• Standalone 5G: The Role of RedCap

    Following earlier blogs on standalone 5G looking at connectivity models and the potential benefits for private mobile networks, I wanted to look at the role of Reduced Capability, or RedCap, ...

  • RedCap 5G: Reduced Capability, Increased Potential

    Currently, the 5G market revolves around 3GPP Release 15 networks and devices, a form of enhanced mobile broadband which is essentially a faster LTE system. Subsequently, an eagerly anticipated evolution ...

  • Standalone 5G: Impact on Industry 4.0 and Private Mobile Networks

    In a previous blog, we assessed the potential impact of standalone 5G on connectivity services for operators and the evolutionary pathway to new business models it offers. To follow on ...

  • Interview with Durga Malladi, Qualcomm

    Earlier this month, I had the chance to speak with Durga Malladi, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Technology Planning and Edge Solutions with Qualcomm Technologies. We had a discussion ...

  • Predictions Event: Interview with John Smee, Qualcomm

    Last week, FDM CCS Insight held its Predictions for 2024 and Beyond event, the full replays of which are available now on demand. As part of the event, I had ...

  • Standalone 5G and the Road Map to New Connectivity Service Models

    The mobile services landscape is being transformed by 5G, which is bringing new capabilities and opportunities for communication service providers. But it also brings challenges in how to deliver these ...

  • RAN Evolution Virtually Opens the Door to 5G Profitability

    A theme that stuck out to me at MWC 2023 was that networks are cool again. They're at the heart of the transformation of an entire industry moving toward agility, ...

  • MWC 2023, Monday 27 February

    Today, MWC officially opened its doors and we saw manufacturers such as Xiaomi and Lenovo launch new devices, operators commit to Open RAN, partnerships emerge for extended reality, and sustainability ...

  • Reducing RAN Energy Usage with Artificial Intelligence

    Energy prices are rising, and mobile network operators are feeling the pinch. In July 2022, Vodafone indicated it may have to raise prices to cope with rising electricity costs; Telenor ...

  • Top 10 Telecom Stories of 2022

    The telecom world has enjoyed another busy year and it's now time for me to share my top stories of 2022. You can also read my previous reviews of 2021 ...