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thehindubusinessline.comIran Partially Restores Internet Access After 88-Day Nationwide Blackout
Iranian authorities restored partial internet access on May 28, 2026, ending an 88-day nationwide shutdown that began after the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel. Many users still face slow speeds, filtering, and platform restrictions. Business leaders reported da…
france24.comIran Partially Restores Internet After Three-Month Shutdown
Internet access returned to parts of Iran on Tuesday following a nearly three-month nationwide blackout. Users report slow speeds and limited functionality, with full restoration still uncertain.
mises.orgEuropean Union proposes satellite spectrum rules allowing non-European bids
The European Union has introduced draft rules that would open some satellite spectrum to non-European companies while keeping most licenses for local operators. The proposal targets firms such as Starlink.
forbes.comEnterprise eSIM Market Reaches Nearly $12 Billion in 2025
The global eSIM market reached nearly $12 billion in 2025. Industry data shows continued expansion driven by device manufacturers, telecom operators, and enterprise deployments in logistics, automotive, and industrial IoT.
BBC NewsUK Government Plans Satellite WiFi Upgrade on 1,400 Trains
The government will spend £57 million to install low-earth satellite connections on more than 1,400 main line trains. Officials say the system will raise on-board WiFi availability from 50-60 percent to at least 90 percent.
headforpoints.comStarlink and Amazon seek EU mobile satellite spectrum access
A draft European Union plan would allow non-European satellite operators to purchase rights to mobile spectrum. Starlink and Amazon have been identified as potential participants in the proposed framework.
naturalnews.comIran Sees Partial Internet Restoration After Three-Month Blackout
Web monitoring groups reported limited connectivity returning to Iran on Tuesday after nearly 90 days offline. Officials ordered the reconnection, but researchers said traffic remained far below normal levels.
naturalnews.comIran Restores Internet Service After 88-Day Outage
Iranian telecom companies have restored full internet access following an 88-day period of near-total blackout. State news agency IRNA reported the resumption of service.
yna.co.krEricsson to Relocate Global Headquarters to Central Stockholm
Ericsson will move its global headquarters from Kista to central Stockholm. The relocation ends more than twenty years at the current site.
rte.ieEricsson to Relocate Stockholm Headquarters from Kista to Hagastaden
Ericsson will move its Stockholm operations, including headquarters, from Kista to Hagastaden starting in early 2028. The relocation will occur over several years.
ForbesReport: iPhone 18 Pro Models Add 5G Satellite Modem
A technology publication reported that upcoming iPhone models could include a custom modem supporting satellite-based 5G connectivity. The change would replace Qualcomm components and alter how satellite features operate on the devices.
WiredGulf Countries Expand Undersea Cable Routes for AI Data Needs
Gulf states are adding terrestrial and subsea cable routes to reduce reliance on narrow maritime corridors. The changes follow cable cuts and rising demand from hyperscale data centers.
reviewjournal.comArvig Names Ben Wiechman Chief Technology Officer
Arvig announced the promotion of Ben Wiechman to Chief Technology Officer on May 21, 2026. Wiechman previously served as Director of Network Strategy and Engineering at the company.
techjuice.pkSingtel Reports Limited Middle East Exposure and Cautious Outlook
Singtel stated that it has no operations in the Middle East and therefore limited direct exposure to the region's current situation. The company also projected low to mid-single digit EBIT growth for the fiscal year and capital expenditure of about S$3.0 billion.
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theverge.comT-Mobile Forms Nonprofit to Strengthen Telecom Cybersecurity Collaboration
T-Mobile established a nonprofit organization called C2 ISAC to coordinate cybersecurity efforts among telecommunications companies. The group includes seven other firms such as AT&T, Charter, Verizon, and Comcast.
finance.yahoo.comAT&T Reaffirms 2026 Financial Targets and Q2 Cash Flow Outlook
AT&T restated its full-year 2026 and multi-year financial guidance. The company also projected higher year-over-year growth in wireless service revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter.
Fox NewsFCC Seeks Comment on Stronger Identity Checks for Phone Providers
The Federal Communications Commission has proposed new customer verification requirements for voice service providers to reduce illegal robocalls. The agency is collecting public feedback on rules that could require more personal information from new and renewing customers.
indianexpress.comVodafone Idea Reports Surprise Fourth-Quarter Profit
Vodafone Idea posted a net profit of 2.4 billion rupees for the quarter ended March 31 after receiving an investment from the Birla Group. The result reversed a year-earlier loss of 7.3 billion rupees. The company said adjusted revenue rose 7.5 percent to 110.8 billion rupees.
Le MondeAltice Extends SFR Sale Talks With Bouygues, Iliad and Orange Until June 5
French telecoms group Altice said on May 15, 2026 that exclusive discussions with Bouygues Telecom, Orange and Free over the potential sale of SFR would continue until June 5. The three rivals submitted a revised offer in mid-April valuing SFR at €20.4 billion, up from a previous…
theedgemarkets.comFitch Upgrades Telecom Italia to BB+ After Sale of Fixed-Line Network
Fitch Ratings upgraded Telecom Italia's rating to BB+ and assigned a stable outlook, citing improved cash flow generation and stabilizing leverage. The changes follow the company's sale of its fixed local access network and other non-core assets. @FirstSquawk reported the rating…
BenzingaVecima Networks Raises Fiscal 2026 Revenue and EBITDA Outlook
Vecima Networks increased its calendar 2026 revenue growth forecast to between 22.5% and 30% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA growth projected at 74% to 85%. The company cited stronger customer demand and purchase orders during its third quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call. Exe…
phonearena.comAT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Propose Joint Venture to Reduce Wireless Dead Zones
The three major U.S. wireless carriers announced an agreement in principle to form a joint venture that would pool ground-based spectrum resources. The partnership aims to expand coverage in rural areas and improve satellite-based direct-to-device connectivity. The proposal remai…
manilatimes.netGlobe Telecom and PLDT Report Q1 2026 Results, Data Center Capacity Expansion
Globe Telecom’s data center joint venture is on track to exceed 30 MW capacity this year while PLDT’s Vitro arm holds 100 MW total. Both companies posted gains in mobile data traffic, 5G adoption and digital finance businesses in the first quarter. The reports highlight continued…
msnbc.comTrump Mobile to Launch First Original T1 Phone This Week
Trump Mobile will launch its first original smartphone model, the T1, this week after a nine-month delay from an initial target of August 2025. The company said the first units were assembled in the United States and future models will use mainly U.S.-manufactured parts. Customer…
The Boston GlobeBoston Startup EdgeBeam Uses TV Airwaves for Data and Precision Location Services
EdgeBeam Wireless, a Seaport-based startup backed by four major TV station owners, is developing a national network to transmit data and location information using existing television broadcast towers. The system employs the ATSC 3.0 standard to deliver timing signals that can lo…
freepressjournal.inMobile Provider Tops Complaints Table With Network Issues Leading
A major mobile provider has recorded the highest number of complaints among UK operators according to industry data. Network reliability and customer service emerged as the primary areas of dissatisfaction. The company has not issued a public response to the latest figures.
deadline.comSpaceX Receives Approval to Acquire 65 MHz of Nationwide Spectrum from EchoStar
The company will gain exclusive-use contiguous spectrum for its next-generation direct-to-device Starlink Mobile service. Officials stated the acquisition provides nationwide spectrum for direct-to-phone connectivity from orbit. The development supports plans to deliver 5G speeds…
techcentral.co.zaOoredoo and du to Land 720 Tbps FIG Subsea Cable in the UAE
Ooredoo Group and du announced plans to land the 720-terabit-per-second Fibre in the Gulf cable system one day after senior officials from both countries met in Abu Dhabi. The project, which will link six Gulf states, adds infrastructure to improving economic ties between Doha an…
EngadgetFCC Extends Software Update Waiver for Existing Covered Routers and Drones to 2029
The Federal Communications Commission on Friday lengthened its waiver allowing foreign-made routers and drones on the Covered List to receive software and firmware updates until January 1, 2029. The agency also expanded the waiver to Class II permissive changes and signaled it ma…
ecns.cnSoftBank to Produce Large-Scale Batteries for AI Data Centers in Japan
SoftBank Corp. will partner with South Korea's Cosmos Lab and DeltaX Co. to manufacture battery cells and energy storage systems at its Sakai plant in Osaka Prefecture. Mass production is scheduled to begin in the fiscal year starting April 2027 with an initial target of 1 gigawa…
phonearena.comT-Mobile Adds Online Enrollment Option for $10/Month Starlink Satellite Add-On Service
T-Mobile customers can now sign up for Starlink Mobile entirely online, removing the need for in-store visits or phone calls. The optional T-Satellite add-on costs $10 per month and delivers satellite connectivity in dead zones, supporting texting and data for select mobile apps.…
South China Morning PostNvidia Partners with Corning to Use Optical Fibre in Next-Generation AI Rack Systems
The deal announced on Wednesday highlights mainland China’s dominant position in the global optical fibre and cable supply chain. China produced the majority of the world’s optical preforms, fibre and cables in 2025, as the market saw rising volumes and prices. Shares of leading…
Verizon to Cut Several Hundred Jobs in 2026 Following 13,000 Layoffs in 2025
Verizon confirmed the latest round of layoffs to Business Insider on Thursday, six months after slashing 13,000 roles in November 2025. The cuts affect employees across the US with the largest share at the company's headquarters in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Verizon's CFO said th…
qz.comSafaricom Annual Profit Rises 67 Percent
Safaricom reported a 67 percent increase in annual profit, exceeding analysts’ expectations. The improvement followed a reduction in losses at the company’s unit in Ethiopia. The results were announced on May 7, 2026.
koreaherald.comCanadian Telecom Unions Present AI Concerns to Parliamentary Committee
Telecommunications workers in Canada are pushing for restrictions on artificial intelligence, citing its role in monitoring employees and disguising accents of offshore agents. The Canadian Telecommunications Workers Alliance raised these concerns before a parliamentary committee…
news18.comT-Mobile and Starlink Sign Agreement for 5G-Satellite Network Covering All U.S. ZIP Codes
T-Mobile and Starlink have entered a contract to create a single network combining 5G and satellite technology. The partnership aims to provide coverage across every ZIP code in the United States. @MarioNawfal reported the development as eliminating coverage gaps.
Shenandoah Telecommunications Holds Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company held its Q1 2026 earnings call on May 1, 2026. Company participants included Lucas Binder, vice president of corporate development. The call took place at 8:30 AM EDT and focused on recent financial performance.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFCC Unanimously Advances Rules to Limit Chinese Testing of US Electronics and Restrict Certain Telecom Operations
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to advance a proposal barring Chinese labs from certifying electronics for the American market. In a separate vote, the agency moved to prohibit three major Chinese telecom companies from operating data centers in the U…
winnipegfreepress.comRogers Communications Offers Voluntary Buyouts to About 10,000 Employees
Rogers Communications Inc., Canada's largest wireless company, is making approximately 10,000 employees eligible for voluntary buyouts. The move comes amid major growth and debt challenges in the telecommunications industry. @business reported the details of the eligibility progr…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewEricsson Reports Share Repurchases for April 20-24 Period
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson repurchased its own Class B shares during the week of April 20 to 24, 2026. The company bought back shares on April 23 and April 24, according to a statement released on April 27. No repurchases occurred on the earlier days in the period.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVEON Announces Waiver of Depositary Service Fees on American Depositary Shares Effective January 2026
VEON Ltd. stated that BNY Mellon will suspend collection of depositary service fees for holders of its American Depositary Shares starting January 1, 2026. The move reduces annual ownership costs by $0.05 per share and aims to improve investor accessibility.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAuthorities Foil Alleged Terrorist Plot Against Moscow Telecom Regulators
Russian officials reported successfully preventing a terrorist attack aimed at personnel from the country's telecommunications regulatory body in Moscow. No casualties occurred, and security measures averted the incident. Further details on suspects or motives remain unavailable…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewViasat Selected to Provide In-Flight Connectivity for Jetstar's Boeing 737 Fleet
Jetstar has chosen Viasat to supply in-flight Wi-Fi services for its Boeing 737 aircraft. The rollout of Viasat's AMARA Wi-Fi system is scheduled to continue through mid-2027. This selection aims to enhance connectivity options for passengers on Jetstar flights.
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investopedia.comAT&T Q1 2026 Earnings: Adjusted EPS Beats Estimates at 57 Cents, Revenue Drops 19% to $31.5 Billion
AT&T exceeded analyst expectations for adjusted earnings per share and revenue in the first quarter of 2026, driven by growth in its advanced connectivity business. The company added 294,000 postpaid phone net subscribers and reaffirmed its full-year guidance. TE Connectivity als…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSupreme Court Reviews FCC's $100M Fines on Verizon, AT&T for Location Data Sales
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 21, 2026, in a case challenging multimillion-dollar penalties imposed by the Federal Communications Commission on Verizon and AT&T for selling customer location data without proper safeguards. The companies argue the penalty pr…
techcentral.co.zaBlue Origin Schedules New Glenn Rocket Launch with AST SpaceMobile Satellite
Blue Origin plans to launch its New Glenn rocket on April 19, 2026, carrying AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite to low Earth orbit. The mission aims to test booster reuse and support satellite broadband services. This launch positions AST SpaceMobile in competition with servi…
JThomas / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Lidl to Launch Mobile Network Service in the UK for Loyalty Members
Lidl plans to introduce a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) service in the UK, offering low-cost, contract-free plans to Lidl Plus loyalty members. The service will operate by piggybacking on existing networks through a partnership with mobile operator 1Global.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTelefonica Sells Mexican Unit Telefonica Hispanoamerica to Melisa Acquisition for $450 Million
Telefonica has completed the sale of its Mexican subsidiary, Telefonica Hispanoamerica, to Melisa Acquisition for $450 million. The transaction involves the transfer of operations in Mexico. This move aligns with Telefonica's strategy to streamline its portfolio in Latin America.
The Hollywood ReporterJoseph J. Collins, Former HBO and Time Warner Cable Executive, Dies at Age 81
Joseph J. Collins, a former executive at HBO, Time Warner Cable and Comcast, died on Thursday at his home in Weekapaug, Rhode Island. He was 81. Collins held leadership roles in the cable industry and contributed to its technological advancements, including broadband development.