SK Telecom's operating profit grew 67.3% year-on-year in Q2 2026 to $397.31 million, driven by its expanding AI data center portfolio. The Korean carrier's AIDC segment now accounts for a growing share of total revenue.
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SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell said Starlink Mobile is positioned to compete directly with the Big Three US carriers, citing their roughly $600 billion in combined annual revenue as a measure of the market opportunity.
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Deutsche Telekom used two UAVs with satellite backhaul to provide uninterrupted 5G coverage across 20 sq km during a Czech trail run. Drones flew at 2-3 km altitude delivering up to 100 Mbit/s to 1,900 runners, opening disaster response use cases.
Read Full ArticleSpaceX outlined plans for a terrestrial small-cell network paired with its direct-to-device satellite service, aiming to compete with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Analysts remain skeptical about execution given regulatory and infrastructure hurdles.
Read Full ArticleSTL Partners forecasts global private mobile network revenue growing from $2.3 billion in 2025 to $22 billion by 2030, a 58% CAGR. Manufacturing leads spending at 59% CAGR while logistics surges at 86% driven by automation.
Read Full ArticleSoftBank CFO Osamu Akiyama said AI-related businesses are becoming an increasingly important contributor to the enterprise segment, with cloud infrastructure investments now transitioning from build-out to revenue generation.
Read Full ArticleAustralian carrier Optus completed upper 6GHz spectrum tests with Nokia, results that could inform Australia's eventual 6G spectrum planning. The tests validate higher-frequency bands for future mobile network deployments.
Read Full ArticleAI and cloud services propelled SoftBank's earnings to grow 3%, while the Japanese telco announced a $634 million investment in a 7-Eleven partnership to build next-generation lifestyle infrastructure combining retail and connectivity.
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True Corporation disclosed that China Mobile is considering selling a small portion of its 7.8% stake in the Thai operator, though it denied reports of a full divestiture. The move signals potential restructuring in APAC telecom holdings.
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The Wireless Broadband Alliance asked the FCC to revise a draft NPRM on unlicensed spectrum for D2D use, saying certain claims in the draft are inaccurate and inconsistent with years of record evidence on satellite interference.
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After exiting several European markets, Vodafone appears to have little leverage to offer Samsung Networks unless the EU can force the operator to remove Huawei equipment, complicating any vendor diversification strategy.
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Intel joined the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation as a premier member, bringing its cloud-native, silicon, and telecommunications expertise to the shared Open RAN software ecosystem for 5G and future 6G network development.
Read Full ArticleWireless Estimator analyzed the timeline of a Maryland rooftop cell site removal, finding the Environmental Health Trust's claim of a rapid takedown doesn't match the actual sequence of events, raising questions about anti-tower advocacy claims.
Read Full ArticleEricsson was selected as a principal global technology player for South Korea's Hyper-AI Network Infrastructure Demonstration Project, positioning the vendor as a major influence on the nation's physical AI and 6G development roadmap.
Read Full ArticleCheap drone warfare has pushed governments to accelerate ISAC (integrated sensing and communications) from 6G into late 5G. Ericsson explains how existing 5G towers can detect drones, with applications ranging from battlefield defense to pizza delivery tracking.
Read Full ArticleCellnex CEO said Europe remains mid-cycle in 5G adoption with 5G devices at roughly half of Western European connections. The tower company points to AI compute demand, 5G densification, and EU digital sovereignty as key growth drivers.
Read Full ArticleAT&T, T-Mobile US, and Verizon partnered with Glide.id to deploy a carrier-native security platform that replaces one-time SMS passwords with SIM-based authentication, addressing a long-standing vulnerability in mobile authentication.
Read Full ArticleHughes filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection seeking relief from $1.5 billion in debt that matured August 1. Parent EchoStar reported Q2 subscriber losses across pay-TV, wireless, and broadband segments, compounding financial pressure.
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A new US-led 6G alliance has been endorsed by 25 countries under the NTIA's 'Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security' initiative, but lacks a clear path to securing supply chain independence from Chinese vendors.
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Under new management, Ericsson's Vonage division is pursuing a turnaround strategy with a modified 'quality on demand' approach after years of financial disappointment. The overhaul signals Ericsson's continued commitment to the communications platform business.
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NATE opened enrollment for its STAR (Safety, Training, Accountability and Reliability) Initiative with an August 31 deadline. STAR recognition is a competitive advantage for contractors, with carriers and tower companies giving preference to certified firms.
Read Full ArticleSpaceX's Starlink plans to trial direct-to-cell technology in Malaysia, as an Ookla report reveals rapid growth of D2C satellite services across Asia-Pacific. The trial would expand Starlink's D2C footprint beyond North America and Australia.
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US wireless operators met Q2 targets but are hiding growth composition behind four incompatible metrics after retiring traditional customer counts at end of 2025. The shift makes cross-carrier comparison increasingly difficult for analysts.
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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 exclusive to external companies and partners involved in Dish's 5G network build, not for servicing EchoStar subsidiary loans.
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India has launched its first dedicated telecom manufacturing zone aimed at attracting $3.7 billion in investments to strengthen domestic production of telecom equipment, reducing dependence on imports and building local supply chain capacity.
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A Semafor report claims SpaceX is hunting for spectrum to serve cities and dense areas for its terrestrial wireless ambitions, potentially obtaining it through FCC auctions or M&A deals to complement its satellite D2D service.
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Samsung posted $63 billion in Q2 profit driven by memory chip demand, but its mobile communications unit reported losses. The company warned the memory shortage will last until at least 2028, impacting device supply chains.
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Singtel confirmed it is discussing the sale of a minority stake in Australian carrier Optus with several parties, while the Australian regulator ACMA sued Optus over last year's Triple Zero emergency call outage.
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FirstNet and AT&T launched what they claim is the first 5G standalone core network dedicated exclusively to public safety and first responders, enabling advanced emergency communications capabilities including network slicing and enhanced reliability.
Read Full ArticleEchoStar and AT&T wrapped a $23 billion spectrum sale with a portion deposited to an FCC-mandated trust fund. It remains unclear whether the deal close will prevent the Hughes unit from filing for bankruptcy protection.
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The FCC's rules for the upper C-band auction authorized $6.3 billion in incentive payments to help satellite operators clear the 3.7-4.2 GHz band for 5G use. Cable operators remain anxious about the transition timeline and potential interference.
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Dell'Oro Group reports that 5G standalone core network revenue is triple what 4G core generated at the same point in its technology lifecycle, though escalating hardware costs will stretch the overall revenue curve for operators.
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