Today’s telecom news includes announcements on CommScope, AST SpaceMobile, Ekinops, Orange, among others.
CommScope Unveils Real-World Fiber Innovation Hub to Accelerate Smarter, Faster Broadband Rollouts
CommScope has launched its FAST Track Network Showcase and Training Center in Catawba, North Carolina, featuring a live, operational fiber-to-the-home network that enables real-world testing and hands-on training. The facility allows service providers to work directly with CommScope experts to trial fiber installations, validate network designs, and improve deployment efficiency. By shifting experimentation from labs to an active network environment, FAST Track supports faster rollouts, better interoperability, and reduced field errors, helping providers enhance broadband performance and deliver stronger customer outcomes.
AST SpaceMobile Takes Center Stage with Bold Vision for Space-Based Mobile Connectivity
AST SpaceMobile will participate in the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference on December 8–9, 2025, where company leaders will join a live fireside chat to share progress and upcoming milestones. The announcement highlights AST’s ongoing investment in building the first space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect directly with standard smartphones, targeting global coverage gaps. By engaging investors at this high-profile event, the company reinforces its innovation strategy, expanding commercial potential and strengthening its customer-focused mission to deliver seamless, universally accessible mobile connectivity.
Ekinops Powers 800 Gbit/s Optical Leap Across 757 km on Orange Network
Ekinops achieved 800 Gbit/s optical transmission over 757 km on Orange’s long-distance network, connecting Bordeaux and Marseille under real-world conditions. Using its FlexRate technology, Ekinops demonstrated high-capacity coherent transport on existing third-party optical lines, enabling cost-efficient network upgrades without new infrastructure. This innovation allows Orange and its customers to handle surging data traffic, improve long-haul link reliability, and enhance spectral efficiency, supporting applications including transatlantic submarine connections.
Shafana Fazal
