telecommunications Light Reading 14h ago
Verizon finds work for DT's former CTO among all the AI agents
Promoted last October, Abdu Mudesir quit the top tech job at Deutsche Telekom just a few months later and has now popped up at Verizon.
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telecommunications Light Reading 23h ago
Cable One touts network investments
Cable One said it has invested nearly $1 billion over the last three years on enhancing the capabilities of its networks. #pressrelease
telecommunications Light Reading 1d ago
Mobile, AI, streaming and broadband policy on tap at TIS 2026
NCTC and ACA Connects reveal keynoters and session topics for The Independent Show 2026, set for July 26-29 in Orlando. #pressrelease
telecommunications Light Reading 1d ago
Ciena poised for more growth as AI network spending shows no signs of stopping
Ciena once again reported growing revenue and earnings amid the ongoing AI network spending spree, with CSO David Rothenstein telling Light Reading that the current boom is unlikely to end anytime soon, and agentic AI could amplify current trends.
telecommunications Light Reading 1d ago
Cable asks FCC for expedited waiver on broadband routers
NCTA, an org that represents many US cable operators, wants the FCC to grant an expedited waiver for foreign-made consumer broadband routers that require limited memory and materials alterations.
telecommunications Light Reading 1d ago
Global enterprises face AI scaling crisis – Tata Communications
New report from Tata Communications and Bloomberg Media Studios says 77% view AI as board-level priority, yet two-thirds rely on legacy infrastructure. #pressrelease
telecommunications Light Reading 1d ago
WLAN revenues rise even in face of memory shortages
Dell'Oro Group said Q1 2026 WLAN revenues were driven by a 14% rise in unit shipments and an increase in average selling price. #pressrelease
telecommunications Light Reading 1d ago
Wireless service is cheaper than ever, but carriers are leaving money on the table
After four years of flat connectivity prices and rising incomes, telecom claims less than 1% of household spending. Carriers haven't figured out what to do with that leverage yet.
telecommunications Light Reading 1d ago
AT&T expands open RAN and cloud is on the horizon
AT&T is expanding open RAN rollout and poised to scale cloud RAN in latest progress update on its five-year wireless network upgrade project with Ericsson.
telecommunications Light Reading 1d ago
Eurobites: European Commission unwraps tech sovereignty package
Also in today's sovereignty-soaked EMEA regional roundup: Telefónica's Murtra on the dignity of digital autonomy; hospital group prescribes Orange's Live Intelligence for GenAI needs; MTN Zambia turns to Huawei's LampSite for indoor 5G.
telecommunications Light Reading 1d ago
Openreach fiber monopoly is a growing threat, says Nexfibre CEO
Without the wholesale competition a Netomnia takeover would create, the UK could be stuck with a dominant Openreach, says Nexfibre CEO Rajiv Datta, citing new research.
telecommunications Light Reading 2d ago
Dobson Fiber connects with Reach on mobile launch
Oklahoma-based Dobson Fiber has launched a handful of by-the-gig and unlimited mobile plans via a partnership with Reach.
telecommunications Light Reading 2d ago
ViaTunisia subsea segment reaches ready for service
The Marseille to Bizerte route of the Medusa system is now operational establishing a new digital bridge between Europe and North Africa. #pressrelease
telecommunications Light Reading 2d ago
Handset outlook darkens on war, memory costs
Mid- and low-end handset firms are eyeing an exit from the smartphone market, says Counterpoint.
telecommunications Light Reading 2d ago
AT&T streamlines fiber plans
Beginning June 7, AT&T customers can choose from four fiber speed plans: 300 Mbit/s, 500 Mbit/s, 1-Gig and 5-Gigs, with the option to bundle home Internet and wireless at a discount. #pressrelease
telecommunications Light Reading 2d ago
Kinetic surpasses 2M fiber premises
Kinetic surpassed 2 million fiber premises built across its 18-state service area. The milestone was reached in the greater Lexington, Kentucky, region. #pressrelease
telecommunications Light Reading 2d ago
Cisco: AI driving a 'network supercycle'
Data and latency demands for AI paired with AI agents and strict security requirements are fueling a 'network supercycle,' says Cisco's Jeetu Patel. Execs also were asked if they foresee an AI 'bubble' similar to the dot-com era.
telecommunications Light Reading 2d ago
Eurobites: Ofcom highlights poor mobile coverage on trains, surprises no one
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: ViaTunisia subsea cable section ready for service; CMA helps publishers fight back in the AI battle; latest on Meta's 'gatekeeper' status.
telecommunications ISPreview UK 2d ago
Government Confirms Sir Ian Cheshire as Ofcom’s New UK Chairman
The Government’s Technology Secretary, Liz Kendall, has today confirmed the widely expected (here) decision to appoint Sir Ian Cheshire as the next Chairman of the UK’s telecoms, internet and media regulator, Ofcom – replacing Michael Grade (Lord Grade of Yarmouth) in the post after his 4-year term came to an end. Sir Ian is the […]
telecommunications ISPreview UK 2d ago
Rural Broadband ISP Airband Name Alan Mitchell as New Managing Director
Alternative network provider Airband, which has rolled out a mixed Full Fibre (FTTP) and Fixed Wireless (FWA) broadband network across rural parts of England and North Wales, has today announced another leadership change by promoting Alan Mitchell to be their new Managing Director (MD). Alan, who has over 25 years of experience in senior leadership […]