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TimeWave Weekly Report on Communications Industry - December 16th to 22thDuring the period from December 16th to 22th, 2...
24/12/2025

TimeWave Weekly Report on Communications Industry - December 16th to 22th

During the period from December 16th to 22th, 2025, the following international news occurred:

1. 5G performance plummets in Malaysia as it awaits second network

Malaysia's 5G network performance is facing challenges due to its single-wholesale-network model. Ookla data shows its median 5G download speed has dropped from 452 Mbps to 243 Mbps over two years. Network congestion has worsened with surging user devices and traffic. Although a second wholesale operator has begun commercial services, its network buildout is still in early stages, and most traffic still relies on the original network.



2. What the world gets wrong about Indian telecom

The conventional global perception of the Indian telecom market—low prices and excessive competition—is outdated. Following industry consolidation, a few dominant operators are shifting from a subscriber-scale-driven model towards sustainable revenue growth. By pruning low-value users, raising tariffs, and focusing on 5G, ARPU is steadily increasing. Further price hikes are anticipated in the coming years, as the market moves towards a healthier profitability phase.



3. Simplicity, service, scale – Vodafone IoT preps for global ‘hyperscale’

Vodafone is advancing its IoT "hyperscale" strategy, focusing on the Americas market and serving global enterprises through partnerships with local operators like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. With over 220 million IoT connections, the company is upgrading its GDSP platform and integrating technologies like Simetric to simplify complexity and improve efficiency, while also leveraging AI to enhance service capabilities. The strategy aims to widen the gap with competitors and maintain leadership amid industry consolidation.



4. “Ask if they’ve deployed at scale” – Ericsson pushes back on private 5G challengers

Ericsson emphasizes that its private 5G solution has been validated through large-scale deployments with major global enterprises, capable of meeting the stringent demands of industrial scenarios for reliability, seamless roaming, and policy management. Using its Multi-Band Radio Dot technology, it combines private and public spectrum on the same hardware, supporting the co-deployment of mission-critical and indoor coverage solutions. Ericsson states that its carrier-grade technology heritage and enterprise customization capabilities are core differentiators from startup vendors.



5. It's game on for 5G network slicing in Germany

Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone Germany are launching their first commercial network slicing services based on 5G Standalone. The former offers a dedicated low-latency slice for gamers to enhance experience and user stickiness, while the latter introduces an enterprise-grade slice product, "Campus Flex," with standardized pricing. This marks a key step for European operators in exploring differentiated 5G services and commercialization.



6. Eurobites: Ookla reveals big urban-rural divide in UK mobile quality

Ookla data reveals a significant urban-rural divide in UK mobile network quality, with 28% of areas experiencing download speeds below the 25 Mbps threshold. Although the national average download speed increased by 15% in the first three quarters of the year, cities like Leicester performed best, while areas like the Shetland Islands had the weakest performance. Germany, in the same period, introduced a speed monitoring tool to ensure users receive a minimum connection standard.



7. WISPA, rural ISPs urge FCC to keep its hands off CBRS

The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association and several rural ISPs have jointly urged the FCC to abandon its proposal to relocate existing CBRS users and designate the band for high-power operations. They argue this would incur massive costs, disrupt existing deployments, and endanger service for millions of users, with CBRS being irreplaceable. The opposition has garnered support from some officials, while AT&T and others advocate reallocating the band for 5G.



8. EdgeBeam takes hybrid network approach with ATSC 3.0/4G combo

EdgeBeam, backed by four major US broadcasters, announced a hybrid network architecture. Its core is a data broadcast network based on the ATSC 3.0 standard for high-volume data delivery, supplemented by 4G connectivity for two-way communication. The company has secured its first customer and plans to build a nationwide network by the first half of 2026, primarily targeting IoT applications like high-precision positioning and digital signage.



9. 2025 in review: EchoStar navigates a series of storms

EchoStar navigated turbulence in 2025: it faced potential bankruptcy due to an FCC investigation into its 5G deployment and spectrum rights, later sold spectrum to AT&T and SpaceX for USD 42.6 billion, leading the FCC to terminate its probe, and Boost Mobile transitioned to a hybrid MVNO. However, its Dish subsidiary was sued by American Tower, and its Hughes subsidiary faced funding shortages, leaving continued uncertainty.



10. After the gold rush – 2025, when IoT became critical business

In 2025, the IoT industry moved past the cycle of hype and setbacks, entering a new phase characterized by practical applications and stable growth. The Things Industries platform connects over 4 million devices and processes 4 billion data points monthly, serving multiple verticals including building, agriculture, and logistics. IoT is becoming critical enterprise infrastructure, growing at an annual rate of 20% and providing structured data support for artificial intelligence.



11. Despite the hype, 6G’s AI impact remains uncertain

An IEEE survey shows only 7% of tech leaders believe 6G will have a significant impact on AI, indicating 6G remains a research topic rather than a near-term commercial priority. Experts point out that 5G is still in its mid-deployment phase, and its insufficient uplink capacity is a bottleneck for AI applications. 6G needs to be redesigned to support uplink data demands. Meanwhile, AI could potentially optimize 6G network resource allocation by predicting user behavior.

TimeWave Weekly Report on Gas/Water Industry - December 6th to 12thDuring the period from December 6th to 12th, 2025, th...
15/12/2025

TimeWave Weekly Report on Gas/Water Industry - December 6th to 12th

During the period from December 6th to 12th, 2025, the following international news occurred:

1. Japan firm Osaka Gas to buy US biomethane from landfills

Japan's Osaka Gas has signed an agreement with US-based Archaea Energy to purchase biomethane derived from landfill gas, with an annual supply volume of approximately 26,000 standard cubic meters. This biomethane will be liquefied at the Freeport LNG terminal in the US Gulf of Mexico before being shipped to the Kansai region of Japan for use in decarbonizing city gas. Simultaneously, Osaka Gas is advancing technology to synthesize e-methane using hydrogen from electrolysis and CO2, aiming to build a low-carbon gas supply chain.



2. Europe bioeconomy strategy highlights key role of biogases and co-products

The European Commission has released a new Bioeconomy Strategy, affirming the core role of biogas and its co-products (such as digestate and biogenic CO2). It views biogas plants as biorefineries producing renewable energy, e-fuels, bio-based fertilizers, and more. The European Biogas Association stated this will promote the circular economy and industrial decarbonization while reducing dependence on imported fertilizers. The European bioeconomy has an annual value of approximately EUR 2.4 trillion, supporting over 17 million jobs.



3. Norway cruise line sets sail with bioLNG

Norwegian cruise company Havila Voyages powered its vessel Havila Polaris using 200 cubic meters of liquefied biogas, estimated to reduce CO2 emissions by nearly 92%. The voyage involved a total of 350 cubic meters of biogas, supplied by Barents Naturgass and Molgas Energy. The company emphasized that biogas shares the same properties as natural gas and can be directly used in existing LNG vessels, making it an effective transitional solution for reducing emissions in the shipping industry. Norway's annual biogas production is about 800 GWh, and production scale needs further expansion.



4. CycleO rolls out two biomethane plants in Spain

Renewable natural gas producer CycleO has commissioned two biomethane plants in Barcelona and Navarre, Spain, each with an annual capacity of 15 GWh using cattle manure. The company plans to build up to 30 small-to-medium-sized biogas plants in Spain, with a total capacity of 800 GWh, and increase grid injection points. Spain aims to achieve an annual biomethane production of 10.4 TWh by 2030, meeting 10% of its natural gas demand.



5. UK pulls £1bn funding from TotalEnergies LNG project in Mozambique

The UK government announced it is withdrawing GBP 1.15 billion in export credit support for TotalEnergies' LNG project in Mozambique, citing increased security risks in the region. The project has been suspended since 2021 due to terrorist attacks. TotalEnergies plans to resume construction, with the first LNG cargo expected in the first half of 2029. Multiple national export credit agencies were previously involved in financing; now, partners are expected to increase equity to fill the funding gap.



6. ABB launches four-gas analyser upgrade for biogas sector

ABB has launched an upgraded multi-gas analyzer, Sensi+ NG, capable of real-time, continuous monitoring of four key components in biogas—oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, water v***r, and carbon dioxide—in a single device. This technology eliminates the need for consumables or frequent calibration, helping ensure biomethane meets pipeline quality standards before grid injection, thereby enhancing process safety and asset protection. Based on OA-ICOS laser technology, it supports early fault detection and compliance management.



7. Europe agrees to phase out Russian LNG from end of 2026

The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to progressively ban imports of Russian liquefied natural gas and pipeline gas. LNG imports will be completely banned from the end of 2026, while the pipeline gas ban will take effect in autumn 2027. This move is a core part of the EU's REPowerEU plan, aiming to end dependence on Russian energy. Member states must submit diversification plans and establish a prior authorization mechanism to ensure the ban's implementation.



8. Biomethane gaining ground in Europe but has stalled in UK, says study

Biomethane production capacity in Europe continues to grow, with total capacity exceeding 60 TWh in 2024, led by France, Germany, and Italy. However, the growth rate needs to double to meet 2030 targets. In the UK, development has relatively stalled due to insufficient policy support and grid connection constraints, with its upgrade rates and capacity expansion lagging behind mainland Europe. The industry calls for the EU to clarify a 2040 roadmap, while the UK needs to include biomethane in its emissions trading scheme to stimulate investment.



9. Axpo and GNV complete first ship-to-ship bioLNG refuelling in Italy

Italian energy company Axpo and ferry operator GNV completed Italy's first ship-to-ship bio-LNG refueling operation in the port of Genoa, supplying 500 cubic meters of bio-LNG to the GNV Virgo. This aims to reduce shipping emissions and gain operational experience with low-carbon fuels. Although bio-LNG supply is currently limited and costs are higher, it is seen as an effective near-term decarbonization option for the maritime sector, projected to meet up to 3% of global shipping fuel demand by 2030.



10. US LNG opportunities ‘lie beyond Permian basin’

A Wood Mackenzie report indicates that US LNG projects need to seek new gas sources beyond the Permian Basin to meet growing export demand. The West Haynesville, Southwestern Eagle Ford, Pennsylvania's deep Utica, and Rocky Mountain gas fields will be key supplementary regions. By 2029, US liquefaction capacity is expected to increase by approximately 13.9 billion cubic feet per day, primarily concentrated along the Gulf Coast.



11. Brazil bank invests in Bioo to fuel biomethane and biogenic CO2 growth

Brazil's National Bank for Economic and Social Development has invested BRL 85.8 million for a 19.9% stake in biosolutions platform Bioo to finance the construction of two new integrated organic waste processing plants. Bioo converts agricultural organic waste into biomethane, biogenic CO2, and biofertilizers. Its first plant is already supplying gas to Sulgás. This initiative aims to support the development of Brazil's biomethane market, aligning with the national Future Fuel Act and decarbonization goals.

TimeWave Weekly Report on Electricity Industry - December 4th to 10thDuring the period from December 4th to 10th, 2025, ...
11/12/2025

TimeWave Weekly Report on Electricity Industry - December 4th to 10th

During the period from December 4th to 10th, 2025, the following international news occurred:

1. How to build giant solar plants in mountainous areas

A Chinese research team has proposed a new method for designing mountain solar power plants. Using a simulated 386.4 MW plant in Pu'er, Yunnan as an example, they created a 3D terrain model via drone surveying. The study found that convex areas (Zone A) had 3.5% lower temperature losses compared to concave areas (Zone B), with significantly reduced shadow-related electrical losses, resulting in better overall system efficiency. This research provides quantitative guidance for the planning and operation of PV arrays in complex terrain.



2. Sunman to build 500 MW solar panel manufacturing plant in Australia

Chinese company Sunman has secured AUD 171 million in combined funding from the Australian Commonwealth and the New South Wales government to build the country's largest PV module manufacturing plant in the Hunter Valley, with an annual capacity of 500 MW (300 MW initial phase). The factory will produce products including eArc flexible modules (70% lighter than traditional glass modules) and house an innovation center. It is expected to create 200 construction jobs and 100 operational jobs, supporting the development of a local solar supply chain in Australia.



3. Saudi Arabia secures financing for 15 GW of new solar and wind capacity

A consortium comprising Saudi ACWA Power, Badeel, and Aramco Power has secured USD 5.9 billion in senior debt financing for its 15 GW solar and wind projects. The portfolio includes five PV plants and two wind farms located in Riyadh, Aseer, and other regions, with commissioning scheduled from the second half of 2027 to the first half of 2028. Power Purchase Agreement tariffs are as low as SAR 0.047-0.051/kWh. The projects will drive employment and supply chain development, supporting Saudi Arabia's renewable energy goals.



4. Bangladesh approves 220 MW solar project, its largest to date

Bangladesh has approved the construction of a 220 MW solar power plant in Sonagazi, with a total investment of approximately USD 154 million. The Islamic Development Bank is providing a USD 143 million loan. Developed by the Bangladesh Power Development Board, it will become the country's largest PV plant and will utilize the grid connection infrastructure of an existing 75 MW plant. The government aims to source 20% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2030.



5. India installs 6.1 GW of open-access solar in first nine months of 2025

India added 6.1 GW of open-access solar capacity in the first nine months of 2025, a 13% year-on-year increase, bringing the cumulative total to 27.9 GW. Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat were the leading states. Despite challenges like grid connection delays and transmission capacity constraints, demand from commercial and industrial users continues to drive market growth. The third quarter saw 2.2 GW of new additions, down from the second quarter but doubling year-on-year.



6. Malaysia’s 4 GW/5.12 GWh solar-plus-storage complex gets World Bank funding

Malaysia's Johor state has launched the "Southern Johor Renewable Energy Corridor" project, planning to build 4 GW of solar PV paired with 5.12 GWh of storage, with a total investment of about USD 6 billion. The project has received support from institutions including the World Bank's International Finance Corporation. It aims to power the Johor-Singapore Economic Special Zone, promote cross-border power trading within the ASEAN Power Grid, is expected to create 125,000 jobs, and will boost regional clean energy trade and industrial development.



7. Morocco opens tender for 1,000 km UHV transmission line

Morocco's National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has launched a tender for a 1,000 km ultra-high voltage AC transmission line to connect the Boujdour and Tensift regions, transmitting approximately 2 GW of renewable energy. The project follows an EPC model and is scheduled for commissioning in December 2028. The country already has over 30,000 km of UHV lines; this project is a key element in increasing grid capacity and integrating solar and wind power.



8. Tunisia accelerates large-scale solar as new players enter market

Tunisia is accelerating the deployment of large-scale solar projects. Within the first 500 MW concession program, the 100 MW Kairouan plant is 95% complete and expected to be operational by the end of 2025. The second 800 MW phase and an additional 300 MW batch have been awarded. Under the authorization scheme, over 500 MW of distributed projects have been approved. New entrant SoleCrypt plans to build a 60 MW plant, and self-generation capacity is also growing steadily.



9. Spain awards 133 energy-storage projects totaling 2.4 GW and 10 GWh

Spain's Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving has approved EUR 827 million in funding for 133 energy storage projects with a total power of approximately 2.4 GW and capacity of about 10 GWh. The projects are co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund, with the Andalusia region receiving the most funding (EUR 351 million). Major developers include Iberdrola, Atlantica, and Rolwind. The ST Palmosilla project is the largest (200 MW / 885 MWh). Project implementation must be completed by September 30, 2029.



10. France deploys 1.5 GW of solar in Q3

France added 4.45 GW of new PV capacity in the first three quarters of 2025, with 1.53 GW added in the third quarter alone. Cumulative installed PV capacity reached 29.7 GW by the end of September. Large-scale projects (>500 kW) contributed nearly one-third of new capacity, while small-scale residential systems accounted for the highest number of installations. Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie were among the leading regions. The project pipeline capacity has grown to 36.9 GW.



11. Italy’s first Fer X solar auction allocates 7.7 GW at average price of €0.05682/kWh

Italy's energy agency GSE has completed the first solar auction under the new FER X scheme, allocating 7.7 GW of capacity across 474 projects. The average winning price was EUR 0.05682/kWh, 37.34% below the price ceiling. Concurrently, 0.94 GW was allocated to wind power. The auction received 1,387 proposals totaling 17.5 GW, reflecting strong market response.



12. Irish energy industry calls for 500 MW of storage capacity by 2030

Ireland's grid operator EirGrid is planning to procure 201 MW of long-duration energy storage. However, the industry body Energy Storage Ireland is urging the government to commit to a 2030 target of 500 MW of storage capacity. The proposed procurement contracts have a 10-year term, but the industry suggests extending it to 15 years to ensure investment returns. Ireland recently integrated storage systems into its real-time electricity market to enhance grid flexibility and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.



13. SMA launches new containerized medium-voltage substation for large-scale BESS and solar plants

SMA Solar Technology has launched its new containerized medium-voltage substation, the MVPS-9200, in Europe. It integrates two inverters, a transformer, and a medium-voltage distribution system into a standard 12-meter container. The solution is suitable for large-scale solar and battery storage systems with 1500V DC voltage. It uses SiC-MOSFET technology to reduce losses, supports maintenance at half power, and simplifies plant design and installation.



14. Ofgem approves GBP 10.3 billion investment in UK transmission grid

UK energy regulator Ofgem has approved a five-year GBP 28 billion grid investment budget, of which GBP 10.3 billion is allocated for electricity transmission network upgrades. Total transmission investment could reach GBP 70 billion by 2031, with at least GBP 44 billion already committed. This investment aims to support renewable energy grid integration and is expected to save households an average of GBP 80 per year on bills, although network charges will increase by GBP 108.



15. Germany records growth in solar self-consumption

Calculations by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, based on the core data register and grid operator data, show continuous growth in PV self-consumption in Germany: reaching 8.2 TWh in 2023 and increasing to 12.28 TWh in 2024, accounting for 17% of net PV generation. This growth is driven by high electricity prices, expanded storage capacity, and the adoption of heat pumps/electric vehicles, contributing to grid stability.

16. Large-scale agrivoltaics come to Norway

Norwegian solar developer Energeia AS has been granted a concession for a 46 MW agrivoltaic project (Seval Skog), which will become the country's largest solar project. Located in Øyer municipality in eastern Norway, it covers 72 hectares, features single-axis trackers and 6 MW/12 MWh of storage, and will generate about 53 GWh annually. It integrates pasture for grazing and hay production. Construction is planned for 2026, with commissioning in 2028. The company also has several other PV projects in development. Norway added 49 MW of PV in the first half of 2025, bringing its cumulative capacity to 763 MW.



17. Denmark’s second largest PV plant goes online

Swedish independent power producer Alight has commissioned the 215 MW Lidsø solar plant on Lolland, Denmark, the country's second-largest PV project. Built by European Energy, the plant features about 350,000 panels and operates with year-round sheep grazing. The generated electricity is supplied to Danish State Railways under a long-term PPA. Denmark's cumulative PV capacity exceeded 4 GW by the end of 2024, with an expected 750 MW of new additions in 2025.



18. US battery capacity rises 59% with 14 GW added in 12 months, says EIA

Data from the US Energy Information Administration shows US battery storage capacity increased by 13.8 GW over the past 12 months, a 59.4% year-on-year rise. Utility-scale solar added 31.6 GW in the same period. An additional 22 GW of storage is expected in the coming year, concentrated mainly in Texas and California. Storage, alongside solar, is dominating new US power capacity additions.



19. Dominican Republic brings Caribbean’s largest solar plant online

The Dominican Republic has commissioned the 162.6 MW Coto Peril solar plant, the largest in Central America and the Caribbean. Developed by Spanish company ACCIONA and local investors, it comprises three PV facilities. The plant will generate 286 GWh of clean energy annually, reducing CO2 emissions by over 210,000 tonnes. It also benefits more than 8,000 people through job training and water/electricity improvements. ACCIONA has other operational and under-construction PV projects in the country, continuing to drive renewable energy development and support its energy transition.



20. Optimal solar-plus-storage sizing for heavy industry operation

An Australian research team developed a high-resolution model to assess the feasibility of providing 24/7 electricity to heavy industry using solar PV and storage. The study found that smart grid interaction and industrial load flexibility strategies are more effective at reducing electricity costs than merely lowering technology costs, aiding the transition to 100% renewable power. The research provides an optimized pathway for decarbonizing energy-intensive industries like steel and aluminum.



21. Australian rooftop solar install rates reach 2025 high

Australia added 279 MW of new residential rooftop PV in November 2025, a nearly 14% increase from the previous month, marking the third consecutive month of growth. Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia led the increase, with 30-50 kW systems showing the fastest growth. The national average system size recovered to 10.81 kW, but year-to-date installations remain 13% lower than the same period in 2024.



22. Offshore solar could achieve LCOE of less than $0.06/kWh in Thailand, Malaysia

An international research team completed a global techno-economic assessment of offshore floating PV, finding Thailand and Malaysia to be among the most cost-competitive regions, with levelized cost of electricity potentially below USD 0.06/kWh in some areas. The study considered irradiation, water depth, and engineering constraints, suggesting fixed-tilt bifacial module configurations are suitable for early-stage deployment. LCOE is below USD 0.10/kWh for 34% of suitable global maritime areas, indicating significant scaling potential for offshore solar.

TimeWave Weekly Report on Communications Industry - December 2nd to 8thDuring the period from December 2nd to 8th, 2025,...
09/12/2025

TimeWave Weekly Report on Communications Industry - December 2nd to 8th

During the period from December 2nd to 8th, 2025, the following international news occurred:

1. BSNL reaches nearly 100,000 4G sites in India

India's state-owned operator BSNL has deployed over 97,000 domestically developed 4G sites, with more than 93,500 already operational. The government stated that this equipment is technically upgradeable to 5G. Efforts are underway to improve network reliability by replacing batteries, deploying diesel generators, and installing solar systems. BSNL plans to launch 5G services in Delhi and Mumbai in December 2025.



2. Kyocera exits 5G basestation business

Japan's Kyocera has announced its exit from the 5G base station business, primarily due to rising costs and a lack of a clear path to profitability. The company began 5G base station R&D in 2023, having launched an AI-powered base station using Nvidia chips and formed an Open RAN consortium. Facing competition from giants like Ericsson and Nokia with relatively limited R&D investment, Kyocera will continue its collaboration with KDDI on 28GHz wireless relay technology.



3. du, Nokia claim first deployment of autonomous 5G slicing

UAE operator du and Nokia announced the completion of the world's first commercial deployment of autonomous 5G-Advanced network slicing. The system uses machine learning to monitor network conditions in real-time and automatically adjust radio policies to guarantee differentiated performance for enterprise applications, gaming, XR, and other scenarios. This initiative aims to lay the groundwork for 6G evolution and enhance network service consistency and reliability.



4. 6G just can't seem to get its story straight

Nokia is testing high-frequency 6G wireless technology at its R&D center in Oulu, Finland, aiming to address issues like short coverage range and weak pe*******on associated with high frequencies. Technologies like beamforming and Massive MIMO are used to direct signals precisely to users, much like a flashlight, to compensate for the inherent limitations of high-frequency bands. As mobile communication generations evolve, available spectrum resources are becoming increasingly scarce. 6G may need to use frequencies more than twice as high as the 5G C-band.



5. Eurobites: Telia claims breakthrough with Oslo subway project

Nordic operator Telia announced the deployment of Europe's first digital signaling system based on a commercial mobile network in the Oslo subway, using Siemens' CBTC technology for precise train positioning and efficient scheduling. Meanwhile, asset restructuring at Altice Group caused bond price volatility. Analysts raised questions about the technical challenges of Virgin Media's collaboration with Starlink on direct-to-device services. UK's Virgin Media faces a potential substantial fine over issues with its remote care services.



6. A glimpse of Nokia’s private 5G future – as staff in Europe protest

Nokia confirmed it will provide RAN equipment for Tampnet's offshore 5G project in the Gulf of Mexico, with the core network supplied by Mavenir. This collaboration sparked discussions about its private 5G strategy, coinciding with protests by European employees over the company's restructuring plan, which includes selling its Enterprise Campus Edge division. Analysts believe Nokia may shift towards a hardware-centric sales model rather than integrated services.



7. AT&T doubles down on EchoStar spectrum plan as T-Mobile objects

AT&T plans to acquire EchoStar's 3.45 GHz and 600 MHz spectrum licenses for USD 23 billion, claiming it will enhance competitiveness and benefit consumers. T-Mobile petitioned the FCC to oppose the deal or impose strict coverage conditions, arguing it is not in the public interest and accusing EchoStar of spectrum warehousing for profit. It demands AT&T achieve geographic area coverage (as opposed to conventional population coverage) within five years and verify it through drive tests.



8. Bell bumps Ontario 5G capabilities

Canada's Bell has deployed 3800 MHz mid-band spectrum in parts of Ontario, enhancing 5G network speed and capacity. Compatible smartphone users can achieve peak downlink speeds of up to 3.6 Gbps, representing an approximate 65% increase from pre-deployment levels. This deployment is part of Bell's investment in its 5G-Advanced network, aiming to improve experiences for entertainment, cloud gaming, enterprise AI, and other services.



9. Network slicing market to expand by 2030: ABI Research

ABI Research forecasts that the global 5G network slicing market will grow from USD 6.1 billion in 2025 to USD 67.5 billion in 2030, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 70%. The enterprise market will contribute 64% of revenue, with "horizontal" segments like retail and venues experiencing the fastest growth. Currently, the Asia-Pacific region dominates but its share is expected to decline as other regions catch up.



10. Before 6G, carriers need to monetize 5G Standalone (Reader Forum)

Communication Service Providers (CSPs) need to prioritize monetizing 5G Standalone before prematurely focusing on 6G. Strategies include deploying network slicing, opening APIs, and building private networks to offer differentiated services to enterprises and consumers. Achieving this requires a foundation of end-to-end network observability and data integrity to create sustainable revenue streams, thereby establishing the financial and operational groundwork for the 6G era.



11. Nvidia won't expect an AI-RAN challenge from Google

In the AI-RAN architecture, Nvidia's GPUs are replacing traditional RAN-specific chips and vRAN CPUs to enhance spectrum efficiency. This, however, raises concerns about its dominant position in the industry, comparable to Intel's influence in the CPU domain. Although Google's self-developed TPU chips are used in its cloud platform, they currently do not pose a substantial challenge to Nvidia in the AI-RAN field.

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