Vodafone Idea Lost Around 0.16 Million Consumer SIM Connections in March 2026
Vodafone Idea reported a net increase of 102,899 mobile connections in March 2026, bringing its total wireless base to 198.48 million. However, the consumer mobility segment fell by about 160,000 SIMs, while the machine‑to‑machine (M2M) segment added 260,000 connections and drove the overall growth. Regional losses were most acute in Delhi and several other circles. Competitors Airtel and Jio each added over 1.5 million consumer users, underscoring intense market competition.
AT&T's Convergence Strategy Begins to Pay Off in Q1
AT&T’s Advanced Internet segment added 584,000 new customers in Q1, evenly split between fibre and fixed‑wireless access (FWA). The fibre base grew to 12.5 million, bolstered by the Lumen acquisition, while FWA reached 2.3 million users. Convergence rose to 45% on an...
BEREC External Workshop on Combatting Fraud
BEREC will host an external stakeholder workshop on combatting fraud on 21 May 2026, delivered online via AVC connection. Organized by the BEREC Cybersecurity and Resilience Working Group and co‑chaired by Katja Kmet Vrcko (AKOS) and Zdravko Jukic (HAKOM), the...
Opinion: Bharti Airtel Emerges as Preferred Network in Delhi as Jio Slips, TRAI March 2026 Data Shows
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) reported that Bharti Airtel added 737,827 subscribers in Delhi during March 2026, while Reliance Jio lost 31,393, Vodafone Idea shed 230,959, and BSNL/MTNL dropped 1,526. The surge positions Airtel as the preferred network...
Security by Design Is the Channel’s Strongest Pitch
South Africa’s cyber‑crime costs roughly $119 million annually, and POPIA fines can reach $540,000, prompting channel partners to prioritize security. Resellers now face legal obligations to ensure client environments meet POPIA, turning compliance into a competitive differentiator. Security‑by‑design—embedding access controls, encryption,...
Mobile Vikings Taps Bango to Power New Subscription Management Platform
Belgian telecom Mobile Vikings has partnered with Bango to roll out a new subscription management hub powered by Bango’s Digital Vending Machine. Integrated into the My Vikings portal, the service lets customers add, manage and bundle streaming apps—such as Disney Plus,...
Vodafone Idea Gains Subscribers for Second Month, TRAI Data Signals Early Turnaround
Vodafone Idea (Vi) posted net subscriber additions for the second month in a row, adding 102,899 users in March 2026 after a 21,927 increase in February. The growth was driven primarily by rural markets, which contributed 192,211 new connections. Gains...
Cisco Unveils Quantum Network Advancements
Cisco unveiled a prototype universal quantum switch that can route quantum data across existing fiber‑optic networks while preserving photon entanglement. The device operates at room temperature, supports four encoding modalities, and can reconfigure connections in nanoseconds using less than a...
SITA Launches Campus Network to Keep Airport Operations Connected
SITA announced the Campus Network, a fully managed LAN/WLAN service for airports and transport hubs, powered by HPE Aruba Networking. The solution covers over 150 countries, handling design, installation, and support to reduce complexity and cost for airline IT teams....
Xfinity Mobile Takes on Rivals with Lifetime Device Protection
Comcast has expanded its Xfinity Mobile MVNO with two new plans, Mobile Plus at $45 per month and Mobile Select at $30. Mobile Plus bundles lifetime protection for phones, tablets and smartwatches, uncapped upgrades and international roaming, while Mobile Select...
Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio Lead Wireless Subscribers Additions in March: TRAI
India’s top two telecom operators, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, drove wireless subscriber growth in March 2026, pushing the total base to 1.265 billion users. Airtel added 5.09 million subscribers to reach 477.74 million, while Jio gained 3.22 million, bringing its count to 496.33 million....
Nigerian Banks Gain Access to Telecom Data to Stop Fraud
On April 20, 2026, Nigeria’s Central Bank and the Nigerian Communications Commission signed an agreement to share telecom data via the Telecom Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS). The platform gives banks and fintechs real‑time visibility into SIM‑history, allowing them to...
Orange Q1 2026 Results: €10.095 Bn Revenue, Africa Growth at 12.7% and Fiber Footprint Near 60 Mn Homes
Orange posted Q1 2026 revenue of €10.095 billion (≈$11 billion), a 3.5% year‑over‑year rise, backed by disciplined capex of €1.542 billion (≈$1.68 billion). The "Trust the Future" strategy was launched as the company expanded its fiber footprint to 59.9 million connectable homes across Europe. Regional performance...
GSA: 5G Spectrum Auctions Gain Momentum as 392 Operators Launch Networks Globally
The Global mobile Suppliers Association reports 392 operators have launched 5G networks, a 14% jump since March 2025 and now covering 44% of worldwide LTE and 5G sites. Investment remains steady, with 643 operators adding 5G capacity, reflecting a modest...
Univity Funds VLEO 5G Demonstrators with $32 Million Series A
French startup Univity announced a $32 million Series A round to launch two very low Earth orbit (VLEO) 5G demonstrators next year. The prototypes, each weighing 350 kg, will showcase hybrid broadband and direct‑to‑device services and test optical inter‑satellite links. Univity aims to...
Nokia Q1 2026 Revenue Growth Driven by AI and Cloud Investments in Optical and IP Networks
Nokia reported Q1 2026 revenue of €4.497 billion (about $4.9 billion), a 2% increase year‑over‑year, driven primarily by AI and cloud‑focused customers. The Network Infrastructure segment led growth, with Optical Networks revenue soaring 56% to €821 million and IP Networks showing modest constant‑currency gains....
Scindia Launches Revised TDIP Scheme with ₹203 Crore Outlay to Boost Innovation
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled a revised Technology Development and Invest Promotion (TDIP) scheme, allocating ₹203 crore (approximately $24.5 million) for 2026‑31. The program aims to boost India’s presence in global telecom standard‑setting bodies such as the ITU, 3GPP and oneM2M,...
Vero Fiber Completes Acquisition of TEC
Vero Fiber announced the closing of its acquisition of Telephone Electronics Corporation (TEC), extending its fiber‑to‑the‑home network into Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. The deal brings roughly 444,000 households—both active and prospective—under Vero’s service umbrella while allowing TEC to keep its...
Charter, Comcast, Liberty Global Talk Cable’s Competition
Cable executives from Charter, Comcast and Liberty Global convened at the Syndeo Institute’s leadership forum to address mounting competition from fixed‑wireless access (FWA) and the need for faster innovation. They agreed broadband remains superior but must improve marketing and customer...
Comcast’s Broadband Sub Losses Improve
Comcast reported a 65,000 decline in residential broadband subscribers in Q1 2026, a 35% reduction from the 183,000 loss a year earlier and better than the 167,000 analysts expected. The improvement marks the first year‑over‑year gain since Q4 2020, reflecting the company’s...
IEC Telecom Unveils Voucher-Based Connectivity Solution at Singapore Maritime Week 2026
IEC Telecom introduced the IEC Voucher System at Singapore Maritime Week 2026, offering a voucher‑based platform to manage crew welfare connectivity across Low Earth Orbit, GEO and LTE networks. The solution integrates with the OptiView ecosystem, giving operators real‑time visibility...
GomSpace and STETMAN Establish UASAT Joint Venture for Ukrainian Sovereign Communications
Danish small‑satellite maker GomSpace and Ukrainian tech firm STETMAN announced a joint venture, UASAT, at the EU‑Ukraine Business Summit on April 22, 2026. The partnership will develop sovereign, dual‑use satellite communications for Ukraine, leveraging GomSpace’s National & Defense Solutions unit and STETMAN’s wartime communications...
T-Mobile Begins DoorDashing 5G Internet to Customers for Same-Day Deliveries
Starting in April, T‑Mobile now delivers its 5G home‑internet gateway through DoorDash, allowing customers to receive the equipment within hours and track the shipment like a food order. The service is free of charge, but users must install the gateway...
Jetstar Selects Viasat AMARA for 787 Fleet Connectivity Upgrade
Jetstar Airways has chosen Viasat’s next‑generation AMARA inflight connectivity to outfit 11 of its Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliners. The rollout, part of a broader cabin modernization effort, began this month and is slated for completion by mid‑2027. Powered by Viasat’s Ka‑band...
Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise Of Network Shutdowns
Internet shutdowns have accelerated into a global norm, with 304 incidents recorded in 2024 across 54 nations—the highest tally ever. Legal mechanisms in countries such as India, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia now codify the authority to sever connectivity during “public safety”...
Bridgeport, Conn., Schools to Put Wi-Fi in Public Housing
Bridgeport Public Schools will extend its Wi‑Fi network to three public‑housing complexes, leveraging a $714,456 grant from Connecticut’s Community Wi‑Fi Grant Program. The initiative will provide free internet access to more than 800 students residing in Trumbull Gardens, Charles F....
Ezee Fiber Hooks up First Customers on Their New Mexico Network
Ezee Fiber has connected its first residential customers in Santa Fe, New Mexico, launching its symmetrical multi‑gigabit fiber‑to‑the‑home service. The rollout is part of a broader expansion that began in early 2024 and includes ongoing construction in Albuquerque and surrounding...
How AI Is Reshaping Copper, Fiber Networking
AI-driven data centers demand massive bandwidth, forcing a reevaluation of cabling strategies. Copper remains the low‑power, cost‑effective choice for short‑range connections, while fiber optics deliver the long‑distance, high‑capacity links essential for scaling AI workloads. At Nvidia’s GTC, executives highlighted that...
Eutelsat Signs New Broadcast Deals in Mexico and Caribbean
Eutelsat announced three new broadcast agreements covering the Caribbean and Mexico. In the Caribbean, it will work with Co‑op Cable to deliver direct‑to‑home TV and satellite broadband via the E65WA satellite. In Mexico, the operator renewed its partnership with PCTV...
Truvista Snaps up City of Commerce, Ga.’s Telecom Network
Truvista Fiber has agreed to purchase the City of Commerce, Georgia’s municipal fiber network, which currently serves only business customers. The company will assume ownership, upgrade the infrastructure and keep service uninterrupted while evaluating a residential rollout. The acquisition follows...
Indiana Tax Court: Cell Phones Qualify for Telecom Equipment Exemption
The Indiana Tax Court held that cell phones are covered by the state’s telecommunications equipment exemption from sales and use tax. New Cingular Wireless PCS, which bought phones to give free to customers or replace under insurance, was entitled to...
BT Seeks Fire-by-Fire AI Security Approach
BT Group executive Gabriela Styf Sjoman warned that AI now powers roughly 80% of phishing attacks, turning the technology into both a powerful tool and a growing cyber‑threat. She called for more open dialogue on AI security, noting that most...
FCC Greenlights AST SpaceMobile's Satellite Broadband Service
The FCC has approved AST SpaceMobile to launch and operate a 248‑satellite low‑Earth‑orbit constellation that will deliver broadband directly to standard smartphones using cellular frequencies across the United States. The clearance moves AST closer to commercial service and allows its...
Capitec Blows up MVNO Pricing with Free On-Net Calls
Capitec Bank’s mobile‑virtual network operator, Capitec Connect, announced that calls between any two of its own SIM cards are now free, removing on‑net charges entirely. The move coincides with an expanded device‑financing program that now covers premium Apple and Samsung...
Market Dynamics and Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Chipsets
The global LEO satellite 5G Non‑Terrestrial Network (NTN) chipset market is projected to expand from $6.69 billion in 2026 to $23.07 billion by 2030, a compound annual growth rate above 36 %. This acceleration follows the finalization of 3GPP Release 17 and 18 standards...
WFN Strategies Marks Earth Day with Sustainability Commitment
WFN Strategies used Earth Day 2026 to reaffirm its commitment to sustainable subsea cable development, highlighting its long‑standing role as an advisor in the industry. The firm continues to back the SubOptic Association’s Sustainable Subsea Networks working group and recently...
3 Communication Stocks Likely to Benefit Despite Geopolitical Unrest
The Zacks Communication‑Components sector is poised for long‑term growth despite short‑term volatility from inventory buildup, high capex, and geopolitical tensions. Demand for 5G, fiber densification and IoT drives robust orders for optical and glass‑based networking hardware. Analysts highlight three standout...
Industry Pressed over Level 4 Progress
At FutureNet World in London, Infovista CEO Rick Hamilton warned that entrenched information silos and unclear operator goals are stalling progress toward Level 4 network automation, the TM Forum’s most advanced self‑optimising stage. He argued the telecom sector must sharpen focus...
SoftBank and Ericsson Boost 5G Performance with Uplink Switching
SoftBank and Ericsson are rolling out an "Uplink Tx Switching" feature on SoftBank’s standalone 5G network, dynamically reallocating radio resources between TDD and FDD bands to boost upload capacity. Tests across the n1 and n77 bands show potential throughput gains...
Lawmakers Weigh Satellite Licensing Overhaul Amid Growing Demand
The House Communications and Technology Subcommittee reviewed the SAT Streamlining Act, legislation designed to modernize U.S. satellite licensing by giving the FCC clearer authority over geosynchronous and non‑geostationary systems and related ground infrastructure. The bill imposes a one‑year deadline for...
Xfinity Launches New Cheaper Mobile Plans and Included Device Protection
Xfinity Mobile is overhauling its lineup with two lower‑priced plans: Mobile Select at $30 per line offering 50 GB of high‑speed data, and Mobile Plus at $45 per line providing unlimited high‑speed data and 4K streaming. Both plans include unlimited talk,...
Iran Network Backdoors Claim Hits Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet
Iran’s Ministry of ICT alleges that hidden U.S. access mechanisms caused Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet and MikroTik equipment to reboot and go offline during strikes on Isfahan Province. Tehran has not released forensic evidence, and ordinary power or hardware issues could...
Poverty Advocacy Group Raises BEAD Funding Concerns
Children’s Defense Fund warned that Mississippi’s $700 million BEAD allocation could be diverted from the state’s poorest and minority communities as Starlink competes for the funds. The NTIA rejected Starlink’s request for a waiver, keeping the state’s broadband eligibility rules in...
Jio Leads Mobile Speeds While ACT Fibernet Tops Broadband in India: SpeedGeo Report Q1 2026
SpeedGeo’s Q1 2026 report, based on 545,000 fixed‑line and 61,000 mobile tests, shows Reliance Jio retaining the top spot in mobile internet with 115.3 Mbps average download, while ACT Fibernet leads fixed broadband at 118.1 Mbps. Broadband latency averaged 40 ms versus 69 ms for mobile,...
U Business, Qualcomm and City-Link Express Achieve Faster Shipment Location Verification
U Business, the enterprise arm of U Mobile, completed a proof‑of‑concept with Qualcomm and City‑Link Express to track high‑value air cargo using 5G‑IoT and Qualcomm’s Terrestrial Positioning Service. Qualcomm trackers attached to shipments delivered real‑time location, shock, tilt, temperature and...
Streamline Multi-Country Travel with Holafly: One eSIM for Several Places
Holafly’s eSIM platform lets travelers stay online across more than 200 destinations with a single digital SIM, eliminating the need for physical cards or frequent roaming switches. The service offers regional prepaid bundles for fixed itineraries and subscription plans—Unlimited or...
Calls for Tech Regulators to Keep Pace with Rapid Tech Changes
Industry leaders gathered in Sandton to debate South Africa’s evolving ICT regulatory landscape, highlighting the complexity of competition law, merger approvals and the draft National AI Policy. The panel examined recent high‑profile deals such as Vodacom’s 30% stake in Maziv...
AT&T Q1 2026 Results: Revenue, Subscribers, Fiber and 5G Drive Growth Across All Business Segments
AT&T reported Q1 2026 revenue of $31.5 billion, a 2.9% year‑over‑year increase, driven by growth in its Advanced Connectivity segment. The company added 584,000 internet subscribers—including 292,000 fiber and 292,000 fixed‑wireless users—and 294,000 postpaid phone customers, underscoring momentum in its 5G...
Freshwave Promises All-Operator 4G/5G Signal Indoors
Freshwave has launched 5G on Omni, an evolution of its Omni Network that delivers multi‑operator 4G/5G indoor coverage using Ericsson’s Radio Dot small‑cell system. The solution claims up to 50% lower energy use than traditional DAS, faster deployment and reduced cabling,...
AT&T Adds More Wireless Subscribers than Expected as Bundling Pays Off
AT&T reported a net gain of 294,000 wireless subscribers in Q1 2026, outpacing the 272,000 analysts had expected. The growth was driven by bundled offers that combine wireless service with high‑speed fiber, a strategy embraced by about 42% of the...