Telecommunications 19 February 2026 - 29 March 2026

Vodafone Group PLC Accelerates Share Buyback With 5.4 Million Shares Ahead of Year-End
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Vodafone Group PLC Accelerates Share Buyback With 5.4 Million Shares Ahead of Year-End

Vodafone bought 5.4 million shares for treasury on Tuesday, more than doubling its buyback pace as the financial year closed. The company paid an average 111.74 pence per share. Vodafone now holds over 1.2 billion treasury shares, with 23.1 billion shares outstanding. The buyback follows the cancellation of 549.6 million treasury shares and the sale of its VodafoneZiggo stake.
March 31, 2026
Telstra Group Limited Faces 1 Million-Sq-Km Coverage Map Threat as Optus, TPG Back Tougher Rules
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Telstra Group Limited Faces 1 Million-Sq-Km Coverage Map Threat as Optus, TPG Back Tougher Rules

Optus and TPG have backed tougher mobile coverage-map rules that could force Telstra to remove about 1 million square kilometres from its claimed coverage, ahead of an ACMA decision due March 31. Telstra says 1.5 million customers a month use service below the proposed signal threshold and warns the change would cut a third of its mapped reach. The ACCC supports the stricter rules, citing misleading maps.
March 29, 2026
Vodafone Group PLC Share Price Rises as Berenberg Lifts Target and Buyback Continues
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Vodafone Group PLC Share Price Rises as Berenberg Lifts Target and Buyback Continues

Vodafone shares rose 0.28% to 107.95 pence Friday after the company bought back 2 million shares and Berenberg raised its target price to 123 pence. The buyback is part of a €500 million tranche launched in February, with €3.5 billion already completed since May 2024. Vodafone reported 5.4% third-quarter service revenue growth and maintained full-year profit guidance. Germany remains a competitive challenge.
March 21, 2026
BT Group plc stock price climbs after Ofcom extends Openreach rules and widens price cap
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BT Group plc stock price climbs after Ofcom extends Openreach rules and widens price cap

BT Group shares climbed 2.5% to 220 pence after Ofcom set new five-year rules for Openreach and expanded a wholesale price cap. Ofcom said full-fibre broadband now reaches 78% of UK homes, with a cap on prices for speeds up to 80 Mbit/s. BT shares are up nearly 37% over the past year. Openreach will review the changes, while rivals urged continued oversight.
March 17, 2026
Vodafone Share Price Today: Stock Rises as Buyback Continues, Germany in Focus
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Vodafone Share Price Today: Stock Rises as Buyback Continues, Germany in Focus

Vodafone shares climbed to 110.70 pence in London on Friday after the company disclosed further buybacks, purchasing 2 million shares each on March 11 and 12. The stock remains 8.5% below its February peak despite a 45% gain over the past year. Investors continue to watch Germany’s performance and the impact of the UK merger. Treasury holdings now total 1.7617 billion shares.
March 13, 2026
Telstra Group Limited warns Australia map rules could cut 1 million sq km from coverage claims
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Telstra Group Limited warns Australia map rules could cut 1 million sq km from coverage claims

Telstra warned Australia’s draft mobile coverage-map standard would mark areas used by 1.5 million customers a month as having no service, forcing it to remove about 1 million square km from its maps. The Australian Communications and Media Authority must finalize the rules by March 31, with implementation set for June 30. The ACCC supports stricter mapping, citing unreliable current maps and risks for consumers. Optus and TPG also weighed in on the proposed -115 dBm signal threshold.
March 11, 2026
Telstra Group Limited becomes first Australian telco live with anti-fraud APIs as Optus joins, TPG waits
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Telstra Group Limited becomes first Australian telco live with anti-fraud APIs as Optus joins, TPG waits

Telstra has launched GSMA Open Gateway anti-fraud APIs, starting with Number Verification, becoming the first Australian carrier to do so. Optus is collaborating with Telstra on network APIs, while TPG is not yet participating. Telstra reported a 9.4% rise in first-half profit to A$1.12 billion and will pay a 10.5 cent interim dividend on March 27.
March 6, 2026
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) lands TELUS equity deal for Canada satellite-to-phone service, adds Africa’s Axian
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) lands TELUS equity deal for Canada satellite-to-phone service, adds Africa’s Axian

AST SpaceMobile and TELUS signed a deal to launch satellite-powered texting, voice, and data in remote Canada by late 2026, with TELUS investing in ground infrastructure and taking an equity stake. AST also partnered with Axian Telecom for direct-to-device mobile broadband in Africa, pending approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed. AST shares fell about 12% to $92.72 in New York trading.
March 5, 2026
AST SpaceMobile stock jumps as Telus takes stake — Canada deal and Africa push in focus
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps as Telus takes stake — Canada deal and Africa push in focus

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 13% to $104.89 after Telus agreed to invest and partner on satellite-powered mobile service in Canada, targeting a late 2026 launch. AXIAN Telecom also signed to deploy AST’s network in Africa, pending approvals. Taiwan Mobile and France’s Orange announced separate collaborations with AST for direct-to-device satellite services. About 20.8 million AST shares traded Wednesday.
March 5, 2026
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock jumps on Telus equity stake in Canada satellite-to-phone plan
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock jumps on Telus equity stake in Canada satellite-to-phone plan

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 13% Wednesday after Telus announced it will take an equity stake and invest in ground infrastructure to support satellite-to-phone coverage in Canada. Telus plans to offer satellite-powered mobile services in remote areas by late 2026. AST also signed a partnership with AXIAN Telecom to launch direct-to-device service in Africa, pending regulatory approval. AST’s market value reached about $17.6 billion.
March 5, 2026
AST SpaceMobile stock jumps after Telus signs Canada satellite-to-phone deal, takes equity stake
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps after Telus signs Canada satellite-to-phone deal, takes equity stake

TELUS will take an equity stake in AST SpaceMobile and invest in ground infrastructure to support satellite-to-phone service across Canada, the companies said Wednesday. AST shares rose about 12% after the announcement. Service is planned for late 2026 using standard smartphones and low-Earth-orbit satellites. AST reported Q4 revenue of $54.3 million and a net loss of $74 million.
March 4, 2026
Nokia taps Google Cloud ‘agentic AI’ as Vodafone, Orange join its Network as Code push
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Nokia taps Google Cloud ‘agentic AI’ as Vodafone, Orange join its Network as Code push

Nokia said it will expand its Network as Code platform to include Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, and Orange, and integrate Google Cloud’s agentic AI into network APIs. The move comes as operators seek new 5G revenue and automation options. Nokia also announced new deals with TIM Brasil and Deutsche Telekom on AI-ready 5G networks. OP Corporate Bank downgraded Nokia to “reduce” with a target price of 6.30 euros.
March 4, 2026
AST SpaceMobile stock jumps after Q4 revenue spike as Orange signs up for satellite-to-phone tests
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps after Q4 revenue spike as Orange signs up for satellite-to-phone tests

AST SpaceMobile reported fourth-quarter revenue of $54.3 million, up from $1.9 million a year earlier, but posted a wider loss per share at 26 cents. Shares rose about 10% after the company disclosed over $3.9 billion in cash and liquidity. Orange and Vodafone announced new deals to add satellite connectivity to mobile networks in Europe and Africa. Investors remain focused on launch schedules and conversion of operator agreements into paid services.
March 3, 2026
Intel stock slips as Ericsson 6G push lands at Mobile World Congress — what traders watch next
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Intel stock slips as Ericsson 6G push lands at Mobile World Congress — what traders watch next

Intel shares fell about 1% to $45.15 late Monday morning, trailing gains in Nvidia and AMD, as MWC Barcelona opened. Intel and Ericsson announced an expanded “AI-native 6G” partnership, aiming to accelerate commercial network development. Investors await more customer details and Intel’s next investor event on March 4. Market sentiment was cautious amid rising oil prices and Middle East tensions.
March 2, 2026
AST SpaceMobile stock drops, setting up a high-stakes Monday as Vodafone JV goes live
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AST SpaceMobile stock drops, setting up a high-stakes Monday as Vodafone JV goes live

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 7.7% to $79.19 Friday, ending a volatile week ahead of its March 2 quarterly business update. The company’s European joint venture with Vodafone has launched, with ground stations under construction in Spain and the UK. Recent filings show $1.075 billion in convertible notes outstanding and equity offerings to fund debt repurchases. Virgin Media O2 launched a rival satellite-to-phone service this week.
March 1, 2026
Broadcom stock holds steady after-hours as AVGO rolls out a 6G chip — what to watch next
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Broadcom stock holds steady after-hours as AVGO rolls out a 6G chip — what to watch next

Broadcom closed at $333.99, up 0.1%, and held steady after hours following the launch of its BroadPeak 6G-ready radio chip for massive MIMO base stations. The company said the chip cuts power use by up to 40% and is shipping to early-access customers. Investors are watching for Friday’s PCE inflation report and Broadcom’s earnings update in early March. U.S. stocks ended lower, with tech shares under pressure.
February 20, 2026
Liberty Global stock price holds near $13 after VodafoneZiggo buyout plan sparks 17% jump
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Liberty Global stock price holds near $13 after VodafoneZiggo buyout plan sparks 17% jump

Liberty Global agreed to buy Vodafone’s 50% stake in VodafoneZiggo for €1 billion cash plus equity, giving Liberty full control of the Dutch joint venture. Liberty’s shares were little changed premarket Thursday after a 17% jump Wednesday. The deal includes plans for a 2027 Amsterdam listing and spin-off, pending regulatory approval. Vodafone will receive €1 billion and a 10% stake in the new Ziggo Group.
February 19, 2026
Nokia stock edges higher after Citymesh flips on “5G Core SaaS” with AWS
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Nokia stock edges higher after Citymesh flips on “5G Core SaaS” with AWS

Nokia shares rose 0.45% in Helsinki after Citymesh launched what Nokia called the world’s first commercial 5G core network delivered as software-as-a-service on AWS. The service runs across Belgian enterprise sites and supports a new mobile offer for small businesses. Investors await more details at MWC Barcelona in early March and Nokia’s April results.
February 19, 2026
Crown Castle stock (CCI) steadies in premarket after 5% slide as analysts, rates loom
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Crown Castle stock (CCI) steadies in premarket after 5% slide as analysts, rates loom

Crown Castle shares traded near $87.43 premarket Thursday after a 4.8% drop in the prior session. Barclays lowered its price target to $91 and maintained an Equalweight rating. The company faces investor scrutiny over interest rates, a $3.5 billion DISH payment dispute, and a restructuring plan with $30 million in charges and a 20% workforce cut.
February 19, 2026
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