Global 6G infrastructure will support physical AI, which could mean “autonomous machines, vehicles, sensors, and robots.”

The study was limited to two providers in Louisville, Kentucky, but its authors called for a repository of broadband pricing information.

The report showed that AI has become profitable for 90% of telecommunications operators, a substantial increase from the previous year.

The analysis said additional spectrum can improve download speeds by 8% and reduce congestion when users are far from cell towers.

STL Partners predicts one AI-related growth area among telcos but warns of a slower adoption or pullbacks in three others.

The report found that only about 54% of people in the lowest-income group subscribe to home broadband internet service.
