Nile Adds Microsegmentation and Native NAC to Its Secure NaaS Platform
Nile has upgraded its subscription‑based NaaS platform, Nile Access Service, with built‑in network access control (NAC) and identity‑driven microsegmentation. The new native NAC eliminates the need for separate appliances, while the microsegmentation feature can isolate each device individually, a capability the company calls “Segment‑of‑1.” An expanded services catalog now includes cloud‑delivered DHCP, Internet Edge routing, and Secure Guest networking. Nile positions these enhancements as the second phase of its evolution toward AI‑powered, zero‑trust campus networking.
Los Alamos County Signs Partner ISPs For Open Access Fiber Network
Los Alamos County, New Mexico, has signed contracts with four partner ISPs—XMission, Anthem Broadband, Intellipop and LANet—to launch the county‑wide “Atomic Fiber” open‑access network. Construction is slated to begin in spring 2026, with initial residential connections expected by fall 2026...
How a WhatsApp Bundle Exposed a Fault Line in SA Mobile
Telkom’s prepaid WhatsApp bundles now include unlimited voice and video calling, priced at R15 daily, R35 weekly and R100 monthly, attracting price‑sensitive users from larger rivals. The offering has contributed to a 2.3% drop in MTN’s prepaid revenue and a...
Comtech Delivers First Set of Digital Modems to US Army
Comtech has delivered the first batch of Enterprise Digital Intermediate Frequency Multi‑Carrier (EDIM) modems under a $48.6 million U.S. Army contract signed in 2023. The units are still in development and will undergo final acceptance testing this summer before fielding. The...
City Leaders Predict ‘Real Bad Trouble’ if FirstNet Isn’t Reauthorized
City leaders warned at the National League of Cities conference that a lapse in FirstNet’s authority could leave first responders without interoperable communications during disasters. The First Responder Network Authority, set to expire in February 2027, is backed by a...
Campus Networks Have a Security Problem. Huawei's New Solution Can Fix It.
Huawei introduced its Xinghe AI Full‑Scope Security Campus Solution at MWC26, aiming to transform campus Wi‑Fi from a connectivity utility into a comprehensive defense platform. The solution bundles four AI‑driven layers—connectivity, asset, spatial, and privacy security—featuring post‑quantum encrypted Wi‑Fi Shield,...
Vodafone Says It's Boom Time for IoT
Vodafone’s IoT division announced it has surpassed 200 million connected devices, marking a doubling over five years. The company is rolling out satellite‑based IoT services through partnerships with Iridium and Skylo, promising seamless coverage for remote assets such as containers, cattle,...
Ecreso AiO Adds Native APTmpX and Enhanced Security
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...
Vodafone Unlocks New Pan-European Logistics Hub
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...
Small Cells Offer New Visibility Into City Flows
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 Expands Aerospace & Defense Focus with New SatCom Initiative
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...
Daniel Suhr: Broadcast License Revocation Fact Check
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’s CEO Says It’s Beginning to Unlock the Massive Potential of OCS and CPO
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...
More Telecom Act Talk
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...
NY Gives Charter-Cox Thumbs Up, CA Still Considering
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 Rebrands as Rise Internet
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...
States Push to Redirect BEAD Excess Funds Toward Public Safety Gaps
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...
Ligado Tells FCC That SkyTerra Next Proposal Won’t Cause Interference
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...
Ericsson and SK Telecom Sign MoU to Strengthen AI-RAN and Network Innovation From 5G to 6G
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 Pushes 5G NR Release 18 to the Edge – and Onto the Rails
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 Have Fiber Internet Availability
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...
Telecom News: Netcracker Technology, Hiya, Vodafone, Reliance Jio, BSNL
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: How Non-Terrestrial Networks Extend Global Coverage
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,...
5G RedCap: What Reduced Capability Means for IoT Deployments
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...
Digital India Programme Resulted in 97 Percent Reduction in Data Cost per GB: Govt
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...
Internet Number Resources Are Not Political Property
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 Asks Ofcom for Permission to Build Two New Earth Stations in London and Essex
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...
Decision on 6G Spectrum to Be Taken by ITU & 3GPP Post Standard Setting
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...
Cohere Teases USM Commercialisation with Bell Canada
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 Achieves Industry-First Multi-Orbit Certification for SES O3b mPOWER
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 Lands Deal with Vietnam's FPT Telecom
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 Launches New App to Simplify Customers’ Digital Experience
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 Announces Shared-Channel Version of DMR Tier 3
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...
ETSI Releases First Version of Open-Source Operator Platform to Enable Telco Cloud Network Federation & 6G Experimentation
ETSI’s Software Development Group has launched OpenOP Release 1, the first open‑source Operator Platform for the Telco Cloud. The platform bundles an Open Exposure Gateway, Service Resource Manager, Federation Manager, a transformation‑function SDK, a developer portal, and an AI² layer that...
Vantage Towers Strengthens Rural Network Resilience with PowerX AI Platform
Vantage Towers has teamed with PowerX Technology to install its AI‑driven monitoring platform at 220 off‑grid rural tower sites. The system provides continuous telemetry, replacing manual diesel oversight and delivering real‑time visibility into energy usage. Integrated battery data now supports...
No Magic Bullet Will Solve the Upper C-Band
The FCC will auction 100‑180 MHz of upper C‑band spectrum by July 2027, forcing broadcasters to vacate a band that currently underpins U.S. video distribution and supports emerging 5G/6G services. Industry leaders warn that no single technology can replace the band’s five‑nines...
ELVA-1 Reports Rising Demand for Solid-State Noise Sources Operating at mmWave & Sub-THz Frequencies
ELVA-1 reports a surge in demand for solid‑state noise sources that operate beyond 100 GHz, driven by expanding research in 6G, imaging, spectroscopy and radio astronomy. Engineers need high excess noise ratio (ENR) references to overcome waveguide losses and the inherently...
Vodafone UK Buddies up with Hiya to Tackle Scam Calls
Vodafone UK has activated Hiya’s Secure Branding on its network, allowing verified businesses to display their identity when calling customers. The service uses Vodafone’s open APIs and is limited to approved entities such as banks and government bodies. With 85% of...
Mirrorcle Announces Renewed Orders From Taara at OFC 2026
Mirrorcle Technologies announced renewed production orders from Taara at OFC 2026, extending a decade‑long partnership that underpins Taara's Lightbridge terrestrial laser‑communication system. The Lightbridge product delivers 20 Gbps over 20 km using Mirrorcle's MEMS fine‑steering mirrors, now moving into volume production. Mirrorcle...
Nokia Rebuilds Its Optical Engine, One Building Block at a Time
Nokia’s $2.3 billion acquisition of Infinera is bearing fruit as the company unveils a modular "building‑block" optical engine featuring four new DSPs and interchangeable indium‑phosphide, silicon‑photonic, and lithium‑niobate front ends. The approach lets customers mix and match components to serve 13...
The Incoming BEREC Chair Calls for Joint Efforts to Build a Future-Proof Digital Europe
Incoming BEREC Chair Alejandra de Iturriaga outlined the regulator’s 2026‑2030 strategy at the IIC Digital Communications and Media Forum. The roadmap targets a secure, competitive, inclusive and sustainable digital Europe by strengthening connectivity, open ecosystems and resilient infrastructure. Implementation will...
Cutting Planning Red Tape Will Take the UK From Laggard to Leader in Connectivity
The UK lags in 5G, ranking 24th of 30 European nations, while VodafoneThree has committed £11 bn to build a network covering 99% of the population by 2030. The rollout relies heavily on upgrading existing sites—96% of work—allowing a 30% reduction...
U Mobile Meets Local Ownership Condition for 5G Rollout
U Mobile satisfied Malaysia’s local‑ownership rule for 5G by letting Mawar Setia acquire a majority stake, while Singapore’s ST Telemedia retained a 20% share. The ownership shift also saw Tunku Tun Aminah become chair. With compliance secured, the operator can...
Netcracker Reaches Significant Milestone with Major OSS Modernization Program for BICS
Netcracker Technology announced that BICS, a Proximus Global subsidiary, will upgrade its entire Netcracker Digital OSS deployment as part of a strategic modernization program. The upgrade covers all core OSS components—including inventory, service management, and network planning—to improve stability, security,...
CEF-Digital Info Session: 2026 Calls
The European Commission launched two new Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital calls for 2026, targeting equipment for smart European cable systems and backbone connectivity for digital global gateways. Together the calls allocate €200 million to support high‑capacity network projects, including submarine...
Vislink Debuts DragonFly V 5G Dual-Modem Video Transmitter
Vislink Technologies has introduced the DragonFly V 5G Dual‑Modem, a miniature bonded video transmitter that combines two cellular links with Wi‑Fi. The device supports live streaming up to 1080p 50/59 from compact cameras, helmet‑mounted rigs, and UAVs. It integrates with Vislink’s LinkMatrix...
Six Critical 5G Security Challenges as Connectivity Expands
5G’s rollout introduces unprecedented bandwidth and low latency, enabling applications from autonomous vehicles to remote surgery, but also expands the cyber attack surface dramatically. The architecture’s reliance on software‑defined networking, network slicing, and edge computing creates new vectors such as...
Triple Zero Guardian to Ponder Minimum Mobile Network Performance Rules
The Australian government will launch a comprehensive review of the triple zero (000) emergency‑calling framework, asking the designated custodian to consider minimum mobile network performance standards. The move follows two major Optus outages, one of which caused emergency‑call failures linked...
Telecom News: Alaska Communications, Mobileum, MWC 2026, TeraSignal
Alaska Communications will deploy fiber and next‑generation fixed wireless to over 9,000 unserved locations after securing a $124 million BEAD grant, with private funds covering an additional 12,000 sites. Mobileum unveiled its “Signal to Value” strategy at MWC Barcelona 2026, promoting...
ScaleFibre Announces Strategic Expansion Into North America
ScaleFibre announced the creation of ScaleFibre USA Inc., marking its first dedicated foothold in the North American market. The U.S. entity will streamline logistics, provide localized technical support, and accelerate delivery of the company’s high‑density optical fiber solutions. By focusing...
