AT&T is ramping up its fiber network construction, aiming to reach 40 million customer locations by the end of 2026. The carrier’s $5.75 billion acquisition of Lumen’s fiber business is a key part of this expansion strategy. CEO John Stankey outlined the plan during the company’s recent earnings cal
A new mobile carrier called Phreeli is launching with a radical privacy pitch. According to ZDNet, it only asks for a ZIP code and a username, operating on T-Mobile’s network with no contracts. Founder Nicholas Merrill, who fought the FBI over a Patriot Act demand, built it so even he can’t hand ove
The mobile industry faces skyrocketing cybersecurity costs as fragmented regulations create compliance burdens. Operators could see spending double to $42 billion annually by 2030 while dealing with 75% more attacks.
U Mobile has obtained a $1 billion financing facility to accelerate its 5G network rollout across Malaysia. The carrier plans to reach 80% of the population by the second half of 2026, creating competition against the state-owned DNB network. Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE are providing the technolo
AT&T is rapidly deploying the spectrum it acquired from EchoStar in a $23 billion deal earlier this year. The carrier has expanded coverage to nearly 23,000 cell sites across 48 states, significantly improving 5G performance for consumers and first responders.
Meo is investing in a new cable landing station in Porto, which currently has no subsea cable connections. The move aims to position Portugal as a key data transit point between continents while expanding interconnection capacity.
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Nxgsat, a Belgian startup founded by satellite industry veterans, has secured €1.2 million in seed funding to develop a virtual 5G modem for satellite communications. The technology aims to break down proprietary barriers in satellite networks, enabling multi-orbit compatibility. Commercial availability is reportedly planned for the second quarter of 2026.
A Belgian startup founded by satellite networking veterans has reportedly secured 1.2 million euros ($1.4 million) in seed funding to develop what sources describe as a groundbreaking virtual 5G modem for satellite communications. According to reports, Nxgsat’s technology is designed for multi-orbit compatibility across traditionally closed communications infrastructure, potentially revolutionizing how satellite networks operate.
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Fiber network provider Exa Infrastructure has reportedly completed a major refinancing deal exceeding €1.3 billion. Sources indicate the seven-year financing facility will support the company’s ambitious expansion plans connecting Europe and North America through its extensive digital infrastructure network.
Digital infrastructure firm Exa Infrastructure has reportedly secured a significant financial package exceeding €1.3 billion through a comprehensive refinancing of its existing facilities, according to recent company announcements. The substantial financing arrangement, structured over seven years, is expected to support what analysts suggest are aggressive growth ambitions and network expansion initiatives for the transatlantic connectivity provider.
