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  • [New] Deutsche Telekom has signed on to bring Starlink Mobile service to 10 European countries, with launch expected in 2028 using V2 next-generation technology. BASENOR
  • [New] SpaceX is collaborating with device and modem manufacturers to ensure broad compatibility for Starlink Mobile, which it plans to launch in mid-2027. Mobile World Live
  • [New] Starlink and Deutsche Telekom have announced a partnership looking to launch a Europe-based satellite mobile service by 2028. TechRadar
  • [New] The GSMA highlights the potential for LEO satellites to improve connectivity in underserved areas and to enable innovative device-to-device services, fostering collaboration between mobile and satellite operators. Aerospace & Defense News
  • [New] D2D could complement existing mobile networks by extending services to remote and sparsely populated areas while strengthening network resilience and emergency connectivity. Ecofin Agency
  • Network APIs hold high potential for ICT providers, with telcos representing 80% of global mobile connections developing APIs as new network-as-a-service business models come to the fore. EY
  • The T-Dome is a proposed multi-layered IAMD network meant to neutralize aerial threats to Taiwan with large quantities of mobile air defence systems and advanced sensor and command-and-control infrastructure. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
  • Virgin Media O2 is deploying AI monitoring tools across its mobile network to predict and prevent issues, demonstrating how telecommunications operators are scaling artificial intelligence to improve service reliability and operational efficiency across the UK. Bizclik Media Ltd
  • Approximately 178 million mobile subscribers will consider adding a new line or upgrading their service in 2026. Mspark -
  • Users of botim money will now be able to send funds via direct bank transfers and instant mobile wallet payouts, leveraging TerraPay's network which connects to over 3.7 billion mobile wallets and 7.5 billion bank accounts globally. The Fintech Times
  • The rollout of US eSIM only plans 2026 marks one of the most meaningful mobile network shifts in recent years. UnlockBase
  • T-Mobile will live translate regular phone calls without an app. MarketingProfs
  • Predictive Analysis: Russia will likely accelerate mobile network exploitation as SpaceX tightens Starlink controls, potentially developing hybrid systems that switch between satellite and cellular connectivity based on availability. Drone Warfare
  • T-Mobile is leveraging its scale and nationwide 5G Advanced network to expand into new growth areas, including advertising, financial services, and long-term opportunities in edge and physical AI. T-Mobile Newsroom
  • T-Mobile said it will stop reporting postpaid phone subscriber additions starting this quarter, as it shifts focus to account growth and average revenue per account. 1470 & 100.3 WMBD
  • In the United States, operators such as T-Mobile have begun positioning nationwide standalone networks as the foundation for future 5G Advanced capabilities, with broader feature enablement expected as standards and device ecosystems mature. Ookla
  • Mint Mobile leads 2026 rankings with disruptive bulk-prepaid plans on T-Mobile's 5G network, offering 5GB-40GB data for 3-12 months upfront. Sheerbit technologies
  • Device Growth Expected to Slow in 2026 Shipments of mobile phones, PCs, and tablets continue to grow steadily. Gartner
  • Even as mobile phones have become pervasive, so have security threats: 85% of respondents in a Verizon survey said mobile device-related threats are on the rise. Samsung Business Insights
  • Algeria plans to extend mobile network coverage to 4,500 additional areas by 2027. Ecofin Agency

Last updated: 15 March 2026



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