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Direct-to-cell systems use low Earth orbit satellites to deliver LTE connectivity to ordinary phones without hardware changes, extending coverage beyond terrestrial networks.

AT&T’s latest Memorial Day offer cuts the monthly cost of Motorola’s 2026 Razr+ to $4.43 for qualifying customers, underscoring how carriers are using promotions to push foldables deeper into the mainstream.

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have agreed in principle to pool spectrum resources for direct-to-device satellite services, a move that could reshape how ordinary smartphones connect from space while intensifying disputes a

AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile are reportedly forming a satellite-related joint venture aimed at eliminating coverage dead zones, a move that could eventually change what constant mobile connectivity means for iPhone users.

A federal appeals court has struck down the FCC’s broadband anti-discrimination rules, narrowing the agency’s ability to police unequal internet access unless it can prove intentional bias.

A sponsored white paper highlighted by IEEE Spectrum and Wiley lays out ten technology enablers for 6G, from sub-THz communications and AI-native signal processing to non-terrestrial networks and photonics.

T-Mobile has added ad-supported Hulu and Netflix subscriptions to several higher-tier wireless and home internet plans, extending the telecom industry's use of entertainment bundles as a retention tool.

French startup Univity says fresh Series A funding will finance two very-low-Earth-orbit demonstrator satellites designed to test how terrestrial and space-based 5G networks can work together. The company is targeting an

Direct-to-device satellite partnerships are multiplying, but large-scale deployment remains limited and more advanced services may take longer than the industry's publicity suggests

Total Wireless is pairing deep switcher incentives with a five-year price guarantee on its unlimited plan, highlighting how prepaid carriers are using stability and bundled device offers to compete for value-conscious

The FCC has granted Netgear conditional approval to keep importing consumer routers and cable devices through October 1, 2027, despite broader restrictions aimed at foreign-made networking gear and without a clear public

From analog 1G voice calls to AI-powered 5G infrastructure, four decades of wireless standards have transformed mobile networks from communication channels into pervasive environmental sensing platforms.

A coalition of telecom operators and device makers is pushing ultra-affordable $40 smartphones to bridge the digital divide, but rising component costs threaten the plan.