UK signs world’s first AI treaty
This week, the Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood will sign a new international agreement to protect human rights, democracy, and the rule of law from potential risks posed by AI.
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EE Rolls Out 5G SA in 15 UK cities
EE has launched its new 5G standalone (5GSA) mobile network in 15 major UK cities, alongside a new Wi-Fi 7 Smart Hub Pro for home broadband users. The 5GSA network is designed to enhance mobile coverage and performance, while the Wi-Fi 7 hub provides faster, more reliable connectivity indoors.
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Enabling a digitally connected society: How Cornerstone is connecting the four corners of the UK
As I reflect on our journey leading up to Connected Britain 2024, it’s incredible to think that seamless, high-speed internet—once a luxury—is now becoming a fundamental right that fuels innovation and growth across the UK.
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AT&T signs new deal with Nokia for fibre network kit
Nokia has signed a multi-year deal with AT&T to help upgrade and expand its fibre network. The companies say that the deal will “accelerate future-ready fibre broadband growth” across the US.
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Telia to slash 3,000 jobs in cost cutting drive
Swedish telco Telia is set to cut 15% of its workforce, around 3,000 jobs, in an effort to cut annual costs by $253 million. The company currently employs around 18,000 people across five markets.
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Eutelsat and Softbank sign multi-year satellite deal for Japan
Eutelsat and Softbank have signed a multi-year partnership to enable Softbank to use Eutelsat’s OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in its communications offering. The deal will see Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation provide satellite communications for Japanese businesses and government agencies.
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Room to breathe: TalkTalk secures £400m refinancing deal
TalkTalk has announced that it has signed a binding agreement on a refinancing deal that was first revealed last month. TalkTalk has been struggling with debt for several years, with the total currently standing at nearly £1 billion.
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VMO2 seeking investment for £5 billion network arm
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) is seeking investment for its newly created network company, according to a Bloomberg report this week which cited people familiar with the matter.
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Zurich Asuransi Indonesia Partnership to unlock innovative Insurance offerings for Comprehensive Protection
Press Release Jakarta, September 3, 2024 — Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) today...
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Ogi received £45m funding to aid expansion
Wales’ largest altnet Ogi has secured £45 million in funding from the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) to support the next stages of its fibre rollout. The altnet has been deploying fibre networks in south Wales since 2021.
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Vodafone deploys 5G private network at Czech nuclear power plant
Vodafone has launched Europe’s first 5G mobile private network (MPN) at the Temelín Nuclear Power Plant in Czechia. The network, created for the energy company ČEZ Group, is part of a pilot project, currently covering outdoor areas and specific sections of the plant.
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UK govt funds smart network for extreme weather prediction
The UK government has announced a new initiative to provide earlier warnings for devastating floods and droughts. Backed by £40 million, this project will use advanced technology and real-time monitoring to protect communities from the increasing threat of extreme weather.
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Nokia denies talks with Samsung over network biz sale
Nokia has officially denied rumors that it plans to sell its mobile networks division to Samsung. Speculation about a potential sale emerged after a Bloomberg report yesterday suggested that Nokia was considering selling or spinning off its mobile networks business, which could be valued at around $10 billion, with Samsung mentioned as a potential buyer.
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China has invested $6.1 billion in data centre projects, govt says
News China’s objective is to establish a comprehensive computing power infrastructure system by...
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FCC approves $9bn in subsidies for rural 5G expansion
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved new rules to provide $9 billion in subsidies to help roll out 5G in rural areas across the US.
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Google’s planned Dublin data centre rejected amid energy concerns
Google’s proposal to build a major 72,400 square metre data centre in Dublin has been rejected by the South Dublin County Council. Ireland is currently home to over 80 data centres.
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Iliad becomes one of Europe’s top five telcos
Iliad Group has claimed it is now one of Europe’s top five telecom companies upon the release of its H1 2024 accounts this week. The Group has seen a 10.3% revenue increase year-on-year, with strong subscriber growth across France, Italy, and Poland.
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Taiwan’s largest telco launches German subsidiary
Taiwanese telco Chunghwa Telecom has this week launched its first European subsidiary in Frankfurt, Germany. The expansion marks the company’s first entry into the European market, adding to its existing operations in the US and Asia.
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EE launches smartphone guidance for children
This week, EE has published age-specific guidelines for smartphone usage, aimed at better protecting children’s digital wellbeing. The move comes in response to growing concerns among parents about the effects of screen time, online safety, and the overall impact of digital devices on children.
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AT&T fined nearly $1m over 911 failings
AT&T has agreed to pay a $950,000 fine to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after an investigation found it had failed to deliver emergency 911 calls during an August 2023 outage.
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