Apple added a US titanium supplier for the iPhone Duo, committing up to $100 million over three years to Pennsylvania-based Perryman Company while expanding domestic production of camera technology for the iPhone 18 Pro. The post Apple pledges $100M to US titanium supplier for iPhone Duo appeared first on Mobile World Live.
The connectivity gap in Asia Pacific is now more about addressing barriers to usage than expanding coverage, with device costs, skills and government policies all essential in doing so. The post Intelligence Brief: Universal APAC connectivity presents $230B opportunity appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Chipmaker Qualcomm reportedly will cut an undetermined number of jobs following recent annual employee reviews, with impacted staff set to be alerted next month. The post Qualcomm plans global job cuts after employee reviews appeared first on Mobile World Live.
PHY Wireless and Ubiik teamed up to combine private LTE and 5G connectivity with device-based positioning, offering enterprise and industrial users a 3GPP standards-based alternative to proprietary location systems. The post PHY Wireless, Ubiik blend location into private LTE, 5G appeared first on Mobile World Live.
T-Mobile US is testing AI to allocate radio resources on its 5G-Advanced network, with Ericsson trial results showing the biggest gains during peak traffic. The post T-Mobile US, Ericsson tout AI beamforming gains appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Veon agreed a deal to acquire Uzbekistan mobile operator Perfectum for around $207 million, in a move designed to boost its spectrum holdings and accelerate 5G deployment in the country. The post Veon beefs Uzbek presence with $200M deal appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Nokia agreed a deal with SoftBank Corp to conduct an AI-RAN field trial in commercial traffic conditions in 2027, progressing efforts to validate the technology. The post Nokia, SoftBank plot commercial AI-RAN trial appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Ericsson unveiled extended partnerships with Singtel and Telstra in two of several announcements made this week based on developing advanced network technologies and automation. The post Ericsson expands work with Singtel, Telstra appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Telefonica demonstrated the military capabilities of its 5G infrastructure during an unmanned drone and vehicle exercise, one of the first moves it is making in a collaboration with Portuguese telecoms player NOS Comunicacoes. The post Telefonica, NOS target military, defensive 5G uses appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Globalstar secured US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval for its next-generation C-3 satellite system as Amazon prepares to acquire the company. The post FCC clears Globalstar C-3 constellation as Amazon deal looms appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Long time Boingo Wireless executive Derek Peterson revealed on LinkedIn he has joined AST SpaceMobile as CTO, Enterprise & Platforms while also leading the satellite player’s CIO and CSO functions. Peterson The post Former Boingo exec Peterson boards AST as CTO appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Long time Boingo Wireless executive Derek Peterson revealed on LinkedIn he has joined AST SpaceMobile as CTO, Enterprise & Platforms while also leading the satellite player’s CIO and CSO functions. Peterson The post Former Boingo exec boards AST as CTO of Enterprise & Platforms appeared first on Mobile World Live.
PLD Space kept the focus on European satellite communication ambitions, revealing progress in developing its reusable launcher a matter of hours after major operators outlined plans involving spectrum access. The post PLD Space updates on reusable rocket appeared first on Mobile World Live.
The National Basketball Association (NBA), Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and AT&T revealed the launch of the fourth generation of the High-Speed Arena Network (HSAN), the latest iteration of the leagues’ connectivity platform built to transport live game content, highlights, replays, in-arena programming and stats to fans and business partners. The post US hoops leagues score connectivity deal with AT&T appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Elon Musk revealed plans to give a SpaceX share to every child in the US next year, making the pledge a day after AI company Anthropic outlined plans to dedicate part of its equity to public benefit initiatives. The post Musk pledges SpaceX shares to every US child appeared first on Mobile World Live.
stc Group seized the initiative on AI-native networking, setting a target of employing the technology directly in its core infrastructure by 2030. The post stc sets AI-native targets appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Interview: Dr Tom Rondeau, principal director of the US Department of War’s FutureG programme, discusses the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation's progress seven months after launch and its future prospects. The post OCUDU adds key members as open-source RAN code matures appeared first on Mobile World Live.
The European Commission (EC) flagged concerns KKR may have provided incorrect or misleading information during its investigation into a deal for Telecom Italia’s fixed network assets led by the company in 2024. The post KKR faces accusation of misleading EC over TIM deal appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Microsoft reportedly withdrew from a deal to lease computing capacity at AI infrastructure player Nscale’s planned data centre in the UK due to delays related to power supply, adding to mounting concerns around the status of the country's AI projects. The post Microsoft pulls out of Nscale UK data centre deal appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica and Vodafone Group signed a letter of intent to explore a joint bid for a future allocation of spectrum for Mobile Satellite Services, as part of efforts to advance direct-to-device capabilities in Europe. The post European operators confirm satellite spectrum move appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Telecom Italia appointed new enterprise and technology chiefs effective today, with both executives being replaced set to depart the company at the end of the year. The post Telecom Italia makes changes at top table appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Jeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin outlined a plan to spend $330 million on extensive upgrades to its launch facilities in the US state of Florida to support multiple flights per week by the end of the decade. The post Blue Origin commits $330M to rocket infrastructure appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Mercedes-Benz expanded its partnership with Nvidia to develop driver assistance and automated driving systems based on the carmaker’s MB.OS platform and the chip company's computing technology and software. The post Mercedes-Benz broadens Nvidia alliance appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Desde el sábado 17 de octubre, las empresas solo pueden realizar llamadas comerciales en España desde numeraciones de nueve dígitos Read more... The post Las llamadas comerciales en España ya deben cursarse con el prefijo 400 appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Global telecom employment fell 2.1% year-on-year in Q2 2026, extending a decline dating to 2016, according to a report by MTN Consulting. The post Report finds telco jobs fall as labour costs rise appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Mormugao Port Authority became the first body of its kind in India to get the nod for a private 5G network, as it eyes smart operations, cargo tracking and general digital transformation benefits. The post Port authority in India bags private 5G licence appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Apple’s first foldable smartphone is facing a supply crunch within minutes of preorders opening, with delivery estimates for the iPhone Duo slipping into January 2027. The post Apple iPhone Duo delivery dates slip into 2027 appeared first on Mobile World Live.
In the third episode of our special series focused on digital industries, Mobile World Live’s Michael Carroll is joined by experts from Shipsider, Kaiko Systems and GSMA Intelligence to explore the role of connectivity in operating ships at sea and in port. The post Podcast: Testing the connectivity waters appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Mobile World Live (MWL) brings you our top three picks of the week as Apple ramped up its smart home ambitions, AT&T agreed a $2 billion sale of its Mexican business and Nokia offloaded its Enterprise Campus Edge unit. The post The Friday File: Apple HomeView; AT&T Mexico; Nokia ECE appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Oppo outlined plans to boost investment in Europe significantly over the next three years, as it seeks to strengthen its position in the premium smartphone market and rival Apple and Samsung in the region. The post Oppo vows to challenge Apple, Samsung Europe duopoly appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Reliance Industries appeared to hit back at Elon Musk’s suggestions its owner Mukesh Ambani was blocking Starlink’s entry into India, stating it welcomes competition and pointing out its own satellite venture has also not been cleared by regulators. The post Reliance snaps back at Musk over Ambani claims appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Apple parece afrontar una escasez de suministro del iPhone Duo pocos minutos después de abrirse los pedidos anticipados. Las fechas Read more... The post Las entregas del iPhone Duo de Apple se retrasan hasta enero de 2027 appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Oppo ha anunciado que aumentará su inversión en Europa durante los próximos tres años para reforzar su posición en el Read more... The post Oppo se propone plantar cara al duopolio de Apple y Samsung en Europa appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Apple, Nvidia y Charlie Ergen se han comprometido a aportar 25 millones de dólares (unos 22 millones de euros) cada Read more... The post Apple, Nvidia y Ergen aportan 25 millones de dólares cada uno al salón de baile de Trump appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Telefónica Tech ha presentado una plataforma de gestión inteligente de contadores de agua dirigida a las administraciones locales y a Read more... The post Telefónica lanza una plataforma para contadores de agua inteligentes appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Apple, Nvidia and EchoStar chair Charlie Ergen reportedly committed $25 million each for the construction of US President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project, which has raised $333 million to date in private donations. The post Apple, Nvidia, Ergen each give $25M for Trump project appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Telefonica Tech unveiled a platform for the smart management of water meters aimed at local authorities and customers in the utility sector, highlighting benefits for billing and flagging irregularities. The post Telefonica launches smart water meter platform appeared first on Mobile World Live.
AT&T moved to tackle customer pain points such as phone transfers and long customer wait times by refreshing its America’s Best Guarantee programme, in a bid to win subscribers from rivals Verizon and T-Mobile US. The post AT&T expands guarantee offer to cut wait times, transfers appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Verizon and Ericsson claimed the first pre-standard 6G field call in the 7GHz range, moving their testing from the laboratory to a commercial network site. The post Verizon, Ericsson claim first 7GHz 6G field call appeared first on Mobile World Live.
The global smartphone market declined at a record level in Q3 2026 according to the latest figures from IDC, with shipments dropping 22% due to the ongoing AI-led memory crisis. The post Smartphone shipments tank to record quarterly low appeared first on Mobile World Live.
La directrice financière d’OpenAI, Sarah Friar, aurait averti que les entreprises utilisant des modèles d’IA chinois à bas coût s’exposeraient Read more... The post La directrice financière d’OpenAI pointe les risques des modèles chinois appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Jio Platforms set the price band for shares sold in its IPO, with the company set to raise a maximum of INR302.1 billion from the float. The post Jio targets up to $3.2B in imminent IPO appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Ericsson posted a healthy Q3 2026 revenue rise with its performance boosted by higher sales in its Network division and effective efficiency measures, although new CEO Per Narvinger warned of potential headwinds over the next year. The post Ericsson Q3 fuelled by strong mobile Networks sales appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Ericsson ha aumentado sus ingresos en el tercer trimestre de 2026 gracias a las mayores ventas de su división de Read more... The post Las ventas de redes móviles impulsan los resultados de Ericsson en el tercer trimestre appeared first on Mobile World Live.
El mercado mundial de smartphones ha registrado en el tercer trimestre de 2026 una caída del 22% en los envíos, Read more... The post Las ventas de smartphones caen a un mínimo histórico trimestral appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Verizon y Ericsson han anunciado la primera llamada de campo 6G preestándar en la banda de 7 GHz, con la Read more... The post Verizon y Ericsson presumen de la primera llamada de campo en 6G a 7 GHz appeared first on Mobile World Live.
La plataforma gratuita reúne a las empresas que realizan cerca del 90% de las llamadas comerciales en España, ante la Read more... The post Adigital lanza un buscador inverso de llamadas comerciales con prefijo 400 appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Según los datos de la CNMC referidos al segundo trimestre de 2026, el 5G supone ya casi una cuarta parte Read more... The post El tráfico de datos 5G sube un 61% en España mientras los ingresos del sector no varían appeared first on Mobile World Live.
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar reportedly warned businesses using low-cost Chinese AI models could face cybersecurity risks and said Western alternatives offered greater protection. The post OpenAI CFO flags safety risks from Chinese AI models appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis cautioned that recent AI-driven cyberattacks were “early warning shots”, as more serious incidents could emerge over time unless companies and governments stepped up efforts to secure AI systems. The post AI chiefs sound alarm on security risks appeared first on Mobile World Live.