Omdia’s latest market update reveals that the global connectivity market spanning mobile, fixed broadband and fixed voice, reached $333 billion (€283.1bn) in Q4 2025, representing a 5 per cent YoY growth. Full year revenues totaled $1.3 trillion in 2025, up 4 per cent YoY growth. The results highlight ongoing challenges for the telecom industry, in […]
Ookla has analysed the Direct-to-Device (D2D) industry, based on Speedtest Intelligence data from July 2025 to March 2026. “Just a few years ago, the idea that a smartphone could connect to a satellite seemed more science fiction than technological possibility. But now, such connections are not only possible, they’re popping up in a growing number […]
Luxembourg-based OQ Technology has received a €1 million contract from the European Space Agency for its BEAMSAT-5G, a project aimed at accelerating beamforming technologies and the convergence of terrestrial 5G and satellite communications. The project, called ‘Bringing 5G Beamforming Technologies to SATCOM through Breadboarding and Validation (BEAMSAT-5G)’, officially kicked off on 3 February 2026 with […]
Following the due diligence phase initiated in 2026, Bouygues Telecom, the Free–iliad Group and Orange have submitted a new offer and are starting exclusive negotiations with the Altice France group with a view to acquiring SFR. This offer reflects a total enterprise value of €20.35 billion for the Altice France assets under consideration. Altice France […]
Media regulator Ofcom has approved VodafoneThree’s request to use satellite technology to provide calls, texts and data to standard smartphones in the UK. Specifically, Ofcom has approved a request from VodafoneThree to amend one of the spectrum licences it holds so it can provide direct-to-device (D2D) services. This involves satellites in space beaming signals straight […]
Video software provider Synamedia has announced the launch of GO Shorts as part of its expanded Synamedia Go OTT platform, introducing an alternative approach for operators to engage mobile-first, Gen Z audiences whilst retaining existing subscribers. An extension of the Synamedia Go platform, GO Shorts uses AI to transform an operator’s existing content library into a personalised, mobile-first, short-form experience. AI identifies and surfaces clips tailored to each user’s […]
Kochava is calling on mobile marketers to rethink how they evaluate campaign performance, warning that ingrained short-termism has become one of the least-discussed problems in app marketing. With the digital market becoming increasingly crowded, the biggest threat to app growth in 2026 is no longer just competition or budget, but impatience. Kochava’s analysis suggests that […]
Spanish satellite business Sateliot, which is planning a fleet of satellites mainly to address Internet of Things (IoT) demand, has opened a Series C round of financing which is looking to secure €100 million. The aim is to build and launch 16 satellites and also to demo its new 5G ‘New Radio’ service which will […]
FuboTV has unveiled an upgrade to its iOS and Android apps, powered by its proprietary AI technology, to optimise the sports streaming experience for viewerss on the go. Fubo’s enhanced mobile apps now deliver quick hits of moments that matter in addition to full video. Sports fans can enjoy Fubo’s enhanced mobile streaming experience, which […]
India’s mobile services market is expected to witness a steady growth through 2030, driven by the 5G expansion and surging data consumption. While traditional voice revenues continue to decline, telcos are increasingly leveraging high-ARPU premium 5G plans and new monetisation levers for high-speed data services to drive revenue growth, reveals GlobalData, the intelligence and productivity […]