Startup Kenyi, founded by a former Qualcomm executive, is developing Arm-based virtual RAN solutions to challenge Intel's dominance in vRAN infrastructure, opening a new chip architecture path for telecom operators.
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AT&T selected Ericsson to supply 600MHz dual-band radios for deploying spectrum acquired in its $23B EchoStar deal, targeting indoor and rural coverage with 8RX uplink technology across the US network.
Read Full ArticleSpaceX's ambitious plan to compete with US carriers using terrestrial small cells, a new D2D satellite fleet, and EchoStar spectrum faces mounting analyst skepticism over feasibility, regulatory hurdles, and capital requirements.
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STL Partners forecasts the private mobile network addressable market will expand from $2.3 billion in 2025 to $22 billion by 2030, a 58% CAGR, driven by enterprise demand for dedicated 5G infrastructure.
Read Full ArticleChina Mobile is considering divesting a small portion of its 7.8% stake in Thai operator True Corporation, valued at approximately $1.1 billion, as part of portfolio management with no material impact expected.
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Satellite trade group Wispa challenged the FCC's draft rulemaking on unlicensed spectrum for direct-to-device use, arguing claims about satellite interference are inaccurate and inconsistent with years of record evidence.
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Vodafone is unlikely to reinstate Samsung as a network equipment supplier in European markets unless the EU mandates removal of Huawei gear, leaving Samsung Networks with limited commercial prospects after exiting several markets.
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Intel joined the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation as a premier member, contributing cloud-native, silicon, and telecommunications expertise to advance interoperable Open RAN software development across vendors.
Read Full ArticleAT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon partnered with Glide.id to launch MagicalAuth, a carrier-native security platform using SIM-embedded cryptographic keys to replace SMS-based authentication and combat AI-driven identity fraud.
Read Full ArticleEchoStar's Hughes Network Systems filed Chapter 11 to address $1.5B in matured debt, laying off 400 employees while pivoting from consumer satellite broadband to enterprise and government markets amid Q2 subscriber losses.
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A US-led 6G alliance backed by 25 countries launched to coordinate next-gen wireless development, but analysts question whether it can deliver tangible supply chain security without a clear path to replace high-risk vendors.
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Ericsson launched a turnaround strategy for its Vonage unit under new management, shifting to a 'quality on demand' model after years of disappointing results in the communications platform services market.
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NATE opened annual enrollment for its STAR safety program through August 31, 2026. The 17-year-old initiative helps wireless contractors demonstrate safety compliance, with many carriers and tower owners preferring STAR-certified firms for site work.
Read Full ArticleSpaceX plans to trial direct-to-cell satellite technology in Malaysia as Ookla data shows rapid D2C growth across Asia-Pacific, with operators in Libya and Mauritania also beginning 5G rollouts alongside satellite integration.
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US wireless carriers met Q2 targets but obscured growth quality by retiring traditional customer metrics at end of 2025, replacing them with four incompatible units that make cross-operator comparison nearly impossible.
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The FCC confirmed that the $2.4 billion trust fund tied to EchoStar's spectrum sales to AT&T and SpaceX is restricted to external partners and contractors who built Dish's 5G network, excluding EchoStar subsidiary loans.
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India launched its first dedicated telecom manufacturing zone targeting $3.7 billion in investments to boost domestic production of cellular equipment and reduce reliance on imported network infrastructure.
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NATE's weekly update covers Dish bankruptcy creditor polling as tower owners fight claim treatment, California BEAD approval, OSHA Safe + Sound Week participation, carrier Avetta fee reimbursements, and AT&T's SpaceMobile satellite partnership.
Read Full ArticleA Semafor report reveals SpaceX is actively seeking spectrum for urban and dense-area coverage, potentially acquiring it through FCC auctions or M&A deals to complement its satellite-based direct-to-device strategy.
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Samsung posted $63 billion in Q2 profit driven by chip sales, but its mobile division posted losses as the company warned memory chip shortages will persist through at least 2028, impacting device production.
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Singtel confirmed discussions with multiple parties to sell a minority stake in Australian carrier Optus, while regulator ACMA filed court action over Optus's major Triple Zero emergency services outage from last year.
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FirstNet and AT&T deployed the first 5G standalone core network dedicated exclusively to public safety and first responders, enabling network slicing, enhanced reliability, and lower-latency communications for emergency services.
Read Full ArticleOmdia reports global smartphone shipments declined 6% in Q2 2026 as persistent memory chip shortages disrupted supply chains, raised component costs, and forced handset vendors to adjust pricing strategies.
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