Today's Telecom Pulse
French telecom trio in exclusive talks to acquire SFR for €20.35 billion
Bouygues Telecom, Iliad‑Free and Orange are in exclusive negotiations to purchase Altice France’s SFR for an estimated €20.35 billion (about $22 billion). The consortium would split SFR’s assets, with Bouygues taking the B2B unit and 42% of the purchase price, Iliad‑Free 31%, and Orange 27%. The deal would reduce France’s mobile market from four to three players but requires regulatory clearance.
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Spacemobile’s 2,731% Revenue Surge Narrows Gap with Iridium’s Stable Earnings
Ast Spacemobile posted a 2,731% year‑over‑year revenue increase for Q4 2025, while Iridium Communications recorded flat revenue and $25 million net income for the same period. The contrast underscores Spacemobile’s rapid scaling against Iridium’s steady earnings, a dynamic that is reshaping investor expectations in the satellite‑phone market.
Safaricom Fails to Auto‑activate Ethiopia Roaming on Arrival
Weird thing that @SafaricomPLC doesn’t automatically connect you to Safaricom Ethiopia as soon as you land in Ethiopia, letting you immediately surf and call at home rates. One would think that the first thing you get as a message as soon...
Priority 5G & Satellite Keeps Transplant Teams Connected
Organ recovery can’t wait for congestion to clear. T-Mobile 5G priority access and satellite-enabled connectivity keep transplant coordinators connected. In healthcare and public safety, keeping voice and data connected under load saves lives. @T_Priority Partner https://t.co/ERwgYj7N0x
NetAI GraphIQ Demo with Irfan Lateef
The video showcases NetAI’s GraphIQ platform, a next‑generation AI‑ops solution that stitches together device‑level data—CLI configs, SNMP traps, gNMI streams, and even cloud telemetry—into a unified graph model. Van Latif walks through the functional architecture, highlighting how the platform builds...
T‑Mobile Unifies Metro Prepaid with Main Brand
T-Mobile revamps prepaid brand to spruce up image: "This makes Metro and T-Mobile more of a continuum rather than two distinct brands." @Sheila_Dang https://t.co/Pq7lr8tUwW
Readiness for Physical AI, 6G Drives CTO Learning
CTO Learning Day is a chance to step back, learn and prepare for what’s next. With Physical AI, real-time AI services, Intent-based Networking, 6G on the horizon, readiness matters. Thanks to our guest presenters @ServeRobotics, @Qualcomm, @EricssonNA & @nokianetworks. Progress takes all...
NetAI Deterministic Root Cause for Autonomous Network Operations
The video introduces NetAI’s deterministic, operator‑verifiable root‑cause engine as the missing link between observability and true autonomous network operations. Founder Mike Hoffman argues that without provable fault identification, AI‑Ops cannot move beyond reactive, manual troubleshooting. He contrasts NetAI’s graph neural network...
NextNav, MxV Test 5G Coexistence with Railroad AEI
"The purpose of the experiment is for NextNav and MxV to validate coexistence between NextNav’s proposed 5G operations and the licensed operations of railroad AEI systems. Testing will be narrowly focused, geographically remote, and time limited." https://t.co/pz7mxfAY0P
AI Agents Will Flood Networks—New Strategies Needed
Given how much more Internet traffic AI Agents are going to create, we need new strategies to ensure the network can keep up. Here’s one…
Reinforcement Learning for 5G: Resource Allocation & Handover Optimization Explained | TelcoLearn
The video showcases how reinforcement learning (RL) can tackle two core 5G challenges: dynamic radio‑resource allocation across the three service slices (eMBB, URLLC, mMTC) and intelligent handover decisions for mobile users. Using a Deep Q‑Network (DQN) to allocate PRBs and...
AT&T Wireless | This Is Massive ‼️👀 Fastest Tower Ever Built
TechLife host Tyrone highlights AT&T’s rapid construction of a permanent cell tower in Arlington, Texas, completed in just 60 days to support the upcoming World Cup. The project moved from site acquisition through permitting, fiber trenching, and equipment installation at...
How Mobile Data Can Replace Third-Party Cookies
Third‑party cookies are being phased out, prompting advertisers to seek deterministic alternatives. Telecom‑based identification leverages mobile network data to match users, achieving 70% coverage of a 300,000‑user dataset within three days and delivering roughly 50% audience reach versus under 20%...
T‑Mobile Rolls Out Hilton Discounts and Hertz Status to Curb Post‑paid Churn
T‑Mobile introduced a suite of new loyalty perks—including 15% off Hilton hotels and complimentary Hertz Five Star status through 2027—to retain post‑paid subscribers as its churn climbed to 0.93% in Q4 2025. The benefits accompany a broader sweepstakes and fee...
Netgear Secures FCC Exemption, Keeps Wi‑Fi 6E Routers on U.S. Enterprise Market
Netgear has been granted a conditional exemption from the FCC’s ban on foreign‑made routers, letting the company sell its Wi‑Fi 6E Nighthawk and Orbi models to enterprise customers through Oct. 1 2027. The decision preserves a key supply line for businesses and telecom...
IFC News Roundup From AIX
At the Aircraft Interiors Expo, satellite operators announced a wave of in‑flight connectivity contracts targeting major airlines. SES won a multi‑orbit antenna deal with Japan Airlines for 41 long‑haul Airbus and Boeing jets, while Hughes was chosen by Air India...
Airlines See IFC as Way to Build Relationships With Customers
Airlines are treating in‑flight connectivity (IFC) as a hospitality tool to forge emotional bonds with passengers. flydubai, after a lackluster Ku‑band rollout in 2016, is now installing SpaceX’s Starlink LEO satellites to deliver reliable broadband and curated brand‑aligned content. Ethiopian...
IPv6 May Briefly Have Accounted for More than Half of Internet Traffic
IPv6 briefly surpassed the 50 % threshold of global internet traffic on March 28, according to Google data, marking a historic moment for the protocol. Cloudflare’s adoption radar recorded a high of 43 % IPv6 traffic, while APNIC Labs reported 43.13 % of worldwide...
TP-Link Debuts $180 Wi‑Fi 7 Mesh Kit, Undercutting Premium Competitors
TP-Link introduced the Deco BE23 Wi‑Fi 7 mesh kit at a $180 three‑pack price, delivering up to 2.9 Gbps throughput and covering up to 6,500 sq ft. The low‑cost offering challenges premium rivals like Netgear’s Orbi 370 and could accelerate consumer adoption of Wi‑Fi 7.
Yuanjie Semiconductor Tops Moutai as China’s Priciest Listed Stock at ¥1,439 ($200)
Yuanjie Semiconductor Technology Co. surged 9.6% to an all‑time high of ¥1,439 ($200) on Friday, eclipsing Kweichow Moutai and becoming the most expensive stock on China’s mainland exchanges. The jump reflects growing investor appetite for advanced photonic chip makers as...