Infrastructure

The telecommunications industry is entering a pivotal phase as major operators accelerate development of artificial intelligence-powered radio access networks, widely known as AI RAN technology, in a concerted push to shape the architecture of 6G standards well before commercial...

Nigeria's telecommunications operators have committed to investing ₦1.86 trillion in 2026 to accelerate Nigeria telecom network expansion as they seek stronger policy support to strengthen digital infrastructure and sustain the country's digital economy. The investment, announced by the Association of...

Malaysia's communications regulator is evaluating Starlink satellite to phone technology as part of efforts to improve mobile connectivity in underserved areas, with discussions underway with SpaceX on the potential deployment of direct-to-cell services. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)...

AT&T has completed its US$23 billion acquisition of wireless spectrum from EchoStar, adding nationwide mid-band and low-band licences to strengthen its 5G network capacity and broadband expansion across the United States. The transaction, first announced earlier this year, gives AT&T...

Mauritania is advancing its Mauritania IPv6 adoption strategy as part of its national 5G rollout, aiming to increase IPv6 usage to 25% by the end of 2026. The initiative is intended to strengthen digital infrastructure, improve network security and...

Chunghwa Telecom, Fujitsu, and 1Finity have announced a two-year strategic partnership aimed at expanding the application of the All Photonics Network. The collaboration will jointly explore future applications of quantum technologies. This new agreement seeks to scale the All...

Rakuten Symphony has been selected to receive a grant from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to fortify telecom infrastructure in Eastern Europe. The funding is part of the FY2024 Supplementary Budget’s Subsidy Program for Future-Oriented Co-creation...