Today’s telecom news includes announcements from Boost Mobile, ST Engineering, G&S SatCom, Telit Cinterion, MWC 2026, and others.
Boost Mobile Shakes Up Budget 5G with New 2026 Moto G Lineup
Boost Mobile has launched the moto g 2026 and moto g play 2026, bringing flagship-tier 5G performance to the budget market. Both devices feature expansive 6.7-inch 120Hz displays and are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, with a standout RAM Boost technology that allows the moto g to reach up to 24GB of effective memory. While the higher-tier moto g boasts a 50MP main camera and 30W fast charging, the moto g play offers a 32MP camera and 18W charging, though both provide two-day battery life and expandable storage. Promotional pricing is aggressive, allowing new customers switching to Boost to snag the moto g for as low as $59.99 or the moto g play for $29.99, with devices available now online and hitting retail stores on February 24.
ST Engineering iDirect and G&S SatCom Partner to Unify Satellite Operations
ST Engineering iDirect has announced a strategic technology partnership with G&S SatCom to integrate the G&S SatConnect module into its next-generation ground system, Intuition. This collaboration provides satellite operators with a “single-pane-of-glass” management experience, centralizing network and service operations across multi-vendor and multi-orbit environments. By bridging the gap between network infrastructure and business support systems (OSS/BSS), the partnership enables seamless service orchestration and faster service rollouts. The integrated capabilities, set to roll out throughout 2026, allow providers to modernize their networks without service disruption.
MWC 2026: Telit Cinterion Unleashes the Future of Zero-Touch Global Connectivity
Telit Cinterion has announced it will demonstrate its latest IoT connectivity advancements at MWC Barcelona 2026, scheduled for March 2–5. A primary highlight is the CMB100 embedded modem featuring NExT eSIM technology, which showcases the full eSIM lifecycle including remote profile downloading, swapping, and deletion to simplify global device deployment and activation. The company will also introduce the NExT eSIM Flex, an innovation enabling “single-SKU” device manufacturing by allowing instant, remote connectivity updates at any point in the device’s lifespan. Additionally, Telit Cinterion is collaborating with Nokia on a “Cognitive Digital Mining” demonstration, utilizing AI-powered edge intelligence and resilient networking to support mission-critical industrial environments and next-generation mining operations.
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