India's telecom regulator approved a 5% spectrum usage charge on satellite operators, resolving a regulatory standoff that could accelerate LEO and MEO broadband launches in the world's largest mobile market of 1.2B subscribers.
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Nokia launched a preview service embedding AI agents directly into its mobile core platform, enabling operators to automate network operations while flagging potential security and reliability risks of autonomous AI in critical infrastructure.
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NTT Docomo deployed a Nokia open RAN base station in Japan capable of integrating with multi-vendor infrastructure, marking a milestone for O-RAN commercialization in the world's third-largest mobile market with over 117M subscribers.
Read Full ArticleThe wireless and broadcast sectors reflect on 25 years since 9/11, when FirstNet's predecessor networks were critical for first responders. The tragedy directly catalyzed the $12B FirstNet public safety network now operated by AT&T across all 50 states.
Read Full ArticleNATE leads 12-group coalition pushing Senate Commerce to advance FCC nominee Danielle Thumann Severs. FCC sets Sept. 30 vote to narrow environmental permitting rules and open satellite spectrum. NTIA opens comments on spectrum policy.
Read Full ArticleAT&T is phasing out legacy copper to focus on fiber and 5G wireless as its core business, adding direct-to-device satellite integration and converged enterprise services. CEO Stankey outlined the dual-play strategy at a recent investor event.
Read Full ArticleA new report from Connect Europe urged the EU not to ban Huawei while acknowledging that open RAN has gone nowhere in practice, giving the Chinese vendor renewed political cover in the continent's network equipment market.
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Over 7.5 million Kyivstar customers connected to its hybrid terrestrial/non-terrestrial network in Ukraine, integrating Starlink satellite backhaul to maintain service during wartime attacks on cell towers and fiber infrastructure.
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T-Mobile CFO Peter Osvaldik said SpaceX's Starlink is not a competitive threat in wireless and criticized the company's various mobile network plans, joining AT&T's public pushback against satellite direct-to-cell ambitions.
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AT&T CEO John Stankey publicly dismissed SpaceX's small cell satellite mobile plan, saying a network of small cells alone cannot meet the rigorous coverage and capacity requirements of terrestrial mobile service — a direct challenge to Starlink's direct-to-cell ambitions.
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RCR Wireless reviewed Vertex 6.0, a test and measurement platform supporting 6G cellular network preparation, AI-RAN implementation, and integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) — key tools for next-gen wireless infrastructure validation.
Read Full ArticleThe GSMA warned that access to renewable energy is the biggest constraint for Asia-Pacific mobile operators targeting net zero, as network expansion for 5G and IoT drove emissions up over 20% in emerging Asian markets since 2019.
Read Full ArticleTelenor subsidiary KNL sealed its third military high-frequency communication system deal with Denmark, expanding Nordic defense contracts for HF radio systems used by armed forces for long-range tactical communications.
Read Full ArticleEutelsat and French startup Skynopy launched a software-defined ground infrastructure platform claimed as one of the largest for current and future satellite services, supporting in-orbit, orbital data centers and telecoms services across Europe.
Read Full ArticleNATE led a 12-organization coalition in a letter to Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell urging favorable reporting of FCC nominee Danielle Thumann Severs, whose confirmation could shape wireless infrastructure policy.
Read Full ArticleEricsson deployed a private 5G network at a US airport to support operations and lay the groundwork for future digital transformation projects, demonstrating the growing role of carrier-grade equipment in critical infrastructure beyond traditional cellular.
Read Full ArticleThe GSMA called for greater renewable energy access across Asia Pacific, where mobile operator emissions rose over 20% since 2019 due to connectivity demand growth and limited clean energy supply, threatening net zero commitments.
Read Full ArticleThe European Commission awarded contracts to Thales Alenia Space and Aerospacelab for developing the IRIS² satellite constellation, Europe's sovereign secure communications network planned to deliver connectivity across 27 member states by 2030.
Read Full ArticleNokia unveiled a Cognitive Operations edge-compute platform for mining, pivoting from its earlier campus 5G push. The shift follows Nokia's sale of its ECE business and retreat from the private 5G campus market it once championed.
Read Full ArticleAmerican Tower CEO Steven Vondran said AI workloads, 5G densification, and new spectrum bands are accelerating tower infrastructure demand. The current deployment phase is shifting from coverage to capacity, boosting demand for existing tower assets.
Read Full ArticleNATE led a 12-organization coalition of communications, broadband, and public safety groups in a letter to Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell urging advancement of FCC nominee Danielle Thumann Severs.
Read Full ArticleTSI Tower Services, a Chandler, AZ-based Verizon-approved contractor operating across Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Nevada, ceased operations in mid-August, leaving up to 80 employees without final paychecks and lapsed health insurance since May.
Read Full ArticleThe FCC's clearance of AT&T's EchoStar spectrum deal is driving real construction ramp-up for 600 MHz deployment, marking a potential turning point for tower contractors after two lean years of reduced build activity.
Read Full ArticleAT&T integrated Amazon's Project Leo satellite broadband into its fiber and 5G service bundles while maintaining its separate AST SpaceMobile direct-to-cell partnership, signaling a multi-vendor satellite strategy for rural coverage.
Read Full ArticleFCC Chairman Brendan Carr published a blog post on September 8 discussing ongoing regulatory matters and commission priorities affecting the wireless industry.
Read Full ArticleOne arrest made and others sought in a cell tower vandalism case in Hawkins County, Tennessee, highlighting the ongoing threat of physical damage to wireless infrastructure that costs carriers millions in repairs annually.
Read Full ArticleThe GSMA urged global policymakers to unlock 6 GHz spectrum for mobile use, saying the ecosystem is ready to maximize the band for 5G advanced and future 6G deployment, with Wi-Fi 7 and cellular sharing the band.
Read Full ArticleThe GSMA published analysis on non-terrestrial network (NTN) interoperability, arguing that standardized satellite-to-cellular integration is essential for scaling direct-to-device services across operators and satellite constellations.
Read Full ArticleFCC Public Safety Bureau Chief Zenji Nakazawa emphasized that emergency communications readiness must be established before disasters strike, highlighting the role of resilient wireless networks and FirstNet in protecting first responders during power outages.
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