The Great Copper Sunset: How AI is Finally Killing the TDM Network

Posted by Randy Guthrie on Feb 5, 2026 2:48:34 PM

For decades, the telecommunications industry has been anchored by a multibillion-dollar weight: the legacy copper network. While the world has moved to 5G and fiber, the aging TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) infrastructure remains, costing carriers billions in annual maintenance while serving less than 5% of the modern customer base.

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Topics: AI

From Data Points to Profit Margins: How ATS Unifies IPDR Collection and Marketing Intelligence

Posted by Randy Guthrie on Jan 27, 2026 2:56:01 PM

In the telecommunications industry, "data-driven marketing" is often easier said than done. The most valuable information—how much a customer actually uses your service—is often locked away in the network engineering department.

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The Shift to Digital SOS: NG911 from the Carrier’s Cockpit

Posted by Randy Guthrie on Jan 21, 2026 1:59:12 PM

 

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Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) 2026 Update

Posted by Randy Guthrie on Jan 14, 2026 9:00:02 AM

 

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AI Knowledge Cliff

Posted by Randy Guthrie on Jan 5, 2026 4:59:25 PM

 

How can Telco’s manage the upcoming knowledge cliff?

This is a question that is keeping telco managers up at night. Fortunately, technology can help. Artificial Intelligence, particularly Generative AI (GenAI) and advanced Knowledge Management (KM) systems, offers several powerful solutions to create better Methodologies and Procedures (M&Ps) and training documents, effectively capturing the expertise of retiring employees.

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USF Survives Supreme Court Ruling, But Carriers Still Face Rising Fees

Posted by Randy Guthrie on Dec 15, 2025 3:39:44 PM

 

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The Time to Start Network Testing is NOW: Secure Your BEAD, CAF, and E-ACAM Investment

Posted by Ryan Guthrie on Dec 4, 2025 4:27:44 PM

 

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Unlock the Power of Your Network Data: The IPDR Advantage

Posted by Randy Guthrie on Nov 13, 2025 3:37:14 PM

Harness real-time insights from your network to drive operational excellence and smarter marketing.

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Webinar - Stop Overpaying: USF Compliance Strategies You Need to Know

Posted by Ryan Guthrie on Nov 7, 2025 11:09:15 AM

Are you a telecom provider paying too much into the Universal Service Fund (USF)? With the contribution factor soaring to a historic 38.1% for Q4 2025, every dollar matters.

This deep-dive webinar reveals the critical strategies companies are using right now to legally slash their contributions, optimize their reporting, and stop subsidizing their competitors.

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Topics: USF

FCC Pushes 911 Into the Digital Era: What OSPs and PSAPs Need to Know

Posted by Randy Guthrie on Oct 30, 2025 4:15:32 PM

 

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Topics: ATS, FCC