The latest telecom news includes announcements on T-Mobile, Globalstar, Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, among others.
T-Mobile Launches Revvl 8 Smartphone with AI, 5G, and Satellite Connectivity
T-Mobile announced the Revvl 8 smartphone, featuring a Qualcomm processor, integrated Gemini AI, 5G, and T-Satellite connectivity. The device includes a 6.6-inch display, 50 MP OIS main camera, large battery, and fast charging. It offers five years of security updates and a lifetime warranty. The Revvl 8 will be available from August 14 for $199.99 or free with eligible plans. Customers can get the device through installment options or trade-in offers. T-Satellite, powered by Starlink, aims to extend network coverage to remote areas. The Gemini AI integration supports on-device assistance and performance optimization.
Globalstar Expands Ground Station in Singapore to Support C-3 Satellite System
Globalstar has started expanding its ground station in Singapore, hosted by Singtel since 2008, by adding two 6-meter tracking antennas to support its third-generation C-3 mobile satellite system, enhancing coverage and capacity for customers in Southeast Asia. The Singapore site is part of Globalstar’s global program to install about 90 new tracking antennas across its ground station network, with other expansion projects underway in Texas, Spain, and Japan. These upgrades aim to improve service for Globalstar’s satellite-based communications, which serve industries requiring reliable connectivity.
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Launches AOZ17517QI 60A eFuse for Server and Telecom Applications
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) introduced the AOZ17517QI series, a 60 A eFuse in a 5 mm × 5 mm QFN package for 12 V power rails in servers, data centers, and telecom systems. The device combines TrenchFET MOSFET and control IC in a single package. It monitors current, limits overload, and disconnects power during faults to protect circuits. Features include 0.65 mΩ on-resistance, startup safe-operating-area control, hot-plug support, and the ability to connect multiple devices in parallel. It operates from 4.5 V to 20 V (27 V max) and provides programmable protection for over-current, short-circuit, under-voltage, over-voltage, thermal shutdown, and soft-start. The eFuse is in production, priced at $1.80 per unit in 1,000-piece quantities, with a 14-week lead time.
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