The global telecom industry enters August 2026 with attention shifting beyond conventional mobile network expansion. Satellite companies are working to connect ordinary smartphones, operators are looking for returns from 5G and cloud-native networks, and standards bodies are laying the technical foundations for future 6G systems. Several confirmed events scheduled during … Read More
Indian-based global provider for technology, Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), and Germany-based and the world’s biggest telecommunication provider, Telefónica Germany, announced a long-term partnership and will work together to build a dedicated “Private Cloud Platform,” moving Telefónica Germany’s old system to the cloud under Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) service model. Telefónica Germany and … Read More
The prominent telecom company in the USA, Verizon, faced a major service disruption focusing on customers using their wireless services within the West Texas area. The disruption has impacted users ‘ ability to make calls. The disruption was not only limited to calls, infact few users also reported issues with … Read More
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is turning into a live telecom infrastructure test, not just a global football tournament with 48 teams, 104 matches and host cities spread across the US, Canada and Mexico, mobile operators are preparing for traffic patterns that go far beyond normal stadium usage. The biggest … Read More
The British government will oppose any attempt by India’s Sunil Bharti Mittal to increase Bharti Enterprises’ stake in telecom major BT Group, citing the need to retain sovereign control over critical national infrastructure, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, quoting sources familiar with the matter. UK Government Draws Red Lines … Read More
The telecom industry’s push toward satellite connectivity is slowly moving beyond smartphones and emergency messaging. Now, the focus is shifting toward Internet of Things (IoT) devices that operate far away from traditional mobile networks in a new partnership announced this week, Telenor IoT and Sateliot said they are working together … Read More
Virgin Media O2’s decision to introduce satellite connectivity for supported iPhones in the UK may look like another telecom feature rollout on the surface, but it also reflects a larger shift that could eventually influence markets like India. As telecom operators globally look for ways to reduce coverage gaps and … Read More
UK-based Vodafone Group is considering transferring part of its 19 percent stake in Vodafone Idea (Vi) to the Indian unit for treasury holding, according to a Bloomberg News report published on Friday. The move is aimed at strengthening Vodafone Idea’s capital position after the Indian government reduced the company’s outstanding … Read More
Inseego and Nokia have announced that they have signed an agreement under which Inseego will acquire Nokia’s Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) customer premises equipment (CPE) business, subject to customary closing conditions. The acquisition is expected to significantly strengthen Inseego’s position in the global wireless broadband market by expanding its portfolio … Read More
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the launch of the world’s first commercial Upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network and ecosystem, reinforcing its position as a global leader in next-generation digital infrastructure. The announcement was made at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory … Read More
Bangladesh’s mobile telecommunications sector is reportedly facing the risk of a large-scale shutdown as a severe fuel shortage—triggered by conflict in West Asia—continues to strain the country’s energy-dependent infrastructure. Industry stakeholders have warned that uninterrupted operations are becoming increasingly unsustainable without urgent government support. With data centres running on critical … Read More
A coordinated knowledge-sharing mechanism between over-the-top (OTT) platforms and telecom operators is critical to effectively combat rising digital scams, according to a senior executive at the GSMA. Such collaboration, spanning global markets including India, would help eliminate gaps that scammers often exploit, while strengthening digital trust ahead of 6G technology … Read More
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