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In its regular 5G market reports, the GSA is increasingly tracking satellite and its deepening relationship with the mobile ecosystem, as it becomes more mainstream. Anne Morris,Contributing Editor, Light Reading Direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity generated considerable excitement at last month's Mobile World Congress with a plethora of announcements from operators.

Ruth Brown,Senior Principal Analyst, Omdia Download Ready Click below to begin your download. To move beyond basic operational efficiency, operators must embrace knowledge-based architectures that prioritize data relationships over traditional network-centric KPIs. This paper explores the limitations of current AIOps systems and highlights how knowledge-based systems serve as the critical backbone for agentic AI, enabling context-aware decision-making in complex multi-agent ecosystems.

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Roku is touting a new milestone, claiming its platform now streams to 100 million households worldwide. #pressrelease Today, Roku announced it has surpassed 100 million streaming households worldwide, a major milestone that highlights the company's scale and momentum. This achievement reflects the broader shift in viewing habits, as streaming becomes the primary way people watch TV.

Quickplay said it has deployed Gray Media's new streaming platform across 113 US markets. The platform, architected by Quickplay, taps into Google Cloud. #pressrelease Following on the heels of the deal announced last August to unify Gray Media's (NYSE: GTN) digital footprint, Quickplay today announced the full-scale deployment of Gray Media's next-generation streaming platform.

Verizon is bringing 5G, FWA and broadcast tech to certain 2026 World Cup venues and fan events as part of its sponsorship of the global soccer tourney. Of note, Verizon has deployed nearly 140 small cells and temporary cell sites to boost coverage and capacity. #pressrelease As the host countries prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Verizon has been instrumental in designing and delivering the connected experience that will power the world’s most anticipated soccer tournament.

Omdia spells out telcos' 'unique challenges' in implementing data sovereignty requirements compared to other businesses. Anne Morris,Contributing Editor, Light Reading How and where data is used and stored has certainly become a more pressing concern amid the growing use of cloud-based services, the rise in geopolitical turbulence and the increasing desire to erect virtual national boundaries.

The GSMA has teamed up with gaming, esports and creator media group Veloce to highlight the opportunity for network APIs in these areas. To highlight the opportunities for quality on demand (QoD) APIs, the GSMA has teamed up with Veloce, a company focused on gaming, esports and content creation.

Omdia study finds that providers have scaled compute for AI workloads, but networking infrastructure is becoming a critical constraint. #pressrelease Many neoclouds are not prepared for the networking demands of artificial intelligence, according to a new audit by Omdia, which warns enterprises to scrutinize suppliers beyond raw compute capacity.

Optimum is getting more aggressive in mobile with a new 'UnBig Your Bill' campaign in retail outlets that provides consumers with like-for-like price comparisons with AT&T and Verizon. #pressrelease Optimum, a leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, today announced the launch of UnBig Your Bill across all Optimum retail stores.