NYSE:CHL 14 September 2025 - 30 September 2025

5G Standalone Goes Global, 6G Teasers and Satellite Internet Shake-Up – Telecom Highlights (Oct 8–9, 2025)
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5G Standalone Goes Global, 6G Teasers and Satellite Internet Shake-Up – Telecom Highlights (Oct 8–9, 2025)

In early October 2025, 5G Standalone technology made significant strides on multiple continents. In the United States, AT&T’s announcement of a nationwide 5G SA rollout was a marquee development lightreading.com. This upgrade means AT&T customers with recent phones will increasingly find themselves connected to a pure 5G core network, without any 4G/LTE underpinning lightreading.com. The benefit? Lower latency and advanced capabilities like network slicing – which rival Verizon has already begun offering to priority users on its nearly-complete 5G SA network lightreading.com. Verizon says the “vast majority” of 5G phones on its network are now hooking into standalone 5G in most places lightreading.com. These deployments narrow the lead of T-Mobile, which pioneered 5G SA in the U.S. and is reportedly
October 9, 2025
Mobile Networks Explode: 2.6B on 5G, 6G Hits 280Gbps, But 3.1B Still Offline (Sept 29–30, 2025)
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Mobile Networks Explode: 2.6B on 5G, 6G Hits 280Gbps, But 3.1B Still Offline (Sept 29–30, 2025)

2G/3G phase-out: Many countries are finally shutting legacy networks. The Philippines’ DICT has mandated a full 3G shutdown by Sept 30, 2025 to free spectrum and cut fraud yugatech.com. Two of three carriers there have turned off 3G; Smart will complete by deadline yugatech.com. The regulator highlights security gains: older 2G/3G tech is more vulnerable yugatech.com. Similarly, Qatar’s regulator set Dec 31, 2025 as the 3G switchoff, refarming its radio resources to 4G/5G datacenterdynamics.com. Other Asian nations and Europe have comparable sunset plans by 2025–30 to reallocate those bands. 4G expansion: 4G remains vital, especially in emerging markets. India’s state operator BSNL will finally flip on its pan‑India 4G network on Sept 27, 2025 telecomtalk.info. BSNL is using locally developed
September 30, 2025
Wireless World in Upheaval: 5G Mega-Deals, 6G Breakthroughs & Outages Mark a Pivotal Week
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Wireless World in Upheaval: 5G Mega-Deals, 6G Breakthroughs & Outages Mark a Pivotal Week

VodafoneThree’s £2 Billion 5G Deal: In a major boost to Europe’s telecom vendors, the newly merged Vodafone-Three UK has entrusted its next-generation network to Ericsson and Nokia in a deal worth £2 billion reuters.com. The contract – an eight-year project to modernize and expand 5G across Britain – will see Ericsson take the lead role. The Swedish company confirmed its share at 12.5 billion SEK reuters.com, supplying advanced 5G radio access and core equipment. Nokia will provide its 5G gear to roughly 7,000 sites, marking Nokia’s return as a supplier to Vodafone/Three in the UK reuters.com. This massive investment comes on the heels of Vodafone UK and Three UK’s merger, completed in June. The combined operator pledged £11 billion over
September 22, 2025
Global Mobile Internet Upheaval: Outages, 5G Power Plays & 6G Breakthroughs (Sept 20–21, 2025)
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Global Mobile Internet Upheaval: Outages, 5G Power Plays & 6G Breakthroughs (Sept 20–21, 2025)

Even as 5G marks its fourth anniversary in early-adopter markets, the past two days underscored how its expansion remains in full swing globally. In the UK, joint venture operator Virgin Media O2 announced a major milestone: its new 5G Standalone network now spans 500 towns and cities, reaching roughly 49 million people totaltele.com. This is Britain’s largest deployment of true 5G to date. Subscribers with compatible devices can enjoy broader coverage, higher speeds and lower latency with no extra fees. “We are investing £2 million every single day to improve our mobile network… expanding 5G SA to 500 towns and 70% of the population,” said VMO2 CTO Jeanie York, calling the rollout a future-proofing move that will unlock new digital
September 21, 2025
Global GSM Internet Frenzy: 5G Milestones, 6G Speed Records & Satellite Mega-Deals Rock 48 Hours
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Global GSM Internet Frenzy: 5G Milestones, 6G Speed Records & Satellite Mega-Deals Rock 48 Hours

Even as 5G marks its third anniversary in many markets, the past two days saw major network expansions that highlight a fast-evolving mobile landscape. In the UK, joint venture operator Virgin Media O2 announced its next-gen 5G Standalone network now blankets 500 towns and cities, reaching roughly 49 million people totaltele.com. This makes it Britain’s largest SA deployment to date, delivering broader coverage, higher speeds and lower latency for customers with compatible devices. “We are investing £2 million every single day to improve our mobile network… expanding 5G SA to 500 towns and 70% of the population,” said VMO2 CTO Jeanie York, calling the rollout a future-proof move to unlock new digital innovations totaltele.com. Analysts lauded the milestone: “Expanding 5G
September 17, 2025
Global GSM Internet Shake-Up: 6G Breakthroughs, Satellite Pacts & 5G Milestones Rock 48 Hours
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Global GSM Internet Shake-Up: 6G Breakthroughs, Satellite Pacts & 5G Milestones Rock 48 Hours

Massive 5G network expansions over the past two days point to a fast-evolving global mobile landscape. In the UK, joint-venture operator Virgin Media O2 announced its next-gen 5G Standalone network now spans 500 towns and cities – reaching roughly 49 million people, about 70% of the population totaltele.com. This marks Britain’s largest SA deployment to date. Customers with compatible devices can enjoy broader coverage, higher speeds and lower latency at no extra cost. “We are investing £2 million every single day to improve our mobile network… expanding 5G SA to 500 towns and 70% of the population,” said Jeanie York, CTO of VMO2, calling the rollout a future-proofing move that will unlock new digital innovations totaltele.com. Analysts agree hitting 500
September 16, 2025
GSM Internet Frenzy: 48 Hours of Blazing 6G Trials, 5G Power Plays & IoT Innovations (Sept 14–15, 2025)
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GSM Internet Frenzy: 48 Hours of Blazing 6G Trials, 5G Power Plays & IoT Innovations (Sept 14–15, 2025)

Even as 5G marks its third anniversary in many markets, new countries and carriers are lighting up networks or expanding coverage to reach more users. Israel’s 5G launch has quickly become a case study in rapid deployment and competitive pricing. The Ministry of Communications finalized a long-awaited spectrum tender, awarding licenses to three incumbents – Pelephone, Partner, and HOT Mobile – which had been testing 5G in limited areas bez-kabli.pl. Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi proclaimed it “the dawn of a new era” for Israel’s telecom sector as 5G is poised to “bring [the nation] into the next era of technology” with ubiquitous high-speed connectivity bez-kabli.pl. All three winning operators immediately ramped up service: they’re offering huge data bundles for roughly
September 15, 2025
5G Power Plays, Spectrum Shake-Ups & Internet Blackouts – Global Mobile Roundup (Sept 13–14, 2025)
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5G Power Plays, Spectrum Shake-Ups & Internet Blackouts – Global Mobile Roundup (Sept 13–14, 2025)

5G rollouts and spectrum in APAC: Across Asia-Pacific, operators advanced their mobile broadband ambitions. China Mobile showcased a cutting-edge 6G trial at the China Internet Conference, claiming the world’s first small-scale 6G network with ten prototype base stations caliber.az caliber.az. Peak wireless speeds reached an astonishing 280 Gbps – transmitting a 50 GB file in just 1.4 seconds – hinting at the leaps 6G could bring in the 2030s caliber.az. While 6G remains experimental, China Mobile emphasized it already runs the world’s largest 5G network and is contributing to hundreds of global 5G standards caliber.az. In India, attention turned to crucial mid-band spectrum for 5G’s future. Ericsson’s global CTO Erik Ekudden urged India’s government to allocate the 6 GHz band
September 14, 2025