Telecom & 5G

BT pauses Starlink rollout as Ukraine scandal rumbles on

The fallout from last month's restrictions on Starlink usage by Ukraine's military has spread to the UK.

KT profit falls on slow wireless rebound

With its mobile business still recovering from the fallout of last year’s network security failure, South Korean operator KT saw its profits drop in Q3.

Vodafone has 'much more to do' in Germany, cuts 2,300 jobs

Vodafone reports strong growth on group level in H1 but continues to face headwinds in Germany, its biggest market, where it now plans to cut 2,300 jobs under a new savings push.

Verizon docks multi-site private 5G networks at Thames Freeport

Verizon Business wrapped up installation of multiple private 5G networks across ports, logistics centres and manufacturing facilities at Thames Freeport, which is one of the UK’s largest maritime logistics and manufacturing regions.

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4GHz is the next battleground for spectrum-sharing

Spectrum policy defaults to auctioning national, high-power exclusive licenses. Dean Bubley argues that shared, localized networks could deliver wireless capacity faster, with less disruption and more flexibility.

Upstream speeds accelerate where cable has done the 'splits' – study

Ookla data confirms cable's mid- and high-splits are paying off with respect to network performance as North American operators see solid leaps in upstream speeds in upgraded areas.

Bell monetizes TowerCo stake as it prioritizes higher-value wireless customers

In a conference call with investors, Bell’s chief executive officer Mirko Bibic described the TowerCo transaction as a way to “surface significant value from our passive wireless infrastructure” while providing…

Lifeline providers dispute FCC's fraud claims, want fines withdrawn

AirVoice and TAG Mobility want the FCC to withdraw its 'allegations and grossly disproportionate fines' against the companies, after the FCC accused the providers of Lifeline fraud and proposed over $10 million in fines.

Eurobites: BT holds off on Starlink collab, cites 'Ukraine thing' – report

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: MENA investment being held back, claims GSMA; CityFibre's not scared of Grand Theft Auto 6; Blackpool consults Viavi's digital twin for 5G project.

Vodacom profit growth accelerates as Safaricom consolidation lifts earnings

Vodacom Group increased EBITDA by 40% to ZAR42.7 billion (US$2.6 bn) in the six months to 30 September 2026, with the consolidation of Safaricom helping to boost earnings as the operator reported stronger growth across its African markets.

Vodafone chief satisfied with H1 despite German woes

Vodafone Group CEO Margherita Della Valle provided a positive outlook on its performance in fiscal H1 and early progress in a €2 billion cost-cutting drive, though it continued to face issues in Germany where it booked a €4.9 billion…

Vodafone raises guidance but swings to loss on Germany impairment

Strong revenue growth and aggressive cost-cutting have improved Vodafone's full-year prospects, but Germany remains a concern.

BT reluctant to launch Starlink D2D amid Ukraine noise

BT Group CEO Allison Kirkby told the Financial Times its planned direct-to-device service with Starlink is ready to launch, but it will not pull the trigger until a recent controversy related to the satellite provider’s presence in Ukraine…

From one network for millions to a million networks of one (Reader Forum)

Accenture argues telecom operators must move beyond standardized connectivity towards autonomous networks that personalize performance for individual users and applications.

Meta broadens reach of age detection technology

Meta Platforms expanded the reach of its AI-based age estimation technology on Instagram worldwide to identify teenagers under 18 and put them under Teen Account protections, as it faces an increasing number of lawsuits accusing its…

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Deutsche Telekom CEO to fight Huawei ban amid Nvidia scandal

Timotheus Höttges, Deutsche Telekom's boss, says he'll 'fight' European and German efforts to ban Huawei as concern grows about Nvidia.

Telespazio Brasil partners with Rivada for secure LEO connectivity

Rivada Space Networks said on Monday it has signed a deal with space services firm Telespazio Brasil to leverage Rivada’s planned “Outernet” LEO satellite network for secure, high-performance satellite connectivity across Latin America.

Vodafone Egypt trials Ericsson’s AI-native RAN link solution

Ericsson announced on Monday that Vodafone Egypt has trialled Ericsson’s AI-native scheduler for link adaptation on its 5G network to explore how AI can enhance network performance and customer experience.

Telecom Infrastructure Partners names Lutfu Kitapci as CEO

Police charge two men with copper theft from cell tower in Liberty, North Carolina

The two reportedly attempted to steal 40 feet of cable

NTT and partners plan satellite 'mega-constellation'

NTT and a handful of partner companies have signed an MoU to work on the creation of a satellite mega-constellation to provide communications and navigation services, and to support space-based data centres.

GSMA, ITU chiefs urge action on inclusion barriers

LIVE FROM MWC26 DOHA, QATAR: The heads of the GSMA and ITU outlined the need for partnerships and continued action to address affordability factors in the face of rising smartphone component costs and other issues keeping people offline.

Verizon CTO assesses 7GHz band for 6G after first call in the field

Verizon CTO Yago Tenorio shares initial finding from the carrier's 6G field tests using 7GHz and it's 'not super encouraging' for indoor penetration.

MTN revenue rises 17.2% as Nigeria and Ghana drive growth

MTN Group increased service revenue by 17.2% to ZAR176.2 billion (US$10.7 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, with growth accelerating through the third quarter and earnings rising faster than revenue.