US mobile network operator AT&T announced the sale of 100% of its Mexican operations for US$2bn in cash to a consortium owned equally by Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings. The transaction would end AT&T’s decade-long direct presence in the Mexican mobile market. The deal remains subject to approval by Mexico’s National Antitrust Commission and the telecoms regulator, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission.

Paraguay consults on its telecommunications plan for 2026–2030. The proposal sets targets for wider 4G and 5G coverage, better broadband performance and more affordable household connectivity.

BEREC's report on Europe's telecoms sector highlights affordable prices, improving connectivity and the benefits of competition and regulation, while acknowledging areas for improvement. Following its plenary meeting on 1–2 October 2026, BEREC also launched consultations on its draft work programme for 2027, regulated intra-EU communications, the impact of generative AI on internet openness and access conditions for state aid funded networks.

EETT will impose a set of KPIs to strengthen non-discrimination in the provision of physical infrastructure access to competitors.

The proposed EU Critical Communication System (EUCCS) would interconnect national emergency communication systems across Europe while supporting their migration from narrowband to mission-critical broadband. The proposal envisages a significant role for commercial network providers and satellite connectivity, including direct-to-device (D2D).

Only Europe’s government leaders can take telecoms policy forward, said the EU Single Market report author at a Connect Europe-Financial Times event on 1 October 2026. European Parliament rapporteur Michał Kobosko reiterated his reservations on the proposals on fair share and copper switch-off under the proposed Digital Networks Act.