Telecommunications 5 October 2025 - 19 January 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
Verizon outage fallout: Visible customers get $5 credits as carrier stays quiet on what broke
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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
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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
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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
Anritsu’s MWC 2026 plan: AI-powered 6G testing, virtual labs, and a bigger push into satellite-style networks
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Anritsu’s MWC 2026 plan: AI-powered 6G testing, virtual labs, and a bigger push into satellite-style networks

Anritsu will debut AI-driven, cloud-based, and virtual 6G testing tools at MWC 2026 in Barcelona. The company’s MT8000A platform now supports spectrum up to 16 GHz and adds non-terrestrial network testing. Demos include lab-based digital twin replays, cloud automotive validation, and IoT power measurement. New software enables real-time satellite and aerial link emulation.
January 15, 2026
WindTre and Ericsson activate Italy’s first 5G Standalone network — and bring network slicing to smaller businesses
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WindTre and Ericsson activate Italy’s first 5G Standalone network — and bring network slicing to smaller businesses

WindTre and Ericsson have launched Italy’s first 5G Standalone network, powered by Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core. The network includes a slicing service aimed at small and mid-sized businesses. WindTre deployed a dedicated 5G slice for live sports video production at a venue with over 90,000 spectators. The launch was announced January 14, 2026.
January 15, 2026
Samsung claims an “industry-first” single-server vRAN call on a live US network — here’s why carriers care
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Samsung claims an “industry-first” single-server vRAN call on a live US network — here’s why carriers care

Samsung says it completed the first commercial call using its virtualized RAN software on a live Tier 1 U.S. carrier network, running on Intel Xeon 6700P-B processors and Wind River cloud. The setup used a single off-the-shelf server. Samsung aims to consolidate more network functions onto fewer servers to cut power use and costs. The carrier involved was not named.
January 15, 2026
Airbus’ SpaceRAN bet: a 5G “base station in space” is coming, with a 2027 in‑orbit demo
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Airbus’ SpaceRAN bet: a 5G “base station in space” is coming, with a 2027 in‑orbit demo

Airbus UpNext has launched the SpaceRAN demonstrator to test standardized 5G Non-Terrestrial Network connectivity from orbit, with a satellite payload planned for launch in 2027 and in-orbit testing in 2028. Aalyria is providing real-time optimization software for the project. The initiative is backed by the French government’s France 2030 plan.
January 15, 2026
FCC Lets Verizon End the 60-Day Phone Unlocking Rule: What Changes for iPhone and Android Users Starting Jan. 13, 2026
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FCC Lets Verizon End the 60-Day Phone Unlocking Rule: What Changes for iPhone and Android Users Starting Jan. 13, 2026

Verizon received an FCC waiver ending its 60-day automatic phone unlocking rule, effective January 13, 2026, for new device activations. Phones activated before that date remain under the old rule. Verizon will now follow the CTIA Consumer Code, unlocking devices upon request after conditions are met, rather than automatically.
January 15, 2026
FCC clears SpaceX to add 7,500 more Starlink satellites — and loosen a key limit that caps capacity
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FCC clears SpaceX to add 7,500 more Starlink satellites — and loosen a key limit that caps capacity

The FCC approved SpaceX to launch 7,500 more second-generation Starlink satellites, doubling its Gen2 fleet to 15,000. The order allows lower orbital altitudes of 340–485 km and grants a temporary waiver on certain U.S. EPFD interference limits, while capping overlapping Ku-band beams at eight. SpaceX must have half of the authorized Gen2 satellites in orbit by December 1, 2028, and the rest by December 1, 2031.
January 14, 2026
Verizon data usage alerts under fire: NJ couple says warnings were ‘completely wrong’ — what carriers admit about delays, and how to protect yourself (Nov. 10, 2025)
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Verizon data usage alerts under fire: NJ couple says warnings were ‘completely wrong’ — what carriers admit about delays, and how to protect yourself (Nov. 10, 2025)

A retired New Jersey couple told NJ.com they received incorrect Verizon data-use alerts, raising doubts about the accuracy of such warnings. Verizon and AT&T acknowledge usage notifications can lag by up to several days and may be skewed by plan changes or background app activity. The story has drawn widespread attention as more customers report confusion over mobile data alerts.
November 10, 2025
EU’s Upper‑6 GHz Spectrum Showdown: Wi‑Fi 7 vs 5G/6G as Germany Backs Mobile — RSPG decision expected Nov. 12
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EU’s Upper‑6 GHz Spectrum Showdown: Wi‑Fi 7 vs 5G/6G as Germany Backs Mobile — RSPG decision expected Nov. 12

Industry groups sent letters to EU ministers today urging them not to exclude Wi‑Fi from the 6425–7125 MHz band before a key spectrum policy meeting on November 12. Germany’s government favors exclusive mobile use for future 6G, drawing criticism from local fiber and Wi‑Fi advocates. The EU is set to adopt a political position that will guide technical rules due by July 2027.
November 9, 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)

AT&T announced nationwide deployment of its 5G Standalone network in the U.S., with Verizon close behind. In India, Reliance Jio unveiled a homegrown 6G stack at the India Mobile Congress as the country expands 5G to nearly every district. China Mobile reported 6G test speeds reaching 280 Gbps. Spain’s Sateliot achieved the first direct 5G IoT link from a satellite to a standard mobile device.
October 9, 2025
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