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US Cable MVNOs dominate in minimum TCO comparison

GlobalData compared the minimum TCO of the latest flagship devices across multiple carriers, and cable MVNOs are the clear winners on plan cost alone.

MWC25 – Devices show agentic AI, slim formats, solar charging

MWC saw AI – most specifically, GenAI and agentic AI – take centre stage, but there was plenty besides. Whereas new form factors always spark excitement in Barcelona, the real point of interest is what’s going on inside the device.

Vodafone and Ericsson reduce 5G power consumption with AI/ML

The result comes from the use of a number of technologies, including AI-powered algorithms to enable radios to enter an ultra-low energy hibernation state.

Orange Wholesale to redefine mobile connectivity with 5G core network-as-a-service

The 5G CNaaS solution from Orange Wholesale marks a shift in telecom infrastructure deployments.

NTNs: OEMs and MNOs reach for the stars

The integration of terrestrial and NTNs aims to ensure that users are never without a signal.

Telcos giants jump into the cloud wars

Telecommunications and networking providers are more determined than ever to move up the cloud stack and play a greater role in enterprise business transformation.

Deutsche Telekom to launch own-brand AI phone

Deutsche Telekom’s promised own-brand ‘AI phone’ is likely to be low-cost but will need more to differentiate it in a crowded AI-first device market.

Meta Project Waterworth to disrupt wholesale operators

Meta will be the sole owner of the investment, shifting from a shared ownership model in other previous constructions.

iPhone 16e – A testbed for Apple’s C1 cellular modem

The $599 iPhone 16e comes with Apple’s own cellular model, the C1, and Apple Intelligence. The sub-6 GHz modem promises to improve device performance and aid in cost savings, and the phone offers high-end features at a competitive price point.

RingCentral AIR – a new chapter for RingCentral

RingCentral AIR is an AI phone agent that can answer customer questions and perform basic tasks on their behalf.