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What changed in telecommunications regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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The South African Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies is proposing a mandatory partnership between the state-owned South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and Netflix to support local content production.
Read at techcabal.com ↗03
The article argues that the U.S. government lacks a standing public-private forum to address national security threats involving private infrastructure.
Read at justsecurity.org ↗04
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a consultation regarding a proposed steering conduct requirement for Apple's mobile platform.
Read at gov.uk ↗05
The Australian Labor government, led by the Albanese administration, has proposed a new single-service opt-out register for online gambling advertisements, modeled after the Do Not Call register.
Read at theguardian.com ↗What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in telecommunications this week?
The week’s notable investments, financing rounds, acquisitions and strategic deals.
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Tianjin-based startup Xingkan Jiuzhou Technology, also known as StarRF, has successfully closed a new funding round.
Read at spacenews.com ↗07
The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has launched a procurement procedure for a framework contract to provide corrective and evolutive maintenance for Public Regulated Service (PRS) Test Vector Generators (TVG).
Read at europa.eu ↗08
Swedish deeptech company Solinide Photonics has raised €4 million in seed funding to commercialise its silicon nitride photonic integrated circuit technology.
Read at tech.eu ↗09
Charter Communications has completed its $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications, creating a cable operator serving 37 million customers across 45 U.S. states.
Read at variety.com ↗10
On June 29, 2026, Rocket Lab announced an agreement to acquire Iridium to integrate launch, manufacturing, and satellite network operations.
Read at satellitetoday.com ↗What products launched in telecommunications this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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The Nigerian Federal Executive Council has officially approved the procurement of two new communication satellites, NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B. This initiative, announced on August 23, 2026, aims to enhance national broadband infrastructure and strengthen security capabilities across Nigeria.
Read at spaceinafrica.com ↗12
Comcast has launched Xfinity Shield, a new cybersecurity and home monitoring platform, to help retain customers following the loss of 167,000 broadband subscribers in Q2 2026.
Read at thestreet.com ↗13
Google has released the Pixel 11 smartphone, which features incremental hardware updates including a new chipset, improved camera, and 25W Qi2 wireless charging.
Read at wired.com ↗14
Google has released the Pixel 11 Pro XL, a new flagship smartphone featuring updated hardware and AI-driven software capabilities.
Read at zdnet.com ↗15
Comcast is expanding its Xfinity Shield platform, which includes a WiFi Motion feature that uses radio frequency signals to detect movement in homes.
Read at gizmodo.com ↗16
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions announced on August 19, 2026, that it has received multi-million-dollar orders for its GAIA antenna systems from international customers.
Read at satellitetoday.com ↗17
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, priced at $2,099.99, positioning it as a premium device in the U.S. market.
Read at thestreet.com ↗18
The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) announced the commencement of the Galileo Signal Authentication Service (OSNMA).
Read at europa.eu ↗8 of 16 product launches events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What financial results were reported in telecommunications this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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Wolfe Research downgraded T-Mobile's stock rating from outperform to peer perform in August 2026, citing increased competition from AT&T, Verizon, and cable operators.
Read at thestreet.com ↗20
Telesat is currently engaged in good-faith negotiations with bondholders as it faces a $1.7 billion debt payment due in December 2026.
Read at spaceintelreport.com ↗21
AT&T stock currently trades at approximately $24.89 per share with an annual dividend payout of $1.11 per share, resulting in a 4.5% yield.
Read at thestreet.com ↗22
Elon Musk holds a 48.4% beneficial ownership stake in SpaceX, equivalent to approximately 6.42 billion shares valued at over $900 billion as of June 30, 2026.
Read at thestreet.com ↗23
SpaceX completed an initial public offering on June 11, 2026, reaching a valuation of $86.2 billion.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗What court rulings and legal actions hit telecommunications this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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On August 20, 2026, ABC and its parent company, Disney, filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States.
Read at pewresearch.org ↗What research was published in telecommunications this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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Researchers from Brookhaven National Laboratory and Stony Brook University successfully transmitted quantum information via light particles through open air over a distance of 13 miles (21 kilometers) between Upton and Stony Brook, New York.
Read at hpcwire.com ↗26
The article discusses advancements in silicon photonics, co-packaged optics, and advanced packaging technologies presented at the IMAPS 3D InCites platform.
Read at 3dincites.com ↗What incidents and outages hit telecommunications this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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The threat actor Transparent Tribe (APT 36) has updated its malware toolkit with new backdoors named Patchcord and Sheetcord to conduct cyber espionage.
Read at darkreading.com ↗28
Criminals are compromising public Wi-Fi infrastructure at locations such as hotels and conference centers globally.
Read at schneier.com ↗What partnerships were announced in telecommunications this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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LatConnect 60 has signed a commercial contract with Transcelestial to integrate an optical communications terminal into its SWIRSAT-1 imaging satellite mission.
Read at spacenews.com ↗30
Eskimo, a global travel eSIM provider, has partnered with Triple-A, a payment institution, to integrate stablecoin payments for its eSIM plans.
Read at finextra.com ↗31
On August 19, 2026, the U.S. Space Force added Rocket Lab to its Space Data Network Consortium, awarding the company $12 million in delivery orders.
Read at thestreet.com ↗32
Royal Air Maroc has announced a partnership with SpaceX to integrate Starlink satellite internet connectivity across its fleet.
Read at spaceinafrica.com ↗What people moved in and out of telecommunications roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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T-Mobile, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, reduced its U.S. workforce by more than 4,600 employees between December 31, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
Read at thestreet.com ↗What else happened in telecommunications this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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Aviation reporter Pete Syme tested Starlink's in-flight internet service while flying on a Qatar Airways flight at an altitude of 36,000 feet.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗35
SecurityWeek published a daily briefing on August 21, 2026, covering cybersecurity topics including a zombie card attack, T-Mobile's decision to cut cables to prevent hackers, and a bug report involving GitHub.
Read at securityweek.com ↗36
An AI-assisted tool was utilized to secure a satellite communication system following a hacking incident attributed to Russian actors in 2022.
Read at securityweek.com ↗37
Wall Street analysts report that the global bond selloff is expected to continue without a clear end in sight.
Read at wsj.com ↗38
Perplexity partnered with Indian telecom operator Airtel in July 2025 to offer a free 12-month Pro subscription to Airtel's 360 million customers.
Read at techcrunch.com ↗39
The NFL has expanded its broadcast rights across multiple streaming platforms including Amazon Prime, Peacock, Netflix, and ESPN for the 2026 season.
Read at thestreet.com ↗40
Apple will revise its App Tracking Transparency framework in Germany following an antitrust probe by the Federal Cartel Office.
Read at exchangewire.com ↗41
Omdia reports that smartphone shipments in Africa fell 7% year-on-year to 17.8 million units in Q2 2026, with a projected 26% annual decline for the year.
Read at techcabal.com ↗8 of 11 other developments events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.