Industry figures tip Open RAN to come good, but insist it will take time and require a cultural change

5G Standalone Core is tipped to be the real game-changer

TowerCos have identified their role in pushing the Edge

Why are operators spinning these assets from their portfolios?

Operators are keen to point out new technology, but not everyone is convinced that Open RAN has fully arrived

Despite reports of fiber shortages last year, the telecoms industry paints a slightly different picture in early 2023

The flagship telecommunications event once again provided plenty of talking points, but what stood out?

A handful of African countries have switched to 5G services, but how successful are the rollouts?

Network operators are scrambling to make the most out of their 5G networks, but why does this mean switching off 2G and 3G networks?

Will four become three in the UK? Advanced talks between Vodafone and Three have got the industry talking about a potential merger and its chances of success.

As well as giving mobile operators a new revenue stream, Internet of Things applications could reduce our carbon footprint

5G promised great things, but it has hit many hurdles on its way to reality. What are the prospects now?

The retail industry can be demanding customers. Are the Edge network providers ready to satisfy their needs?

Quantum computers are still in development. But the quantum Internet may be closer than you think

The Edge will rely on 5G and other radio communications which can be expensive and proprietary. OpenRAN might change that, but it’s still being finished

When fiber and cellular coverage let you down, the answer could lie in a higher power

Where will the Edge be implemented? For many people, it will be located at the telephone exchanges and cell towers which are close to end-users and devices

Having more international connectivity in Australia is great, though is likely to disincentive content caching and increase the flow of international traffic, says James Braunegg, managing director of Micron21