November 25, 2025 – DOHA, Qatar – MWC DOHA –  Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, and Spectrum Effect^®, a global innovator in AI-powered network optimization, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance autonomous network capabilities.

The MoU sets the stage for Ooredoo Qatar and Spectrum Effect to deploy the Spectrum-NET AIOps platform across the Ooredoo Qatar network. Spectrum-NET will enable real-time decision-making, translating complex network insights into autonomous actions to optimize performance at scale and maximize Ooredoo Qatar’s existing spectrum assets.

“Our partnership with Spectrum Effect marks a significant step towards enhancing our network’s intelligence and solidifying our position as the leading operator in the Middle East,” commented Mohammed Al Zaidan, Senior Director Active & Core at Ooredoo Qatar. “By integrating advanced AI capabilities, we aim to create a more agile and responsive infrastructure that meets the dynamic needs of our customers.”

“As networks become increasingly intelligent and autonomous, the ability to act on insights in real time is essential,” said Shaun McCarthy, President of Spectrum Effect. “Spectrum-NET addresses this by leveraging proven AI models that learn, adapt, and continuously optimize to anticipate and resolve issues automatically and protect network performance. We look forward to collaborating with Ooredoo Qatar to shape a future-ready network that can support emerging 5G use cases while delivering a seamless experience for subscribers across the region.”

About Spectrum Effect

Spectrum Effect’s mission is to solve the most challenging and costly problems in the wireless industry through innovation and automation. With a passion for disruptive technologies and engineering excellence, Spectrum Effect has created Spectrum-NET, the industry’s leading solution for the automated AI-driven analysis and mitigation of RF interference. With Spectrum-NET, operators across the globe are rapidly addressing RF interference, improving network KPIs, surgically deploying their field assets, gaining insights into spectral efficiency, and saving significant OPEX and CAPEX. www.spectrumeffect.com.

CONTACT:

Cara Mormino for Spectrum Effect, cara@spectrumeffect.com

March 4, 2025 – BARCELONA, Spain – MWC BARCELONA – Spectrum Effect^® today announced that Telkomsel, the leading Indonesian digital telecommunications service provider, has selected Spectrum-NET to drive RF interference mitigation and improve network performance. The deployment in Jakarta will leverage Spectrum-NET’s AI-powered Auto-Mitigation feature to analyze network data, accurately pinpointing and mitigating interference. Initial results have shown up to 2.5x increase in uplink user throughput on affected cells.

This deployment aligns with Telkomsel’s Hyper AI initiative, designed to enhance service efficiency and quality through end-to-end AI-driven automation. By integrating Spectrum-NET, Telkomsel harnesses advanced machine learning to precisely locate sources of external interference, enabling field teams to resolve issues exactly where the system predicts them. Additionally, Spectrum-NET’s new UL Coupling Analysis for User Endpoint Co-Channel Interference provides critical insights, addressing challenges in Indonesia’s densely populated and congested network environment.

“Telkomsel’s decision to adopt Spectrum-NET demonstrates a progressive approach to optimizing existing network investments,” commented Shaun McCarthy, President and Chief Revenue Officer of Spectrum Effect. “In an industry where efficiency is crucial, Spectrum-NET’s ability to recover up to 40% of lost capacity due to interference is groundbreaking. We are delighted to collaborate with Telkomsel as they leverage our AI-driven technology to maintain their network’s reputation for reliability and quality in the region.”

As the first Indonesian operator to implement Spectrum-NET, this deployment underscores Telkomsel’s dedication to delivering a superior service experience through advanced AI-based network optimization techniques, paving the way toward the vision of a Golden Indonesia 2045.

About Spectrum Effect

Spectrum Effect’s mission is to solve the most challenging and costly problems in the wireless industry through innovation and automation. With a passion for disruptive technologies and engineering excellence, Spectrum Effect has created Spectrum-NET, the industry’s leading solution for the automated ML-driven analysis and mitigation of RF interference. With Spectrum-NET, operators across the globe are rapidly addressing RF interference, improving network KPIs, surgically deploying their field assets, gaining insights into spectral efficiency, and saving significant OPEX and CAPEX. www.spectrumeffect.com.

CONTACT:

Cara Mormino for Spectrum Effect, cara@spectrumeffect.com

September 17, 2024 – Kirkland, WA – Spectrum Effect^® today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has issued U.S. Patent No. 12096258 covering the company’s innovative use of Machine Learning models for classifying interference types within its Spectrum-NET platform.

Spectrum-NET is the industry’s leading platform for the automated analysis and mitigation of RF interference. The Spectrum-NET platform performs AI-driven analysis of RF interference with high accuracy across all RF bands and operates seamlessly across mobile networks. Operators rely on Spectrum-NET to ensure optimal mobile network performance and enhanced user Quality of Experience.

This core patent strengthens Spectrum Effect’s intellectual property portfolio, which now includes 33 issued patents, each covering critical aspects of the company’s Spectrum-NET platform.

“This patent award is a reflection of the highly innovative work we are doing at Spectrum Effect. This is a watershed moment for Spectrum Effect’s technology development,” said Eamonn Gormley, Chief Technology Officer at Spectrum Effect. “While this core patent establishes our foothold for our use of AI for RAN analysis and opens the door to apply our AI technologies to a broader range of RAN use cases, what is most important is that our operator customers are benefiting from these critical inventions.”

About Spectrum Effect

Spectrum Effect’s mission is to solve the most challenging and costly problems in the wireless industry through innovation and automation. With a passion for disruptive technologies and engineering excellence, Spectrum Effect has created Spectrum-NET, the industry’s leading solution for the automated ML-driven analysis and mitigation of RF interference. With Spectrum-NET, operators across the globe are rapidly addressing RF interference, improving network KPIs, surgically deploying their field assets, gaining insights into spectral efficiency, and saving significant OPEX and CAPEX. www.spectrumeffect.com.

CONTACT:

Cara Mormino for Spectrum Effect, cara@spectrumeffect.com

June 4, 2024 – Kirkland, WA – Spectrum Effect^® announced today the appointment of Shaun McCarthy as President and Chief Revenue Officer. Shaun will lead Spectrum Effect’s global business strategy, driving worldwide sales and adoption to accelerate customer success and meet the increasing demand for its AI-driven interference analysis and mitigation solution, Spectrum-NET.

Shaun brings over two decades of expertise leading sales teams and driving go-to-market strategies across the telecom, hyperscale, and technology sectors. Before joining Spectrum Effect, Shaun was President of North America at Nokia, where he facilitated the adoption of transformative networking technologies, leading operators through major architectural evolutions, including the transition to 5G, broadband modernization, and the deployment of private wireless solutions across industries. Shaun previously served as Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Cisco, where he played a pivotal role in building a world-class sales team and spearheaded strategic M&A activities. Shaun has served on the Board of Directors for both CTIA and 5G Americas and is currently a member of the Joyous Advisory Board.

“Shaun has an impressive track record of building and leading high-performing teams and driving sustainable revenue growth for top-tier companies in the telecom industry,” commented Charles Immendorf, CEO of Spectrum Effect. “We are excited to welcome Shaun to our leadership team and look forward to the next chapter of our journey as we scale our business with Shaun leading our ambitious growth strategy.”

“Spectrum-NET harnesses the power of AI and automation, enabling mobile operators to quickly pinpoint and eliminate RF interference, driving tangible benefits across their networks. By reducing churn and improving user experience, it not only boosts top-line results but also materially reduces bottom-line operational costs, ensuring maximum return on investment in their substantial 5G investments,” said Shaun McCarthy. “I am thrilled to join the Spectrum Effect team and look forward to contributing to the company’s continued success.”

About Spectrum Effect

Spectrum Effect’s mission is to solve the most challenging and costly problems in the wireless industry through innovation and automation. With a passion for disruptive technologies and engineering excellence, Spectrum Effect has created Spectrum-NET, the industry’s leading solution for the automated ML-driven analysis and mitigation of RF interference. With Spectrum-NET, operators across the globe are rapidly addressing RF interference, improving network KPIs, surgically deploying their field assets, gaining insights into spectral efficiency, and saving significant OPEX and CAPEX. www.spectrumeffect.com.

CONTACT:

Cara Mormino for Spectrum Effect, cara@spectrumeffect.com

February 20, 2024 – Kirkland, WA – Spectrum Effect^® announced today the successful integration of the industry’s most trusted security scanning tools within its software release process. Spectrum Effect has adopted these enhanced measures to shield its AI-driven software solutions against potential vulnerabilities and exceed stringent security requirements from Tier-1 operators.

As critical infrastructure providers, mobile operators face an increasingly complex security environment with heightened risks of attacks from bad actors. Spectrum Effect maintains SOC2 Type 2 certification and employs robust security protocols. Spectrum Effect performs meticulous vulnerability scans, web application scans, and penetration tests using Twistlock, Tenable Nessus, and WebCheck Security for every new software release to ensure the elimination of potential critical vulnerabilities.

Jina Choi, Vice President of Product and Software Development at Spectrum Effect, emphasized the company’s commitment to its robust security practices. “We understand how profoundly important security is for our customers. As such, security is not just a priority for us; it is ingrained in our development DNA. We continuously strive to exceed industry standards in every aspect of our security measures to ensure our customers’ networks and data stay protected.”

About Spectrum Effect

Spectrum Effect’s mission is to solve the most challenging and costly problems in the wireless industry through innovation and automation. With a passion for disruptive technologies and engineering excellence, Spectrum Effect has created Spectrum-NET, the industry’s leading solution for the automated ML-driven analysis and mitigation of RF interference. With Spectrum-NET, operators across the globe are rapidly addressing RF interference, improving network KPIs, surgically deploying their field assets, gaining insights into spectral efficiency, and saving significant OPEX and CAPEX. www.spectrumeffect.com.

CONTACT:

Cara Mormino for Spectrum Effect, cara@spectrumeffect.com

December 30, 2023 – Leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc (PLDT) and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) intensified their network enhancement initiatives in 2023 to deliver leveled-up experience to their customers by optimizing their integrated fixed and wireless networks and rolling out network innovations.

“This reaffirms our commitment to continuously improve our network, make our operations more efficient, and bring the benefits of the latest technologies and innovations closer to our customers,” said Eric Santiago, Head of Network at PLDT and Smart.

Among these innovations are Proof of Concepts (PoCs) conducted to explore how PLDT and Smart can improve various parts of their network operations.

Earlier this year, Smart successfully deployed the country’s first fully functional Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) POC at the PLDT-Smart Technolab, demonstrating the potential of the technology to enhance network operations while lowering cost by allowing telcos like Smart to “mix and match” hardware and software from any vendor, unlike in traditional vendor lock-in setups, wherein equipment and software could only come from a single vendor for a specific area.

Smart has also deployed Spectrum-NET, which enabled the company to reduce in half the radio interference impacting its network, thereby improving service quality for customers. This has also made Smart the cleanest network in the region, performing better than other operators in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America, and putting Smart at par with North American and European countries, according to data from Spectrum Effect.

Paving the way for more efficient and environmentally friendly network operations, PLDT and Smart also completed their PoC of drone-aided digital inspection of its cellular sites in Metro Manila. Conducted in several Smart towers in Quezon City, Valenzuela, and Caloocan, the PoC was held using drone technology to capture multiple cell sites’ information and produce “digital twins” of these network towers.

The use of autonomous drone technology in capturing network tower information is seen to replace the time-consuming, dangerous, and manual task of climbing every tower to gather and record data. Turning the drone-captured images into a digital twin of the tower with the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) will also enable Smart to build a single source of field-based truth across the entire Smart network and will facilitate faster and data-driven decision-making.

AI and ML are also being employed on PLDT and Smart’s self-optimizing network, as they join global operators in rapidly adopting the technology.

“We have implemented these initiatives to maintain our network leadership and quality. This not only means expanding coverage and delivering speed, but also involves the pursuit of energy efficiency, which translates to cost savings and lower carbon emissions,” Santiago added.

For example, PLDT and Smart have also been testing a sleeping cell algorithm which enables the network to shut down a particular element when it is not being utilized for more efficient electricity consumption.

This year, Smart has also further expanded its Self-Organizing Network (SON) project as part of Smart’s push for further automation transformation, as it rolled out consistency checking and correction of network elements’ parameters for 3G and 4G/LTE. Neighbor management for 2G and 4G-5G sites was also fully implemented, while coverage optimization for 4G Massive MIMO sites ensure optimal level for network coverage as sites are further rolled out.

Smart has also unveiled a series of innovative initiatives aimed at energy savings. Recognizing the importance of environmental responsibility, the company has implemented best practices to significantly reduce its carbon footprint by optimizing and streamlining network operations and adopting energy-efficient software and licenses. This commitment to energy conservation aligns with the company’s broader mission to foster a sustainable and eco-friendly digital landscape.

With the help of these initiatives, PLDT and Smart have once again been awarded the Philippines’ Fastest Broadband Network and the country’s Fastest and Best Mobile Network by Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence.

Smart is the first and only Philippine wireless services provider to earn this prestigious and rare citation for three consecutive reporting periods by Ookla in Q1-Q2 2022, Q3-Q4 2022, and Q1-Q2 2023.

Smart’s network also recently enabled its value mobile brand TNT to set the Guinness World Record for the Longest Travel Livestream lasting for over 26 hours and covering 75 kilometers from Bustos, Bulacan to Rizal Park in Manila.

Dubbed as the Petmaloop Challenge, the milestone effort involved the use of one TNT-powered smartphone, passed from one content creator to another in relay fashion, to conduct an uninterrupted livestream on micro-vlogging app TikTok.

For displaying consistently superior network performance, Smart also received the top award from the independent benchmarking organization umlaut. In receiving the ‘Best in Test’ award from umlaut, Smart was also cited for having the best rated upload speeds, download speeds, and latency experience.

This level of performance is enabled by PLDT and Smart’s integrated fixed and wireless networks. Smart’s mobile network, which covers 97% of the population, is supported by PLDT’s fiber infrastructure, which was at over 1.1 million kilometers as of end-September 2023.

PLDT and Smart’s initiatives to harness innovation and enhance their networks through new technologies are aligned with the Group’s commitment to the Government’s overall digitalization thrust to narrow the digital divide as one of the founding members of the government-mandated Presidential Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) under the Digital Infrastructure Pillar.

These also boost PLDT’s aspirational multi-year transformation, with elevating customer experience as one of the key priorities, as well as contribute to the Group’s endeavors to provide connectivity to all, bringing the benefits of the internet to more communities while integrating sustainable solutions in the Group’s daily operations.

Source: PLDT Press Release

About Spectrum Effect

Spectrum Effect’s mission is to solve the most challenging and costly problems in the wireless industry through innovation and automation. With a passion for disruptive technologies and engineering excellence, Spectrum Effect has created Spectrum-NET, the industry’s leading solution for the automated ML-driven analysis and mitigation of RF interference. With Spectrum-NET, operators across the globe are rapidly addressing RF interference, improving network KPIs, surgically deploying their field assets, gaining insights into spectral efficiency, and saving significant OPEX and CAPEX. www.spectrumeffect.com.

CONTACT:

Cara Mormino for Spectrum Effect, cara@spectrumeffect.com

December 20, 2023 – Kirkland, WA – Spectrum Effect^® announced today that its industry-leading automated AI-driven analysis of RF interference solution, Spectrum-NET^®, is now deployed or under contract for imminent deployment across more than 6 million NR and LTE cells globally.

Spectrum-NET possesses the most accurate and extensive ML-trained CNN models for RF interference detection, classification, and mitigation. As the most widely deployed RF interference mitigation solution in the world, Spectrum-NET taps into a growing ML training pipeline of over 1 billion hours of RF interference labeled data.

“Reaching 6 million cells is a significant milestone that underscores the trust mobile network operators place in Spectrum Effect and the abundant business value that Spectrum-NET delivers to their networks,” commented Charles Immendorf, Spectrum Effect CEO. “This accomplishment fuels the further advancement of our solution to the benefit of all our customers and enables us to extend our thought leadership beyond RF interference into the spectrum coexistence space.”

The company anticipates this deployment to surge beyond 12 million NR and LTE cells by the end of 2024, solidifying Spectrum-NET’s position as a true industry leader in applications for mobile networks.

About Spectrum Effect

Spectrum Effect’s mission is to solve the most challenging and costly problems in the wireless industry through innovation and automation. With a passion for disruptive technologies and engineering excellence, Spectrum Effect has created Spectrum-NET, the industry’s leading solution for the automated ML-driven analysis and mitigation of RF interference. With Spectrum-NET, operators across the globe are rapidly addressing RF interference, improving network KPIs, surgically deploying their field assets, gaining insights into spectral efficiency, and saving significant OPEX and CAPEX. www.spectrumeffect.com.

CONTACT:

Cara Mormino for Spectrum Effect, cara@spectrumeffect.com

December 5, 2023 – Kirkland, WA – Spectrum Effect^®announced today the Boulder Ventures (BV) investment into Spectrum Effect and the appointment of Kishen Mangat to its Board of Directors.

Kishen Mangat is General Partner at Boulder Ventures (BV), where he leads the firm’s enterprise 5G investment strategy. Kishen previously served as the Cisco Systems VP/GM for Mobility and co-founded multiple startups, including BroadHop, Inc.

“We are appreciative of Boulder Ventures for their endorsement of what we have created and what we are building at Spectrum Effect, and we welcome Kishen Mangat to our Board of Directors,” stated Charles Immendorf, Spectrum Effect CEO. “Kishen is a highly regarded executive in the telecom industry with a proven track record of developing long-term business strategies that result in tremendous growth. He will be a major asset for Spectrum Effect.”

“We at Boulder Ventures are impressed with Spectrum Effect’s technologies and solution as well as the set of marquee operator customers,” said Kishen Mangat, General Partner at Boulder Ventures. “Spectrum-NET plays a key role for operators to address the new set of RF interference challenges with 5G while laying the groundwork for unleashing valuable new spectrum in the future. Boulder Ventures is pleased to join Spectrum Effect’s journey and help the company realize its full potential.”

About Spectrum Effect

Spectrum Effect’s mission is to solve the most challenging and costly problems in the wireless industry through innovation and automation. With a passion for disruptive technologies and engineering excellence, Spectrum Effect has created Spectrum-NET, the industry’s leading solution for the automated ML-driven analysis and mitigation of RF interference. With Spectrum-NET, operators across the globe are rapidly addressing RF interference, improving network KPIs, surgically deploying their field assets, gaining insights into spectral efficiency, and saving significant OPEX and CAPEX. www.spectrumeffect.com.

CONTACT:

Cara Mormino for Spectrum Effect, cara@spectrumeffect.com