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FCC Proposes Expanded Spectrum for 5G and 6G Wireless Services
The Federal Communications Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to open 100 to 180 MHz of mid-band spectrum, facilitating advanced 5G and emerging 6G services. Comments on this and related millimeter wave band proposals are due early 2026, marking a pivotal step in wireless connectivity evolution.
NTIA Launches Mission LA 2028 to Showcase Early 6G Tech at Olympics
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced Mission LA 2028, an initiative to demonstrate early 6G technology capabilities during the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, inviting industry stakeholders to participate with submissions due by January 2026.
Huawei Launches Slim Mate X7 Foldable Globally, Strengthening Market Lead
Huawei introduced the slim Mate X7 foldable smartphone internationally, boasting a 4.5mm thickness when unfolded, advanced imaging capabilities, and a 5,600mAh battery, reinforcing its dominance with nearly 70% share of China's foldable smartphone market.
Deutsche Telekom Partners with OpenAI to Integrate AI Across Services
Deutsche Telekom announced a collaboration with OpenAI to embed AI technologies such as ChatGPT into telecom operations, aiming to improve customer support, network reliability, and digital workflows with pilots launching in early 2026.
Smart Glasses Grow in Popularity but Face Integration Challenges
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses sold over two million units in early 2025, yet experts note challenges remain in full smartphone integration. Upcoming devices like Google's Project Aura aim to push smart glasses toward mainstream adoption in 2026.