North America National Telecom Trends
North America National Telecom Trends
National Telecom trend intelligence tracks national telecom market trends, 5G rollout, fibre modernisation, wholesale network strategy, spectrum pressure, and digital infrastructure investment in North America, giving readers a fuller view of the demand shifts, capacity constraints, platform strategies, capital timing, regulatory pressure, and operating assumptions behind the market.
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New York Yankees hire Lumen for dual 100G fibre network to Tampa
The Yankees are connecting Yankee Stadium with a relocated primary data centre in Tampa through two diverse 100 Gbps fibre routes designed to support resilient operations.
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Ericsson and AT&T trial cuts 5G handover data loss by 25%
The trial shows how 5G Advanced is moving beyond faster networks to improve how devices stay connected in motion.
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LEO Broadband Enters Commercial Competition
Amazon's service launch signals that the next phase of LEO broadband will be defined by commercial execution rather than satellite deployment.
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Verizon gains Carolina West customers as rural operator closes
Carolina West's closure shows how rural wireless consolidation is moving away from headline M&A deals. Verizon gains a customer pipeline without paying an acquisition price, while a 90,000-user base faces forced migration — the quiet side of US telecom market concentration.
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FCC funds China gear removal with spectrum sale
FCC raises $3.5bn from AWS-3 spectrum to fund Huawei and ZTE equipment removal from US telecom networks.
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Gunshot damages Spectrum fibre line in Talladega County
A Spectrum fibre cable in Talladega County was damaged by suspected gunfire, prompting a criminal mischief investigation.
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Belden targets rural FTTX with easier drop cable
Belden launches DiamonDrop cable to simplify FTTX field termination for rural and hard-to-serve broadband builds.
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Ericsson extends Verizon private 5G internationally
Ericsson brings Private 5G to Verizon Business deployments outside the US, helping enterprises extend campus networks globally.
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T-Mobile taps AI to manage network surges at events
T-Mobile deploys Dynamic CX to use AI for event traffic surges, helping its network prepare for crowds across US venues.
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Deutsche Telekom weighs full T-Mobile buyout as valuation gap widens
Deutsche Telekom considers full T-Mobile combination to address valuation imbalance and simplify structure as US unit drives growth and investor focus.
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AT&T signs $2bn deal to strengthen FirstNet emergency network
AT&T invests in FirstNet resilience with a $2bn deal, upgrading emergency telecom systems for over 31,000 agencies across the US.
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Rogers makes satellite connectivity standard on mobile plans
Rogers adds satellite connectivity to all 5G+ plans in Atlantic Canada, redefining mobile coverage boundaries with direct-to-device service.
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Privacy focus drives Cape’s entry into US MVNO market
A new US MVNO ‘Cape’ is betting on network-level privacy features, but its approach may test how far consumers value mobile anonymity.
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Verizon is the best US mobile network now
Verizon tops a major US mobile network ranking, highlighting the long-term value of infrastructure investment in a saturated market.
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AT&T nears major deal to expand its Mexico presence
AT&T is reportedly close to a multi-billion-dollar deal in Mexico, signalling renewed focus on its Latin American telecoms strategy.
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Deutsche Telekom lifts dividend on strong US gains
Europe’s telecoms group raises its 2025 payout and sharpens its outlook, buoyed by T-Mobile US’s continued growth despite weaker trends.
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T-Mobile US launches credit card to boost customer loyalty
T-Mobile introduces its first credit card with Capital One, blending telecom and finance to deepen customer engagement.
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T-Mobile launches satellite data service enabling WhatsApp calls from anywhere
The US carrier’s Starlink-powered T-Satellite service now supports apps including WhatsApp, X, and AllTrails in areas without mobile coverage, with voice and video calling available through more than 650 satellites, included free on premium plans.
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Stargate rollout gathers paces with 5 more sites revealed
OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank expand Stargate with five more US sites, bringing total planned capacity near 5.5 GW.
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SoftBank invests $2B in Intel amid US government interest
SoftBank invests $2 billion into Intel as US government considers 10% stake, highlighting strategic competition and industrial policy.