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A fresh class action intensifies scrutiny of Charter Communications broadband strategy and disclosures following the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and a sharp Q2 subscriber decline. New complaints filed in the Southern District of New York allege Charter and senior executives misled investors about the operational and financial impact of ACPs expiration. ACP, which provided a $30 per month subsidy to eligible low-income households, exhausted funding in June 2024; Charter was the largest ACP participant with more than 5 million subsidized broadband customers. In Q2 2025, Charter reported a net loss of roughly 117,000 Internet subscribers, including about 50,000 disconnects associated with ACPs end.
Reliance Jio has claimed the title of the worldโ€™s largest telecom operator with 488 million subscribers, including 191 million on its 5G network. Despite a 25% tariff hike, Jioโ€™s 5G adoption continues to soar, making up 45% of its total wireless data traffic. Backed by investments in AI, 6G, and satellite internetโ€”plus a partnership with SpaceXโ€™s Starlinkโ€”Jio is expanding its reach beyond India to become a global tech leader.
T-Mobile has upgraded its 5G Home and Small Business Internet plans by adding 24/7 tech support for smart homes and built-in cybersecurity for small businesses, at no extra cost. Available on Amplified and All-In plans, these updates address growing demand for internet solutions that combine speed, support, and protection, especially for remote workers and underserved markets. All backed by T-Mobileโ€™s 5G network and a 5-year price guarantee.
Amphenol is acquiring CommScopeโ€™s broadband and fiber connectivity business in a $10.5 billion all-cash deal, its largest acquisition to date. This move boosts Amphenolโ€™s presence in network infrastructure, expanding its portfolio of fiber, copper, and wireless solutions. The acquisition comes as global demand rises for high-speed, low-latency networks supporting AI, 5G, IoT, and smart city deployments.
2025 has seen major telecom and tech M&A activity, including billion-dollar deals in fiber, AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. This monthly tracker details key acquisitions, like AT&T buying Lumenโ€™s fiber assets and Googleโ€™s $32B move for Wiz, highlighting how consolidation is shaping the competitive landscape.
Nokia is shifting its core focus from mobile networks to AI infrastructure and optical networking amid declining RAN revenues and financial pressures. In Q2 2025, the Network Infrastructure division surpassed Mobile Networks, driven by demand from data centers and hyperscalers. With CEO Justin Hotard emphasizing AI integration and enterprise 5G, Nokia is repositioning itself for long-term growth while maintaining its mobile presence as a strategic layer.
The NTIA has approved all 56 U.S. states and territories to move into the โ€œBenefit of the Bargainโ€ round under the $42.45B BEAD Program. This competitive subgrantee selection phase streamlines broadband deployment nationwide by allowing fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite providers equal footing under new, tech-neutral NTIA rules. Final proposals are due by September 4, 2025, as the U.S. pushes toward universal internet access.
Charter Communications warns of a 200% increase in targeted fiber attacks across Missouri in 2025, calling them acts of domestic terrorism. With 148 outages already reported, these incidents have crippled emergency services, hospitals, and financial systemsโ€”raising alarm over national infrastructure vulnerabilities and sparking legislative debate.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) and Nokia have launched the first standalone private 5G network by a U.S. municipal utility. This $31 million investment will modernize infrastructure across Memphis and Shelby County, enhancing real-time monitoring, outage response, cybersecurity, and smart grid capabilities for over 420,000 customers.
The FCC has approved T-Mobileโ€™s $4.4B acquisition of UScellular and a 50% stake in Metronet, marking a strategic push into rural 5G and fixed broadband. While the moves improve network reach and service speeds, regulators caution that market consolidation among the Big Three wireless providers may restrict long-term competition and innovation.
Americans spend $166 billion annually on mobile phone services, making up 4% of all household bill expenses. A new doxoINSIGHTS report reveals median monthly costs of $96, with wide variations by state and city. Nebraska and Dallas top the charts, while tools like doxoINSIGHTS help users compare costs and save on mobile bills.
Indiaโ€™s internet subscriber base hit 969.10 million in FY25, with broadband users rising 2.17% and narrowband shrinking. TRAI data shows wireless ARPU up 16.89%, strong wireline growth, rural connectivity gains, and Jio-Airtel dominance โ€” while DTH shrinks and OTT rises.

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