Vodafone and Three are exploring a Pay-TV service bundled with broadband, phone, and mobile plans. This comes after their £15 billion merger, aiming to capture a broader audience. Competing against Virgin Media O2 and BT, they’re leveraging existing expertise from Germany and the Netherlands to navigate shifting preferences towards streaming.
The Philippines’ NTC has denied NOW Telecom’s appeal to extend its mobile license after the company failed to meet rollout targets—deploying just 6 of 2,306 promised base stations. Regulatory non-compliance and unpaid spectrum fees totaling PHP 3.57 billion further sealed its fate.
Rogers Communications has secured a CAD $7 billion equity investment from a Blackstone-led group, gaining capital to reduce debt and strengthen its balance sheet. The deal grants Blackstone a 49.9% stake in a Rogers subsidiary managing wireless infrastructure, while Rogers retains control—marking a strategic move post-Shaw acquisition.
Equinix has named Harmeen Mehta as Chief Digital and Innovation Officer, aiming to elevate digital transformation and innovation. With nearly three decades of experience, Mehta will align tech with strategy to drive growth and customer value. Previously at BT Group, she led AI-driven improvements and brings a strong leadership background.
Telenor has secured a 10-year deal to supply advanced, satellite-free communication tech to Swedish and Finnish militaries via its subsidiary KNL. The agreement, part of deeper Nordic defense ties, positions Telenor at the forefront of secure, resilient military communications amid rising global security challenges.
Celona’s recent certification by AT&T for its neutral-host system enhances indoor CBRS coverage, paving the way for better cellular connectivity where it’s often lacking. This system is more cost-effective than traditional Distributed Antenna Systems, providing multi-operator support and improving coverage.
FirstNet now exceeds 7 million subscribers, covering nearly 3 million square miles. AT&T continues expanding the network, adding 20,000 square miles and enhancing coverage with AST SpaceMobile’s Non-Terrestrial Networks. Indoor connectivity also improves with HPUE and signal boosters. As FirstNet grows, public safety groups push for its reauthorization.
Samsung and KT are pioneering 6G innovations by advancing multi-antenna technologies to enhance signal quality and coverage. Incorporating AI into telecom systems, they aim to improve network stability and performance. The collaboration focuses on X-MIMO systems to deliver faster, reliable connectivity.
Ericsson and SoftBank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to propel next-gen telecom technologies, including AI, Cloud RAN, and 6G. The partnership, called “NextWave Tech,” aims to enhance network efficiency and connectivity. Emphasizing innovative spectrum use and AI-driven automation, this collaboration positions Japan as a leader in telecom advancement.
Ericsson and SoftBank have teamed up to push VoIP technology boundaries, focusing on AI and 6G advancements. Their NextWave Tech initiative explores revolutionary network architectures, enhancing VoIP quality via Cloud RAN and AI optimization. This partnership aims for groundbreaking connectivity solutions, redefining the landscape of future VoIP communications.
