Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Comcast, Xfinity, Hiya, Vodafone, 5G Mobile Core Revenue, among others.
Xfinity Expands High-Speed Internet Access to More Than 1,200 Newfield Locations
Comcast has expanded Xfinity and Comcast Business high-speed internet services to more than 1,200 homes and businesses in Newfield, Maine, bringing multi-gigabit connectivity and advanced WiFi services to the community. The expansion extends Comcast’s network investment across York County and adds Newfield to its growing coverage footprint. Customers can access internet, mobile, entertainment, voice and smart-home services through Xfinity’s integrated platform. Xfinity Internet offers multi-gigabit speeds, while Xfinity Mobile provides speeds of up to 1 Gig on compatible networks. The deployment highlights Comcast’s continued investment in broadband infrastructure to improve connectivity, expand service availability and support growing residential and business demand for faster, more reliable internet services.
Vodafone Ireland Adds Branded Calling to Strengthen Customer Trust
Hiya has expanded its voice-trust platform in Ireland through the launch of branded calling for eligible Vodafone customers. The service allows verified businesses to display their names when making calls, helping consumers distinguish legitimate calls from unknown or potentially fraudulent numbers. The deployment uses Vodafone’s CAMARA-based Branded Calling platform and complements Hiya’s Voice Firewall technology for identifying suspected spam and fraud. Hiya said 86 percent of consumers avoid answering calls from unknown numbers, creating a significant challenge for businesses trying to reach customers. Financial institutions and government organizations require additional verification before displaying their identities. The initiative aims to improve caller recognition, reduce uncertainty and strengthen trust in legitimate mobile communications.
EMEA 5G Mobile Core Revenue Jumps Over 30 Percent in Q2 2026
EMEA’s 5G Mobile Core Network revenue increased more than 30 percent in Q2 2026, reaching a record and contributing more to the worldwide 5G core market than any other region. Europe accounted for 80 percent of operators launching consumer 5G Standalone networks during 2026. Huawei, Ericsson and Nokia expanded mobile-core revenue broadly in line with overall market growth. However, IMS revenue contracted for the third consecutive quarter as voice-core sales declined across most regions. Meanwhile, 4G Wireless Packet Core revenue outpaced the overall market for the third consecutive quarter, supported by operators yet to adopt 5G Standalone. Despite recent growth, nominal 5G mobile-core revenue remains below 4G levels amid rising server and infrastructure costs.
SHAFANA FAZAL
