Eutelsat CEO Jean-Francois Fallacher promoted 5G non-terrestrial network technology as central to the EU's sovereign satellite initiative, positioning it to compete with SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper in the growing satellite cellular market.
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Editorial argues that SpaceX's plan to deploy small cells on Starlink customer rooftops cannot deliver the continuous coverage and capacity that mobile users expect, highlighting fundamental limitations of rooftop-based cellular infrastructure.
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Airtel told investors it is pivoting from fixed wireless access to fiber deployments as rising 5G chipset costs erode FWA economics. The carrier will prioritize subscriber quality and ARPU over pure subscriber growth in its broadband segment.
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Severs, senior counsel to Chairman Brendan Carr, spent a year at the Commerce Department working on spectrum policy before returning to the FCC. The nomination could reshape the commission's approach to wireless infrastructure and public safety communications.
Read Full ArticleNATE praised Severs, who earned the group's 2026 Regulatory Champion of the Year Award, for her work advancing spectrum access, streamlining infrastructure deployment, and reducing regulatory burdens on tower contractors.
Read Full ArticleFCC advanced direct-to-device spectrum policy and USF overhaul at its August meeting. DISH's claims deadline for the $2.4B 5G Fund trust fund arrives as the FCC limits eligible recipients. NATE STAR Initiative enrollment remains open through August 31.
Read Full ArticleAT&T will deploy Ericsson dual-band radios with uplink-enhancing technology across its newly acquired 600MHz spectrum from EchoStar, targeting improved rural coverage and uplink capacity in the low-band band critical for 5G reach.
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SpaceX filed with the FCC arguing that Starlink's satellite broadband has rendered billions in annual rural subsidy programs unnecessary. Rural telcos and electric co-ops counter that satellite service cannot replace the reliability and capacity of terrestrial networks.
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The FCC voted to launch a rulemaking exploring how unlicensed wireless devices can communicate directly with satellites, opening a new regulatory pathway for direct-to-device satellite services and potentially reshaping the D2D spectrum landscape.
Read Full ArticleSpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell confirmed on the company's first public earnings call that it plans to build a terrestrial mobile network using EchoStar's acquired spectrum, directly competing with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon — but its model avoids traditional tower infrastructure.
Read Full ArticleGSMA's New Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2026 report projects a 40% increase from today's US$1 trillion contribution, driven by 5G expansion, digital trust frameworks, AI adoption, and improved network resilience across the region.
Read Full ArticleSoftBank reported a 3% earnings increase driven by AI and cloud services growth, and announced a $634 million investment in a 7-Eleven partnership to build next-generation lifestyle infrastructure integrating mobile connectivity and retail services.
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True Corporation disclosed that China Mobile is considering selling a portion of its 7.8% stake in the Thai operator, potentially signaling a strategic shift in China Mobile's overseas portfolio amid regulatory pressure on Chinese telecom investments abroad.
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The Wireless Broadband Alliance asked the FCC to revise its draft notice on unlicensed spectrum for direct-to-device use, arguing that certain technical claims in the proposal are inaccurate and inconsistent with years of industry-recorded evidence.
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Vodafone appears unwilling to bring Samsung Networks back into the UK market unless the EU enforces a mandatory Huawei equipment ban, leaving Samsung's European carrier business in limbo amid geopolitical tensions over telecom supply chains.
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Analysis of a Maryland church rooftop cell site removal shows the Environmental Health Trust's claim of a record-fast takedown does not match the actual timeline. The site was likely removed for lease or structural reasons, not RF concerns raised by anti-tower activists.
Read Full ArticleEchoStar's Hughes Satellite Systems filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with $1.5B in matured debt. Parent EchoStar reported Q2 subscriber losses across its pay-TV, wireless, and broadband segments, signaling deeper financial stress in the satellite industry.
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A new US-led 6G alliance backed by 25 countries has launched, but analysts say it lacks a clear path to securing a trusted supply chain for next-generation wireless equipment, leaving questions about its ability to counter Chinese 6G development.
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Under Ericsson's ownership, Vonage is launching a turnaround strategy centered on 'quality on demand' messaging and VoIP services, attempting to reverse years of financial losses and reposition the brand in the competitive telecom services market.
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NATE's STAR safety program requires annual re-enrollment by August 31, 2026. STAR recognition is a competitive advantage — wireless carriers, tower owners, and construction firms give preference to STAR-certified contractors when selecting vendors for cell site builds and maintenance.
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