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. Sun, 15 Nov 2026 13:42:37 GMT http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133560&rss Lumen and Microsoft are extending their existing networking/Microsoft Azure partnership to create co-selling opportunities around AI. The relationship promises to reduce purchasing process friction. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-11-09T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=128996&rss BT International has bolstered its voice portfolio, adding a suite of cloud-native platforms to support its multinational customers, while its proposed joint venture with Verizon could sharpen its competitive edge against global peers. Brendan Swan 2026-10-29T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133495&rss US CSPs are digging deep for the AI boom, with AT&T, Zayo, Lumen and Verizon racing to build more fiber. But with everyone holding a shovel, will AI deliver the gold, or will some investors be left digging for profit? Brendan Swan 2026-10-20T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=128488&rss Having shuttered most non-African operations, MTN is now focusing on fintech, AI data centers, and better connectivity as it seeks to consolidate its status as a pan-African operator. Ismail Patel 2026-10-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94926&rss Verizon Business continues to be a premier competitor. It fills both fixed and mobile needs, serves customers of all sizes, and has a global brand. The BT joint venture and a relatively new CEO add momentum but also uncertainty. Gregg Willsky 2026-09-30T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94901&rss Lumen’s enterprise strategy is centered on low-latency multi-cloud, and AI connectivity across North America. The company is increasing network investment and sharpening its focus on enterprise and wholesale customers. Gregg Willsky 2026-09-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=128489&rss Mobily is investing heavily in submarine cables as it seeks a regional leadership role in wholesale services to complement demand from its cloud computing, roaming, hyperscaler, and IoT customers. Ismail Patel 2026-09-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94900&rss Spectrum Business is expanding both its network and enterprise portfolio, introducing high-speed, low-latency connectivity solutions that strengthen its value proposition and position it to capture a larger share of the enterprise market. Brendan Swan 2026-09-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133406&rss Technology firms are leveraging the FDE model to help clients accelerate their AI from pilots to production. Systems integrators add more focus to the model to ensure that the AI solutions deliver clients’ defined business outcomes. Siow Meng Soh 2026-09-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94895&rss AT&T Business is a premier network provider focused on business-grade connectivity through converged 5G and fiber. In 2026, that focus now includes non-terrestrial access with LEO satellite alongside fiber and 5G as a managed enterprise option. Gregg Willsky 2026-09-24T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=123731&rss The US WAN providers have sighted on Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) as a key battleground as they seek to automate their network platforms and create news ways of selling AI-ready network solutions. Gary Barton 2026-08-25T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=95154&rss Buoyed by its recent acquisitions, Comcast Business continues to grow in a competitive market. Its new innovation lab will help accelerate new solutions, strengthening its position as a credible provider in the enterprise segment. Brendan Swan 2026-07-10T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=129659&rss T-Mobile is catching up to rivals in IoT by leveraging its standalone 5G-Advanced network for slicing and RedCap and deploying T-Platform for unified management. However, it has disclosed no new IoT updates since late 2025. John Marcus 2026-06-30T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133087&rss Telefónica’s 17-node edge rollout in Spain is now a commercial national platform, not a pilot. The sovereignty-led bundle (network, cloud, AI, security, and edge) can win public/regulated deals—but only if services and SLAs are uniform everywhere. John Marcus 2026-06-26T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94968&rss Cox Business is evolving from a traditional cable provider to a technology-focused service provider. Once its merger with Charter is complete, the company will be stronger with a better chance to capture more of the enterprise market. Brendan Swan 2026-06-22T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132919&rss At its annual analyst conference, Comcast Business highlighted the traction it is gaining in areas such as SASE. AI is a core element in its enterprise expansion, as the provider works to differentiate itself from rivals. Rena Bhattacharyya - Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-05-11T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94966&rss Cogent continues to grow market share through a high-volume, low-cost model, despite ongoing customer churn. At the same time, it is rightsizing its data center footprint through divestments while modernizing assets to support scalable growth. Brendan Swan 2026-04-17T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132379&rss BT International is setting out a strategy that, while not fully formed, already delivers reassuring clarity tightly centered on its Global Fabric WAN and IP voice capabilities. Messaging around security and managed services needs work, however. Gary Barton - Ismail Patel 2025-12-09T00:00:00+00:00