🎯Today's Telecom Pulse
Updated 15m agoWhat's happening: Google unveils AI agents for autonomous telco network operations at MWC
At Mobile World Congress, Google introduced AI agents that enable autonomous network operations for carriers. The agents leverage dynamic digital twins—real‑time graphs of network states—to predict behavior and test upgrades. Google also open‑sourced its telco data pipeline and models, adding a data steward agent to simplify twin creation and governance.
Also developing:
- •Infovista launches VistaOne, an AI‑enabled platform unifying network and CX intelligence
- •Qualcomm rolls out AI‑ready Wi‑Fi 8 chips delivering up to 11.6 Gbps and integrated Bluetooth 7
- •ZTE showcases AI‑native 6G GigaMIMO prototype and 200 Gbps PON at MWC
- •Nokia introduces Doksuri AI‑RAN radios promising 30% power savings and 70% faster installation
News•Mar 1, 2026
Optimizing, Securing, and Monetizing the Future of Telecom: Enea’s Strategic Vision
At Mobile World Congress 2026, Enea unveiled a three‑pillar portfolio—Optimize, Secure, Monetize—to help telecom operators and CPaaS providers cut costs, defend against AI‑driven threats, and generate new revenue streams. The strategy addresses shrinking margins, rising regulation, and sophisticated attackers by delivering continuous software updates and cross‑selling opportunities. Enea highlighted seven focus areas, including AI‑driven traffic intelligence, drone‑control detection, voice‑call fraud protection, and AI‑enhanced A2P messaging monetization. Partnerships with stc, Orange IC, TextNow and BeyondOne already show cost reductions, stronger security, and additional income.
By Telecom Review
News•Mar 1, 2026
FTI CEO Johannes Hummer on Rewriting the Telecom Playbook Through Fintech Integration
Freedom Telecom International (FTI) CEO Johannes Hummer says telecom operators are uniquely positioned to dominate the next wave of fintech by exploiting their massive customer bases, rich data intelligence, and existing billing infrastructure. He outlines three high‑impact focus areas: embedded...
By Telecom Review
News•Feb 28, 2026
T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom Set 6G Strategy Around AI-Native Networks and Physical AI
T‑Mobile and Deutsche Telekom have launched a joint 6G Innovation Hub in Bellevue and Berlin to develop AI‑native wireless networks. The partnership reframes 6G as the foundational layer for “Physical AI,” embedding intelligence directly into network architecture rather than treating...
By TelecomLead
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
MM8108 Wi-Fi Chip Hits up to 43 Mbps While Stretching Links for Miles
Morse Micro’s MM8108 Wi‑Fi chip delivers up to 43 Mbps while extending coverage to several miles, far beyond conventional routers. The chip’s low‑power design enables solar‑ or battery‑powered installations, making it ideal for off‑grid and disaster‑relief scenarios. Global regulatory compliance and...
By Geeky Gadgets
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Iran ’S Internet Near-Totally Blacked Out Amid US, Israeli Strikes
Iran experienced a near‑total internet blackout on Feb. 28, 2026, as U.S. and Israeli strikes hit the country. Network monitoring by NetBlocks showed national connectivity dropping to roughly 4% of normal levels, while Cloudflare reported traffic falling to effectively zero...
By Security Affairs
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Starlink High-Speed Wi-Fi Is Coming to British Airways Planes in March, But Rollout Schedule Remains Unclear
British Airways will launch its first aircraft equipped with high‑speed Starlink Wi‑Fi in March, though the broader rollout timetable remains vague. CEO Sean Doyle highlighted "excellent progress" despite the system not yet being installed on any plane. The IAG‑wide contract...
By Paddleyourownkanoo
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Italy’s Mynet Picks STL to Drive Connectivity for Intacture Data Centre
Italy’s Mynet has partnered with STL to install next‑generation optical‑fibre connectivity at the Intacture data centre in Trentino. The €50.2 million project, with €18.4 million funded by the PNRR, required ultra‑fast deployment in a mountainous environment. STL’s high‑fibre‑count, compact‑diameter cables enabled Mynet...
By TelecomDrive
News•Feb 28, 2026
Telecom News: Akanda, First Towers & Fiber, ZICTA, MTN Zambia, Nokia
First Towers & Fiber, an Akanda subsidiary, unveiled a 700‑kilometre dark‑fiber network across Central Mexico, built under a 20‑year lease with Telefónica and also serving Marcatel. The infrastructure delivers scalable, high‑capacity connectivity for multiple tenants while generating stable lease revenue....
By TelecomLead
News•Feb 28, 2026
Telecom News: StratEdge, Proximus, TRAI, Vodafone Idea
StratEdge announced new molded ceramic packages and gold‑plated die‑on‑tab solutions that operate up to 18 GHz, targeting high‑power GaN applications in aerospace and defense. Proximus revealed a restructuring plan to cut roughly 1,200 jobs—about 15% of its workforce—by 2030, aiming to...
By TelecomLead
News•Feb 28, 2026
Telecom News: Cirrus360, Vodafone, Pegatron, Wind River, Open RAN
Cirrus360 and Vodafone introduced an AI‑driven declarative digital twin platform that creates virtual RAN models to anticipate failures and streamline 5G/6G deployments. At MWC 2026, Pegatron showcased AI‑enabled 5G hardware, including the PR2850 macro radio and PS2400 network‑in‑a‑box, targeting rapid...
By TelecomLead
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
GSMA Foundry, NUHS Partner to Drive 5G and AI Innovations in Healthcare
The GSMA announced a strategic partnership between its Foundry innovation hub and Singapore’s National University Health System (NUHS) to accelerate 5G‑enabled, AI‑driven healthcare solutions. The collaboration will focus on private 5G networks, digital twins, XR, IoT and ambient AI to...
By TelecomDrive
News•Feb 28, 2026
KT, LG Uplus Face Lingering Fallout over Hacking Incidents
Korea's telecom giants KT and LG Uplus are still dealing with the repercussions of recent hacking incidents. KT has extended the deadline for customers to claim early‑termination‑fee refunds to June 30 after many missed the Jan. 31 cutoff. LG Uplus is under investigation for...
By DataBreaches.net
News•Feb 27, 2026
What Does Universal Service Fund Reform Mean for Rental Housing?
The Federal Communications Commission has reconstituted the Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group, tasking it with modernizing the nation’s broadband subsidy programs. Rental‑housing advocates argue that current eligibility rules, especially for bulk‑billed or managed‑Wi‑Fi arrangements, unintentionally bar many renters from...
By Broadband Communities (BBC Magazine)
News•Feb 27, 2026
A Major MVPD Merger Is Done: FCC OKs Charter-Cox Deal
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau approved Charter Communications’ $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Enterprises’ residential cable, fiber, and managed‑IT businesses. The deal, signed in May 2025, will rebrand the combined consumer offering under the Spectrum name while adopting the Cox corporate...
By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Google Invests $500M in Dominican Republic Digital Port
Google announced a $500 million investment to build a 7,000 sqm international digital exchange hub in the Dominican Republic, complemented by a new submarine cable system linking the island directly to South Carolina and Virginia. The infrastructure will triple the nation’s direct...
By SubTel Forum
News•Feb 27, 2026
TAT-8, First Fiber-Optic Transatlantic Cable Recovered
Engineers have lifted the historic TAT-8 cable, the first fiber‑optic transatlantic link, from the ocean floor. Deployed in 1988, the 6,000‑kilometer system connected the United States, United Kingdom and France at roughly 280 Mbps using 1.3‑micrometer single‑mode fiber. The recovery, led...
By SubTel Forum
News•Feb 27, 2026
Cable One Down 10.9k Subs, Shentel Up 5.4k
Cable One shed 10,900 broadband subscribers in Q4 2025, a smaller decline than the 21,300 lost in Q3, as disconnect rates improved. CFO Todd Koetje cited intense competition from fixed‑wireless and fiber overbuilds and a challenging macro environment. New CEO Jim...
By Broadband Breakfast
News•Feb 27, 2026
Planex GPE-XGT Brings Low-Power Realtek 10GbE to PCIe (2.5W)
Planex is set to ship the GPE‑XGT, a PCI Express 3.0 x2 10GBASE‑T network card built around Realtek’s RTL8127AT controller. The adapter delivers up to 10 Gbps while drawing only about 2.5 W, keeping heat low during sustained transfers. It supports 10/5/2.5 Gbps modes and falls...
By Guru3D
News•Feb 27, 2026
Truvista Fiber Names Michelle Harvey VP of Marketing
Truvista Fiber announced that Michelle Harvey will serve as its new vice president of marketing. The appointment comes as the regional broadband provider accelerates fiber rollout across South Carolina and Georgia. Harvey will steer brand strategy, digital and traditional channels,...
By Broadband Communities (BBC Magazine)
Podcast•Feb 27, 2026•52 min
Hedge 297: MPLS
In this episode, Scott Robbin and the hosts explore the origins, design goals, and lasting impact of MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching). They explain how MPLS was created to address the exploding size of routing tables and forwarding complexity in the...
By Rule 11
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Weekly Brief – 27th February 2026
PXC has refreshed its wholesale platform, 1Portal, adding end‑to‑end automation and expanding orderable services to include Openreach SOGEA, CityFibre FTTP, Community Fibre and Freedom Fibre, with Trooli slated for future integration. Village Networks has lodged an Ofcom application for code...
By thinkbroadband (UK)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Samsung Confirms Satellite Connectivity for Galaxy S26 and Older Galaxy Devices
Samsung announced that its upcoming Galaxy S26 series – S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra – will support satellite connectivity in major markets such as the United States, Europe and Japan. The feature is also being back‑ported to select older Galaxy flagships and...
By 9to5Google
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Orange Maroc Launches Yo Max 5G Plans with OTT Services
Orange Maroc unveiled Yo Max 5G, a new family of mobile plans priced between MAD 99 and MAD 649 per month. The six options deliver 25 GB to unlimited data, with higher tiers adding 80 GB+ roaming allowances. Each tier bundles an expanding set...
By Telecompaper
News•Feb 27, 2026
Ripple Fiber Details Colorado Expansion, Frederick Ribbon Cutting
Ripple Fiber, a 100% fiber‑optic provider, celebrated the opening of its Frederick, Colorado office with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony attended by local chambers and town officials. The company, which merged with HyperFiber in 2025, currently serves over 7,000 homes and businesses...
By Broadband Communities (BBC Magazine)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Rohde & Schwarz and Viasat to Collaborate on NB-NTN IoT Test Plan for Connectivity Via Satellite
Viasat and Rohde & Schwarz have teamed up to create a comprehensive NB‑NTN IoT test plan using the CMX500 one‑box signaling tester. The plan targets protocol, performance and RF validation to ensure chipsets, modules and devices meet 3GPP Release 17 requirements and interoperate...
By Microwave Journal
News•Feb 27, 2026
UCSB’s James Buckwalter Inducted as Senior Member of the US National Academy of Inventors
University of California Santa Barbara electrical and computer engineering professor James Buckwalter has been inducted as a senior member of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors. The honor recognizes his pioneering work on high‑speed, high‑frequency integrated circuits that power 5G,...
By Semiconductor Today
News•Feb 27, 2026
Starlink Will Provide Connectivity to Archer’s Midnight Air Taxis
Archer Aviation announced a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to equip its Midnight electric air taxis with low‑Earth‑orbit satellite internet. The integration will provide high‑speed, low‑latency connectivity for passenger Wi‑Fi and real‑time data links between aircraft, pilots and ground teams. Testing...
By Urban Air Mobility News
News•Feb 27, 2026
Digital Connectivity Readiness: Trai Proposes New Evaluation, Rating Norms for Real Estate Projects
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has unveiled a proposal to overhaul digital connectivity readiness ratings for real‑estate projects. The plan expands the existing five‑star scale to a nine‑star system with half‑star increments and introduces a design‑stage assessment that...
By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Spectrum Control Introduces PulseShield™ Transportable HEMP Filter Series for Mobile Mission Continuity
Spectrum Control has launched the PulseShield™ Transportable HEMP Filter Series, a compact, lightweight line of high‑altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) filters that meet MIL‑STD‑188‑125‑1A (E1/E2) requirements. The modular, plug‑and‑play units are designed for rapid deployment on mobile shelters, tactical vehicles, and...
By Microwave Journal
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Weekly Wrap: Resilience Is the New Spectrum Policy Buzzword
The EU’s Digital Networks Act (DNA) is being positioned as a cornerstone for simplifying telecom regulations and reducing market fragmentation across member states. At the Future Connectivity Summit, regulators emphasized the Act’s role in fostering spectrum coherence while also highlighting...
By PolicyTracker blog
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
A Telehealth Success Story
The San Francisco Tech Council launched a state‑funded program that teaches low‑income, limited‑English‑proficiency patients how to use online medical portals. Participants received a 45‑minute hands‑on session with a digital navigator, enabling them to schedule appointments, view results, and request prescriptions. Feedback...
By POTs and PANs
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Openreach Awarded Another Project Gigabit Type C Contract
Openreach has secured the Project Gigabit Type C Call Off 8 contract for Cheshire, valued at £37.5 million. The agreement replaces the earlier FreedomFibre deal and targets 18,500 hard‑to‑reach premises with full‑fibre gigabit service. Rollout is expected to begin in late 2026, adding roughly 3.2 % additional...
By thinkbroadband (UK)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Cloud Calling Data Sovereignty Secures Business Operations
BT has launched Sovereign Voice, a cloud‑calling solution that guarantees all voice traffic remains within the United Kingdom’s borders. The service runs on domestic data centres, is managed by local staff, and incorporates Cisco’s secure‑calling platform. It targets heavily regulated...
By Telecoms Tech News
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
UK Reaches 90% Gigabit Broadband Coverage as Full Fibre Rollouts Continue
The UK has reached 90.04% gigabit broadband coverage as of 25 February 2026, up from 85.20% in October 2024. England now sits at 90.58% while Northern Ireland leads with 97.15%. Remote council areas such as Na h‑Eileanan an Iar and the Shetland Islands...
By thinkbroadband (UK)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Du-Backed UAE-IX Becomes Middle East’s First 800 GE-Ready Internet Exchange
The UAE‑IX exchange, operated by DE‑CIX and du’s datamena platform, is now technically ready for 800 gigabit Ethernet and offers 400 GE ports, making it the first Middle Eastern IX with such capacity. The upgrade pushes peak traffic beyond 1 terabit per second,...
By Telecom Review
News•Feb 27, 2026
India on Global 6G Standard-Setting Table for the First Time: Jyotiraditya Scindia
India’s communications minister announced that the country completed the world’s fastest 5G rollout in just 22 months, achieving 99.9% district coverage and connecting 400 million users. For the first time, India has secured a seat at the global 6G standard‑setting tables...
By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Lab: More Complex EVPN/VXLAN Bridging Scenario
The latest EVPN/VXLAN lab adds a more complex bridging scenario where several EVPN MAC‑VRFs are each mapped to separate VLAN segments on individual PE devices. The topology includes three routers interconnected via an IPv4 underlay running OSPF and iBGP, and...
By ipSpace.net
News•Feb 27, 2026
Early Call for Inputs on the BEREC Work Programme 2027
BEREC has launched an early call for inputs to shape its Work Programme 2027, inviting stakeholders to submit project proposals by 15 April 2026. Submissions must use the provided Excel template and be sent to the designated BEREC email address. The programme...
By BEREC — News
News•Feb 27, 2026
Huawei WiFi Mesh X3 Pro Adds Wi-Fi 7 and Room Lighting
Huawei has unveiled the WiFi Mesh X3 Pro, a consumer‑grade Wi‑Fi 7 mesh system that doubles as an ambient light fixture. The router delivers up to 2.88 Gbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, with WPA2‑PSK/WPA3‑SAE mixed‑mode security and dual 2.5 GbE ports...
By Guru3D
News•Feb 27, 2026
Oculeus 2FN Authenticates Calls in Real Time to Stop CLI Spoofing
Oculeus has launched its Two Factor Network (2FN) solution, giving telcos a real‑time framework to authenticate caller identity and stop CLI spoofing. The system creates a parallel verification path with digital signatures that peer‑to‑peer carriers exchange during call setup. Industry...
By Help Net Security
News•Feb 27, 2026
Airalo, Cathay to Offer eSIMs with Asia Miles
Airalo and Cathay Pacific have partnered to sell discounted eSIMs to Cathay travelers, granting 100 Asia Miles for each eSIM purchased. The miles can be redeemed for flights, upgrades, hotels, dining and other lifestyle rewards. The collaboration taps into a...
By TTG Asia
News•Feb 27, 2026
TRAI Outlines 6G, AI and Inclusion Roadmap for Broadcast Sector
At the 22nd Video Broadcast and Broadband Tech Summit, TRAI outlined a five‑year roadmap that couples 6G‑enabled gesture and voice TV with AI‑driven content agents, while stressing rural inclusion. The regulator highlighted the need to expand data‑centre capacity to roughly...
By IndianTelevision.com
News•Feb 27, 2026
Proximus Unveils ‘Amplify’ and ‘Elevate’ Strategy, Targets Stronger Cash Flow and Dividend Growth by 2030
Proximus unveiled two strategic roadmaps – Amplify for its Belgian domestic operations and Elevate for its global business – to drive network leadership, AI‑enabled efficiency and higher shareholder returns. The Amplify plan focuses on nationwide gigabit fiber, copper decommissioning and...
By TelecomLead
News•Feb 27, 2026
Wildix Looks to Bring Conversations Under Enterprise Control with eSIM
Wildix has introduced Wildix eSIM, an AI‑powered extension of its Mobility Cloud that routes business mobile calls through the enterprise system of record. The solution embeds a single business identity into the SIM, allowing native dialer use while preserving routing,...
By ComputerWeekly
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
M5Stack Unit PoE-P4 Pairs RISC-V ESP32-P4 and 802.3at PoE in 64mm Module
M5Stack unveiled the Unit PoE‑P4, a 64 × 24 mm module that combines Espressif’s ESP32‑P4 RISC‑V SoC with IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet. The board packs 16 MB Flash, 32 MB PSRAM, a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHY, dual MIPI DSI/CSI interfaces, and dual USB‑C ports, delivering up...
By LinuxGizmos
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
How Telekom CoMind Is Redefining AI-Powered Voice and Chat Bots for Enterprise
Deutsche Telekom unveiled CoMind, a modular conversational AI platform that delivers voice and chat bots acting as digital colleagues for enterprises. The solution combines Retrieval‑Augmented Generation, multilingual support and seamless integration with legacy and cloud systems, while adhering to strict...
By TelecomDrive
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
ISAC Innovation | Ericsson Demos Drone Detection PoC at Texas
Ericsson successfully demonstrated a live proof‑of‑concept for its Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) technology at its Plano, Texas headquarters, using massive‑MIMO radios to detect and track drones in real time. The trial showed that existing 5G infrastructure can be repurposed...
By TelecomDrive
News•Feb 27, 2026
5G-Advanced and Agentic AI: A Perfect Pairing
Mobile operators are entering a new growth phase where 5G‑Advanced, defined by 3GPP Release 18, provides deterministic performance, advanced slicing, and AI‑native operations. The real value, however, lies in coupling this network evolution with agentic AI that can interpret business goals...
By Telecom Review
News•Feb 27, 2026
Comcast Now Offers Free Disney+ & Hulu With Some Internet Plans
Comcast is bundling free, ad‑supported Disney+ and Hulu with select Xfinity high‑speed internet plans, also adding Peacock Premium, Xumo Stream Box, and a Wi‑Fi gateway. The offer applies to gigabit, 1.2 Gbps and 2 Gbps tiers and is available to new sign‑ups...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Feb 26, 2026
DFC Reauthorization Is Here: The Good, the Bad, and the Next Steps for Connectivity
The U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) received a major re‑authorization embedded in the FY2026 NDAA, boosting its contingent liability limit to $205 billion and expanding geographic eligibility for ICT projects. The bill creates a $5 billion equity revolving fund—though unfunded—and grants new...
By Atlantic Council – All Content