One NZ has surpassed 2 million messages sent via its Starlink-powered satellite texting service, Satellite TXT. As the first to launch in New Zealand, usage has soared—especially after opening access to prepaid users. With fast delivery and wide coverage, it offers vital connectivity in remote areas.
CityFibre has begun connecting homes in Buckinghamshire under Project Gigabit, showing progress as many smaller providers exit similar deals. The rollout is part of a larger government contract to expand fibre broadband, while other firms struggle to stay afloat in a tough market.
Orange France and Samsung have successfully completed the first vRAN and Open RAN calls in southwestern France, marking a significant leap in telecommunications. By utilizing Samsung’s vRAN technology, Orange is advancing its mobile infrastructure into real-world application.
Google Fiber and Nokia are redefining home internet with network slicing, enabling dynamic prioritization of applications like gaming and video calls. This breakthrough could support emerging needs such as AI and VR while enhancing security through temporary slices for sensitive tasks.
Luxembourg’s advanced digital infrastructure makes it an ideal headquarters for SatCo, the joint venture between Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile. This strategic move aims to deliver direct-to-device satellite broadband across Europe, enhancing digital sovereignty.
Virgin Media O2’s strategic acquisition of 78.8 MHz spectrum from Vodafone for £343 million is a game-changer in the UK telecom landscape. This move enhances connectivity for both consumers and businesses, boosting mobile coverage and service quality.
Quickline Communications is investing £250 million to bring gigabit broadband to 360,000 rural locations in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Backed by Project Gigabit and key partners, the initiative aims to bridge the digital divide, boost local economies, and connect underserved communities with fast reliable internet over the next three years.
T-Mobile will launch its T-Satellite NTN on July 23, expanding satellite-to-cellular service to areas without terrestrial coverage. With 1.8 million beta users already active, the service enables seamless messaging on existing devices. Future features include multimedia messaging and emergency texting, even for non T-Mobile customers.
France has struck a major deal with Eutelsat to boost military satellite communications using OneWeb’s LEO constellation. The agreement supports urgent defense needs ahead of Europe’s IRIS2 system and could raise France’s stake in Eutelsat to 30 percent.
Rakuten Symphony and AT&T have strengthened their collaboration to boost Open RAN technology adoption in the US. By implementing Rakuten’s site management platform, AT&T aims to modernize its network infrastructure, streamlining mobile and fiber operations.
