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European Telco Best Practices on Advanced VoIP Solution Offerings for SMBs

Daniela Rao, Graham Fruin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

This IDC Market Presentation provides an overview of European telcos' best practices on advanced VoIP solution offerings for SMBs.

The presentation summarizes drivers and market value and provides an in-depth look at European telcos' best practices on the advanced VoIP service offerings of four major European telcos targeting SMBs with different messages and solutions. It also contains key recommendations for telco providers acting in this market area.

IDC Enterprise Communications Services Survey, 2025: Ethernet and Wavelength Networking Services

Courtney Munroe — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The IDC Survey provides key trends on current usage, priorities, and challenges in enterprise WAN across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The research assesses current and planned bandwidth requirements, including adoption of higher-speed Ethernet and wavelength circuits. It also provides drivers for adopting these services, including use cases and the top features that appeal to enterprises.

T-Mobile's 4Q25 Earnings and Capital Markets Day: Consistently Strong Financial and Operational Results Set the Stage for Multiyear Growth Strategy

Jason Leigh — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, February 11, T-Mobile announced its 4Q25 earnings results and hosted its Capital Markets Day event in New York City. Total revenue reached $24.3 billion in 4Q25, up 11.3% YoY. For the full year, total revenue grew 8.5% YoY to $88.3 billion. Service revenue grew 10% YoY to $18.7 billion in the quarter, bringing the full-year service revenue up 14% YoY to $71.3 million. Those results were driven by strong postpaid service revenue, which was up 14% YoY in the quarter ($15.4 billion) and 11% for the full year ($57.9 billion). Equipment revenue rebounded and grew 14.2% YoY for 4Q25 and was up 12.0% YoY in 2025.

2026 Enterprise Connectivity Investment Analysis by Region — Fixed Connectivity

Paul Hughes — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Tech Buyer Presentation takes a closer look at enterprises' fixed-line and wired connectivity investment expectations worldwide for 2026. The data in this presentation comes from IDC's 2025 Future Enterprise Connectivity Infrastructure and Services Survey, conducted among 758 respondents in 18 countries worldwide across IT and lines of business, all with connectivity budget and decision-making capabilities.

MWC 2026: AI-Native Networks and Infrastructure Convergence

Matthew Eastwood — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

At Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, the industry highlighted a new phase in the evolution of digital infrastructure centered on AI-native networks, distributed edge computing, and the convergence of connectivity and cloud platforms. Vendor and operator announcements showcased AI-enabled radio access networks, telco AI cloud initiatives, 5G-Advanced deployments, early 6G ecosystem collaboration, expanded network APIs, and satellite-terrestrial integration. IDC notes that these developments reflect a broader structural shift: Telecommunications networks are evolving from connectivity platforms into distributed compute fabrics capable of supporting real-time AI inference and automation across broad application and data continuums. As AI adoption accelerates, the boundaries between telecom and datacenter infrastructure are increasingly blurring, reshaping how organizations design and deploy AI-enabled digital infrastructure.

Cisco Live EMEA 2026: Embedding AI into All Aspects of UC&C Without Compromising on Security or Digital Resilience

Graham Fruin — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) held its annual EMEA event, Cisco Live, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from February 10 to 12, 2026.

Cisco highlighted its advances in AI within its UC&C offerings, emphasizing security, digital resilience, and data sovereignty for European businesses. Cisco’s advances support hybrid and on-premises UC&C solutions, address local regulatory needs, and enhance meeting experiences. New mobile devices will target frontline workers, while interoperability across communications, AI integrations, and automation tools positions Cisco as a key player in Europe’s evolving collaboration landscape.

IDC Survey: Canadian Enterprise TV Market Update, 2025–2029

Praveen Datta — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Survey examines results from IDC Canada's survey of over 360 Canadian businesses in July 2025, across all business sizes, to capture business sentiment on communications spending.

This IDC Survey provides an overview on the status of enterprise TV services in Canada. It addresses the current state of paid TV use by Canadian businesses by video type. It examines the current level of adoption of cable, IPTV, satellite, and OTT video by business size segments. It also provides a view of average spend per business on their subscription video services. In addition, it provides a forecast for subscribers of cable, IPTV, and satellite services as well as a revenue forecast for those three video services for Canadian businesses subscribing to video services.

This presentation should be used as an extension of IDC Canada's annual communications services forecast (see Canadian Communications Services Forecast, 2025–2029, IDC #CA52253325, June 2025).

There is a considerable volume of data from our surveys beyond what is provided in this presentation, and more detailed cross-tabs can also be provided. We encourage you to contact your IDC account representative if you have any specific questions about a market or segment of interest.

Apple Introduces $599 MacBook Neo, Expanding Its Reach Downward into the Entry-Level Notebook Market

Tom Mainelli — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Apple has introduced the MacBook Neo, its first new Mac priced at $599 and $499 for education, marking a significant move into the sub-$600 notebook market. At a time when memory costs are rising across the PC ecosystem, Apple's aggressive pricing, modern design, and ecosystem strength position the MacBook Neo to reshape competition in both consumer and education segments.

2026 Enterprise Connectivity Investment Analysis by Region — Wireless/Mobile

Paul Hughes — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Tech Buyer presentation takes a closer look at the wireless connectivity investment expectations by enterprises worldwide for 2026. Data in this presentation comes from IDC's 2025 Future Enterprise Connectivity Infrastructure and Services Survey, with 758 respondents from 18 countries worldwide across IT and line of business, all with connectivity budget and decision-making capabilities.

Emerging Trends in the U.S. Mobile Market for 2026

Pahul Singh, Jitesh Bhayani — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Market Perspective highlights the key developments that are anticipated to influence the mobile services landscape in the United States throughout the year. The U.S. mobile market in 2026 is defined by intensified consolidation, fiber wireless convergence, and strategic partnerships, with the "Big Three" carriers expanding spectrum and rural coverage. Cable operators are entering enterprise mobility via MVNO deals, while satellite direct-to-device connectivity and network slicing are set to reshape service offerings. Telcos are leveraging AI infrastructure to drive new revenue streams, and providers must prioritize security, convergence, and advanced 5G capabilities to sustain growth and differentiate in a mature, competitive landscape.

"As consolidation and fiber wireless convergence reshape the U.S. mobile market, the key question for 2026 is whether innovation will thrive or stagnate as the 'Big Three' redefine competition, connectivity, and enterprise opportunities," says Pahul Preet Singh, senior research analyst, Mobile and IoT Communication Services, IDC.