Orange has partnered with Eutelsat to enhance satellite connectivity for its enterprise and government clients. By integrating low earth orbit technology with its existing network, Orange aims to deliver more resilient and secure services in even the most remote regions.
Rakuten Symphony and MobiFone are revolutionizing Vietnam’s telecommunications by launching 4G and 5G Open RAN networks. This strategic partnership aims to transform MobiFone into a leading digital corporation while enhancing network flexibility and security.
Telstra has launched a satellite text messaging service in partnership with Starlink, allowing users of select Samsung Galaxy S25 plans to send and receive texts via satellite when mobile coverage is unavailable. The service aims to improve connectivity in rural and remote areas across Australia.
Comcast is expanding its internet network across Indiana, bringing high speed access to over 10,000 homes and businesses. In partnership with the state’s broadband grant program, the project supports economic growth, digital learning, and online healthcare. Comcast aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance connectivity statewide.
AT&T’s adoption of prpl Foundation’s Life Cycle Management (LCM) marks a transformative step in broadband innovation. By integrating prplware’s LCM, AT&T enhances broadband efficiency and reduces resource consumption, enabling more applications to run without degrading service quality.
Intelsat is expanding its satellite services in the Solomon Islands and India, improving rural connectivity and supporting broadcast networks. A new agreement with STCL brings better voice and data access to remote island communities, while India’s approval opens the door for expanded satellite coverage and content delivery using four geostationary satellites.
EE is boosting 5G in central London with 80 small cells in Westminster, enhancing coverage through discreet installations on structures like lampposts. In partnership with Ontix, Nokia and Ericsson, this expansion supports EE’s goal of nationwide 5G by 2028 while improving performance in high-demand areas using advanced network analytics and cutting-edge standalone 5G technology.
Rakuten Symphony and Zain Kuwait are revolutionizing the telecom industry by introducing Kuwait’s first cloud-native Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) deployment. This pioneering project aims to enhance 5G Standalone sites, leveraging Rakuten Symphony’s advanced O-RAN and cloud products.
The FCC is exploring opening over 20,000 MHz of underused spectrum for satellite use, potentially benefiting companies like SpaceX. This move comes amid rising criticism of Dish Network for underutilizing its licensed frequencies and signals growing regulatory support for the satellite broadband sector.
In a landmark move, Netomnia and Adtran have launched the first commercial 50G PON service in the UK, revolutionizing the broadband sector. This deployment utilizes Adtran’s SDX 6400 Series to deliver hyper-fast connectivity, seamlessly integrating with existing PON networks. This advancement highlights the power of next-generation PON technology.
