John Malone is to step down from his Chairman roles at Liberty Global and Liberty Media, transitioning to Chairman Emeritus. Malone will step down from the Liberty Global Board effective January 1st 2026 and transition to Chairman Emeritus. In this capacity, Malone will continue to provide active counsel and strategic insight to Liberty Global and […]
UK multiplay operator Virgin Media O2 has announced a new multi-year landmark partnership with Starlink Direct to Cell, marking a UK-first initiative to enhance rural mobile network coverage and improve customer experience. The operator is the first in the UK to utilise Starlink’s position as the world’s largest and only satellite-to-mobile constellation with 650+ satellites […]
Global broadband subscribers surpassed 1.53 billion in Q2 2025, marking a 1.1 per cent growth, according to data from Point Topic. Broadband subscriptions declined in 24 countries, compared to 22 in Q1 2025. In some of these markets consumers are migrating to mobile broadband, others are experiencing economic headwinds or are already highly saturated. Some […]
Across the US, TV set-top boxes and home Internet devices such as modems and routers are doing more than powering connectivity – they’re driving major improvements in energy efficiency and saving consumers billions of dollars. Independent reports from D+R International show measurable results in cutting energy consumption, lowering emissions, and reducing utility costs for millions […]
AST SpaceMobile has added Saudi Arabian telco STC Group as its partner for “Space-based Telecom services” over the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) regions. stc (the former Saudi Telecom Company) will pay $175 million (€150.5m) to secure a 10-year distribution contract for AST’s satellite services, starting in Q4 2026. AST signed an MoU with […]
Satellite operator SES, which now owns Intelsat, has said it will continue to supply lifesaving internet connectivity to Ukraine and other regions on a philanthropic basis. SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh, talking to business journal Forbes, says the entire team at SES – in Luxembourg and Washington – is “very passionate” about connecting those who do […]
Amid rising geopolitical tensions and increasingly sophisticated digital threats, Telenor has released its annual Nordic security report, calling for a stronger and more coordinated regional approach to security and preparedness. The report highlights the growing interdependence of critical services such as power and digital infrastructure and calls on governments and industry to act jointly to […]
Between 2019 and 2024 OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) economies have seen rapid advances in fibre, 5G mobile networks, fixed wireless access (FWA) and satellite broadband. The pandemic highlighted how digital connectivity has become critical infrastructure and acted as a catalyst by accelerating the demand for high-quality and reliable broadband access. Demand for […]
The CEOs of Europe’s major mobile operators and manufacturers have sent a letter to EC President Ursula von der Leyen calling for greater urgency and boldness in how her Commission is executing her mandate to restore Europe’s competitiveness. They say that in a society and economy that is ultradependent on digital connectivity, the market and […]
UK spectrum regulator Ofcom has granted “temporary authorisation” for SpaceX’s Starlink service to harness the E band (71-76GHz and 81-86GHz) frequencies for their mega-constellation of compact ultrafast broadband satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The move will reportedly boost Starlnk’s backhaul data capacity at their three UK gateway Earth station sites. Starlink has reportedly been […]