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Below you will find a selection of our latest blog posts that are designed to give you an insight into trending topics and general mobile technology concepts.

The ROI of Investing in Telecoms Training

Introduction Training is often treated as a cost, an unavoidable line item rather than a strategic investment. When budgets tighten, it is one of the areas that can be reduced, postponed or cancelled. Yet, it is well-known that organisations that ...
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8th June 2026

5 Signals Your Team Needs Structured Training

Introduction Skills gaps within telecoms engineering teams are often more subtle than you might expect and easier to miss if you're not actively looking for them. The warning signs rarely announce themselves, instead they tend to show up in small ...
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18th May 2026

How to Identify Telecoms Skills Gaps in Your Team

5 Key Steps Introduction Most telecoms managers have a rough sense that their team has knowledge gaps, but turning that instinct into clear, actionable insight is often the challenge. Without reliable data, it’s difficult to quantify those gaps, ...
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6th May 2026

AI for Network vs Network for AI: What’s the difference?

5G networks and AI (Artificial Intelligence) are mutually enabling. On one hand, AI/ML (Machine Learning) techniques are being embedded into the 5G network operations to optimize performance, known as “AI for Network”. On the other hand, 5G's ...
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20th March 2026

Strategic Partnership with CFK Group

Mpirical  Announces Strategic Partnership with CFK Group to Expand Telecoms Training Across Chile and South America Mpirical, a global leader in telecoms training and professional development, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with ...
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16th January 2026

Understanding the Three Pillars of AI-RAN

Introduction Mobile networks are entering a new phase in which AI is becoming a core part of how the Radio Access Network is used, extended, and evolved. This broader shift is captured by AI-RAN, which looks beyond optimisation alone to reimagine ...
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15th December 2025

Enhancements to 5G Data Transfer – Part 2

In Part 1 of this post, we looked at how enhancements within the 5G Core and RAN, including L4S, user plane redundancy, multi-access PDU sessions and network slicing , are transforming the way data is managed inside the network. These developments ...
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3rd November 2025

Enhancements to 5G Data Transfer – Part 1

As 5G continues to mature and the first wave of 5G Advanced deployments emerge, the focus of innovation is shifting from raw speed and headline latency figures to how the network behaves under real-world conditions. The next generation of ...
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20th October 2025

The Role of Network APIs in Enabling Next-Gen Connectivity

As 5G networks continue to be deployed globally, there is a focus on innovation, monetisation, and supporting a range of market verticals, including automotive, broadcasting, government, healthcare, and industrial. How is 5G supporting the ...
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6th October 2025

5G Data Privacy: Risks, Laws, & Security Challenges Explained

As Standalone 5G networks continue their global rollout (albeit at a relatively slow pace), the conversation that fuelled the rollout of NSA 5G has shifted away from sheer speed and connectivity and headed towards other areas of critical concern, ...
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25th July 2025

Introducing NetXpert: Your Personal Skills Assessor

At Mpirical, we know that training is most effective when it’s targeted. That’s why we’ve developed NetXpert, our latest training tool designed to take the guesswork out of skills development. Whether you’re a learner or a team manager, NetXpert ...
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29th June 2025

Rogue Base Station Location Tracking Techniques

Mobile phones are a constant presence in our lives, enabling communication with friends, easy navigation, and access to information instantly. However, alongside the conveniences of cellular networks come potential security risks, one of which is a ...
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14th May 2025

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