Verizon raised its full year earnings forecast after strong service revenue and broadband growth in Q2. Despite losing wireless subscribers, gains in fixed broadband and wireless access helped offset declines.
CityFibre has begun connecting homes in Buckinghamshire under Project Gigabit, showing progress as many smaller providers exit similar deals. The rollout is part of a larger government contract to expand fibre broadband, while other firms struggle to stay afloat in a tough market.
Luxembourg’s advanced digital infrastructure makes it an ideal headquarters for SatCo, the joint venture between Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile. This strategic move aims to deliver direct-to-device satellite broadband across Europe, enhancing digital sovereignty.
Quickline Communications is investing £250 million to bring gigabit broadband to 360,000 rural locations in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Backed by Project Gigabit and key partners, the initiative aims to bridge the digital divide, boost local economies, and connect underserved communities with fast reliable internet over the next three years.
Quickline is revolutionizing rural broadband in West and South Yorkshire by delivering gigabit-capable connectivity to underserved areas. With contracts secured under the UK Government’s Project Gigabit, Quickline is surpassing targets and transforming lives in communities like Willitoft.
Starlink has secured approval to provide satellite broadband in India, entering a competitive field with Airtel and Jio. Backed by a key license, it must meet strict local data and infrastructure rules before launch. With trial spectrum rights expected soon, Starlink prepares to help bridge connectivity gaps in underserved regions.
Comcast is expanding its internet network across Indiana, bringing high speed access to over 10,000 homes and businesses. In partnership with the state’s broadband grant program, the project supports economic growth, digital learning, and online healthcare. Comcast aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance connectivity statewide.
AT&T’s adoption of prpl Foundation’s Life Cycle Management (LCM) marks a transformative step in broadband innovation. By integrating prplware’s LCM, AT&T enhances broadband efficiency and reduces resource consumption, enabling more applications to run without degrading service quality.
Thailand’s National Telecom (NT) is in talks with AIS and True Corporation to sell its mobile and fixed broadband customer bases, aiming to streamline operations amidst financial challenges. This shift could allow AIS to boost its market position, while NT focuses on wholesale services.
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.
