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Interop Technologies and t3 Broadband Enter Mobile Messaging Reseller Agreement
September 9, 2026 - Interop Technologies, a global leader in advanced mobile messaging technology, today announced it has entered into a reseller agreement with t3 Broadband, a network engineering and solutions integrator.

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Nokia launches industry-first initiative to help operators accelerate network innovation in the AI era
September 8, 2026 - Nokia today announced Mobile Core Early Access, a live hosted environment that provides an up-close look at the software driving advanced network connectivity in the AI era. Available globally to telecommunication providers and enterprises, the initiative is designed to shorten the path from technology awareness to informed planning, validation, and adoption.

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T‑Mobile US, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
September 2, 2026 - T‑Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced that members of its executive leadership team will present at the following upcoming investor conferences.

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Nokia opens new research and development center in Saudi Arabia to accelerate AI-powered network automation
September 1, 2026 - Nokia today announced the opening of its new research and development center in Riyadh, focused on developing AI-powered network automation software.

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Mavenir Adds Sanas Real-Time Speech AI to Its MAVcore Voice AI Portfolio for Telecom Operators
August 26, 2026 - Mavenir the software company building Cloud-Native, AI-by-design mobile networks, and Sanas, a real-time Speech AI platform for enterprise and global communications, today announced a strategic partnership that brings Sanas real-time Speech AI to Mavenir's MAVcore Voice AI portfolio.

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T‑Mobile Expands Network Recovery and Customer Support Across Hawaiʻi Following Hurricane Lala
August 16, 2026 - As Lala moves west across Hawaiʻi, T‑Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) teams are expanding response and recovery efforts across the islands, restoring connectivity, supporting customers and working alongside emergency officials as communities begin to recover.

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T‑Mobile Activates T-Satellite and Mobilizes Network Teams as Tropical Storm Lala Approaches Hawaiʻi
August 14, 2026 - Lala has weakened to a tropical storm as it moves away from the Big Island, where heavy rain, strong winds and widespread commercial power outages have impacted communities and infrastructure.

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T‑Mobile Completes Sale of 800 MHz Spectrum Portfolio to Grain Management
August 11, 2026 - T‑Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the completion of its previously announced spectrum transaction with Grain Management, LLC. Under the transaction, T‑Mobile transferred its 800 MHz spectrum portfolio to Grain in exchange for $2.9 billion in cash and all of Grain’s 600 MHz spectrum licenses.

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Mavenir Appoints Jitin Bhandari as Executive Vice President, NeoCloud Platform and Forward Deployment Engineering
August 10, 2026 - Mavenir today announced the appointment of Jitin Bhandari as Executive Vice President, NeoCloud Platform and Forward Deployment Engineering.

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C Spire Earns Cisco Secure Networking Specialization
August 7, 2026 - C Spire, an advanced technology provider that delivers customer-inspired solutions to transform how people and businesses connect, live and work, has earned the Cisco Secure Networking Specialization in the United States, becoming one of only four companies in the nation and the only regionally based provider to achieve the designation.

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More Americans Have Access to Credit While Debt Growth Has Moderated
August 6, 2026 - New TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) research finds that consumer credit remains widely available despite economic uncertainty, while credit usage continues to grow at a pace largely consistent with inflation.

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T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights Returns Bigger Than Ever with Over $8 Million in Prizes
August 6, 2026 - T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the return of Friday Night 5G Lights for its third season, giving small-town high schools across America more opportunities than ever to celebrate their communities and compete for prizes that can make a meaningful difference.

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TransUnion Research Reveals Growing AI Confidence-Readiness Paradox Among Marketers
August 5, 2026 - TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced its research that found many organizations remain unprepared to scale AI effectively or clearly measure its business impact despite increasing investments in the capability.

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Ericsson supplies RAN Compute platform for NTT DOCOMO in Japan
July 31, 2026 - Ericsson’s (NASDAQ: ERIC) next-generation RAN Compute platform has been selected by NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) for its networks in Japan, including 5G.

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How T‑Mobile Built a Network Ready for One of the Largest Live Events in U.S. History
July 24, 2026 - This summer, one of the world’s largest sporting events brought millions of fans, international travelers and extraordinary network demand to communities across the United States.

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Auto Loan Fraud Losses More Than Triple in Key Categories, New TransUnion Analysis Finds
July 23, 2026 - TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today released new research revealing that despite a decline in incidents across many fraud types, fraud losses in auto lending have increased significantly in recent years.

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Mavenir Rated Very Strong in GlobalData’s 2026 IMS and Voice Core Competitive Landscape Assessment
July 22, 2026 - Mavenir, the software company building Telco-First, Cloud-Native, AI-by-design mobile networks, today announced that GlobalData has rated its MAVcore Cloud-Native IMS and Voice Services Very Strong in its IMS and Voice Core: Competitive Landscape Assessment (June 2026), placing Mavenir among the industry’s top-rated IMS and Voice Core providers alongside Nokia, ZTE, and Ericsson.

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Get More from Samsung’s New Galaxy Foldables at T‑Mobile
July 22, 2026 - Samsung’s newest Galaxy devices deserve the best wireless experience to match. T‑Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced Samsung’s full summer lineup — the new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Flip8, Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 — is coming to T‑Mobile with pre-orders starting today and availability on August 7.

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Ericsson announces change to the Executive Team
July 21, 2026 - Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announces the appointment of Christophe Van de Weyer as Head of Business Area Global Communications Platform and CEO of Vonage.

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TransUnion Brings New Alternative Credit Signals to Mortgage Decisioning
July 16, 2026 - TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced an enhancement to its mortgage credit report, with the addition of TruVision™ Alternative Credit Attributes (ACA 2.0) from its FactorTrust® Alternative Lending Database to expand lenders’ visibility beyond traditional credit data.

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T‑Mobile Responds to Central Texas Flooding
July 16, 2026 - As severe flooding continues to impact Central Texas, families, first responders and communities are facing incredibly difficult conditions.

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Nokia defines the next era of radio with the industry’s first AI-native RAN platform
July 15, 2026 - Nokia today announced the industry’s first commercial AI-RAN platform, marking one of the most significant shifts in radio network architecture in decades.

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Interop Technologies Enables RCS and Manages RBM Operations for Nex-Tech Wireless
July 14, 2026 - Interop Technologies, a global leader in advanced mobile messaging technology, today announced it has completed Rich Communication Services (RCS) enablement for Nex-Tech Wireless and is managing the operator’s ongoing RCS Business Messaging (RBM) operations.

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Nokia and Taiwan Mobile extend 5G partnership to advance AI-powered networks
July 14, 2026 - Nokia today announced it has signed a 5G expansion agreement with Taiwan Mobile to accelerate the evolution toward AI-native mobile networks across Taiwan.

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Nokia and NestAI build capability for AI-enabled defense operations with resilient connectivity in denied environments
July 9, 2026 - Nokia Defense and NestAI, one of Europe’s fastest-growing AI labs for defense, are advancing their technology partnership with the first operational capabilities being developed under the collaboration established alongside Nokia's and Tesi's €100 million joint investment in NestAI in November 2025.

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America’s Pastime Meets America’s Best Network at MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia
July 8, 2026 - MLB All-Star Week returns to Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years as America celebrates its 250th, and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is bringing fans closer to the game they love.

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T-Mobile Joins America250 for Coast-to-Coast July 4 Celebrations
July 2, 2026 - As America counts down to 250, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) will join America250, the national nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, to help American consumers and businesses stay connected and celebrate one of the country’s most historic weekends.

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CCA Elects 2026/2027 Board of Directors

September 10, 2026

Washington, D.C., – Yesterday, during its 2026 Annual Meeting, Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) elected its 2026/2027 Board of Directors. CCA’s Officers will be elected and announced next week during CCA’s 2026 Annual Convention taking place in New Orleans, September 14-16. CCA’s 2025/2026 Chair of the Board, Maureen McCabe Moore, SVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer, GCI Communications Corp., said, “CCA encompasses of a group of very dedicated, advocacy-focused competitive carriers, and it has been an honor and pleasure to serve as Chair for the past two years. I look forward to continued service on the Board and our collective work to achieve CCA’s advocacy goals.” CCA’s President and CEO, Tim Donovan said, “I am delighted to have such a remarkable group of individuals serving on the Board who are committed to advancing CCA’s policy issues. With several critical advocacy issues before us, I look forward to working with the Board and drawing on their leadership and guidance to ensure competitive carriers can compete, invest, and thrive for years to come.” 2026/2027 Board of Directors *Re-elected ** New Board Member Mike Calabrese – Tarana Wireless Chris Champion – C Spire Serena Chisnell – Nokia Tom Cullen – Boost Mobile Chip Damato – ClearSky Technologies* Frank DiRico – Viaero Wireless* Tim Donovan – Competitive Carriers Association John Dwyer – Interop Technologies, Inc. * Jonathan Foxman – MTPCS Lisa Hanlon – Teltech Group** Judd Hinkle – Cellular One of NE Arizona* Mike Johnson – Appalachian Wireless* Mike Kilgore – Sagebrush Cellular Jon Lightle – Nex-Tech Wireless Maureen McCabe Moore – GCI John Nettles – Pine Belt Communications Clint Odom – T-Mobile Michael Prior – ATN International* Brighid Riordan – Cellcom Tracey Schenk – Thumb Cellular, LLC Slayton Stewart – Carolina West Wireless Bentina Terry – Southern Linc Von Todd – HTC, Inc. Per Wahlén – Ericsson Seth Walton – Transaction Network Services** Ron Whaley – IDI Billing Solutions John Wick – Syniverse Eric Woody – Union Wireless* ### About Competitive Carriers Association Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) is the leading association for competitive communications service providers and stakeholders across the United States. Members range from small, rural carriers serving fewer than 5,000 customers to regional and nationwide providers serving millions, as well as vendors and suppliers delivering products and services throughout the communications ecosystem.

Keynote Lineup at CCA’s 2026 Annual Convention

September 10, 2026

Washington, D.C., — Competitive Carriers Association’s 2026 Annual Convention (CCA 2026) will host two days of keynotes and executive panels with industry leaders from ATN International, C Spire, Carolina West Wireless, Cellular One, ClearSky Technologies, Ernst & Young, Nextlink, Oracle Communications, T-Mobile, Tarana Wireless, and Union Wireless. The topics of discussion center on a common theme: how competitive communications service providers can thrive in an evolving market and what they must do to remain competitive and stay in the game. CCA 2026 will take place September 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans in Louisiana. On Tuesday, September 15, CCA President and CEO Tim Donovan will deliver welcome remarks to open the keynote luncheon. Next, Jeff Giard, Vice President of Business Development & Partnership at T-Mobile will talk about T-Mobile’s recently announced satellite joint venture with the nationwide carriers and its mission to enhance satellite competition and provide rural carriers with a one-stop shop for technical and OEM standardizations, technology, and IT. Rounding out the keynote program, ClearSky Technologies will host, “The Burn on Bourbon Street,” testing panelists with their industry knowledge while simultaneously participating in a hot wing eating contest. Ron Willett, Vice President & GM of ClearSky Technologies will moderate. Panelists include: Chip Damato, Business Development Director, ClearSky Technologies Mark Lane, Director of Network Engineering & Operations, Cellular One of NE Arizona Eric Woody, CEO, Union Wireless David Zylka, Chief Technology Officer, Carolina West Wireless On Wednesday, September 16, the keynote program will begin with remarks by Maneesh Gauba, Industry Executive Director for Telecommunications at Oracle Communications, followed by the Fierce Network Panel entitled, “Surviving Convergence: Why Broadband Has Become Essential to the Future of Regional Operators,” which will be moderated by Monica Alleven, Executive Editor, Wireless, Fierce Network. Panelists include: Claude Aiken, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Legal Officer, Nextlink Mike Calabrese, VP of Worldwide Sales, Tarana Wireless Suzy Hays, President & CEO, C Spire Michael Perchonok, Principal, EY-Parthenon, Ernst & Young LLP Michael Prior, Executive Chairman of the Board, ATN International “I’m very excited that CCA’s 2026 Annual Convention will feature such a dynamic lineup of keynote speakers from across the industry,” said Tim Donovan, President and CEO of CCA. “CCA represents more than just wireless, and regional carriers have a lot to offer and contribute to ensure every American can connect. I’m excited to hear directly from these industry leaders and executives about how they make strategic decisions, compete with national carriers, and identify opportunities to work together as the industry continues to navigate convergence.” About Competitive Carriers Association Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) is the leading association for competitive communications service providers and stakeholders across the United States. Members range from small, rural carriers serving fewer than 5,000 customers to regional and nationwide providers serving millions, as well as vendors and suppliers delivering products and services throughout the communications ecosystem. In 2027, CCA’s Policy Summit & Capitol Hill Day will be held in Washington, DC on February 9 & 10, and the Annual Convention will take place September 13-15 in Palm Springs, CA. Visit www. ccamobile.org and on X, @CCAMobile and #CCA2026.

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