CommScope and Emtelle have teamed up to optimize FTTH deployments in North America, integrating CommScope’s Prodigy connectivity and Emtelle’s blowable fiber optic micro-cable. This collaboration promises enhanced network installations with improved cost efficiency and high-quality network performance.
AT&T plans to acquire Lumen’s Mass Markets Fiber Business for $5.75 billion, marking a strategic move in fiber and 5G. This acquisition targets over 4 million new locations, potentially doubling AT&T’s fiber reach by 2030. Expansion plans include Denver, Las Vegas, and Seattle.
Nokia demonstrated its 5G technology in a major Norwegian military exercise involving over 10,000 soldiers from NATO countries. The advanced system improved real-time battlefield communication and coordination, helping forces operate efficiently in challenging Arctic conditions while showcasing the future of tactical military networks.
BT and Openreach have secured a £9.8 million contract to deliver high speed broadband to over 1,700 underserved sites in Southwest Wales. This major infrastructure project aims to bridge the digital divide, boost connectivity in remote areas, and support economic and social development.
Qualcomm and e& UAE have partnered to advance 5G and edge AI in key UAE sectors. The alliance focuses on developing AI-powered devices and gateways to boost real-time data processing and efficiency, supported by Qualcomm’s new Abu Dhabi center.
Nokia and Optus are revolutionizing Australia’s rural connectivity with cutting-edge 5G technology. By incorporating Nokia’s ReefShark System-on-Chip and Levante baseband solutions, Optus aims to offer enhanced coverage and speeds. This strategic partnership highlights sustainable network upgrades, boosting connectivity and reducing energy consumption.
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.
U Mobile plans to exit DNB and build its own 5G network, aiming to cover 80 percent of Malaysia’s populated areas within a year. Partnering with Huawei and ZTE, the company will focus on advanced 5G features and enhanced indoor coverage while continuing to offer 5G services through a wholesale agreement with DNB.
Openreach is delivering full fibre broadband to 38 rural UK communities through Project Gigabit, aiming to connect 290,000 hard to reach properties. The initiative is already boosting business, education and local economies, with potential to add £66 billion to UK GDP and support remote work.
