First, there was machine learning. Then, generative AI. Now, we’re in the midst of the agentic AI revolution. But agentic AI is a waypoint rather than an endpoint. So, what’s next? The answer is physical AI. 

But what is physical AI, in practical terms? What is it good for, how mature is the technology, what kinds of networks will it need and how can we all prepare for what’s coming? Nvidia and Nokia have answers. #AI #PhysicalAI #networks #Nvidia #Nokia 

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Nvidia, Nokia think this is where AI is headed

Could SpaceX take over Dish Network's role as the nation's fourth largest wireless carrier? And how much do we really know about six G? Today we're tackling two of the hottest topics in the wireless world. Plus, you’ll get a sneak peek at what’s coming with our Broadband Nation Expo next week. 

#SpaceX #DishNetwork #6G #AI #wireless #broadband

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The Five Nine: The big 6G mystery and Dish Network’s daytime drama

Telcos are DROWNING in debt. No, not financial debt, though they do have some of that. We’re talking about crippling amounts of technical and data debt, which could keep telcos on the sidelines of the AI revolution.  

We’ll be looking at just how bad the situation is, what telcos need to do to make it right, whether they can move fast enough to ride the AI wave and what they stand to gain if they do. 

#technicaldebt #datadebt #AI #telecom 

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The Five Nine: Telcos are drowning in data debt

You may have seen one streak across the night sky. And there could be one hovering a few hundred miles above you right now. No, I’m talking about UFOs but satellites and more specifically, the thousands of Starlink satellites that have taken over our skies and changed the broadband landscape forever.  

Ookla’s Sue Marek and Joe Madden from Mobile Experts dig into how Starlink has helped thrust satellite technology into the middle of the broadband conversation and what that means for the future of connectivity. #Starlink #Spacex #broadband #internet #satellite 

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The Five Nine: Starlink's rise to power in the broadband market

Description: You’ve probably heard about quantum technology in news headlines, but what is it and what does it really mean for telcos? Fierce’s Masha Abarinova sits down with quantum networking leaders Noel Goddard, CEO of Qunnect, and Frank de Jong, Quantum Safe Network Lead at Orange Business, to delve into how operators are putting the technology to work. #quantum #qubits #connectivity #TechTalks #Networks 

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The Five Nine: Telecom takes a quantum leap

Fierce takes a look at the companies behind the neocloud movement – crypto mining specialists who have found a new home in the cloud market thanks to AI. Guests include Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot and AvirdThink Founder Roy Chua. #crypto #GPU #cloudcomputing #Hut8 #AI

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The Five Nine: Crypto companies mine for AI gold

We kick off the new season of The Five Nine with a debate around the question on everyone’s mind: is AI a threat or an opportunity for telecom companies? We’re keeping things all in the family today, with Fierce Network Research’s Mitch Wagner and Linda Hardesty offering fresh perspectives from each side. #AI #networks #connectivity 

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The Five Nine: Will AI save or sink telcos?

In this sponsored episode of The Five Nine, Fierce Networks contributor Daniel Frankel sits down with Hemanth Sampath, VP of Engineering at Qualcomm, to explore how 6G will unlock new user-experiences and operator services.

Sampath outlines a shift from app-based smartphone content consumption to AI-agent driven, natural interactions – extending to AR glasses & wearables. This evolution will drive a surge in overall traffic, especially uplink, that 6G is designed to support. He also explains how AI-native protocols, collaborative communications and distributed compute will improve user experiences.

For operators, the rise of edge AI and network digital twins presents opportunities to reduce operational costs and generate new new revenue streams through sensing and inferencing services.

Finally, Sampath shares how Qualcomm is leading the way with XR cellular trials, on-device AI innovations, and cutting-edge 6G research. Tune in to discover how AI and 6G will reshape connectivity in the decade ahead.

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AI-native networks, AR glasses, and the future of connectivity (Sponsored)

Wi-Fi 8 is here—and it's not about speed, but reliability. MediaTek’s James Chen explains how AI and smarter design are reshaping connectivity. Listen now.

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What Wi-Fi 8 brings to the table: reliability over speed (Sponsored)

Speaking live from the 3GPP plenary meeting in Prague, Juan Montojo, Vice President of Technical Standards at Qualcomm Technologies, shares where mobile networks are headed as 6G development begins. Improving coverage, energy and spectral efficiency, and user experience are at the center of these early-stage efforts - all while reducing the cost to deliver data. 

A defining feature of 6G will be the integration of AI. Unlike 5G, where AI was layered on after launch, 6G will build AI directly into the system. Montojo reflects on the 4G to 5G migration, highlighting lessons that will help 6G rollouts be more seamless, particularly the push for standalone deployment. 

From Giga-MIMO and integrated sensing to next-gen satellite connectivity and improved localization, new technologies are already in early development stages. 3GPP standards will continue through the decade, with 6G specifications expected by 2029 and commercial deployments in the early 2030s. With foundational work happening now, Montojo emphasizes that this next generation will offer meaningful improvements for both users and operators.

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What’s next for wireless? Live 3GPP insights (Sponsored)

Follow The Five Nine podcast and join host Alejandro Piñero of Fierce Wireless for in-depth discussions with innovators, thinkers and leaders across the telecommunications and technology industry. We talk 5G, 6G, networking, electronics, AI, cloud computing and more. Dial in the latest industry news loud and clear on The Five Nine!