Listen to or download the associated podcast Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has become clear just how vital the telecoms industry has...
The 5G business case is challenging for operators that do not launch new, high-value enterprise services. The deployment of a sliceable 5G core will...
To remain competitive, the majority of mobile network operators (MNOs) have, so far, deployed 5G using non-standalone (NSA) architecture, which works...
Extreme network automation is at the heart of MNOs' plans to reduce the total cost of ownership and retain control of 5G networks using new virtual...
Open RAN has the potential to deliver many cost and agility benefits for mobile operators, but the technology and ecosystem are at an early stage....
Vendors, systems integrators and operators are all developing private LTE/5G network propositions. Operators especially need to consider new roles in...
The private LTE/5G network revenue opportunity is substantial but operators face challenges in differentiating their propositions because they are...
Rakuten Mobile has deployed the first commercial mobile network that is based end-to-end on cloud-native technologies. This has been a challenging...
This report examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on 5G. It looks at supply-side challenges such as delays to spectrum auctions and standards...
Many operators are preparing to launch their commercial 5G services in 2020 but some will be constrained by delays in spectrum auctions and...
