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What is T-Mobile’s strategy and timeline for nationwide 5G SA expansion?
INTERVIEW: Egil Gronstad, Senior Director of Technology Development and Strategy for T-Mobile USA, shares insights on strategy and timeline for nationwide 5G SA expansion.
Spectrum Needs for 6G
This paper assesses 6G spectrum needs based on scenario-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and application-specific technical performance requirements.
North American 6G Roadmap Priorities
This document, consequently, conveys North American views and priorities for the first phase of the 6G system
standardization and development.
Automation and Autonomous system Architecture Framework – Phase 2
The latest updates provide guidance and direction on the use cases, requirements, and architectural principles to embrace interoperable...
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Thelander's adventures in 5G, both personal and professional
Mike Thelander, of Signals Research Group, has been testing 5G networks for years. But he turned his own 5G service off. Where does he see the industry going from here?
NTCA's Bloomfield on the challenges posed by BEAD
The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program holds exciting potential for NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, but there are still wrinkles to iron out, says CEO Shirley Bloomfield.
Dish's networking chief on the importance of time
Timing is a critical part of wireless network operations, but the cloud computing sector doesn't always support the telecom network timing requirements.
5G Americas president urges Congress to help with spectrum, net neutrality
"The US can be a leader in global communications, we can be a leader in technology, we can be a leader in jobs and the economy," says 5G Americas President Chris Pearson. "And if you do that, you have a strong country."
Broadband Forum CEO: ISPs are paving a path to 'Connectivity+'
Light Reading talked to Broadband Forum CEO Craig Thomas to discuss how and why operators are shifting toward a 'services-led' model that puts more focus on apps and services that can be layered on top of the core connection.
How AT&T is testing the waters with network APIs
AT&T's Stephanie Ormston is working to test out the market for network APIs (application programming interfaces). So far she's offering four such APIs, but hopes to expand that in the future.
MetTel's Thomas: Collaboration, new tech will expand edge computing opportunities
Light Reading spoke with MetTel SVP Lori Thomas at Network X about how strategic partnerships enable service providers to make better products for edge and cloud computing needs.
Ericsson's Challoner to oversee AT&T open RAN deal
Ericsson's Paul Challoner – a longtime open RAN representative for the company – has a new remit: managing the vendor's $14 billion deal with AT&T for 5G open RAN equipment.
Tech, services and culture: Lumen, Alianza take on telco transformation
Recapping a panel from Network X Americas, Light Reading's Phil Harvey discusses telco transformation with Lumen Technologies' VP Crystal Dowds and Alianza CEO Brian Beutler to get a bullish take on where telcos can thrive.
GFiber's John Keib: 'Service is our core product'
Light Reading spoke with John Keib, GFiber's chief technology and product officer, about enhancing the customer experience, upgrading to XGS-PON and deploying a 25-Gig PON overlay.
Trends to watch for at Network X Americas
Find out what Ruth Brown, Principal Analyst - Mobile Networks and Jim Hodges, Research Director at Heavy Reading expect to be the big trends discussed at Network X Americas in May.
Fiber, growth challenges and BEAD in middle mile networks
Light Reading's Cable/Video Practice Lead, Alan Breznick, speaks to Ryan Bailey, CEO of regional provider CNI.
Big 5G 2023 Keynotes & Headliners
Dive into the big topics from the headliners at Big 5G 2023.
ADDITIONAL REPORTS, INTERVIEWS AND OPINIONS
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INTERVIEW: Are US broadband providers meeting current customer expectations?
Brian Vair, Broadband Development Program Supervisor, Texas Broadband Development Office, shares insights on the current state of the US broadband market, plus predictions on the industry’s future.
Next-gen wireless at Network X Americas
Heavy Reading's Gabe Brown shares his top Network X Americas sessions and conference tracks that will interest anyone tracking the 5G evolution and looking ahead to a 6G world.
Time for innovation in middle mile networks
Sterling Perrin, Senior Principal Analyst at Heavy Reading shares his views on middle mile innovation as service providers plan their fiber broadband rollouts.
REPORT: Omdia North America Mobile and Fixed Telecoms Market Status
Market data and insight from Omdia's Americas, Service Provider Analyst Team. Including Mobile and Fixed Broadband Market Updates, Service Provider Results, Service Provider Digital Strategy Overview, Market Status M&A Update, Regulatory Updates, US and Canada.
BLOG: Can telco AI replicate the human factor?
As AI appears to rapidly move from a bit-part to a leading role in most industries, including telecoms, Roz Roseboro, Principal Analyst – Telco AI and Analytics, Omdia, asks, where does this leave the humble human?
BLOG: Are APIs the crucial new currency for accelerating digital innovation in telecoms?
Khamis Abulgubein, Product Manager, Verizon, shares his insights on why APIs are key in supporting telecoms businesses in their 5G SA, IoT and FWA deployment plans.
BLOG: PON architectures for next generation networks
Alex Ochoa, Chief Technology Officer, Gigabit Fiber discusses how telecoms businesses can design and deploy future proof PON networks.
INTERVIEW: Are US funding programs just one piece in the puzzle of achieving universal connectivity?
Shirley Bloomfield, CEO of NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association, talks to the team about the next five years in broadband, challenges for rural operators and trends to watch.
INTERVIEW: What are the future trends in wireless internet deployment?
Richard Bernhardt , Vice President – Spectrum and Industry at Wireless Internet Service Provider's Association - Broadband without Boundaries (WISPA), discusses challenges in FWA and the future of the market.
INTERVIEW: How is Texas progressing on Broadband and BEAD?
Erin Benal, Broadband Development Coordinator, Texas Broadband Development Office, speaks to Network X Americas about how Texas is working to bring fiber to every home in the US state.
OPINION: CSPs moving ahead with GenAI for cost reduction and efficiency gains
In November 2023, Omdia surveyed communications service providers (CSPs) about their current and planned use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). In this opinion piece, Roz Roseboro, Principal Analyst at Omdia, focuses on a subset of high level data that provides insights into AI maturity and GenAI adoption and use cases.
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