AT&T has flipped the switch on nationwide 5G Standalone, a milestone years in the making and a crucial step toward cloud-native networking. By moving beyond legacy 4G signaling dependencies, Standalone promises the ultra-low latency, flexible service delivery, and edge capabilities that 5G was designed for. But the technology’s true impact will hinge on more than architecture — from device readiness and enterprise adoption to how operators monetize network slicing, RedCap, and other advanced features.
On the spectrum front, Vietnam is laying the groundwork for the next decade of connectivity with a new national plan that frees up prime mid-band and high-frequency airwaves for 6G, Wi-Fi 7, and satellite broadband. The move not only aligns the country with global standards but also opens doors for new services, business models, and cross-sector innovation.
In Europe, BMW is reimagining how cars are built, calling its new car plan its “most innovative” yet. Its new fossil-free, AI-driven plant in Hungary blends automation, real-time analytics, and autonomous transport into a blueprint for next-gen EV manufacturing.
And finally, Verizon is deepening its fixed wireless ambitions with the planned acquisition of Starry, a move aimed at expanding urban broadband reach and doubling FWA subscriptions by 2028.
Catherine Sbeglia Nin
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RCR Wireless News
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5G SA nationwide activated: AT&T’s nationwide 5G Standalone rollout marks a major step toward cloud-native networking. But real impact will depend on device readiness and enterprise adoption.
Vietnam unlocks golden bands: Vietnam’s new national spectrum plan unlocks prime bands for 6G, Wi-Fi 7, and satellite Internet — aligning with global standards while boosting flexibility, innovation, and future-ready connectivity infrastructure.
BMW’s big AI factory: BMW has opened a new fossil-free AI car factory in Hungary — its “most innovative” production site anywhere, integrating its AIQX quality platform, autonomous transport, and real-time analytics.
Dell — AI boom still strong: Michael Dell says the AI data center boom shows no signs of slowing, even as soaring demand strains power supplies — and despite his warning that “at some point there’ll be too many.”
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More private 5G: Three recent deployments — in defence, mining, and manufacturing — illustrate how localized private 5G networks are powering mission-critical operations in Industry 4.0.
Sponsored 5G-A, AI reshape networks: The mobile industry is entering a new era driven by rapid 5G-A rollout and deep AI integration, as operators begin realizing commercial value and exploring new business models, said Huawei’s Eric Zhao.
5G fast-track: BSNL will upgrade all 4G towers to 5G in under eight months using India’s fully homegrown telecom technology stack, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital sovereignty push.
Boldyn’s big three: Boldyn is deploying private and neutral-host networks in Gran Canaria, London, and New York for port logistics, urban densification, and subway connectivity.
The 24/7 AI-driven network: Traditional capacity planning won’t work in the era of agentic AI, where autonomous systems interact, collaborate, and make decisions in dynamic, unpredictable ways.
What We're Reading
Starry-eyed about FWA: Verizon is to acquire fixed wireless broadband provider Starry to boost its urban broadband reach. The deal will help Verizon expand high-speed internet access to MDUs using Starry’s mmWave tech.
SaaS dead by 2028: Argon & Co predicts traditional SaaS will be obsolete by 2028. Quite the headline; it says AI’s agility and ROI will reshape enterprise software and Industry 5.0 drives closer human-AI collaboration.
AI — it’s a big deal: Samsung and OpenAI have a deal to co-develop AI data center infrastructure. Their proposed work spans semiconductors, cloud, and maritime engineering — including floating data centers.
Corporate Claude: An Anthropic blog about its Claude Sonnet 4.5 release, which is driving enterprise AI transformation across major industries, it claims. It cites work with Novo Nordisk, Palo Alto Networks, Salesforce, and IG Group.
Citi prompts AI era: Citi is rolling out mandatory AI prompt-training to 175,000 employees across 80 locations. It suggests that banks now see AI literacy — not just deployment — as a core operational priority.
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