Global revenue from private mobile networks is estimated to grow from $2.3 billion in 2025 to $22 billion in 2030, according to an STL Partners forecast, with the manufacturing industry vertical leading the way in terms of spending. The post Private network revenue tipped to hit $22B by 2030 appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Samsung Electronics took the wraps off AI memory technology it stated can deliver eight-times the performance of its previous generation, as the vendor presented its vision on how to address growing demands for compatible infrastructure. The post Samsung targets memory dominance with latest tech appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Telefonica detailed an operation to increase connectivity provision across more than 2,700 sites across Spain for an expected boost in network demand from viewers turning out to see a solar eclipse on 12 August. The post Telefonica shines light on work to aid eclipse viewers appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Australian operator Optus joined a growing upper 6GHz movement, completing tests with Nokia it stated could be fundamental in an eventual transition to 6G. The post Optus, Nokia detail upper 6GHz test outcomes appeared first on Mobile World Live.
SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell claimed Starlink Mobile is positioned to compete directly with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile US, pointing to the trio's roughly $600 billion in combined annual revenue as a measure of the opportunity. The post SpaceX claims Starlink Mobile will rival AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile US appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Chipmaker Intel joined the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation as a premier member, bolstering open-source RAN software development for 5G and future 6G networks. The post OCUDU group signs-up Intel to boost open RAN push appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Anthropic appointed Mariano-Florentino Cuellar as its first chief global affairs officer, as the Claude AI model developer faces escalating political and regulatory friction. The post Anthropic recruits first global affairs chief appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Enrico Salvatori stood down from his longstanding role as the head of Qualcomm’s EMEA operation, with the company selecting an executive with extensive experience of the region as his successor. The post Qualcomm reveals next EMEA head appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Ericsson declared itself set to be a major influence on the development of physical AI and 6G in South Korea after being chosen to be a principle global technology player for the nation’s Hyper-AI Network Infrastructure Demonstration Project. The post Ericsson lands prime role in Korean AI-RAN project appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Apple escalated its trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging at least 11 more former employees may be linked to a scheme to siphon confidential IP to the AI giant. The post Apple ramps up OpenAI trade secrets fight appeared first on Mobile World Live.
The Indian government is planning to offer longer tax exemptions to global technology companies, in a bid to convince them to invest in the country and set up manufacturing hubs that rival China. The post India to solidify tech manufacturing with new tax deal appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Vodafone Egypt forged fresh deals in the field of sports involving digitalisation and fan experience, agreements it argued shift the goalposts of traditional sponsorship and branding moves. The post Vodafone advances Egyptian sporting goals appeared first on Mobile World Live.
The World Bank Group backed the potential of low-cost AI tools to make a significant impact to what it terms developing economies, but cautioned governments must quickly close gaps in connectivity, power access and skills for this to come to pass. The post World Bank urges lower income nations to grasp AI opportunity appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Counterpoint Research revealed demand for DRAM for AI purposes resulted in a change at the top of manufacturer supply tables in Q2, with the company heading the list attaining a market share not seen since 2024. The post AI demand drives DRAM vendor shift appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Kavit and Justin are joined by Srini Kalapala, Verizon's Chief Network Officer for Wireless, to discuss the operator's role as the official provider for the Fifa World Cup 2026, opening up on record-breaking data volumes, stadium capacity and infrastructure challenges. The post Podcast: Inside Verizon’s World Cup connectivity appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Network performance measurement company Ookla revealed North African operators struggled to sustain initial bumps in data rates after launching 5G services in 2025 due to the popularity of the networks. The post Ookla reveals North African 5G progress appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Thai operator True denied media reports claiming China Mobile International was assessing the sale of its entire 7.8% stake, telling shareholders its investor was only looking at potentially disposing of a small portion. The post China Mobile mulls selling part of True stake appeared first on Mobile World Live.
超过20个国家承诺参与一项6G发展计划，该计划旨在通过协调研究方向并建立明确的沟通渠道，在12个月内取得初步实质性进展。 美国国家电信和信息管理局（National Telecommunications and Information Administration，NTIA）透露，美国正与来自欧洲、亚太地区以及中美洲的多个国家共同承诺推进6G发展时间表。 NTIA局长阿里尔·罗斯（Arielle Roth）表示，参与“6G领导力与安全行动倡议”（Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security）的各国正在开展“针对未来通信技术前所未有水平的国际协调”。 罗斯解释称，这些承诺认识到“6G将与5G存在巨大差异”，因此需要采取不同的方法，涵盖安全、创新以及各国未来竞争力等方面。 时间表 参与的国家承诺遵循一项紧凑的时间安排，计划在未来一个月内建立相关机构之间明确的沟通渠道，并在三个月内开始与更广泛的电信行业开展合作。 后三个月的目标包括举行首次会议，讨论当前围绕6G定义和安全问题开展的相关工作，探索政治和经济层面的关注点，并确定潜在障碍。 各国计划在六个月内制定非正式战略，这一目标将通过“专家级别讨论”、交换相关研究论文，或者“仅仅开展更加坦诚的政府间对话”来实现。 Read more... The post 全球各国政府承诺推进紧凑的6G时间表 appeared first on Mobile World Live.
AT&T, T-Mobile US and Verizon teamed with digital identity company Glide.id to deploy its carrier-native security platform which eradicates one-time SMS passwords. The post US operators launch SIM-based security appeared first on Mobile World Live.
OpenAI's ChatGPT reportedly drove the vast majority of identifiable AI spending inside the US House of Representatives, according to an analysis of disbursement records. The post ChatGPT dominates early AI spending by US Congress appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Hughes Network Systems filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking relief from $1.5 billion in debt which matured on 1 August with payment due the following day. The post EchoStar-owned Hughes files for bankruptcy appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Telecom Italia outlined several measures it expects to help towards achieving emission reduction targets in the years to 2050, citing a need to reduce the environmental impact associated with the continued rise in use of digital technologies. The post TIM details €550M green plan to mitigate digital impact appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Rakuten Group took initial steps to advance an existing online medical and pharmacy service by collaborating with J Frontier, a technology company dedicated to the sector. The post Rakuten expands medical app abilities appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Vodafone Group sealed the sale of its 50% holding in VodafoneZiggo to Liberty Global for a total of €1 billion and a 10% holding in the newly created Ziggo Group, a deal announced in February. The post Liberty Global takes full control of VodafoneZiggo appeared first on Mobile World Live.
NTT committed to invest in deep-tech start-up OptQC to advance joint research into quantum computing commenced in November 2025. The post NTT advances OptQC quantum collaboration appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Google pulled a new AI image generation tool from its Google Earth service only a day after launching due to violation of the company’s policies. The post Google pulls Earth AI-image generator tool appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Alibaba bolstered its AI play with the launch of a model it describes as its most powerful in the Qwen series yet, alongside opening a linked workplace platform for public beta testing. The post Alibaba continues AI push with latest Qwen model appeared first on Mobile World Live.
The US National Telecommunications and Information Administration revealed the administration of President Donald Trump cleared plans to study the 4.4GHz band for full-power commercial licensed use, which it claimed as a milestone for securing leadership in 6G technology. The post NTIA approves US 4.4GHz 6G research appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Global smartphone revenue rose 7% year-on-year in Q2 to an historic $109 billion, the highest second-quarter total on record even as shipments declined, Counterpoint Research revealed. The post Smartphone revenue hits $109B as Apple claims record share appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Airbus Defence and Space won prime contractor status for the development of the next SpainSat NG bird, a secure communications satellite for mission-critical government and defence uses. The post Hisdesat picks team for next secure satellite build appeared first on Mobile World Live.
French state investment bank Bpifrance sold a 2.5% stake in Orange for approximately €1.1 billion, but maintained its position as the operator’s largest shareholder. The post French state reduces Orange stake in €1.1B sale appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Infrastructure company Azio AI Holdings signed a master services agreement (MSA) with AT&T worth roughly $2.4 million to provide enterprise fibre connectivity for its first AI data centre campus. The post Azio taps AT&T for fibre link to Texas AI campus appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Japan continued to be lucrative territory for Ericsson, with NTT Docomo picking it to provide RAN baseband platform spanning all generations of its mobile infrastructure. The post Docomo picks Ericsson RAN baseband appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Anthropic disclosed it is investigating three instances of its Claude AI model conducting hacks into companies during a testing process, a week after OpenAI revealed a similar incident. The post Anthropic reveals rogue Claude attacks appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Tim Cook’s last earnings call as the CEO of Apple covered record revenue across iPhone, Mac and services despite ongoing supply constraints for memory chips. The post Apple CEO swan song ends on high note appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Mobile World Live brings you our top three picks of the week as Apple unveiled its device leasing programme, Orange struck a data centre JV deal and Amazon Leo plotted expansion. The post The Friday File: Amazon Leo; Orange JV; Apple appeared first on Mobile World Live.
AT&T switched on a dedicated standalone 5G core for public safety network FirstNet, which the operator described as the first and only such nationwide network built specifically for first responders. The post AT&T rolls out dedicated SA 5G core for FirstNet appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Ericsson signalled its selection as the digital radio system supplier for a multi-billion-dollar rail and public transport project in Australia, a win which puts its 5G systems on track to play a key role in a future Olympic Games. The post Ericsson scoops 5G rail deal down under appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Meta Platforms revealed a dramatic acceleration in its infrastructure commitments, disclosing in a regulatory filing it has secured $279 billion in off-balance sheet lease obligations primarily dedicated to expanding its AI capabilities. The post Meta eyes $279B AI infrastructure expansion appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Vodafone Group completed the purchase of CK Hutchison’s 49% stake in UK joint venture VodafoneThree, less than 14 months after the formation of the operator from their respective mobile operations in the country. The post Vodafone gets UK JV buyout over the line appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Boldyn Networks equipped a pair of Italian hospitals with the connectivity needed to unlock a host of digital health services, overcoming 5G penetration issues by installing equipment inside the facilities. The post Boldyn doctors 5G for Italian hospitals appeared first on Mobile World Live.
The European Union outlined plans to provide €10 billion in funding to build seven AI gigafactories in addition to unlocking €20 billion in private investment for the project. The post EU pulls trigger on €30B AI gigafactory initiative appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Samsung Electronics ha registrado pérdidas operativas en su división de telefonía móvil durante el segundo trimestre por el aumento de Read more... The post Samsung combina pérdidas en móviles con un récord en memoria appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Meta Platforms ha registrado un notable crecimiento de ingresos en el segundo trimestre, impulsado por el buen momento de sus Read more... The post Meta reporta fuertes ingresos en el segundo trimestre pese al gasto en IA appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Qualcomm ha presentado unos resultados del tercer trimestre fiscal que han superado las expectativas de ingresos de Wall Street, aunque Read more... The post Qualcomm supera sus previsiones de ingresos pese a la escasez de memoria appeared first on Mobile World Live.
La Unión Europea ha presentado sus planes para destinar 10.000 millones de euros en financiación a la construcción de siete Read more... The post La UE lanza la convocatoria de 30.000 M€ para gigafábricas de IA appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Samsung Electronics booked an operating loss at its mobile division in Q2 due to elevated component costs and revealed plans for efficiency initiatives at the unit, as it registered another all-time high in overall quarterly earnings driven by memory sales. The post Samsung experiences both sides of memory boom appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Singtel confirmed it was in discussions over selling a stake in Australian subsidiary Optus following media speculation infrastructure investor Morrison is eyeing a holding in the business. The post Singtel in talks over Optus stake sale appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Bell Canada highlighted a growing problem with unauthorised removal of legacy equipment, reporting copper theft rose almost 80% year-on-year in H1 2026. The post Bell brassed-off after copper theft rise appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined his high-stakes vision for AI across consumer and enterprise markets during a Q2 investor call, casting the technological transition as a massive commercial opportunity despite heavy infrastructure outlays and operational charges weighing on profitability. The post Meta eyes enterprise growth as AI spend surges appeared first on Mobile World Live.