Telecommunications 19 January 2026 - 19 February 2026

Nokia stock edges higher after Citymesh flips on “5G Core SaaS” with AWS

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

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
AT&T stock barely moves after-hours as NYC pension funds sue over diversity disclosure vote

AT&T stock barely moves after-hours as NYC pension funds sue over diversity disclosure vote

Four New York City pension funds sued AT&T in Manhattan federal court after the company excluded a workforce diversity disclosure proposal from its 2026 annual meeting ballot. AT&T shares were little changed after-hours, last at $28.68. Investors are watching upcoming webcasts with CFO Pascal Desroches and COO Jeff McElfresh, starting Feb. 24.
February 18, 2026
Verizon stock price edges higher after 10-K filing flags cash flow gains — and a stubborn pressure point

Verizon stock price edges higher after 10-K filing flags cash flow gains — and a stubborn pressure point

Verizon shares rose 0.2% to $49.13 Tuesday after its annual report showed 2025 net income of $17.2 billion, free cash flow of $20.1 billion, and total debt of $158.2 billion. Wireless service revenue climbed to $83.7 billion, but the company warned that phone promotions will weigh on 2026 growth. Investors await updates from executives at conferences on Feb. 24 and March 2.
February 17, 2026
T-Mobile stock ticks up as a Rule 144 filing flags insider selling — what TMUS traders are watching

T-Mobile stock ticks up as a Rule 144 filing flags insider selling — what TMUS traders are watching

T-Mobile shares rose 0.8% to $221.31 Tuesday after a regulatory filing showed a planned sale of 10,240 shares worth $2.26 million. The move comes as tech stocks remain volatile ahead of Friday’s PCE inflation data. T-Mobile recently raised its 2026 share buyback target to $5 billion and will stop reporting postpaid phone subscriber net adds this quarter.
February 17, 2026
T-Mobile stock (TMUS) set for post-holiday test after Wells Fargo target lift and €2.5 billion bond sale

T-Mobile stock (TMUS) set for post-holiday test after Wells Fargo target lift and €2.5 billion bond sale

T-Mobile US shares closed at $219.52 on Feb. 13, up about 2.3%, ahead of a market holiday. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $235 and kept an Overweight rating. The next dividend is $1.02 a share, record date Feb. 27, payment March 12. T-Mobile USA plans to sell €2.5 billion in senior notes, with the deal set to close Feb. 19.
February 16, 2026
BT share price slides in London as investors size up Openreach shift and fibre economics

BT share price slides in London as investors size up Openreach shift and fibre economics

BT shares fell 1.2% to 207.8 pence by mid-morning Monday, trailing a firmer FTSE 100. Investors focused on Openreach customer churn, fibre connections, and cash-flow targets ahead of BT’s full-year results in May. A recent management reshuffle put Katie Milligan in charge of Openreach as the fibre build nears completion. BT last reported a 4% revenue drop and 571,000 net fibre connections for the quarter.
February 16, 2026
T-Mobile stock rallies again — bond sale, reporting shake-up and a holiday-shortened week ahead

T-Mobile stock rallies again — bond sale, reporting shake-up and a holiday-shortened week ahead

T-Mobile shares rose 2.25% to $219.50 Friday, marking a fifth straight gain and outperforming Verizon and AT&T. The company agreed to sell €2.5 billion in euro notes, with proceeds for buybacks, dividends, and refinancing. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day. T-Mobile will stop reporting postpaid phone net adds from Q1 2026, shifting to accounts and ARPA as key metrics.
February 14, 2026
Singapore lifts lid on UNC3886 telecom hack hitting Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba

Singapore lifts lid on UNC3886 telecom hack hitting Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba

Hackers linked to UNC3886 breached parts of all four major Singapore telcos’ networks in 2025, authorities said Tuesday. No service disruptions or evidence of stolen customer data were found. A multi-agency response, Operation CYBER GUARDIAN, lasted over 11 months. Officials said attackers used a zero-day exploit and exfiltrated some technical network data.
February 10, 2026
Verizon’s best subscriber surge in six years comes with upbeat 2026 forecast and a $25 billion buyback

Verizon’s best subscriber surge in six years comes with upbeat 2026 forecast and a $25 billion buyback

Verizon raised its 2026 adjusted profit and free cash flow forecasts after adding 616,000 postpaid phone subscribers in the fourth quarter, its best result since 2019. The company approved a share buyback plan of up to $25 billion over three years, with at least $3 billion set for 2026. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $36.4 billion, with adjusted earnings of $1.09 per share.
January 30, 2026
FCC loosens 6 GHz Wi‑Fi rules — new higher‑power outdoor devices get green light

FCC loosens 6 GHz Wi‑Fi rules — new higher‑power outdoor devices get green light

The FCC has approved geofenced variable power devices for unlicensed use in the 6 GHz band, allowing higher power operation indoors and outdoors under new rules. The order sets power limits, creates exclusion zones, and seeks comment on expanding 6 GHz access, including for cruise ships. Industry groups welcomed the move, citing potential for increased Wi-Fi capacity and new device types.
January 30, 2026
Comcast’s broadband losses deepen again — and the company is freezing prices in 2026

Comcast’s broadband losses deepen again — and the company is freezing prices in 2026

Comcast lost 181,000 broadband subscribers in Q4, a steeper decline than analysts expected. The company will freeze broadband prices through 2026 and offer new bundles with free mobile lines. Theme parks and Peacock drove profits above forecasts, despite widening streaming losses. Revenue reached $32.31 billion; adjusted earnings were 84 cents per share.
January 29, 2026
T-Mobile service suddenly dies overnight — why phones flipped to SOS and what we know now

T-Mobile service suddenly dies overnight — why phones flipped to SOS and what we know now

T-Mobile users across several U.S. regions lost service overnight, with many phones switching to “SOS” mode around 12:20 a.m. Eastern, according to outage trackers. Metro by T-Mobile and Google Fi customers also reported disruptions. Service was restored quickly, but T-Mobile has not disclosed the cause. Complaints dropped off within about an hour.
January 29, 2026
Rocket Lab’s first 2026 launch puts Open Cosmos telecom satellites in orbit — and the Europe angle is getting louder

Rocket Lab’s first 2026 launch puts Open Cosmos telecom satellites in orbit — and the Europe angle is getting louder

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket launched two Open Cosmos satellites into a 1,050-km orbit Thursday, marking the start of Open Cosmos’ low-Earth-orbit telecom constellation. The mission, named “The Cosmos Will See You Now,” lifted off from New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula at 11:52 p.m. local time. Open Cosmos said the launch follows its recent acquisition of high-priority Ka-band spectrum for broadband services.
January 22, 2026
Bezos’ Blue Origin takes on Starlink with TeraWave plan for 5,408 satellites

Bezos’ Blue Origin takes on Starlink with TeraWave plan for 5,408 satellites

Blue Origin announced plans to begin deploying its TeraWave satellite constellation in late 2027, targeting enterprise, data center, and government clients. The network will use 5,408 satellites in low and medium Earth orbit, offering symmetrical speeds up to 6 terabits per second. TeraWave will not serve individual consumers. Pricing and revenue targets have not been disclosed.
January 22, 2026
Verizon outage fallout: Visible customers get $5 credits as carrier stays quiet on what broke

Verizon outage fallout: Visible customers get $5 credits as carrier stays quiet on what broke

Verizon restored service after a 10-hour outage last week that affected hundreds of thousands of users. The company is issuing $20 credits to affected customers, while Visible users report an additional $5 credit. Verizon blamed a software issue but has not disclosed the cause or number of impacted accounts. AT&T and T-Mobile reported no disruptions during the incident.
January 19, 2026
Optimum Mobile shakes up international roaming with $35 weekly Travel Pass and new calling plans

Optimum Mobile shakes up international roaming with $35 weekly Travel Pass and new calling plans

Optimum Mobile launched a $35-per-week Travel Pass for international data and introduced monthly calling plans starting at $5 for Mexico and Canada, and $15 for 181 countries. The new add-ons target both new and existing customers. Unlimited Max plan users now get expanded roaming and calling benefits in Mexico, Canada, and the Dominican Republic. Cable-backed mobile providers captured 39% of U.S. smartphone net additions in Q3 2025.
January 19, 2026
Jio beats China Unicom in 5G users as India’s AirFibre broadband bet grows

Jio beats China Unicom in 5G users as India’s AirFibre broadband bet grows

Reliance Jio overtook China Unicom to become the world’s third-largest 5G operator, reaching 253 million users by end-2025, GSMA Intelligence said. Reliance’s 5G traffic made up 53% of usage last quarter, while its AirFibre broadband subscribers more than doubled to 11.5 million. Reliance Industries shares fell up to 2.7% after quarterly profit missed estimates. India’s 5G base stations rose to 518,854 by year-end.
January 19, 2026
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