Adtran and GoCare integration delivers proactive outage updates at US regional carrier
UNITED STATES 15:27

Adtran and GoCare integration delivers proactive outage updates at US regional carrier

Telephone Electronics Corporation (TEC), a regional US fibre provider active in Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, is benefiting from faster downtime remediation and fewer tickets thanks to a deployment integrated with Adtran's Mosaic One suite. Adtran said TEC was utilising GoCare's OutageIQ platform, a software product designed to notify subscribers of ongoing outages via SMS messages and voice channels.

T-Mobile US completes sale of 800 MHz spectrum to Grain
UNITED STATES 15:05

T-Mobile US completes sale of 800 MHz spectrum to Grain

T-Mobile US has completed the sale of its 800 MHz spectrum assets to Grain Management. In return, T-Mobile got USD 2.9 billion cash and Grain's 600 MHz spectrum licences. The deal was announced in March 2025 and received FCC approval at start-July 2026. TAP Advisors acted as financial advisor for T-Mobile, with DLP Piper and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton acting as legal advisors.

Lightpath launches managed bandwidth services in Atlanta
UNITED STATES 14:51

Lightpath launches managed bandwidth services in Atlanta

US fibre network operator Lightpath has entered the Atlanta market, offering high-capacity managed bandwidth services across the Greater Atlanta metropolitan area - one of the largest data centre markets in North America. It is offering Wavelength and IP Transit services from 10-800 Gbps per wavelength to customers in the Atlanta area. 

Zhone seals North American distribution partnerships
NORTH AMERICA 12:02

Zhone seals North American distribution partnerships

Zhone has entered a strategic pact with North American distributors Alliance Corp and Tessco Technologies to strengthen product availability and implementation of its broadband access offering. The partners will band together to create an end-to-end offering targeting carrier rollouts of next-generation broadband technology, spanning procurement, deployment and maintenance support.

Anthropic brings in Macquarie, GIC to fund new data centres
UNITED STATES 09:36

Anthropic brings in Macquarie, GIC to fund new data centres

Anthropic has teamed up with the investors Macquarie Asset Management and GIC to establish Theseus Infrastructure, a new venture to develop, operate and lease data centre infrastructure at scale to Anthropic under long-term agreements. Each facility will be purpose-built to support Anthropic's needs, with the AI company serving as the anchor tenant of the data centres. This initial focus is on setting up data centres in the US. 

Rocket Lab plans 3rd launch site in Alaska as backlog grows to USD 2.4 bln
UNITED STATES 08:16

Rocket Lab plans 3rd launch site in Alaska as backlog grows to USD 2.4 bln

Rocket Lab announced plans for a new launch site in Alaska, giving the company three locations to put satellites into orbit. The site makes use of GHOST, its new containerised launch system that can be deployed for launches anywhere in the world. 

Aptoide returns to Google Play in US after Epic Games ruling
UNITED STATES 08:00

Aptoide returns to Google Play in US after Epic Games ruling

Aptoide has become the first rival Android app store to return to Google Play in the United States following the global lawsuit brought by Epic Games, the settlement of which requires Google to allow the installation of third-party app marketplaces. As a result, Aptoide Games has been approved for distribution through Google Play in the US under Google's new Play Catalog Access programme, marking the company's return to the US after more than a decade.

AT&T, Airspan set up DAS network at Mississippi stadium
UNITED STATES 07:11

AT&T, Airspan set up DAS network at Mississippi stadium

AT&T has set up a new distributed antenna system (DAS) at Mississippi State University's Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville to improve wireless connectivity for customers. The AT&T-led and owned neutral-host network uses Airspan's MobileAccess 6000 Digital platform and is designed to connect all spectators at the 60,000-plus-seat venue.

Fusion Connect appoints CFO as Interim CEO
UNITED STATES 10 AUG

Fusion Connect appoints CFO as Interim CEO

Fusion Connect, US provider of managed communications, cloud and connectivity solutions, announced the appointment of CFO Brian McClinntock as Interim CEO with immediate effect. He takes over from Bill Wignall, who has been CEO since 2024 and is leaving to pursue other interests. McClintock will work with Fusion Connect's management to implement the operating plan approved by the Board. 

TDS Telecom lifts FY capex budget to accelerate fibre roll-out
UNITED STATES 10 AUG

TDS Telecom lifts FY capex budget to accelerate fibre roll-out

US operator TDS has increased its capital expenditure budget for this year to accelerate its FTTH network roll-out. The company now expects to spend USD 625-675 million this year, or around USD 75 million more than its forecast in February, and connect 250,000 to 300,000 more addresses to the fibre network in 2026. In the second quarter, TDS added 66,000 marketable fiber service addresses and 15,100 residential fibre subscribers. 

US govt proposes FCC chair's senior counsel as new FCC commissioner
UNITED STATES 10 AUG

US govt proposes FCC chair's senior counsel as new FCC commissioner

The US government has proposed Danielle Thumann Severs as a new commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission, filling the vacancy left by Nathan Simington. If approved by the Senate, she will finish the five-year term started in July 2024. Thumann is already employed at the FCC, as senior counsel to the FCC chairman Brendan Carr. 

Circet Americas acquires Sunrise Telecom
UNITED STATES 7 AUG

Circet Americas acquires Sunrise Telecom

Circet Americas, communications infrastructure services provider, has acquired Sunrise Telecom, US provider of outside plant (OSP) construction and network services to broadband and communications providers. The deal strengthens Circet's OSP capabilities and geographic reach, boosting its ability to provide end-to-end network infrastructure solutions for customers across the US. 

UNITED STATES 7 AUG

Cogent service revenue down 4.3% to USD 235.6 million in Q2

Cogent Communications Holdings has reported service revenue of USD 235.6 million for the second quarter of 2026, down 1.5 percent from Q1 2026 and down 4.3 percent from the year-earlier quarter. On-net revenue, including wavelengths, reached USD 150.2 million in Q2, up 0.7 percent from Q1 and up 6.2 percent from Q2 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was up 1.3 percent quarter-on-quarter to USD 71.1 million, with the adjusted EBITDA margin up to 30.2 percent, from 29.3 percent in Q1.

UNITED STATES 7 AUG

FCC takes forward proposal to permit D2D satellite access in licence-exempt devices

The US Federal Communications Commission has voted to explore measures that could allow Wi-Fi devices and other license-exempt wireless equipment to connect with D2D satellite fleets. It comes after the FCC chairman, Brendan Carr,  initially submitted the proposal in July with the goal of unlocking roughly 200 MHz in unlicensed bandwidth for D2D satellite communications.

CANADA 7 AUG

Cogeco announces CAD 200 million senior notes offering

Cogeco Communications has announced a CAD 200 million reopening of senior secured notes due 2033. The notes will have the same terms and form a single series with the CAD 300 million of notes issued by the company in February 2023. The offering will close on or around 10 August 2026, with the net proceeds used to repay existing debt and for general corporate purposes.

UNITED STATES 7 AUG

AOI reports record sales in Q2 amid buoyant data centre, CATV demand

Applied Optoelectronics (AOI) reported a record second-quarter turnover of USD 191.9 million, an increase of 86.3 percent year-on-year. According to CEO Thompson Lin, this sales performance reflects soaring demand for its optical transceivers in the data centre market and strong adoption of its cable broadband equipment targeting 1.8 GHz plants, including its Quantum18 Docsis amplifiers. 

UNITED STATES 7 AUG

AT&T procures Ericsson radios to access newly-acquired 600 MHz spectrum

AT&T announced an expanded partnership with Ericsson to procure 600 MHz-configured radios for its 5G cellular network, following its acquisition of additional spectrum holdings from EchoStar on 28 July. The 600 MHz frequencies are seen as particularly lucrative to enhance long-distance links, with better coverage inside buildings compared to higher-frequency 5G holdings. Ericsson will supply dual-band radios configured to transmit 600 MHz signals. The radios also host eight receive antennas, supporting AT&T

CANADA 7 AUG

Tech Mahindra opens new Innovation Hub in Toronto

Tech Mahindra, global technology consulting and digital solutions provider, has officially opened its new Toronto Innovation Hub, strengthening its long-term commitment to Canada. The new facility will support faster collaboration between Tech Mahindra, customers, academic institutions and industry partners. It will support the group's 2,200-strong workforce in Canada, putting AI and continuous learning at the heart of skills and service development.

UNITED STATES 7 AUG

Comcast deploys private wireless network at Smartlink HQ

Comcast Business has deployed a private wireless network at the corporate headquarters of digital infrastructure services group Smartlink, located in downtown Annapolis in Maryland. The network combines Neutral Host cellular coverage with a dedicated CBRS private network, delivered as a single managed platform. It replaces legacy DAS infrastructure, helping to eliminate in-building coverage gaps and provide a secure private network for enterprise and smart-building applications. 

UNITED STATES 7 AUG

Kinetic adds 141,00 fibre locations nationwide in Q2

Kinetic, US fibre broadband provider owned by Uniti, has expanded its fibre network across multiple states during the second quarter of 2026. This includes deliver multi-gigabit fibre broadband connectivity to 14,000 additional homes across over 80 communities in Kentucky; 8,000 additional homes in over 30 communities across Oklahoma; 13,000 additional homes in over 100 communities across Texas; over 28,000 additional homes in more than 140 communities in Georgia; and an extra 16,000 homes in more than 40 c

UNITED STATES 7 AUG

T-Mobile US brings back Friday Night 5G Lights competition

T-Mobile US is bringing back the 'Friday Night 5G Lights' competition for a third season, allowing small-town high schools to celebrate their communities and win prizes. The new season competition sees T-Mobile more than double its investment in small-town communities, with total prizes of over USD 8.4 million available. There is also a new divisional bracket format, and the return of the USD 1 million football field upgrade top prize. 

UNITED STATES 7 AUG

Cable One posts Q2 loss of nearly USD 1.2 bln after asset writedowns

US operator Cable One reported a net loss of USD 1.165 billion for the second quarter, hurt by impairment charges to write down the value of its cable networks amid ongoing cord-cutting. That compares to a loss of USD 438 million in the same period in 2025. Revenues for the three months to June fell 8.4 percent year-on-year to USD 349 million, and adjusted EBITDA was down 14.6 percent to USD 173 million.

UNITED STATES 7 AUG

Charter raises USD 4.75 bln in debt offering for Cox takeover

Charter Communications has raised USD 4.75 billion in a debt issue to help fund its planned takeover of Cox Communications. The issue includes USD 1.75 billion of 6.05 percent notes due 2032, USD 1.0 billion of 6.60 percent notes due 2034, USD 1.0 billion in 6.95 percent notes due 2036 and USD 1.0 billion of 7.85 percent of notes due 2056. The offering of senior secured notes is expected to close 18 August.

UNITED STATES 7 AUG

Roku reports record Q2 profits after 22% revenue growth, tariffs refund

Roku reported record profits for the second quarter, after stronger-than-expected growth in revenues from its smart TV platform and a refund of US trade tariffs. Revenues rose 22 percent year-on-year to USD 1.35 billion, including 25 percent growth in advertising and 26 percent growth in subscriptions income. Adjusted EBITDA more than tripled, to USD 254 million from USD 78 million a year ago, and free cash flow nearly doubled, to USD 704 million from USD 392 million. The net profit rose to USD 164 million

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