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New Chennai-Singapore Subsea Cable Route to Boost Regional Connectivity
FLAG, the private global subsea cable operator, announced a new Chennai‑to‑Singapore cable corridor as part of its Vision 2030 strategy. The route adds a second, geographically distinct path on India’s east coast, boosting capacity, reducing latency and improving network resilience. Coupled with FLAG’s existing ECHO system to the United States, the cable creates new end‑to‑end routing options that bypass traditional west‑bound paths through Western Asia and Europe. The launch underscores India’s role as a strategic connectivity hub for the company.
Australia Attacks 'Short-Sighted Spectrum Stealth Tax'
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced a A$7.32 billion (≈US$5.25 billion) fee for the renewal of mobile spectrum licences held by the three major operators and NBN Co, far above its earlier $5‑$6.2 billion range. Industry bodies AMTA and ATA denounced...
Networks in Orbit: How the Physics of Space Is Driving Smarter 5G Satellite Design
Satellite‑based 5G is shifting focus from launch volume to the physics of the space environment. Doppler shifts, long distances, and harsh thermal and radiation conditions force a redesign of the physical layer, from chips to cooling systems. Efficiency metrics such...
T-Mobile Pipes 5G Into US Golf Tournaments
Telecom giant T‑Mobile has become the official 5G partner for the USGA’s flagship tournaments, including the US Women’s Open and the US Open. The carrier will deploy dedicated 5G network slices that power a real‑time Rules Review system, ticket‑scanning terminals,...
Brussels Wants to Reserve Satellite Spectrum for EU Companies
The European Commission has proposed splitting the 2 GHz MSS satellite spectrum into three equal parts: one third for a single government‑designated operator that must integrate with the upcoming IRIS2 multi‑orbit constellation, a second third reserved for EU‑based commercial satellite firms,...
6G Increasingly Looks Evolutionary, Says Dell’Oro
Dell’Oro’s new "6G RAN: What Are The Knowns And Unknowns" report frames 6G as an evolutionary upgrade rather than a disruptive leap. Operators are expected to lean on existing macro‑MIMO infrastructure below 8.4 GHz, using wider spectrum channels to boost capacity...
TIM and Poste Italiane Exec Meeting Drives Takeover Forward
TIM and Poste Italiane held an executive meeting that formalised the timeline for Poste's €10.8 bn ($11.8 bn) takeover bid of the telecom operator. Poste Italiane, now holding a 27.3% stake in TIM, reaffirmed its target to close the deal by the...
Better Together: Explaining the AI/6G Convergence
The article outlines that 6G will be the first telecommunications network built natively around artificial intelligence, embedding AI into its core, edge and device layers. By 2029, 6G aims to support 10‑100 million connections per square kilometre while delivering up to...
Smartphone Prices Rocket in Europe
Smartphone average selling prices (ASPs) in Europe rose to €580 (≈ $632) in Q1 2026, up from €577 and €574 in the prior two quarters. The surge was driven by a historic low‑price segment shrinkage – devices under €200 (≈ $218) accounted for...
Huawei Unveils Chip Tech Intended to Ensure Chinese Independence
Huawei unveiled the Tau Scaling Law, a new semiconductor design paradigm that de‑emphasizes transistor shrink in favor of time‑based scaling and LogicFolding architecture. The company claims the approach can deliver chips equivalent to a 1.4 nm process by 2031, with the...
M1 to Be Stripped Back After $1bn Sale Collapses
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) halted the $1 bn takeover of M1 by Simba Telecom after uncovering possible unauthorized use of spectrum. Simba’s owner Tuas Ltd subsequently terminated the deal, leaving Singapore’s mobile market with four operators and putting M1...
SFR Takeover Deal 'Uncertain' – Iliad CEO
Iliad CEO Xavier Reynaud said the proposed €20.35 billion ($22.2 billion) takeover of Altice’s SFR remains uncertain, with the exclusivity period now extended to 5 June 2026. The bid, backed by Orange, Bouygues Telecom and Iliad, follows a missed May deadline and reflects valuation...
Nokia Wants to Invent the Future of AI Networking Tech
Nokia has opened an AI Networking Innovation Lab in Sunnyvale to speed development of networking solutions for AI training and inference. The lab brings together partners such as AMD, Lenovo, Supermicro, Keysight and Weka to co‑create new protocols, silicon and...
BT Masks Financial Failings with Fibre Fortitude
BT Group reported a 3% drop in revenue to £19.7 billion (≈$25 billion) for the year to March, with adjusted revenue down 4% to £19.6 billion. The telco added a £700 million (≈$900 million) cost‑cut tranche to its transformation plan, lifting the total savings target...
LatAm Smartphone Sales Stronger than Expected
Latin America’s smartphone market posted a 3% YoY increase in Q1 2026, driven by proactive inventory builds and OEM portfolio simplification toward lower‑storage models. Samsung led with 12.9 million units and a 37% share, while Xiaomi and Motorola followed at 6 million...