GSMA Suggests Low Earth Orbit Requires Regulation
The GSMA suggested that low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations need fresh regulations.

The GSMA suggested that low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations need fresh regulations.
Deutsche Telekom is expanding its network coverage through satellite-based direct connectivity.
Qualcomm has launched a global coalition of leading tech, telecom, cloud, and device companies.
Soaring memory costs are projected to drive worldwide PC shipments to decline 10.4% and smartphone shipments to drop by 8.4% in 2026, compared to 2025 levels, according to Gartner.
The Executive Chairman of Telefónica, Marc Murtra, defended the need for the EU to promote the consolidation of the telco sector to boost its strategic and technological sovereignty.
Samsung announced the continued expansion of satellite communication capabilities for select Galaxy smartphones, including the Galaxy S26 series, through ongoing partnerships with leading global telecommunications operators in North America, Europe, and Japan.
European operator bosses warned that sovereignty is the latest field in which strict regulation is hampering progress.
The European Commission and a consortium led by Telefónica, comprising more than 70 European entities, unveiled EURO-3C.
Global smartphone shipments ended 2025 with low single-digit growth, supported by improving macroeconomic conditions and healthy demand during the holiday season, according to Counterpoint Research.
Xiaomi unveiled its next-generation 17 Series of smartphones.
Ericsson and Nokia announced new cooperation on network evolution.
The US administration told the country’s diplomats to push back against foreign data sovereignty laws.
Samsung unveiled its flagship Galaxy S26 lineup of smartphones.
Telefonica reported flat revenues for 2025 with a significantly higher net loss.
Honor announced it would unveil its first humanoid robot during a product event at MWC26 Barcelona.
At Mobile World Congress 2026, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, TIM, and Vodafone will announce the successful live demonstration of the European Edge Continuum, the first federated edge cloud connecting the networks of Europe’s five largest operators.
A West Virginia attorney general filed a lawsuit against Apple.
Ericsson and Mistral AI signed a deal to combine the French company’s advanced models with Ericsson's R&D and network expertise.
Nokia and Vodafone Group agreed to include the operator’s network APIs within Nokia's anti-fraud and authentication products.
Apple will hold a product launch event on 4 March, the company announced.