The Signal | Q1 2026 - TIP's Quarterly Update
- Telecom Infra Project
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Q1 2026 has been a defining quarter for TIP. Two new Project Groups launched to tackle AI-driven networks and video performance at scale. Edgecore Networks and Pegatron earned TIP Bronze Badges. The ARIANE II consortium completed its UK DSIT-funded R&D project. And the OOPT community shipped GNPy 2.14.
NEW PROJECT GROUPS
DATA & AI
Introducing the Data & AI Foundations Project Group
TIP has launched the Data & AI Foundations Project Group, bringing together operators, vendors, and technology partners to build foundational AI capabilities for next-generation networks — including telecom-specific NLMs, datasets, AI agents, and secure federated learning.
"If your organization is exploring AI for networks — or networks for AI — now is the time to get involved."
VIDEO QOE MANAGEMENT
Join TIP's new Video QoE Management Project Group
TIP has launched the Data & AI Foundations Project Group, bringing together operators, vendors, and technology partners to build foundational AI capabilities for next-generation networks — including telecom-specific NLMs, datasets, AI agents, and secure federated learning.
TEST & VALIDATION
Q1 2026 BADGE RECIPIENTS
TIP Test & Validation – Q1 2026 Bronze Badge recipients
Congratulations to Edgecore Networks and Pegatron on earning TIP Bronze Badges.
BRONZE BADGE
Edgecore Networks
AMX3200
3.2 Tbps coherent transponder/muxponder for DCI and service provider backhaul.
BRONZE BADGE
Pegatron
Endeavor Phoenix Hardware
Open platform transponder/muxponder with fully disaggregated hardware and software.
BRONZE BADGE
Pegatron
PG5200
1U rack-mount BBU for private and campus 5G, 3GPP Rel. 15 NR, O-RAN fronthaul.
BRONZE BADGE
Pegatron
PR1450 & PR2400-E RRUs
Indoor/outdoor 4T4R O-RAN RRU families. PR2400-E rated IP65, −40°C to +55°C.
COMMITTEE UPDATE
TIP welcomes Andreas Gladisch to the Test & Validation Council
Andreas brings extensive experience in network architecture and open infrastructure. His operator perspective will help advance the TVC's mission to scale real-world deployments.
OPEN OPTICAL & PACKET TRANSPORT
OOPT COMMUNITY
What's new in GNPy 2.14
Improved modeling accuracy, enhanced multi-vendor equipment library management, and new YANG model support for automated network planning workflows.
RAN & INTELLIGENCE
PROJECT COMPLETION
ARIANE II: Advancing RAN intelligence and energy efficiency
A TIP-led consortium including Arqit, BT, Digital Catapult, HCLTech, Net Reply, and VIAVI Solutions completed the third UK DSIT match-funded R&D project, developing and testing two Energy Management rApp variants on a non-RT Capgemini RIC in the SONIC labs.
Highlights
HCLTech Massive MIMO rApp | 6% energy reduction 14% efficiency improvement |
Net Reply cell ON/OFF rApp | 8% energy savings |
Arqit | Assessed encryption risk profiles of O1 and R1 interfaces against standards documentation |
For more information: membership@telecominfraproject.com
EVENTS
WHERE TO FIND TIP IN 2026
TIP at 2026 Industry Events
Take a look at how we're meeting and engaging with the broader telecom industry at this year's slate of conferences and events!
March 2-5, 2026
April 15, 2026
April 21-22, 2026
November 3-5, 2026
