The global wireless telecommunications industry achieved a historic milestone in 2024, with 5G connections reaching 2.25 billion worldwide. This remarkable growth is a clear sign of 5G’s rapid adoption, far outpacing previous wireless generations.
Reports and Coverage
Uniti Group Inc. Stockholders Approve Proposed Merger with Windstream Holdings II, LLC
Uniti Group Inc. (“Uniti” or the “Company”) announced that its stockholders voted to approve the previously announced proposed merger with an affiliate of Windstream Holdings II, LLC (“Windstream”) and certain other related proposals at a special meeting of the Company’s stockholders.
2025 Crowdsourced Awards: Celebrating the Best in Telecom Excellence
Weplan Analytics has announced the prestigious 2025 Crowdsourced Awards winners, unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. These highly anticipated awards celebrate telecommunications companies with exceptional service quality, innovation, and user experience (UX) in an ever-evolving industry.
Ookla: Delivering Exceptional Connectivity Insights Around the Globe
By Chip Strange, Chief Strategy Officer at Ookla
USD 20 Billion Funding for Colombia’s National Connectivity Plan
To strengthen connectivity in Colombia and promote development in the territories, especially in rural and remote areas, the ICT Ministry, the European Union (EU) and CAF, Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, have signed a Cooperation Agreement to allocate nearly USD 20 billion to leverage financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and CAF to support the country's National Connectivity Plan.
MEF Unveils Game-Changing LSO API Release for Seamless Network Automation
Dubbed its most powerful Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) API release to date, MEF’s ninth LSO API release solves (for the first time) complex addressing and operational challenges, including observability. Additionally, this release introduces a suite of advancements designed to enhance service provider and enterprise adoption of standardized, open ecosystem automation for Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) offerings.
Latin America's First Regional AI Model Set To Launch in 2025
An artificial intelligence model designed to understand the multicultural identity of Latin America is set to launch in mid-2025, according to the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence of Chile (CENIA).
Telecom Review Congratulates Arielle Roth on Her Nomination to Lead the NTIA
Arielle Roth was nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, NTIA oversees the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, which provides $42.45 billion to expand high-speed internet access across the U.S. and its territories.
Sudhir Chaturvedi to Lead NTT DATA’s Global Growth and North America Business
NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, has officially appointed Sudhir Chaturvedi as Global Chief Growth Officer and North America Chief Executive Officer.
Peru and RedCLARA Partner to Enhance Digital Innovation and Global Connectivity
Peru’s Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) and RedCLARA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the digital ecosystem and encourage innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean.