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Updated 1h agoWhat's happening: GSMA predicts 5G will serve 57% of connections by 2030, unlocking $11.3T economic impact
The GSMA’s 2026 Mobile Economy report forecasts that 57% of global mobile connections will operate on 5G by 2030, with the Gulf Cooperation Council states leading at 95% penetration. The transition is projected to generate $11.3 trillion in economic value and lift operator revenues to roughly $1 trillion. The outlook underscores 5G’s role as a growth engine for the telecom sector.
Also developing:
- •Skyworks and MediaTek unveil early‑6G FR3 power‑amp module at MWC 2026
- •GSMA Intelligence reports telecoms moving AI from cost‑saving to revenue‑generating models
- •Starlink partners with Deutsche Telekom to bring satellite broadband to 140 million European users
- •Qualcomm launches X105 5G modem for reliable connectivity in elevators and parking garages
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Broadband Shorts February 2026
Amazon One has asked the FCC for a two‑year extension to meet its 1,600‑satellite launch deadline, currently operating only 212 satellites, while the FCC approved an additional 4,500 satellites for its constellation. The NTIA quickly rebuffed Starlink’s push to loosen BEAD compliance, emphasizing that statutory requirements cannot be altered. Charter unexpectedly grew its cable subscriber base in Q4 2025 by bundling gigabit broadband with mandatory TV service, a tactic that may reshape rural backhaul dynamics as the company reportedly halts backhaul contracts with WISPs. Comcast settled a massive data‑breach class action for $117.5 million, translating to roughly $3.70 per affected customer.
By POTs and PANs
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
GoFibre Starts Full Fibre Build for 100,000 Premises Rollout in North East Scotland
GoFibre secured a £105 million Project Gigabit contract to deliver gigabit‑capable broadband to 63,000 premises across North East Scotland, with a commercial extension targeting 100,000 premises overall. The rollout will commence in early 2026 in towns such as Stonehaven, St Cyrus, Laurencekirk, Auchenblae,...
By thinkbroadband (UK)
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Ofcom Says Overall Phone and Broadband Prices Are Falling
Ofcom reports that UK phone and broadband prices are trending down, with high‑speed 900 Mbps plans now costing roughly half of what they did a few years ago. The regulator outlines ten practical ways consumers can cut costs, from switching providers...
By thinkbroadband (UK)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Jio Strengthens Market Leadership in Q3FY26 with Strong Revenue Growth: Report
Reliance Jio reinforced its telecom dominance in Q3 FY26, posting adjusted gross revenue of ₹321 billion, a 3.9% quarterly and 11.2% annual increase. Its AGR market share climbed to 43%, gaining 41 basis points sequentially and 114 basis points year‑on‑year, surpassing...
By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Ribbon and AWS Transform Cloud Deployment for Service Providers and Enterprises
Ribbon Communications announced a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services to deliver a cloud‑native, secure voice communications suite on AWS Marketplace. The offering bundles Ribbon’s Session Border Controller, policy routing engine, and centralized management platform as containerized services optimized for...
By MarTech Series
News•Feb 26, 2026
World-First Gigabit-per-Second Laser Link Between Aircraft and Geostationary Satellite
European Space Agency, Airbus Defence and Space, TNO and TESAT have demonstrated the world’s first gigabit‑per‑second laser link between a moving aircraft and a geostationary satellite. During test flights over Nîmes, the UltraAir optical terminal maintained an error‑free 2.6 Gbps connection...
By European Space Agency News
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Configuring 6PE Route Reflector on Cisco IOS
Deploying a BGP route reflector for MPLS 6PE or L3VPN on Cisco IOS requires IPv6 routing to be enabled, even when the device never forwards IPv6 traffic. Without the "ipv6 unicast-routing" command, IOS rejects IPv6 address‑family configuration, causing integration tests to...
By ipSpace.net
News•Feb 26, 2026
Trai Holds Off on Net Neutrality Rules for 5G Network Slicing
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken a wait‑and‑see stance on whether existing net‑neutrality rules apply to 5G network slicing, offering no immediate guidance. Telecom operators are urging the government to explicitly permit slicing, arguing it is essential...
By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Why Almost Every Australian Will Get the Same Text Message
Australia will conduct a nationwide test of the AusAlert emergency warning system on July 27, ahead of its full launch in October. The $132 million network can send geo‑targeted alerts within 160 metres, enabling precise evacuation instructions for bushfires, floods, storms and...
By The Mandarin (Australia)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Shenandoah Telecommunications reported Q2 2025 revenue of $88.6 million, driven by a 40.5% jump in Glo Fiber sales to $19.8 million and a record addition of 5,700 new fiber subscribers. Adjusted EBITDA climbed 21.9% to $28.4 million, lifting the margin to 32% as...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 26, 2026
Millicom International Cellular SA (TIGO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Millicom (Tigo) reported a strong Q4 2020 rebound, adding a record 2.3 million mobile users and 103 k cable customers, lifting its total subscriber base to 42 million mobile and 4.5 million broadband users. Service revenue and EBITDA were essentially flat YoY, while operating...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 26, 2026
CABO At Our Deadline
Cable One reported a Q4 2025 decline of 10,700 residential data subscriptions and revenue falling to $363.7 million, down from $387.2 million a year earlier. CFO Todd Koetje noted modest improvements in disconnect rates but said they remain unsatisfactory. The...
By Cablefax
News•Feb 26, 2026
Vistance Networks Inc (VISN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Vistance Networks completed the CCS divestiture to Amphenol, using the proceeds to retire all debt, redeem preferred equity and declare a $10‑per‑share special cash distribution. The company posted a 40% jump in full‑year net sales to $1.93 billion, with Q4 core...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 25, 2026
Clearfield’s CEO Says It Sees the Verizon/Frontier Merger as a Significant Opportunity
Clearfield CEO Cheri Beranek says Verizon's acquisition of Frontier creates a major growth opportunity for the fiber‑connectivity supplier. The combined Verizon‑Frontier network will cover over 25 million premises across 31 states, expanding demand for Clearfield’s equipment and its new NOVA platform....
By Lightwave
News•Feb 25, 2026
New Dell Server Aims to Expand Edge AI in Harsh Environments
Dell introduced the PowerEdge XR9700, a ruggedized, liquid‑cooled server built for edge AI and cloud‑RAN deployments in harsh outdoor settings. The chassis is IP66 sealed and operates from –40°F to 115°F, eliminating the need for climate‑controlled shelters. Powered by Intel’s...
By Gestalt IT
News•Feb 25, 2026
Telecom News: IP Infusion, Keysight Technologies, Ericsson, TextNow
IP Infusion unveiled OcNOS 7.0 at MWC 2026, delivering 800 Gbps open‑networking capabilities and AI‑optimized low‑latency fabric for data‑center operators. Keysight Technologies and Ericsson demonstrated a pre‑6G interoperability milestone, using WaveJudge to test full‑stack performance on cm‑wave spectrum and massive‑MIMO prototypes. TextNow introduced...
By TelecomLead
News•Feb 25, 2026
Telecom News: Ribbon Communications, AWS, Sterlite Technologies, Mynet, Telecom Italia
Ribbon Communications and Amazon Web Services announced a joint, cloud‑native voice communications platform that combines Ribbon’s session border controllers and SIP routing with AWS’s containerized infrastructure. The solution, sold via AWS Marketplace, leverages Kubernetes for rapid migration, scalability and built‑in...
By TelecomLead
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Ciena Unveils New Pluggable Optical Engine to Meet Data Center AI Demands
Ciena introduced the Vesta 200 6.4T CPX, a pluggable co‑packaged optical (CPO) engine that delivers the industry’s highest density and up to 70% lower power consumption. The module supports 200 Gb/s per lane, retimer‑free linear‑drive operation and a 20 dB electrical loss budget, enabling...
By HPCwire
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Interview Highlights with Summer Collins, Chief AI and Data Director of One NZ
One New Zealand is undertaking a company‑wide transformation to embed artificial intelligence into every layer of its operations, as explained by Chief AI and Data Director Summer Collins. The initiative centralises data from network, customer, and service systems onto a...
By EA Voices
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Interview with Summer Collins, Chief AI and Data Director of One NZ
In a recent MIT CISR interview, Summer Collins, One NZ’s Chief AI and Data Director, detailed the telco’s enterprise‑wide push to embed artificial intelligence into its core operations. The initiative centers on a unified data platform, AI‑driven customer service tools,...
By EA Voices
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
The Day Europe’s Data Stops Flowing
Europe’s digital economy is increasingly dependent on a complex data infrastructure that remains vulnerable to prolonged outages. The authors model how a systemic failure could evolve from brief inconveniences to widespread power loss, overwhelmed emergency services, and financial disruption within...
By GovLab — Digest —
News•Feb 25, 2026
Hawaii’s New West Broadcasting Integrates Tieline Solutions
New West Broadcasting, operating six stations on Hawaii’s Big Island, has upgraded its transmission and remote broadcast infrastructure with Tieline’s suite of IP codecs and management tools. The company now uses Bridge‑IT, Gateway, ViA, and MPX codecs, complemented by a...
By Radio World
News•Feb 25, 2026
Post-Lanteris Acquisition, Intuitive Machines Invests $175M to Advance Satellite Capabilities
Intuitive Machines announced a $175 million equity investment following its January acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems, the former Maxar spacecraft manufacturing unit. The funding will expand the 1300 satellite platform, enhance near‑space network services, and pursue a solar‑system internet independent of...
By Via Satellite
News•Feb 25, 2026
New Afton’s Digital Transformation with Ambra-Deployed LTE/5G Network
New Gold’s New Afton mine is installing a private LTE/5G network from Ambra Solutions, using an Athonet core and Ericsson radios. The rollout began in March 2024 and follows a three‑phase plan covering remote operations, underground coverage, and surface communications....
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Cal OES to Seek NG911 Bids Soon, Wants LA-Area PSAPs Done in 2028
California’s Office of Emergency Services will issue a statewide NG911 request for proposals within months, aiming to upgrade all Los Angeles‑area public‑safety answering points (PSAPs) before the 2028 Olympics and complete migration of roughly 450 PSAPs by mid‑2030. The new approach...
By Urgent Communications
News•Feb 25, 2026
Hyundai Taps Idemia for In-Vehicle Connectivity Platform
Hyundai Motor Group has partnered with Idemia Secure Transactions to embed eSIM‑based connectivity across its Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles. The IST Connectivity Manager, hosted on Microsoft Azure and GSMA‑certified, enables remote carrier switching and over‑the‑air updates. Deployment begins in...
By Just Auto
News•Feb 25, 2026
Helping Airports Leaders Navigate the Digital Transformation
Ookla has formed a strategic partnership with Imagine Wireless to help airport leaders steer digital transformation. The alliance merges Ookla’s network measurement suite—including Speedtest Insights, Speedtest Certified and Ekahau—with Imagine Wireless’s advisory services, delivering independent validation for private 5G, Wi‑Fi...
By Airport World
News•Feb 25, 2026
How ISPs Shape the Way We Experience the Internet
Internet Service Providers shape every click by routing traffic through dozens of networks, adding latency that spikes during peak hours. Congestion can degrade residential speeds by 25% or more, especially where legacy copper lines remain. ISPs also employ traffic‑shaping tools...
By Gestalt IT
News•Feb 25, 2026
Orlando Magic Jump Into ST 2110 With New Production-Control Room at Kia Center
The Orlando Magic has completed a full‑scale conversion of its Kia Center control room from legacy baseband to SMPTE ST 2110 IP‑based infrastructure, finishing just before the 2025‑26 season opener. Systems integrator Alpha, along with Anthony James Partners and Unity Systems...
By Sports Video Group (SVG)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Uncertainty and Concern Mounts for BEAD Providers in Minnesota
Minnesota’s broadband director, Bree Maki, warned that new NTIA requirements for BEAD participants – written pledges not to seek additional subsidies – are creating a chilling effect among providers, especially those using Universal Service Fund money. The uncertainty over potential...
By Broadband Communities (BBC Magazine)
News•Feb 25, 2026
UnsolicitedBooker Targets Telecoms in Central Asia with New Backdoors
The China‑aligned threat group UnsolicitedBooker has begun targeting telecommunications providers in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The campaign employs two custom backdoors, LuciDoor and MarsSnake, delivered through phishing emails that embed malicious Office macros and loaders such as LuciLoad. These implants can...
By SC Media
News•Feb 25, 2026
Beyond the Stovepipe: Why SDR Technology Marks the End of Single-Mission Ground Infrastructure
The satellite ground segment is transitioning from rigid, hardware‑centric "stovepipe" architectures to software‑defined radio (SDR) platforms. By virtualizing modem functions on general‑purpose compute, operators shift spending from capital‑intensive hardware to cloud‑style operational expenditure, gaining near‑instant reconfiguration for beam‑hopping and frequency...
By SatNews
News•Feb 25, 2026
BSNL’s VIP Culture Problem: Why the Vivek Bansal Episode Damages Public Trust
BSNL Director Vivek Bansal’s proposed two‑day Prayagraj trip sparked outrage after an internal order listed elaborate personal hospitality items, including hair oil and undergarments, and assigned around 50 staff to manage the visit. The backlash prompted Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia...
By TelecomLead
News•Feb 25, 2026
Airbus Defence and Space and Greenerwave Strengthen Their Strategic Partnership in Satcom Through Two New Contracts
Airbus Defence and Space and Greenerwave have signed two additional contracts worth several million euros, expanding the partnership first announced at the June 2025 Paris Air Show. The deals integrate Greenerwave’s flat‑panel, multi‑orbit, low‑power antennas into Airbus’s end‑to‑end satellite communications...
By Microwave Journal
News•Feb 25, 2026
Frequency One Releases Operator Checklist for Rural Broadband Networks
Frequency One has released its 2026 Operator Infrastructure Maintenance Checklist, a voluntary annual self‑assessment tool for rural broadband operators. The 25‑point framework mirrors the company’s Independent Infrastructure Review and focuses on critical areas such as grounding, surge protection, load compliance,...
By Broadband Communities (BBC Magazine)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Rohde & Schwarz and LITEON Demonstrate High‑throughput 5G Femtocell Testing with the PVT360A
Rohde & Schwarz and LITEON demonstrated a production‑optimized test setup at MWC Barcelona 2026, using the PVT360A vector performance tester to characterize four FlexFi 5G femtocells in parallel. The PVT360A’s 2 × 8‑port architecture and smart‑channel technology cut testing time by 50 percent, enabling fully automated...
By Microwave Journal
News•Feb 25, 2026
Orange and Samsung Aim to Grow European Open RAN Networks
Orange and Samsung are expanding their Open RAN and virtualised RAN partnership, adding dozens of new sites across Europe in 2026 after successful pilots since 2023. Samsung’s AI‑powered vRAN, built on Intel Xeon 6 SoC processors, runs on Dell COTS servers...
By Telecoms Tech News
News•Feb 25, 2026
Broadpeak Launches Multiview For Live Sports at 2026 NAB Show
Broadpeak announced the launch of its Multiview solution for live sports at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The technology lets broadcasters, streaming platforms and telecom operators deliver multiple simultaneous feeds on a single screen, offering viewers the ability to...
By TV Tech (TVTechnology)
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Blu Label Reports Hefty Loss After Cell C Listing but Remains Upbeat
Blu Label Unlimited reported a R5.2 billion net loss linked to its Cell C investment, yet posted a R389 million profit after stripping out Cell C items. Revenue rose 19% to R8.64 billion, while EBITDA swung to a R4.1 billion loss. The group completed Cell C’s JSE...
By Connecting Africa (Informa)
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
SpaceX Targets 150Mbps per User for Upgraded Starlink Direct-to-Cell
SpaceX announced it aims for peak download speeds of 150 Mbps per user on its next‑generation Starlink Direct‑to‑Cell service. The current satellite‑to‑phone offering, delivered with T‑Mobile under the T‑Satellite brand, tops out at roughly 4 Mbps and is limited to texting and...
By Teslarati
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Broadband Grant Deadlines
Federal broadband grants from programs such as CAF II, RDOF, ReConnect, the Capital Projects Fund, ARPA, and NTIA face hard completion deadlines, many of which fall on December 31, 2026. The federal government has signaled no appetite for extensions, meaning...
By POTs and PANs
News•Feb 25, 2026
Vega Reederei Picks Inmarsat’s NexusWave for Newbuild Fleet
Inmarsat Maritime has secured a contract to outfit Vega Reederei’s ten new diesel‑electric coaster vessels with its NexusWave bonded connectivity service. The 89‑meter, 3,800‑dwt ships are slated for delivery by July 2026 and will also receive Fleet Secure UTM and endpoint...
By MarineLink
News•Feb 25, 2026
Budget 2026: SA Connect Phase Two ‘Comes to an End’
South Africa’s flagship broadband initiative, SA Connect, will complete its second phase in the 2025/26 fiscal year, according to the National Treasury’s Budget Review. Phase two delivered connectivity to 6,343 government facilities and installed 32,055 community Wi‑Fi hotspots, reaching an...
By ITWeb (South Africa) – Public Sector
News•Feb 25, 2026
Ukraine Eyes Starlink Replacement, Files for Satellite Constellation
Ukraine has begun the international regulatory process for its own low‑Earth‑orbit communications network, UASAT‑NANO, filing with the ITU in December 2025. The first satellite is scheduled for an October 2026 launch on a SpaceX vehicle, with full deployment starting in...
By Orbital Today
News•Feb 25, 2026
Vodafone Idea Performed Best in Voice Calling Performance in Delhi
Vodafone Idea (Vi) topped the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) voice‑calling test in Delhi, posting a zero‑percent drop‑call rate and a perfect 100 % call‑setup success rate. Airtel and Jio trailed with 0.39 % and 0.53 % drop rates respectively, while MTNL...
By TelecomTalk (India)
News•Feb 25, 2026
OQ Technology Secures $30 Million From Europe for Satellite-to-Smartphone Expansion
Europe’s Investment Bank is providing €25 million (≈$30 million) to Luxembourg‑based OQ Technology to expand its direct‑to‑device satellite constellation. The debt will fund the launch of more than 20 small satellites, including OQ’s first C‑band satellite aimed at smartphone connectivity slated for...
By SpaceNews
News•Feb 25, 2026
AT&T Unveils Convergence Strategy at Barclays Symposium, Raises Capex to $24 Bn to Accelerate Fiber and 5G Growth
AT&T announced a convergence‑focused strategy at the Barclays Communications and Content Symposium, increasing 2026 capital expenditures to $23‑24 billion to accelerate fiber build‑out and integrate with its 5G network. The company aims to pass 40 million fiber locations by year‑end and add...
By TelecomLead
News•Feb 25, 2026
American Tower 2025 Results: Revenue Jumps 5%, 2026 Outlook De-Risked Despite DISH Default
American Tower reported a 5.1% revenue increase to $10.6 billion in 2025, driven by a 14% surge in its data‑center segment. Net income rose 15.3% to $2.63 billion, though fourth‑quarter earnings fell 32% due to higher expenses. For 2026 the company projects...
By TelecomLead
News•Feb 25, 2026
Kongsberg Maritime to Equip LS Marine’s Ultra-Large Cable Lay Vessel
Kongsberg Maritime has been chosen to provide a fully integrated equipment suite for LS Marine Solution’s next‑generation ultra‑large cable‑laying vessel being built at Turkey’s Tersan Shipyard. The 148.4‑metre ship will carry up to 13,000 tonnes of subsea HVDC and optical cable...
By MarineLink
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
NXP TJA1410 and TJF1410 PMD Transceivers Enable “CAN-Like” Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Connectivity
NXP has introduced two 10BASE‑T1S Physical Medium Dependent transceivers – the automotive‑grade TJA1410 and the industrial‑grade TJF1410 – that offload only the analog front‑end while the digital PHY resides in the host MCU or switch. Both devices use a three‑pin...
By CNX Software – Embedded Systems News