Telecommunications

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have announced a joint venture to pool spectrum resources and expand satellite-based connectivity. The initiative targets persistent coverage gaps in rural and underserved parts of the United States.

May 13, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Millicom presented its first-quarter 2026 results and reported cutting 35% of its Chile staff after taking control of Telefónica operations in February. The move generated US$21 million in severance and voluntary retirement costs.

Colombia's Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC) has launched a formal investigation into Comcel S.A., operating as Claro, for alleged violations of consumer rights in the sale of technological products and financing offers via its e-commerce channel. The regulator issued charges after reviewing information requests, financing contracts, advertisements, and Claro's website.

April 12, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Sceye's High-Altitude Platform System has finished its endurance testing program after more than 12 days aloft. The balloon-like devices aim to deliver internet from the stratosphere, bridging satellite and ground-based networks. Data from the tests will inform adjustments ahead of commercial flights.

SK Telecom announced on Thursday a partnership with Sweden-based Ericsson to jointly develop AI-driven mobile network technologies and advance 6G communication. Under the memorandum of understanding, the companies will promote innovative technologies in 5G environments and lay groundwork for 6G research and standardization.

March 18, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Physicists at MIT have developed a new microscope using terahertz light to directly observe hidden quantum vibrations inside a superconducting material for the first time. The device compresses terahertz light to overcome its wavelength limitations, revealing frictionless electron flows in BSCCO. This breakthrough could advance understanding of superconductivity and terahertz-based communications.