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Forecast: Broadband access equipment market to peak by 2028

A report from the Dell’Oro Group, a source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks and data centre industries, predicts that the broadband access equipment market will grow by 0.8 per cent on average for the next five years (2024-2029), with total revenue expected to peak in 2028, as cable operators and fibre ISPs […]

January 30, 2025

Forecast: WLAN market to see double-digit growth in 2025

According to a report from Dell’Oro Group, a source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks and data centre industries, Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue is expected to grow 11 per cent in 2025 after the 2024 contraction finally comes to an end. Wi-Fi 7 adoption will shoot up in 2025 and will represent over […]

January 29, 2025

Report: OLED panel production booming

OLED panel revenues increased 28 per cent YoY in Q3 2024, and are expected to increase 16 per cent in 2024 with growth from smartphones, TVs and IT-based applications. As revealed in Counterpoint’s latest OLED Shipment Report, (generated by Display Supply Chain Consultants) OLED panel revenues increased 28 per cent YoY in Q3/2024. This improvement […]

January 28, 2025By Chris Forrester

Report: AI can drive major sustainability gains for telcos

A report from Liberty Global and EY suggests that the strategic adoption of AI in the telco sector has the potential to drive major sustainability gains over the next decade. The report – Smarter networks, greener planet – takes an in-depth look at how the telecommunications industry can harness AI in the coming years to […]

January 21, 2025

Study: Portugal, Sweden, Spain lead EU copper switch-off

Portugal, Spain and Sweden are leading the pack when it comes to phasing out legacy copper networks in Europe, a study from the FTTH Council Europe has revealed. Launched at the FTTH Council Europe’s Policy Dialogue event, the Copper Switch-Off Tracker has been created in cooperation with independent regulatory intelligence provider Cullen International to show […]

January 15, 2025

Forecast: FWA equipment spend $48bn+ in next 5 years

According to a report by Dell’Oro Group, a source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data centre industries, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has surged in recent years to support both residential and enterprise connectivity due to its ease of deployment along with the more widespread availability of 4G LTE and 5G Sub-6GHz […]

January 14, 2025

Report: Smartphone market recovers In 2024

The global smartphone market returned to growth in 2024 after two consecutive years of annual declines, according to preliminary results from Counterpoint Research’s Market Pulse. Global smartphone sales grew 4 per ent YoY in 2024, as consumer sentiment fared better than in previous years following macroeconomic improvements. Smartphone sales in 2023 were the lowest in a […]

January 13, 2025

Report: 9.6m VR headsets shipped in 2024

A TrendForce report estimates that global shipments of VR and MR headsets are expected to reach approximately 9.6 million units in 2024, representing a YoY increase of 8.8 per cent. This year’s shipment performance highlights three key industry trends that are shaping the global VR and MR ecosystem: The dominance of low-cost devices, the shift […]

December 19, 2024

Study: Smart bedroom apps collecting sensitive data?

Our homes are our supposedly most private spaces, with the bedroom being especially personal. Although smart bedroom devices, ranging from smart pillows to window shades and blinds, offer convenience, A study from Surkshark shows they may lead to concerns about compromising user privacy. Key insights include: Analysed smart bedroom device apps collect an average of […]

December 19, 2024

Study: Brits struggle to set up kids’ tech presents

Despite eight in 10 parents (82 per cent) being worried about their children having unrestricted access to the internet, almost half (44 per cent) don’t understand how to add parental settings controls on new devices they’ve bought for their kids. A study from Virgin Media O2 and Internet Matters has found one in 10 parents […]

December 18, 2024