LG CNS is set to build Korea’s first overseas AI data center in Jakarta, delivering Indonesia’s largest AI facility with eco-friendly infrastructure, GPU capabilities, and telecom-neutral access by 2026.

China Tower’s profit rose 8% in H1 2025 as growth shifts from traditional towers to smart infrastructure, including AI-powered services, green energy systems, underground connectivity, and edge computing.

Despite steady progress from CSPs in replacing legacy components, Open RAN networks still aren’t being deployed as originally envisioned. With fronthaul technologies maturing and deployments well underway, what’s holding back widespread adoption after all these years?. Join RCR

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Airtel’s digital unit Xtelify launched a sovereign cloud and global telco software suite, signing deals with @Singtel, @enjoyGLOBE, and Airtel Africa to expand AI-powered platforms across Asia and Africa.

Wireless Logic has acquired US MVNO Zipit Wireless and its Canadian unit Mtrex Networks, expanding its IoT reach in North America; it is the UK firm’s 12th acquisition in just a few years.

Three strategic fiber deals — Bluebird-Everstream, BCE-Ziply, and Uniti-Windstream — signal a shift toward scaled infrastructure, rural expansion, and capital efficiency as fiber cements its role in powering AI, cloud, and enterprise growth.

Given the enormous sums and power in play, it sounds churlish –  even tone-deaf – to say all the AI industry is somehow misunderstood. But something doesn’t add up, and often it’s the judgement of its real potential value.

#AI adoption in telecom is accelerating, with telcos moving from experimentation to real-world deployments. The focus is now on refining AI use cases, growing business strategies and unlocking real ROI. RCR Wireless News' latest market pulse report explores the latest innovation

🚀 You’re invited: RCR Wireless News’ virtual NTN Forum on September 9th. As 5G matures and 6G takes shape, non-terrestrial networks are key to enabling global, resilient connectivity. Join the virtual event to explore how NTNs are converging with terrestrial systems—technically,

Vodafone Idea’s phased 5G rollout now covers 17 cities across India, as the operator boosts network capacity and coverage with smarter tech, new spectrum deployments, and AI-powered infrastructure upgrades.

Telco assets like metro hubs and co/lo sites can host lightweight AI workloads, and make old MEC concepts newly relevant. But telcos face a challenge as well to handle the unique traffic demands of A content, especially at the edge.

Talks underway: Ericsson is reportedly eyeing a minority stake in Intel’s upcoming Network and Edge Group (NEX) spin-off — aiming to secure long-term silicon supply.

India’s new draft telecom policy targets full 4G coverage, 90% 5G access, a global 6G R&D leadership role, and massive rural fiber upgrades—backed by $11.5B in expected yearly investment.

A smorgasbord of new private 5G projects, including with the biggest coal producer in India, the second biggest cargo port in Croatia, and a little stretch of rural rail in the British shires. All good stuff, and more proof of the momentum and variety with this technology.

There will be more than 40,000 private 4G and 5G networks in 2030 — growth of nearly 500% versus today, says analyst house Kaleido Intelligence. Almost 80% will be private 5G at the end of the forecast period, rather than 4G/LTE, and over 60% will be in North America and Europe.

🚀 Over 400 telecom professionals are already registered for 6G Forum on October 7th. Will you be joining them?. Hear from companies like @ATT, @reliancejio, @Telefonica and more as they explore:.💡 The business case for 6G.💡 Cross-industry collaboration.💡 AI-native networks

Europe has approved a unified framework for non-cellular satellite IoT in the 862–870MHz — a big win for LoRaWAN after years of patchwork regulation. Twenty two regulators have confirmed the change; Middle East regulators are ready to "copy and paste".

Rakuten has officially launched Rakuten AI, its new agentic AI platform, now available via Rakuten Link and a web app. An e-commerce rollout on Rakuten Ichiba is coming this autumn.

Reliance Industries is looking to raise $6 billion from 5% IPO of Jio Platforms, well below standard offerings. The timing remains uncertain as Reliance weighs market conditions and subscriber growth.