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
Taylor farewell fight drives record eir data at Croke Park
Mobile traffic at Croke Park hit a record as Katie Taylor's farewell bout drew thousands of fans streaming and sharing on the night.
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
Ericsson launches NetCloud Private for regulated users
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
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Expert Columns
Recent 5G & Beyond News
GSMA board backs 5G growth, inclusion & 6G standards
Billions still offline and fraud on the rise as the GSMA pushes for 5G returns, cheaper handsets and global 6G standards.
GSMA to move its M360 Eurasia event to Astana in 2027
The relocation gives Kazakhstan a higher-profile platform to court investment and shape regional debate on connectivity, AI and telecoms policy.
G+D joins CIRES project to bolster critical infrastructure
The project aims to keep vital networks running through cyberattacks and outages by adding post-quantum security to eSIM and iSIM systems.
MWC27 Barcelona to add new automotive, health zones
Attendees will see connectivity pushed into new sectors as dedicated automotive, health and aviation zones join the Barcelona show in 2027.
Accenture launches Construct for capital project services
The move targets a USD $260 billion market as owners seek one partner to cut delays, overruns and accountability gaps on major projects.
Accenture launches Construct for global capital projects
Greater scrutiny will follow major infrastructure programmes as Accenture combines 5,000 specialists into a new capital projects unit.
Airspan acquires Cambium fixed wireless lines & staff
The deal broadens Airspan's reach in fixed wireless and brings more than 135 employees, with no financial terms disclosed.
Google Cloud outlines AI framework for telecoms networks
Operators could use the new framework to spot faults faster, test changes safely and automate telecoms network decisions as complexity rises.
GSMA warns rising handset costs could widen AI divide
Billions already within coverage risk missing AI-era services as entry-level smartphones become less affordable in low-income markets.
Tech Mahindra unveils telco architecture for AI rollouts
AI pilots in telecoms often stall before production, as fragmented data and legacy systems hinder operators' attempts to automate core operations.
NGMN backs MRSS as baseline for 5G-to-6G migration
Operators want to avoid costly 6G roll-outs, with NGMN saying any migration path must minimise hardware changes and complexity.
Totogi Ontology goes live in seven telecoms deployments
Telecoms operators are using the software to cut outages, alarm noise and order failures after live trials expanded across five continents.
Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro with variable aperture
The top-end iPhone range gains AI features and a variable-aperture camera, as Apple targets better photos, battery life and performance.
Apple unveils iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone
Apple is entering the foldable market with a dual-screen handset that adds split-screen multitasking and starts at AUD $3,499.
IvedaAir draws defence & government interest worldwide
Defence contractors and government buyers are weighing a longer-endurance drone that Iveda says can support surveillance, safety and response work.
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.