The FCC has tightened oversight of device certification labs to protect national security, targeting those with suspected foreign ties. The new rules, unanimously approved, aim to prevent influence from adversaries like China and ensure only trusted labs can certify radio transmitting devices for the U.S. market.
Three UK has trialled Open RAN in central Glasgow, improving 4G and 5G performance in the first dense urban deployment of its kind in the UK. The project showed strong results but raised questions about the future of such initiatives without government support.
TPG Telecom has accused Telstra of exaggerating its mobile coverage by nearly one million square kilometres, calling the claims misleading and unfair. The dispute centers on Telstra counting areas where coverage requires extra equipment. TPG is urging regulators to act and may pursue legal action.
Juniper Networks and ServiceNow have launched an AI-driven network and service automation solution, combining Juniper’s Mist platform with ServiceNow’s telecom tools. This unified system streamlines operations for managed service providers, boosts efficiency, and reduces costs.
Verizon has received FCC approval for a $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications, expanding its fiber network to reach more homes nationwide. In exchange, Verizon agreed to eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, reflecting broader industry and political shifts away from such programs.
Mobile operators face a growing financial strain as spectrum costs soar while earnings per gigabyte plummet. The GSMA warns this imbalance threatens mobile network investment, potentially degrading service quality. With nearly 1,000 licenses up for renewal by 2030, the report urges governments to adopt fairer pricing.
Vodafone Group’s decision to partner with 3 Screen Solutions for the 3Ready platform aims to revolutionize the TV user experience worldwide. This collaboration promises to enhance Vodafone TV’s global interface, offering personalized content through content aggregation.
Virgin Media O2’s Recycle for Business initiative has processed 45,000 devices since October 2023, generating nearly £330,000 for participants. The program helps companies recycle unused tech, reduce waste, and support digital inclusion through donations to the Good Things Foundation.
A federal budget amendment extends spectrum auction authority to 2034, aiming to raise revenue by identifying 600 megahertz for auction. While excluding key bands like 3 GHz and 6 GHz, the plan sparks debate over spectrum use, with industry leaders divided on reallocating the CBRS band.
The US Department of Transport’s ‘Brand New Air Traffic Control System Plan’ aims to revolutionize communication infrastructure with state-of-the-art telecoms technology. By deploying advanced fiber, wireless, and satellite solutions, it includes 25,000 new radios and 475 voice switches.
