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News tagged: United States

41 news articles with this tag

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Devices

Epic Games brings Fortnite to iPhone in Japan on May 1

TL;DR: Epic Games launched Fortnite on iPhone in Japan on May 1, 2026. The launch coincided with Epic Games' May Star Wars-themed Fortnite update. For...

9to5Mac·May 1, 2026
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Market & Business

Pentagon awards 7 AI contracts for classified networks

TL;DR: The Pentagon awarded AI contracts to SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services and Reflection for deployment across classi...

Mobile World Live·May 1, 2026
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Carriers & Operators

Verizon says no to a SpaceX Starlink MVNO

Verizon said it does not plan to launch a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO, a carrier that sells service using another operator’s network) with S...

esim.report via Phil Akhnazarov on Inoreader·May 1, 2026
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Market & Business

Verizon completed 13,000 layoffs after CEO warning

TL;DR: Verizon has completed the 13,000 layoffs that CEO Dan Schulman said in November would take place. Light Reading reported that Verizon could con...

lightreading·Apr 30, 2026
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Market & Business

T-Mobile US raises 2026 post-paid account growth forecast

TL;DR: T-Mobile US raised its 2026 post-paid net account additions forecast to 950,000 to 1 million from 900,000 to 1 million. The operator reported 2...

Mobile World Live·Apr 29, 2026
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Carriers & Operators

T-Mobile US commits $2.7 billion to two FTTH joint ventures

TL;DR: T-Mobile US said it will invest $2.7 billion in two fibre-to-the-home joint ventures to expand fixed broadband coverage. T-Mobile US also added...

Telecompaper Headlines·Apr 28, 2026
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IoT & Enterprise

T-Mobile launches SuperBroadband with 5G and Starlink in the US

TL;DR: T-Mobile launched SuperBroadband on April 28, 2026 as a managed business internet service that combines T-Mobile 5G Business Internet with Star...

IoT Business News·Apr 28, 2026
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Market & Business

Deutsche Telekom faces barriers to potential T-Mobile US merger

TL;DR: Light Reading reported that a potential $260 billion merger involving Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US faces political and regulatory barriers....

lightreading·Apr 27, 2026
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Market & Business

Charter and Comcast shares fell in cable sell-off

TL;DR: Charter Communications and Comcast shares fell in a cable sector sell-off described by one analyst as 'Bloody Friday.' Analysts said the scale...

lightreading·Apr 27, 2026
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Market & Business

Digi Communications paused Digi Spain IPO on 23 April

TL;DR: Digi Communications suspended the planned initial public offering of Digi Spain Telecom S.A.U. on 23 April. The company cited instability in in...

Mobile World Live·Apr 26, 2026
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Devices

US smartphone market remains led by Apple, Samsung, Google

TL;DR: The Verge reported in April 2026 that phones sold in the US lag devices sold in China and other markets in areas such as batteries and cameras....

The Verge - Mobile Posts·Apr 25, 2026
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Carriers & Operators

Midco Mobile launches AT&T-based unlimited and by-the-Gig plans

TL;DR: Midco introduced Midco Mobile unlimited and by-the-Gig plans in all of its markets after market trials. Midco Mobile runs on the AT&T netwo...

lightreading·Apr 24, 2026
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Market & Business

Deutsche Telekom weighs full merger with T-Mobile US

TL;DR: Deutsche Telekom is studying a full merger with T-Mobile US, according to Bloomberg. Deutsche Telekom owns about 53% of T-Mobile US and became...

Mobile World Live·Apr 24, 2026
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Regulation & Policy

China plans approval rules for US investment in AI firms

TL;DR: China is reportedly preparing rules that would require government approval for US-linked investment in sensitive technology companies, includin...

Mobile World Live·Apr 24, 2026
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Regulation & Policy

FCC FAQ update extends US router ban to hotspots and LTE/5G CPE

TL;DR: The US Federal Communications Commission updated its FAQ to say its foreign-made Wi-Fi router ban also covers portable Wi-Fi hotspots and LTE/5...

Android Authority·Apr 23, 2026
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Carriers & Operators

Verizon upgrades Pittsburgh 5G network before 23 April NFL draft

TL;DR: Verizon completed permanent network upgrades in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before the 2026 NFL Draft starting on 23 April. The upgrade covers Poi...

Mobile World Live·Apr 22, 2026
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Regulation & Policy

Anthropic held EU talks on AI models on 17 April

TL;DR: Anthropic held talks with European Commission officials about its AI models, including cybersecurity-focused models not yet available in the Eu...

Mobile World Live·Apr 22, 2026
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Market & Business

Orange cleared by Spain to buy remaining 50% of MasOrange

TL;DR: Spain's Council of Ministers authorized Orange in April 2026 to acquire the 50% of MasOrange it did not already own. The transaction would give...

Mobile World Live·Apr 22, 2026
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Market & Business

Deutsche Telekom weighs full combination with T-Mobile US

TL;DR: Bloomberg reported that Deutsche Telekom is considering a full combination with T-Mobile US. The report cited people with knowledge of the matt...

All Stories·Apr 21, 2026
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Regulation & Policy

US Supreme Court hears AT&T and Verizon FCC fines case

TL;DR: The US Supreme Court heard arguments on 21 April in a case brought by AT&T and Verizon against the FCC's operator fines process. The case c...

Mobile World Live·Apr 21, 2026
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Market & Business

Brightspeed CFO Jacky Wu says fixed-mobile convergence is real

TL;DR: Brightspeed CFO Jacky Wu told Fierce Network that fixed-mobile convergence is real. Wu said Brightspeed is the largest fiber platform outside A...

All Stories·Apr 13, 2026
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Carriers & Operators

Dish Network left some U.S. property owners with unpaid 5G site work

TL;DR: Dish Network signed deals to place 5G equipment on buildings across the United States. Some property owners and managers say Dish left them wit...

All Stories·Apr 13, 2026
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Devices

American Airlines adds iOS 26 Apple Wallet boarding pass support

TL;DR: American Airlines added support for the new iOS 26 boarding pass experience in Apple Wallet on April 13, 2026. The update means all four of the...

9to5Mac·Apr 13, 2026
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Market & Business

Qualcomm expands Snap and Bosch partnerships in smart glasses and cars

TL;DR: Qualcomm expanded its partnerships with Snap and Bosch in smart glasses and connected vehicle markets. The company said the moves deepen its di...

telecoms·Apr 13, 2026
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Consumer & Travel

Saily and aloSIM user reports cite no 5G in Toronto and NYC

TL;DR: A Reddit user reported that Saily in Toronto and aloSIM in New York City did not provide 5G service. The user said the same Pixel phone connect...

eSim phones and plans discussion·Apr 12, 2026
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Devices

AT&T Western Electric 500 featured in Verge Version History

TL;DR: The Verge published a Version History podcast episode in April 2026 about the Western Electric 500 telephone and AT&T's role in its history...

The Verge - Mobile Posts·Apr 12, 2026
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Market & Business

Starlink U.S. speeds rose in 2025 but still miss 100/20 Mbps

TL;DR: Starlink broadband speeds in the United States increased in 2025, according to Ookla data cited by Fierce Network. Starlink still does not meet...

All Stories·Apr 9, 2026
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Regulation & Policy

Apple seeks Samsung data in South Korea antitrust case

TL;DR: Apple sought internal Samsung data in South Korea on April 8, 2026 in its U.S. antitrust case. The dispute is part of Apple's ongoing fight wit...

9to5Mac·Apr 8, 2026
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Carriers & Operators

US Mobile plans bundle with Starlink and 3 US mobile networks

TL;DR: US Mobile said it plans to launch a bundle that combines mobile service with Starlink home internet. The mobile portion would span AT&T, Ve...

All Stories·Apr 8, 2026
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Regulation & Policy

Verizon wins NAD challenge over T-Mobile ad complaint

TL;DR: The National Advertising Division ruled in Verizon's favor in a complaint brought by T-Mobile over Verizon marketing claims. Android Authority...

Android Authority·Apr 8, 2026
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Regulation & Policy

Anterix 900 MHz D2D plans face FCC rule limits

TL;DR: Grain Management asked the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to allow satellite direct-to-device services in 800 MHz spectrum. The filing...

All Stories·Apr 7, 2026
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Carriers & Operators

Mint Mobile launches $45/month wireless and home internet bundle

TL;DR: Mint Mobile launched a bundle that combines unlimited wireless service with 5G Home MINTernet for $45 per month. The offer covers a full year o...

lightreading·Apr 7, 2026
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Market & Business

OpenAI acquired tech podcast in reported media move

TL;DR: OpenAI acquired a technology podcast, according to Telecoms.com. The reported aim was to influence public discussion about artificial intellige...

telecoms·Apr 7, 2026
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Technology

Google Gmail AI Inbox rolls out in the US at $249.99/month

TL;DR: Google has started rolling out Gmail's AI Inbox to users in the United States. The feature was previously limited to trusted testers in January...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles·Apr 2, 2026
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IoT & Enterprise

Federated Wireless deploys private 5G for US Marine Corps

TL;DR: Federated Wireless deployed a private 5G network for the US Marine Corps. The deployment is described as a repeatable reference architecture fo...

All Stories·Apr 1, 2026
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Carriers & Operators

AT&T legacy unlimited plans face April 2026 price hikes

TL;DR: AT&T legacy unlimited plans are facing price hikes in April 2026. The change affects customers who remain on older AT&T unlimited plans...

9to5Mac·Apr 1, 2026
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Carriers & Operators

AT&T launches OneConnect home internet and wireless plan

TL;DR: AT&T launched AT&T OneConnect, a new subscription that combines home internet and wireless service. AT&T said the plan covers home...

telecoms·Mar 31, 2026
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Market & Business

Google expands Gmail username changes to all US accounts

TL;DR: Google now lets Google Account users in the United States change the username part of their @gmail.com address. Google says the previous Gmail...

Android Authority·Mar 31, 2026
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Devices

Sony PlayStation prices rise by $100 in the US

TL;DR: Sony announced PlayStation console price increases across major regions in March 2026. The US price increase is $100, according to GSMArena's s...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles·Mar 28, 2026
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Market & Business

Conexon Connect launches 13th fiber network in Georgia

TL;DR: Conexon Connect launched its 13th fiber network in Georgia, according to Light Reading's weekly broadband buildout roundup. The same roundup sa...

lightreading·Mar 27, 2026
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IoT & Enterprise

T-Mobile US deploys private 5G in all 30 MLB stadiums

TL;DR: T-Mobile US deployed private 5G networks in all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums over the past year and a half. Major League Baseball will use...

Mobile World Live·Mar 23, 2026
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