More telcos struggle to meet rip-and-replace deadlines

A growing number of telecom operators are missing deadlines in the rip-and-replace program to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from their networks. Against this backdrop Alianza launched the Crux platform to protect phone numbers amid growth in AI services.

• Operators miss deadlines for replacing Huawei and ZTE gear
• Alianza launched Crux platform to protect phone numbers
• Alianza head Brian Beutler linked AI service growth to new operator risks