http://www.currentanalysis.com/ Analysis Reports provided by Current Analysis, Inc. en-us All materials Copyright 1997-2026 Current Analysis, Inc. Reproduction or distribution prohibited without express written consent. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:50:24 GMT http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132661&rss The role of artificial intelligence in radio access networks is evolving and diversifying. At Mobile World Congress, AI RAN vendors brought the concept closer to commercial reality in the march toward a 6G world. Ed Gubbins 2026-03-11T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=129917&rss ZTE has refined its strategy with a strong focus on 5G-Advanced, cloud-native networks, AI-driven operations, and computing power, while rolling out new AI infrastructure, vertical industry solutions, and green ICT initiatives to expand beyond core telecom. Rahul Gupta 2026-03-03T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132586&rss In advance of Mobile World Congress, Ericsson has unveiled new radios and base station software features as well as an Agentic rApp-as-a-Service offering through a partnership with Amazon Web Services. Ed Gubbins 2026-02-23T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132509&rss Ericsson’s versatile new location-based services solution uses 5G Standalone, 5G-Advanced, and satellite-based Real-Time Kinematics to help operators monetize their 5G networks. With open APIs, application developers could help. Ed Gubbins 2026-01-23T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132492&rss In 2026, RICs are expected to accelerate AI-RAN apps, while LEO-based NTNs expand and competition intensifies. The road to 6G could take an alternative route while the fixed access side sees selective 50G-PON rollouts with AI becoming standard. Yousef Almadani - Ed Gubbins 2026-01-15T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132332&rss With a corporate reorganization and personnel changes, Nokia is doubling down on its ambitious AI RAN strategy. Last week the company offered new details to shed light on how it plans to navigate the runup to the 6G era and beyond. Ed Gubbins 2025-11-24T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94706&rss Samsung's mobile access business faces headwinds as the open virtual RAN movement hits setbacks. But the company’s push into AI positions it to capture future growth opportunities. Ed Gubbins 2025-10-22T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=128752&rss Ericsson's network infrastructure momentum continues, with a strong position using 5G-Advanced to monetize operator networks. And its Aduna venture to open network functions to outside applications could significantly change how mobile networks operate. Ed Gubbins - Rahul Gupta 2025-10-15T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132158&rss Nokia has acquired the team leading HPE’s Radio Access Network Intelligent Controller (RIC) and Service Management & Orchestration offerings and is licensing HPE’s technologies related to both areas. Ed Gubbins 2025-10-06T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=104183&rss Vendors excel in cloud-native, AI-driven platforms and BSS/OSS convergence for 5G. Yet many lag in GenAI-led customer experience and composable design, limiting flexibility and slowing integration across broader digital transformation efforts. Rahul Gupta 2025-07-11T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131835&rss Fujitsu, based in Japan, has carved out its telecom business into a subsidiary named 1Finity, with plans for global expansion of its open RAN, optical, and network transformation businesses. Ed Gubbins - Glen Hunt 2025-07-10T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=128552&rss Nokia changes leadership, Justin Hotard appointed as president and CEO, and David Heard (former Infinera CEO) lands as president of its network infrastructure group. Despite changes, Nokia launched multiple products and maintained market leadership. Glen Hunt 2025-07-07T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131484&rss AWS leads the market with diverse telecom use cases and has bolstered its global infrastructure. The AWS European Sovereign Cloud launch is set to attract more customers, but ongoing AI innovation is crucial to maintaining its market leadership. Yousef Almadani 2025-04-11T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131470&rss The telco equipment ecosystem depends on globalized supply chains and will need to reposition to minimize the impact of US tariffs and ensuing trade wars. However, additional costs will be transferred to telcos or eat into the vendors’ profit margins. Emir Halilovic 2025-04-09T00:00:00+01:00