Telecom & 5G

FCC sets key dates for upper C-band auction

The FCC said the auction for 160MHz of upper C-band spectrum will begin on April 27, 2027, putting winners on track to light up most of that spectrum before the end of 2030.

Charlotte Hornets taps Boldyn Networks for cellular 5G

Will support 5G corridor connectivity to the Hornets nearby training facility

OneNZ gets physical with retail overhaul

OneNZ literally set its stall out in physical retail, completing a series of store openings and upgrades as it argued the approach remains relevant in the digital world.

Millicom eyeing Entel’s operations in Peru

Entel has reportedly received a non-binding offer from Millicom to acquire all shares in its Peruvian operations, Entel Peru and Americatel Peru.

Feature: Why ISAC needs AI, operators to reach market lift-off

Integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) promises to turn mobile networks into radar-like sensors which detect drones and other objects, with AI turning raw sensing into decisions, but operators still need to find to way to monetise…

Singtel raises full-year outlook despite 55% drop in profit in H1

Singtel Group has increased its full-year operating company earnings before interest and tax (OpCo Ebit) growth guidance to mid to high-single digits for FY2027.

China Mobile’s model for experience-oriented operations

Telecoms operators have spent years expanding network capacity. Yet a stronger network does not always feel like a better one to the person using it.

Central African Republic Calls for Regional Digital Infrastructure Resilience

The Central African Republic (CAR) has called for stronger regional digital infrastructure resilience, including diversified fibre-optic routes, satellite connectivity and increased local internet traffic hosting,…

Cameroon Regulator Flags Network Quality and Frequency Compliance Issues

Cameroon’s Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) has identified shortcomings in the operations of the country’s licensed mobile network operators following a nationwide inspection of their network…

Eurobites: EU bigwigs descend on Dublin for AI summit

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Boldyn lands smart-city gig in Italy; Vodacom does carrier aggregation in South Africa; Bright Edge offers KCOM Layer 2 connectivity.

The Buildout: Kinetic broadens fiber reach in Q3

This week in broadband builds: Kinetic adds thousands to fiber footprint in several states; TDS picks up new grant in Wisconsin; Optimum expands in Louisiana; Ezee Fiber gets muni broadband contract in Washington – and more.

Ghana Joins 194 ITU Member States to Elect New Global Telecom Leaders

Ghana has participated in the election of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General at the ongoing ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26) in…

Ghana Seeks ITU Council and Radio Regulations Board Seats at Doha Conference

Ghana has stepped up its campaign for seats on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council and Radio Regulations Board (RRB), holding bilateral talks with six…

Rakuten Mobile's costs are spiking in post-KDDI race to add sites

Japan's Rakuten is yet again having to build additional sites; this time, the end of its roaming deal with KDDI is to blame.

UE Logo 2.0 targets smarter connectivity

China Mobile is leading the UE Logo 2.0 deployment, with Huawei participating in the technology ecosystem alongside device and chipset partners As telecom operators seek to translate network investment into…

Millicom in talks to buy Peruvian unit from Entel

Chile-based Entel revealed it is in advanced negotiations with Millicom over the sale of its business in Peru, confirming reports in Latin American business press earlier this week.

SilentAir Hijacks Asian Telecom Networks to Intercept SMS 2FA Codes and Spy on Taiwanese Users

A newly identified spying group used hacked equipment inside Asian mobile operators to intercept the calls and texts of selected people, mostly in Taiwan.

Also: SecurityWeek

Nokia expands R&D collaboration with Aalto University

Nokia is expanding its collaboration with Finland’s Aalto University by building on projects focussed on areas like AI, 6G, intelligent and resilient networks and semiconductors.

SpaceX set to splash $74B on pair of US facilities

SpaceX revealed plans to spend more than $74 billion across two supercomputing campuses in the US to boost its AI compute capabilities.

Ofcom fines Meta for inaccurate WhatsApp info

Ofcom has slapped a £450,000 fine on Meta for failing to provide accurate information about its WhatsApp Business service.

Also: Mobile World Live

Smart Zambia Calls for Public-Private Collaboration to Drive Digital Innovation

Smart Zambia National Coordinator Percy Chinyama has highlighted the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in driving innovation and advancing digital government…

Paratus launches in Malawi with Starlink enterprise service

Pan-African telecoms services provider Paratus Group expanded its reach to Malawi on Thursday with the launch of Starlink’s LEO satellite connectivity solutions for enterprises in the country.

SpaceX's bid for Grain's lowband spectrum takes a step forward

The FCC has cleared SpaceX's application for Grain Management's 800MHz lowband spectrum, a key piece for its Starlink Mobile ambitions. Detractors have until December 8 to oppose it.

Huawei Hosted Green & Resilience Elite Club: Accelerating Green & Resilient Networks to Enable CHB Collaborative Development

During Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, Huawei supported by content from GSMA Intelligence, hosted the third "Green & Resilience Elite Club."