The latest telecom news includes announcements on RCS for Business, T-Mobile, AST SpaceMobile, among others.
Regional Carriers Gain RCS Access as ClearSky and Vibes Sign Major Messaging Deal
ClearSky and Vibes have signed an RCS for Business agreement to enable regional carriers to access enterprise messaging services. This partnership allows ClearSky to execute RCS aggregator agreements on behalf of regional operators, removing the need for direct integration with each carrier. Through this setup, regional carriers can offer RCS services to business clients and open new revenue streams. Vibes will provide the messaging platform and handle compliance and delivery. The collaboration helps regional telecom providers adopt RCS messaging without investing in separate systems. RCS supports features like media sharing, read receipts, and verified sender identification. Businesses using RCS through Vibes have seen higher message engagement and improved outcomes compared to SMS. This agreement supports broader industry efforts to expand RCS adoption.
T-Mobile Boosts Internet Plans with 24/7 Support and Cybersecurity Using 5G and Fiber
T-Mobile expanded its Home and Small Business Internet plans. The Home Internet Amplified plan now includes 24/7 technical support with live video help for connected devices, previously only in the All-In plan. Small Business Internet Amplified and All-In plans now include Advanced Cyber Security with threat detection, website blocking, and device protection via the T-Life app. Plans come in three tiers —Rely, Amplified, and All-In — starting at $35 per month with AutoPay and a T-Mobile voice line. All plans offer unlimited data, no equipment fees, no annual contracts, a 15-minute self-install, and a 15-day trial. Backup Internet plans provide 130 GB of data plus three 130 GB data passes for outages at $20 per month. T-Mobile uses its 5G network to deliver fixed wireless internet and is expanding fiber partnerships to improve broadband coverage and reliability.
AST SpaceMobile Secures Global S-Band Spectrum Rights to Boost Satellite Broadband for Smartphones
AST SpaceMobile agreed to acquire global S-Band spectrum priority rights from the International Telecommunication Union for $64.5 million. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025. This will allow AST SpaceMobile to provide mobile satellite services in the 1980–2010 MHz and 2170–2200 MHz frequency bands, supporting its existing 3GPP cellular spectrum strategy. The company plans to deliver broadband directly from space to smartphones, targeting data transmission speeds up to 120 Mbps. The deal gives AST SpaceMobile priority rights for the use of spectrum in the S-Band globally. This spectrum is important for mobile satellite services and can support connectivity in areas without traditional cellular coverage.
TelecomLead.com News Desk