Category: National & Global Policy

Qualcomm: Prepping telecom infrastructure for AI-native 6G rollouts

Qualcomm has formed a broad coalition of industry partners to accelerate the development and global rollouts of AI-native 6G networks. The initiative establishes a milestone-driven roadmap targeting commercial availability from 2029 onwards. Future cel…

Using AI to slash 5G emissions and hit ESG goals

Implementing AI solutions in 5G networks can drastically slash energy emissions and accelerate progress toward critical ESG goals. 5G energy efficiency is often viewed as a line item for network operators, but new data suggests it is a macroeconomic le…

Europe’s digital infrastructure: Regulatory headwinds stall ambitions

Europe’s digital infrastructure ambitions face regulatory headwinds as industry groups warn proposals may widen the global investment gap. For business leaders assessing their long-term European operations, the current regulatory direction suggests pot…

How fragmented regulation stifles mobile security innovation

Fragmented security regulation costs mobile operators billions, diverting resources from threat mitigation toward administrative compliance. For security execs in the telecoms sector, the remit has expanded well beyond securing network perimeters. A ne…

GSMA: Act now to avoid spectrum crunch with 6G mobile networks

The GSMA suggests future 6G mobile networks providing connectivity for smart cities, logistics, and remote workforces face a spectrum crunch. According to the GSMA, cities housing over 50 percent of the global urban population will face capacity constr…

AI regulations in telecoms: Navigating the complex web

AI in telecoms walks a tightrope between immense opportunity and an increasingly complex web of global regulations. The technology is now deeply embedded in virtually all aspects of a telco’s business, from network optimisation and predictive maintenan…

GSMA: North America mobile industry fuels $1.6T economic growth

A new report from the GSMA has revealed the immense economic growth power of the mobile industry across North America, with its contribution nearing $1.6 trillion in 2024. This figure represents five percent of the region’s total GDP and shows ho…