Visible expands marketing at college sports venues
UNITED STATES 11:07

Visible expands marketing at college sports venues

Verizon's Visible brand announced new partnerships designed to reach college students. It's working with Learfield on the college athletics partnership at the universities USC, Oregon, Minnesota and Rutgers with marketing efforts targeting students, alumni and fans of the school sports teams. The agreement includes a collection of highly visible branding placements at athletic venues, including the earlier announced helmet bumper sponsorship with University of Minnesota football, an on-court logo placement

Subex wins USD 5 million contract from APAC telecom operator
ASIA 09:23

Subex wins USD 5 million contract from APAC telecom operator

Subex has secured a 5-year contract worth USD 5 million with a major mobile network operator in the Asia-Pacific region to modernise its Partner Ecosystem Management operations. Subex will deploy its Partner Ecosystem Management services to support the operator's management of its partner network and the introduction of new partnerships and business models.

LMT Group and Novaspace team up on 5G/6G satellite communication innovation
EUROPE 07:53

LMT Group and Novaspace team up on 5G/6G satellite communication innovation

Latvia's LMT Group and space consultant Novaspace signed an agreement to collaborate on developing the concept for a 5G/6G satellite communications centre in Latvia. The initiative aims to strengthen Latvia's role in the European space and telecommunications innovation ecosystem. The agreement was signed at the European Space Agency's ESTEC centre in the Netherlands during the Industry Space Days 2026 international event.

Sharp targets Starlink dominance with universal satellite antenna - report
JAPAN 05:54

Sharp targets Starlink dominance with universal satellite antenna - report

Japan's Sharp is developing a compact antenna capable of connecting to multiple satellite communications networks, allowing customers to switch between providers rather than relying on dedicated terminals, according to Nikkei, citing industry sources. Sharp plans to introduce terminals using the technology in 2030, targeting applications including defence, remote operation of construction equipment and autonomous driving. The development comes as governments and businesses explore alternatives to individual

Optus switches on 5G in Moree as part of regional NSW upgrades
AUSTRALIA 05:48

Optus switches on 5G in Moree as part of regional NSW upgrades

Optus has switched on its 5G network in Moree, north-west New South Wales, following a network upgrade aimed at increasing mobile connectivity in the regional centre. The upgrade is part of more than 100 network upgrades completed by Optus across regional NSW over the past 12 months. The operator plans to complete a further 100 upgrades in NSW by the end of 2027, although it said the list of planned 5G tower upgrades may be amended.

U Mobile, ZTE test portable, off-grid 5G site in rural Malaysia
MALAYSIA 04:45

U Mobile, ZTE test portable, off-grid 5G site in rural Malaysia

Malaysian operator U Mobile and its technology provider ZTE have completed a proof of concept for a portable, fully off-grid 5G network site powered entirely by renewable energy. U Mobile says this project demonstrates an alternative way to provide connectivity in remote and underserved areas without relying on conventional power and terrestrial transmission infrastructure.

Motorola to debut collaboration with audio specialist Bang & Olufsen in coming months
GLOBAL 22 SEP

Motorola to debut collaboration with audio specialist Bang & Olufsen in coming months

Lenovo's Motorola Mobility unit has unveiled an audio partnership with the premium speaker brand Bang & Olufsen. The agreement brings Audio by Bang & Olufsen features to selected consumer devices from Motorola's flagship line-up, while implementing expert acoustic tuning fielded by its partner's specialist engineers. Initial activities under the agreement will be announced in the coming months, Motorola added.

UK mobile sector calls for govt action to boost 5G network roll-out
UNITED KINGDOM 22 SEP

UK mobile sector calls for govt action to boost 5G network roll-out

UK mobile network operators are calling for government action to help deliver world-class mobile connectivity and drive economic growth across the UK. Industry group Mobile UK is launching its new 'Mobilise Britain' campaign to help deliver reforms needed to unlock investment and accelerate mobile network roll-out. The group warns that mobile connectivity infrastructure development is being held back by high spectrum costs, outdated planning rules, and obsolete regulations.

Freshwave installs in-building mobile connectivity for Wigan Council
UNITED KINGDOM 22 SEP

Freshwave installs in-building mobile connectivity for Wigan Council

UK-based Freshwave Group, connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider, has installed multi-operator indoor mobile connectivity at three council-owned buildings in Wigan - working with Wigan Council and the council's dedicated IT services provider Agilisys. Freshwave has installed Omni Network in-building technology at Wigan Town Hall, and Wigan Life Centre North and South. It is also providing an ongoing managed service. 

Vodafone, Ericsson test AI instant language translation feature
EUROPE 22 SEP

Vodafone, Ericsson test AI instant language translation feature

Vodafone and Ericsson have tested mobile network AI for instant language translation during standard voice calls, without the need for customers to have a modified smartphone or app. Testers were able to instantly translate conversations between people speaking in English, Germany, French, Italian and Spanish. The trial also tested live noise cancellation to enhance call clarity for customers in noisy/busy locations. This forms part of their joint 'Core Network of the Future' project to develop intelligent,

Telstra leads mobile site growth as 5G strategies diverge by region
AUSTRALIA 22 SEP

Telstra leads mobile site growth as 5G strategies diverge by region

Telstra continued to operate Australia's largest mobile network by site count in January 2026, while also adding more sites than Optus and TPG Telecom over the preceding year, according to the ACCC's Mobile Infrastructure Report 2026. Telstra had 12,175 mobile sites as at 31 January, compared with 9,499 for Optus and 5,262 for TPG. Telstra added 408 sites during the year, while Optus added 108 and TPG added 55. TPG also had access to 2,549 sites through its Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) arrangement wit

Megafon unlocks faster speeds with new Mega5G options
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 21 SEP

Megafon unlocks faster speeds with new Mega5G options

Russian operator Megafon has launched the Mega5G suite, giving customers access to 5G-like internet speeds even if their device does not support the 5G standard or if they are located in areas where the 5G network is not yet available. Activating the standard Mega5G option boosts mobile internet speeds by 1.6 times, while Mega5G Turbo provides temporary speed boosts of up to double the standard rate. This is ideal for live streaming, participating in online conferences, tethering, and downloading large file

INDIA 21 SEP

T-Mobile, Jio claim world-first 5G SA roaming link

T-Mobile US and India's Reliance Jio have completed what they describe as the world's first 5G Standalone (SA) roaming connection, enabled through interoperability with global roaming specialist Syniverse. The partners said the link allows T-Mobile subscribers to retain the same benefits of their 5G SA plans while abroad, with faster speeds, lower latency and more stable connections than previous roaming arrangements. No further technical or commercial details were disclosed about the service or its initial

UNITED STATES 21 SEP

American Tower appoints new board member; confirms quarterly dividend

American Tower has announced the election of Kristen M Ludgate to the board of directors. She was most recently Chief People Officer at HP, and has extensive experience in risk management, governance, talent strategy and enterprise transformation. The board also announced a quarterly cash distribution of USD 1.79 per share on American Tower's common shares. This is payable on 20 October to shareholders of record as of 30 September.

BELARUS 21 SEP

MTS launches 5G roaming in Russia

MTS Belarus said it has started providing 5G roaming services in Russia. Its 5G services are now available on the networks of 68 operators in 50 countries globally. The operator claims it has the biggest number of 5G roaming partners of any Belarusian mobile provider. Meanwhile, customers of 59 operators from 42 countries are able to access 5G roaming on the MTS Belarus network.

KUWAIT 21 SEP

Ooredoo Kuwait demonstrates 8x8 MIMO on 5G Advanced network

Ooredoo Kuwait said it has achieved a regional first in 5G-Advanced innovation, successfully demonstrating 1024 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (1024QAM) combined with 8x8 Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (8x8 MIMO) on its live network. Done using existing spectrum resources and commercial devices, the demonstration showed that combining 1024QAM with eight-layer single-user MIMO more than doubled peak throughput, delivering a 108 percent performance boost over conventional 256QAM and 4x4 MIMO configurations.

GLOBAL 21 SEP

Huawei introduces 5 GHz TDMA backhaul radio

Huawei has announced the launch of its RTN 5100 point-to-multipoint capable radio for microwave backhaul. The RTN 5100 works in unlicensed 5 GHz TDMA (time division multiple access) frequencies, supplying up to 2x transmission capacity of the previous generation. Huawei said this model also brings enhanced security through stronger over-the-air encryption including AES256 support. TDMA defines a carrier frequency's time axis as periodic frames, allowing endpoints to take turns transmitting to the central st

GLOBAL 21 SEP

Semtech launches 50G optics for next-gen mobile fronthaul applications

Semtech said it has commenced production of integrated silicon subsystems intended for 50G optical transceivers in fronthaul cellular radios. A solution pairing Semtech's GN225 Clock and Data Recovery chip with the GN1700TI TIA caters to 10 km duplex radio links, while 15 km bi-directional links are served by the GN2255S CDR and GN1700TI TIA. Semtech will also market a solution pairing the GN1700TI TIA with its GN2256 CDR model, targeting WDM links and extended-reach architectures. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 21 SEP

Russian mobile data speeds up to 30% higher after 5G launch

The launch of 5G in Russia has enabled operators to increase mobile internet speeds by 15 to 30 percent compared to LTE, Vedomosti reports. The operator Megafon estimates an average speed increase of 18 to 20 percent, while Beeline notes the potential for speeds to rise by up to 30 percent in certain cases.

MOZAMBIQUE 21 SEP

Movitel showcases 5G products at FACIM 2026

Mozambican telecom operator Movitel presented a range of 5G-powered enterprise and public-sector services at FACIM 2026, targeting infrastructure management, transport, and industrial operations, reported A Verdade. The suite features fixed-wireless access (FWA), private 5G networks, AI-enabled surveillance, intelligent transport systems, smart operations centres, port management tools, and virtual training simulators.

SPAIN 21 SEP

MasOrange launches bidding for mobile network suppliers - report

Spanish operator MasOrange has invited Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia and Samsung to bid for contracts to supply its mobile radio network, according to sources cited by Expansion, confirming earlier reports. The tender is due to start in October, with a decision expected by mid-December.

ITALY 21 SEP

Italy's Ops! Mobile migrates to TIM network

Italian MVNO Ops! Mobile has officially announced plans to migrate to the Telecom Italia (TIM) network from that of Vodafone Italia. In a short statement, the operator said all existing SIMs will be gradually migrated and new ones will be issued on TIM's network starting next month. It also promised a range of even more affordable offers, all at 5G speeds.

GHANA 21 SEP

Telecel Ghana secures 5G spectrum license

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) awarded three spectrum lots in the 2.3 GHz band to Telecel Ghana to accelerate its 5G rollout and broaden mobile broadband capacity. Telecel said it secured all three lots it applied for in the band.

JAPAN 21 SEP

RevComm selected for Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway private 5G trial

Japanese communications technology company RevComm has been selected as one of six companies participating in the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway's Open Innovation Challenge – Private 5G Open Lab programme. The programme, launched by Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway Company in partnership with open innovation platform AUBA, attracted 65 applications during its recruitment period between 6 April and 18 May 2026. Selected companies will begin demonstration projects sequentially from September.

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