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Rob Hughes
The Open RAN ecosystem is changing rapidly. After gradual initial adoption, Open RAN growth is now forecast to accelerate through 2030, as more operators upgrade their networks for faster innovation and greater flexibility. I’m Rob Hughes, Head of Wireless Marketing at 1Finity. I’m here for an open dialogue about how the Open RAN ecosystem is
Rob Hughes
As the digital landscape evolves, the intersection of artificial intelligence, open architectures, and diverse spectrum strategies is redefining the future of global connectivity. Building on insights from the recent Broadband Nation Expo, the industry is moving toward a more decentralized, intelligent, and flexible infrastructure. For service providers and enterprises alike, 2026 is poised to be
Blake Hlavaty
Leverage intelligent network automation to amplify human expertise The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is in full swing, and AI is portrayed as the panacea to, well, nearly everything. Understandably, interest in AI technology also continues to grow among network operators. That is because the ability to harness AI network apps empowers intelligent automation for improved
Rob Hughes
Highlights from FYUZ 2025 The Telecom Infra Project’s (TIP) annual FYUZ conference has always been a great event for those interested in Open RAN. But this year in Dublin, something felt different. FYUZ 2025 was quieter, less dramatic, and far less contentious than previous years. And to me, that is the strongest signal yet that
Joe Mocerino
Coherent transceivers at 100G and 400G have already taken the optical industry by storm, and adoption of 800G pluggables are starting. The reason? Their compact, pluggable form factor, which allows them to be plugged directly into switch and router ports. This eliminates the transponder between the router or switch and the Line System, which leads
Karthik Jeevanige
An unprecedented rise in operational complexity has brought the telecom industry to a crossroads as networks expand across optical, IP/MPLS, SD-WAN, and 5G domains. Alarms pour in by the millions. Trouble tickets sprawl across fragmented systems. Knowledge is siloed, inconsistent, and often outdated. At the same time, service providers face mounting business pressures: In this
Sam Lisle
AI is driving an unprecedented hundreds of billions of dollars in annual investment. And just like the early days of the internet, networking is never going to be the same. So here’s the question. Is your optical network ready for this massive AI wave? I’m Sam Lisle, IP and Optical Futures at 1Finity, here for
John Bretherick
Are you ready for disruption when it comes to your network? From supply chain shocks to shifting customer demands, today’s mobile operators face constant pressure to stay agile and resilient in the face of constant change. That’s where Open RAN comes in—not just as a technical evolution, but as a strategic advantage. In this blog,
Rob Hughes
Supply chain disruption isn’t a distant threat—it’s already hitting mobile networks. You may not see it yet, but mobile operators face multiplying risks: semiconductor shortages, sudden tariff shifts, hostile state actors, raw material shocks, and increasingly erratic weather are quietly eroding your ability to build, maintain, and scale your infrastructure. For Mobile Network Operators (MNOs),
Greg Manganello
Part 3: Mission Planning & Strategy In part 1 and part 2, we discussed the concept of a disaggregated broadband project and examined each of the extraordinary partners and their broadband superpowers. In this third and final blog chapter, it’s time to look at how they combine forces to supercharge a broadband project. To lead