Telecommunications Infrastructure

France -- NTT, Inc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding on September 17, 2026, with France-based photonics company Cailabs to explore direct optical links between satellite networks and terrestrial data infrastructure.

NTT would integrate coherent and network control technology into Cailabs ground stations

The companies will examine adding NTT's digital coherent technology and network control technology to Cailabs' optical ground stations (OGS). They will also study connecting selected stations to nearby NTT data centers over NTT's All-Photonics Network (APN).

The network control technology automatically bypasses ground stations rendered inoperable by weather and coordinates multiple stations with the APN to keep communication reliable.

Japan – October 12, 2026 -- NTT, Inc. repurchased 94,237,900 shares of its common stock for 16,460,974,290 yen between September 1 and September 30, 2026, lifting its cumulative buyback to 77,588,530,910 yen under a program capped at 200 billion yen.

NTT executed September purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

All shares were acquired on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The September volume works out to an average price of roughly 174.7 yen per share, based on the disclosed share count and total amount.

Cumulative buyback reaches 491.6 million shares since May

As of September 30, 2026, NTT had repurchased 491,571,000 shares under the resolution its Board of Directors approved on May 8, 2026. The cumulative average price is roughly 157.8 yen per share, calculated from the disclosed figures.

New York – October 11, 2026 -- SiriusXM's SXM-11 satellite, the most powerful in its high-powered fleet, entered operational service after in-orbit testing and handover by builder Intuitive Machines. It replaces XM-5 and covers an estimated eight million square miles.

SXM-11 is the 15th satellite launched for Sirius, XM and SiriusXM. It is part of the company's ongoing fleet-refresh program. SXM-9 and SXM-10 began service in 2025, and SXM-12 is scheduled for launch in 2027.

SXM-11 serves 210 million equipped vehicles across North America

An estimated 210 million SiriusXM-equipped vehicles in North America rely on the company's proprietary satellite infrastructure. SiriusXM says the new satellite is designed to improve signal reception, expand Alaska coverage and support reliable service across the continent.

Tokyo – October 11, 2026 -- NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc. will roll out "Pro," a new tier of its docomo business SIGN IoT network-as-a-service, in March 2027 for customers running tens of thousands of connected devices in Japan and overseas. The offering centralizes domestic and international connectivity management, automates SIM operations and adds support for the SGP.32 eSIM standard.

Tokyo – October 11, 2026 -- NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and stc group have launched an in-country IoT connectivity solution for Komatsu construction equipment in Saudi Arabia, a market that restricts long-term roaming and permanent services by foreign operators without a local telecom license.

Saudi rules bar unlicensed foreign operators from permanent connectivity

The regulatory constraint is the core issue. Saudi Arabia is classed as a country that restricts or prohibits long-term roaming or permanent telecommunications services by foreign operators lacking a domestic license. The solution is built to give Komatsu stable connectivity that meets those local requirements.

Atlanta – October 08, 2026 -- Sercomm Corporation (TWSE: 5388) is making its RDK Video Accelerator set-top box, built on the Broadcom BCM74116 chipset, available as reference hardware for application developers, the company said, deepening its collaboration with Broadcom and expanding the hardware options available to the RDK open-source community.

Device will also serve as a YouTube reference platform

The Sercomm 74116 platform is designed for application development, validation and testing on RDK, targeting next-generation video entertainment, interactive TV, cloud gaming and AI-enabled services. Beyond its role as an RDK reference device, the hardware will also function as a YouTube reference device.

New Delhi – October 08, 2026 -- Fibocom and India-based IoT ODM Grid-OS are expanding their partnership to cover smart payment and vehicle tracking devices, unveiling new products at IMC 2026 as India's digital payments volume hits 24.51 billion UPI transactions in August 2026 alone, according to NPCI data.

Grid-OS showcases payment soundbox built on Fibocom's LE270 module

The Payment Soundbox uses Fibocom's LE270 LTE Cat 1 bis module to deliver stable 4G connectivity for real-time transaction alerts. The module's low-power design, optimized for connected-mode and DRX standby consumption, enables roughly 7-8 days of battery life on a 2000mAh battery.

San Luis Obispo – October 07, 2026 -- Gateworks Corporation, an Ezurio company, has launched the GW16170, a 900MHz 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow radio delivering up to +27.5 dBm of transmit power for industrial IoT and edge AI deployments across North America.

GW16170 extends Wi-Fi HaLow range beyond standard deployments

Built on the Morse Micro MM8108-M20-US module and manufactured in the USA, the M.2 2230 E-Key card operates in the license-exempt 902–928 MHz band. The sub-GHz frequency profile improves wall and foliage penetration compared with conventional 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi, and the elevated power output further extends the link budget for large industrial campuses and outdoor sites.

Tampa, Fla. – October 07, 2026 -- Command Control Communications Engineering & Logistics, LLC (C3EL) closed Government Fiscal Year 2026 with four new federal prime contract awards and Final CMMC Level 2 certification, expanding its footprint across cybersecurity, secure communications, and mission systems integration.

Air Force cybersecurity contract anchors FY26 growth at Offutt Air Force Base

C3EL began performance in March as prime contractor for the U.S. Air Force 55th Strategic Communications Squadron's Defense Red Switch Network Cybersecurity Support Services requirement at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, under Contract No. FA460026P0017. The company supplies cybersecurity and information systems security subject matter experts supporting Risk Management Framework activities, Authorization to Operate sustainment, and configuration management reviews for NC3 systems serving national-level command authorities and allied forces.

Atlanta – October 07, 2026 -- Southern Linc, a wireless subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), confirmed that Alabama public sector account manager Leslie Benton has been appointed to the Alabama 9-1-1 Board, the state's primary fiscal and technology agent for emergency communications.

Benton's 30-Year Wireless Career Lands Her a Seat Overseeing Alabama's 9-1-1 Fee and Data System

The Alabama 9-1-1 Board administers a statewide 9-1-1 fee and manages a voice and data system built on emerging technologies, partnering with local emergency communication districts across the state. Benton leads a team of Southern Linc sales professionals who build wireless solutions for Alabama government customers and has worked extensively with the state's 9-1-1 community.