Helsinki – September 19, 2026 -- Scailarc, Nokia and Elisa have completed a proof-of-concept demonstrating a first-of-its-kind mobile calling scenario in which a customer completes a service task without ever answering the call, using IMS Data Channel technology and Nokia's Network as Code platform for trusted caller verification.

Englewood, Colo. – September 19, 2026 -- Mission Telecom has become an approved vendor on The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), eliminating the need for schools, libraries, higher education institutions, and nonprofits to run separate bidding processes before purchasing its wireless broadband services.

Moraga, Calif. – September 19, 2026 -- Atombeam's Neurpac data-compaction technology achieved a 75% reduction in LiDAR data volume during testing on SIMSY's private cellular network, a result that will now be offered to SIMSY's enterprise customers moving large real-time data sets.

Quincy, Mass. – September 19, 2026 -- Granite Telecommunications has been named the No. 3 corporate philanthropist in Massachusetts on the Boston Business Journal's 2026 Top Charitable Contributors List, marking its 18th consecutive year on the ranking and its 10th straight year in the top three.

Bethel, Conn. – September 19, 2026 -- ComNet Communications has appointed Janna Valencia as Chief Revenue Officer, tasking her with leading revenue strategy as the low voltage infrastructure provider expands its national footprint.

San Antonio – September 19, 2026 -- Frost & Sullivan has awarded Chunghwa Telecom its 2026 Taiwanese Customer Value Leadership Recognition in the AI-powered customer services industry, citing measurable operational gains from the carrier's in-house AI technology stack.

Kansas City – September 18, 2026 -- Conexon's Conexon 100 Club now counts nearly 50 electric cooperatives across 13 states that have delivered fiber broadband to 100 percent of their members, following the induction of seven new co-ops in 2026.

Washington – September 18, 2026 -- CTIA, the trade group representing U.S. wireless carriers, is pressing the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to launch a study of the 4 GHz band within 60 days, calling it a cornerstone for securing American wireless and AI leadership ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2027 (WRC-27).

Chicago and Atlanta – September 18, 2026 -- West Monroe and Sitenna have formed a collaboration to help utilities cut manual data reconciliation across grid, network and infrastructure programs by combining consulting expertise with an infrastructure lifecycle management platform.

Amsterdam – September 18, 2026 -- SDMC (00901.HK) has been selected for Google Cloud's Proactive Physical AI Acceleration Program, deepening a partnership aimed at deploying real-world AI Home services through operator networks.