UScellular is selling $1 billion worth of spectrum to Verizon as part of its shift towards becoming an infrastructure-focused company. This sale accompanies a $4.4 billion acquisition of its wireless operations by T-Mobile.
Starlink’s temporary FCC approval for direct-to-device services highlights the vital role of VoIP technology during emergencies. By partnering with T-Mobile, Starlink enables emergency alerts via satellite in hurricane-stricken North Carolina, offering free internet for 30 days.
T-Mobile US partners with OpenAI to launch IntentCX, a revolutionary AI-driven platform enhancing customer experience through predictive analytics and real-time issue resolution. This collaboration aims to deliver personalized, multilingual support, transforming customer interactions and setting new standards in the industry.
NVIDIA is partnering with T-Mobile, Ericsson, and Nokia to revolutionize mobile networks using AI-RAN. By leveraging the NVIDIA AI Aerial platform, this alliance aims to enhance 5G and future 6G networks. The partnership will optimize network performance and operational costs, paving the way for innovative AI-powered applications.
T-Mobile has been fined $60 million by CFIUS after failing to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data and delaying incident reporting. The violations occurred during their integration with Sprint, raising national security concerns. T-Mobile has since improved data handling to prevent future mishandlings. Stay informed with the latest VoIP news.
T-Mobile US reported strong Q2 2024 performance, adding over 777,000 postpaid phone customers and 406,000 home internet users. Surpassing the 100 million postpaid customer mark, the company revised its full-year guidance upwards. Despite slight churn rate increases, significant investments in fiber and prepaid services underscore T-Mobile’s growth strategy in the VoIP space.
Opensignal’s report shows T-Mobile leads in US 5G availability.
Google has reversed its decision to phase out tracking cookies. Businesses rapidly adopting generative AI face long-term infrastructure and security challenges. EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure plans to build a new data center. Nokia’s Broadband Easy Connect uses AI and cloud technology to streamline fibre connections.
T-Mobile US and KKR have formed a joint venture to acquire Metronet, an Indiana-based ISP with over 2 million households served. T-Mobile’s $4.9 billion investment for a 50% equity stake aims to leverage Metronet’s fiber network, expanding T-Mobile’s broadband services.
T-Mobile has secured a significant $2.67 billion defense contract, positioning itself as the primary wireless solutions provider for the U.S. Navy over the next decade. This contract, known as Spiral 4, succeeds the earlier Spiral 3 agreement, which expired in May. The new arrangement allows all U.S. Department of Defense agencies to access T-Mobile’s wireless services and equipment until 2034.
T-Mobile has announced an agreement to acquire the bulk of UScellular’s wireless assets, including its customer base, retail stores, and certain spectrum holdings. The total value of the transaction is $4.4 billion, consisting of cash and the assumption of $2 billion in debt.
