Telstra has launched a satellite text messaging service in partnership with Starlink, allowing users of select Samsung Galaxy S25 plans to send and receive texts via satellite when mobile coverage is unavailable. The service aims to improve connectivity in rural and remote areas across Australia.
Vodafone Idea is accelerating its 5G rollout across India with trials in Delhi and recent launches in key cities. Leveraging advanced energy-efficient infrastructure and AI tools, the company aims to boost network performance while expanding 4G coverage. Strategic partnerships and financial restructuring are central to its revival.
Global smartphone shipments in early 2025 remained nearly flat at 296.9M units. Samsung and Apple led the market, while growth in regions like India and Latin America slowed. The U.S. saw strong gains, but rising trade tensions and tariffs may impact future pricing and production strategies.
Digital Catapult joins a major Horizon Europe-backed 6G initiative to advance smarter, faster, and sustainable networks. Collaborating with global leaders like Samsung and Nokia, the project explores AI integration and Open RAN technologies.
Bharti Airtel’s latest acquisition of 400MHz 26GHz spectrum from Adani Data Networks marks a pivotal move to bolster its 5G services. This acquisition enhances Airtel’s 5G footprint across key Indian regions and addresses high-capacity use cases like Fixed Wireless Access and enterprise solutions.
India’s telecom operators must report all Chinese-made equipment still active in their networks, as part of a security review targeting firms like Huawei and ZTE. The move aims to limit future reliance on untrusted vendors while allowing existing systems to operate under strict oversight amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions with China.
Vodafone Idea has teamed up with Nokia to upgrade its optical transport network, enhancing 4G and preparing for 5G expansion in India. This partnership leverages Nokia’s advanced optical technology for scalability and efficiency. With 5G rollouts underway and strategic financial investments, Vodafone Idea aims to expand coverage and strengthen its market position against competitors.
Verizon has expanded its satellite-based direct-to-cell texting service, enhancing connectivity for select Android users. This upgrade enables text messaging via satellite, benefiting those outside traditional networks.
EE’s 5G Standalone network expansion in the UK aims to cover 50 cities by month’s end, enhancing connectivity for 28 million people. Offering better 5G availability in regions like Milton Keynes and Sunderland, users will experience smoother video calls, streaming, and gaming, provided they have compatible smartphones from major brands.
T-Mobile US is pioneering advancements in 5G Advanced technology with breakthrough field tests utilizing six-component carrier aggregation. These tests leveraged Nokia and Qualcomm technologies, achieving downlink speeds of 6.3 Gbps, showcasing the future potential of 5G networks.
