T-Mobile’s joint venture with EQT to acquire Lumos marks a strategic leap in expanding T-Mobile’s broadband offerings. By transitioning Lumos customers to T-Mobile Fiber, this acquisition positions T-Mobile as a formidable player in fiber services. The $950 million investment aims to enhance network expansion.
Ofcom is accelerating the UK’s full-fibre broadband rollout, aiming for 96% coverage by 2027. With access rising from 25% in 2019 to nearly 70% today, the regulator seeks to maintain momentum. Industry leaders welcome the push for competition and investment, ensuring faster, more reliable internet and positioning the UK as a leader in digital connectivity.
AST SpaceMobile has secured temporary FCC approval to test its direct-to-device satellite broadband service via BlueBird satellites. These tests, using unmodified Verizon and AT&T phones, could enhance nationwide connectivity.
Vodafone Idea is poised to transform India’s telecom landscape with its 5G launch. By targeting 75 key cities, Vodafone aims to reclaim market share from Reliance Jio and Airtel. Offering potential pricing advantages, Vodafone’s 5G rollout promises compelling opportunities for consumers.
Amazon is set to disrupt the UK’s satellite broadband market with Project Kuiper, aiming to rival Starlink’s dominance. By deploying over 3,200 satellites targeting underserved areas, Amazon seeks to revolutionize connectivity.
The Vodafone UK and Gigs partnership is revolutionizing the telecom industry by enabling startups to easily create Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) services. Leveraging Vodafone’s vast network, tech companies can now seamlessly integrate custom phone plans, improving customer engagement and unlocking new revenue streams.
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has clamped down on misleading broadband pricing ads by major telecoms like BT and Virgin Media, emphasizing the need for transparency in voip services. This initiative against “greedflation” compels providers to clearly present potential voip mid-contract price hikes.
Starlink’s temporary FCC approval for direct-to-device services highlights the vital role of VoIP technology during emergencies. By partnering with T-Mobile, Starlink enables emergency alerts via satellite in hurricane-stricken North Carolina, offering free internet for 30 days.
Air Wireless has unveiled wireless DOCSIS technology, revolutionizing the delivery of wireless broadband services. This innovation allows cable TV providers to easily expand their data offerings. The new wireless DOCSIS solution competes with Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), posing a challenge to existing cable TV wireline broadband services and reshaping industry dynamics.
Vodafone has faced a major setback as the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ordered the discontinuation of three ads deemed misleading. These ads claimed Vodafone offers identical broadband to BT at a lower price, which BT disputed. The ASA upheld BT’s complaint, emphasizing that network performance varies due to different hardware and technology.
