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What Defines Network Performance in 5G and Beyond? A CTO Perspective

RCR Wireless News, Tuesday, July 7th, 2026

ANDREW's Europe CTO on shifting from adding hardware to designing smarter, AI-integrated 5G networks.

Pedro Torres, CTO Europe at ANDREW (an Amphenol company), discusses how mobile networks are evolving.

ANDREW aims to enable high-performing, efficient networks everywhere, from stadiums to rural areas, spanning tower top to deep indoors via antennas, power solutions, and its ERA DAS platform.

Facing limited spectrum, site constraints, and energy-efficiency mandates, the industry must shift from adding hardware to designing smarter networks with AI.

Antenna evaluation now emphasizes system-level performance across efficiency, precision, and simplification. Operators should prioritize deployment simplicity, scalability, and sustainability while balancing current demands with future adaptability.

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