• Avoid Network Outages with Automation and AI Tools to Make Core Networks More Stable

    Networks are becoming more complicated, needing improved tools to ensure they continue to operate correctly. As 5G evolves there are more complicated service guarantees to be managed through network slices, ...

  • Telecom Leaders in Asia Stress Need for Collaboration and Partnerships

    At the Digital Leaders Programme at MWC Shanghai, I was among some of the most senior leaders in China and the Asia–Pacific region to discuss the role of AI and ...

  • Broadcom Cements European Credentials for Data and Cloud Sovereignty

    Data sovereignty is about the legal ability to control how data can be shared and used. Sounds simple, but how it's applied can vary significantly. What does it mean from ...

  • MWC Shanghai Puts a Spotlight on 5G-Advanced Innovation

    Mobile network generations evolve enormously over time. There isn't a single 5G standard, but now with the arrival of 5G-Advanced we're up to four major 5G versions. Announcements and examples ...

  • ZTE’s Full-Stack and Green Computing Solutions Drive AI Advancement at MWC Shanghai

    AI was one of the major topics at MWC Shanghai, which took place last week with CCS Insight in attendance. Among the eye-catching announcements in this area, we saw ZTE ...

  • UK MVNO Market More Relevant Than Ever

    The UK has long been characterized by its vibrant market for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). Indeed, it played host to the world's first MVNO, Virgin Mobile, which launched on ...

  • European Circular Economy Players Battle with EU’s USB-C Mandate

    On 28 December, the EU will introduce the Radio Equipment Directive, defining the requirements of the "common charging" solution and requiring phones to support USB-C. Most people agree it's a ...

  • Talking Cars, Chips and PCs with Qualcomm’s Akash Palkhiwala

    There's no doubt this is shaping up to be a good year for Qualcomm. Its Snapdragon chips continue to dominate the premium smartphone market, and the company seems to have ...

  • Prediction Comes True as Vodafone Deploys Free eSIM at Glastonbury

    CCS Insight has noted eSIM as a hot topic for CCS Insight since the launch of the iPhone XR, XS and XS Max in September 2018. Apple's decision to include ...

  • Keeping Festivals Connected

    Investment in Event-Specific Networks Keep Growing As the festival season gets underway in the UK, the challenge of how to provide the best possible mobile coverage once again becomes a ...