GSMA Launches Open Telco AI to Accelerate Development of Telco‑grade AI
GSMA has unveiled Open Telco AI, an industry‑wide platform that supplies open‑weight models, data libraries, compute resources and benchmark tools tailored for telecom applications. The initiative brings together operators, vendors, AI developers and academia, with AT&T and AMD contributing models and GPU capacity. A dedicated portal hosts the assets and a leaderboard tracks performance on seven telco‑specific tasks. Early engagement includes over 1,000 registrations for the AI Telco Troubleshooting Challenge at MWC 26.
Vietnam Announces National Cybersecurity Firewall Plan Under New Digital Governance Law
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security announced a national cybersecurity firewall plan, codified in the new Cybersecurity Law that takes effect on July 1, 2026. The law’s Article 10 explicitly directs authorities to study a national firewall, marking the first statutory...
Leading with Intention: How Readiness, Intelligence, and Trust Shape Asiacell’s Digital Vision for Iraq
Asiacell CEO Amer Al Sunna outlines the operator’s deliberate approach to AI integration and a 2026 5G rollout in Iraq, emphasizing readiness, intelligence, and trust. The company says AI is already embedded in its network to anticipate issues and optimize...
Councils Partner to Improve Public Spaces Mobile Connectivity
Local authorities and the Small Cell Forum have launched the Local Authority Connectivity Group to tackle planning, street‑works and funding hurdles that impede small‑cell deployment in public spaces. The initiative will produce blueprints, templates and toolkits to streamline collaboration between...
Mobile Infrastructure Corp (BEEP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Uniti Group reported a 24% year‑over‑year increase in Kinetic consumer‑fiber revenue and added 28,000 net subscribers in Q4 2025, bringing total fiber customers to 535,000. Fiber passings rose to 1.9 million, with a goal of 2.3‑2.35 million homes passed by year‑end, surpassing...
EchoStar Corp (SATS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Comcast reported Q4 2025 revenue growth of 1% as its six growth businesses delivered mid‑single‑digit gains, while adjusted EBITDA fell 10% and earnings per share dropped 12% amid heavy investment and new NBA content rights. Free cash flow reached $4.4 billion,...
ZTE at MWC Barcelona 2026: Advancing AI-Native Connectivity and Intelligent Computing for a Digital Future
ZTE is showcasing its "All in AI, AI for All" roadmap at MWC Barcelona 2026, unveiling eight AI‑driven breakthroughs across connectivity, cloud, smart home and devices. The company highlighted its AI‑native L4 autonomous network stack, the world’s first 6G GigaMIMO...
Nokia Launches Doksuri AI-RAN Ready Radios to Boost 5G Performance, Energy Efficiency and Network Automation
Nokia unveiled Doksuri Remote Radio Heads, the latest evolution of its AirScale portfolio, built on the ReefShark System‑on‑Chip to embed AI capabilities directly in the radio layer. The new radios promise up to 30% better power efficiency, 25% lighter weight...
Airtel, Google Partner to Launch Secure, Carrier-Backed RCS Messaging in India
Bharti Airtel and Google have teamed up to launch a carrier‑backed Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging platform in India, accessible via Google Messages on Android phones. The service combines Airtel’s network intelligence with Google’s RCS infrastructure and AI‑driven spam detection,...
Huawei to Unveil Industry’s First AI-Native Framework for Intelligent Operations at MWC 2026
Huawei announced that it will unveil the telecom industry’s first AI‑Native framework for intelligent operations at MWC Barcelona 2026, accompanied by a new generation of AI‑driven solutions. The framework is built around outcome‑oriented intelligence, digital‑twin‑network (DTN) and domain‑model driven architecture,...
Huawei to Launch Open-Source Project for A2A-T Software at MWC26
Huawei announced at MWC 2026 the launch of an open‑source project for its A2A‑T (Agent‑to‑Agent for Telecom) protocol software, including an SDK, Registry Center, and low‑code Orchestration Center. The A2A‑T protocol, built on the IG1453 beta and IG1453A meta‑model, aims...
Huawei Unveils Full U6GHz Product Suite at MWC Barcelona 2026 to Power 5G-A and Accelerate 6G Evolution
At MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei announced a complete U6GHz product suite designed to boost 5G‑Advanced performance and lay groundwork for 6G. The portfolio includes macro AAUs with 256 transceivers delivering up to 100 Gbps downlink, indoor small cells with 400 MHz bandwidth,...
XGN Global, X1 Mobile Release Commercial 5G Broadcast Rugged Smartphone
XGN Global and X1 Mobile have unveiled the world’s first commercial rugged smartphone capable of receiving 5G Broadcast television signals, targeting first‑responder use cases. The device delivers free, subscription‑free live video, audio and emergency alerts in under half a second,...
GSMA and Wing Announce Nova Future Summit, a New Event for Trailblazing Technology and Connectivity Leaders
GSMA and Wing Venture Capital announced the Nova Future Summit, an invite‑only, closed‑door event for senior technology and telecom leaders. The three‑day summit will be held in Napa, California, from September 28‑30, bringing together CEOs, C‑suite executives, venture capitalists, and...
MWC 2026 Spotlight: MobiMind Builds the Foundation for Recurring Digital Growth
At MWC 2026, MobiMind announced a strategic pivot from pure aggregation to an AI‑powered intelligent monetization engine that emphasizes recurring, value‑based revenue. The company is investing in AI‑driven revenue orchestration, API‑first infrastructure, and advanced behavioral intelligence to boost yield per...
Optimizing, Securing, and Monetizing the Future of Telecom: Enea’s Strategic Vision
At Mobile World Congress 2026, Enea unveiled a three‑pillar portfolio—Optimize, Secure, Monetize—to help telecom operators and CPaaS providers cut costs, defend against AI‑driven threats, and generate new revenue streams. The strategy addresses shrinking margins, rising regulation, and sophisticated attackers by...
FTI CEO Johannes Hummer on Rewriting the Telecom Playbook Through Fintech Integration
Freedom Telecom International (FTI) CEO Johannes Hummer says telecom operators are uniquely positioned to dominate the next wave of fintech by exploiting their massive customer bases, rich data intelligence, and existing billing infrastructure. He outlines three high‑impact focus areas: embedded...
Inside Starcloud and SpaceX’s Orbital Data Centers FCC Filings
Starcloud and SpaceX have each submitted FCC applications to launch orbital data centers, outlining satellite constellations, orbital parameters, communication architectures, and disposal strategies. The filings reveal Starcloud’s plan for a 120‑satellite low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) network and SpaceX’s proposal for a 300‑satellite...
T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom Set 6G Strategy Around AI-Native Networks and Physical AI
T‑Mobile and Deutsche Telekom have launched a joint 6G Innovation Hub in Bellevue and Berlin to develop AI‑native wireless networks. The partnership reframes 6G as the foundational layer for “Physical AI,” embedding intelligence directly into network architecture rather than treating...
Telecom News: Akanda, First Towers & Fiber, ZICTA, MTN Zambia, Nokia
First Towers & Fiber, an Akanda subsidiary, unveiled a 700‑kilometre dark‑fiber network across Central Mexico, built under a 20‑year lease with Telefónica and also serving Marcatel. The infrastructure delivers scalable, high‑capacity connectivity for multiple tenants while generating stable lease revenue....
Telecom News: StratEdge, Proximus, TRAI, Vodafone Idea
StratEdge announced new molded ceramic packages and gold‑plated die‑on‑tab solutions that operate up to 18 GHz, targeting high‑power GaN applications in aerospace and defense. Proximus revealed a restructuring plan to cut roughly 1,200 jobs—about 15% of its workforce—by 2030, aiming to...
Telecom News: Cirrus360, Vodafone, Pegatron, Wind River, Open RAN
Cirrus360 and Vodafone introduced an AI‑driven declarative digital twin platform that creates virtual RAN models to anticipate failures and streamline 5G/6G deployments. At MWC 2026, Pegatron showcased AI‑enabled 5G hardware, including the PR2850 macro radio and PS2400 network‑in‑a‑box, targeting rapid...
KT, LG Uplus Face Lingering Fallout over Hacking Incidents
Korea's telecom giants KT and LG Uplus are still dealing with the repercussions of recent hacking incidents. KT has extended the deadline for customers to claim early‑termination‑fee refunds to June 30 after many missed the Jan. 31 cutoff. LG Uplus is under investigation for...
What Does Universal Service Fund Reform Mean for Rental Housing?
The Federal Communications Commission has reconstituted the Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group, tasking it with modernizing the nation’s broadband subsidy programs. Rental‑housing advocates argue that current eligibility rules, especially for bulk‑billed or managed‑Wi‑Fi arrangements, unintentionally bar many renters from...
A Major MVPD Merger Is Done: FCC OKs Charter-Cox Deal
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau approved Charter Communications’ $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Enterprises’ residential cable, fiber, and managed‑IT businesses. The deal, signed in May 2025, will rebrand the combined consumer offering under the Spectrum name while adopting the Cox corporate...
Google Invests $500M in Dominican Republic Digital Port
Google announced a $500 million investment to build a 7,000 sqm international digital exchange hub in the Dominican Republic, complemented by a new submarine cable system linking the island directly to South Carolina and Virginia. The infrastructure will triple the nation’s direct...
TAT-8, First Fiber-Optic Transatlantic Cable Recovered
Engineers have lifted the historic TAT-8 cable, the first fiber‑optic transatlantic link, from the ocean floor. Deployed in 1988, the 6,000‑kilometer system connected the United States, United Kingdom and France at roughly 280 Mbps using 1.3‑micrometer single‑mode fiber. The recovery, led...
Cable One Down 10.9k Subs, Shentel Up 5.4k
Cable One shed 10,900 broadband subscribers in Q4 2025, a smaller decline than the 21,300 lost in Q3, as disconnect rates improved. CFO Todd Koetje cited intense competition from fixed‑wireless and fiber overbuilds and a challenging macro environment. New CEO Jim...
Planex GPE-XGT Brings Low-Power Realtek 10GbE to PCIe (2.5W)
Planex is set to ship the GPE‑XGT, a PCI Express 3.0 x2 10GBASE‑T network card built around Realtek’s RTL8127AT controller. The adapter delivers up to 10 Gbps while drawing only about 2.5 W, keeping heat low during sustained transfers. It supports 10/5/2.5 Gbps modes and falls...
Truvista Fiber Names Michelle Harvey VP of Marketing
Truvista Fiber announced that Michelle Harvey will serve as its new vice president of marketing. The appointment comes as the regional broadband provider accelerates fiber rollout across South Carolina and Georgia. Harvey will steer brand strategy, digital and traditional channels,...
Samsung Confirms Satellite Connectivity for Galaxy S26 and Older Galaxy Devices
Samsung announced that its upcoming Galaxy S26 series – S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra – will support satellite connectivity in major markets such as the United States, Europe and Japan. The feature is also being back‑ported to select older Galaxy flagships and...
Ripple Fiber Details Colorado Expansion, Frederick Ribbon Cutting
Ripple Fiber, a 100% fiber‑optic provider, celebrated the opening of its Frederick, Colorado office with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony attended by local chambers and town officials. The company, which merged with HyperFiber in 2025, currently serves over 7,000 homes and businesses...
Rohde & Schwarz and Viasat to Collaborate on NB-NTN IoT Test Plan for Connectivity Via Satellite
Viasat and Rohde & Schwarz have teamed up to create a comprehensive NB‑NTN IoT test plan using the CMX500 one‑box signaling tester. The plan targets protocol, performance and RF validation to ensure chipsets, modules and devices meet 3GPP Release 17 requirements and interoperate...
UCSB’s James Buckwalter Inducted as Senior Member of the US National Academy of Inventors
University of California Santa Barbara electrical and computer engineering professor James Buckwalter has been inducted as a senior member of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors. The honor recognizes his pioneering work on high‑speed, high‑frequency integrated circuits that power 5G,...
Starlink Will Provide Connectivity to Archer’s Midnight Air Taxis
Archer Aviation announced a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to equip its Midnight electric air taxis with low‑Earth‑orbit satellite internet. The integration will provide high‑speed, low‑latency connectivity for passenger Wi‑Fi and real‑time data links between aircraft, pilots and ground teams. Testing...
Digital Connectivity Readiness: Trai Proposes New Evaluation, Rating Norms for Real Estate Projects
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has unveiled a proposal to overhaul digital connectivity readiness ratings for real‑estate projects. The plan expands the existing five‑star scale to a nine‑star system with half‑star increments and introduces a design‑stage assessment that...
Spectrum Control Introduces PulseShield™ Transportable HEMP Filter Series for Mobile Mission Continuity
Spectrum Control has launched the PulseShield™ Transportable HEMP Filter Series, a compact, lightweight line of high‑altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) filters that meet MIL‑STD‑188‑125‑1A (E1/E2) requirements. The modular, plug‑and‑play units are designed for rapid deployment on mobile shelters, tactical vehicles, and...
Cloud Calling Data Sovereignty Secures Business Operations
BT has launched Sovereign Voice, a cloud‑calling solution that guarantees all voice traffic remains within the United Kingdom’s borders. The service runs on domestic data centres, is managed by local staff, and incorporates Cisco’s secure‑calling platform. It targets heavily regulated...
Du-Backed UAE-IX Becomes Middle East’s First 800 GE-Ready Internet Exchange
The UAE‑IX exchange, operated by DE‑CIX and du’s datamena platform, is now technically ready for 800 gigabit Ethernet and offers 400 GE ports, making it the first Middle Eastern IX with such capacity. The upgrade pushes peak traffic beyond 1 terabit per second,...
India on Global 6G Standard-Setting Table for the First Time: Jyotiraditya Scindia
India’s communications minister announced that the country completed the world’s fastest 5G rollout in just 22 months, achieving 99.9% district coverage and connecting 400 million users. For the first time, India has secured a seat at the global 6G standard‑setting tables...
Early Call for Inputs on the BEREC Work Programme 2027
BEREC has launched an early call for inputs to shape its Work Programme 2027, inviting stakeholders to submit project proposals by 15 April 2026. Submissions must use the provided Excel template and be sent to the designated BEREC email address. The programme...
Huawei WiFi Mesh X3 Pro Adds Wi-Fi 7 and Room Lighting
Huawei has unveiled the WiFi Mesh X3 Pro, a consumer‑grade Wi‑Fi 7 mesh system that doubles as an ambient light fixture. The router delivers up to 2.88 Gbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, with WPA2‑PSK/WPA3‑SAE mixed‑mode security and dual 2.5 GbE ports...
Oculeus 2FN Authenticates Calls in Real Time to Stop CLI Spoofing
Oculeus has launched its Two Factor Network (2FN) solution, giving telcos a real‑time framework to authenticate caller identity and stop CLI spoofing. The system creates a parallel verification path with digital signatures that peer‑to‑peer carriers exchange during call setup. Industry...
Airalo, Cathay to Offer eSIMs with Asia Miles
Airalo and Cathay Pacific have partnered to sell discounted eSIMs to Cathay travelers, granting 100 Asia Miles for each eSIM purchased. The miles can be redeemed for flights, upgrades, hotels, dining and other lifestyle rewards. The collaboration taps into a...
TRAI Outlines 6G, AI and Inclusion Roadmap for Broadcast Sector
At the 22nd Video Broadcast and Broadband Tech Summit, TRAI outlined a five‑year roadmap that couples 6G‑enabled gesture and voice TV with AI‑driven content agents, while stressing rural inclusion. The regulator highlighted the need to expand data‑centre capacity to roughly...
Proximus Unveils ‘Amplify’ and ‘Elevate’ Strategy, Targets Stronger Cash Flow and Dividend Growth by 2030
Proximus unveiled two strategic roadmaps – Amplify for its Belgian domestic operations and Elevate for its global business – to drive network leadership, AI‑enabled efficiency and higher shareholder returns. The Amplify plan focuses on nationwide gigabit fiber, copper decommissioning and...
Wildix Looks to Bring Conversations Under Enterprise Control with eSIM
Wildix has introduced Wildix eSIM, an AI‑powered extension of its Mobility Cloud that routes business mobile calls through the enterprise system of record. The solution embeds a single business identity into the SIM, allowing native dialer use while preserving routing,...
Comcast Now Offers Free Disney+ & Hulu With Some Internet Plans
Comcast is bundling free, ad‑supported Disney+ and Hulu with select Xfinity high‑speed internet plans, also adding Peacock Premium, Xumo Stream Box, and a Wi‑Fi gateway. The offer applies to gigabit, 1.2 Gbps and 2 Gbps tiers and is available to new sign‑ups...
DFC Reauthorization Is Here: The Good, the Bad, and the Next Steps for Connectivity
The U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) received a major re‑authorization embedded in the FY2026 NDAA, boosting its contingent liability limit to $205 billion and expanding geographic eligibility for ICT projects. The bill creates a $5 billion equity revolving fund—though unfunded—and grants new...
FiberLight Deepens West Texas Fiber Reach with New 1,400 Route-Mile Build
FiberLight announced a $350 million investment to build 1,400 route‑miles of fiber in West Texas, bringing its regional network to nearly 4.8 million fiber miles. The expansion adds a third diverse route into Abilene, boosting network resiliency and capacity for AI‑driven workloads....