Taiwan Mobile, AST SpaceMobile partner on LEO satellite communication services
TAIWAN 3 MRT

Taiwan Mobile, AST SpaceMobile partner on LEO satellite communication services

Taiwan Mobile has signed a cooperation deal for low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication services with AST SpaceMobile, the company building a space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones. Taiwan Mobile expects this collaboration to promote the synergistic operation of 'space base station' technology and existing mobile networks in Taiwan, accelerate the implementation of an integrated satellite-terrestrial communication architecture, and strengthen ubiquitous conn

Imagine signs network access agreement with Eir
IRELAND 3 MRT

Imagine signs network access agreement with Eir

Irish broadband provider Imagine Communications has signed an agreement to use the Open Eir network, reports RTE News. The 3-year, multi-million-euro deal gives Imagine access to the Eir fibre network, mobile network and over 170 PoPs. The two companies will also co-operate on mobile broadband services, with a trial now live delivering 5G services to over 4,000 home broadband devices using Eir's mobile network.

Lightstorm, Arrcus to deliver AI-optimized networking across APAC
ASIA 3 MRT

Lightstorm, Arrcus to deliver AI-optimized networking across APAC

Arrcus has signed a partnership deal with Lightstorm to deliver purpose-built networking services for distributed AI inference and training workloads. Designed for AI cloud providers, enterprises, and infrastructure operators, the partnership combines Arrcus' intelligent routing capabilities with Lightstorm's Polarin NaaS platform to deliver automated, policy-driven connectivity optimized for AI workloads across geographically distributed data centres.

Turk Telekom, P.I. Works partner on AI-based 5G network slicing assurance
TURKEY 3 MRT

Turk Telekom, P.I. Works partner on AI-based 5G network slicing assurance

Turk Telekom and P.I. Works have announced their collaboration on AI-driven 5G network slicing assurance during GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026. Turk Telekom has trialed P.I. Works' AI-powered 5G RAN Slice Assurance service at its R&D Innovation & Test Center, to support the delivery of differentiated and performance-assured 5G services.

Amdocs unveils eSIM traveller product and CES 26 with agentic AI foundation
GLOBAL 3 MRT

Amdocs unveils eSIM traveller product and CES 26 with agentic AI foundation

Amdocs is introducing its eSIM Traveler product enabling service provider-marketed roaming connectivity in overseas markets. The product is based on the Amdocs eSIM Cloud, which handles service orchestration and entitlements. Amdocs promises unified billing features with overseas eSIM charges added directly to the end customer's existing account back home. The platform enables branded eSIM data plans that can be marketed directly through CSP digital channels. It can also be used to activate multiple end dev

Community IX sets up Internet Exchanges in CoreSite data centres
UNITED STATES 3 MRT

Community IX sets up Internet Exchanges in CoreSite data centres

US data centre operator CoreSite announced that Community IX, member-run Internet Exchange provider, will set up its Florida Internet Exchange (FL-IX) and Northern Virginia IX (CIX-NoVA) in its Miami (MI1) and Northern Virginia (VA1) data centres. As a result, Community IX now offers more than 25 sites in the Southern Florida, Northern Virginia and Atlanta markets - supporting over 225 connected networks and more than 35 Tbps of connected capacity.

Cassava Technologies launches autonomous network platform powered by Nvidia
AFRICA 3 MRT

Cassava Technologies launches autonomous network platform powered by Nvidia

Cassava Technologies announced the launch of Cassava Autonomous Network, the African group's own autonomous network platform designed to self-optimise mobile RAN. The company said the system was built specifically for the unique complexities of Africa's connectivity landscape, using Nvidia AI infrastructure, Nvidia NIM microservices and Nvidia Network Configuration Blueprint.

Skyworks presents pre-6G FR3 front-end power amplifier
GLOBAL 3 MRT

Skyworks presents pre-6G FR3 front-end power amplifier

Signal components vendor Skyworks Solutions is presenting an early reference design for 6G RF front-end (RFFE) low noise and power amplifiers at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. Its live demo showcases an integrated low noise and power amplifier module with integrated filters tailored to upper 6 GHz spectrum in the 6.425 - 7 GHz range, considered a viable option to deliver large channel bandwidths up to 400 MHz. The reference design, supported by Skyworks' mobile silicon partner MediaTek, is based o

Broadcom updates VMWare Telco Cloud
GLOBAL 3 MRT

Broadcom updates VMWare Telco Cloud

Broadcom announced the next iteration of its VMWare Telco Cloud Platform. VMWare Telco Cloud Platform 9 brings additional telecoms-grade functionality for better AI monetisation, operating efficiencies, and sovereign data workflows in cloud-hosted telecoms infrastructures. AI-targeted features include GPU virtualisation used to partition physical GPUs among multiple virtual machines, and a multi-tenant GPU-as-a-service architecture that helps operators scale AI capability while providing on-demand access to

MoMe picks Synamedia for Spanish CDN service
SPAIN 3 MRT

MoMe picks Synamedia for Spanish CDN service

Video software provider Synamedia and Spanish systems integrator MoMe have announced the launch of what they describe as Spain's first content delivery network (CDN) service designed specifically for video streaming. The new platform, powered by Synamedia's Fluid EdgeCDN technology, delivers high-quality, low-latency video while giving broadcasters and media providers full control across their delivery networks, said the partners.

Android rolls out carrier onboarding support for RCS messaging, eSIM and satellite
GLOBAL 3 MRT

Android rolls out carrier onboarding support for RCS messaging, eSIM and satellite

Google's Android unit has announced the launch of the Android Network Ready programme. Android Network Ready was created to help eligible mobile carriers and virtual network operators (MVNOs) offer premium Android services and experiences to their customers right after they have purchased a new Android handset. The platform is built on a GSMA-aligned entitlement infrastructure used to automate and digitise customer onboarding, providing a standards-compliant process to streamline carrier rollouts of advance

SNS-JU awards EUR 116 mln funding to 20 6G research projects
EUROPE 3 MRT

SNS-JU awards EUR 116 mln funding to 20 6G research projects

The EU's Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS-JU) has allocated EUR 116 million in public funds to 20 R&D projects aligned with European 6G research and innovation. Announced at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, this additional cohort of 6G and beyond-5G projects takes the total number supported by the SNS-JU to 100. The joint undertaking will invest another EUR 270 million this year and into 2027. Since 2021, SNS-JU has supplied EUR 630 million in public funds, provided through the EU'

MALAYSIA 3 MRT

IEC Telecom launches operations in Malaysia as authorized Starlink reseller

IEC Telecom has officially launched its office in Malaysia, marking the expansion of its enterprise connectivity services across Southeast Asia. IEC Telecom Malaysia introduces enterprise-grade Starlink-powered services designed to boost last-mile connectivity. The company will deliver integrated customised satellite communication services for sectors such as energy, maritime, government, logistics, and remote enterprise operations.

NETHERLANDS 3 MRT

Dutch mobile operators extend antennas deal with local authorities to end-2026

The Dutch mobile operators KPN, Vodafone and Odido have extended an agreement with public authorities on placing mobile antennas by one year, to the end of 2026. The so-called Antenna Covenant is an agreement with the national government and association of municipalities to ease local permitting procedures for placing mobile network equipment. The parties are in talks on a further extension of the agreement beyond 2026, with updated terms. 

EUROPE 3 MRT

Deutsche Telekom to offer new Starlink D2D service in Europe from 2028

Deutsche Telekom is partnering with Starlink to expand mobile coverage with the latter's direct-to-device satellite services. Telekom, which already works with Starlink on the services in the US, said it expects to have the D2D services available in ten European countries by 2028. The company will cover particularly challenging areas, for example due to nature conservation requirements or demanding topography, with Starlink's V2 next-generation mobile technology, to enable compatible smartphones to connect

MALAYSIA 3 MRT

Tune Talk completes first phase of cloud core network modernization with Nokia

Malaysian operator Tune Talk has announced at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 the completion of Phase 1 of its cloud core network modernization in partnership with Nokia. The operator has deployed this cloud native core technology at scale. Phase 1 was completed in January, with Phase 2 now underway to enhance automation, orchestration, and intelligent network capabilities, Tune Talk added.

INDONESIA 3 MRT

IOH launches Security Command Centre powered by Cisco in Jakarta

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has officially launched its Security Command Center (SCC) in Jakarta. The SCC is powered by Cisco's unified security platform Splunk's threat detection and machine analytics, and the local and global expertise of Cisco Customer Experience Services.

SPAIN 3 MRT

Amazon to invest further EUR 18 bln in northern Spain data centre build

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced at MWC plans to invest an additional USD 18 billion on top of the USD 15.7 billion already pledged to expand its data centre infrastructure in Spain and boost AI innovation in the country. The total investment of EUR 33.7 billion will create an estimated 29,900 full-time jobs in the northeastern Aragon region until 2035.

GLOBAL 3 MRT

Huawei presents AI WAN portfolio with quantum protection

Huawei is releasing new products for managing encrypted communication networks. At Mobile World Congress, the company unveiled the company's NG WAN architecture, designed to upgrade IP bearer networks for greater security and resilience, multi dimensional awareness, and network autonomy. The platform includes an encrypted traffic identification engine and intelligent routing solutions to set up protected traffic links. 

GLOBAL 3 MRT

Samsung and AMD extend AI-focused work towards commercial deployments

Samsung Electronics has announced further developments in its collaboration with AMD across its 5G Core, virtualised RAN (vRAN) and private network portfolio, marking a move from joint verification to commercial deployment. The companies said their latest work spans RAN and core network functions, with a focus on software-based and AI-driven architectures. Samsung recently secured a contract with Videotron to deploy 5G non-standalone and 4G LTE core gateway solutions powered by AMD EPYC 9005 Series CPUs.

INDIA 3 MRT

TRAI issues guidelines for IMT spectrum auction

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its recommendations for the auction of International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) spectrum. This move follows a formal request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in May 2025 for guidance on reserve prices, band plans, and auction conditions across several existing frequency bands, including 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz, and 26 GHz.

TURKEY 3 MRT

Turk Telekom, ZTE complete integrated 1.6 Tbps live network trial

Turk Telekom and ZTE have jointly completed a C+L (12 THz) full-band integrated 1.6Tbps live network trial in Istanbul. The trial boosted system capacity, reduced spare part types, and enabled 400GE/800GE service transmission, Turk Telekom said.

INDONESIA 2 MRT

Telkomsel expands Capsyl Cloud platform to its entire customer base with Synchronoss

Synchronoss Technologies has expanded its partnership deal with Indonesian operator Telkomsel. Building on the initial launch of the Capsyl Cloud platform in March 2025, the new agreement focuses on scaling the service to Telkomsel's entire subscriber base, including both prepaid and postpaid users. Telkomsel plans to extend the service to premium tiers and offer prepaid perks for subscribers, with commercial availability targeted for later this year.

KENYA 2 MRT

Ericsson supplies Mini-Link equipment for Safaricom's Kenyan 5G network

Ericsson has extended its partnership with Kenyan operator Safaricom with a multi-year microwave deal to provide reliable 5G capacity. Ericsson will supply all-outdoor E-band and all-outdoor multi-band products and services from its Mini-Link portfolio and will soon enable Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered analytics and automation.

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