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AT&T and AST SpaceMobile ink direct-to-device satellite deal

by Harry Baldock | May 16, 2024

This week, AT&T and AST SpaceMobile have signed a definitive commercial deal to work together in bringing direct-to-mobile satellite communication to AT&T customers.

Axiata and Sinar Mas discuss $3.45bn Indonesian merger

by Georgia Sweeting | May 15, 2024

Indonesian telco Axiata and conglomerate Sinar Mas have entered discussions to discuss a potential merger of their Indonesian telecommunications operations.

KKR preparing to soothe EU regulatory concerns over TIM’s NetCo

by Harry Baldock | May 15, 2024

News A report suggests that the US-investment firm is preparing to file a number of concessions...

Spanish regulators clear Zegona’s acquisition of Vodafone Spain

by Georgia Sweeting | May 15, 2024

This week, Zegona’s acquisition of Vodafone Spain has received approval from Spanish regulators. The deal was first confirmed last October.

EXA Infrastructure continues expansion in North America with new route between Ashburn and Atlanta

by Harry Baldock | May 15, 2024

EXA Infrastructure, the leading digital infrastructure platform connecting Europe to North America, has today announced a further step in enhancing its infrastructure presence in North America with a new route connecting Ashburn and Atlanta.

Investors shorting BT for $300m in twelve-year record

by Georgia Sweeting | May 14, 2024

Investors have bet £300 million against BT this week, as the company continues to battle against its declining share price. Banks including BlackRock, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and hedge funds such as AKO Capital and Kintbury Capital have bet against the company, according to a report from the Financial Times.

4G now covers all stations on the Elizabeth Line

by Harry Baldock | May 14, 2024

Today, Transport for London (TfL) have announced that all Elizabeth Line stations on the London Underground now have access to 4G or better mobile connectivity.

1&1: 700,000 customers already using our Open RAN network

by Harry Baldock | May 14, 2024

Alongside the company’s Q1 financial results this week, Germany’s newest mobile operator, 1&1, has revealed that 700,000 customers are making use of its newly built Open RAN network.

CityFibre completes acquisition of Lit Fibre

by Georgia Sweeting | May 14, 2024

Today, CityFibre has completed its acquisition of Lit Fibre from Newlight Partners, who will remain minority shareholders as per the transaction agreement.

Bharti Airtel and Google sign Indian cloud deal

by Georgia Sweeting | May 13, 2024

Bharti Airtel and Google Cloud have announced a strategic collaboration to offer advanced cloud solutions to businesses in India. The deal will bring new cloud solutions from Google Cloud to Airtel customers, including 2,000 large enterprises and one million emerging businesses.

Currency devaluation woes see Airtel Africa book a loss

by Harry Baldock | May 10, 2024

This week, pan-African telecoms group Airtel Africa has reported its end of year results, with the company making a loss of the back of ongoing currency devaluation issues.

Network evolution in the era of 5.5G

by Harry Baldock | May 10, 2024

Insight Earlier this year, we spoke with Cullen Xu, Vice President of Huawei’s 5G & LTE TDD...

Microsoft announces $3.3bn Wisconsin AI investment

by Georgia Sweeting | May 9, 2024

This week, Microsoft has been joined by US President Joe Biden to announce plans to build a $3.3 billion data centre in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.

US govt allocates $285m for chip-focussed digital twins institute

by Harry Baldock | May 9, 2024

This week, the US government has announced that it is seeking proposals from companies to establish and operate a new CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute focused on digital twins for the semiconductor industry.

Verizon Business and Cummins deal combines private 5G and neutral host tech

by Harry Baldock | May 8, 2024

Verizon Business and Cummins Inc have announced an agreement to implement Verizon’s all-new Neutral Host Network product at Cummins’ Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) in Lakewood, NY.

AT&T sheds cybersecurity division to create LevelBlue

by Maddie Hicks | May 8, 2024

AT&T has divested its cybersecurity services group and established a joint venture backed by WillJam Ventures.

Wayve secures $1bn in funding for AI-powered autonomous vehicles

by Georgia Sweeting | May 7, 2024

UK self-driving car startup Wayve has secured $1.05 billion in investments to develop its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered vehicles, led by Japanese bank Softbank and with1notable contributions from Nvidia and Microsoft.

NTT looks to grab stake in Philippine data centres from PLDT

by Harry Baldock | May 7, 2024

This week, PLDT Chairman Manuel Pangilinan has confirmed to Reuters that discussions are underway regarding the sale of up to 49% of the company’s data centre business unit to Japan’s NTT.

Revolutionising local authority digital transformation: An outcomes approach

by Harry Baldock | May 3, 2024

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, it’s crucial for local authorities to pivot from a technology-centric approach to one that prioritises outcomes.

Oracle expands Italia footprint via TIM’s Turin data centre

by Harry Baldock | May 3, 2024

This week, cloud giant Oracle has announced a new deal with TIM Enterprise, the B2B unit of Italian incumbent operator Telecom Italia (TIM), to form a cloud region centred around TIM’s data centre in Turin.