US wireless investment outlook boosted by potential DirecTV-Dish merger
Connectivity investors feel increasingly confident about the US wireless industry as telcos divest declining business – including potentially satellite TV,...
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Asset divestment re-accelerating among telcos preparing for 5G spectrum auctions
The pace of asset divestment is expected to pick up again among telcos across North America and Europe following the...
Understanding the SES connectivity growth engine | Q&A
The strong growth satellite operator SES is enjoying in its SES Networks segment reflects a wider industry shift towards connectivity services. We...
Amazon’s potential mobile entry unlikely to disrupt US wireless market
Amazon is unlikely to become a strong fourth US carrier even if it acquires Sprint’s MVNO and certain spectrum assets, according to...
Qualcomm antitrust lawsuit ruling enhances China 5G leadership possibility
The California district court’s ruling that Qualcomm violated antitrust law will boost the possibility for China to be the global 5G...
Towercos back T-Mobile/Sprint merger as deal moving close to completion
US towercos, both private and public, recently voiced support for the proposed US$26bn merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, citing that the...
Private LTE network buildout accelerates as commercial CBRS deployment nears
Connectivity players are accelerating private LTE network buildouts with CBRS spectrum in the US as the FCC is set to...
Telecoms suppliers preparing to profit from 5G infrastructure upon Qualcomm-Apple lawsuit settlement
Telecoms equipment suppliers are shifting their 5G growth strategies to markets such as data centres, instead of modem chips, as...
Telcos clash on mmWave’s 5G importance amid lacklustre spectrum sale
The debate over how critical mmWave will be for a successful 5G strategy is being kicked into a higher gear...
European network sharing in focus as German 5G prices beat expectations
Concerns are growing that that higher-than-expected spectrum costs in Germany’s controversial 5G auction could ripple across the rest of Europe,...
