With powerful features like 320 MHz channels, 4096-QAM modulation and Multi-Link Operation, Wi-Fi 7 has been positioned as a potential game changer for IoT The latest numbers for global connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices show a rapidly expanding ecosystem. According to IoT Analytics, there are approximately 18.8 billion IoT devices globally, marking a 13%

As part of this partnership, Airtel and SpaceX will consider making Starlink equipment available through Airtel’s retail stores Indian carrier Bharti Airtel announced that it has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink’s broadband services to customers in India. In a release, Airtel noted that this marks the first such agreement in the

Nokia indicated that it is on track to deliver more than 60,000 technology sites — including thousands of new 4G sites — to Vodafone Idea by the end of March Finnish telecom equipment provider Nokia confirmed it has successfully delivered all necessary 5G gear to Indian operator Vodafone Idea in preparation for its upcoming 5G

As part of the agreement, SES will provide Series B funding for Lynk Global’s growing satellite constellation Satellite communications provider SES and Lynk Global have teamed up to accelerate the development of the direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications market. As part of the agreement, SES will provide Series B funding for Lynk Global’s growing satellite constellation

In the early days, Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) was touted as the ultimate low-cost, low-power solution that would upend the IoT connectivity market for good. Offering reliable indoor coverage and minimal power consumption, it promised massive-scale deployments across essential products such as smart meters, environmental sensors and asset-tracking devices — critical for a developing technological world.

Editor’s note: While you’re reading this, put on the song “One Fine Day” by David Byrne. It’s from the album Byrne made with Brian Eno called Everything That Happens Will Happen Today. I can’t think of a more appropriate title. For me to understand things, I tend to try to systematize them, layer in context,

There is a significant amount of activity across industry standardization bodies to look at what is needed and how to implement AI, particularly in operational network environments, through groups ranging from the AI-RAN Alliance, the O-RAN Alliance, the Telecom Infra Project (TIP), 3GPP and others. So what functions is AI likely to support in telecom

In case you missed IoT Stars – last Tuesday evening, the old Estrella Damn brewery, Barcelona – here is a recap of our conversation on stage with Wienke Giezeman, co-founder at Amsterdam-based LoRaWAN collective The Things Industries. And in case you don’t know IoT Stars – a kind of loose off-Broadway touring show that rocks

(Telecompaper) Thai operator True has announced a leadership restructuring. True has named Sigve Brekke as Group CEO, while Manat Manavutiveth, the current CEO,...

AT&T network CTO Yigal Elbaz on AI, Open RAN and how MWC trends from past years are playing out RCR Wireless News caught up with Yigal Elbaz, AT&T’s SVP of technology and network services and network CTO for AT&T Services, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, to get the latest on what’s happening with the

Ahead of Mobile World Congress, Verizon put out a good bit of news, most of which speaks broadly to how it’s laying the groundwork for its long-term network evolution. To briefly call a few out:  Verizon Executive Vice President and President of Global Networks and Technology Joe Russo sat with me in a cafe on

(Telecompaper) French operator Orange has further progressed its large-scale activations of 5G sites on 700 MHz frequencies during February...

(Telecompaper) BT Group CEO Alison Kirkby has abandoned plans to drop the BT brand for consumers amid concerns that the move could alienate older customers, reports The Telegraph...

(Telecompaper) Mitel has confirmed it's filing for Chapter 11 protection from creditors in the US, while it works on a debt restructuring with its lenders...

(Telecompaper) Singapore's Keppel announced that Keppel Infrastructure Fund (KIF) and its co-investor have acquired all of UK-headquartered specialist provider of...

(Telecompaper) US Secretary for Commerce Howard Lutnick has issued a statement revealing he had begun a "rigorous review" of the USD 42.5 billion federal subsidy programme Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment...

(Telecompaper) Arianespace has announced that Europe's new heavy-lift launcher has successfully completed its first commercial flight, following the inaugural mission carried out in July 2024...

(Telecompaper) Hewlett Packard Enterprise is starting a round of job cuts after weak first-quarter results...

(Telecompaper) Telefonica has announced the appointment of Emilio Gayo as its new chief operating officer (COO), replacing company veteran Angel Vila Boix, in a...

Fiber broadband is now by far the most common means of fixed broadband connectivity worldwide, although the picture varies from region to region.

(Telecompaper) US-based TP-Link has poured scorn on a US congressional appeal for Americans to remove so-called "Chinese" routers from their household networks...

Latency is a term that’s frequently cited when discussing long-haul networks. But what is it really?

TeleGeography’s Submarine Cable Map recently hit a new milestone: depicting over 650 cable systems. As of February 2025, that’s a whopping 570 in-service systems, with another 81 planned. The number of cable systems we study is constantly increasing. This is due to massive investment in this infrastructure—both along major routes and to small islands—as well as our ongoing efforts to track global systems in more detail.  The number of in-service systems is greater now than in any other year within the last two decades.

A few weeks ago, I returned to sunny Honolulu for TeleGeography’s annual telecom trends workshop at PTC. As usual, Brianna Boudreau explored global pricing trends, and Jon Hjembo shared insights from the data center world. A bit unusual was the name of my segment: Mother Earth, Motherboard. This title was actually inspired by an article written in 1996:

What makes a city a hub? And what makes a hub healthy? Before we answer these questions, we must acknowledge that the interconnection market is not a homogeneous thing. It's an ecosystem comprised of numerous critically interdependent parts, much like a body or a machine.

Hello, gentle readers, and welcome to the 2025 State of the Network Report—our eighth edition. The TeleGeography team spent the last year compiling market surveys, building algorithms, and analyzing emerging trends, and now we're ready to share the highlights. 

In 2024, we saw many telecom headlines in the mainstream media. There were stories on the evening news about submarine cables relating to geopolitics, network outages, and even the potential impact of AI. At this year’s Pacific Telecommunications Council conference, I thought it would be interesting to take a closer look at how those headlines actually impacted the market in terms of pricing. 

Broadly speaking, telecom service providers have two ways of connecting traffic to a destination telco. They can either connect directly with the destination carrier or route traffic to a wholesale carrier that connects to a destination telco. Although many retail service providers, such as mobile operators, MVNOs, and cable broadband providers, rely heavily on wholesale carriers to transport and terminate their customers’ international calls, wholesale revenues are down 11% from ten years ago. Let’s take a moment to dive in a bit and see what's going on.

We haven't been getting enough fiber here at TeleGeography Explains the Internet, but we're about to change that. Nutritional jokes aside, this week, we welcome Todd Chapman, a veteran in fiber development, to the hot seat. Todd walks us through the ins and outs of Layer 0 of the physical infrastructure underlying data transmission. Some classic explaining of the internet.  In this episode, you'll get a walkthrough of the process that takes a fiber project from manufacturing to lit service—get ready to learn a thing or two about different types of fiber and their uses. We also get some good explanations of the dark fiber market and an overview of when enterprises might be interested in leasing dark fiber instead of lit service. Here's a glimpse at what we discussed. Scroll to the bottom to listen to the whole discussion in its fiber-rich glory.

Digital Infrastructure Industry Expert Maya Glick has two decades in the digital infrastructure and telecommunications game.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.