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Telecom & 5G
Operators, 5G and 6G, fiber, satellite, spectrum and network equipment.
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AI architecture remains unsettled as 6G core timeline compresses
Stephen Douglas, head of strategic thought leadership at Keysight Technologies, said during the recent RCR’s 6G Forum that future 6G technology will be standalone from the beginning with its own…
- TechAfrica News ↗
Orange Egypt Partners With Botim to Enable UAE-to-Egypt Remittances
Orange Egypt has announced a partnership with botim, the UAE’s leading fintech platform, enabling users in the UAE to send international money transfers directly to Orange…
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Eliminating E-Rate would cut US GDP by $4.2B – study
As the FCC considers ending the E-Rate program, which subsidizes telecom services for schools and libraries, a recent study shows that losing the program would cost the US economy $4.2 billion annually.
- Mobile World Live ↗
Nokia, SoftBank plot commercial AI-RAN trial
Nokia agreed a deal with SoftBank Corp to conduct an AI-RAN field trial in commercial traffic conditions in 2027, progressing efforts to validate the technology.
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Nexfibre rejects CMA’s position on its Netomnia acquisition
UK broadband consortium Nexfibre has decided not to offer any remedies in response to concerns about its proposed acquisition of fibre company Netomnia.
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Ericsson expands work with Singtel, Telstra
Ericsson unveiled extended partnerships with Singtel and Telstra in two of several announcements made this week based on developing advanced network technologies and automation.
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Telefonica, NOS target military, defensive 5G uses
Telefonica demonstrated the military capabilities of its 5G infrastructure during an unmanned drone and vehicle exercise, one of the first moves it is making in a collaboration with Portuguese telecoms player NOS Comunicacoes.
- Telecoms.com ↗
Telstra and Ericsson call for common approach to autonomous networks
Together Telstra and Ericsson are having a look at how common approaches to network knowledge can improve automation.
- Telecoms.com ↗
Huawei's New FANSpirit and OTNSpirit Upgrade Optical Network Operations
Huawei's Brand New FANSpirit and OTNSpirit Upgrade Intelligent Platforms and Services, Driving a Paradigm Leap in Optical Network Operations.
- Telecoms.com ↗
Huawei Optical Summit 2026: Florence Hosts F5G-A All-Optical Networks Launch
At HUAWEI CONNECT 2026 Florence, Huawei held the Global Optical Summit 2026 Europe, gathering 150+ experts to discuss F5G-A's role in industrial intelligence.
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Ericsson CEO champions his silicon over Nvidia chips in RAN
Per Narvinger, Ericsson's new CEO, describes Ericsson's ASICs as an 'extraordinary asset' when asked about interest in Nvidia's GPUs.
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Digicel Trinidad and Tobago adds satellite to managed services portfolio
Digicel Trinidad and Tobago announced on Friday its business unit has launched satellite connectivity solutions that offer businesses a secure, resilient backup connectivity option to strengthen business continuity and operational…
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Beeline Uzbekistan owner Veon buys rival Perfectum for US$207m
Global digital operator Veon – which owns Beeline Uzbekistan – said on Monday it has struck a deal to buy rival telco Rubicon Wireless, which operates under the “Perfectum” brand, for US$207 million.
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More partnerships aim to boost African’s digital payments ecosystem
Digital payments and remittances are becoming increasingly central to Africa’s economic growth and inspiring a number of significant recent partnerships, including one involving dLocal and Western Union and another involving Mastercard and…
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TP-Link taps Keytronic to bring broadband router assembly to the US
Amid efforts to obtain an FCC exemption on new Wi-Fi 8 routers, TP-Link has signed a letter of intent with Keytronic to assemble those devices in the US starting next year. Keytronic recently exited manufacturing operations in China.
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US broadcaster group outs 'major progress' toward affordable ATSC 3.0 converters
Pearl TV, a group led by major US broadcasters, said it's seeing progress toward affordable ATSC 3.0 converter boxes as the industry preps for the transition to the next-gen, IP-based broadcast signaling standard. #pressrelease
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Straight Talk adds features to 5G unlimited plans
Straight Talk, a Verizon-owned MVNO, said it is adding features across its Silver, Gold and Platinum unlimited plans, including more hotspot data, for no added cost.
- RCR Wireless News ↗
Regulators look to WRC-27 to settle direct-to-device spectrum rules
Spain, U.K. and U.S. regulators map different roads to WRC-27 In sum – what we know: Direct-to-device connectivity has run ahead of the international rulebook. Reusing spectrum allocated solely for terrestrial…
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Authorities in Lithuania foil arson plot against Starlink satellite gateway station
Comes after recent attacks against Starlink infrastructure in Poland and Bulgaria
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Europe's big telcos explore joint satellite spectrum bid to rival Starlink
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone consider joint bid for mobile satellite spectrum next year to build European alternative to Starlink.
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Former Boingo exec Peterson boards AST as CTO
Long time Boingo Wireless executive Derek Peterson revealed on LinkedIn he has joined AST SpaceMobile as CTO, Enterprise & Platforms while also leading the satellite player’s CIO and CSO functions. Peterson
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PLD Space updates on reusable rocket
PLD Space kept the focus on European satellite communication ambitions, revealing progress in developing its reusable launcher a matter of hours after major operators outlined plans involving spectrum access.
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Musk pledges SpaceX shares to every US child
Elon Musk revealed plans to give a SpaceX share to every child in the US next year, making the pledge a day after AI company Anthropic outlined plans to dedicate part of its equity to public benefit initiatives.
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Mediacom hires group VP of strategic insights and analytics
Mediacom Communications has appointed former Comcast exec Conner Clyde as group VP, strategic insights and analytics, a new role that will aid Mediacom's strategy, pricing and investment decisions. #pressrelease