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  • Satellite Stars for Orange at OpenTech 2025

    It was great to be back in Paris this week to attend Orange's innovation and technology event, OpenTech. This is the third year for the showcase, which brought together hundreds ...

  • China Unicom Seeks to Democratize AI with Its Own Cloud Service

    As telecom operators strive for fresh ways to profit on their networks, China Unicom's cloud AI services for households and individuals recently caught my eye as a novel approach. This ...

  • Qualcomm’s Vision for 6G and Transformation of the User Experience

    Qualcomm is synonymous with the advancement of each mobile technology generation and leads in research and development for wireless technologies. It's also central to the 6G standards-setting process through its ...

  • Balancing Engagement and Responsibility: Lessons from TCL

    As an analyst focused on the world of connected devices, I'm always fascinated by the tension companies face in striking a balance between driving user engagement and promoting responsible behaviours. ...

  • Operators Explore the Opportunity of Intelligent-Ready Buildings

    In a recent Insight Series report, my colleague Bola Rotibi highlighted a major new trend: intelligent-ready buildings. Intelligent-ready buildings are spaces that are more than digitally equipped, they're network-aware, data-rich, ...

  • TIM Turns to Energy to Fuel Revenue Growth

    I'm often asked how telecom operators can boost spending among consumers by offering services beyond connectivity. It's a dilemma: moving into new areas offers fresh revenue opportunities amid a seemingly ...

  • Lendable Leads Fintech into UK Mobile Market

    Earlier this month, Lendable became the first finance brand to launch a mobile service in the UK. The company, which specializes in personal loans, is piggybacking on the Vodafone network ...

  • Raising Upload Performance for Mobile AI with FDD Massive MIMO

    There's renewed interest in ending the twin 5G digital divides — between rural and urban 5G, and between indoor and outdoor. 5G has tended to offer fast speeds only where ...

  • Predictions Preview: What to Expect at This Year’s Event

    This Thursday in London, more than 200 delegates from across the technology sector will gather for CCS Insight's Predictions for 2026 and Beyond event, hosted by VodafoneThree. Our analysts will ...

  • European Operators Eye Merger Opportunities

    Mergers and acquisitions are firmly back on the agenda for European telecom operators. For years, regional regulators have pushed back against consolidation, fearful of the potential impact on pricing and ...