Miguel Carames

SNS Just Released its Comprehensive 2000+ Page Report on Private 5G [Access here – purchase required: https://lnkd.in/eh-RzAxE] Summary available via Fierce Wireless: https://lnkd.in/eFBnjTTt I've been reading SNS Telecom reports for over a decade—starting with their early IoT and 5G editions—and have always found them deeply researched, evidence-based, and packed with real-world case studies and hard data. Their previous Private LTE & 5G report (2020) projected that by 2025, global spend would surpass $9B, with Private 5G alone expected to hit $3.3B. This latest edition focuses exclusively on Private 5G, and now estimates $1.9B in global spend by 2025, growing to $5B by 2028 (CAGR: 41%). This isn’t a market collapse—rather, it reflects a realistic recalibration due to slower-than-expected adoption, driven by: - The design and operational complexity of custom-built Private 5G networks - The absence of a unified global unlicensed spectrum (unlike Wi-Fi) - Skill and knowledge gaps within enterprise IT teams Key Industry Segments Driving Adoption: - Manufacturing - Military - Healthcare - Mining In my own experience, these align well (though I personally have limited experience in healthcare). The top motivators for Private 5G adoption typically include: - Ubiquitous coverage in harsh or hazardous environments → Seen in mining, oil & gas, military zones, and high-temp shop floors - Seamless indoor/outdoor mobility → Powering AMRs, smart logistics, and connected equipment across warehouses and factories - High-bandwidth use cases → Supporting computer vision, remote inspections, and real-time video collaboration The ecosystem is maturing rapidly: - OEMs like Nokia and Ericsson, alongside smaller OEMs with dedicated enterprise sales teams and lower cost solutions - Leading SIs are with domain knowledge, building deep Private 5G expertise - Hyperscalers like AWS Private 5G, Azure MEC and more recently Google 5G core as a service are simplifying deployment and integration - Independent consulting firms are contributing design frameworks, ROM calculators, and decision-support tools - Torchbearers like Tesla and John Deere are demonstrating the art of the possible With thousands of deployments already live and a rapidly expanding knowledge base, I believe we’re nearing a tipping point—where proven tools, deployment models, and regulatory clarity converge to accelerate global adoption. Would love to hear your perspectives—especially if you’re seeing similar trends in your industry. Update on 6/26/25 - https://lnkd.in/ezKsUBrm - Big win for Verizon & Nokia. Key to note that Verizon has grabbed this over the domestic operators! #Private5G #5G #EnterpriseConnectivity #IndustrialIoT #SmartManufacturing #EdgeComputing #SNSReport #DigitalTransformation #WirelessInnovation

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T-Mobile has driven a lot of firsts in wireless — but this one’s game-changing across the board.   We're launching plans packed with added benefits, T-Satellite coverage on select plans, and a 5-year price guarantee on talk, text, and 5G data — all with America’s largest 5G network!   This is how the Un-carrier combines industry-shaking innovative connectivity with an experience that truly puts customers first 👏👏 https://lnkd.in/ggBGdKEb

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In times of crisis, connectivity is a lifeline. T-Mobile invests heavily in planning, preparation and training to minimize service disruptions. But what happens when towers or radios are damaged — or when emergencies happen beyond the reach of traditional networks?    That’s where T-Satellite comes in. It’s a breakthrough solution that extends connectivity when and where it’s needed most — for first responders, public safety agencies and everyday mobile users.    Jon Freier perfectly captures the importance of this satellite-to-mobile service: https://lnkd.in/dd9xhBxv

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🚀 𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗜-𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝟱𝗚 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟲𝗚 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮 $𝟭 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 that could redefine how mobile networks are built. Their goal? ➡️ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗔𝗡 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲-𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱, 𝗚𝗣𝗨-𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 enabling telcos to deploy AI-native 5G-Advanced and 6G networks via simple software upgrades. Field trials start in 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, with commercial rollouts by 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴. Analysts expect the 𝗔𝗜-𝗥𝗔𝗡 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱 $𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬. 🔍 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 : 💡 1) 𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝟭 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗣𝗨 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗘 Baseband functions like modulation and MIMO decoding will run on GPUs instead of ASICs allowing faster innovation and native AI inside the RAN. ⚙️ 2) 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘-𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗢 𝟲𝗚 A unified GPU platform lets operators evolve from 5G → 5G-Advanced → 6G through software updates. 🌐 3) 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘 Base stations become AI-enabled edge nodes, hosting real-time analytics and industrial automation workloads. 🤝 4) 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗙𝗧 Compute, server, and telecom vendors now collaborate — making the RAN truly cloud-native and open. 👉 Read the full article on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eurS3Emr #5G #AI #Telecom #6G #RAN #OpenRAN #AINetworks #training #job

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Unlike other industries #AI adoption is not going to be optional for #mobile... Credit: Sean Kinney RCR Wireless News Choi described multi-radio access spectrum sharing (MRSS) as the mechanism to govern shared spectrum across 5G, 6G, Wi-Fi, satellite-based, and other radio access mediums. “As we move toward 6G, we are entering an era where spectrum sharing, massive bandwidth, and ultra-dense deployments make…conventional, manual network management completely impossible.” AI models can predict spectrum occupancy and demand patterns based on historical and real-time data to enable proactive spectrum allocation before congestion or interference occurs. Reinforcement learning agents can continuously calibrate the optimal way to allocate spectrum across different access technologies. And AI agents, working across radio and edge sites, can autonomously balance traffic loads. “Without artificial intelligence technology, the complexity and speed required for the efficient MRSS operation in 6G would be practically unmanageable, making AI-native RAN architecture in 6G an essential foundation for the future,” Choi said. https://lnkd.in/gjzWCRBv

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OpenCape BEAD Update: You may or may not be aware, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has received $147M in Federal BEAD funds (Broadband Equity Access Deployment). OpenCape met the revised midnight deadline yesterday and has applied for funding for Provincetown, Orleans, Chatham and Bourne. Hopefully, some of these Massachusetts dollars will flow to Massachusetts-based companies that are making a real difference locally. Our model is proven. Our execution is disciplined. Our commitment is long-standing. #opencape #fiberbroadband #BEAD #capecod

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Back in September, we shared Volume 1 of the VIAVI Reference Guide to Fiber Optic Testing. Now we’re bringing you Volume 2. This edition takes a deeper dive into advanced fiber characterization, including: 🔹 Chromatic Dispersion (CD) 🔹 Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) 🔹 Attenuation Profiles 🔹 Best practices for qualifying high-speed fiber links and entire networks As networks evolve to higher speeds and denser wavelength services, mastering these concepts is critical for technicians, engineers, and network planners. Download your copy now: https://lnkd.in/eZzXWrSJ #FiberTech #LearningInTheField #FiberTesting

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Are our AI systems operating as a company-wide intelligence, or just a series of unconnected tools? For years, operators have invested aggressively in AI, yet returns often lag behind the investment. This isn’t a technical flaw—it’s a leadership and architecture issue. In my guest post for the GSMA Services Partnership Programme, I argue that the next era of Telecom won't be defined by who has the most AI, but by who coordinates it best. We need to move beyond "point solutions" toward a coordinated, multi-agent response that syncs the network, billing, and customer care in real-time. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this shift. Full article: https://lnkd.in/gG7XS83a Metafore GSMA Ori Sasson #DigitalTransformation #Telco #Innovation #AIStrategy

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For decades, CSPs poured billions into 4G, 5G, spectrum, and radio networks — yet much of the digital value was captured above the network. Why? Because the value is not in infrastructure alone but also in the intelligence layer. In 2024, the top 100 operators generated $1.75T in revenue — but spent $1.38T in OPEX. That’s a massive opportunity to unlock profits. And it won’t be solved by more spectrum or faster radios. It will be solved by AI, automation, and a rethink of OSS/BSS and IT — from back-office systems into engines of growth, monetization, and customer experience. Legacy silos across billing, CRM, and network data are holding back innovation. Modern data platforms harnessing graph datasets and agentic AI will help change the trajectory — turning raw data into real-time intelligence that can act, orchestrate, and monetize. We’re already seeing it happen: > AI-driven anomaly detection and traffic prediction > Digital twins optimizing network energy use > Intent-based automation cutting order-to-cash cycles > GenAI agents accelerating catalog migration and product design Suppliers like Ericsson are embedding AI and automation across OSS/BSS to help CSPs reclaim control of key revenue levers. The winners will be those who shift investment toward the intelligence layer — building platforms that activate data, scale automation, and create new revenue streams. The question isn’t who builds the fastest network anymore. It’s who builds the smartest platform. For more on how this is being applied check out: https://lnkd.in/ehZhAk3h #Telecom #AI #Automation #OSS #BSS #AgenticAI #5G #NetworkAutomation #DigitalTransformation #AppledoreResearch #InnovatorsDilemma

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In an FCC filing, US Telecom comes out against out of band Stir/Shaken for legacy TDM networks, and in favor of an all IP Network. Basically, the filing says investing in legacy TDM is expensive, a waste of money, has security holes, and in some cases is all but impossible. And that the transition to IP should be left to market-based solutions, like IPVS exchange. And really importantly, it argues that there should be no mandated time period for switching over. (That is, it's impossible to simply mandate the timing for a technological solution.) The reasonable question to ask is: what's to prevent the market solution from taking forever? And in the meantime, like now, leaving us with a huge, gaping hole that is currently allowing massive number of illegal robocalls to flow through it? https://lnkd.in/g7SwRmhs

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The convergence of an AI/Data Center boom and the final chapters of Rural FTTH builds—fueled by BEAD awards monetizing in 2026—has created a unique environment in the broadband industry. Service providers now face a new challenge: competing with some of the largest companies in the world for a shared supply chain, which threatens FTTH timelines and complicates access to BABA-compliant fiber. Join Ryan O’Sullivan, AFL’s Director of Broadband Ecosystem Development, on January 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST as he explores: - The current state of broadband and data center markets - How these trends impact suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers - Strategies to stand out as a strategic customer and ensure surety of supply - A 5-year outlook for the industry Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/3NJm8A5 #WeAreAFL #Broadband #DataCenters

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