CLOUD AND AI NETWORKING Fast-track connectivity, capacity, and success
Fast-track connectivity, capacity, and success

MVNO

FCC approves AT&T–UScellular 5G spectrum deal

FCC approves AT&T–UScellular 5G spectrum deal
The FCC has approved AT&T’s agreement to acquire a portfolio of UScellular wireless spectrum licenses for $1.02 billion, advancing AT&T’s mid-band capacity strategy and reshaping competitive dynamics in U.S. 5G markets. The licenses span select UScellular markets, bolstering AT&T’s holdings in areas where UScellular has long operated, including rural and

Airbus Agnet Direct: Multi‑Mode Mission‑Critical Communications

Airbus Agnet Direct: Multi‑Mode Mission‑Critical Communications
Airbus Defence and Space has introduced Agnet Direct, a multi-mode extension to its 3GPP-based Agnet portfolio that keeps teams connected when commercial or private 4G/5G coverage is compromised. Agnet Direct has been validated within France’s Réseau Radio du Futur (RRF), the nationwide secure broadband network for domestic security and emergency

Verizon layoffs: 15,000 cuts, store franchising

Verizon layoffs: 15,000 cuts, store franchising
Multiple media reports say Verizon plans to cut roughly 15,000 jobs and shift about 180–200 company-owned stores to franchise operators, marking its most significant restructuring to date. According to reports citing unnamed sources, Verizon is preparing layoffs equal to about 15% of its workforce, with some estimates suggesting cuts could

Amazon Leo: LEO satellite broadband rebrand

Amazon Leo: LEO satellite broadband rebrand
Amazon has moved its low Earth orbit broadband effort out of code-name mode and into a market-facing brand with strategic implications for telecom and enterprise buyers. Project Kuiper is now Amazon Leo, a direct reference to the low Earth orbit constellation underpinning the service. The rebrand signals a transition from

Private 5G CBTC Validation: CAF and Cellnex

Private 5G CBTC Validation: CAF and Cellnex
CAF’s signalling division and Cellnex demonstrated that OPTIO, a modular and multi-bearer CBTC platform, operates reliably on a private 5G network in both lab and field conditions, including challenging scenarios such as tunnels. The system already supports Wi‑Fi and LTE; adding 5G confirms a multi-access design that lets operators choose

India Telecom Tariffs & 5G: Data Still Cost-Effective

Indian Telecom Operators Raise Tariffs After Three Years
India has ceded the lowest-tariff crown to Bangladesh and Egypt, yet it still leads on value through generous allowances and low data unit costs. Indian base plans commonly include unlimited voice, whereas Bangladesh and Egypt restrict voice to roughly 100 and 70 minutes respectively at entry level. On data, incremental

Mint Mobile 5G home internet: $30 unlimited

Mint Mobile 5G home internet: unlimited
Mint Mobile is expanding from prepaid wireless into fixed wireless access, introducing a 5G home internet offer that targets price-sensitive households and small offices with unlimited data and headline speeds up to 415 Mbps for as low as $30 per month. The company’s “MINTernet” is a self-install 5G home internet

Verizon to Acquire Starry for Urban FWA Expansion

Verizon to Acquire Starry for Urban FWA Expansion
Verizon has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Starry, a fixed wireless broadband specialist focused on MDUs across Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Denver, and Washington, D.C. Starry brings nearly 100,000 broadband customers and an MDU-centric network architecture built around wideband millimeter-wave and hybrid fiber. Verizon said the move will

Deutsche Telekom eSIM transfer between Android and iOS

Deutsche Telekom eSIM transfer between Android and iOS
Deutsche Telekom has launched a first in Europe: seamless eSIM profile transfers across Android and iOS, removing long-standing friction when customers switch devices or platforms. Customers on Deutsche Telekom can now move their mobile subscription as an eSIM from Android to iOS and vice versa without a carrier app, QR

Cable Industry Economic Impact 2024: $568.7B and 1.3M Jobs

Cable Industry Economic Impact 2024: 8.7B and 1.3M Jobs
In 2024, the U.S. cable sector generated $568.7 billion in total economic output and supported 1.3 million jobs across the country. This footprint spans broadband networks, video programming, construction, manufacturing, and a broad vendor ecosystem. It underscores why cable remains a central pillar of America’s connectivity and media economy even

Could Starlink Replace Your Cellphone Carrier with direct-to-device and EcoStar spectrum?

Could Starlink Replace Your Cellphone Carrier with direct-to-device and EcoStar spectrum?
SpaceX’s $17 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum signals a deliberate push to blend satellite and mobile connectivity at consumer scale. SpaceX is acquiring EchoStar’s AWS-4 and H-Block licenses, adding roughly 1.9–2.0 GHz spectrum into its portfolio for direct-to-device (D2D) service in the U.S. Owning licensed spectrum lets SpaceX widen capabilities

SpaceX buys EchoStar AWS-4/H-Block spectrum for $17B

SpaceX buys EchoStar AWS-4/H-Block spectrum for B
SpaceX agreed to acquire EchoStar’s AWS-4 and H-Block spectrum licenses in a transaction valued at up to $17 billion, split between as much as $8.5 billion in cash and up to $8.5 billion in SpaceX equity. As part of the package, SpaceX will also cover approximately $2 billion in cash
Fast-track connectivity, capacity, and success

TeckNexus Newsletters

I acknowledge and agree to receive TeckNexus communications in line with the T&C and privacy policy. 

Sponsored Content

Private 5G Network Security: 4 Pillars for Securing Private 5G, LTE & CBRS
Private 5G Network Security: 4 Pillars for Securing Private 5G, LTE & CBRS
Whitepaper
Private cellular networks are transforming industrial operations, but securing private 5G, LTE, and CBRS infrastructure requires more than legacy IT/OT tools. This whitepaper by TeckNexus and sponsored by OneLayer outlines a 4-pillar framework to protect critical systems, offering clear guidance for evaluating security vendors, deploying zero trust, and integrating IT,...
AI-Powered Service Assurance – Leveraging DPUs, GPUs, and GenAI for Next-Gen Networks
AI-Powered Service Assurance – Leveraging DPUs, GPUs, and GenAI for Next-Gen Networks
Whitepaper
Telecom networks are facing unprecedented complexity with 5G, IoT, and cloud services. Traditional service assurance methods are becoming obsolete, making AI-driven, real-time analytics essential for competitive advantage. This independent industry whitepaper explores how DPUs, GPUs, and Generative AI (GenAI) are enabling predictive automation, reducing operational costs, and improving service quality....
How Is Generative AI Transforming Telecom Infrastructure?
How Is Generative AI Transforming Telecom Infrastructure?
Whitepaper
Explore how Generative AI is transforming telecom infrastructure by solving critical industry challenges like massive data management, network optimization, and personalized customer experiences. This whitepaper offers in-depth insights into AI and Gen AI's role in boosting operational efficiency while ensuring security and regulatory compliance. Telecom operators can harness these AI-driven...
Supermicro and Nvidia Logo
CLOUD AND AI NETWORKING Fast-track connectivity, capacity, and success Accelerate growth and monetize AI applications with industry-leading scale, simplified operations, and proven experience

Explore Magazines

Promote your brand
AI Pulse: Telecom's New Frontier - TeckNexus Magazine

AI Pulse: Telecom’s New Frontier

Private 5G/LTE and CBRS Networks in Action: Transforming Industries

Check Private Network Readiness

Industry Vertical Specific Deep-Dive Assessment
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
$750

250 questions based assessment and insights

$750
Utilities
Utilities
$500

65+ questions based assessment and insights

$500
Mining
Mining
$500

160 questions based assessment and insights

$500
Aviation
Aviation
Coming Soon

75+ questions based assessment and insights

Coming Soon
Ports
Ports
Coming Soon

75+ questions based assessment and insights

Coming Soon

* Prices does not include tax

CLOUD AND AI NETWORKING Fast-track connectivity, capacity, and success
Scroll to Top

Private Network Security

4 Pillars for Securing Private 5G, LTE and CBRS Cellular Networks
Download Whitepaper
Private 5G Network Security: 4 Pillars for Securing Private 5G, LTE & CBRS
Download Whitepaper