T-Mobile has secured a significant $2.67 billion defense contract, positioning itself as the primary wireless solutions provider for the U.S. Navy over the next decade. This contract, known as Spiral 4, succeeds the earlier Spiral 3 agreement, which expired in May. The new arrangement allows all U.S. Department of Defense agencies to access T-Mobile’s wireless services and equipment until 2034.
Ericsson and Telefónica Germany have announced the extension of their core network partnership. This collaboration, involving Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core and cloud infrastructure solutions, currently supports mobile connectivity for 45 million O2 Telefónica subscribers. It spans multiple network generations including 5G Standalone (SA), 5G non-Standalone (NSA), 4G, and 2G.
Nokia has announced a groundbreaking achievement in telecommunications, making the first cellular call using the 3GPP Immersive Voice and Audio Services (IVAS) codec. This innovation is hailed as the most significant advancement in live voice calling since the era of monophonic telephony.
Granite Telecommunications, a prominent $1.85 billion provider of communications and technology solutions for businesses and government entities, has unveiled its latest innovation: the Granite Multi-Carrier SIM. This advanced mobile technology promises seamless and reliable global connectivity.
Greenerwave, a French deep-tech company specializing in electromagnetic wave control, along with its partners in the 6G Non-Terrestrial Networks (6G-NTN) project, has released a white paper titled “Vision on Non-Terrestrial Networks in 6G Systems (or IMT-2030).” This document outlines the future of connectivity within the 6G ecosystem, highlighting the anticipated development of a new generation of wireless communication technologies expected to begin deployment around 2030.
Telecom operators are increasingly embracing eSIM technology, which is expected to be featured in over half of all smartphones sold globally within the next five years, according to new research from CCS Insight. The analyst firm projects that by 2028, 56% of smartphones will support embedded SIMs, a significant rise from 27% last year.
MS3 Networks, a leading full-fibre network operator, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 200,000 premises with its network build in the Hull and the Humber region of England. Over the past two years, the company has been rapidly expanding its network, with the additional achievement of connecting its 10,000th customer in Hull.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a lifeline for millions of low-income Americans struggling to afford internet access, has officially shut down. Despite bipartisan support, Congress failed to secure additional funding, leaving the future of the program uncertain.
In a transformative development for the telecommunications and enterprise sectors, Italtel, a global ICT company, has forged a strategic alliance with Nearby Computing, a leader in edge-to-cloud automation and orchestration platforms. This partnership is poised to expedite the deployment of 5G solutions, private networks, and edge computing, representing a major leap forward in the industry.
Sparkle, Italy’s leading international service provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Tunisie Telecom, Tunisia’s primary telecom operator, to enhance international IP transit services via a new route from Sicily to Milan. Tunisie Telecom, a frontrunner in Tunisia’s telecommunications sector, serves over 6 million subscribers with a comprehensive array of services, including fixed and mobile telecommunications, data centers, cloud services, IoT, and managed security solutions for both individuals and enterprises.
