Telecom Social Media and Updates

FCC to Unlock Billions for Modern Broadband Infrastructure
SocialMar 5, 2026

FCC to Unlock Billions for Modern Broadband Infrastructure

Unleashing new infrastructure builds. For too long, regulations have actually *required* providers to keep communities on slow, aging, & outdated copper networks—instead of allowing them to invest and build the modern, high-speed ones that consumers want. The FCC will vote this month...

By Brendan Carr
FCC to Allocate Spectrum for Emerging Space Activities
SocialMar 5, 2026

FCC to Allocate Spectrum for Emerging Space Activities

The FCC is outlining plans to provide spectrum for novel space activities, or what it calls "weird space stuff." https://t.co/blttdrzzp3

By Jeff Foust
Autonomous Networks Evolve Into KPI‑Driven Economic Strategy
SocialMar 5, 2026

Autonomous Networks Evolve Into KPI‑Driven Economic Strategy

At #MWC26 one theme stood out at the @Ericsson pavilion: Autonomous networks are no longer just about automation. They are becoming an economic strategy, where intent-driven architectures align network behavior directly with business KPIs. My latest analysis. https://t.co/eC7D8S6bFP #AI @MWCHub @GSMA

By Harold Sinnott
Seeking Simple Explanation of MWC26 Protest
SocialMar 5, 2026

Seeking Simple Explanation of MWC26 Protest

Can anyone explain this protest outside of #MWC26 to me with simplicity and succinctness? I am honestly just curious. https://t.co/CHj6oQ8VoA

By Mike Dano
RF Experts Question Starlink Mobile's Physics‑Defying Claims
SocialMar 5, 2026

RF Experts Question Starlink Mobile's Physics‑Defying Claims

MWC 2026: Can Elon Musk’s Starlink Mobile defy physics? RF experts weigh in #MWC26 🖇️https://t.co/hmQXnCNSio 🖇️ https://t.co/3Dp4fYFcYe

By Monica Alleven
MWC 2026 Launches AI‑Driven 5G‑to‑6G Era
SocialMar 4, 2026

MWC 2026 Launches AI‑Driven 5G‑to‑6G Era

Industry Analyst: MWC 2026 ushers in new AI - 5G - 6G Era to wireless world https://t.co/kuBOGueI89 @jeffkagan #jeffkagan #industryanalyst #ictindustryanalyst #ai #aianalyst #aiindustryanalyst #analyst #analysts #wirelessanalyst #telecomanalyst #wirelessindustryanalyst #telecomindustryanalyst #tech #technology #techanalyst #technologyanalyst #techindustryanalyst #pr #publicrelations #pressrelease #marketing #ceo #cmo #caio...

By Jeff Kagan
Chill MWC Sparks Questions on 6G Funding and LEO Impact
SocialMar 4, 2026

Chill MWC Sparks Questions on 6G Funding and LEO Impact

Back home. Came back a day early. I’ve been to at least 14 MWCs. This one has to be the chillest I’ve attended. Optimism was tempered. My biggest question is where will the CAPEX come from to build out...

By Patrick Moorhead
FCC Proposes Onshoring and Language Rules for Call Centers
SocialMar 4, 2026

FCC Proposes Onshoring and Language Rules for Call Centers

Americans get frustrated when they call a U.S. business and end up speaking with someone at a call center located in a foreign country. Language & communications barriers only make it harder for callers to get the results they want. So the...

By Brendan Carr
D2D Signals Can't Penetrate Buildings, Starlink Confirms
SocialMar 4, 2026

D2D Signals Can't Penetrate Buildings, Starlink Confirms

Good piece on the physics of D2D, with everyone emphasizing it won't penetrate buildings like terrestrial does (which Starlink admits too, with only AST #cluelesscult members still in denial) https://t.co/TsFCNnsuGp

By Tim Farrar
AI Turns Data Tokens Into Motion, Redefining Edge Networks
SocialMar 4, 2026

AI Turns Data Tokens Into Motion, Redefining Edge Networks

At #MWC26, I joined @Nokia’s Media & Analyst Event to discuss how AI is reshaping network architecture. When informational tokens become kinetic tokens — turning models into motion and control — the network becomes critical infrastructure for real-time intelligence at...

By John Saw
Cable Operators Hopeful as Guthrie Backs Reform, Election Looms
SocialMar 4, 2026

Cable Operators Hopeful as Guthrie Backs Reform, Election Looms

Independent cable operators are encouraged that Rep. Brett Guthrie still sees good reason to change the Cable Act of 1992, but the coming midterm elections could shift the priorities of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. #Summit2026 https://t.co/q99ZQl9uU5

By Jeff Baumgartner
Charter Hires Nick Jeffery to Drive Home Internet Expansion
SocialMar 4, 2026

Charter Hires Nick Jeffery to Drive Home Internet Expansion

.@charter just made a massive power play by hiring Nick Jeffery as COO. This isn’t just a personnel change; He’s task is to expand on home internet again. 🧵🚨

By Roger Entner
Space Internet Duopoly Sparks Global Connectivity Abundance
SocialMar 4, 2026

Space Internet Duopoly Sparks Global Connectivity Abundance

We're about to see a duopoly in space internet: Starlink vs Amazon's LEO constellation. We also have competitors in China and elsewhere.  This drives Abundance.

By Peter H. Diamandis
Personal AI Needs a Device Ecosystem, Not Solo Wearables
SocialMar 4, 2026

Personal AI Needs a Device Ecosystem, Not Solo Wearables

New Bit by Bit episode from Mobile World Congress with @AlexKatouzian of @Qualcomm. We dig into the @Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, why personal AI will rely on an ecosystem of devices rather than a single one, the real privacy trade-offs consumers...

By Carolina Milanesi
Sovereign Wealth Funds and Broadcast Licenses: 310(a) Implications?
SocialMar 4, 2026

Sovereign Wealth Funds and Broadcast Licenses: 310(a) Implications?

Looking for the collective wisdom of the platform. Has there ever been a case where a sovereign wealth fund has taken an interest (passive or active) in a bcast license? And did it trigger 310(a)?

By Harold Feld
Starlink Takes Center Stage at DC Summit
SocialMar 4, 2026

Starlink Takes Center Stage at DC Summit

"Today, the star [in DC] is Starlink," says Alpine Group's Rhod Shaw at the ACA Connects Summit. #Summit2026

By Jeff Baumgartner
Industry Analyst Education Era Ends; Telecom Influence Shifting
SocialMar 4, 2026

Industry Analyst Education Era Ends; Telecom Influence Shifting

The golden era of industry analyst education is over. @5GAmericas is winding down, signaling a massive shift in how the telecom industry wields influence and manages power politics. 🚨📉

By Roger Entner
Telcos Must Fuse AI, 6G, Quantum to Win
SocialMar 4, 2026

Telcos Must Fuse AI, 6G, Quantum to Win

Just finished my segment on @theCUBE from #MWC26, 5th year in a row. @furrier and I had a great discussion on what it takes for telcos to win this time, where AI, #6G and #QuantumComputing are going to converge in...

By Sarbjeet Johal
6G: Essential Backbone for the AI Revolution
SocialMar 4, 2026

6G: Essential Backbone for the AI Revolution

If you believe in the AI revolution, #6G is the critical infrastructure that makes it possible. Check out the highlights from my #MWC26 keynote. https://t.co/1KOCOD5wka

By Cristiano Amon
Qualcomm's Amon Offers Mixed 6G Vision, Beyond AIRAN
SocialMar 4, 2026

Qualcomm's Amon Offers Mixed 6G Vision, Beyond AIRAN

I just listened to the recording of @Qualcomm Cristiano R. Amon speaking about #6G at #MWC26. It was a mixed bag. Some interesting observations on #agenticAI and #physicalAI, as well as a vision of network-integrated compute that goes beyond #AIRAN. https://t.co/GLmwNBw25O

By Dean Bubley
Cloud RAN Live in Two Cities, Scaling by Q1
SocialMar 4, 2026

Cloud RAN Live in Two Cities, Scaling by Q1

“We are live with Cloud RAN in two cities and on track to complete system integrations and start scaling by the end of first quarter. “ $t https://t.co/JlrMT5dZS0

By Mike Dano
DISH Pushes for Higher Power Limits in CBRS
SocialMar 4, 2026

DISH Pushes for Higher Power Limits in CBRS

And would really like to get higher power limits and increased value for this spectrum...

By Tim Farrar
Starlink’s Net Adds Steady; Production Bottleneck, Not Slowdown
SocialMar 4, 2026

Starlink’s Net Adds Steady; Production Bottleneck, Not Slowdown

Of course Starlink is definitely not experiencing a slowdown in net adds ahead of the IPO and is instead constrained by temporary terminal production shortfalls...

By Tim Farrar
Autonomy Shifts From Tech Goal to Economic Strategy
SocialMar 3, 2026

Autonomy Shifts From Tech Goal to Economic Strategy

For years, telecom has talked about automation as a technical ambition. Closed loops. AI-driven optimization. Zero-touch operations. The language has been consistent, almost ritualistic. But what became clear at MWC26 was not just that automation was advancing, it was that...

By Harold Sinnott
DT Shows Impressive AI Progress at MWC26, Future Growth Expected
SocialMar 3, 2026

DT Shows Impressive AI Progress at MWC26, Future Growth Expected

This is from DT today. Pretty incredible. Expect this to rise in the future. #AI at #mwc26 https://t.co/ItNU3LPHqT

By Mike Dano
Discussed Network Security with TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti
SocialMar 3, 2026

Discussed Network Security with TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti

Always a pleasure to visit with Hon. Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. Enjoyed the discussion on network and national security issues. https://t.co/30NnC7YCMG

By Brendan Carr
Europe's Tech Regulators Push for Fair, Reciprocal Rules
SocialMar 3, 2026

Europe's Tech Regulators Push for Fair, Reciprocal Rules

Meeting today with the tech and telecom regulators from across Europe. Important to ensure fair and reciprocal regulatory environments. https://t.co/9sNvWBfEfD

By Brendan Carr
T‑Mobile Eyes AI Tokens, GPUs, and Slicing for 6G
SocialMar 3, 2026

T‑Mobile Eyes AI Tokens, GPUs, and Slicing for 6G

T-Mobile network chief Ankur Kapoor here at #mwc26 : -talks kinetic tokens for #AI echoing ⁦@JohnSaw⁩ -there is a place in the network for GPUs on the way to #6G -network slicing is a part of the monetization story https://t.co/qrqlPDrHHm

By Mike Dano
AI Breakthroughs Ignore Essential Network Connectivity
SocialMar 3, 2026

AI Breakthroughs Ignore Essential Network Connectivity

I just watched one of my favourite futurists @azeem speaking at #MWC26, on the topic of AI and “manufactured intelligence”. But I think a big problem is that very little of this AI intelligence uses any sort of access network, fixed...

By Dean Bubley
Starlink’s MWC Push Aims EU 2 GHz Spectrum, yet AST
SocialMar 3, 2026

Starlink’s MWC Push Aims EU 2 GHz Spectrum, yet AST

Wondering if the big @SpaceX #Starlink presence at #MWC26 is basically an attempt to persuade European policymakers to allow it access to 2GHz MSS spectrum - despite all the #sovereignty concerns in Brussels Seems that AST/VF is likely a more...

By Dean Bubley
Qualcomm FastConnect 8800 Triples Wi‑Fi Gigabit Range
SocialMar 3, 2026

Qualcomm FastConnect 8800 Triples Wi‑Fi Gigabit Range

Next topic here at #MWC26 - we rely so much on Wi-Fi every day. @Qualcomm's new FastConnect 8800 can up to TRIPLE the gigabit range of Wi-Fi connections, bringing real speeds to where you really need it. Very excited to...

By Sascha Segan
From Masks to Monetization: 5G’s Enterprise Evolution
SocialMar 3, 2026

From Masks to Monetization: 5G’s Enterprise Evolution

There’s something powerful about looking back at moments that quietly shaped where we are today. Throwback to #MWC22 in Barcelona, when the world was just emerging from lockdowns. Masks were still mandatory, even during interviews, and yet the conversations were anything...

By Harold Sinnott
CEO Previews 6G Future in Ten‑minute Live Talk
SocialMar 3, 2026

CEO Previews 6G Future in Ten‑minute Live Talk

Our CEO @cristianoamon is speaking in TEN MINUTES about what 6G will bring us! Watch him live here: https://t.co/S7gH1EjXJJ

By Sascha Segan
AI Shifts to Edge, Demands Open 5G and Future 6G
SocialMar 3, 2026

AI Shifts to Edge, Demands Open 5G and Future 6G

#AI is leaving the data center for robots, sensors, drones, and #XR. 🥽 It needs open, programmable #5G now and AI-native #6G next. 5G SA brings slicing, automation, and open APIs. 🔗 Read more on Börje Ekholm’s blog: https://t.co/0AP5Zz84dm via...

By Harold Sinnott
AI Now Embedded in Telecom Networks, Driving Revenue
SocialMar 3, 2026

AI Now Embedded in Telecom Networks, Driving Revenue

AI in telecom has crossed the pilot phase. 66% are actively using AI. 90% report revenue lift + cost reduction. Network automation now leads ROI. The real story? AI is moving into the network fabric — edge inference, agentic AI, AI-native RAN ahead of...

By Harold Sinnott
NGMN AI‑6G Report Turns Bearish, Omits GPUs
SocialMar 3, 2026

NGMN AI‑6G Report Turns Bearish, Omits GPUs

My review of @NGMN_Alliance report on AI & 6G Surprisingly bearish / realist And no mention of the word “GPU” https://t.co/cLwuiA0xCN

By Dean Bubley
Designing 6G Networks for the AI Era
SocialMar 3, 2026

Designing 6G Networks for the AI Era

Be sure to tune in to my #MWC26 Keynote "Architecting 6G for the AI Era" today, Tuesday March 3 at 9:30 AM CET. https://t.co/Ods5sCOn8j

By Cristiano Amon
Qualcomm Unveils First Release‑19 Modem, Paving 5G
SocialMar 3, 2026

Qualcomm Unveils First Release‑19 Modem, Paving 5G

The @Qualcomm X105 is the world’s first Release 19-ready modem—advancing 5G Advanced and laying groundwork for 6G with new RF, GNSS, and satellite breakthroughs. Read the announcement. https://t.co/9dddRDdkID https://t.co/TXU4PTxD2H

By Cristiano Amon
FCC Calls for Reciprocity as EU Barriers Threaten U.S. Satellites
SocialMar 2, 2026

FCC Calls for Reciprocity as EU Barriers Threaten U.S. Satellites

For decades, the U.S. has welcomed foreign satellite operators into our market. But restrictions on U.S. operators in other countries have persisted. And now, new barriers are emerging that constrain U.S. businesses operating abroad, including in the draft E.U. Space...

By Brendan Carr
ASTS Delays Satellite Timeline, Offers No Clarity
SocialMar 2, 2026

ASTS Delays Satellite Timeline, Offers No Clarity

What a debacle. They can't even promise to complete the "40 satellites equivalent of microns" until "first half of 2026" compared to "early 2026" previously. With no clarity on when any completed satellites will be ready to ship. Also dropped...

By Tim Farrar
Spectrum's Trouble Signals Warning for Telecom Rivals
SocialMar 2, 2026

Spectrum's Trouble Signals Warning for Telecom Rivals

.@GetSpectrum just admitted it has issues. The architect of the @FrontierCorp turnaround as COO. The other players should read this as a warning flare, not a simple org chart change. 🧵🔥 #Telecom #Broadband

By Roger Entner
Use BEAD Savings to Bridge Rural Mobile Gaps
SocialMar 2, 2026

Use BEAD Savings to Bridge Rural Mobile Gaps

BEAD is delivering real broadband progress. But the digital divide doesn’t end at the front door. With savings on the table, we have a rare chance to close rural mobile gaps and maximize impact — not expand the program. 👇https://t.co/bAYIvu3m5Z

By John Saw
EchoStar 10‑K Reveals Limited Non‑European Satellite Assets
SocialMar 2, 2026

EchoStar 10‑K Reveals Limited Non‑European Satellite Assets

Lots of useful detail in EchoStar 10-K on foreign assets transferred (see pp415-418). Outside Europe there's just SIRION-1 Australian filing plus licenses in Brazil, Chile & Mexico (but Brazil is specific to Lyra, Chile is non-exclusive, Mexico is GEO) https://t.co/mHJqFgkMzd

By Tim Farrar
Charter Wins Mobile, Loses Ground in Home Broadband
SocialMar 2, 2026

Charter Wins Mobile, Loses Ground in Home Broadband

.@charter knows the problem. Charter is winning in mobile but losing in home broadband. The data shows the gap is not closing. 📉🔥

By Roger Entner
Rooftop Talk: OTFS, Spectrum Multiplier, O‑RAN, AI, Rowing
SocialMar 2, 2026

Rooftop Talk: OTFS, Spectrum Multiplier, O‑RAN, AI, Rowing

Thanks to @Cohere_MultiG for my first rooftop bar visit of the year Good to chat about OTFS, “spectrum multiplier”, O-RAN, sensing, AI and, er… rowing https://t.co/ADAEpySXnB

By Dean Bubley
AI‑Driven Earnings Surge Shapes Tech Market This Week
SocialMar 2, 2026

AI‑Driven Earnings Surge Shapes Tech Market This Week

The Week Ahead in Technology for March 2, 2026: MWC Barcelona opens with @Qualcomm @Nokia @CiscoSystems @HPE showcasing 5G/6G and AI networking. $AVGO reports with $73B AI backlog in focus. $MRVL and $CRWD also report. @Apple should launch sub-$600...

By Patrick Moorhead
Qualcomm Launches AI‑powered X105 5G Modem for 6G Future
SocialMar 2, 2026

Qualcomm Launches AI‑powered X105 5G Modem for 6G Future

MWC: @Qualcomm unveils X105 5G Modem with AI – all in prep for #6G @MWC2026 🖇️https://t.co/yIejQNww2a🖇️ https://t.co/OWw6kIOneS

By Monica Alleven
Dish Sued by Major Tower Owners over Unpaid Rentals
SocialMar 2, 2026

Dish Sued by Major Tower Owners over Unpaid Rentals

SBA has joined American Tower and Crown Castle in filing suits against Dish Wireless over tower rental payments. EchoStar's 10-K shows that Dish faces similar suits from Comcast Business, Harmoni Towers, Diamond Towers & Zayo https://t.co/XNYmKyy2yp

By Jeff Baumgartner
Starlink's German Pivot: Why Lufthansa and DT Switched Fast
SocialMar 2, 2026

Starlink's German Pivot: Why Lufthansa and DT Switched Fast

My new blog post on Starlink's German alignment: why have both Lufthansa and DT changed their minds in short order? https://t.co/KFmPPokCry

By Tim Farrar