Operators need intelligent RAN automation solutions to amplify cost savings and energy efficiency

This article explores the challenges in RAN energy management and opportunities for mobile network operators (MNOs) to advance their automated Open...

Operators and vendors need to plan for more conservative mobile data growth in the near future

The telecoms industry is fixated on the idea of a constant and dramatic increase in data consumption by cellular network users based on 50–100%...

Operating groups in MENA reported strong results in 2022 driven by favourable macroeconomic conditions

In 2022, e& (formally Etisalat Group) was the only major operating group in the Middle East and North Africa that reported a year-on-year decline...

IoT connections and revenue will grow at a steady pace despite supply chain disruptions and economic worries

According to our latest IoT forecast report, the total number of wireless IoT connections worldwide will increase from 2.2 billion at the end of 2021...

Open RAN, 5G SA and intelligent mMIMO will be the main sources of long-term stability in the RAN market

The amount of revenue generated in the RAN market has fallen significantly since the start of 2023, thereby shaking industry confidence. However, the...

Restrictions on permanent roaming are forcing IoT providers to rethink multi-country connectivity

Regulators and operators are increasingly clamping down on permanent roaming. This article explores how IoT providers are developing localised...

Unlimited data plans will put an end to the traditional more-for-more strategy

The viability of the traditional more-for-more strategy is coming under question because operators are unable to offer customers on unlimited plans...

Harmonised timing of mobile spectrum licensing across Europe: a delicate balancing act

A white paper recently published by the European Commission suggests a more co-ordinated approach to spectrum management could promote investment and...