Telecommunications

Looking into the present, telecommunications companies are gearing up for some of the biggest technological advancements the industry has seen in years. Emerging trends such as the 5G revolution and the advancement of the internet of things (IoT) will reshape the  sector and force innovation on a massive scale. 

5G will bring three major upgrades from greater speed to move more data, decreased latency for shorter load times and increased ability to connect more devices at once. 5G networks will enable more detailed and efficient augmented and virtual realities, higher resolution video, fully autonomous vehicles, massive connected IoT networks (such as smart cities), and more. 5G is the most highly anticipated change to the future of telecom since……4G!

The IoT consists of a network of connected devices, able to communicate with each other that can be controlled and monitored remotely. There are now an estimated 30 billion connected IoT devices worldwide, many of which are thought to be industrial connections which are an essential component of smart cities.

Smart cities take the IoT a step further by creating an interconnected network that residents can access online, often through mobile apps. A network like this will provide data and communication channels allowing users to better manage their day-to-day activities, from corresponding directly with their government to instantly finding a parking spot on a busy day.

The main goal of smart cities is to create a better quality of living for their citizens by streamlining urban services such as energy and transportation through the use of smart technology. However, prior to the promise of 5G networks, experts couldn’t foresee the capacity to support the amount of data a truly connected city would generate. Now that 5G is a reality many major urban areas will be racing to be the first to introduce their own smart city. 

The use of AI in the telecom industry encompasses a myriad of focus areas. Customer service and network optimisation are at the top of that list. Some of the biggest implementations of AI will be in these spaces and predictive analytics is one of the most promising capabilities of AI technology, especially for the telecom community. AI-based analytics provide telecom companies with the ability to use data and machine learning software to predict future industry trends and potential infrastructure snags, and to continuously assess their service for bugs or potential pitfalls. Additionally, AI-based chat-bots and virtual assistants will transform the way businesses handle customer service. They can automate conversations and successfully mimic human speech, while drawing data and insights to provide personalised and positive experiences.

Diversified Ecosystems will play a large part too as  much like ecosystems function in nature, industrial ecosystems are a network of cross-industry organisations that work together to create a stronger, more advanced industry. The telecom industry will see a move toward creating those lucrative ecosystems. Ecosystems could unlock up to £100 trillion in value during the next 10 years by unlocking competitive agility. Telecom companies have the highest potential to come together and form such alliances. Industry leaders agree, with 83 percent citing ecosystems as an important piece of their disruption strategy.

The introduction of IoT networks, backed with 5G capabilities, will make this even easier and will allow companies to seamlessly collaborate to advance these technologies across their networks.The telecommunications industry is a vital center for cutting-edge technology adoption. With the integration of AI technologies, 5G networks, and the IoT, telecom organisations will continue to be at the forefront of technological growth.

Industry News

  • How telcos can monetize AI beyond connectivity
    by Christian de Looper on December 5, 2025 at 7:38 pm

    Telcos may soon offer AI services to customers, but there are other ways to leverage new tech too AI is touching every corner of the tech industry, including telecommunications. For decades, the industry’s core business model has remained relatively static — sell connectivity. But as AI reshapes enterprise technology, telcos are discovering that their existing

  • Keysight brings lab-like precision to field tests with the new D-Series FieldFox RF analyzers
    by Sulagna Saha on December 5, 2025 at 7:30 pm

    The N99xxD-Series supports wideband signal analysis to take on some of the most challenging RF environments In sum — what to know: Keysight touts new RF analyzer: Keysight rolled out the new N99xxD-Series FieldFox handheld analyzers with wideband signal analysis capabilities of RF environments. Powered with AI/ML: The new analyzers tap AI/ML algorithms to deliver

  • Synergetics.ai and Tcell partner up for agentic AI
    by Christian de Looper on December 5, 2025 at 6:55 pm

    Deal focuses on creating “Digital Twins” for 3 million subscribers and automating enterprise financial and support operations In sum – what we know: Synergetics.ai and Tcell, a Tajikistan-based telecom operator, have announced a strategic partnership that could be amongst the first of its kind — a deal that will see the two deploy autonomous AI agents in

  • BSNL reaches nearly 100,000 4G sites in India
    by Juan Pedro Tomás on December 5, 2025 at 5:53 pm

    BSNL plans to roll out 5G services in Delhi and Mumbai by December 2025, according to recent reports In sum – what to know: 97,068 4G sites installed, 93,511 live – Government data shows rapid progress in BSNL’s indigenous rollout, with equipment designed for future 5G activation. Fully 5G-upgradable – Minister Pemmasani confirmed that the

  • WBA trials show Wi-Fi QoS can slash latency by 70%
    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin on December 5, 2025 at 5:49 pm

    New trials show how intelligent Wi-Fi QoS management can drive operational efficiency across gaming, real-time collaboration, IoT, and streaming A new report from the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) details key Wi-Fi QoS management trials conducted by Alliance members Airties, Charter Communications, Intel, Meta, and Zebra, which the group said demonstrate how standardized Wi-Fi QoS mechanisms

  • European Bandwidth Market: Current Snapshot
    by aparker@telegeography.com (Stacey Parker) on December 5, 2025 at 4:33 pm

    Europe is experiencing a surge in capacity demand with a critical need to connect numerous data centers. Consequently, larger customers are shifting to higher capacity services, specifically 400 Gbps and dark fiber.

  • Netflix wins bidding for Warner Bros Discovery for USD 83 billion
    on December 5, 2025 at 12:55 pm

    (Telecompaper) Netflix has won the bidding to acquire Warner Bros Discovery for USD 82.7 billion...

  • HPE revenue growth falls short in Q4 after slowdown in server, cloud sales
    on December 5, 2025 at 8:22 am

    (Telecompaper) HPE reported revenues for its fiscal fourth quarter to October of USD 9.7 billion, up 14 percent year-on-year thanks to expansion in the networking market following the Juniper takeover in July...

  • Apple hires top legal officer from Meta
    on December 5, 2025 at 7:28 am

    (Telecompaper) Meta's chief legal officer, Jennifer Newstead is moving to Apple to become general counsel and head of government affairs...

  • Meta weighs major cuts to metaverse division as focus shifts to AI - report
    on December 5, 2025 at 5:38 am

    (Telecompaper) Meta is considering reducing funding for its metaverse division by as much as 30 percent next year, with potential staff reductions as early as...

  • OpenAI partners with NextDC on AUD 7 bln AI infrastructure in Australia
    on December 5, 2025 at 5:34 am

    (Telecompaper) OpenAI has signed an MoU with Australian data-centre operator NextDC to develop a hyperscale AI campus and large-scale GPU supercomputer in Western Sydney...

  • Regular network performance testing will be key to reinforce state broadband programs, says Ookla
    by Sulagna Saha on December 4, 2025 at 9:01 pm

    Ongoing testing will ensure broadband networks are performing as promised and public investments are paying off Between 2011 and 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ran an in-home broadband measurement program called Measuring Broadband America (MBA). The campaign enlisted thousands of volunteers to take measurements of fixed broadband service performances using at-home test kits. The

  • AT&T sues T-Mobile US over “Easy Switch” tool, alleges AI-driven data scraping
    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin on December 4, 2025 at 5:53 pm

    T-Mobile has promoted Easy Switch as a way for new customers to join its network in as little as 15 minutes In sum – what to know: Easy switching – T-Mobile US has introduced a new onboarding tool, which it said allows new customers to join its network in as little as 15 minutes. Competitor

  • Wi-Fi 8, AI, and why the future of Wi-Fi is managed
    by Nokia and RCR Wireless News Sponsored on December 4, 2025 at 2:50 pm

    It’s hard to keep up with Wi-Fi. Even as telecommunication providers continue rolling out Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7, the next generation is already taking shape. Wi-Fi 8 is now being defined, with early pre-standard products expected around 2027 and standardized devices in 2028. And while the step up to Wi-Fi 7 focused largely on

  • Intel quashes NEX spinoff proposal, decides it has future as internal business
    on December 4, 2025 at 11:20 am

    (Telecompaper) Intel has called off the proposed spin out of its networking and edge computing silicon unit, according to media reports...

  • America Movil, Entel end joint bid for Telefonica Chile assets
    on December 4, 2025 at 8:22 am

    (Telecompaper) Mexico's America Movil and Chile's Entel have announced the termination of their joint efforts to acquire Telefonica's Movistar Chile unit, but intend to continue pursuing solo bids for the assets...

  • Vodacom Group to increase Safaricom stake to 55% for USD 2 bln
    on December 4, 2025 at 7:05 am

    (Telecompaper) Vodacom Group announced a transaction that would significantly increase its ownership in Safaricom, reinforcing its commitment to the East African markets of Kenya and Ethiopia...

  • Telcos as AI providers: Offering AI-as-a-Service to enterprise clients
    by Christian de Looper on December 3, 2025 at 9:33 pm

    Telcos could be major players for enterprise clients who want fast, customized access to AI services Telecommunications operators are moving beyond mere pipes. As enterprise demand for AI accelerates, telcos are starting to think about repositioning themselves as AI solution providers, bundling infrastructure, platforms, and productivity tools alongside the connectivity services they’ve long offered.  For

  • AWS AI Factories could dash Telco’s sovereign AI dreams
    by Christian de Looper on December 3, 2025 at 7:21 pm

    New on-premises managed service targets data residency needs, challenging telecommunications providers In sum – what we know: AWS AI factories – A new managed service allowing enterprises and governments to deploy AWS-managed AI infrastructure (Trainium or NVIDIA) within their own data centers. Sovereign AI push – The product explicitly targets the “sovereign AI” market, ensuring data remains

  • Spain proposes minimum 4 hours power backup for telecom networks
    on December 3, 2025 at 1:28 pm

    (Telecompaper) Spain's government has published draft rules designed to improve emergency planning in the telecom sector...

  • Telus pauses dividend growth in debt reduction effort
    on December 3, 2025 at 1:06 pm

    (Telecompaper) Canadian operator Telus has updated its mid-term outlook and given more details about its capital allocation plan, including a new multi-year free cash flow growth target...

  • Securing Global Communications: An Examination of Foreign Adversary Threats to Subsea Cable Infrastructure
    by tstronge@telegeography.com (Tim Stronge) on November 20, 2025 at 6:49 pm

    Governments around the world are asking critical questions about national security and submarine cables, seeking to protect this critical infrastructure and mitigate risk.

  • What’s Shaping Business Broadband Going into 2026
    by Maddy Peck on November 17, 2025 at 7:44 pm

    What determines the cost of business broadband? The price depends on a variety of factors:

  • Wide Open Space: How Starlink Conquered Oceania
    by tleins@telegeography.com (Tom Leins) on November 12, 2025 at 8:47 pm

    If you're looking for updates on Starlink's expansion, you need to know how this satellite broadband provider is making rapid inroads in Oceania.

  • Key Telecom Trends in Brazil for 2026
    by pwood@telegeography.com (Peter Wood) on November 4, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    If you're looking for a snapshot of the Latin American telecommunications landscape going into 2026, look no further than what's going on in Brazil. As the largest regional economy, Brazil's telecom market influences the direction of regional markets—and there's a lot to take note of.

  • Starlink Expanding in Africa
    by pbell@telegeography.com (Pete Bell) on October 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    Starlink, the satellite broadband provider operated by SpaceX, is growing its presence in Africa—and we have updates for 2025.

  • Building Network Resiliency with Transparency and Smart Strategy
    by gbryan@telegeography.com (Greg Bryan) on October 9, 2025 at 12:30 pm

    Network resilience is a critical concern for every business, regardless of size or industry. While modern equipment is more reliable than ever, the reality is that physical interruptions—from fiber cuts to car accidents—are an unavoidable part of the network landscape.

  • Creating an AI-Ready Network with Hub and Spoke WAN
    by ccarson@telegeography.com (Carlie Carson) on October 6, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    We're breaking down how AI might impact enterprise networks in data-driven deep dives. Using TeleGeography’s WAN Cost Benchmark—a customized platform that makes it easy to model and track your WAN network costs—we're modeling potential real-life network setups and configurations for AI.

  • Get Ready With Us for ITW Asia
    by TeleGeography Staff on October 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    Prepping for ITW Asia? Us, too. We're officially two months out, and we've been reviewing the agenda, taking a closer look at the attendee list, and gathering relevant research to get ready for what everyone will be talking about in Singapore. 

  • Protecting Internet Infrastructure with Submarine Cable Sensing
    by gbryan@telegeography.com (Greg Bryan) on October 2, 2025 at 12:30 pm

    The millions of kilometers of fiber optic cable lying on the ocean floor have traditionally been invisible assets—laid once and forgotten until something breaks. But Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology is transforming this dark infrastructure into a vast network of intelligent sensors capable of detecting everything from anchor drags to earthquakes.

  • AI-Powered Call Analytics: Leveraging Data for Business Insights
    by Allyn Jayawon on October 21, 2024 at 9:00 am

    At RingCentral, we understand the importance of efficient and insightful customer interactions. With today’s fast-paced business environment, it’s essential to not only manage customer calls but to gain valuable insights … Read more "AI-Powered Call Analytics: Leveraging Data for Business Insights" The post AI-Powered Call Analytics: Leveraging Data for Business Insights appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

  • The Ethical Use of AI in Phone Technology: Protecting Privacy and Ensuring Security
    by Allyn Jayawon on October 14, 2024 at 9:00 am

    As phone technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, AI has become a game-changer, bringing remarkable benefits like boosting productivity and personalising user experiences. For example, a recent survey … Read more "The Ethical Use of AI in Phone Technology: Protecting Privacy and Ensuring Security" The post The Ethical Use of AI in Phone Technology: Protecting Privacy and Ensuring Security appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

  • Personalisation in Telephony: How AI Transforms User Experiences
    by RingCentral Team on October 7, 2024 at 9:00 am

    Did you know that 91% of consumers prefer to shop with brands that offer relevant offers and recommendations? This stat shows just how much personalised experiences are expected—not just in … Read more "Personalisation in Telephony: How AI Transforms User Experiences" The post Personalisation in Telephony: How AI Transforms User Experiences appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

  • Challenges and Opportunities: AI Adoption in Telephony for Businesses
    by RingCentral Team on September 30, 2024 at 9:00 am

    In this article, we’ll explore how AI is transforming the landscape of business telephony. We’ll delve into the ways AI is driving significant improvements in communication, efficiency, and customer engagement. … Read more "Challenges and Opportunities: AI Adoption in Telephony for Businesses" The post Challenges and Opportunities: AI Adoption in Telephony for Businesses appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

  • How AI is Transforming Security in Telephony: A Detailed Overview
    by RingCentral Team on September 23, 2024 at 9:00 am

    In today’s fast-paced digital world, keeping our communication secure is more important than ever. With the rise of sophisticated threats like spam calls, phishing scams, and voice cloning, ensuring the … Read more "How AI is Transforming Security in Telephony: A Detailed Overview" The post How AI is Transforming Security in Telephony: A Detailed Overview appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

  • Instant Messaging in Business Communications
    by silvia campean on August 12, 2024 at 9:00 am

    What is instant messaging? Instant messaging (IM) empowers businesses to communicate efficiently, collaborate effectively, and enhance customer experiences. Instant messaging (IM) has transformed the way businesses communicate, both internally and … Read more "Instant Messaging in Business Communications" The post Instant Messaging in Business Communications appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

  • Discover Powerful Communication & Collaboration with RingCentral’s RingEX Demo
    by RingCentral Team on July 22, 2024 at 9:00 am

    Boost business productivity and improve customer interactions with a comprehensive communications solution – RingCentral RingEX. This article dives into RingCentral’s capabilities, explores the features, and guides you through experiencing the … Read more "Discover Powerful Communication & Collaboration with RingCentral’s RingEX Demo" The post Discover Powerful Communication & Collaboration with RingCentral’s RingEX Demo appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

  • Optimise Outbound Calling with AI-powered Predictive Dialers
    by Allyn Jayawon on June 3, 2024 at 9:00 am

    Traditional outbound calling has long been a cornerstone of sales and customer outreach efforts. However, the challenges associated with manual dialling, such as low agent productivity, frustrated customers, and inefficient … Read more "Optimise Outbound Calling with AI-powered Predictive Dialers" The post Optimise Outbound Calling with AI-powered Predictive Dialers appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

  • AI-Powered Virtual Assistants: Transforming Customer Service in Contact Centre 2024
    by Allyn Jayawon on May 13, 2024 at 9:00 am

    In today’s cut-throat business environment, providing exceptional customer service is no longer a perk, it’s essential. Customers expect prompt, personalised experiences, and businesses that fail to deliver risk losing their … Read more "AI-Powered Virtual Assistants: Transforming Customer Service in Contact Centre 2024" The post AI-Powered Virtual Assistants: Transforming Customer Service in Contact Centre 2024 appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.

  • AI-Powered Voice Recognition: Transforming Telephony
    by Allyn Jayawon on May 6, 2024 at 9:00 am

    Voice recognition technology, a subset of artificial intelligence, has made significant strides in recent years. By accurately converting spoken language into text, it has opened up new possibilities for human-computer … Read more "AI-Powered Voice Recognition: Transforming Telephony" The post AI-Powered Voice Recognition: Transforming Telephony appeared first on RingCentral UK Blog.