The Ultimate Guide to 5G & Beyond
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for 5G & Beyond.
What to know about 5G & Beyond
5G & Beyond represents the evolving frontier of telecommunications technology, focusing on the transition from traditional mobile networks to ultra-fast, low-latency, and highly connected digital ecosystems. This tag covers innovations related to 5G deployment, enhancements, and the emerging 6G research that promise to revolutionize communication infrastructures.
Through our curated stories, readers can explore how global industry leaders are trialing and advancing 5G technologies, the convergence of networks with cloud computing and AI, and the transformative impact on sectors like IoT, smart cities, and industrial applications. Insights also delve into the challenges of security, infrastructure development, and regulatory environments shaping the future of connectivity.
Engaging with content under the '5G & Beyond' tag offers a comprehensive understanding of the current state, future potential, and strategic business implications of next-generation mobile networks, making it an essential resource for enthusiasts, professionals, and decision-makers interested in the technological evolution shaping our connected world.
Irish 5G & Beyond News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
eir says summer event data use rises 24.4% in Ireland
Mobile networks are under growing strain as crowds at Ireland's biggest summer gatherings upload video, post online and check travel details more often.
Logicalis launches enterprise private 5G service in Ireland
Enterprises in Ireland can now buy dedicated 5G networks directly from Logicalis after a regulatory change opened spectrum to non-telecoms firms.
eir reports steady Q1 growth as fibre & mobile rise
Ireland's biggest telecoms group added fibre and mobile customers in Q1, as revenue edged up 1% to EUR 313 million.
Vodafone Ireland makes first smartphone satellite video call
A new satellite link could keep mobile service alive in remote Irish areas and during outages, using ordinary smartphones without special kit.
eir posts higher 2025 revenue as fibre, mobile grow
eir lifts 2025 profit as fibre and mobile growth drive revenue to EUR €1.35 billion and EBITDA to EUR €640 million amid cost cuts.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to 5G & Beyond
Data centre infrastructure market to hit USD $128bn by 2034
Application modernisation services market set to soar
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
Proximus Global rises to Gartner CPaaS leaders group
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Reviews
Expert Columns
Recent 5G & Beyond News
Ciena says AI services to drive telecoms revenue growth
Telecom operators face urgent network upgrades as most expect AI and managed fibre services to be major new revenue sources.
Verizon backs end-to-end 5G slicing for critical users
Mission-critical users could get more reliable service as Verizon says full-network slicing beats separate physical cores for 5G traffic.
LG begins mass-producing 5G telematics for European cars
Production cars in Europe will get a lighter, cheaper 5G system as LG starts deliveries to a premium carmaker.
Global mobile operators accelerate 2G & 3G switch-offs
Legacy network retirements are freeing spectrum for 4G and 5G, though operators still face slow customer migration and IoT replacement hurdles.
NGMN says Agentic AI needs alignment for mobile networks
Large-scale rollout of Agentic AI in telecoms will hinge on common standards, governance and safety controls, NGMN warned.
Cellhub wins CRN & ChannelVision awards for services
The recognition highlights Cellhub's shift towards managed services as channel partners seek simpler, lower-cost 5G and network designs.
Drivers back satellite-linked cars for safety, study finds
Weekly mobile blackouts are pushing drivers towards satellite links, with 75% willing to pay and safety seen as the main draw.
Tech Mahindra wins TM Forum award for AI assurance
The recognition highlights telecoms' shift towards customer- and revenue-led fault handling as operators juggle 5G, cloud and edge networks.
Defence private 5G spending nears USD $2.5 billion
Security-driven demand is set to lift private 5G and 4G LTE defence investment at a 24% annual rate through 2029, the research says.
Amazon Leo files for 5,105-satellite mobile network
Amazon Leo has filed plans to deploy 5,105 satellites that would provide voice, messaging, data and emergency services directly to mobile devices.
Arelion says Aisuru drives one third of DDoS traffic
Arelion's network saw attack volumes surge as Aisuru fuelled terabit-scale floods, threatening gaming and cloud services worldwide.
Contrivian completes Big Network merger for Starlink
Enterprise and government users could gain a single managed network as the deal lets Contrivian blend Starlink, fibre and 5G across one platform.
Viasat demonstrates satellite voice in BMW vehicle
Drivers in remote areas could soon stay connected as satellite voice and messaging move into BMW's built-in infotainment system.
Submer taps Netceed to expand AI infrastructure in EMEA
Telecoms operators in EMEA gain a new route to sovereign AI systems as Netceed widens Submer's reach across the region.
Mobile industry needs more renewable power to cut emissions
Greater access to clean electricity is now seen as crucial if operators are to keep emissions falling while data use keeps rising.
Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility
Connected cars are becoming core infrastructure for updates and safety, and Transatel's 5GAA entry puts it into standards talks shaping that shift.
Taara & GSMA launch calculator for middle-mile costs
Operators can now compare middle-mile build costs across fibre, microwave and optical wireless as data demand and AI workloads reshape networks.
Denmark extends Motorola Solutions TETRA network to 2034
More than 45,000 first responders will gain roaming onto mobile networks as the nation's emergency radio system is kept running through 2034.