Telecommunications Infrastructure

Los Angeles – October 06, 2026 -- Vodafone has selected CUJO AI's Quality of Outcome (QoO) technology for deployment across several European broadband markets, becoming the first major operator to roll out the new IETF-backed standard at scale in live networks.

QoO Is Already Live In One Vodafone Network

The technology is operating in a live Vodafone broadband network, with further rollout underway across Europe. CUJO AI, a provider of device and network intelligence solutions based in Los Angeles, said the deployment reaches millions of Vodafone gateways (CPE).

Redwood City – October 06, 2026 -- Worldwide telecom capital expenditure climbed approximately 5 percent year-over-year in the first half of 2026, outpacing expectations set at the start of the year, according to Dell'Oro Group. The uptick follows several years of declining operator investment.

Equipment revenues track capex gains across six core programs

Aggregate manufacturer revenues across Broadband Access, Microwave & Optical Transport, Mobile Core Network, Radio Access Network, and High End Router & Aggregation also rose roughly 5 percent Y/Y in the first half of 2026, mirroring the capex trend.

Hsinchu – October 06, 2026 -- MediaTek and subsidiary Airoha Technology are showcasing Wi-Fi 8 connectivity technology at Network X 2026 in Vienna, with the Filogic 8800 platform delivering nearly 100% higher system throughput and 50% lower power consumption in mixed-generation networks.

The tri-band flagship router platform is shortlisted for the Network X Awards 2026 "Best Indoor Connectivity Solution," reflecting MediaTek's push to commercialize Wi-Fi 8 ahead of broader industry rollout.

Austin, Texas – October 05, 2026 -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW) has signed a license-to-manufacture agreement with Dixon Electro Appliances Private Ltd. to produce designated products from its WTM 4000 microwave radio family in India, targeting a market Aviat estimates at roughly 250,000 links over the next four years.

Dixon will manufacture and sell approved WTM 4000 products to select Indian telecom operators

Under the deal, Dixon handles local manufacturing and sales to designated operators, while Aviat retains intellectual property ownership and continues supplying software and services. The arrangement departs from a traditional contract manufacturing structure, allowing Aviat to scale output in India without taking on direct production constraints.

Tromsø, Norway – – October 05, 2026 -- Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) and Xoople have signed a partnership under which Xoople will use KSATlite, KSAT's automated Ground Segment-as-a-Service, to support deployment and operations of its satellite constellation.

Xoople selects KSATlite for global data downlink

Xoople will use the global KSATlite network, including newly added sites, to downlink large volumes of Earth observation data and deliver information from space to ground users. KSATlite, launched in 2016, maintains an average contact success rate above 99.8% across missions ranging from single satellites to large constellations.

Atlanta – – October 05, 2026 -- Fusion Connect's Board of Directors has appointed Brian McClintock as Chief Executive Officer and a board member, effective immediately, ending his tenure as Interim CEO that began in August 2026.

McClintock moves from CFO to permanent chief executive

McClintock previously served three years as Fusion Connect's Chief Financial Officer before stepping into the interim CEO role. He brings more than two decades of executive experience from Fusion Connect, Impact Telecom, KDDI Global and New Global Telecom, spanning finance, operations and organizational transformation.

Sugar Land, Texas – October 05, 2026 -- Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) has completed a $600 million at-the-market equity offering, selling 5,694,845 shares at an average price of $105.36 to net $587,999,985.89 for the company.

AOI raises $588 million through third ATM program of 2026

The offering, disclosed on August 21, 2026 via a prospectus supplement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, marks the company's third at-the-market equity raise this year. AOI confirmed the program's completion today, closing a capital-raising effort aimed at funding its optical networking manufacturing expansion.

San Francisco – October 05, 2026 -- The SONiC Foundation, the open source network operating system hosted under the Linux Foundation, has added Lenovo, NADDOD and Zhanwang (NEXAI) as General Members, expanding its industry base ahead of the OCP Global Summit 2026 in San Jose.

Three networking specialists join SONiC as AI infrastructure strains bandwidth and latency requirements

The additions bring expertise spanning networking silicon, hardware platforms, high-speed interconnects and enterprise infrastructure deployments. SONiC Foundation officials cited rising demands from AI, high-performance computing, cloud and data center operators for greater network bandwidth, reliability and observability as the driver behind the expansion.

Hsinchu – October 05, 2026 -- MediaTek and Airoha Technology, together operating as the MediaTek Group, will showcase next-generation Wi-Fi, 5G CPE and PON platforms at Network X 2026, running October 13-15 at Messe Wien in Vienna, Austria. The companies will present their combined connectivity portfolio at Booth K35, targeting telecom operators seeking to upgrade network infrastructure for AI-driven bandwidth and latency demands.

MediaTek Group combines PON, 5G CPE and Wi-Fi under one supplier

By merging MediaTek's and Airoha's technology stacks, the group now offers operators a single partner spanning network access, customer-premises equipment, and in-home and enterprise connectivity. This consolidation is designed to reduce system integration complexity for operators managing multiple connectivity layers simultaneously.

Stockholm – October 05, 2026 -- Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson repurchased additional Class B shares between September 28 and October 2, 2026, lifting its treasury stock holding to 117,888,663 Class B shares.

Ericsson executes buybacks under a SEK 15 billion repurchase program

The transactions form part of a share buyback program of up to SEK 15,000,000,000 that Ericsson announced on April 16, 2026. The program runs from April 23, 2026, through March 31, 2027, at the latest.

Goldman Sachs handles trades on Nasdaq Stockholm

All acquisitions during the period were carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on Ericsson's behalf. The repurchases were executed under EU Regulation No 596/2014 on market abuse (MAR) and the related Safe Harbour Regulation of March 8, 2016.