Virgin Media O2 is expanding its small cell network to Bristol in partnership with Ontix. The initiative, part of a £700 million plan, boosts 4G and 5G capacity in crowded urban areas. Recent spectrum acquisitions from Vodafone will strengthen coverage and support key partnerships.
T Mobile has launched nationwide L4S on its 5G Advanced network, cutting latency and packet loss for cloud gaming, XR, video calls, and remote driving. Built on its standalone core with network slicing, it adapts to real time conditions.
Vodafone Idea has expanded its 5G network to Jaipur, enhancing connectivity in the Pink City as part of its strategic roll-out across 17 telecom circles in India. This 5G deployment follows upgrades to its 4G network, enabling faster speeds and more reliable connectivity.
T-Mobile US has partnered with Comcast and Charter to deliver 5G services for businesses by 2026. The deal allows the cable companies to expand into enterprise mobility without major infrastructure costs, challenging Verizon and AT&T while strengthening T-Mobile’s position in the mid market.
Rogers Communications has launched Canada’s first satellite-to-mobile service, bringing connectivity to remote regions. Using low Earth orbit satellites and national wireless spectrum, the service enables texting and emergency access where traditional networks fail.
Vietnamese telecom operators are driving the rapid expansion of 5G infrastructure nationwide. Viettel, VNPT, and MobiFone have installed nearly 11,000 5G base stations, covering 26% of the population.
The DOJ has approved T-Mobile’s $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular’s wireless business, citing limited competition risks despite market concerns. UScellular’s declining performance and lack of scale were key factors. While critics question the deal’s long-term impact and the viability of a fourth national carrier, the FCC maintains jurisdiction over spectrum sales.
Nokia and Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector have tested indoor 5G Standalone network sharing with success. By using Nokia’s Shikra radios and core network software, operators like Zain and Mobily can provide high-speed 5G indoors efficiently, cutting costs and energy use.
Softbank and Nokia are trialing 6G in Tokyo using the 7GHz spectrum, marking a first for Japan. The tests aim to boost bandwidth and urban coverage. Meanwhile, Softbank is also advancing in AI, planning major investments in artificial super intelligence and U.S. data centers.
Comcast has seen a 76% increase in network traffic from 2019 to 2024 while reducing power consumption by 11%. Through cloud technologies, AI integration, and energy optimizations, it halved electricity consumption per byte.
