Charter plans to acquire Cox for $34.5 billion, forming the largest cable and broadband provider in the United States. The merger aims to enhance innovation, improve customer service, and strengthen competition amid a shifting market. Leadership will combine executives from both companies, with operations based in Stamford, Connecticut.
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.
O2 Telefonica is expanding 5G streetlights across Germany’s major cities starting in 2025. In partnership with 5G Synergiewerk, the project boosts mobile connectivity in urban hubs and tourist spots using smart poles that combine LED lighting with high speed mobile service.
Verizon has unveiled a significant initiative supporting small businesses through its $5 billion Small Business Supplier Accelerator program. This effort simplifies integration into large supply chains by offering resources like customized onboarding, training, and flexible terms.
AllPoints Fibre Networks has unveiled Aquila, a wholesale fibre platform designed to simplify broadband access for UK providers. By unifying major networks and offering a user-friendly API-driven portal, Aquila enables fast, scalable service delivery to around 19 million premises, eliminating complexity and accelerating market entry for Communication Service Providers.
VCC Live has expanded its partnership with DIDWW to enhance the VCC 360 platform. This collaboration boosts global communication capabilities with high quality voice services and virtual phone numbers, empowering businesses to deliver seamless customer engagement across voice, chat, email, and social media channels.
Lightpath is advancing its network expansion in Miami, enhancing connectivity through dark fiber and wavelength services up to 800 Gbps. By late 2025, this expansion will stretch Lightpath’s Miami network to over 80-route miles. Positioned underground, it connects 12 key data centers.
Nokia is revolutionizing enterprise network infrastructure with its Aurelis Optical LAN. This innovative fiber-based solution offers secure, scalable connectivity ideal for modern workspaces. With up to 70% cabling reduction and 40% lower power consumption, it presents a sustainable, cost-effective alternative.
The WBA and partners completed enterprise trials of Wi-Fi 7, showing major gains in speed, reliability, and efficiency. With nearly 2 Gbps downloads and strong performance in crowded settings, Wi-Fi 7 is set to transform business connectivity and support next generation applications like AR, VR, and AI.
Taara has teamed up with Digicomm International to accelerate deployment of its Lightbridge technology, which delivers fiber-grade internet through the air. With speeds up to 20 Gbps over long distances, this solution targets hard-to-wire areas, enhancing digital access for communities and businesses while expanding Taara’s reach.
