SoftBank's earnings grew 3% driven by AI and cloud, with the Japanese telco announcing $634M investment in 7-Eleven partnership for next-gen lifestyle infrastructure. Shows carriers monetizing beyond connectivity.
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China Mobile considers selling a portion of its 7.8% stake in Thailand's True Corporation per stock exchange disclosure. Potential sale could reshape Southeast Asian telecom ownership landscape.
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Satellite industry group Wispa challenged FCC draft rules on unlicensed spectrum for direct-to-device use, calling certain claims inaccurate and inconsistent with years of record evidence. Could reshape D2D spectrum policy.
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Vodafone will not restart its dormant Samsung Networks unit unless the EU forces operators to ditch Huawei equipment. Highlights the complex economics of vendor diversification in European 5G deployments.
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Intel joins OCUDU as premier member, bringing cloud-native, silicon and telecom expertise to the shared Open RAN software ecosystem. Signals growing enterprise interest in disaggregated RAN architectures.
Read Full ArticleWireless Estimator debunks Environmental Health Trust's claim that its 'investigation' caused a Maryland rooftop cell site removal in record time. Timeline analysis shows the site was already scheduled for decommissioning before EHT's involvement.
Read Full ArticleRCR Wireless announces Intelligent RAN Forum 2026, covering the paradigm shift from hardware-centric RAN architectures to AI-driven intelligent networks as mobile networks evolve toward 5G-Advanced and 6G.
Read Full ArticleRCR Wireless NTN Integration Forum 2026 addresses critical questions around satellite-terrestrial integration including business models, spectrum, device readiness, network architecture, and interoperability as NTN moves from proof of concept to commercial reality.
Read Full ArticleEricsson selected as principal technology partner for South Korea's Hyper-AI Network Infrastructure Demonstration Project, contributing standalone 5G and intelligent network automation. Second phase tests AI-RAN at KG Mobility's Pyeongtaek facility, laying groundwork for 6G.
Read Full ArticleCheap drone warfare has driven governments to rush 6G-native integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) into late 5G networks. Ericsson explains how existing cell towers can detect and track drones using software-only upgrades on deployed equipment.
Read Full ArticleIndia submitted proposal to parliament extending tax exemptions for technology manufacturers through 2041, covering mobile phones, tablets, laptops, servers and wearables. Apple stands to benefit with iPhone production expected to reach 65 million units.
Read Full ArticleCellnex says 5G-enabled devices account for roughly half of mobile connections in Western Europe, with AI infrastructure and digital sovereignty emerging as key growth drivers for tower companies across the continent.
Read Full ArticleAmazon Leo filed with FCC to deploy 5,105 LEO satellites for direct-to-device service using L-band and S-band spectrum, with 11,045 total orbital positions defined. Launch planned from 2028, positioning as major Starlink competitor.
Read Full ArticleEchoStar's Hughes Satellite Systems filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as parent company reported Q2 subscriber losses across pay-TV, wireless and broadband segments. EchoStar also closed its $23B spectrum sale to AT&T with $2.4B deposited to FCC-mandated trust.
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US-led 6G alliance backed by 25 countries launched but lacks a clear path to secure supply chain. Industry watchers say the coalition needs concrete action plans to counter China's 6G ambitions.
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Under new management, Ericsson's Vonage unit is pursuing a turnaround with a modified 'quality on demand' approach after years of financial disappointment. Part of Ericsson's broader strategy to rebuild its communications services portfolio.
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NATE opened enrollment for its STAR (Safety, Training, Accountability and Reliability) Initiative with August 31 deadline. The 17-year program recognizes contractor safety excellence and is increasingly required by carriers, tower owners, and OEMs when selecting vendors.
Read Full ArticleItaly's TIM sees the Poste Italiane takeover accelerating expansion into defense, mission-critical services, AI-enabled products, and data centers. TIM CEO Pietro Labriola highlighted ongoing issues with fiber and tower partners Inwit.
Read Full ArticleSpaceX's Starlink plans to trial direct-to-cell technology in Malaysia as Ookla report reveals rapid D2C satellite service growth across Asia-Pacific. Part of expanding global satellite cellular competition.
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Analysis of five US wireless operators shows they are hiding growth composition behind four incompatible metrics after retiring customer metrics at end of 2025. Industry transparency on subscriber quality is declining.
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FCC confirmed the $2.4B trust fund from EchoStar's spectrum sales to AT&T and SpaceX is exclusive to external companies and partners involved in Dish's 5G network buildout, not for servicing EchoStar subsidiary loans.
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India inaugurated its first telecom manufacturing zone aimed at attracting $3.7 billion in investments to strengthen domestic equipment production. Part of broader push to diversify supply chains away from China.
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NATE Government Relations update covers: judge clearing Dish to poll creditors as tower owners fight claim treatment, California BEAD proposal approved, AT&T reaffirming AST SpaceMobile partnership framing satellite as complement to towers.
Read Full ArticleVerizon, AT&T, and SK Telecom are investing heavily in AI infrastructure, but Omdia warns headline revenue numbers are ceilings and actual revenue will trail capacity growth for years. Telcos face long payback periods on fiber and compute investments.
Read Full ArticleNTT Docomo selected Ericsson's RAN Compute baseband platform spanning 4G through advanced 5G, doubling capacity while cutting energy use by more than half. Adds to Ericsson's 2026 Japan contracts with SoftBank and KDDI.
Read Full ArticleAT&T launched a physically separate 5G standalone core for FirstNet, the first nationwide SA 5G core built specifically for first responders. Features dedicated security operations center, FirstNet SIM-only access, and geographically distributed core sites for redundancy.
Read Full ArticleSemafor report claims SpaceX is hunting for spectrum to serve cities and dense areas, potentially obtaining it at auction or via M&A. Signals Musk's ambitions extend beyond satellite into terrestrial wireless infrastructure.
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Samsung posted $63 billion overall profit in Q2 but its mobile unit reported losses. Company warns memory chip shortage will last until at least 2028, impacting smartphone and network equipment supply chains.
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Singtel confirmed discussions with several parties to sell a minority stake in Optus, while Australia's telecom regulator ACMA is suing Optus over last year's Triple Zero emergency services outage.
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AT&T and Verizon linked additional job cuts to AI automation while other tech companies rehire staff amid growing public concern about AI capabilities. Telecom remains behind the curve on AI workforce strategy.
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Iranian hackers breached dozens of Minnesota municipal water systems, temporarily knocking offline at least one city's well and treatment plant. Mobile networks face similar critical infrastructure vulnerabilities as they increasingly rely on IoT and automated control systems.
Read Full ArticleOmdia reports global smartphone shipments dropped 6% in Q2 2026 as persistently high memory chip prices disrupted supply, increased component costs, and forced vendors to rethink pricing strategies across the industry.
Read Full ArticleEchoStar and AT&T completed the $23B spectrum sale with a portion deposited to an FCC-mandated trust. Uncertainty remains whether the close will prevent a possible Hughes unit bankruptcy filing.
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FCC rules for upper C-band auction authorized $6.3 billion in incentive payments to help satellite operators clear the band for 5G use. Cable operators remain anxious about the transition timeline and interference risks.
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SK Telecom plans to embed its A.X K2 AI model in key South Korean industrial sectors, continuing development of sovereign AI models capable of competing globally. Part of broader telco AI strategy in defense and manufacturing.
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GSMA report argues that banning Huawei in the EU would be economically disruptive, risking enemies with the European Commission, Ericsson, and Nokia. Highlights the cost-versus-security dilemma in European 5G procurement.
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Dell'Oro reports 5G standalone core revenue is three times higher than 4G core was at the same stage of the technology cycle, though escalating hardware costs will stretch the revenue curve longer.
Read Full ArticleGSMA Intelligence published new research benchmarking Saudi Arabia's mobile network quality of service against international peers, finding investment, spectrum allocation, and technology upgrades are the strongest drivers of world-class performance.
Read Full ArticleGSMA Intelligence research found 45% of mobile contract customers want tariffs guaranteeing enhanced network performance. Study of 5G, eSIM and digital services during the 2026 World Cup provides roadmap for Spain's 2030 hosting plans.
Read Full ArticleFCC granted conditional approval to several new Starlink devices, temporarily exempting them from the ban on foreign-made routers. Adds to growing list of satellite equipment receiving regulatory flexibility.
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AT&T completed acquisition of 50MHz of lowband and midband spectrum from EchoStar, significantly expanding its 5G capacity portfolio. The deal includes FCC-mandated trust fund provisions for Dish's 5G buildout.
Read Full ArticleDell'Oro forecasts microwave transmission revenue associated with 5G will grow through 2028 at an average annual rate of 12%, driven by backhaul and midhaul demands from expanding 5G standalone deployments.
Read Full ArticleGSMA published RCS Universal Profile 4.1 specifications with refined end-to-end encryption interoperability. Rich Communication Services continues maturing as a richer, more consistent messaging experience across networks and devices.
Read Full ArticleAT&T launched OTel 2.0, a post-trained version of Gemma 4 31B-IT built using 400 billion telecom-specific tokens selected from over 1 trillion processed tokens. Tops the Open-telco.ai leaderboard for telco-grade AI performance.
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