Truvista Fiber Expands Connectivity Offerings at the Carolina Cup
Truvista Fiber announced expanded on‑site capacity to deliver complimentary Wi‑Fi for fans seated in the grandstands at the Carolina Cup on March 28, marking its fourth year as the event’s local network provider. The upgraded network will handle gate ticketing, vendor payment processing, and live streaming of the races. In addition, Truvista sponsors the Kid’s Zone, a family‑friendly area featuring face painting, inflatables and pony rides. The steeplechase traditionally draws about 30,000 spectators to Camden, South Carolina.
Japanese Telco Bags Lease for Poro Point Cable Station
Japanese telecom operator InfiniVAN has signed a long‑term lease to develop the Poro Point Cable Landing Station in La Union as an open gateway for international subsea cables. The station, part of the Luzon Bypass Infrastructure—a 240‑km fiber corridor linking Baler to...
Move & Connect Taps KORE’s eSIM Platform to Streamline Multi-Country IoT Rollouts Across Europe
Move & Connect has partnered with KORE Group to offer European IoT operators a single‑contract, API‑driven eSIM platform that spans more than 190 countries. The alliance merges Move & Connect’s on‑the‑ground deployment expertise with KORE’s global connectivity footprint, promising unified...
FCC Looks to Win ‘Space Race 2.0’ with Satellite Infrastructure Buildout
The Federal Communications Commission announced a strategic push to dominate the emerging "Space Race 2.0" by accelerating satellite licensing and allocating over 20,000 MHz of new spectrum. FCC Space Bureau Chief Jay Schwarz outlined a "licensing assembly line" to speed approvals and...
Liberty Global Ltd. (LBTYA) Presents at NSR/BCG Global Connectivity Leaders Conference- London Transcript
Liberty Global CEO Michael Fries addressed the NSR/BCG Global Connectivity Leaders Conference in London on March 24, 2026, outlining the company’s outlook amid easing margin pressure in Europe’s telecom sector. He noted improving industry sentiment and reaffirmed a focus on...
Pay Up, Or Lose Your License, FCC Orders Maria Guel
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered the owner of a cluster of Spanish‑language evangelical stations, led by Maria Guel, to settle overdue regulatory fees or face revocation of KZAM‑FM’s broadcast license. The Wichita Falls Class A FM, purchased for $122,000 in...
BNESIM on the Evolving Role of AI in Travel eSIM as Connectivity Adapts to Accelerating Innovation Cycles
BNESIM, a global travel eSIM provider, is embedding artificial intelligence across its organization to accelerate product cycles and improve operational efficiency. The company’s AI and automation team works with every department, from fraud detection to procurement, to turn data into...
SES Targets New Operational MEO Constellation by 2030
SES announced its next‑generation medium Earth orbit constellation, meoSphere, slated for operational service by 2030. The network will initially comprise 28 high‑power satellites built by K2 Space in Luxembourg, with pathfinder launches planned over the next three years to validate...
Hughes Offers Multi-Orbit, Beam Satellite Modem
Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar subsidiary, introduced the HM400, a software‑defined satellite modem that can operate on both medium‑Earth‑orbit (MEO) and geosynchronous‑Earth‑orbit (GEO) constellations. The modem leverages artificial‑intelligence to automatically switch between satellite beams, delivering continuous connectivity for manned and...
AT&T, Ericsson Call for 5G Network Security Rethink
AT&T and Ericsson have released a joint security blueprint that outlines how 5G networks—and the forthcoming 6G era—should be protected against AI‑driven threats, open‑architecture risks, and future quantum attacks. The paper advocates a collective, ecosystem‑wide approach, urging vendors, operators and...
North Carolina Invests $26M to Expand High-Speed Internet Into Additional Rural Areas by 2026
North Carolina announced a $26 million investment to extend high‑speed broadband to an additional 5,161 homes, businesses and community anchors across 66 rural counties by the end of 2026. The funding, part of the Stop‑Gap Solutions program, draws on American Rescue...
Trai Drops 1% Turnover Penalty Proposal, Caps Telcos’ False Reporting Fine at ₹5 Cr
India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) has dropped a proposal to impose penalties of up to 1% of a carrier’s turnover for inaccurate financial filings. Instead, it adopted a slab‑based framework that caps fines at ₹5 crore (≈ $0.61 million) for major violations, with...
US Cable Mobile Net Adds Hold Steady Again in Q4
US cable operators led by Charter, Comcast and Optimum held about 33% of mobile‑phone net additions in Q4 2025, adding 830,000 lines—virtually unchanged from a year earlier. Their share of post‑paid gross adds remained at 14.5%, far below the Big Three...
How eSIM Technology Is Changing Travel Connectivity in 2026
In 2026 eSIM technology is reshaping travel connectivity by replacing physical SIM cards with embedded, software‑provisioned modules. By Q1, eSIM‑compatible devices accounted for roughly 60% of premium smartphone sales and are projected to exceed 75% by year‑end. The shift enables...
Telcos Pick Satellite Sides in Mobile Broadband Space Race
Mobile network operators are rapidly aligning with low‑Earth‑orbit satellite providers to launch direct‑to‑device broadband services. The majority are partnering with SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile or AST SpaceMobile, with Starlink already serving 10 million monthly active users and targeting 25 million by year‑end, while...
MTN Phases Out Ayoba After 7 Years as It Prepares for a Unified Digital Platform
MTN Group announced the phased retirement of its Ayoba super‑app, giving users a 30‑day window to download and retrieve data before the app disappears from stores after March 20, 2026. Launched in 2019, Ayoba once reached tens of millions of users but...
FCC Ban on Foreign Routers Demands Operator Supply Chain Reviews
The Federal Communications Commission has added foreign‑manufactured consumer routers to its Covered List, effectively banning new authorizations for such devices. The decision follows an inter‑agency security assessment linking overseas routers to past cyber‑attacks like Volt, Flax and Salt Typhoon. Existing routers...
Tata Communications Unveils Self-Healing Network
Tata Communications has introduced IZO datacentre Dynamic Connectivity, a self‑healing network platform that automatically reroutes traffic to prevent downtime. The solution uses deterministic multi‑path routing and AI‑driven analytics to deliver >99.99% availability across global data‑center links. Enterprises can monitor performance via...
Global Invacom and SatWave Arrays Inc. Sign MoU for Commercial Production of Next-Gen FPA
Global Invacom Group and Satwave Arrays have signed an MoU to co‑develop a motorised, pan‑and‑tilt flat‑panel antenna capable of operating across Ka/Ku‑band LEO, MEO and GEO satellites. The antenna will be compact, lightweight and ruggedised for defense and commercial use,...
Airtel Tests Starlink to Connect 4G Phones Even Without Network Signal
Airtel Africa successfully tested Starlink Mobile, allowing standard 4G phones to connect directly to SpaceX’s satellite constellation in areas without terrestrial signal. The trial demonstrated messaging, WhatsApp calls, and financial transactions over satellite links. Airtel plans to roll out the...
Low Noise Amplifier, PEAFS3-14-0R2535R0-6R5-23-12-292MF
Planar Monolithics (PMI) has introduced the PEAFS3‑14‑0R2535R0‑6R5‑23‑12‑292MF, an 8‑to‑18 GHz low‑noise amplifier. It provides over 13 dB gain with ±1 dB flatness, a 4 dB noise figure, and an OP1dB of at least 24 dB. The device features a 2.0:1 VSWR, SMA connectors, and a...
Infobip Bolsters Fraud Protection for Enterprises with T-Mobile Network API Offerings
Infobip has partnered with T‑Mobile to embed the carrier’s network APIs into its AI‑first cloud communications platform, creating a unified solution for enterprise fraud protection. The integration leverages CAMARA Open Gateway standards, allowing developers to verify device possession and authenticate...
Turkcell Secures $1B Deal to Fund 5G Rollout
Turkcell secured a $1 billion syndicated loan from 14 banks to fund its 5G and next‑generation network rollout, ahead of Turkey’s April 1 launch. The facility, initially offered at $500 million under a Murabaha structure, was oversubscribed and doubled in size. HSBC acted...
Telefonica Bags Madrid Critical Comms Contract
Spain’s Telefónica Soluciones de Informática y Comunicaciones de España has secured a five‑year contract to upgrade and manage Madrid’s central emergency communications system. The deal involves modernising the city’s digital TETRA network with new hardware, software and a unified dispatch...
Globe Turns over IMSI Catcher Detectors over to the NTC, CICC, CIDG to Help Fight Mobile Scams
Globe has transferred IMSI catcher detectors to the Philippines’ National Telecommunications Commission, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center, and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group to strengthen the fight against mobile scams. The detectors enable real‑time identification and location of...
Nigeria to Spend $6.1 Million on Consultants for National Fibre Project
Nigeria’s BRIDGE Project will spend $6.1 million on seven consulting firms and five individual consultants to kick‑start its $2 billion national fibre‑optic expansion. The contracts cover transaction advisory, legal compliance, technical planning and capacity building, with the two largest deals worth $1.5 million...
Pulsar Appoints Enzo Brizzi to Grow Enterprise Connectivity in Africa
Pulsar International has named Enzo Brizzi as Director of Enterprise Market Expansion & Partnerships to spearhead the company’s growth in Africa. Brizzi, a veteran with more than 25 years in satellite and telecom, will drive strategic alliances and scalable operating...
Asia-Pacific Telcos Urged to Balance AI Innovation with Trust, Governance, and Local Readiness
Telecom Review Asia’s March 17 webinar highlighted how AI is reshaping APAC telcos, delivering measurable gains in network reliability and customer experience. Operators such as Telekom Malaysia and Globe Telecom showcased proactive monitoring, computer‑vision‑driven field work, and low‑code platforms that...
BT Boosts Connectivity, Security for Northern Ireland Electricity Networks
BT Group has signed a 10‑year agreement worth up to £200 million (about $255 million) with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) to provide upgraded connectivity, cybersecurity and IT services. The contract will support NIE’s digital transformation across its 966,000‑customer base and...
Grameenphone Q1 2026 Performance Trend Update
Grameenphone, Telenor’s 55.8%-owned Bangladeshi subsidiary, warned that Q1 2026 momentum is softer than expected due to a confluence of energy‑price shocks and seasonal storms. The company projects revenue roughly 2% lower and EBITDA about 3% down versus the same quarter...
Raghav Chadha on Telecom, AI and Virtual Digital Assets: Raises Concerns Over Prepaid Policies in India
Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha has launched a multi‑front campaign targeting India’s telecom consumer policies, artificial‑intelligence strategy, and virtual‑digital‑asset regulation. He urged the government to mandate data‑rollover, allow transfer of unused data, and stop the practice of ending incoming calls...
BSNL’s Caller Name Presentation Service May Launch in 3-4 Months
State‑owned BSNL is testing integration of its Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) service with private operators Jio, Airtel and Vi, aiming for a pan‑India rollout within three to four months. The Centre for Development of Telematics (C‑DoT) has built the solution,...
Singapore: Smart Measures Strengthen Critical Network Resilience
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) swiftly investigated recent mobile network disruptions affecting the nation’s largest telecom operator, Singtel. The outages, traced to mechanical faults and software challenges, were not cyber‑attacks and are being addressed through coordinated regulator‑provider actions. IMDA’s...
Your Router's Most Convenient Features Are Quietly Killing Your Network Performance — Here's What to Disable
Modern consumer routers bundle convenience features like band steering, automatic channel selection, UPnP, QoS, and router‑level VPNs, but these can degrade performance on low‑end devices. The article explains how each feature consumes CPU cycles, causes interference, or introduces security risks,...
Xplore Asks for Pause on Decision for SpaceX Use of E-Band
Rural broadband provider Xplore has asked Canada’s Innovation, Science and Economic Development department (ISED) to pause approval of SpaceX’s request to use the 71‑76 GHz and 81‑86 GHz E‑band for satellite backhaul. Xplore argues that the World Radiocommunication Conference has not yet...
AirBaltic Partners with InterLnkd to Launch Dynamic Inflight Shopping Experience
Latvian carrier airBaltic has teamed with InterLnkd to embed the AirMall digital marketplace into its Starlink‑powered Skynet Wi‑Fi portal, creating the first global, dynamic inflight shopping experience. The platform gives passengers access to more than 20,000 brands on their personal...
Are Broadcasters About to Be Handed a Much-Needed Investment to Upgrade Their Distribution Infrastructure?
The FCC is considering repurposing the upper C‑band, currently used for broadcast distribution, in a move similar to the 2020 lower‑C‑band auction that generated roughly $81 billion. If reallocated, the agency could provide government funding to help broadcasters replace aging satellite...
Fidium Expands Presence in Flexential’s Texas and Minnesota Data Centers
Fidium announced an expanded on‑net presence at Flexential’s data centers in Dallas, Plano and Minneapolis‑St. Paul, adding high‑capacity fiber connectivity to its portfolio. The deal unlocks 100 G and 800 G wavelength services, Ethernet, dark fiber, and Construction‑as‑a‑Service offerings for enterprise and hyperscaler...
INWIT Slashes Outlook on Towers Conflict with TIM and Fastweb+Vodafone
Italian tower owner INWIT slashed its 2026 revenue outlook after TIM, Fastweb and Vodafone announced a 50:50 joint venture to build 6,000 new 5G towers, a move that conflicts with existing master services agreements. The announcement sent INWIT shares down...
Japanese Operators Join Forces to Launch Emergency Roaming
Japan’s five major mobile carriers—NTT Docomo, KDDI, SoftBank, Rakuten and Okinawa Cellular—are launching a nationwide emergency roaming service called “Japan Roaming” on April 1, 2026. The service lets subscribers temporarily use another carrier’s 4G LTE network if their primary network is disrupted...
ThinKom Showcases Modular MILSATCOM Architecture for Contested Environments
At the 2026 Satellite Show in Washington, D.C., ThinKom Solutions unveiled a modular, high‑mobility ground architecture designed to replace static satellite command centers. The system, built around the Variable Inclination Continuous Transverse Stub (VICTS) phased‑array antenna, can connect to GEO,...
Legend Internet Is Merging with Spectranet in a Broadband Consolidation Play
Legend Internet Plc, Nigeria’s first listed ISP, announced a merger with market‑leader Spectranet, targeting completion in Q2 2026 pending FCCPC and NCC approval. The deal combines Legend’s listed status and fibre footprint with Spectranet’s strong wireless brand, aiming to boost network...
MIB Cancels Registrations of 114 MSOs in Compliance Crackdown
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting cancelled the registrations of 114 multi‑system operators, bringing the total number of active cable operators in India down to 756 after 1,159 exits since early 2025. The move is part of a year‑long crackdown...
You Can Get a Free iPhone 17e at Visible with This Deal - Here's How
Apple’s budget iPhone 17e is now available through a Visible promotion that effectively makes the device free. New customers who sign up for the Visible+ Pro plan at $45 per month receive a $25 monthly service credit for 24 months, which reimburses...
Marshall Islands Advances Pacific Connect Cable Project
The National Telecommunications Authority of the Marshall Islands signed an agreement to join the Pacific Connect initiative, adding the Iokwe subsea fiber‑optic cable that will connect Majuro directly to Google’s Halaihai system. Backed by U.S. Trade and Development Agency funding,...
Fortifying Campus Infrastructure: Why Reliable In-Building Communications Is Now a Facility Priority
Universities are recognizing in‑building wireless systems as a critical facility priority to eliminate communication dead zones that jeopardize safety and daily operations. Facility managers now oversee Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) that boost both public‑safety radio and cellular signals across diverse...
This New Mobile Provider Lets You Build a Plan That Actually Fits Your Life — Starting at $6/Mo.
Parrot Mobile, a new MVNO, launched with fully customizable, prepaid plans starting at $6 per month. The service offers instant eSIM activation, no‑contract flexibility, and an AI voicemail assistant named Polly. Plans range from basic talk‑only options to a $25...
Kymeta™ Unveils a Paradigm Shift With a KuKa Multi Band Terminal
Kymeta Corporation announced the KuKa 8 Series, a single‑aperture antenna that operates on both Ku and Ka bands and across GEO, MEO, LEO and HEO constellations. The flat‑panel terminal delivers roughly 44 percent less footprint and a low‑SWaP profile of 41 lb (18.6 kg)....
Eurobites: Poste Italiane Proffers €10.8B Bid for Telecom Italia
Poste Italiane has submitted a €10.8 billion offer to acquire Telecom Italia, Italy’s largest fixed‑line operator. The postal group already controls 27.3% of TIM after buying shares from former major shareholder Vivendi. TIM’s fixed‑line network has already been sold to a...
FCC Bars 7 Individuals After $14 Million E-Rate Fraud
The Federal Communications Commission announced on March 24 that seven criminally convicted individuals who siphoned more than $14 million from the E‑Rate program will be barred from all Universal Service Fund (USF) initiatives for three years. The fraud, spanning 2010‑2016, involved...
