CSPs seem to have settled on their 5G core deployment models; vRAN/Open RAN strategies remain in flux

This article analyses the trends in 5G network cloud deployment models and examines the vendor ecosystem that open, disaggregated networks promised...

The US incentive auction and what it means for spectrum auctions in other countries

This article considers how successful the incentive auction was and whether the approach used by the FCC is likely to be adopted in other countries...

The application-to-person messaging market continues to grow steadily, but the position of operators is weakening

SMS is the primary channel for application-to-person (A2P) messaging, however third-party messaging apps utility is on the rise offering more...

Selected MNOs are showing their peers how to use eSIM services to compete with digital-only rivals

Odido, Telefónica, T-Mobile USA and Vodafone have launched new eSIM-enabled services in 2025. eSIMs help operators to expand their addressable...

Operators can generate substantial revenue from AI services even without big investments in infrastructure

Operators have multiple options for how to build an AI portfolio for enterprise customers. Investment in partnerships, staff training and internal...

GEO operators need to adopt new pricing and business models as Starlink disrupts the backhaul market

Starlink is altering the competitive environment in cellular backhaul; it is actively expanding its services in this market and is driving capacity...

Satellite direct-to-device: the characteristics of D2D constellations will limit SpaceX’s ability to dominate

Direct-to-device (D2D) communication services represent significant revenue potential for telecoms operators, but operators must understand the...