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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 Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) published a report on October 1, 2026, arguing that the EU lacks a unified risk assessment framework for Chinese technology vendors in critical infrastructure.
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The Trump administration has announced new measures to strengthen U.S. critical infrastructure defense following a series of cyberattacks by Iran-backed hackers on water and power utilities between July and September 2026.
Read at lawfaremedia.org ↗04
The European Parliament is debating the licensing framework for S-band mobile satellite services.
Read at spaceintelreport.com ↗05
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) published technical report TR 104 171, providing guidelines for evaluating the security of quantum random number generators (QRNGs).
Read at helpnetsecurity.com ↗06
Verizon has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission to discontinue copper landline phone service across nine U.S. states, affecting approximately 277,000 lines.
Read at thestreet.com ↗07
As of September 9, 2026, Asus received an exemption from the United States government's ban on foreign-made consumer routers, allowing the company to import Wi-Fi 8 devices.
Read at theverge.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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Ares Management Corp. is providing a $2 billion debt facility to Phoenix Tower International.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗09
Astranis Space Technologies, based in San Francisco, secured a $468 million credit facility from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Read at spaceq.ca ↗What products launched in telecommunications this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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SpaceX is scheduled to launch 21 Northrop Grumman-manufactured satellites for the U.S. Space Force's Space Development Agency (SDA) on the T1TL-A mission.
Read at spaceflightnow.com ↗11
Apple has released a software update for the iPhone 18 Pro Max to resolve cellular connectivity issues affecting users on the AT&T network.
Read at techmeme.com ↗12
Lidl Ireland is launching its new mobile phone service, Lidl Connect, across Ireland on 5 October 2026.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗13
Galileo Space is developing satellites capable of processing signals into actionable data directly in orbit.
Read at spacenews.com ↗14
On September 28, 2026, SpaceX is attempting to launch 26 Starlink V3 satellites into orbit using the Starship rocket.
Read at theverge.com ↗15
Honor launched the Magic9 Pro Max smartphone in Beijing on September 28, 2026.
Read at techcabal.com ↗16
SpaceX is preparing for the 14th test flight of its Starship rocket, scheduled for September 28, 2026, from Starbase.
Read at gizmodo.com ↗17
Vivo launched the X Fold 6 smartphone in China in June 2026 and is now initiating a global release.
Read at theverge.com ↗8 of 12 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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T-Mobile is increasing its Regulatory Programs & Telco Recovery Fee effective October 12, 2026.
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Mizuho Securities analyst Brett Linzey maintained a Buy rating and a $200 price target for SpaceX on September 25, 2026.
Read at thestreet.com ↗What court rulings and legal actions hit telecommunications this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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Starz and Verizon Fios are currently in stalled licensing negotiations, with the potential for Starz channels to be blacked out for Verizon Fios subscribers starting at midnight ET on October 1, 2026.
Read at variety.com ↗21
A US judge has rejected an appeal by MTN Group, allowing terrorism-related lawsuits against the company to proceed.
Read at techcabal.com ↗22
Germany's Customs Office is utilizing the device linking features of WhatsApp and Signal to monitor suspect accounts by connecting police-controlled computers.
Read at schneier.com ↗What research was published in telecommunications this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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During a military exercise in Indonesia in October 2026, the U.S. military tested the integration of smartphones as essential battlefield equipment.
Read at wsj.com ↗24
Researchers Matteo Crosignani, Lina Han, and Marco Macchiavelli analyze how U.S. domestic stocks are exposed to geoeconomic risk through global supply chains.
Read at newyorkfed.org ↗25
The EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) released the EU Space Market Report 2026, detailing growth projections for Europe's space economy.
Read at europa.eu ↗What incidents and outages hit telecommunications this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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Apple has confirmed that some customers using the iPhone 18 Pro Max on the AT&T network are experiencing a total loss of cellular service.
Read at thestreet.com ↗27
Researchers at Rapid7 have identified new Linux malware campaigns targeting Asian network edge appliances.
Read at darkreading.com ↗28
The U.S. intelligence satellite USA-32, also known as FARRAH III, unexpectedly broke apart in low-Earth orbit on September 13, 2026.
Read at gizmodo.com ↗29
Attackers exploited two critical zero-day vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-88772 and CVE-2026-88771, in Citrix NetScaler appliances.
Read at cyberscoop.com ↗30
The Chinese ransomware group Warlock, also known as Storm-2603 or Longlegs, is targeting critical organizations in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Read at darkreading.com ↗What partnerships were announced in telecommunications this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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AT&T has entered into a multiyear partnership with Corning valued at over $3 billion to expand its fiber internet infrastructure in the United States.
Read at thestreet.com ↗32
Versant and Verizon have signed a multi-year renewal of their distribution agreement, ensuring continued access to Versant's programming for Verizon Fios customers.
Read at variety.com ↗33
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have formed a joint venture in the United States to expand satellite coverage and eliminate cellular dead zones.
Read at techmeme.com ↗What else happened in telecommunications this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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The IEEE Standards Association highlights how its technical standards facilitate interoperability, security, and reliability in space, aviation, and autonomous flight systems.
Read at ieee.org ↗35
The Wall Street Journal published a market roundup on October 2, 2026, covering updates on MediaTek, Telkom Indonesia, and Naver.
Read at wsj.com ↗36
The IEEE Standards Association is celebrating World Standards Day 2026 by emphasizing the role of global standards in digital trust, sustainability, and emerging technologies.
Read at ieee.org ↗37
United Airlines is offering status matches to American Airlines and Delta Air Lines customers to promote its new Starlink Wi-Fi service.
Read at skift.com ↗38
Huawei and other Chinese competitors have reported an increase in consumer demand for foldable smartphones.
Read at wsj.com ↗39
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk publicly criticized Delta Air Lines on X, stating the airline will lose customers for choosing Amazon's Leo satellite service over Starlink.
Read at thestreet.com ↗40
The Australian Taxation Office reported that 27% of large companies in Australia paid zero income tax in the 2024-25 financial year.
Read at theguardian.com ↗41
Data from the Communications Authority of Kenya shows that the number of registered mobile money agents in Kenya dropped by 34,000, or 5.6%, between March and June 2026.
Read at techcabal.com ↗8 of 10 other developments events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.