Canadian govt selects 44 projects for AI Compute Access Fund support
CANADA 13:28

Canadian govt selects 44 projects for AI Compute Access Fund support

The federal Canadian government has announced CAD 66 million of support for 44 projects through the CAD 300 million AI Compute Access Fund. This will help the SMEs access the compute power needed to build and scale AI products. The selected companies are working across key areas of the economy, including energy, healthcare, life sciences, agriculture, finance, advanced manufacturing, transportation and natural resources.

AT&T 5G connectivity integrated with Lexus multimedia system
UNITED STATES 13:12

AT&T 5G connectivity integrated with Lexus multimedia system

AT&T's 5G network connectivity has been integrated with the Lexus Interface multimedia system, starting with the 2026 Lexus ES vehicle. AT&T 5G supports faster speeds for in-car Wi-Fi hotspot, real-time navigation, remote services, and over-the-air (OTA) updates.

Cisco extends partnership with US Golf Association
UNITED STATES 12:27

Cisco extends partnership with US Golf Association

Cisco has extended its technology partnership with the US Golf Association (USGA). The multi-year renewal means Cisco will continue to serve as the association's official technology partner, supplying networking, cybersecurity and observability platforms to support USGA tournaments, including the US Open and US Women's Open, as well as round-the-year operations.

AOI to supply Mediacom's Docsis 4 broadband upgrade
UNITED STATES 09:26

AOI to supply Mediacom's Docsis 4 broadband upgrade

Applied Optoelectronics (AOI) revealed it is working with Mediacom to deliver Docsis 4.0 upgrades expected to unlock faster cable broadband services across its US footprint. Following this announcement, AOI will serve as Mediacom's primary vendor to replace legacy Docsis system amplifiers, switching them for 1.8 GHz-capable models from its Quantum18 product family, as well as 1.8 GHz line extenders and the QuantumLink remote management and monitoring platform. The order will be serviced by AOI's distributio

Terago revenue falls 3.8 percent in Q1 to CAD 6.17 million
CANADA 09:24

Terago revenue falls 3.8 percent in Q1 to CAD 6.17 million

Canadian wireless broadband provider Terago has reported revenue of CAD 6.17 million for Q1 2026, down 3.8 percent from CAD 6.41 million in the year-earlier quarter. This decrease was due to lower bookings during 2025 and delays to large, multi-site installations; offset partially by revenue from new customers during Q1. Adjusted EBITDA was down 9.8 percent year-on-year to CAD 931,000, from CAD 1.03 million in Q1 2025, on lower revenues.

Ericsson steps up RAN Scheduler rollout with live field trials targeting T-Mobile US 5G-A network
UNITED STATES 08:59

Ericsson steps up RAN Scheduler rollout with live field trials targeting T-Mobile US 5G-A network

Ericsson and T-Mobile US have advanced Ericsson's AI-native RAN Scheduler with built-in link adaptation technology into large-scale commercial trials. These trials aim to prove up the benefits of Ericsson's software when applied to live 5G Advanced network traffic in T-Mobile's US network. Already, the partners say they have achieved an increase in spectral efficiency close to 10 percent and up to 15 percent uplift in downlink throughput in comparison to rule-based RAN scheduling. 

Gaiia draws USD 40 million series B funding pot to expand AI-driven telecoms BSS and OSS
CANADA 07:53

Gaiia draws USD 40 million series B funding pot to expand AI-driven telecoms BSS and OSS

Gaiia, the creator of an AI-driven telecoms BSS and OSS platform, announced that it has raised USD 40 million from minority investors backing its Series B funding round. The investment, led by the growth equity firm JMI with participation from Inovia, provides capital to plough into Gaiia's R&D initiatives and product roadmap. Gaiia's founding team remains in possession of a controlling stake in the company, which is headquartered in Quebec, Canada.

Globalstar to launch LEO replenishment satellites on SpaceX Falcon 9
UNITED STATES 07:08

Globalstar to launch LEO replenishment satellites on SpaceX Falcon 9

Globalstar has announced plans to launch a new batch of satellites to support its low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation, as part of ongoing investment in its satellite communications infrastructure. The company said its HIBLEO-4 replenishment satellites are scheduled to launch on a Falcon 9 rocket operated by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on 17 May, within a 14-minute launch window opening at 08:50 ET.

Circet appoints new CEO of US subsidiary
UNITED STATES 12 MEI

Circet appoints new CEO of US subsidiary

Circet, global network services provider, has strengthened its executive leadership in the US with the appointment of Bill Hogg as CEO of Circet USA. The appointment is effective from 11 May 2026, with Hogg leading the group's US operations in North America and helping customers build high-speed broadband, mobile, data centre and cloud networks. 

Lumen plans new fibre route between Seattle and Minneapolis
UNITED STATES 12 MEI

Lumen plans new fibre route between Seattle and Minneapolis

Lumen Technologies plans to expand its US network with a new Northern fibre route called NorthLine, developed for AI data connectivity. This new low latency fibre route will directly connect Seattle to Minneapolis, and extend connectivity across an important northern US corridor between markets in the Pacific Northwest and central US. It will deliver 100G and 400G wavelength services. 

Telehouse Canada deploys direct liquid cooling technology
CANADA 12 MEI

Telehouse Canada deploys direct liquid cooling technology

Telehouse Canada has completed a major infrastructure upgrade project by deploying direct liquid cooling technology. This system removes up to 80 percent of heat directly from high-power servers, helping to reduce energy consumption and deliver a more efficient and sustainable cooling process. This is the first-of-its-kind deployment of direct liquid cooling technology at a Canadian interconnection hub. 

Telus, Canadian govt work to expand sovereign AI infrastructure
CANADA 12 MEI

Telus, Canadian govt work to expand sovereign AI infrastructure

Telus is working with the Canadian government to advance work on the country's Sovereign AI Factory infrastructure under the federal 'Enabling Large-Scale Sovereign AI Data Centres' programme. Telus, the government and Westbank are working on the details of this initiative as Telus expands its Sovereign AI Factory network across three sites in British Columbia. This AI data centre cluster will expand to over 60,000 GPUs and 150 MW by 2032. 

UNITED STATES 12 MEI

Uniti Wholesale counts early success with FastWaves service

Uniti Wholesale announced early success with its FastWaves service launched earlier this year. Two weeks after the official launch the US operator signed a new customer for eight 400G circuits and delivered eligible circuits in 14 days. 

UNITED STATES 12 MEI

Texas Attorney General files lawsuit against Netflix

The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, has filed a lawsuit against Netflix for illegally spying on Texan consumers, including children, and collecting/sharing their data without consent. He is looking to hold the company accountable under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), with the lawsuit looking to stop it from unlawfully collecting and sharing user data. The lawsuit is also seeking to force Netflix to disable autoplay on children's profiles by default, along with other civil penalties.

NORTH AMERICA 12 MEI

AT&T Business expands SD-WAN playbook with Cisco-powered quantum security tools

AT&T Business is teaming with Cisco to bring quantum-grade security protections to its SD-WAN enterprise services. Dubbed Quantum Resilient SD-WAN, this advance is designed to enable secure enterprise connectivity protected from threats posed by the advent of quantum computers, both in the future and nearer-term due to the potential for "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks. 

UNITED STATES 12 MEI

Ooma introduces AI suite for Ooma Office

Ooma has announced the introduction of Ooma AI, a suite of capabilities for Ooma Office that are supported by artificial intelligence to enable businesses to capture and analyse call information. AI Transcriptions, AI Answering Service and OpenAI integration have already become available but Ooma's AI Receptionist and AI Insights services are still in beta mode for the next few weeks. Ooma AI capabilities create a more automated, intelligent call workflow to help businesses reduce manual effort, respond fas

UNITED STATES 12 MEI

Xbox Game Pass joins Discord premium package

Microsoft has expanded its partnership with gaming-focused chat platform Discord to bundle access to its Xbox Games Pass catalogue in the newly introduced Nitro Rewards scheme. Nitro Rewards enhances customer benefits on offer for paid Discord subscribers using the premium Discord Nitro service, offering perks and discounts on gaming accessories including headsets, keyboards and mice.

UNITED STATES 12 MEI

US FCC loosens restriction on foreign-produced routers to permit software updates until at least end-2028

The US Federal Communications Commission has tweaked its policy on consumer-grade internet routers manufactured abroad to ensure existing devices can receive security patches and other software updates for longer. In a notice issued by the FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology, the commission moved to extend waivers on software and firmware updates that mitigate security risks until at least 01 January 2029 from January 2027 previously. The exemption will also be expanded to cover a broader range of so

UNITED STATES 12 MEI

Ezee Fiber appoints new CFO and COO to support growth

US fibre broadband provider Ezee Fiber has announces two executive appointments to support its next growth phase. Mo Aslani has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), with Pedro Checo promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Aslani joined the company at start-2024 and manages Finance & Accounting, Business Planning, Tax & Treasury, Procurement and Corporate Administration. 

UNITED STATES 12 MEI

Uniti forecasts bigger net loss in 2026

US operator Uniti has increased its forecast net loss for FY26, amid higher interest expense and costs for integration with Windstream. It now expects an annual loss of USD 400-450 million, compared to a forecast in early March of USD 360-410 million. That includes USD 10 million higher interest expense, at USD 785 million. 

UNITED STATES 11 MEI

T-Mobile 5G network supports 2026 PGA Championship

T-Mobile US will deliver an enhanced PGA Championship experience for fans and staff - operating as the Exclusive 5G Wireless Provider for the tournament at Arionmink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. It will provide a more connected, immersive experience for customers - including exclusive on-site experiences at Club Magenta; and real-time highlights and navigation tools in the PGA Championship mobile app.

CANADA 11 MEI

TX Fiber deploys Vecima's Entra XGS-PON kit for network upgrades

TX Fiber, a US internet provider active in southern Texas, has deployed Vecima Networks' Entra XGS-PON platform to underpin 10 Gbps network upgrades in the Rio Grande Valley.  Vecima said its customer will be among the first independent providers in the region to offer symmetrical services powered by a "fully modern" XGS-PON fibre platform, closing the gap on service tiers in major US metro markets.

UNITED STATES 11 MEI

EchoStar OIBDA improves in Q1 as mobile business turns positive

EchoStar reported a small increase in mobile subscribers in the first quarter, while its pay-TV and broadband bases continued to erode. The company's revenues dropped to USD 3.67 billion from USD 3.87 billion a year ago, while the net loss narrowed to USD 147 million from USD 203 million in Q1 2025. A positive result at the mobile business helped the company generate adjusted OIBDA of USD 493 million, up strongly from 400 million a year ago. 

UNITED STATES 11 MEI

Ceva clinches Bluetooth HDT contract with US-based semiconductor client

Ceva announced a deal to supply its Bluetooth High Data Throughput solution to an unnamed semiconductor OEM client. The deal is with an existing US-based customer that previously deployed Bluetooth IP assets from the Ceva-Waves portfolio. The client now intends to adopt Ceva's Bluetooth HDT platform, which combines digital baseband and internally-developed 2.4 GHz RF technology, alongside software optimised for Bluetooth deployment in system-on-chip (SoC) silicon.  

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