Can network slicing generate a much-needed revenue boost for carriers?

Data centers, Open RAN, 5G and more featured at this year's show

Work is underway on 6G networks. Whether the industry needs them is another matter

Telcos continue to count the cost of deploying next-generation networks

A data center west of London plays a vital role in allowing one of the UK’s largest telcos to stay connected

After an M&A spree in the last few years, Africa-focused towerco Helios is looking to add more tenants

The Stade Vélodrome in France has become the arena for the telco's latest innovations

Fresh off a merger two years ago, Indosat’s CEO talks 5G, the country’s new capital network build, AI, and more

Though many of the hot topics at this year’s show were familiar, AI is new buzzword in town

Industry figures tip Open RAN to come good, but insist it will take time and require a cultural change

5G Standalone Core is tipped to be the real game-changer

A lot of talk, some action, but still a way to go

Operators are keen to point out new technology, but not everyone is convinced that Open RAN has fully arrived

The flagship telecommunications event once again provided plenty of talking points, but what stood out?

A handful of African countries have switched to 5G services, but how successful are the rollouts?

Network operators are scrambling to make the most out of their 5G networks, but why does this mean switching off 2G and 3G networks?

Will four become three in the UK? Advanced talks between Vodafone and Three have got the industry talking about a potential merger and its chances of success.

5G promised great things, but it has hit many hurdles on its way to reality. What are the prospects now?

How drones and last-mile delivery interact with the Edge

The Edge will rely on 5G and other radio communications which can be expensive and proprietary. OpenRAN might change that, but it’s still being finished

Keeping 5G infrastructure running 24x7 will require new approaches to remote management and maintenance

5G is power hungry - but telecoms operators may have some answers to keep it supplied with energy

5G infrastructure is being built from the ground up to support larger numbers of smaller data centers at the network edge

Which countries have got 5G, what standards are in use, and how important are they for telcos?

5G was supposed to be a revolution. So far in 2020, it’s not even been a great evolution

In the new generation of mobile networks, the global pandemic is accelerating a trend to replace specialized hardware with software

5G is set to usher in higher data transfer speeds, enabling a new wave of computing technologies. But this will put new pressure on energy efficiency

It's finally coming, and data center networks will have to adjust