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6G isnt expected to surface until roughly 2030, but the next generation of mobile technology is spurring spending, political jockeying and lofty predictions.

From the battlefield to disaster areas, SpaceXs Starlink has played an active role in keeping people connected this year. But the company also faces capacity and financial challenges, and emerging competition.

Small- and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) face challenges as they undertake digital transformation initiatives and try to capitalize on cutting edge 5G services. Wireless networks play a pivotal role in establishing these new innovations, particularly in the manufacturing sector.

You say SASE, I say SSE, just dont call the whole thing off. Among the speedbumps halting SASE growth are confusion and divergence over the definition, plus product shortages.

The metaverse hype cycle spun a bit out of control in 2022, but that didnt stop the telecom industry from putting some of its hopes and dreams into it.

The top podcasts of the year included interviews with execs from Dell, Tarana, Lumen, Starry and Juniper, as well as several discussions about service providers in the news.

Starrys year brimmed with ambition but ended on a sour note as funding gaps caused the fixed wireless access specialist to pull back on buildout plans, layoff staff and explore its options.

Long-time contributing editor Robert Clark joins the podcast to spill the tea about PLDTs missing funds and why a massive downturn in the service providers stock has investors heads spinning.

This year saw the initial implementation of the $42.5 billion BEAD program and $1 billion Middle Mile program. Heres a quick recap of the significant developments and what were watching in 2023.

The man running technical operations for AT&T Stadium, and a dozen other entities, talks private networks, Wi-Fi consumption and the culture that keeps pushing for a better fan experience.