Approximately 4,400 Starlink satellites will be moved to lower orbits across 2026
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Switching orbits: Starlink will re-orbit all its satellites operating at 550 km to 480 km from the Earth in 2026.
Safety first: Michael Nicolls, VP of engineering at SpaceX,...
Hiberus will acquire and manage Telefónica Tech’s local operations in Colombia, Mexico and Chile
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Telefónica simplifies LatAm structure – Local operations in Colombia, Mexico and Chile will be transferred to Hiberus as part of the Transform & Grow strategy.
Regional presence...
GlobalData analyst Kantipudi Pradeepthi said that fiber has become central to China’s connectivity model
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Fiber now underpins nearly all fixed broadband in China – With 99% of lines on fiber, operators and policymakers rely on it as the backbone for...
Using machine learning, du can autonomously manage network capacity based on customer requirements
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First autonomous slicing deployment – du and Nokia report the first use of 5G Advanced autonomous slicing, adding real-time, self-adjusting performance control for a wide range of...
ABI Research identifies the fastest growth in 'carpeted verticals' such as retail, stadiums and financial services, where slicing requirements are simpler
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Network slicing will scale from $6.1B to $67.5B by 2030 – A tenfold jump fueled by 70% CAGR, SA...
As part of the agreement, SK Telecom will contribute operational data and nationwide test environments
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Samsung and SKT sign a 6G-focused MOU – Collaboration targets AI-RAN advances such as channel estimation, distributed MIMO and next-generation schedulers to improve performance and...
Nokia will deliver its energy-efficient, AI-ready AirScale RAN portfolio, including Habrok Massive MIMO radios for the n78 band
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Telefónica Germany extends its RAN deal with Nokia to 2030 – New contract covers Cloud RAN deployment, RAN modernization and a nationwide...
Nokia expects to allocate $3.5 billion to U.S.-based R&D, covering next-generation connectivity technologies
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$4B to expand U.S. operations – The plan adds major R&D and manufacturing investments on top of earlier spending linked to the Infinera acquisition.
Advanced networking R&D –...
TalayLink has extended the Interlink cable, which Google revealed under the Australia Connect initiative in 2023
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New Australia–Thailand subsea cable – Google introduced the TalayLink cable, creating a diverse route through the Indian Ocean and extending last year’s Interlink initiative.
Two...
SoftBank noted that the outdoor trial, conducted with Nokia since June 2025, involved three experimental Massive MIMO base stations installed across Tokyo’s Ginza district
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7GHz shows strong urban coverage – Field tests in Tokyo found the band can reach main...
Meta has said that the system connects East and West Africa in a single loop and links the continent to the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe
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2Africa subsea build is now complete – The 45,000-km open-access system connects 33...
The report shows that fixed communications service revenue across APAC is expected to expand at a CAGR of 1% from 2025 to 2030
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Fiber remains APAC’s core growth engine – Despite modest overall revenue expansion, fiber-based broadband adoption will keep...
Google noted that the system is designed to expand the reach, reliability and resilience of digital infrastructure across the Indian Ocean
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Google launches the Dhivaru cable system – A new subsea route linking the Maldives, Christmas Island and Oman...
Omdia said the top vendors in Q3 at a global scale were Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, ZTE, and Samsung
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$8B global RAN market in Q3 – Omdia reports total RAN hardware and software revenue reached approximately $8B in Q3 2025.
Global vendor...
According to U Mobile, the funds will primarily be used for capital expenditure and working capital related to its 5G network buildout
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RM4.3bn facility secured – One of Malaysia’s largest syndicated Ringgit financings will support U Mobile’s capex and working...
The new Nokia switches support both the firm’s SR Linux NOS and open-source SONiC and also are available in liquid- and air-cooled variants
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Doubles data throughput – The 7220 IXR-H6 series reaches 102.4 Tb/s and 1.6 TE speeds, supporting next-gen...
SoftBank's CFO Yoshimitsu Goto said the sale of Nvidia shares provided liquidity to fund the company's growing commitment to OpenAI
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Record-breaking profit – SoftBank’s fiscal Q2 net profit hit JPY2.5 trillion, driven by AI-linked gains and the performance of its...
du said that the achievement supports the UAE’s broader digital transformation, enabling higher throughput for AI workloads, real-time data analytics, and ultra-HD streaming
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6.3 Gbps record on live 5G network – du achieved the highest 5G downlink speed to date...
Through the agreement with Nokia, Telia Company will upgrade its 5G networks in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and Lithuania
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Telia adopts 5G SA core – The operator will deploy Nokia’s cloud-native 5G SA core across five markets to strengthen automation...
Nokia said that the deal includes its latest AirScale portfolio, featuring Habrok Massive MIMO radios and AirScale baseband units
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Network overhaul – The agreement covers 4G modernization and 5G expansion across Western Japan using Nokia’s AirScale portfolio.
AI at the core...
Telefónica explained that the growth plan focuses on technological modernization, operational simplification, and AI-driven innovation
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Accelerate growth – Telefónica’s Transform & Grow strategy focuses on AI, network modernization, and operational efficiency across Spain, Germany, the U.K., and Brazil.
Efficiency and profitability...
For Telefonica, the transaction is aligned with its ongoing strategy to streamline its portfolio and reduce exposure in Latin America
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Telefonica exits Ecuador – The Spanish operator completed the sale of its Ecuadorian business to Millicom, aligning with its strategy...
Dell’Oro estimates 6G-related RAN capex will represent 55–60% of total RAN investments between 2029 and 2034
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6G capex – Dell’Oro expects major RAN investments starting late in the decade, led by Massive MIMO deployments across Sub-7GHz and cmWave spectrum.
Flat RAN...
Korea, Iceland, Spain, Finland, and Lithuania lead the OECD with more than 80% of fixed broadband delivered via fiber
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Fiber dominates – Fiber penetration across OECD countries surged to 47%, becoming the backbone of digital economies and overtaking legacy DSL...
