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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.
WFN Strategies celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter‑century of independent project management, engineering oversight, and client representation for the global submarine cable industry. The firm’s proprietary PM 2.0® methodology blends technical execution with governance, risk management, financial controls, and ISO‑certified quality standards. Over the years it has supported governments, hyperscalers, investors, and operators across six continents, handling feasibility studies through operations and maintenance. Looking ahead, WFN is expanding into sovereign cable projects, Arctic routes, power‑cable integration, and advanced risk‑analytics tools.
Cable One will acquire Mega Broadband Investments (MBI) to broaden its rural fiber footprint and diversify its business‑services portfolio. The deal adds roughly 210,000 residential and business customers and expands the company’s network to about 675,000 passings across 24 states....
Starlink has restructured its in‑motion service, capping standard Roam and Priority plans at 100 mph ground speed and launching two aviation‑specific tiers. The Aviation 300MPH tier costs $250 per month for 20 GB, while the Aviation 450MPH tier is $1,000 per month...
Supermicro announced expanded AI‑RAN and sovereign AI infrastructure at MWC 2026, unveiling new 1U and 2U server models built on NVIDIA Grace CPUs and Blackwell GPUs. The ARS‑111L‑FR, ARS‑221GL‑NR, and ARS‑111GL‑NHR systems target distributed radio access networks and edge AI...
NTT, NTT DOCOMO and NTT DATA will showcase IOWN photonics‑based networking at MWC Barcelona 2026, highlighting its role in powering 6G and next‑generation AI workloads. The group announced a university‑industry project that merges 6G and IOWN to enable autonomous AI...
Vero Networks, a Boulder‑based fiber infrastructure and broadband provider, closed a $500 million non‑control growth equity round on March 2, 2026. The investment was led by Hamilton Lane, Braemont Capital and Delta‑v Capital. The capital will fund accelerated fiber deployment and network upgrades...
Veeco Instruments announced that a leading optical‑communications laser manufacturer placed multi‑system orders for its Lumina metal‑organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) tools and Spector ion‑beam sputtering (IBD) coating systems. The Lumina will serve as the production‑tool‑of‑record for indium phosphide (InP) epitaxy,...
Skyworks Solutions announced it will demonstrate an early‑6G FR3 RF front‑end power amplifier at Mobile World Congress 2026, partnering with MediaTek. The SKYR60002 module covers the 6.425‑to‑>7 GHz band and integrates LNA, PA and filters to meet new 3GPP requirements. Skyworks...
The Week Ahead in Technology for March 2, 2026: MWC Barcelona opens with @Qualcomm @Nokia @CiscoSystems @HPE showcasing 5G/6G and AI networking. $AVGO reports with $73B AI backlog in focus. $MRVL and $CRWD also report. @Apple should launch sub-$600...
Independent teardowns confirm that Apple’s iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max use Qualcomm’s QTM565 mmWave antenna‑in‑package module, which is fabricated on Soitec’s Fully Depleted Silicon‑On‑Insulator (FD‑SOI) substrate via GlobalFoundries’ 22FDX process. The finding validates FD‑SOI as a high‑volume substrate for FR2 5G...
Telecom operators are moving AI initiatives from internal cost‑saving projects to revenue‑generating services, according to a GSMA Intelligence report unveiled at MWC 2026. The study identifies three emerging monetisation models—AI Connectivity Provider, AI Compute Provider, and AI Solutions Partner—backed by...
The GSMA’s 2026 Mobile Economy report forecasts that 57% of global mobile connections will operate on 5G by 2030, marking a decisive shift from legacy networks. The Gulf Cooperation Council states are projected to lead with 95% penetration, followed by...
At Mobile World Congress, Starlink announced a partnership with Deutsche Telekom to deliver satellite broadband to more than 140 million subscribers across ten European markets, using Starlink’s Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) spectrum. The deal effectively treats the pending renewal of EchoStar’s...
Chittenden County Communication Union District (CCCUD) completed a fiber‑optic expansion into six rural towns—Essex Town, Essex Junction, Jericho, Shelburne, Westford, and Williston—bringing high‑speed internet to more than 1,900 homes and businesses. The project, executed with Fidium Fiber, was financed by...
At Mobile World Congress 2026, the International Telecommunication Union announced that its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition has secured over $82 billion in pledges, moving toward its $100 billion goal for 2026. The coalition, launched in 2021, aggregates commitments from governments, operators and civil...
The familiar Wi‑Fi bar icon only measures signal strength, not actual throughput, leading many users to misjudge network performance. Real‑world speed depends on hidden factors such as interference, channel congestion, and device hardware, which the bars cannot reveal. Experiments show...
Mycom and Mavenir announced a strategic partnership at Mobile World Congress to develop Agentic AI use cases for 4G and 5G networks. The collaboration links Mycom’s GenAie NOC Copilot with Mavenir’s Core Domain Intent and NF AI agents, creating an...
The FCC granted a waiver allowing DuJuan McCoy’s Circle City Broadcasting to purchase Indianapolis ABC affiliate WRTV from Scripps for $83 million, exceeding the agency’s two‑stations‑per‑market rule. Media Bureau Chief Erin Boone ruled the exception would not harm competition and would protect local...
Swedish chipmaker Sivers Semiconductors announced its participation at MWC Barcelona, where it will demonstrate its latest satellite communications (satcom) beamforming ICs and flat‑panel antenna arrays. The centerpiece is Maverick, a 576‑element Ka‑Band transmit/receive array that incorporates the newly released Cloudchaser...
The author details a personal "digital existence tax" of roughly £7,600 annually, equivalent to £633 per month, covering storage, communications, web hosting, security, AI tools, legacy services, and Stripe fees. AI‑related expenses have surged from £8 per month in 2021...
MWC26 opens with a powerful signal: connectivity is no longer just an industry conversation, it’s a national and global priority. When the King of Spain, Felipe VI, government, and @GSMA stand together, it reinforces that intelligent networks, AI, and digital infrastructure...
Senteic has issued a three‑year tender to build a comprehensive IoT ecosystem, inviting providers to deliver hardware, connectivity and platform solutions across nine categories, including smart metering, asset tracking, smart cities, e‑health, fleet management, smart grid, agriculture, and a generic...
Guerrilla RF announced an expanded focus on the fast‑growing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter‑UAS (C‑UAS) markets, offering a portfolio of more than 90 RF integrated circuits. The portfolio covers low‑noise small‑signal devices through high‑power GaN amplifiers, targeting mission‑critical communications,...
Policyband Headlines ■ @FCC Merger Approval a Breeze for Charter-Cox ■ How Far Can @BrendanCarrFCC Go to Keep @NFL on Free TV? ■ @FSFthinktank's Long Calls for New Cable Rules if 39% Cap Goes ■ Malone Seeks @FCC Approval to Take Control of...
BEAD is delivering real broadband progress. But the digital divide doesn’t end at the front door. With savings on the table, we have a rare chance to close rural mobile gaps and maximize impact — not expand the program. 👇https://t.co/bAYIvu3m5Z
New Mexico’s legislature approved the Low‑Income Telecommunications Assistance Program (LITAP), a state‑run broadband subsidy mirroring the expired federal Affordable Connectivity Plan. Eligible households receive a $30 monthly discount, rising to $75 for tribal residents, with funding drawn from the State...
Lots of useful detail in EchoStar 10-K on foreign assets transferred (see pp415-418). Outside Europe there's just SIRION-1 Australian filing plus licenses in Brazil, Chile & Mexico (but Brazil is specific to Lyra, Chile is non-exclusive, Mexico is GEO) https://t.co/mHJqFgkMzd
.@charter knows the problem. Charter is winning in mobile but losing in home broadband. The data shows the gap is not closing. 📉🔥
Huawei and e& UAE have launched the Optical Innovation Center to accelerate AI‑ready connectivity in the UAE, unveiling five high‑value use cases across a 10 Gbps intelligent access network and AI‑driven smart home solutions. The network upgrades include a 50G PON...
Thanks to @Cohere_MultiG for my first rooftop bar visit of the year Good to chat about OTFS, “spectrum multiplier”, O-RAN, sensing, AI and, er… rowing https://t.co/ADAEpySXnB
MWC: @Qualcomm unveils X105 5G Modem with AI – all in prep for #6G @MWC2026 🖇️https://t.co/yIejQNww2a🖇️ https://t.co/OWw6kIOneS
Mobile World Congress 2026 kicked off in Barcelona on March 2, under the GSMA‑driven theme “The IQ Era.” The three‑day launch gathered thousands of telecom executives, AI innovators, and policy makers to showcase next‑generation wireless, intelligent connectivity, and IoT solutions....
SBA has joined American Tower and Crown Castle in filing suits against Dish Wireless over tower rental payments. EchoStar's 10-K shows that Dish faces similar suits from Comcast Business, Harmoni Towers, Diamond Towers & Zayo https://t.co/XNYmKyy2yp
My new blog post on Starlink's German alignment: why have both Lufthansa and DT changed their minds in short order? https://t.co/KFmPPokCry
Ericsson announced that commercial 6G networks are slated for rollout toward the end of this decade, positioning the technology as "intelligence" rather than merely a carrier for AI. Marie Hogan highlighted the surge in AI agents, autonomous devices, and data‑intensive...
Very interesting to listen into the #MWC26 session on global regulation and policy Featured @GSMAPolicy regulatory chief John Giusti with @ITU and @OECD directors Again, discussion was general telecoms (& AI), not mobile specific No banging on about more 5G / 6G...
.@TMobile and @Qualcomm are expanding our strategic collaboration to accelerate the path from 5G Advanced to AI-native 6G — targeting commercialization in 2029. Advanced connectivity. Integrated sensing. We’re leading the next era of wireless. https://t.co/uliuBDzUfm
O2 announced a £700 million network investment for 2026, reaffirming its Mobile Transformation Plan and matching the spend level of 2025. The funding targets upgrades to 4G and 5G, new mast installations and small‑cell deployments to boost reliability, capacity and coverage....
.@charter is crushing it in mobile and bleeding in home internet. So Charter just hired the operator who made Frontier acquisition-ready. 🧵📉
Starlink is effectively confirming (or at least treating as a fait accompli) what I've been told previously, that the incumbent Viasat and EchoStar 2GHz licenses will be extended for a period of time beyond 2027
Nokia announced an expanded partnership with TIM Brasil to modernize the carrier’s 5G network across 14 additional states, covering roughly 42% of Brazil’s population. The deal introduces Nokia’s AI‑RAN‑ready AirScale portfolio, including Massive MIMO radios and small‑cell solutions, alongside the...
Early start at #MWC26 with Rahul Kumar at the @IBM booth. We talked Autonomous Networks, AI-driven operations, and the shift from technical milestones to real business KPIs. Barcelona is where strategy meets execution, and #IBM is leaning into both. #Quantum @IBM @MWCHub...
pureLiFi introduced a high‑bandwidth LiFi architecture capable of 10 Gbps indoor data rates, targeting the fixed wireless access (FWA) market. The company unveiled the Bridge XC Flex, a plug‑and‑play bridge that delivers gigabit broadband through windows without drilling, and announced partnerships with 5G...
Qualcomm announced a global coalition at MWC Barcelona 2026 to accelerate AI‑native 6G development, targeting commercial deployments from 2029. The roadmap emphasizes networks that learn, adapt, and optimise in real time, promising dynamic spectrum use and energy efficiency. Indian operators...
Starlink Mobile @ #MWC26 -showed a video call on D2D -10M monthly active D2D users today. -Mexican operator coming shortly -V2 constellation to provide 5G experience - 150 Mbps -V2 coming mid 2027 -NR NTN standard -1,200 satellites initially -“complementary” to terrestrial https://t.co/cxxT3XpFev
I’ve been complaining for a while that the mobile industry keeps claiming that it is “telecoms” Based on this morning’s #MWC26 keynote, I’d say there’s now some humility & recognition that actually fibre is at least as central as 5G /...
The article demonstrates how netlab can orchestrate a full‑scale MPLS/VPN lab using an SR‑MPLS core, combining Arista cEOS PE routers with FRRouting P routers in Docker containers. LDP is disabled, forcing IS‑IS‑based segment routing to handle label distribution, while two...
Telefonica unveiled its Quantum Telco portfolio at Mobile World Congress 2026, positioning itself as the first telco to launch commercial quantum‑safe communication services. The offering spans post‑quantum cryptography for data‑center interconnects, office communications, and quantum key distribution, built with partners...
“With Starlink Mobile V2 connectivity, mobile network operators can invest less in terrestrial networks while unlocking seamless service in remote areas”
Samsung used Mobile World Congress 2026 to unveil its Galaxy AI strategy, centering on the new Galaxy S26 series powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and an industry‑first Privacy Display. The rollout extends AI‑driven features across wearables,...
