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SpaceX’s ambitious plan to operate a massive, high-capacity constellation of direct-to-device (D2D) satellites has taken a major leap forward after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially cleared the way for the company to deploy 15,000 D2D satellites. The significant regulatory approval, which arrives roughly a year after SpaceX initially filed its comprehensive blueprint with the…
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SpaceX’s ambitious plan to operate a massive constellation of high-capacity direct-to-device (D2D) satellites has taken a major step forward after the Federal Communications Commission officially cleared the way for the company to deploy up to 15,000 D2D satellites. The significant regulatory approval, which comes roughly a year after SpaceX formally filed its comprehensive plan with…
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The ambitious Australian data center alliance known as Project Southgate has officially collapsed after just one year of operation, falling drastically short of its grand vision. The high-profile partnership, which was backed by artificial intelligence titan Nvidia and once touted as a potential AU$73 billion ($50.7 billion) infrastructure juggernaut, has been abruptly dismantled. CDC Data…
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TELUS and AST SpaceMobile, Inc. have successfully completed their first integration test between TELUS’ wireless network and AST SpaceMobile’s advanced space-based network, marking a major milestone in the evolution of modern telecommunications. This technical achievement demonstrates the ability to access high-speed broadband data services, make voice calls, and send text messages directly between everyday smartphones…
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InCoax Networks AB (publ) has announced a strategic shift in its commercial direction, moving away from its previous reliance on partner-driven distribution toward a direct sales model. The transition is designed to deliver a significantly stronger, more flexible, and cost-effective customer offering as the company’s cooperative framework with Nokia undergoes a structural transformation. Under the…
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A U.S. Army soldier who leveraged his technical skills to orchestrate a sophisticated cyber-extortion campaign against global telecommunications giants has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison. Cameron John Wagenius, a 22-year-old service member who operated under the digital alias “Kiberphant0m,” was ordered by a federal judge in Seattle to serve nearly six years…
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UK telecom incumbent operator BT announced today that it has acquired TalkTalk and the wholesaler PlatformX Communications for an estimated £400 million, equivalent to approximately $529 million. The transaction brings the troubled assets out of the administration of their parent company, TalkTalk Group. Completed on a debt-free basis, the deal reflects BT’s immediate priority to…
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In a historic alliance that reshapes the telecommunications landscape in the United States, three of the nation’s largest wireless carriers—AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon—have officially finalized a joint venture agreement aimed at expanding robust mobile coverage into historically underserved rural and remote areas across the country. This formal partnership builds upon an initial announcement made earlier…
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By Iain Morris, International Editor, Light Reading October 2, 2026 Ever since European Union authorities formulated their famed "5G toolbox" to systematically strip Chinese equipment vendors out of critical telecom infrastructure, a faction of the region’s largest network operators has fought tooth and nail to keep them in play. A stark measure of their obstinacy—and…
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As the telecommunications landscape continues to evolve under the pressures of digital transformation, rural connectivity demands, and shifting industry investments, major internet service providers and regional operators are accelerating their infrastructure deployments. In this week’s installment of The Buildout, Light Reading tracks ongoing network construction, multi-million-dollar funding injections, and new service launches collectively reaching over…
Startups & Venture Capital
In a move that has sparked widespread debate regarding the intersection of intellectual property...
Software Development
Managing a sprawling digital infrastructure is a challenge that often leads to a silent,...
Cloud Computing
Developers building web and AI-driven applications on Vercel now have a more streamlined path...
Gadgets & Hardware
Google has moved to clear the air regarding its wearable roadmap, effectively confirming the...
