India adds nearly 6 million phone lines in May
Indian operators added 5.56 million telephone subscribers in May, ending the month with 1.34 billion fixed and mobile users nationwide, according to the latest figures from market regulator Trai. This represents an increase of 0.42 percent from April. India ended May with a mobile penetration rate of 90.61 percent and fixed penetration at 3.40 percent.
India adds nearly 6 million phone lines in May
Indian operators added 5.56 million telephone subscribers in May, ending the month with 1.34 billion fixed and mobile users nationwide, according to the latest figures from market regulator Trai. This represents an increase of 0.42 percent from April. India ended May with a mobile penetration rate of 90.61 percent and fixed penetration at 3.40 percent.
MWC26 Shanghai attracts 37,300 attendees from 143 countries
MWC26 Shanghai has officially concluded, welcoming 37,300 onsite attendees from 143 countries and territories over its 3-day run from 24 to 26 June. International attendance at MWC Shanghai increased 33 percent year-on-year, according to a report from the GSMA. The report also shows that over a third of the attendees held director-level roles or higher, and of those, 36 percent were C-suite executives.
MWC26 Shanghai attracts 37,300 attendees from 143 countries
MWC26 Shanghai has officially concluded, welcoming 37,300 onsite attendees from 143 countries and territories over its 3-day run from 24 to 26 June. International attendance at MWC Shanghai increased 33 percent year-on-year, according to a report from the GSMA. The report also shows that over a third of the attendees held director-level roles or higher, and of those, 36 percent were C-suite executives.
Mycom wins multi-year contract with Tier 1 CSP in Europe
Mycom, global provider of AI, data and automation solutions for communications service providers (CSPs), has won a multi-year contract from a Tier 1 European CSP to deploy its PrOptima Performance Management SaaS platform across the operator's 4G and 5G network. The CSP has a combined fixed and mobile customer base of over 10 million, and is currently rolling out 5G services.
Mycom wins multi-year contract with Tier 1 CSP in Europe
Spectrum launches new undled connectivity packages
Charter Communications' Spectrum brand has launched a new bundled connectivity offering called Spectrum One. This allows customers to bundle fibre broadband, advanced Wi-Fi and mobile services into a single plan, with guaranteed savings of USD 1,000. Spectrum One subscribers can choose from four broadband plans, plus Advanced WiFi and one free mobile line included for the first 12 months - with additional Unlimited lines starting from USD 30 per month.
Spectrum launches new undled connectivity packages
YouTube adds new features to Shorts video experience
YouTube has announced new updates for YouTube Shorts. These include a new Clear Screen mode to temporarily hide all text/icons from a user's playback view, allowing them to watch a short-form video without being distracted by overlays. YouTube has also updated speed settings to allow users to double the playback speed on a Short video. They can also now mute audio by tapping the screen to pause, and then tapping the mute icon.
YouTube adds new features to Shorts video experience
California launches tool to monitor, track AI-related job losses
The State of California has launched a new tool to monitor and track the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs. The first-in-the-country tool will act as an early warning system to help state authorities detect, track, monitor and anticipate AI-related job losses. The tool was developed with the University of California (California Policy Lab), and launched as part of Governor Newsom's executive order to prepare communities, small businesses and workers for the economic disruption of AI technology
California launches tool to monitor, track AI-related job losses
Motorola Solutions extends Denmark TETRA network contract
Motorola Solutions has signed a contract extension with Denmark to continue operating the country's national TETRA communications network, Sikkerhedsnettet (SINE), until 2034; with an option for a further extension until 2039. The TETRA network has been upgraded with the newest Dimetra X Core software, including Dimetra Connect - which enables seamless roaming between TETRA and broadband for over 45,000 users across the emergency services.
Motorola Solutions extends Denmark TETRA network contract
Cellular IoT growth continues in 2026 despite memory chip crunch - Berg Insight
Global shipments of cellular IoT modules have continued on a growth trajectory in the first few months of this year, building on a return to sales expansion in 2025, according to the latest research report from Berg Insight. Last year saw the global industry ship 612 million units, an increase of roughly a third year-on-year. The annualised sales value lifted 19 percent to USD 5.6 billion, and expansion has been resilient so far in 2026 despite challenges around pricing of memory components, Berg Insight sa
Cellular IoT growth continues in 2026 despite memory chip crunch - Berg Insight
TIM Brasil boosts roaming offers for World Cup travellers
TIM Brasil is upgrading its international roaming services for postpaid and control plan customers travelling to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, in time for the World Cup. The Passaporte Americas plan, which gives customers 30GB of data, is valid for 30 days, for BRL 99.99. This plan also includes WhatsApp and Instagram access, voice calls, and SMS for use in the US, Canada, and Mexico. It's available to TIM Black Família (including dependents), TIM Black, TIM Controle, TIM Controle Plus, and TIM Con
TIM Brasil boosts roaming offers for World Cup travellers
TDF starts large-scale 5G Broadcast pilot in first French cities
French infrastructure operator TDF has confirmed the start of its planned operational roll-out of 5G Broadcast, saying that the service is available in a first deployment area including the cities of Paris, Reims, Bourges and Le Havre. This coverage will increase later this year across Brittany, the city of Lyon, as well as south-western and eastern areas of France, enabling smartphones to receive TV content free of charge, without the need for an internet connection.
TDF starts large-scale 5G Broadcast pilot in first French cities
Kyivstar launches 5G at Lviv train station
Ukrainian operator Kyivstar, a subsidiary of Veon Group, said that it has expanded the coverage of its 5G network in the city of Lviv. 5G services from the operator are available in Lviv Train Station. The pilot 5G area was launched in Lviv earlier this January, and in April Kyivstar said that almost 500,000 customers had accessed the services.
