Kester Mann, Director, Consumer and Connectivity at CCS Insight, says new solutions are accelerating the Swedish vendor’s move toward open architectures.

Among other things, CERRE recommends the competitive use of networks by different players – rather than focusing on competition between network owners – to lower entry barriers.

Due to the economic effects of the pandemic, Italian customers are more price sensitive too, and shifting to cheaper sub-brands.

Why ePrivacy must be reformed by Daniel Pataki, VP for Policy and Regulation, Head of Europe, Russia & CIS, GSMA, and Lise Fuhr, Director General, ETNO.

Sponsored: 5G promises a fascinating future filled with what was sci-fi material mere decades ago. We’re heading toward a greener, safer, and more connected world.

Nick Wood looks at how operators are pursuing tower spinoffs and network sharing deals with renewed vigour, as they grapple with the cost of deploying 5G, coverage in-fill and stiff competition.

Simon Navin, Head of High Definition Roads at Ordnance Survey, explains how OS is building an asset management data service using AI, plus fleets of vehicles with camers and sensors.

As full-fibre deployments recover from lockdown disruption, FTTH market fundamentals look healthy, but challenges remain for network rollout and customer take-up, writes Michelle Donegan.

Operators typically spend 80% of budget on integration & routine ops, leaving very little to invest in new innovative services and technologies.

Interest in satellite-based 5G services is reaching new heights. Governments need to fill coverage gaps; verticals want connectivity to address their specific needs, writes Nick Wood.

Caroline Gabriel, Research Director, Rethink Research, warns that enthusiasm is veering dangerously close to hype, and O-RAN is not guaranteed to succeed.

Jonatan Matsson, Partner at Kearney writes that while Covid-19 has been damaging, it's created an opportunity for telcos to diversify, enhance and refine their portfolios.

Grant Lenahan and Francis Haysom explore how the communications world has changed dramatically, and cloud-based technologies are accelerating this change.

An exclusive interview with Mr Lim Chinn Hwa, Senior Director (Smart Nation Platform Solutions), GovTech Singapore, and keynote speaker at our virtual event, 5G: Performing at the Edge.