MmWave 5G Performance in the U.S.: Ultra-Fast Speeds, Limited Reach Drive Strategic Deployments
U.S. mmWave 5G remains the fastest layer of next‑gen connectivity, with Verizon expanding its footprint to 91 metropolitan markets and consistently delivering gigabit‑plus download speeds. While the technology can exceed 1 Gbps in real‑world tests, it appears in only 2.2% of Verizon’s samples, underscoring its role as a targeted capacity solution. Coverage is limited to roughly 150 m from a small cell, forcing dense deployments in stadiums, downtown corridors and other high‑traffic zones. Operators now position mmWave as a complement to broader mid‑band coverage rather than a standalone network.
Starlink Speed in Asia Pacific: Growth, Regulation, Pricing and Performance Trends
Starlink now serves over 10 million subscribers in 155 countries, capturing 97.1% of global satellite Speedtest samples in Q3 2025. In Asia‑Pacific, Oceania leads with median download speeds of 162 Mbps and 35 ms latency, while Southeast Asian markets show mixed results—Malaysia up to...
Telecom News: Telkomsel, ZTE, Enea, Liberty Costa Rica, Nokia
Telkomsel and ZTE announced a strategic partnership at MWC Barcelona 2026 to pilot AI‑native RAN solutions and the AIREngine module on ZTE’s BBU V9200 platform, aiming to boost network reliability and edge performance across Indonesia. The collaboration also includes expanding...
Telecom News: Multi Business Group, Saudi Telecom, Starlink, AT&T, Verizon, T‑Mobile, Orange Maroc, Ericsson
Multi Business Group secured a three‑month fit‑out and enhancement contract from Saudi Telecom Company (stc), a deal slated to lift its first‑half 2026 earnings. SpaceX’s satellite arm Starlink has confidentially filed for a potential IPO that could raise up to...
Telecom News: Comtech, HPE, Telia, MVNO
Comtech’s Allerium unit launched a Next Generation 9‑1‑1 (NG9‑1‑1) platform across Kentucky, moving 12 public‑safety answering points onto a text‑enabled emergency network within four months. Hewlett Packard Enterprise secured a licence to the Sisvel Wi‑Fi Multimode patent pool, giving it...
Telecom News: Zyxel Communications, Openreach, Fidium, CableFinder, LoRa Alliance
Zyxel Communications and Openreach have introduced optical network terminals (ONTs) made from 95% recycled plastic, with zero‑plastic packaging, as part of Openreach’s “Let’s Reach Zero” initiative. Over half a million of these eco‑friendly ONTs, capable of 1.8 Gbps speeds, have already...
Telecom News: SIMPL Wireless, HDPE, Edgecore Wi‑Fi
SIMPL Wireless launched the Compass Dashboard, a unified IoT connectivity platform that lets users buy SIMPL service, integrate existing carrier contracts, and manage eUICC profiles with real‑time visibility, cutting deployment from months to hours. Allied Market Research projects the global...
TRAI Launches Consultation on Satellite Communication Network Authorisation and Spectrum Framework
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released a consultation paper outlining a new licensing and spectrum framework for Satellite Communication Networks (SCNs). The proposal defines eligibility, authorisation periods, technical and security standards, and introduces a Satellite Communication Network‑as‑a‑Service (SCNaaS)...
Mobile Network Quality Across West Bengal: Jio Leads 5G Speeds, BSNL Lags in Reliability
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released February 2026 drive‑test results for West Bengal, covering city, highway and railway corridors. Reliance Jio led 5G performance with an average download speed of 212.68 Mbps and the quickest call setup at 0.62 seconds. Vodafone...
How Remote SIM Management Is Transforming Industrial IoT Operations
Remote SIM management platforms give industrial IoT operators a centralized dashboard to activate, deactivate, and monitor cellular SIMs without field visits. By leveraging eSIM/eUICC standards, firms can steer networks, manage APNs, and receive real‑time alerts, cutting downtime and service costs....
US Broadband Speeds Surge in H2 2025 as Fiber, Starlink and FWA Accelerate Digital Presence
U.S. broadband performance jumped in the second half of 2025 as fiber rollouts hit 84 million homes, covering more than 60% of households, while SpaceX’s Starlink constellation approached 10,000 satellites. AT&T and Verizon expanded their fiber footprints to 32 million and 18 million...
TRAI Proposes Affordable Voice and SMS-Only Plans Across All Validities to Boost Telecom Inclusion
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a draft mandate requiring all mobile operators to provide voice‑and‑SMS‑only plans that match every existing bundled‑plan validity. Currently, standalone options are scarce and priced between ₹439 and ₹1,748 (approximately $5‑$21), limiting...
Telecom News: Du, Ericsson, Ethio Telecom, Huawei
The United Arab Emirates has launched the world’s first commercial U6 GHz network, delivering up to 10 Gbps speeds and showcasing the nation’s push for ultra‑fast wireless connectivity. du and Ericsson completed a proof‑of‑concept using extended‑range mmWave radios, achieving gigabit‑level 5G performance...
Telecom News: Vodafone Idea, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, ZTE
A Centrum forecast shows India’s telecom market will expand in Q4FY26 as average revenue per user rises and 2G users migrate to 4G/5G, with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel expected to add roughly 5 million and 6.5 million subscribers respectively. Vodafone Idea...
Telecom News: Mint Mobile, T-Mobile, Openreach, NiCE Cognigy, Aria Networks
Mint Mobile introduced a $45‑per‑month all‑in‑one 5G bundle that combines home internet and unlimited premium wireless, offering a full year of service with no contracts, hidden fees, or equipment costs and a five‑year price lock. The plan runs on T‑Mobile’s...
Telecom News: Harmonic, Keysight Technologies, Sateliot, EdgeBeam, Broadspan, Sinclair
Harmonic announced AI‑powered fiber broadband solutions at the FTTH 2026 conference, highlighting a shift from reactive to proactive network management and a flexible Open ONT framework for vendor choice. Keysight Technologies and Sateliot won the ESA‑GSMA Foundry Innovation Challenge with...
Morocco Telecoms Strengthen Mobile Networks to Deliver Seamless Connectivity During AFCON 2025
Morocco’s mobile networks successfully handled the surge of over one million fans during AFCON 2025, showcasing the results of a $16.6 billion infrastructure program tied to the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. Operators accelerated 4G expansion, fiber backhaul, and launched 5G in...
Telecom News: Viettel, Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, Dahua, FCC
Viettel Group celebrated two decades of overseas expansion, reporting a 25% year‑on‑year revenue jump to roughly $1.74 billion and a 57% surge in net profit. The telecom giant now operates in 10 markets, holding the top position in seven of them,...
Telecom News: Jazz, Huawei, ZTE, MiFibra
Jazz, Pakistan’s largest mobile operator, has partnered with Huawei to power 1,000 telecom sites with solar energy, delivering a 13 MW capacity that will generate roughly 11 GWh of clean electricity each year and cut emissions by about 15,000 tons. In India, saturated...
Telecom News: BTRC, Du Telecommunications, Ericsson
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator, the BTRC, is set to unlock additional low‑band spectrum in the 700 MHz band to boost rural mobile coverage and lay groundwork for 5G, despite lingering legal disputes and limited auction participation. In the United Arab Emirates, an...
Telecom News: Huawei, ZTE, Mobifone, Bharti Airtel, Unifique, Amazonia 5G
Vietnam is reconsidering deals with Chinese 5G vendors Huawei and ZTE as state‑owned Mobifone explores equipment purchases to speed its network rollout, despite U.S. security concerns. In India, Bharti Airtel has added over 4,300 new 5G sites in eastern Uttar...
APAC Mobile Services Revenue to Reach $347 Billion by 2030, Driven by 5G Growth
Mobile communication services revenue in the Asia‑Pacific region is forecast to climb from $310.6 billion in 2025 to $347.3 billion by 2030, a 2.3% CAGR, according to GlobalData. The surge is driven by expanding 5G coverage, rising subscriber numbers and higher‑ARPU 5G...
Telecom News: Bharti Airtel, AT&T, Bangladesh Telecoms Face Fuel Shortages
Bharti Airtel announced it has crossed 650 million subscribers, making it the world’s second‑largest telecom operator, driven by strong growth in India and Africa. AT&T pledged up to $2 billion to modernize the FirstNet public‑safety network, enhancing 5G coverage and cutting rates...
Telecom News: Tata Communications, Cisco, CallTower
Tata Communications has been named a Leader in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant for Global WAN Services for the 13th consecutive year, highlighting its AI‑driven networking and 800G infrastructure investments. Cisco’s new report shows that roughly 80% of enterprises are increasing...
Global Telecom Capex Trends: 10 Key Facts Shaping Industry Investment Strategy Through 2030
Dell’Oro Group reports that global telecom capital expenditure held steady in 2025, marking the first year of flat spending among the 50 largest operators, which account for roughly 80% of industry outlays. Despite the pause in capex, equipment manufacturers saw...
FCC Router Rules Shake U.S. Market: Ookla Data Reveals Top Vendors and Wi-Fi Upgrade Gap
The FCC’s new router rule forces any consumer router built abroad to obtain a waiver before sale, aiming to curb cyber‑attacks linked to foreign hardware. Ookla data shows the U.S. market is led by Eero, TP‑Link, Netgear and others, all...
AI Chip Boom Powers Fabless IC Growth as NVIDIA Extends Market Leadership
Investments by cloud providers in AI infrastructure are fueling a 44% year‑on‑year surge in fabless IC design revenue, reaching $359.4 billion in 2025. NVIDIA remains the clear leader, posting a record $205.7 billion in revenue—a 65% jump—while its ecosystem now accounts for...
India Telecom Operators Shift to Experience-Led Differentiation Over Price Wars: Opensignal
India’s telecom market is maturing, with operators moving from price‑driven battles to experience‑led differentiation. Opensignal data shows Reliance Jio still dominates nationally, holding over 43% of adjusted gross revenue and leading consistent quality in 58 of 63 metros. Yet subscriber...
Telecom News: Ethio Telecom, Safaricom, MTS, MegaFon, T2 Mobile, VimpelCom, Beeline
The Nigerian Communications Commission has mandated that mobile operators provide airtime credits to subscribers when service quality falls below standards, tying fines to infrastructure upgrades. Ethiopia’s government introduced a Universal Access Fund, requiring operators to contribute 1.5% of annual gross...
Telecom News: Fiber Broadband Association, NFR, Bharti Airtel, Tata Teleservices
The Fiber Broadband Association unveiled a "fiber‑first" framework to help U.S. states accelerate middle‑mile fiber deployment, emphasizing cross‑agency coordination, dig‑once policies, and streamlined permitting. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) rolled out an AI‑enhanced optical‑fiber‑cable (OFC) system at 50 level‑crossing gates,...
Foundry 2.0 Market to Surpass $360 Bn in 2026 as AI Drives Semiconductor Growth
The global semiconductor foundry market, dubbed "Foundry 2.0," is projected to top $360 billion in 2026, a 17% rise from today. AI‑driven demand for advanced nodes and next‑generation packaging is the primary catalyst, while mature‑node pricing rebounds as capacity tightens. TSMC...
Telecom News: SES, K2 Space, Satellite Communication to Samsung Galaxy Smartphones
SES partnered with K2 Space to build the meoSphere medium‑Earth‑orbit satellite network, planning 28 high‑power satellites for launch by 2030. The constellation will use software‑defined payloads to deliver faster, lower‑latency connectivity for government, mobility and telecom customers. Meanwhile, India warned...
Telecom News: Mobile Recharge Plans, Zentro Internet, Reliance Telecom
India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority is moving to eliminate the controversial 28‑day mobile recharge plans that force consumers to pay for 13 cycles a year, a practice highlighted in Parliament for its lack of transparency. Zentro Internet closed a landmark $240 million...
Telecom News: Comporium, T-Mobile, Spirent Communications
Comporium announced a $4.7 million fiber rollout in Transylvania County, North Carolina, aimed at closing broadband gaps in rural communities. T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grants program has now surpassed $21.5 million, funding infrastructure projects in 475 small towns across 49 states and Puerto Rico....
GFiber Accelerates Multi-Gig Internet with 25G PON and Wi-Fi 7 to Redefine Customer Experience
GFiber is rolling out a 25G PON fiber network that supports symmetric multi‑gigabit plans up to 20 Gbps, paired with Wi‑Fi 7 and Wi‑Fi 6/6E upgrades in homes. Leveraging Ookla Speedtest Intelligence, the company replaces outdated CPE at no charge, ensuring the fiber...
Japan Telecom Market: 5G and Fiber Broadband Set to Drive Revenue to $78 Bn by 2030
Japan’s telecom market is set to reach $78.3 billion by 2030, driven by 5G and fiber broadband growth. Mobile services revenue is forecast to climb to $51.4 billion, while fixed‑line services are expected to hit $26.9 billion as fiber‑to‑the‑home coverage approaches 99.9 % by...
Samsung Launches Galaxy Forever in India: New Ownership Model Brings Smartphones at 50% Upfront Cost
Samsung has launched Galaxy Forever in India, a new ownership programme that lets customers acquire flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra and S26 Plus phones by paying only 50 percent of the price upfront and the rest through twelve interest‑free EMIs. The plan...
Swisscom Backs 6,000 Mobile Tower JV in Italy to Accelerate 5G Rollout and Cut Costs
Swisscom is supporting a 50‑50 joint venture between Fastweb + Vodafone and TIM to build up to 6,000 new passive mobile towers across Italy. The JV will operate on an open‑access basis, inviting third‑party investors to share capital costs and improve efficiency....
Telecom News: Netcracker Technology, Hiya, Vodafone, Reliance Jio, BSNL
Netcracker Technology announced a milestone OSS upgrade for BICS, bolstering stability, security and support across roaming, 5G, IoT and data services. Hiya and Vodafone have launched Branded Calling in the UK, delivering verified caller IDs to almost all mobile users...
Semiconductor Market Revenue Surpasses $830 Bn in 2025 as AI Demand Fuels Industry Growth
The global semiconductor industry broke the $830 billion revenue barrier in 2025, marking roughly a 20% increase over 2024. Artificial‑intelligence workloads, especially in data‑center processors, GPUs and high‑bandwidth memory, were the primary growth engine. Memory and data‑center segments posted the strongest...
Telecom News: Alaska Communications, Mobileum, MWC 2026, TeraSignal
Alaska Communications will deploy fiber and next‑generation fixed wireless to over 9,000 unserved locations after securing a $124 million BEAD grant, with private funds covering an additional 12,000 sites. Mobileum unveiled its “Signal to Value” strategy at MWC Barcelona 2026, promoting...
Ofcom 2026–2031 Fibre Strategy Boosts Investment, Expands Coverage and Enhances UK Broadband Competition
Ofcom has released a five‑year regulatory framework for 2026‑2031 to accelerate the UK’s full‑fibre rollout. The plan locks in wholesale market rules, extends price caps on lower‑speed services and guarantees fair access to Openreach’s ducts and poles. Annual fibre investment...
Australia Mobile Services Market: Telstra, Optus, and TPG Drive 5G Growth and Rising Data Revenue
Australia’s mobile services market remains dominated by Telstra, Optus and TPG, which together control the majority of subscribers and revenue. Telstra leads with roughly 40% share and A$10 billion annual mobile revenue, backed by an A$800 million four‑year 5G investment to reach...
Telecom News: Kyivstar, Apple, Samsung, Vodafone Idea
Kyivstar reported a 26% rise in core profit for 2025, with EBITDA of about $648 million, driven by a surge in digital services after acquiring ride‑hailing platform Uklon. Digital revenue jumped 467% to $124 million, and monthly active users of its super‑app...
Malaysia Fixed Communications Market Forecast: Revenue to Reach $2.1 Bn by 2030 as Fiber Broadband Drives Growth
Malaysia’s fixed communications market is projected to grow to $2.1 billion by 2030, driven by a 4 % CAGR in revenue. The surge is powered by rapid fiber‑to‑the‑home and fiber‑to‑the‑building deployments, which already account for over 97 % of fixed broadband connections. While...
Global Telecom Equipment Market Rebounds in 2025 with 4% Growth, Driven by Optical Transport and Cloud Investments
The Dell’Oro Group reports the global telecom equipment market rebounded in 2025, posting a 4% revenue increase across six key segments after a 14% decline from 2022‑2024. Growth was led by optical transport and service‑provider routers, fueled by expanding data‑center...
Telecom News: Freedom, Nokia, Grameenphone, ZTE
Freedom Telecom and Nokia have signed an agreement to open an AI Innovation Lab on Nokia’s Sunnyvale campus, focusing on next‑generation AI data‑center designs for Kazakhstan and neighboring markets. Grameenphone and ZTE announced a strategic MoU at MWC 2026 to...
GSMA Intelligence: Telecom Operators Must Accelerate Shift to Intent-Driven Autonomous Networks
Mobile operators must accelerate the shift to intent‑driven autonomous networks, according to a GSMA Intelligence report highlighting rising operational complexity and cost pressures. Most operators remain at Level 2 autonomy, with isolated automation delivering limited OPEX savings. The study calls for...
Telecom News: ADTRAN, Keysight Technologies, TeraSignal, OFC 2026
ADTRAN unveiled the LiteWave800, an ultra‑low‑power 800 Gb/s linear pluggable optics module that operates at just 1 pJ per bit and 0.8 W, targeting intra‑data‑center links for AI and cloud workloads. Keysight introduced the AresONE 1600GE, a 1.6‑terabit Ethernet platform that emulates AI...
Telecom News: Spectrum Auction in Pakistan, Ufone, Zong, Jazz, Altius Telecom, Ericsson, Far EasTone
Pakistan's telecom regulator PTA will auction 11 5G spectrum bands across Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta, inviting major operators Ufone, Zong and Jazz. The auction aims to boost internet speeds without raising consumer costs, addressing network strain despite 130 million...
