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New star in comms firmament – Softbank positions HAPS between terrestrial and satellite

Softbank’s latest HAPS trial suggests the stratosphere could become more than a way to fill coverage gaps – potentially combining wide-area cellular, private networks, drones, and...

Carriers, Aviation at Odds on WRC Positions

Aviation stakeholders fear interference from expanded mobile use

Beyond Terrestrial Networks: 6G’s Next Challenge Is Connecting Air, Land, and Sea 

As communication networks evolve, 6G research is exploring how drones, satellites, and underwater systems can work together across previously disconnected environments. I have been...

Ericsson, AT&T Use Cellular Data to Detect Drones

With the FIFA World Cup tournament and most of the big celebrations of America’s 250th birthday now in the rear-view mirror, law enforcement agencies, local government officials an...

Tower Companies Optimistic Amid Spectrum Auctions, Potential AI Deployments

SBA Communications has been in early talks with satellite companies about terrestrial deployments

AT&T and Ericsson Transform Cell Towers into Drone Detectors

AT&T and Ericsson are turning commercial 5G cell towers into AI-powered drone detection sensors opening new telecom and VoIP enterprise opportunities By using existing network...

SoftBank tests stratospheric aerial base station in Japan 1st

AT&T, Ericsson Detect Drones Over 5G in Texas Network Sensing Demo

Ericsson radios and AT&T’s network tracked drones flying at 300 to 400 feet outside AT&T Stadium in Texas The setup repurposed communications signals as a distributed sensi...

Amazon Seeks FCC Approval for Direct to Phone Satellites

Amazon’s proposed Leo Direct-to-Device network could reshape VoIP connectivity by linking standard smartphones to low Earth orbit satellites when cellular coverage fails. Targeting...

FAA to require 5G-tolerant radio altimeters as FCC clears C-band auction

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it would issue a final rule on July 24, 2026, requiring all… The post FAA to require 5G-tolerant radio altimeters as FCC clears C-ban...

Thursday (telco diary) | Satellite versus terrestrial

From the newsletter (sign-up if you want it sooner): Despite the hype and investment pouring into satellite D2D services, new analysis says space-based connectivity will complement...

Marine One radio problem at DCA prompts a simple fix: move the antenna

A radio communications failure between Marine One and air traffic controllers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)… The post Marine One radio problem at DCA prompts a...

5G Networks Accelerate Drone Detection with ISAC Integration

Drone warfare is accelerating 5G ISAC, turning mobile networks into sensing platforms that can detect and track low-flying drones. Ericsson and AT&T trials show how telecom inf...

Why every drone deployment needs a communications plan

A plan helps agencies move live drone video from the pilot to the command post, turn observations into action and keep incident commanders focused on the entire operation

GCT Semiconductor forms partnership to advance next-generation UAV control and communications

GCT Semiconductor Holding, a designer and supplier of 5G semiconductors powering the AI data pipeline with wireless connectivity, has announced a partnership and license agreement...

Comcast Business is Deploying Private Wireless Network in Smartlink Headquarters

The network will combine cellular and radio services to enhance wireless coverage in office buildings.

Telecoms Transform with Satellite and Mobile Network Convergence

Satellite, 5G, Wi-Fi, and terrestrial mobile networks are converging to reshape VoIP connectivity. From IRIS² to Starlink, hybrid telecom integration promises resilient voice, vide...

AT&T and Ericsson use network sensing to spot drones with ordinary 5G towers

Network sensing tracked an unconnected drone without radar In sum – what we know: AT&T and Ericsson have built a new drone-detection system that was shown off in a demo at AT&a...

From missiles to pizzas – why 6G drone sensing has been fast-tracked for 5G

Cheap drone warfare has changed military strategy, and governments want cheaper anti-drone detection to keep pace. 6G-native ISAC has been rushed into late 5G-era networks in respo...

AT&T strikes deal with Amazon Leo – as EU operators seek D2D stake, US opens D2D tap

AT&T is adding Amazon Leo to its enterprise connectivity mix as satellite moves deeper into terrestrial networks – and European operators eye D2D spectrum and US regulators pus...

Ainscough hangs up, puts down phone mast

Ainscough used a Liebherr LTM1650-8.1 to help Circet dismantle a 53-metre telecoms mast, one of the largest of its type, at a former EE site in Sunderland.

Tuesday (telco diary) | More about ISAC – on battlefields and sportsfields

From the newsletter (sign-up if you want it sooner): Some fairly routine industry updates on Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, 5G rankings, and telecom-related M&A, plus a bigger story – about h...

Airties acquires Aprecomm to widen reach, provide better service

The combined company now has an unmatched foundation to further accelerate expansion across Asia-Pacific and into South America, says Airties CEO

AST SpaceMobile Gets Green Light for Direct-to-Device Testing

The 30-day authorization covers non-commercial testing using up to 100 handsets.