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World Communication Award Winners 2025

by Harry Baldock | Dec 10, 2025

World Communication Awards Total Telecom is thrilled to unveil the exceptional winners of the 2025...

No name, no address: New US mobile player Phreeli is looking for anonymous customers

by Harry Baldock | Dec 8, 2025

This month saw the commercial launch of Phreeli, a company its founders describe as the world’s first privacy-by-design mobile carrier.

AT&T drops DEI to get $1bn spectrum deal approved

by Harry Baldock | Dec 5, 2025

The FCC has approved AT&T’s $1.02 billion spectrum acquisition from UScellular on the condition that the company terminates its DEI initiatives, amid concerns over industry consolidation and its impact on rural connectivity and competition.

Make construction sexy again? One CEO thinks it’s time

by Bradford Randall | Dec 1, 2025

Trent Edwards used to climb telephone poles. Now he’s the CEO of TAK Broadband, bringing with him an appreciation for network builders and the often-dangerous work they perform.

World Communication Awards 2025 shortlist announced

by Harry Baldock | Nov 25, 2025

The World Communication Awards has announced its 2025 shortlist, highlighting the telecom industry’s leading innovators.

Verizon to cut 15,000 jobs

by Bradford Randall | Nov 20, 2025

Reuters is reporting that Verizon’s new CEO plans to cut 15,000 jobs at the company, reducing non-union management ranks by a fifth

Microsoft launches Project Gecko to produce AI systems in low-resourced languages

by Harry Baldock | Nov 19, 2025

Microsoft has unveiled Project Gecko, a research-driven initiative aimed at producing cheaper, localised generative AI systems for populations under‑represented in current models , starting with smallholder farmers in Kenya and India.

Amazon rebrands Project Kuiper as Amazon Leo

by Harry Baldock | Nov 14, 2025

With Amazon inching ever closer to its commercial satellite service launch, the company has this week rebranded its satellite initiative from Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo.

Apple preparing iPhone features for the satellite revolution

by Harry Baldock | Nov 11, 2025

News According to reports, the American tech giant is working on five new satellite features for...

AWS unveils plans for transatlantic cable Fastnet

by Total Telecom Staff | Nov 4, 2025

The subsea cable will create alternative data pathways between Maryland and County Cork, delivering fast and reliable cloud and AI services across the Atlantic

US govt pushing to ban TP-Link over national security fears

by Harry Baldock | Oct 31, 2025

U.S. federal agencies are reportedly considering a significant restriction on TP-Link, a company that produces widely used home internet routers, amid escalating concerns over national security linked to China.

AWS piles further $5bn into South Korean data centres

by Total Telecom Staff | Oct 29, 2025

The announcement brings Amazon’s total pledged investment in South Korea to $9 billion over the next five years

Beyond the Cable: Rethinking connectivity with Rob Chambers

by Rosie Foster | Oct 24, 2025

Podcasts The public shouldn’t have to think about connectivity. It should just work, says Rob...

Applied Digital secures $5bn Hyperscaler lease

by Total Telecom Staff | Oct 23, 2025

15-year deal for 200MW at Polaris Forge 2 boosts company’s North Dakota capacity to 600MW.

Lynk and Omnispace merge to accelerate global satellite direct-to-device connectivity

by Total Telecom Staff | Oct 23, 2025

Lynk Global and Omnispace announce a merger backed by SES, aiming to create a leading D2D satellite connectivity provider by combining spectrum assets and satellite technology, challenging major industry players and expanding seamless IoT and messaging services worldwide.

Amigo mesh network project aims to keep political protesters connected

by Harry Baldock | Oct 22, 2025

Researchers are aiming to optimise the networking technology for large crowds and to avoid state surveillance

EXA Infrastructure adds €1.3bn to M&A war chest

by Harry Baldock | Oct 17, 2025

EXA Infrastructure, the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform connecting Europe and North America, has refinanced its existing facilities and raised new financing in total over €1.3bn to support continued growth ambitions and network expansion plans.