UScellular is selling $1 billion worth of spectrum to Verizon as part of its shift towards becoming an infrastructure-focused company. This sale accompanies a $4.4 billion acquisition of its wireless operations by T-Mobile.
Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, today announced that it is paving the way for the transformation of emergency communications with its advanced Next Generation 911 (NG911) technology. By integrating a wide range of multimedia options — such as voice calls, real-time text (RTT), internet of things (IoT) data and video — Sinch enhances accessibility and ensures more reliable and comprehensive communication than voice-only 911 services. These NG911 innovations ensure first-responders receive mission-critical, real-time data, improving response times and public safety.
Vodafone launches LTE-M, an LPWAN technology for IoT devices with low data and power needs. Converge ICT partners with Ribbon to triple its fiber network capacity. Nokia partners with BxA to enhance its Network as Code platform for healthcare applications. Hayo launches a global IoT platform for MNOs and enterprises, enhancing efficiency and connectivity with cloud-native technology and AI.
Spanish telecom giant Telefonica and Digi have signed a 16-year mobile network agreement effective January 1, 2025. This deal enhances their collaboration, covering National Roaming and RAN sharing services. By leveraging Telefonica’s superior infrastructure, Digi can transition from an MVNO to a full-fledged MNO, ensuring high-quality VoIP services.
Freshwave, in collaboration with CommScope, has unveiled a revolutionary small cell solution that merges 4G from all four UK mobile network operators into one system. Using CommScope’s ONECELL technology, the Omni Network by Freshwave ensures indoor LTE and 5G connectivity.
Syniverse, a leading global connectivity provider, has unveiled its latest innovation, Evolved Mobility for Messaging. This solution is designed to help mobile network operators (MNOs) ensure dependable SMS message delivery for inbound roamers using various messaging protocol standards.
India’s recent 5G spectrum auction concluded with disappointing results, generating significantly less revenue than anticipated. The auction ended after only seven rounds, raising INR113 billion ($1.35 billion), a stark contrast to the INR960 billion ($11.49 billion) reserve price set by the government.
Spain’s top three mobile operators have struck a deal to share spectrum in the 700 MHz band, aiming to improve rural coverage and secure government funding. This agreement involves Telefonica’s Movistar, the newly formed MasOrange, and Vodafone’s Spanish division.
T-Mobile US and Verizon are reportedly in talks to acquire UScellular, with negotiations underway to divide the telco’s assets between them. According to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal, both major mobile network operators (MNOs) are strategizing separate deals to secure portions of UScellular’s operations.
Vodafone has achieved a significant milestone in the UK’s Shared Rural Network (SRN) initiative, announcing the activation of its 200th site. This accomplishment marks a notable improvement from the 57 sites operational a year ago, underlining the urgency faced by the country’s major mobile network operators (MNOs) to meet rural coverage obligations.
