AT&T North America Operators T-Mobile US Verizon July 18, 2022 Analyst warns of Verizon, AT&T inflation pressure MoffettNathanson analyst Craig Moffett predicted price rises by Verizon and AT&T could fail to offset the impact of inflation, and could even play into the hands of rival T-Mobile US. By Mike Robuck
Asia Pacific FCC Huawei Network Tech North America RAN Vendors Regulation ZTE July 18, 2022 FCC seeks additional $3B to remove Chinese kit Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Jessica Rosenworcel (pictured) reportedly sent a letter to a US politician which stated the agency needed an additional $3. 1 billion to help operators replace equipment from Chinese vendors including Huawei and ZTE. By Mike Robuck
Devices July 15, 2022 Doro poised to expand beyond handsets Specialist handset manufacturer Doro revealed plans to launch three product ranges targeting older users beyond fixed and mobile phones in the next year, with the first new lines set to be unveiled at IFA Berlin in September. By Chris Donkin
Middle East and North Africa MTN Operators July 15, 2022 MTN enters Telkom takeover talks MTN Group commenced talks to acquire domestic rival Telkom South Africa, a tie-up which would help it step up competition with the local unit of Vodacom, the market leader by connections. By Kavit Majithia
Ericsson RAN Vendors July 15, 2022 Ericsson given US green light for $6.2B Vonage buy The US foreign investment authority approved an Ericsson proposal to buy cloud communications provider Vonage for $6. 2 billion, with the delayed deal set to close next week. By Chris Donkin
5G+ North America Operators Verizon July 15, 2022 Verizon continues 5G ultra-wideband deployment Verizon expanded its ultra-wideband 5G service to Atlanta, unlocking a potential 1 million additional customers and advancing a goal to cover 175 million people by the year-end. By Mike Robuck
Network Tech July 15, 2022 RAN revenue tipped to top $40B by 2026 Research company Dell’Oro Group reported the RAN market remained on track for a fifth consecutive year of growth in 2022 despite outside challenges, and predicted global revenue to surpass $40 billion by 2026. By Mike Robuck