Communication Services

Vodafone’s 55% Safaricom stake boosts Africa growth, 5G, AI & edge tech while keeping dividend yields high—why investors still favor its telecom‑content hybrid.

EchoStar’s Chapter 11 and AT & T’s Build‑A‑Plan show telecoms’ shift to hybrid satellite‑5G, bundled streaming and higher‑value ARPU, reshaping the market.

Google faces a possible fine after Korea’s antitrust probe reveals app‑store bias, while Vertiv opens a Malaysian plant to support AI data‑centre growth.

Telenor ASA’s 2026‑27 share‑repurchase program boosts EPS, ROE and shareholder value while staying compliant and state‑supported.

Comcast’s tax‑free spin‑off of NBCUniversal and Sky unlocks value for both media and connectivity, but regulators, costs and streaming competition could tilt the outcome.

Explore how Airtel Africa’s £2.18 bn share deal fuels 5G, content deals and market dominance in Africa’s telecom sector.

Meta Platforms’ share price rises as AI focus and ad‑revenue outlook lift investor confidence, signaling a cautious but optimistic future for the tech giant.

Deutsche Telekom shares hit a 52‑week low as merger talks, Starlink competition, and buy‑back wind‑down create uncertainty, yet the company’s core strengths remain intact.

Verizon’s stock plunge hits after Dow removal and a 50/50 BT joint‑venture, revealing how telecom consolidation and new content‑delivery plans can reshape investor confidence and long‑term growth.

Explore how 5G, LEO satellites, and edge computing are reshaping telecom‑media convergence, driving new content strategies, and redefining streaming competition in 2026.