Satellite operator Eutelsat appoints telecom veteran Jean-François Fallacher as CEO, another sign of satellite and telecom convergence In a move that underscores the broader ways in which satellite and terrestrial telecommunications are merging, French satellite operator Eutelsat has appointed ex-Orange …
Catherine Sbeglia Nin
Catherine Sbeglia Nin
Catherine Sbeglia Nin is the Managing Editor for RCR Wireless News, where she covers topics such as Wi-Fi, network infrastructure, AI and edge computing. She also produced and hosted Arden Media's podcast Well, technically... After studying English and Film & Media Studies at The University of Rochester, she moved to Madison, WI. Having already lived on both coasts, she thought she’d give the middle a try. So far, she likes it very much.
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MediaTek reported consolidated revenue of approximately $4.7 billion USD, an increase of 11.1% from the previous quarter MediaTek reported its Q1 2025 earnings on April 30 — Here are some of the top takeaways: 1. Revenue up, but margin and profit …
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AT&T is panning for broadband gold in Arizona, teaming with PRIME FiBER to expand fiber coverage AT&T and PRIME FiBER are extending their open-access fiber partnership into Arizona, marking a significant milestone in their mission to expand high-speed internet access …
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Frontier added 107,000 fiber subscribers in Q1 2025 — outpacing expectations and boosting its appeal ahead of Verizon’s $20 billion acquisition Frontier Communications kicked off 2025 with a strong quarter, fueled by the company’s continued investment in fiber infrastructure. In …
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T-Mobile US leads in growth, AT&T balances fiber and wireless and Verizon leans on loyalty perks in Q1 2025 If you’re looking for a quick read on the U.S. carrier landscape in Q1 2025, it probably goes like this: T-Mobile …
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Corning’s strong quarter was buoyed by explosive growth in its enterprise optical business and rising demand for gen AI solutions Corning Incorporated delivered better-than-expected Q1 2025 results this week, buoyed by explosive growth in its enterprise optical business and rising …
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Amazon plans to deploy a constellation of 3,236 satellites to provide high-speed internet to remote and underserved areas Amazon took a major step forward in its plans to build a global satellite internet network on Sunday, successfully launching its first …
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Postpaid and fiber growth fuel Q1 gains as AT&T homes in on 30 million-location fiber milestone AT&T kicked off 2025 on strong footing, reporting robust financial and operational performance in the first quarter and reaffirming its full-year guidance, citing growth …
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Despite losing 356,000 postpaid phone subscribers, Verizon posts record EBITDA and reaffirms 2025 outlook Verizon posted strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, bolstered by strategic consumer initiatives, continued broadband growth and disciplined cost management. The telec reported …
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Don’t let the little birthday cakes fool you — Verizon’s witty DBIR delivers serious warnings about growing cybersecurity threats Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) reads different. It’s witty, oddly charming, and — yes — includes kiwi birds, robots …
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The roaming connection between Vodafone and A1 was enabled through a 5G SA architecture leveraging Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core and SEPP platforms Britain’s Vodafone Group and Austria’s A1 Group have announced a key milestone: a successful 5G Standalone (SA) roaming …
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The acquisition of Metro Fiber Networks will expand FiberLight’s existing footprint in Virginia by integrating MFN’s conduit and fiber infrastructure FiberLight has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Metro Fiber Networks (MFN), a regional fiber provider operating in Richmond …
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Later this year, select first responders using AT&T FirstNet will participate in trials to evaluate public safety-grade connectivity enabled by satellite The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted AT&T and AST SpaceMobile permission to test direct-to-cell satellite connectivity using spectrum …
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In a world of cloud-native infrastructure, is the network still the backbone — or just another service in the stack? As telecom networks evolve into cloud-native, software-defined platforms, operators are being forced to ask an uncomfortable question: In a world …
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Telcos are adopting chaos engineering to test resiliency, reduce downtime and ensure systems can withstand real-world failures — before they happen. As telecom networks adopt increasingly complex cloud-native architectures, traditional notions of reliability are being upended. In place of static, …
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As agentic AI gains traction, chipmakers like MediaTek are building for a future where devices anticipate and execute complex tasks autonomously This week, MediaTek announced the Dimensity 9400+, the latest addition to its flagship Dimensity chipset family. Designed for next-gen …
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DevOps is the strategy of bringing together development and operations teams to collaborate to automate the network lifecycle; CI/CD is the execution of this strategy Vertically integrated, monolithic systems are reliable, but slow to evolve. By decomposing functions into microservices, …
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This test was carried out as part of a Nordic military exercise and represents a key milestone in leveraging commercial 5G networks for defense applications In a major leap forward for mission-critical communications, Nokia, Telia and the Finnish Defense Forces …
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Boost Mobile gains speed and flexibility with Open RAN — but hardware cost savings remain elusive As 5G continues its global rollout, the question for operators isn’t whether to adopt it — but how. For Boost Mobile, the answer is …
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As user behavior continues to shift mobile data consumption toward Wi-Fi, telcos like AT&T are doubling down on Wi-Fi offload strategies A new partnership between AT&T and Karrier One, announced today, aims to significantly expand global Wi-Fi offload coverage while …
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As networks go cloud-native, telecom operators face pivotal choices between telco private clouds or public and hybrid clouds As telecom networks transition to cloud-native architectures, operators face key decisions about cloud deployment models. Before, telco clouds were private clouds — …
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This Verizon showcase suggests that after years of limited tangible, scalable implementations, private 5G is finally moving from pilot to production As broadcasters face mounting pressure to manage dozens of camera feeds, navigate spotty connectivity and capture every critical moment …
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SK Telecom says the partnership will increase its ability to deliver ‘high-impact AI intelligence tailored to the evolving needs of telecom and adjacent industries’ SK Telecom has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with global raw materials and logistics data …
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The potential divestment marks another step in Cellnex CEO Marco Patuano’s strategy around shifting from expansion to consolidation Spanish tower operator Cellnex is reportedly preparing to sell its majority stake in its Swiss operations, with expectations that the deal could …
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Comcast Business says its purchase of Nitel will deliver smarter, more secure and more agile networking solutions for enterprise customers Comcast Business has officially brought network-as-a-service (NaaS) provider Nitel into the fold, completing its acquisition of the Chicago-based company from global …