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USTelecom and NTCA have filed comments with the FCC supporting a petition by fiber provider Lumos to preempt local permitting requirements in two Ohio counties. Lumos claims that excessive fees and engineering mandates in Stark and Mahoning counties forced the cancellation of fiber projects serving 200,000 locations, while the local county engineers association and the counties themselves argue the requirements are reasonable and necessary for public safety.
CONX, a special-purpose acquisition company led by Charlie Ergen, is acquiring a 60.93% majority stake in the MVNO MobileX. The deal aims to provide capital for MobileX to scale its AI-optimized platform and pursue a global connectivity strategy that integrates terrestrial, satellite, and wireline networks.
Lumen Technologies has expanded its Multi-Cloud Gateway service to over 10 million U.S. business locations, extending connectivity beyond its own fiber footprint. The service allows enterprises to manage hybrid and multi-cloud networking through a unified portal and API, aimed at supporting AI and cloud-heavy workloads.
SpaceX has filed with the FCC to acquire three AWS-3 spectrum licenses from Tristar License Group to expand its direct-to-device satellite service. The acquisition aims to complete a national footprint in the 1695MHz–1710MHz band, supporting the company's broader mobile network ambitions.
EE has launched a £5 monthly 'Fast Lane' surcharge in the UK, utilizing 5G standalone network slicing to prioritize traffic for video streaming and gaming. The move highlights ongoing industry challenges regarding network capacity management and the difficulty of monetizing 5G features beyond standard data plans.
Starlink has reapplied to India's IN-SPACe for its Gen 2 satellite constellation, which includes plans for direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity. The application faces regulatory scrutiny from local telecom operators concerned about the impact of satellite-based mobile services on terrestrial networks.
SpaceX plans to deploy orbital AI data centers using Nvidia's Vera Rubin NVL72 systems, with initial launches scheduled for Q4 2027 and significant scaling expected in 2028. The initiative aims to support agentic AI workloads and the Starmind satellite platform by leveraging low-latency, space-based compute.
Operator Lightcurve is deploying DOCSIS 3.1+ technology to support 8 Gbps downstream services as a bridge to a long-term XGS-PON fiber strategy. The company is utilizing Harmonic's virtual CMTS to manage this transition across its hybrid fiber-coax and fiber-to-the-premises network infrastructure.
Charter Communications has finalized its $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications, with the combined entity operating under the Spectrum brand. CEO Chris Winfrey confirmed that the company will prioritize corporate integration over immediate capital expenditure increases for Cox's existing HFC network infrastructure.
EE has launched 'Fast Lane,' the UK's first commercial 5G network slicing service, designed to provide dedicated capacity for high-bandwidth applications like livestreaming in congested areas. The service is built on 5G Standalone technology and is available to consumers and small businesses as a premium subscription add-on.
