Verizon targets 'volume-based' growth in 2026 with forecast for flat wireless service revenue, higher earnings
UNITED STATES 13:17

Verizon targets 'volume-based' growth in 2026 with forecast for flat wireless service revenue, higher earnings

Verizon reported a strong finish to 2025, adding more new phone customers in the fourth quarter than the rest of the year combined. The US operator also laid out an ambitious growth plan for the new year, saying it targets 2-3x higher phone customer net additions but flat wireless service revenues as it works out a more volume-based growth strategy. A reduction in capital expenditure and slightly adjusted earnings will support a modest increase in free cash flow still in 2026. 

US CTA backs FCC 6 GHz order enabling wider Wi-Fi access
UNITED STATES 13:14

US CTA backs FCC 6 GHz order enabling wider Wi-Fi access

The US Consumer Technology Association has welcomed the FCC's decision to expand Wi-Fi rights and other unlicensed wireless technologies in the sought-after 6 GHz frequency range. A statement from the association's CEO and executive chair, Gary Shapiro, thanked FCC chairman Brendan Carr for the decision, calling it "pro-innovation".

US to allow higher power Wi-Fi devices in 6 GHz band
UNITED STATES 10:16

US to allow higher power Wi-Fi devices in 6 GHz band

The US Federal Communications Commission plans to establish a new unlicensed spectrum category enabling wireless devices including Wi-Fi to operate in almost all 6 GHz bands outdoors and at higher power levels than under existing regulations. A report and order from the commission stipulates that devices classified as being "geofenced variable power" (GVP) will be able to operate in the 5.925-6.425 GHz and 6.525-6.875 GHz bands, though with restrictions in predefined exclusion areas and within predetermined

Mitel signs distribution agreement in Canada with TDL Gentek
CANADA 10:14

Mitel signs distribution agreement in Canada with TDL Gentek

Mitel, global business communications group, has agreed a distribution partnership with TDL Gentek, Canadian distributor of connectivity and technology solutions. This will see the latter distribute Mitel unified communications and collaboration (UCC) solutions to partners in Canada. It will distribute Mitel hardware, software, and subscription services.

Motorola Solutions launches role-based AI suites for public safety operations
UNITED STATES 05:14

Motorola Solutions launches role-based AI suites for public safety operations

Motorola Solutions has launched a portfolio of role-based AI systems aimed at supporting public safety agencies by integrating data from multiple operational sources into a single workflow. The new Assist Suites combine information such as 911 call audio, radio traffic, and body-worn and in-car camera footage to support dispatchers and frontline responders. The initial rollout is focused on the United States' 911 emergency system, with plans to extend availability internationally.

Rogers service revenue grows 16% to CAD 5.3 billion in Q4
CANADA 29 JAN

Rogers service revenue grows 16% to CAD 5.3 billion in Q4

Rogers Communications has reported total service revenue up 16 percent to CAD 5.3 billion for Q4 2025, with quarterly adjusted EBITDA up 6 percent to CAD 2.7 billion. Total revenue for Q4 was CAD 6.17 billion, up 13 percent from the year-earlier quarter; with net income up 27 percent year-on-year to CAD 710 million. For the full-year, total revenue was up 5 percent to CAD 27.71 billion, with service revenue up 6 percent to CAD 19.10 billion; adjusted EBITDA up 2 percent to CAD 9.82 billion; and net income u

Most Canadians, Americans want robust AI regulation - Telus
CANADA 29 JAN

Most Canadians, Americans want robust AI regulation - Telus

A new cross-border study from Canadian operator Telus shows that Canadian and US consumers want companies to earn their trust in AI. Over 75 percent of respondents want them to review AI technology for harms before launching new tools, and to provide easy-to-understand explanations. The third annual AI Report from Telus shows that 85 percent of Canadians and 89 percent of Americas are using AI, leading to growing calls for customer inclusion and engagement. Around 70 percent of respondents want businesses t

TPx Communications launches new managed SASE solution
UNITED STATES 29 JAN

TPx Communications launches new managed SASE solution

US managed services provider TPx Communications has launched a new fully-managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution called TPx Managed SASE. The service combines security and networking into a single, cloud-based system, providing businesses with secure access to applications and data. It integrates with existing networks and identity platforms. TPx Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Steve Grabow said TPx Managed SASE provides businesses with a fully-managed path for integrating connectivity and securit

Dish Network signs multi-year contract extension with CSG
UNITED STATES 29 JAN

Dish Network signs multi-year contract extension with CSG

Dish Network has signed a multi-year contract extension with CSG, global provider of business support systems, software and services to the telecoms industry, to continue powering customer service. CSG has managed Dish Network's billing and payment services for 30 years. The CSG SaaS platform will help the satellite TV network with billing, customer care and business optimisation. 

Surf Internet secures continued investment from Macquarie
UNITED STATES 29 JAN

Surf Internet secures continued investment from Macquarie

US fibre broadband provider Surf Internet has secured investment from Macquarie Capital, supported by Bain Capital and Future Standard. This completes a USD 175 million equity investment announced in February 2025. This new investment supports the next phase of the company's fibre network roll-out to underserved and rural communities cross Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. The Surf Internet network is on track to reach over 330,000 premises by end-2026. 

Comcast freezes dividend as content investment increases, cable business contracts
UNITED STATES 29 JAN

Comcast freezes dividend as content investment increases, cable business contracts

Comcast has frozen its dividend for the first time in a decade after the US cable operator reported a fall in profits for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. A shift in commercial strategy at its cable business last year in an effort to win back customers led to a drop in margins, while the group also works on strengthening its broadcast business. Comcast said free cash flow was still up 54 percent in FY25, while in 2026 its focus will be on "execution". 

Comcast to deliver ultra-low latency Super Bowl stream to Xfinity TV subscribers
UNITED STATES 29 JAN

Comcast to deliver ultra-low latency Super Bowl stream to Xfinity TV subscribers

Comcast's Xfinity TV service will implement a new ultra HD streaming optimisation for subscribers watching the Super Bowl and other major sports content via the Peacock streaming app and main service guide. Dubbed RealTime 4K, the low-lag, high-bitrate technology delivers online streams within seconds of live sporting action taking place, averaging around 30 seconds faster than other US 4K providers, Comcast claims. The technology works by eliminating steps in the compression process so that live 4K streams

CANADA 29 JAN

Rogers Satellite available for free to customers in Atlantic Canada

Rogers Communications is now including Rogers Satellite with all 5G+ plans for all customers in Atlantic Canada, at no extra cost for up to 24 months. This will help keep customers connected across the region, with traditional mobile networks only covering around 28 percent of Atlantic Canada.

UNITED STATES 28 JAN

Towardex deploys Huber+Suhner 400G muxponder for 100G service lanes in Boston wholesale network

Huber + Suhner said it has delivered an order of its CUBOsystem 400G muxponder for its long-standing customer Towardex, an internet infrastructure provider active in New England. The deployment is now active at the customer edge in Towardex's Boston metro network, enabling high-bandwidth connectivity towards customer demarcation points and campus locations. H+S said its equipment would help Towardex respond to growing enterprise demand for 100G fibre services, while providing an architecture for future migr

NORTH AMERICA 28 JAN

Mobileum intros special roaming test kit as MNOs prepare for World Cup 2026 traffic

Mobileum is launching a special edition of its Global Roamer platform to help mobile operators check roaming capacity in North America ahead of the Fifa World Cup this year. The Special GlobalRoamer suite provides four daily test campaigns across major MNOs in North America, illuminating day-to-day and weekly trends through a dedicated dashboard interface. It is enhanced with test probes for specific stadium locations, helping carriers identify problems with potential to cause service degradation. Automated

UNITED STATES 28 JAN

AT&T lifts Q4 revenue and EBITDA 4%, aims for faster growth ahead

AT&T has reported fourth-quarter revenues of USD 33.5 billion, up by 3.6 percent year-on-year from USD 32.3 billion, thanks to higher mobility, consumer wireline and Mexican revenues, although there was a decline in business wireline revenue. Mobility service revenue rose by 2.4 percent to USD 17.0 billion and consumer wireline fibre revenue climbed by 13.6 percent to USD 2.2 billion. The operator reported 421,000 postpaid phone net additions in Q4 with postpaid phone churn at 0.98 percent, and declared 283

UNITED STATES 28 JAN

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs, overhauls US supermarkets strategy

Amazon said that it is cutting about 16,000 roles throughout the organisation and that it will close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical stores as it prioritises investment in growth areas. It will convert various locations to Whole Foods Market stores and plans to open more than 100 new Whole Foods Market branches over the next few years, including expansion of the new Daily Shop convenience format beyond the current five outlets.

UNITED STATES 28 JAN

Privacy-first mobile carrier Cape exits beta phase

The MVNO Cape, which focuses on privacy, said it is exiting the open beta mode after ten months and opening up its services to anyone in the US. The service costs USD 99 per month, and the company offers new customers up to USD 500 to buy out their existing mobile contract and switch to Cape.

UNITED STATES 28 JAN

Ekinops upgrades Northwest Colorado regional fibre network

Ekinops and the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) have announced an upgrade to Project Thor, NWCCOG's open access middle mile fibre network. The upgrade uses Ekinops' ROADM‑based, fully redundant fibre rings and FlexRate coherent technology. Project Thor serves remote mountain communities along the I-70 corridor and connects local governments, schools, hospitals, first responders and broadband providers to high‑capacity internet and cloud services.

UNITED STATES 28 JAN

NextNav CEO joins CTIA board

Mariam Sorond, CEO of NextNav, has joined the board of directors of CTIA, the US mobile industry association. The group said her experience in spectrum policy and communications infrastructure will be a valuable addition to its work. Prior to joining NextNav, she held senior positions at VMware, CableLabs and Dish Network, and served in advisory roles for the public agencies NTIA and FCC.

UNITED STATES 28 JAN

Yahoo brings in Scout AI answer engine in US in partnership with Anthropic and Microsoft

Yahoo announced the availability of a proprietary AI answer engine called Yahoo Scout in beta mode for US users of its search engine and other services. This is based on a partnership with Anthropic to use its Claude AI platform and also extends the company's search partnership with Microsoft Bing, using the latter's grounding API and Publisher Content Marketplace pilot to draw in AI-generated content from the web.

UNITED STATES 28 JAN

Charter Super Bowl ad positions Spectrum as 'America's Connectivity Company'

Charter Communications is again running an ad for its Spectrum cable services during the Super Bowl. The company said the new commercial "celebrates those who work hard, work together, and don't back down when things are tough". It features the tagline 'America's Connectivity Company', to underline how its network supports hard-working Americans, including Spectrum's own 90,000 US-based employees.

UNITED STATES 28 JAN

TikTok settles California case over social media addiction

TikTok settled a lawsuit that alleges social-media platforms designed products meant to addict young people, the Wall Street Journal reported. Attorneys for the young woman who brought the case to court in Los Angeles announced the settlement, allowing TikTok to avoid a trial over the allegations. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

UNITED STATES 28 JAN

Lumen gains ISO 42001 certification for AI work

Lumen Technologies has been awarded ISO 42001 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS), validating the operator's AI governance framework for internal business processes. This global standard provides a framework for ensuring AI is developed, deployed, and governed with strong controls around ethics, transparency, and risk management.

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