Global Scans · Telecoms · Weekly Summary

• [New] Backed by more than $3.2 billion in liquidity, bolstered by global telecom partners like Verizon, Vodafone, and stc Group, AST is orchestrating a constellation campaign that could see 60 satellites in orbit by the end of 2026. The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel
• [New] The future IRIS secure telecoms constellation will be the new standard bearer for Europe's independent and sovereign space capability. Thales Alenia Space
• [New] In 2026, telecom technology is not just about transmitting data from point to point, it's about intelligently building connectivity in a way that enables the new frontiers of innovation, communication and exploration. Forbes
• [New] Investing.com - T-Mobile raised its forecast for postpaid net customer additions after the telecoms group added more wireless subscribers than anticipated in the third quarter. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Latin America and Middle East & Africa show significant growth potential with increasing urban development projects and expanding telecommunications coverage. openpr
• [New] ESA plans to request €750M for the EO component of the European Resilience from Space initiative that will use a system of systems approach to bring together EO with navigation and telecommunications. TerraWatch Space Newsletter
• [New] In the ITU strategic plan for 2024-2027, target 2.5 is significant improvement of the ICT sector's contribution to climate and environment action, as measured by concrete indicators including the global e-waste recycling rate and the contribution of telecommunications / ICTs to global GHG emissions. ITU
• [New] Taking place every four years, WTDC strengthens global collaboration on telecommunications challenges and develops forward-thinking solutions that unlock the potential of technology to benefit society. EurekAlert!
• [New] Modernizing Telecommunications Relay Services - The Commission will consider a NPRM that would initiate a proceeding to modernize telecommunications relay services. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
• [New] The Samsung phone problems could be indicative of a broader systemic issue in Australia's telecommunications emergency services. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services is projected to reach $1,532 billion in 2025, representing an increase of +1.7% year-on-year. IANS
• [New] Mobile services will dominate global telecom spending, supported by strong data consumption and M2M applications that offset declining voice and messaging revenues. TelecomLead

Last updated: 24 November 2025