As the world begins to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, mobile operators have turned their attention back to network-building. There is also an increased focus among some on open access radio networks (Open RAN), as well as on 6G-related activities. Read more...

The big news for 2020 and 2021 was the global Covid-19 pandemic. It brought challenges for mobile operators as people increasingly relied on mobile and broadband networks to work, study and stay in touch. Read more...

For mobile operators, the focus remains on deploying 5G in 2020, although AT&T and Verizon are already offering services in selected US cities. In Europe, 5G will be rolled out in 700 MHz and 3.5 GHz, while US and Asian players are using mmWave bands such as 28 GHz and… Read more...

In general operators are keen to be seen as 5G leaders but have greater reservations about the use of mmWave bands than the vendors do. Read more...