SK Telecom's operating profit jumped 67.3% year-on-year to $397.3 million in Q2 2026, driven by rapid expansion of its AI data center business. The carrier is also embedding its A.X K2 AI model into industrial and defense sectors.
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SoftBank's earnings grew 3% as AI and cloud services offset wireless headwinds. The Japanese telco also announced a $634 million investment in a 7-Eleven partnership to build next-generation lifestyle infrastructure.
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Tower company Cellnex announces major cell tower construction and 5G expansion across Spain, UK, Netherlands, and Italy. AI-driven demand and EU digital sovereignty push fuel next wave of tower builds.
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In a stock exchange disclosure, True Corporation said China Mobile is considering selling a portion of its 7.8% stake in the Thai telecom operator, signaling potential consolidation in Southeast Asia's mobile market.
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The Wireless Broadband Alliance filed comments challenging the FCC's draft NPRM on unlicensed spectrum for direct-to-device satellite use, arguing certain claims lack factual basis and contradict years of record evidence.
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Vodafone has no viable path to restart Samsung's European network equipment operations unless the EU mandates Huawei removal from carrier networks. Without forced displacement of Huawei, Samsung faces no commercial incentive to re-enter.
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Intel joined the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation as a premier member, bringing cloud-native and silicon expertise to the shared Open RAN software ecosystem. The move strengthens the multi-vendor interoperability foundation for disaggregated RAN deployments.
Read Full ArticleWireless Estimator dismantles Environmental Health Trust's claim of a record-breaking cell site removal in Maryland, showing the timeline contradicts EHT's narrative. The site was already scheduled for decommissioning by the carrier.
Read Full ArticleCheap drone warfare has reshaped military strategy, pushing governments to accelerate anti-drone detection. 6G-native ISAC capabilities are being rushed into late 5G-era networks, with Ericsson leading commercial demonstrations of tower-based drone detection.
Read Full ArticleTower giant Cellnex said 5G-enabled devices now account for roughly half of mobile connections in Western Europe. The company expects AI compute demand, 5G adoption, and EU digital sovereignty pushes to fuel the next wave of tower and small cell builds.
Read Full ArticleEchoStar's Hughes Satellite Systems filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with $1.5 billion in matured debt. Parent EchoStar reported Q2 subscriber losses across pay-TV, wireless, and broadband segments.
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A US-led 6G alliance backed by 25 countries lacks a clear path to secure its supply chain. Industry observers say the coalition must demonstrate tangible progress on spectrum policy and equipment diversification to compete with China's 6G push.
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Under new management and a modified 'quality on demand' approach, Ericsson-owned Vonage is pursuing a turnaround strategy after years of disappointing results. The CPaaS unit is restructuring around enterprise messaging and communications APIs.
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NATE opened enrollment for its STAR (Safety, Training, Accountability and Reliability) Initiative with an August 31 deadline. STAR recognition is increasingly required by carriers, tower owners, and OEMs when selecting wireless construction contractors.
Read Full ArticleItaly's Poste Italiane takeover of TIM moves forward as the carrier targets growth in defense, mission-critical services, and AI-enabled operations. TIM CEO Pietro Labriola said the deal accelerates but does not change TIM's strategic direction.
Read Full ArticleMultiple 5G cell tower construction projects advancing in Winter Springs and Tampa Bayshore Beautiful neighborhoods, Florida. State preemption laws block local opposition, carriers proceed with site deployments.
Read Full ArticleSpaceX's Starlink plans a direct-to-cell trial in Malaysia as satellite D2C services expand rapidly across Asia-Pacific. A new Ookla report shows D2C coverage growing in multiple APAC markets, intensifying competition with terrestrial carriers.
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Five major US wireless operators met Q2 targets but are obscuring the true cost of growth behind four incompatible subscriber metrics. The industry retired its standard customer metrics at end of 2025, making cross-carrier comparisons nearly impossible.
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The FCC confirmed that the $2.4 billion trust fund linked to EchoStar's spectrum sales to AT&T and SpaceX is exclusively for external companies and partners involved in Dish's 5G network buildout, not for servicing EchoStar subsidiary loans.
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India launched its first dedicated telecom manufacturing zone targeting $3.7 billion in investments to strengthen domestic production of network equipment, handsets, and wireless infrastructure components, reducing reliance on Chinese supply chains.
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California BEAD proposal approved, directing broadband equity funds to wireless infrastructure and tower construction across the state. Only two states have connected users as BEAD tower construction awards accelerate nationwide.
Read Full ArticleA Semafor report claims SpaceX is hunting for spectrum to serve cities and dense areas, potentially acquiring it at auction or via M&A. The move would complement Starlink's satellite operations with ground-based cellular infrastructure.
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Samsung posted $63 billion in Q2 profit overall, but its mobile unit reported losses as memory shortages persist through at least 2028. The component crunch is raising costs for smartphone vendors and network equipment manufacturers alike.
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Singtel confirmed it is in discussions with multiple parties about selling a minority stake in Australian carrier Optus. Meanwhile, regulator ACMA is suing Optus over last year's Triple Zero emergency services outage that affected millions.
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AT&T and Verizon announced additional job cuts linked to AI automation, falling behind the curve as other tech companies rehire staff amid growing public concern about AI capabilities and workforce displacement.
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FirstNet and AT&T launched what they claim is the first 5G standalone core network dedicated to public safety and first responders, delivering enhanced reliability, lower latency, and network slicing for emergency services across the US.
Read Full ArticleWorldwide smartphone shipments dropped 6% in Q2 2026 as persistently high memory prices disrupted supply chains, increased component costs, and forced vendors to rethink pricing strategies across all market segments.
Read Full ArticleEchoStar and AT&T completed their $23 billion spectrum sale, with a portion deposited into an FCC-mandated trust fund. The close does not prevent a possible bankruptcy filing by EchoStar's Hughes subsidiary, which filed Chapter 11 days later.
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The FCC authorized $6.3 billion in incentive payments to help satellite operators clear the upper C-band (3.98-4.14 GHz) for 5G use. Cable operators remain anxious about the transition timeline and potential service disruptions.
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SK Telecom plans to embed its A.X K2 AI model into South Korea's manufacturing and defense sectors, continuing its push to develop sovereign AI models capable of competing globally while expanding beyond traditional carrier services.
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GSMA published a report arguing that banning Huawei from EU networks would be economically disruptive, risking making enemies of the European Commission, Ericsson, and Nokia. The finding challenges EU policymakers pushing for Huawei exclusion.
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Dell'Oro Group found 5G standalone core revenue is triple what 4G core generated at the same stage of the technology cycle, though escalating hardware costs will stretch the revenue curve and delay peak profitability.
Read Full ArticleGSMA Intelligence published a benchmark study of Saudi Arabia's mobile network quality of service, finding that investment, spectrum allocation, and technology upgrades are the strongest drivers of world-class mobile performance in the Kingdom.
Read Full ArticleBEAD program reaches 55 approved state plans, accelerating wireless infrastructure and cell tower construction awards. Federal permitting streamlining support ramps up to expedite tower construction timelines nationwide.
Read Full ArticleFCC votes to auction 160 MHz of prime mid-band spectrum (3.98-4.14 GHz), creating contiguous 440 MHz super-band. Will drive significant new cell tower construction and small cell deployment projects across all 50 states.
Read Full ArticleTelecommunications Industry Foundation and NATE release training video on proper monopole collar ring mount installation — critical step in building safe and level antenna platforms for cell tower construction crews nationwide.
Read Full ArticleBEAD program enters active construction phase with signed awards reaching 52 states and territories. Wireless infrastructure and cell tower construction projects now underway across multiple states, funded by federal broadband equity allocations.
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