This article is based on Analysys Mason's '5G deployment tracker' and summarises the number of 5G network deployments and the number of 5G standalone...
Data is central to any mobile service offer and many operators try to differentiate from their competitors by offering larger volumes of data. This...
The 15- to 20-year mobile operating licences that were issued in the 2000s are now coming up for renewal in many countries in the Middle East. A...
Reports emerged in November 2024 that AT&T plans to shut down its NB-IoT network in 2025. This article explores AT&T’s motivation for...
Telecoms providers are facing a crucial dilemma; they either have to invest to keep up with the market demand or sell off parts (or all) of their...
Network-sharing partnerships have recently been announced in Belgium, Germany and Spain. This article explores the models used in those three...
Geopolitics have long influenced the space sector. From the early USA–Russia space race to now, geopolitical dynamics have shaped government...
WhatsApp revised the pricing of its application-to-person (A2P) messaging service, WhatsApp for Business, in July 2025. The new prices are lower and...
Odido, Telefónica, T-Mobile USA and Vodafone have launched new eSIM-enabled services in 2025. eSIMs help operators to expand their addressable...
Operators in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have been revisiting the sub-brand model to grow their subscriber market shares and experiment...
