Key themes that will shape test and measurement in 2026 From historic AI spendings to ambitious 6G roadmaps, test and measurement players have their eyes set on some of the biggest trends of 2026 The top technology trends of 2026 are not isolated shifts — but tightly interwoven themes representing a world that is complex, hyperconnected, and driven by AI. … Published on: 2026-01-27 Source: RCR Wireless NEC readies 5G massive MIMO radio for 2026 launch NEC plans an initial Japan launch in early fiscal 2026, followed by international versions later in the year In sum – what to know: Throughput and efficiency gains – NEC’s new massive MIMO RU delivers up to 54% downlink and 48% uplink throughput improvements while cutting power consumption by more… Published on: 2026-01-27 Source: RCR Wireless Entel Peru increases 3.5 GHz spectrum for 5G Entel said the added capacity will support use cases that depend on low latency and high reliability, including telemedicine, connected education, and industrial automation In sum – what to know: Up to 100 MHz activated – Entel increased its usable 5G spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band from 20 MHz… Published on: 2026-01-27 Source: RCR Wireless The big dig – how edge AI inference shifts the fibre bottleneck As AI workloads move from centralised training to distributed inference, the industry’s infrastructure challenge is changing shape. Power and land matter, but Nvidia, SUBCO, and Zayo – on a panel at PTC’26 – argue that connectivity, latency, and scale in terrestrial and subsea fibre networks are fast becoming the next… Published on: 2026-01-27 Source: RCR Wireless FCC Ends E-Rate Support for School Bus WiFi, Hotspots The FCC is ending E-Rate support for WiFi and hotspots on school buses. The change is effective on February 20, according to Womble Bond Dickinson’s Rural Spectrum Scanner. The program helps […] The post FCC Ends E-Rate Support for School Bus WiFi, Hotspots appeared first on Inside Towers. Published on: 2026-01-27 Source: Inside Towers RCR Wireless News launches the Defense Communications Forum January 27, 2026 – RCR Wireless News has announced the launch of the Defense Communications Forum, a new event dedicated to addressing the evolving communications challenges defense organizations face as they modernize critical infrastructure. Defense and goverment agencies worldwide are under growing pressure to integrate advanced technologies that deliver secure,… Published on: 2026-01-27 Source: RCR Wireless Minimal Cell Site Outages Reported for Severe Winter Storm Cell outages were minimal as carriers reported the status of their cell sites and whether their networks were operational after a massive winter storm dumped heavy snow and ice across […] The post Minimal Cell Site Outages Reported for Severe Winter Storm appeared first on Inside Towers. Published on: 2026-01-27 Source: Inside Towers Blue Origin Unveils TeraWave, Its Multi-Orbit Satellite Constellation Blue Origin, headquartered in Kent, WA, introduced TeraWave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. The company says TeraWave […] The post Blue Origin Unveils TeraWave, Its Multi-Orbit Satellite Constellation appeared first on Inside Towers. Published on: 2026-01-27 Source: Inside Towers Raffles, Golf & Giving Back at NATE UNITE 2026 NATE UNITE 2026 returns to Las Vegas February 23–26, taking place at the impressive Caesars Forum. Alongside the education, networking, and exhibits the industry looks forward to each year, attendees […] The post Raffles, Golf & Giving Back at NATE UNITE 2026 appeared first on Inside Towers. Published on: 2026-01-27 Source: Inside Towers Rohde & Schwarz, Qualcomm, Motorola demo live 5G Broadcast in Brazil amid TV 3.0 push The demonstration shows live delivery of television content and added services to Motorola smartphones In sum — what to know: 5G Broadcast PoC: R&S, Qualcomm and Motorola showcased a proof of concept (PoC) of 5G Broadcast at the SET Expo 2025 event in São Paulo, Brazil. Direct: The PoC delivered… Published on: 2026-01-26 Source: RCR Wireless VIAVI Solutions Webinar: De-risking Open RAN at speed Open RAN promises innovation and freedom, but only if performance, timing, and security work flawlessly together. Join experts Owen O’Donnell, Wireless Product Marketing Manager at VIAVI and Paul Norris, Strategic Account Director at Calnex Solutions to learn how the strategic partnership between VIAVI and Calnex Solutions removes the complexity, cost,… Published on: 2026-01-26 Source: RCR Wireless Under-supply to over-supply – the generational AI build-cycle Hyperscaler capex is surging, vacancy has all but vanished, and AI is pushing data centre demand far beyond traditional hubs – but questions remain over power, people, and long-term returns as development spills into secondary and tertiary markets. In sum – what to know: Mega buildout – hyperscaler spending on… Published on: 2026-01-26 Source: RCR Wireless Ericsson Projects Growth for 2026, Anticipates More Job Cuts Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) reported organic sales its 4Q25 and full-year 2025 were up six percent year-over-year, and two percent YoY, respectively, in a year where the global wireless networking market […] The post Ericsson Projects Growth for 2026, Anticipates More Job Cuts appeared first on Inside Towers. Published on: 2026-01-26 Source: Inside Towers Senate Panel to Review Upcoming FirstNet Reauthorization The Senate Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media plans to hold a hearing tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, titled: “On the Front Lines of Connectivity: Examining FirstNet’s Role in Public Safety.” As […] The post Senate Panel to Review Upcoming FirstNet Reauthorization appeared first on Inside Towers. Published on: 2026-01-26 Source: Inside Towers Advertising Review Board Finds T-Mobile Failed to Fix Misleading Savings Claims The National Advertising Review Board (NARB) has ruled that T-Mobile did not comply with recommendations to stop misleading cost-savings claims for its wireless plans. The case, brought by Verizon, centered […] The post Advertising Review Board Finds T-Mobile Failed to Fix Misleading Savings Claims appeared first on Inside Towers. Published on: 2026-01-26 Source: Inside Towers 1 2 3 … Next
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