Satellite cellular network provider AST SpaceMobile has strengthened its partnership with telecom giant Vodafone. The agreement, extending through 2034, enables Vodafone to integrate satellite-based cellular connectivity across its main markets and to offer those services to other operators via its Partner Markets programme. This expanded collaboration advances both companies’ shared goal of delivering dependable global … Read more

Wireless telecommunications developer LightSquared Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after owner Philip Falcone was unable to resolve protracted disputes with creditors. Based in Virginia, LightSquared pursued an ambitious goal — in Falcone’s words, “to provide wireless connectivity to every American.” The company said the bankruptcy filing was necessary “to preserve the value … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/stocknshares) The UK’s largest fixed-line telecommunications company and its biggest mobile operator are set to merge. On paper, this appears to be a straightforward and logical combination of two market-defining players. In practice, however, the implications are far more complex. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved BT’s acquisition of EE, concluding … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/kynny) The GSMA, the global association representing mobile network operators and the wider mobile ecosystem, has released a set of IoT security guidelines aimed at enabling safer deployment of Internet of Things services and devices. Created in collaboration with operators, vendors, and industry stakeholders, the GSMA IoT Security Guidelines are intended to support … Read more

The telecom industry faces distinct challenges that require fresh, strategic thinking to remain competitive. Intense market rivalry, rapid technological change, and rising customer expectations create an environment where continuous adaptation is essential. Telecom providers must constantly balance service quality with cost efficiency while finding ways to stand out. Customers now expect faster, more reliable, and … Read more

As global internet expansion slows and infrastructure shortfalls persist, the latest findings from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) offer a sobering assessment. Published at the close of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) in Baku, the Global Connectivity Report 2025 documents a shift: the era of easy, organic network growth is drawing to a close. … Read more

European security officials now believe two Russian satellites closely approached around 17 key geostationary connectivity satellites launched by Europe over the past three years. For telecom operators and wholesale carriers that depend on satellite backhaul, this activity exposes infrastructure long assumed to be physically secure to fresh cyber and kinetic threats. Geostationary satellites orbit roughly … Read more

Expectations were high for a surge in 5G Standalone (5G SA) deployments in 2023, but the first half of the year produced only seven full launches. STL Partners currently lists 30 additional 5G SA deployments as “in progress” on its tracker. In a recent report, the telecom research firm assessed how likely those deployments are … Read more

Wikipedia, one of the most visited websites in the world, temporarily replaced its English-language pages with a protest landing page to draw attention to controversial anti-piracy bills moving through the US Congress. For 24 hours the site directed English-speaking visitors to an explanation of the concerns surrounding the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the … Read more

Research and analysis firm IDATE predicts that the total number of mobile customers worldwide will exceed eight billion by the end of 2018. At the same time, SON (Self-Optimising Network) solutions provider Cellwize warns that this surge could push some networks into severe congestion, causing failure rates for IoT and M2M applications to rise to … Read more