Network capex has started a long decline, opening up new options for operators

Operator capex fell back sharply in 2023 and it is set to fall much further this decade. This article provides a regional overview of the scale of...

US fibre expansion points to the slow demise of cable

FTTP has a number of advantages over DOCSIS including a larger technology ecosystem, a better long-term technology roadmap and lower long-term...

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...

CSPs continue to invest in AI and analytics tools to improve network efficiency

Communications service providers (CSPs) are continuing to spend on AI and analytics tools. This article draws on Analysys Mason's 'Communications...

Operators’ strategies for IoT are guided by three main motives

The IoT market is only just beginning to emerge, and the telecoms industry (like many other sectors) is just beginning to understand how to address...

The case for 5G: mobile operators must move beyond smartphones and encourage connected device take-up

If operators are to bring to life their vision for a 5G future that involves multiple connected devices, they must make significant changes to the...

Operators can benefit from offering cyber security as a broadband value-added service

Telecoms operators are uniquely positioned to offer cyber security to their broadband customers. This article explores some common approaches to...

Cost and complexity hinder the return and recycling of home broadband equipment

Managing e-waste is costly and complex, and understanding industry progress in managing e-waste is blurred by limited and inconsistent operator...