Know What's Happening in Telecom
Know What's Happening in Telecom
Cable Operators Leverage Wi‑Fi to Capture Wireless Market Share
Cable operators such as Charter and Comcast have turned their extensive Wi‑Fi networks—carrying about 90 % of mobile data—into a competitive advantage, capturing roughly one‑third of new wireless customers in Q4 2025. The bundling strategy helped consumers save an estimated $5 billion in 2025 compared with traditional wireless plans.
WorldCast Systems released version 3.4.0 for its Ecresco AiO Series transmitters, adding native APTmpX V2 support and a suite of security upgrades. The update embeds MPX compression at 300‑600 kbps with RDS, integrates LDAP authentication for enterprise directory sync, and adds Syslog event forwarding. Audio playback is enhanced with Icecast/Shoutcast support for MP3 and AAC streams. The free upgrade aims to simplify architecture, improve bandwidth efficiency, and strengthen broadcast network resilience.
Cape announced a $100 million Series C round to fund its rebuild of the telecom core. The company operates as a heavy MVNO, leasing radio access while owning the logical network layer that handles authentication, signaling and metadata. By redesigning the core,...
On January 20‑21, 2026, NYU WIRELESS hosted its fourth annual workshop on the Brooklyn campus, gathering leading academic and industry experts to discuss the future of massive MIMO. The two‑day event, themed “Twenty Years of Massive MIMO: What’s Next?”, featured...
NYU WIRELESS professors Elza Erkip and Marwa Chafii have been recognized by the Women in 6G initiative as part of its 2026 “100 Brilliant and Inspiring Women in 6G™” list. The honor underscores their contributions to wireless communications and positions...
Vodafone Group’s procurement arm has opened a new logistics hub in Bettembourg, Luxembourg, to centralise storage and distribution of mobile, fibre and fixed‑network equipment. The facility leverages Luxembourg’s transport links, allowing Vodafone to reach all European markets within 24 hours...
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The Federal Communications Commission released a draft order that aligns its suspension and debarment framework with OMB guidelines, extending the rules to the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Services. The proposal adds certification and mandatory reporting, raising false‑claims liability...
"A Spectrum telecommunications center in Appleton is closing, resulting in the layoff of 313 employees, according to a notice filed with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development." via NBC 26 https://t.co/IKXzLSaV0c $CHTR
Optical was a big discussion in my meetings with many in the semis ecosystem at GTC. This part of the discussion is a debate most underappreciated, as your view on this dictates how it plays out and who is...
The Wireless Broadband Alliance released its first industry guidance on applying AI and machine learning to Wi‑Fi networks, emphasizing a shift from rule‑based to predictive, self‑optimizing management. The report, led by Intel and co‑authored by Airties, Cisco and HPE, details...
The FCC is weighing a "light licensing" approach that would let satellite operators register additional ground stations in the upper‑microwave (mmWave) bands, a spectrum currently held by major cellular carriers. AT&T, T‑Mobile and Verizon each spent roughly $2 billion acquiring 24‑50 GHz...
British Airways has started the installation of Starlink Wi-Fi, with a Boeing 787-8 being the first aircraft fitted with the service. https://t.co/N76SCIMV14
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced $21 billion in savings from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, prompting a rapid move toward construction. The savings stem from a technology‑neutral overhaul, but panelists warn of supply‑chain spikes and looming...
O2 has launched a 5G+ (standalone) network that now reaches roughly four million residents across Scotland, covering 66 large towns, 175 smaller towns and 1,120 villages. The rollout replaces the earlier 4G‑dependent 5G deployments with dedicated small‑cell infrastructure, delivering lower...
Bath has launched a city‑wide small‑cell rollout, partnering with Virgin Media O2, Ontix and the local council to bolster 5G capacity on busy shopping streets and tourist hotspots. The cells, mounted on existing lampposts, aim to alleviate network strain during...
Guerrilla RF announced an expanded aerospace and defense focus, unveiling a new satellite communications (SatCom) initiative that adds more than 100 commercial‑off‑the‑shelf RFIC and MMIC solutions for both ground and space platforms. The company released a SatCom product selection guide...
The article refutes the claim that the FCC has never revoked a broadcast license over news coverage, citing five historical cases where news distortion or partisan slant led to license actions, including three revocations. Notable examples include the 1975 Star...
Lumentum reported Q2 revenue of $665.5 million, driven by strong component sales and a surge in cloud transceiver demand. The company highlighted a $400 million OCS order backlog that hit its $10 million quarterly target three months early and announced progress in co‑packaged...
The European Union is preparing a cybersecurity law that would prohibit Chinese firms ZTE and Huawei from supplying equipment for 5G, emerging 6G, solar power and security‑screening systems. The draft shifts exclusion from a national‑by‑national decision to a mandatory EU‑wide...
The House Energy and Commerce Committee will host a hearing next Thursday titled “The Telecommunications Act of 1996: 30 Years Later,” reviewing the law’s successes, shortcomings, and lessons for future policy. Representatives Brett Guthrie and Richard Hudson announced the event, which will...
The New York Public Utilities Commission approved the $34.5 billion Charter‑Cox merger, attaching conditions that require a $100 million investment to deliver symmetric gigabit service and replace 500 outdoor Wi‑Fi nodes. The FCC has already cleared the deal, but California regulators have...
Rise Broadband announced it is rebranding as Rise Internet, signaling a shift toward stronger connectivity and customer experience. The company plans to extend service to 3.2 million Texas households and businesses within 12 months, leveraging Wi‑Fi 7 and gigabit speeds. It also...
State broadband leaders from Virginia, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont are urging the Federal Communications Commission to allocate the $21 million of excess BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) funds toward public‑safety and emergency‑management projects. They cite dead zones that leave...
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Ligado filed a new FCC petition to modify its satellite license and host the SkyTerra Next L‑band payload on AST SpaceMobile’s low‑Earth‑orbit constellation. The company argues the deployment will operate within existing L‑band coordination agreements and will not interfere with...
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Comcast and NVIDIA announced a joint deployment that places GPU accelerators at the network edge to run stateful small language models (SLMs) within 15 ms of the user. By processing tokens locally, the solution eliminates the round‑trip latency inherent in centralized...
Ericsson and SK Telecom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen collaboration on AI‑powered radio access networks, 5G advancements, open autonomous networks, zero‑trust security, and 6G research. The MoU, effective through March 2031, outlines joint exploration, validation, and potential commercialization...
Telit Cinterion has unveiled two 5G NR Release 18 sub‑6 modules, the FE990D50 and FE990D60, plus a rail‑specific FE990D60‑FR variant that adds FRMCS band support. The modules feature eight‑receive antenna capability, LTE Category 20 fallback, a 2.2 GHz quad‑core Cortex‑A55 processor and native...
Over half of U.S. households now have fiber internet availability, rising to 52% in 2026 from 46% the previous year. Urban areas enjoy higher coverage (50%) compared with rural regions (40%). Rhode Island tops the state rankings with 81% availability...
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...
Satellite IoT uses orbiting satellites to connect devices where terrestrial networks cannot reach, turning remote oceans, deserts and polar regions into data‑rich zones. The rise of low‑Earth‑orbit mega‑constellations has slashed launch and operating costs, making satellite connectivity viable for logistics,...
The FCC’s new notice of proposed rulemaking seeks to eliminate the remaining intercarrier compensation (ICC) fees and phase out the Connect America Fund ICC subsidy, completing the shift to a bill‑and‑keep model for IP‑based fiber networks. Legacy carriers still receive...
3GPP Release 17 introduced 5G RedCap, a reduced‑capability NR class aimed at mid‑tier IoT. By limiting bandwidth to 20 MHz, halving antenna count and using half‑duplex, RedCap modems cost 20‑40 % less and draw less power than full‑scale 5G. The specification opens 5G...
Emergency 911 / 112 / 999 calls are at the intersection of voice m & indoor wireless But coverage is patchy, which means a risk to life Regulators should measure it I spoke about this on a panel at @IWCEexpo with @SaferBuildings...
India's Digital India programme, launched in 2015, has dramatically lowered data prices and expanded connectivity. Broadband subscriptions surged from 25 crore to 103 crore, a 400% increase, while mobile base stations grew to 2.95 million, achieving near‑universal village coverage. Average data usage per...
The article argues that regional Internet registries (RIRs) were created as a technical scaling solution, not as political authorities. As IPv4 addresses became scarce and financially valuable, registries gained disproportionate power without matching accountability. This mismatch has led to politicized...
SpaceX’s Starlink has applied to Ofcom for two new Ka‑band Earth stations—one in London’s Mulberry Wharf and another in Harlow, Essex—targeting early 2026 deployment. The company says its current gateway network is nearing capacity, forcing it to limit service to...
At Mobile World Congress 2026, operators from MTN, Axiata and Ooredoo called for tighter regulation of low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) satellite services, arguing that existing telecom rules are decades old and create an uneven playing field. They welcomed providers such as Starlink...
India's communications minister announced that the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) will decide on 6G spectrum allocation after the technology's standards are finalized. The Bharat 6G Alliance will represent India across 3GPP's seven working groups to...
"Incumbents in the upper C-band are examining how they'll vacate the spectrum and find a viable replacement. That switch could involve a mix of fiber, Ku-band, LEO satellites, 5G and a further repacking of the band." via @thebauminator https://t.co/vf5ZabrI2u
MOSCOW, March 18 (Reuters) - Russians on Wednesday received notifications from some mobile phone companies saying that mobile internet was temporarily down in parts of Moscow, Reuters reporters said.
Cohere Technologies is running a live pilot of its Universal Spectrum Multiplier (USM) on Bell Canada’s existing network, marking a step toward commercial deployment. The USM software previously delivered a 50% spectral efficiency boost in a Vodafone greenfield test in...
ALL.SPACE announced on March 18, 2026 that its electronically scanned antenna terminal received the industry’s first certification for simultaneous multi‑orbit connectivity on SES’s O3b mPOWER MEO constellation. The ESA can track GEO, MEO and LEO satellites concurrently without mechanical parts, offering...
Plume announced a strategic partnership with Vietnam’s FPT Telecom to bring its AI‑driven Plume Platform to the carrier’s broadband customers. The platform will deliver continuous Wi‑Fi optimization, application‑aware prioritization and cloud‑based security across home networks. Powered by machine‑learning from tens...
AT&T announced the rollout of a new unified mobile app that lets customers manage both wireless and home internet services from a single interface. The app features a generative AI assistant, usage insights, device controls, and an upgraded shopping experience,...
Tait Communications has unveiled the OpenTrunk shared‑control‑channel solution, a DMR Tier 3‑based trunking system that operates on shared spectrum instead of a dedicated control channel. The offering addresses the scarcity and high cost of licensed spectrum in major U.S. metros such...
Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has convened telecom operators and other industry participants to review its draft Numbering Resource Registration Regulations. The draft incorporates feedback from earlier consultations and is positioned to underpin the upcoming mandatory SIM‑card registration drive. NCA...
Ericsson hosted U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg at its 5G Smart Factory in Lewisville, Texas, showcasing a domestic manufacturing hub for next‑generation network equipment. The tour, attended by the U.S. ambassador to Sweden, the Swedish ambassador, CEO...
