Ciena and Meta achieve 800G over 16,608 km subsea link
Ciena and Meta have reported transmitting 800 Gb/s over 16,608 km on a Meta-owned fibre pair in the Bifrost subsea system, using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme and have recorded 18 Tb/s per fibre pair on an unregenerated link.
AI Integrates into Manufacturing Operations and Strategy
Manufacturers have increasingly integrated AI into operations, prioritising pilots, data standardisation and network infrastructure, and leaders have emphasised cross-disciplinary talent and sector-specific models to scale applications, with automotive companies having led early adoption.
Italian carriers form JV to build up to 6,000 towers
TIM and Fastweb+Vodafone have signed a non-binding agreement to form a 50:50 joint venture to develop up to 6,000 open-access mobile towers, have agreed long-term anchor tenancy, and have said the plan is subject to regulatory approvals and external investment.
AT&T, Cisco and Nvidia integrate AI into telecom networks
AT&T, Cisco and Nvidia have announced a collaboration that has integrated AI inference into telecom networks and edge computing. The partners have targeted enterprise video analytics, industrial monitoring and transport systems and have demonstrated deployments in public safety and industrial trials.
Connectivity infrastructure limits cellular IoT scaling
Industry analysis has argued that hardware constraints and fragmented telecoms infrastructure have inhibited cellular IoT scaling, and that MVNOs have not yet adapted connectivity to device needs, limiting reliability, security and operational efficiency for large deployments.
O2 deploys pre-assembled mobile mast in Sandwich
O2 has deployed a pre-assembled mobile mast in Sandwich, Kent, has used Vecta Labs pre-assembled units to shorten on-site installation time and has tested components in controlled environments as part of a planned UK rollout.
du and Huawei to upgrade UAE 5G-A to 10Gbps
du and Huawei have signed an MoU to advance phase-two 5G-Advanced upgrades, targeting up to 10Gbps across UAE networks, extending indoor coverage and enabling tiered services, enhanced uplink and AI-based network management.
Broadband access equipment market to rebound in 2026
Dell'Oro Group has reported that global broadband access equipment spending has contracted over three years and has been forecast to recover in 2026, supported by DOCSIS 4.0 and DAA investment and ongoing fibre expansion.
Red Hat outlines telco-to-techco themes at MWC
Red Hat has presented core themes from MWC, saying the telco-to-techco transformation has accelerated, driven by 6G, AI, digital sovereignty and cloud-native infrastructure, and has argued that automation plus AI and sovereign network offerings will create new enterprise revenue opportunities.
Geely Starshine 8 Voyager integrates Gen2 Golden battery
Geely has introduced the Starshine 8 Voyager with a second-generation Golden Brick battery and enhanced driver-assistance, and has reported a 225 km electric range, 1,725 km combined range and an upgraded 27‑sensor kit.
GMV awarded $43m Los Angeles transit contract
GMV has been awarded a $43m contract to continue providing technology and fleet management services for Los Angeles DASH and Commuter Express through 2030, and has been contracted to deploy onboard systems and solar-powered bus-stop information signs.
Huawei outlines Agentic MBB vision and upgrades
At Mobile World Congress 2026, Huawei has outlined its 'Agentic MBB' strategy, has projected 900 billion agents by 2035, and has presented AI‑driven RAN Agent, digital twin, antenna and baseband products intended to boost uplink, latency and coverage.
Japan fixed telecom revenues forecast to 2030
GlobalData has reported that Japan’s fixed‑services revenue has been forecast to increase modestly to $26.9bn by 2030, with fibre growth and bundling having offset legacy voice declines and competition having shifted towards higher speeds.
Nvidia, Nokia and T-Mobile pilot AI RAN for edge inference
Nvidia, Nokia and T-Mobile have announced tests of AI-capable RAN infrastructure to run low-latency inference at or near cell sites, targeting urban, utilities and industrial use cases and integrating GPUs, RAN software and edge orchestration.
Geely Galaxy Starshine 7 PHEV unveiled with e-AWD
Geely has unveiled the Galaxy Starshine 7 PHEV with e‑AWD and has completed Arctic testing; it has been recorded at 5.4 seconds 0–100 km/h, has achieved c.2 litres/100 km, and has featured G‑Pilot H3 ADAS and two LFP batteries.
Wi-Fi 8: Coordinated Multi-AP Reliability Standard
Wi-Fi 8 has been designed to extend Wi-Fi 7 gains with coordinated multi-AP management and advanced scheduling to deliver more consistent speeds, reduced contention and predictable latency for enterprise and industrial deployments.
Viavi and Nvidia collaborate on AI-native network software
Viavi and Nvidia have expanded a partnership to integrate testing, simulation and AI platforms to develop agentic digital twins, improve spectral and energy efficiency and advance software-defined, AI-native networks towards autonomous 6G deployments.
GMV awarded $43m Los Angeles transit contract to 2030
GMV has been awarded a $43m contract to support Los Angeles’ DASH and Commuter Express through 2030, and has committed to upgrade the fleet with GMV Hub and deploy more than 300 solar-powered digital signs for real-time passenger information.
Entitlement servers as growth engine for telecom operators
Entitlement servers have emerged as a critical control point for operators, enabling scalable eSIM provisioning, RCS deployment, on‑demand 5G slicing, SIM‑based authentication and API monetisation, and have positioned operators to monetise device‑level and satellite services.
BYD launches Ti3 Flash Charging Edition
BYD has launched the Ti3 Flash Charging Edition, has been offered in rear‑ and four‑wheel variants, has been fitted with flash charging that has enabled 10–70% charge in about five minutes, and has been priced from 153,800 yuan.
Huawei forecasts networks must adapt for 100bn AI agents
Huawei has estimated AI agent connections could reach 100 billion and has said mobile networks have needed to evolve to support increased uplink traffic; it has proposed AI MOS and A2A-T standards for evaluating and coordinating agent services.
True Corporation unveils three-year AI-first telco strategy
True Corporation has outlined a three-year plan to transition to an AI-first telco-tech model, has set measures for 5G and broadband upgrades, expanded consumer and enterprise digital services, and has committed to company-wide AI training and national AI literacy programmes.
TIM CEO calls for telco-cloud-AI ecosystem rethink
TIM CEO Pietro Labriola has said telecoms, cloud and AI have formed an interconnected digital stack and has outlined that evolving AI applications have required shifts in network priorities, while he has emphasised the need for clarity on digital sovereignty.
Mobile networks adapt to AI agent traffic
Industry stakeholders have highlighted that mobile AI traffic has accelerated, requiring 5G-Advanced, U6GHz spectrum and AI-driven network management; operators who have upgraded infrastructure and formed ecosystem partnerships have been positioned to capture commercial opportunities.
Huawei hosts Green & Resilience Elite Club at MWC 2026
Huawei has hosted the Green & Resilience Elite Club at MWC 2026, where participants have launched GNI Round 2 and operators have discussed AI-enabled measures, network resilience and energy-efficiency standards to guide the ICT sector’s green transformation.
Ruptela develops global 5G satellite tracking system
UAB Ruptela has launched the I5GLOSIS project with Kaunas University of Technology and Telia Lietuva to develop a 5G satellite NB‑IoT global tracking device integrated with TrustTrack; the EUR 1.674m project has been financed under Lithuania's Next Generation recovery plan.
AI system halts 5G cyber-attacks within 100ms
Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed TwinGuard, an AI-driven digital twin framework that has detected and neutralised cyber-attacks on 5G test networks in under 100 milliseconds and has indicated its suitability for securing future 6G infrastructure.
GSMA launches Open Telco AI consortium
GSMA has launched the Open Telco AI initiative to develop telco-specific models and shared resources, has established a Telco Capability Index, and has drawn over 1,000 registrations to early challenges with AT&T and AMD as founding partners.
India outlines AI-driven telecom strategy at MWC 2026
At MWC 2026 in Barcelona, India's communications minister has outlined a strategy emphasising AI-driven, adaptive telecom networks, rapid 5G rollout, falling data costs, expanded fibre and a 6G research alliance aimed at advancing national connectivity and industrial capabilities.
Pakistan raises $507m in 5G spectrum auction
Pakistan has raised about $507m by selling 480 megahertz of spectrum licences to Jazz, Zong and Ufone in a delayed 5G auction, and has announced a waiver of right-of-way charges to expedite fibre rollout and network deployment.
GMV presents ITS solutions at IT-TRANS 2026
GMV has showcased intelligent-transport systems at IT-TRANS 2026 in Karlsruhe, presenting the DTD200, TV100, EP200 and an eco-driving display and outlining integration with CAD/AVL, fleet-management and passenger-information systems.
Shared Rural Network reaches 50 mast upgrades in Wales
Fifty government-funded mast upgrades in Wales have been activated under the Shared Rural Network, and 119 masts have gone live UK-wide, extending four‑operator 4G coverage to rural communities and increasing road and premises connectivity.
GPRS and Its Role in Fleet Telematics
GPRS has enabled packet-based transmission of vehicle telemetry, has supported real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance, and has contributed to reduced operational costs and automated compliance; migration to 4G/LTE has been recommended as 2G/3G networks have been scheduled for retirement.
Huawei outlines agentic Internet vision at MWC 2026
Huawei has presented an 'agentic Internet' vision at MWC 2026 and has said 5G‑A and agentic AI have created opportunities for operators to monetise deterministic experience packages and AI‑driven services across consumer and enterprise markets.
AT&T to invest over $250bn in US networks
AT&T has announced a more than $250bn investment to expand fibre, 5G and satellite networks across the US, and has outlined plans for workforce training, network security enhancements and public‑safety upgrades.
Turkcell outlines AI infrastructure and data sovereignty
Turkcell has said telecom networks have become central to economic resilience and national sovereignty and has announced partnerships with Google Cloud, Ericsson and Mavenir to develop sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and advanced RAN capabilities in Turkey.
China Telecom outlines AI and cloud-led transformation
China Telecom has expanded its cloudification and AI strategy, has partnered with China Unicom on the world’s largest shared 5G SA network that has saved $56.5bn, and has built cloud, computing and data assets while improving operational efficiency with AI.
6 GHz Wi-Fi Expansion and AI PC Connectivity
Intel has described accelerating global adoption of the 6 GHz band and Wi-Fi 6E/7, has cited regulatory progress and automated frequency coordination, and has said that AI-capable PCs and AIOps have been positioned to improve enterprise connectivity.
Standardising on a 4G LTE GPS Tracker Platform
The piece has argued that device proliferation has caused operational and financial inefficiencies for telematics providers and that standardisation on a single 4G LTE tracker platform, exemplified by the Gosafe GTU60, has delivered cost, support and deployment efficiencies.
Keysight showcases AI-RAN, uplink and pre-6G testing
Keysight has unveiled integrated AI-RAN testing, an AI-driven uplink optimisation prototype with MediaTek, and pre-6G interoperability and troubleshooting tools with Ericsson at MWC, aimed at validating AI-native RAN functions and accelerating deployment.
Jio outlines AI-driven shift in telecom economics
Jio Platforms has said the AI era has reset telecom economics, has outlined plans for an intelligence grid and token-based services, and has argued networks have become foundational for AI across industries and have created new digital business opportunities.
Telcos acquire MOF stake in DNB
CelcomDigi, Maxis and YTL Power have acquired MOF Inc.'s shares in DNB and have each invested over MYR677.5m; U Mobile has been developing a competing wholesale 5G network.
Ericsson targets 5G mid-cycle gains from AI RAN
Ericsson has emphasised extracting more value from 5G via AI-driven RAN optimisation, APIs and network upgrades, and has reported roughly 10% spectrum-efficiency gains in field tests and has introduced AI-ready radios and software for operators.
AI adoption requires infrastructure and digital inclusion
Industry leaders have emphasised that AI momentum has outpaced inclusion, noting that 2.2 billion people have lacked mobile internet access; they have highlighted the need for infrastructure, local datasets and scaled investment in digital skills for equitable AI adoption.
Qualcomm defines three pillars for 6G
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon has outlined three 6G pillars — connectivity, distributed computing and sensing — saying networks have been designed as AI data‑centre networks with RF sensing; demonstrations have been scheduled for 2028, and rollout has been targeted for 2029.
BYD unveils Ti3 and Ti7 with megawatt flash charging
BYD has unveiled updated Ti3 and Ti7 crossovers fitted with the second-generation Blade Battery and Robosense LiDAR; the company has reported the Ti7 has achieved up to 755 km range and a 10–97% charge in about nine minutes.
Connexion Mobility to provide OnTRAC to GM Canada
Connexion Mobility has signed an agreement with General Motors Canada and has agreed to supply its OnTRAC software for the Enhanced Exposure Program, which has been scheduled for February and has been designed to improve dealer vehicle management.
Huawei awarded eight GLOMO awards at MWC Barcelona 2026
Huawei has been awarded eight GLOMO Awards at MWC Barcelona 2026 for network, AI, non-terrestrial, fintech, health and educational solutions, reflecting recognition by GSMA judges for technologies deployed with operators and partners globally.
Huawei, operators outline AI-5G-A convergence
Operators and vendors have outlined pathways for integrating AI with 5G-Advanced, have emphasised uplink performance, multidimensional networks and autonomous operations, and standards bodies have advanced AI-MOS and autonomy evaluation frameworks to support consistent service experience.