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Ed Fox, CTO of New York-based MetTel, discusses two network services that could be bright spots for service providers: in-building connectivity and fixed-wireless access (FWA).

Swedish vendor Ericssons proposal for a new lower layer split is a delaying tactic or attempt to seize control of specifications, according to sources.

Chad Wilkerson, the director of sustainability and infrastructure sourcing at T-Mobile, said there are plenty of benefits awaiting the mobile network operators that focus on the environment.

At the Big 5G event in Austin, many speakers addressed the issue of sustainability, speaking of improving energy efficiency and ensuring 6G has environmental KPIs built into it.

The Next G Alliance is working to set up public-private partnerships to promote 6G testing and innovation. Its the next phase of the groups efforts to promote American wireless technology development.

TXO data shows supply chain issues have pushed many operators to look to the circular economy for solutions and its CEO says these customers are not going away.

Vodafones new boss Margherita Della Valle plans to cut 11,000 jobs in three years, raising questions about the European operators direction.

Cox has struck a deal to acquire the remaining interest in Unite Private Networks, combine it with Segra and create a new, stand-alone company focused on commercial business services.

Theres a lot of interest in the US government now for adopting 5G, said Mike Murphy, Ericssons top technology executive in North America, during a keynote at the Big 5G Event.

Chief Network Officer Marc Rouanne said the company will initially focus on energy and spectrum efficiency starting in the second half.