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Globe Telecom to build 150 mobile towers with ISOC and Edotco

By Vilija Simkiene June 19, 2019

The Philippines operator Globe Telecom has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ISOC Infrastructure Inc. and Malaysia-based tower company Edotco Group Sdn. Bhd., to support the common tower initiative of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). By entering this three-party agreement on the set-up of 150 mobile towers across the Philippines, Globe becomes the first telecommunications company to support the DICT initiative. According to Globe, unlike in most other countries, the information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure spending in the Philippines has been left solely to the private sector, leading to huge gaps in cell site and wired broadband coverage across the country. For example, Vietnam has 90000 cellular towers compared to 17850 cellular stations in the Philippines. Furthermore, according to the latest data reports from TowerXchange, there are 34300 cellular towers in Pakistan, and 30000 sites in Bangladesh. In a statement, Globe Telecom president and CEO…

AI

Nvidia Eyes AI Edge Role Beyond Fiber Silicon

By Gintare Jakonia October 30, 2026

Nvidia’s AI-RAN strategy is reshaping telecom, but fixed fiber and VoIP networks may avoid a GPU disruption. While custom silicon still powers broadband access, AI tools could transform traffic prediction, security, automation, and edge computing—helping operators build smarter, more efficient connectivity platforms for future voice and business data services worldwide

IT

FCC Clears Amazon Globalstar Deal for Satellite D2D

By Gintare Jakonia October 28, 2026

FCC approval of Amazon Leo’s Globalstar acquisition accelerates satellite direct-to-device connectivity, reshaping VoIP, mobile coverage, and emergency communications. With LEO satellites, spectrum assets, and Amazon’s cloud ecosystem, businesses could gain stronger voice, text, and data options for remote teams, rural users, fleets, and resilient communications beyond traditional networks through VoIP

AI

China Telcos Slide as AI Cloud Growth Falls Short

By Gintare Jakonia October 26, 2026

China’s telecom giants face mounting pressure as China Mobile and China Telecom report falling Q3 profits amid weak spending and new taxes. Despite growth in cloud, AI, and 5G, core mobile, broadband, and VoIP telecom revenues remain strained, highlighting challenges for operators pursuing digital transformation in a slowing market economy.

IT

Europe Faces Starlink as Satellite Spectrum Race Heats Up

By Gintare Jakonia October 23, 2026

Europe’s satellite connectivity battle is heating up as SpaceX and Starlink target mobile spectrum for direct-to-device services reshaping VoIP, cloud communications, and telecom competition. European operators are racing to build alternatives, while AI networks, 5G sensing, and tower sharing redefine connectivity strategy for businesses, providers, and policymakers across Europe today.

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Orange Delays D2D Satellite Test Until Coverage Improves

By Gintare Jakonia October 23, 2026

Orange is postponing its European satellite direct-to-device trial to secure stronger coverage and call reliability. For VoIP providers, the move signals how D2D, AST SpaceMobile, Vodafone partnerships, 2GHz MSS spectrum, and satellite messaging could reshape rural connectivity, emergency communications, and mobile voice services in hard-to-reach markets across Europe and beyond.

Infrastructure

Nvidia and Nokia Urge Telcos to Embrace AI Networks

By Gintare Jakonia October 23, 2026

Nvidia and Nokia are pushing telcos to transform networks into distributed AI infrastructure, bringing edge computing closer to users. For VoIP providers, AI-RAN, fiber, and 5G upgrades could cut latency, improve call quality, and unlock smarter enterprise communications, while operators balance future AI revenue with today’s connectivity demands and growth

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SpaceX Starship Catch Could Accelerate Starlink Capacity

By Gintare Jakonia October 22, 2026

SpaceX’s next Starship tower catch could redefine satellite broadband economics, accelerating Starlink capacity, direct-to-device mobile service, and enterprise connectivity. For VoIP providers, cheaper reusable launches may improve low-latency satellite internet, global voice coverage, and resilient communications, while spectrum, MVNO partnerships, and subscriber growth remain critical challenges for future network expansion.

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European Telcos Unite on Direct-to-Device Satellite Strategy

By Gintare Jakonia October 21, 2026

Europe’s top operators, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone, are exploring a joint Mobile Satellite Services bid to expand coverage and strengthen VoIP connectivity across remote regions. Direct-to-Device satellite technology could enable standard smartphones, improve emergency communications, support digital sovereignty and reshape Europe’s telecom and VoIP network strategy for operators

Market Trends

Starlink Eyes Mobile Operator Role Amid Telecom Shifts

By Gintare Jakonia October 20, 2026

Starlink’s satellite broadband ambitions could reshape mobile and VoIP connectivity as SpaceX adds spectrum and direct-to-device satellites. While Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T retail networks remain strong, Starlink may find its biggest opportunity in rural VoIP coverage, carrier partnerships and resilient mobile service beyond traditional cell towers and nationwide wireless gaps.