Telecom industry news covering 5G networks, carriers, spectrum auctions, mobile technology, and telecommunications infrastructure developments.
A consortium of Bouygues Telecom, Orange, and Free signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire SFR from Altice France for approximately €20.4 billion ($23.5 billion), including debt. The deal is one of the largest telecommunications transactions.
AT&T introduced four new fiber internet plans (300 Mbps to 5 gig) with bundled pricing from $35/month, available June 7. The 5 gig tier includes All-Fi Pro, and all plans offer free internet backup with qualifying services. The launch intensifies competition with T-Mobile and Verizon.
This article explains the critical role of undersea cables in global internet infrastructure, carrying 99% of international data. It details the engineering and logistics of cable deployment, including route planning, manufacturing, and the slow, careful process of laying cables on the ocean floor, highlighting the contrast between the mundane reality and the immense scale of the system.