Beyond the Headlines

The BEAD ( Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment ) leaders: Five US states are emerging as early BEAD leaders, advancing broadband plans with distinct strategies as new federal rules reshape timelines, funding priorities, and technology choices.

A primer on digital twins: Explore how digital twin technology creates real-time virtual replicas of physical assets, enabling simulation, predictive analytics, and operational efficiency across industries.

Autonomous testing for networks: As networks evolve toward fully autonomous AI-driven operations, telcos must rethink test strategies, shifting from manual and scripted checks to continuous, self-learning systems that anticipate faults.

"Every factory’s a fiefdom": In large industrial setups, internal battles between IT and OT teams can derail private 5G roll-outs, no matter how solid the tech — culture beats architecture every time.

Powering the telco future: New research reveals that in 5G networks, idle power dominates and RF amplifiers operate at just 15% efficiency at low loads — spotlighting why energy efficiency is now a telecom imperative.

Qualcomm takes on Nvidia: Qualcomm is entering the AI data-center race with its new AI200 and AI250 inference chips — challenging giants like Nvidia with power-efficient hardware and a strategic shift from smartphones

U.S. broadband speeds pickup: A new Ookla report shows the digital divide narrowed has in 33 U.S. states during early 2025, largely crediting Starlink’s ability to overcome geography and cost barriers in broadband access.

Chunghwa launches AI spin-off: Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom has launched subsidiary InventAI (NTD 120 m initial capital) to drive AI solutions in finance and customer service, already securing 15+ clients and targeting USD 60 m revenue by 2026.

Video coding standards for 6G: Ericsson and Nokia have partnered with Berlin’s Fraunhofer HHI to create 6G video coding standards, enhancing streaming, immersive, and AI-driven applications across various use cases.

Connecting Syria: Syria has signed its first international submarine-cable deal: a landing agreement with Spain’s Medusa Submarine Cable System linking 12 countries between North Africa and southern Europe.