Turkey’s Path to 6G or Nothing

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

While tourists marvel at Istanbul’s seamless 4.5G coverage, behind the scenes Turkey is quietly reshaping the future of connectivity. Delaying 5G rollout and investing in local innovation, Ankara is pursuing technological sovereignty with an eye on 6G leadership. Is this the ultimate leapfrog strategy, or a calculated gamble?

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Poland’s Mobile Shift

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Poland’s mobile market is among the most competitive in Central Europe. Mobile penetration exceeds 120% and consumers routinely consume massive amounts of data at extremely low prices — often 50GB for the cost of a premium coffee in Amsterdam. Yet the ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) remains among the lowest in Europe.

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Autonomy Isn’t Neutral

Sunday, January 25, 2026
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Across Europe, telecom operators are navigating a historic transformation. From AI-native architectures to autonomous networks, the industry is no longer just about connectivity—it is about trust, culture and influence. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, BT, Vodafone and Telefónica are all experimenting with AI-driven networks, yet the road ahead is far from straightforward.

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AI in the RAN: From Policy Enforcement to Power

Thursday, January 8, 2026
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For years, the evolution of mobile networks followed a familiar logic: faster radios, denser cells, smarter cores. Each generation promised better performance, greater efficiency and new services. Artificial intelligence, at first glance, appears to be the next step in that same lineage — another tool to optimise an already complex system.

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