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Fierce Network delivers a mega portal of heavy-duty industry news and analysis, designed to meet the needs of today’s decision makers.

Fierce Network covers artificial intelligence (AI), automation, fixed and mobile broadband, cloud infrastructure, application modernization, security and more to help readers analyze the day's news and show them not only what they need to know, but why they need to know it. Beyond the daily, the Fierce Network team produces special reports that take stock of the industry's products and finances, and shed new light on industry trends.

08/27/2026

The agenda is live for AI-RAN: Rewiring the Radio Network for the AI Era!

Join Fierce Network virtually on September 9 for fireside chats, keynotes and panel discussions featuring leaders from AT&T, T-Mobile, Orange Group, Samsung Networks, Nokia, Nvidia and SoftBank Corp.

From where AI-RAN is delivering measurable results today to the business case for monetization, ROI and new AI-powered revenue opportunities, the agenda will explore what’s real, what’s next and where the industry is headed.

📅 September 9, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
💻 Complimentary Virtual Summit

Explore the agenda and register now: https://loom.ly/g-HvbxU

08/21/2026

The AI-RAN speaker lineup is growing!

Join us on September 9 for AI-RAN: Rewiring the Radio Network for the AI Era, a complimentary Fierce Network virtual summit bringing together leaders from AT&T, T-Mobile, Orange, Nokia, NVIDIA, SoftBank and more.

Hear directly from industry leaders as they explore where AI-RAN is delivering today, what’s driving ROI, and how next-generation networks could unlock new AI-powered revenue opportunities.

Featured speakers include:
Rob Soni, AT&T
Ankur Kapoor, T-Mobile
Atoosa Hatefi, Orange Group
Pallavi Mahajan, Nokia
Ryuji Wakikawa, SoftBank Corp.
Soma Velayutham, NVIDIA
Monica Alleven, Fierce Network
Stephen M. Saunders MBE, FNTV

📅 September 9, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ET

Register for free and see the full agenda: https://loom.ly/g-HvbxU

08/13/2026

Keynotes announced!

We’re excited to welcome Ankur Kapoor, Chief Network Officer at T-Mobile, and Rob Soni, VP of RAN Technology at AT&T, to AI-RAN: Rewiring the Radio Network for the AI Era.

Join us virtually on September 9 to hear from leaders helping shape the future of wireless infrastructure as AI, automation, and next-generation RAN technologies transform the network.

📅 September 9, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET

Register for free and join us!
➡️ https://loom.ly/g-HvbxU

08/06/2026

Registration is now open! 🎉

Join us on September 9 for AI-RAN: Rewiring the Radio Network for the AI Era, a complimentary virtual summit from Fierce Network exploring how AI is transforming the radio access network.

Hear from industry leaders as they dive into:
• Real-world AI-RAN deployments
• AI-powered network optimization
• ROI and monetization opportunities
• What's next for 5G Advanced and beyond

📅 September 9, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ET

Reserve your complimentary spot today: https://loom.ly/g-HvbxU

07/22/2026

🚨 Entries are now open for the 2026 Fierce Network Innovation Awards!

For more than 15 years, the Fierce Network Innovation Awards have recognized the companies, technologies, and innovators shaping the future of wireless, broadband, cloud, and network infrastructure.

This year's program features 24 award categories, including 14 new categories recognizing breakthrough achievements in AI, broadband, data center infrastructure, autonomous networks, cloud, and more.

🏆 New for 2026: Winners will be presented live at Broadband Nation Expo on November 19 in New Orleans.

Submit your entry today for your opportunity to be recognized: https://awards.fierce-network.com/

06/10/2026

Join us TODAY for AI and the Automated Network! 🚨

AI is transforming telecom—from network operations and predictive maintenance to customer experience and agentic AI.

Join leading voices from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Bell, TELUS, Telstra, C Spire, MetTel, Zayo, Blue Planet, and more as they explore how AI is powering the next generation of automated networks.

✅ Free to attend
✅ Live expert insights
✅ Recording available for all registrants

Whether you're focused on network automation, AI-driven operations, or the future of telecom, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Register now and join us live: https://loom.ly/FhdjWto

06/04/2026

🚨 One week to go! 🚨

AI and the Automated Network is happening June 10, and registration is still FREE.

Join executives and experts from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Bell, TELUS, Lumen, Telstra, C Spire, MetTel, Zayo, Blue Planet and more as they explore how AI is transforming telecom networks, operations, customer experiences, and the journey toward full automation.

Can't make it live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording so you can catch every keynote, panel, and insight on your own schedule.

Don't miss your chance to hear what's next for AI-powered networks.

Register today: https://loom.ly/FhdjWto

05/30/2026

AI is redefining what it means to be a telco. Are you ready for what's next?

Join us on June 10 for AI and the Automated Network, a free virtual summit exploring how communications service providers are using AI to optimize networks, automate operations, improve customer experiences, and unlock new business opportunities.

Hear directly from leaders at AT&T, Verizon, Bell, TELUS, T-Mobile, Lumen, Telstra, Zayo, MetTel, C Spire, Blue Planet (a division of Ciena), and more as they discuss:

• AI for network optimization
• Predictive maintenance
• The path to Level 5 network automation
• AI-driven customer experiences
• Agentic AI and next-generation applications

Can't attend live? Register anyway.

This is a one-day virtual event, and all registered attendees will receive access to the on-demand recordings, so you can catch every session whenever it works for your schedule.

Register now: https://loom.ly/FhdjWto

05/22/2026

Meet the speakers joining AI and the Automated Network on June 10!

Raj Savoor — VP of Network Analytics and Automation, AT&T
Salim Koudiri — Senior Vice President, Technology, T-Mobile
Célia Lamarche — Vice President, Applied AI & Operations Support, Bell
Sana Tariq — Principal Architect, Cloud Data and AI, TELUS
Joda Schaumberg — Vice President of Digital Infrastructure, Zayo
Alan Jones — Chief Network Officer, C Spire
Ed Fox — Chief Technology Officer, MetTel
Regan Ireland — Head of Pre-Sales Solution, Products and Digital Experiences, Telstra
Gabriele Di Piazza — Vice President, Product Management, Blue Planet, a division of Ciena
Ryan Asdourian — EVP, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, Lumen
Diana Goovaerts — Executive Editor, Cloud, Data Center and AI, Fierce Network
Elizabeth Coyne — Editor in Chief, Fierce Network
Mitch Wagner — Chief Analyst, AI, Cloud and Data Center Technologies, Fierce Network
Sid Nag — President and Chief Research Officer, Tekonyx

Meet the speakers + register → https://loom.ly/FhdjWto

04/28/2026

Registration is now open for AI and the Automated Network!

Explore how telcos are using AI to optimize networks, enable predictive maintenance, and move toward Level 5 full automation.

📅 June 10, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. EDT

From AI-driven customer experience to agentic AI applications, hear how operators are building smarter, more agile networks.

Register now → https://loom.ly/FhdjWto

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