The GSMA stated that 3.4 billion people did not use mobile internet services in 2024, despite the vast majority living in areas where network coverage was available.

UK watchdog Ofcom plans to authorize the launch of direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services using terrestrial mobile spectrum in 2026.

Australian operator Optus and Nokia joined forces to develop a tethered drone system fitted with a small cell.

Deutsche Telekom continued a network slicing push beyond recent consumer-oriented plays.

Telefonica reportedly renewed a core network contract with Huawei in late 2024 to supply equipment used for the consumer segment in Spain until 2030.

Deutsche Telekom launched two new low-cost devices centred around AI technology in partnership with Perplexity.

On July 2, 2025, the Central Agency for Financing and Contracting of EU Programs and Projects (SAFU) unilaterally terminated all contracts with the company Optix Infrastructure. HAKOM, as the national telecom regulator, announced the decision, which concerns funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan under Call C2.3. R4-I1 Implementation of Projects under the Framework National Program for the Development of Broadband Infrastructure in Areas Without Sufficient Commercial Investment Interest.

NASA published early findings of research on whether 5G could handle the demands of air taxi communications systems.

Nokia announced that it will power the Medusa Submarine Cable System, a project owned by AFR-IX Telecom.

The UK government chose Eutelsat Group to deliver low Earth orbit satellite connectivity covering a host of services globally.

After completing an acquisition of Intelsat, SES continued to strengthen its orbit presence.

BT Group called on the UK government to accelerate reforms supporting mobile network investment.

Research by Ookla suggests that the 5G sector in Europe could be close to a tipping point in terms of network deployments and usage.

Eutelsat gained a capital injection deal worth €163.3 million through an investment by the UK government.

Leaders of several European fiber operators argued that planned changes to EU regulations would erode the region’s global digital standing.

Deutsche Telekom is now offering its 5G+ Gaming, and is the first network operator to launch a consumer offering based on 5G network slicing.

The record-breaking concert, held last weekend in Zagreb by the national music icon Marko Perković–Thompson, which attracted over half a million fans, presented a real challenge for Croatian mobile operators.

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile will launch commercial services from their joint venture satellite business in 2026.

UK mobile operators now cover 95% of the landmass with 4G a year ahead of schedule as part of a rural connectivity scheme.