Tusass starts DKK 2 mln per annum sponsorship scheme for worthy causes
GREENLAND 19 DEC

Tusass starts DKK 2 mln per annum sponsorship scheme for worthy causes

Greenlandic operator Tusass has announced a new policy to allocate up to DKK 2 million annually for sponsorships to support education, health, social inclusion and culture. It is taking online applications for sums between DKK 100,000 and DKK 1.00 million until 31 January 2026, with the possibility of long-term partnerships.

Dubber lures tier-1 North American contract for AI-enabled mobile voice recordings
NORTH AMERICA 19 DEC

Dubber lures tier-1 North American contract for AI-enabled mobile voice recordings

Australia-based Dubber, provider of enterprise-grade call recording technology, has secured a contract with an unnamed North American telco to supply mobile voice recording and AI-based conversation analytics. The deal will initially run for five years, and Dubber expects to receive an initial payment worth around AUD 4.6 million (USD 3.1 million) by end-Q3 2026. This initial sum includes a licence for the Dubber Cloud Recorder platform, as well as on-going maintenance and support services for the initial f

Telehouse Canada, Megaport offer advanced cloud connectivity
CANADA 19 DEC

Telehouse Canada, Megaport offer advanced cloud connectivity

Telehouse Canada has partnered with global network-as-a-service (NaaS) provider Megaport to deliver advanced cloud connectivity solutions. This partnership will boost cross-border collaboration and unlock new connectivity capabilities for companies at Telehouse Canada data centres. 

ATIS re-elects AT&T CTO as board chair
NORTH AMERICA 19 DEC

ATIS re-elects AT&T CTO as board chair

North American 3GPP initiative partner ATIS has announced the results of recent board elections, with its current chairman Yigal Elbaz reappointed to serve another two-year term. Elbaz, AT&T's network chief technology officer and senior vice president, will now remain in position until at least 31 December 2027. He was among several board officers elected to serve two-year terms.

Verizon Business launches 5G FWA service with network slicing
UNITED STATES 19 DEC

Verizon Business launches 5G FWA service with network slicing

Verizon is launching a network slicing service for businesses, to deliver optimised internet performance on the 5G network. Named 5G Network Slice - Enhanced Internet, this is new fixed-wireless solution that delivers extra upload capacity, unlimited data and service level guarantees.

ByteDance signs off on new US shareholders for TikTok
UNITED STATES 19 DEC

ByteDance signs off on new US shareholders for TikTok

TikTok has agreed to a new joint venture for its US business, with the investors Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX. The deal, designed to ensure compliance with a US law requiring local ownership, is expected to close on 22 January, according to an internal memo seen by The Associated Press and other US media. In the communication, CEO Shou Zi Chew confirmed to employees that TikTok and its parent ByteDance signed the binding agreements with the consortium.

Ares expands Northern Virginia data centre footprint
UNITED STATES 19 DEC

Ares expands Northern Virginia data centre footprint

Ares Management Corporation has announced two data centre investments in Northern Virginia, adding both development and operational assets as it expands its exposure to digital infrastructure in the United States. Through its digital infrastructure business, an Ares fund has secured a 314-acre data centre development site in Spotsylvania County, located along the I-95 South data centre corridor. The site is expected to be developed, delivered and operated by Ada Infrastructure, Ares' vertically integrated d

Rocket Lab launches STP-S30 mission for US government
UNITED STATES 19 DEC

Rocket Lab launches STP-S30 mission for US government

Rocket Lab successfully launched the STP-S30 mission for the US Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) – completing the launch five months ahead of schedule. The launch, named 'Don't Be Such A Square', lifted off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) on Wallops Island, Virginia on 18 December to deploy four DiskSat spacecraft to a 550 km low Earth orbit for Department of War's (DoW) Space Test Program (STP).

CRTC improves programme accessibility for Canadians with visual impairment
CANADA 18 DEC

CRTC improves programme accessibility for Canadians with visual impairment

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecoms Commission (CRTC) has announced changes to the Broadcasting Act to improve programme accessibility for blind and partially sighted Canadians relying on described video and audio description services. This follows a public consultation on how to make TV and online content more accessible.

Ripple Fiber invests USD 60 million to expand into California
UNITED STATES 18 DEC

Ripple Fiber invests USD 60 million to expand into California

Ripple Fiber has announced an investment of more than USD 60 million to expand operations into California. This will be the 10th US state where Ripple operates, initially delivering high-speed fibre broadband services to around 50,000 homes in Kern County. Network construction will start in early-2026 in Bakersfield, before expanded to more cities in nearby counties across Southern California. Ripple expects to launch services for customers in Q1 2026.

Yondr completes 12MW of new data centre capacity in Northern Virginia
UNITED STATES 18 DEC

Yondr completes 12MW of new data centre capacity in Northern Virginia

Yondr Group has completed the first ready for service (RFS) milestone for the second building at its 96MW data centre campus in Northern Virginia. It has completed the first 12MW of the new 48MW capacity, with the new asset becoming fully operational in 2026. This comes one year after completing the first 48MW data centre on the campus. 

Total Wireless launch Edge device financing solution for prepaid customers
UNITED STATES 18 DEC

Total Wireless launch Edge device financing solution for prepaid customers

Total Wireless, prepaid 5G mobile brand of Verizon, has launched a new device financing programme for prepaid customers called Edge, offering premium devices to customers from as little as USD 0 per month and a down payment of USD 0. The Total Wireless Edge financing solution is powered by Glow Services. Existing customers with a qualifying payment history will get access to Edge regardless of their credit score.

UNITED STATES 18 DEC

Airspan opens new corporate HQ in Texas

Airspan has officially opened its new corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas. As many as 150 staff will work for the wireless networking vendor from the 25,000 square foot facility, performing a variety of roles including R&D, engineering, customer support, sales and corporate activities.

UNITED STATES 18 DEC

YouTube acquires global rights to show Oscars live

YouTube has acquired exclusive rights to stream the Oscars awards ceremony live, worldwide, from 2029 through 2033. The multi-year contract was announced by the Oscars organiser, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This replaces an existing global agreement with Disney and its ABC channel in the US, which ends in 2028. 

UNITED STATES 17 DEC

US fibre carriers add coverage, passing 12 million extra homes in year to September

US fibre-to-the-home expansions continued apace in 2025, adding 11.8 million homes passed and marketed in the year to September, up from 10.3 million in the previous twelve months, according to the latest figures from the Fiber Broadband Association. The total footprint of FTTH passings in the US reached 98.3 million, and the association estimates over 60 percent of US households are now in reach of fibre infrastructure. According to its research, fibre is on track to surpass cable as the nation's dominant

UNITED STATES 17 DEC

Optimum criticises Tegna fee demands ahead of Nexstar merger

Optimum has criticised Tegna, the broadcast provider behind certain local ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC-affiliated stations and the CW, for pursuing what it calls "egregious" fee increases of 30 percent for major network affiliates and a 50 percent for the CW. It said Tegna's demands are directly linked to its coming merger with Nexstar, adding that the broadcasting industry is "rapidly contracting into a duopoly". Optimum's negotiations with Tegna and Nexstar expire just one week apart. 

NORTH AMERICA 17 DEC

Globalstar, Skydio complete drone testing using Band n53 and private 5G platform

Globalstar has teamed up with drone manufacturer Skydio to trial a drone connectivity system powered by Globalstar's licensed Band n53 spectrum and its software-defined private 5G radio system XCOM RAN. Globalstar's mid-band, time division licences were used to operate a private 5G trial system connecting with Skydio's X10 drone designed for first responder usage. The partners believe this approach could provide an alternative to traditional Wi-Fi and public cellular networks. 

GREENLAND 17 DEC

Tusass upgrades satellite internet speed in Eastern Greenland

Tusass said it is upgrading internet services for customers in Eastern Greenland served by satellite connectivity. So far, there had been two options, namely a 3 Mbps/1 Mbps service for DKK 299 monthly or a 6/2 Mbps service for DKK 599. On 16 December, Tusass automatically upgraded customers on the latter service to 10/2 Mbps at no extra cost. It also brought in a new subscription for service at 15/5 Mbps for DKK 799, benefiting customers in Tasiilaq and Ittoqqortoormiit as well as residential areas.  The

UNITED STATES 17 DEC

Motorola prepares launch of refreshed Moto G Power in US, Canada in January

Motorola Mobility announced the upcoming North American release of its 2026 Moto G Power handset. Available in two colour options, Pantone Pure Cashmere or Pantone Evening Blue, the updated Power Moto G will launch in the US and Canada on 08 January. It is available universally unlocked at launch from US operator Verizon as well as retailers Best Buy, Amazon.com and Motorola.com.

UNITED STATES 17 DEC

Bluepeak invests USD 150 mln to expand FTTH network in South Dakota

US broadband provider Bluepeak is boosting operations in South Dakota with an additional multi-year, USD 150 million FTTH network investment. To date, it has invested over USD 95 million to deliver fibre broadband connectivity to around 55,000 homes and businesses in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Vermillion and surrounding areas. This new investment will extend its fibre network reach to more than 175,000 premises across the state.

CANADA 17 DEC

Bell awards latest Let's Talk community mental health support grants

Bell Canada (BCE) has announced the latest 107 community groups/projects to receive grants through the Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund. The Let's Talk programme has awarded a total of 1,299 grants worth more than CAD 24.45 million through the fund since 2011. Bell launched Let's Talk in 2010, investing CAD 194 million in mental health initiatives to date. 

UNITED STATES 17 DEC

Verizon agrees new towers deal with Array Digital

Verizon announced a new towers deal with Array Digital Infrastructure, the company created from the former UScellular assets. As a result it can use Array's national portfolio of towers to enhance Verizon's 5G network. 

UNITED STATES 17 DEC

Netflix signs exclusive video podcasting deal with iHeartMedia

Netflix has agreed an exclusive video podcasting partnership with US audio company iHeartMedia for over 15 original iHeartPodcasts. These podcasts will stream exclusively on Netflix, including The Breakfast Club, My Favorite Murder, Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast, The Psychology of Your 20s, and Dear Chelsea (with comedian Chelsea Handler).

UNITED STATES 17 DEC

Evocative secures debt financing to support data centre expansion

US data centre provider Evocative has raised debt financing from a large global investment firm to support its continued expansion across key metropolitan markets, as demand for data centre and colocation capacity increases. The company said the debt funding complements ongoing equity backing from its long-term investment partner, Crestline Investors, and will be used to fund targeted infrastructure investments. These include capacity upgrades, metro expansions and enhancements across Evocative's data centr

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Background

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The week in telecom: Wi-Fi bolt-ons take off to boost broadband growth, video market works on consolidation

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The week in telecom: Netflix wins bidding for Warner Bros, Apple poaches new execs, Samsung debuts trifold

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Proximus vs. Telenet: Proximus performs better in Q3 while Telenet uses up cash

14:16

Proximus Domestic still struggling with low margins