency, operational savings, and large-scale deployment prospects amidst a challenging thermal environment. Data centre operators confronting an intensifying thermal crisis are increasingly turning to two‑phase liquid cooling to manage…
AppsFlyer’s year-end analysis highlights a move towards retention-led strategies, rapid AI adoption, and platform-specific regional trends shaping the future of mobile marketing in 2025. AppsFlyer’s year-end analysis of global app marketing activity paints a picture of a market in the midst of structural change, driven by platform divergence, the rise…
Industry leader Qualcomm warns that meeting statutory deadlines alone will not secure US dominance in 6G, calling for accelerated spectrum allocations and cross-agency action to unlock transformative societal benefits by 2029. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, which became law earlier this year, set a statutory timetable for identifying…
The global IoT market is entering a phase of scaling and platform-led expansion, with projections reaching up to USD 865.20 billion by 2030, driven by 5G, edge computing, and AI integration. Industry leaders and regional developments are reshaping how enterprises leverage IoT for smart manufacturing, healthcare, and infrastructure, amid security…
As 2026 approaches, telecoms leaders are converging on a shift from connectivity to AI-driven platforms, emphasising localisation, security, and open architectures to unlock new growth avenues beyond traditional revenues. As 2026 approaches, telecoms executives and technology vendors are converging on a common theme: the industry must pivot from treating connectivity…
