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Deutsche Telekom, Germany's biggest operator, continues to moan about its newest network rival, but denying 1&1 additional spectrum would be unfair.

It is becoming evident that the telecom value chain is transforming as cloud native technology unlocks new possibilities. Service providers will need to ingest, store, and analyze large amounts of data generated by cloud native networks and AI will be essential to manage interactions between applications, operations, and the network. With this evolution, opportunities extend beyond connectivity to open doors to specific enterprise markets. Strained by the need for near-real-time data analysis, m...

"We need a permanent solution for universal broadband access" - "To prevent the USF from collapsing and to save the broadband subsidy, the FCC should…

AI-native networks will emerge at the intersection of new working practices, successful collaboration and high confidence.

Count leading Thai operator AIS among the telcos who enjoyed a banner year in 2023 for 5G development and maturity.

Light Reading editors discuss why it could take a while before service providers start seeing meaningful revenue from direct-to-cell satellite services, if ever.

Sterling Perrin, senior principal analyst for Heavy Reading, explains why the data center and AI were the main focus areas for this year's OFC. Perrin also discusses new capabilities for coherent pluggables.

Frontier, TDS, AT&T and Verizon are among the fiber network operators working to shutter their aging copper networks. But few companies want to discuss the extent of their efforts, or the financial implications.

It's been a year since the global wireless industry announced its newest API networking initiative. It could be worth $300 billion, according to some. Others think it's 'unlikely to gain critical mass.'

Airspan said it filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan that most of its creditors, including Fortress Investment Group, support. The company said the move will give it up to $95 million in new equity financing.