BT has released its financial results for the quarter ending 31 December 2024, reported adjusted revenue of £5.2 billion, a 3% year-on-year (YoY) drop driven by weaker international demand and a 12% decline in handset sales.
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Apple secretly testing direct-to-device satellite connectivity with Starlink and T-Mobile
Apple has been “secretly” working with T-Mobile and SpaceX test Starlink’s network using Apple’s latest iPhone software, according to a Bloomberg report.
BT to cut 5% of Northern Irish workers
News The cuts are in line with BT’s wider strategy to reduce its workforce by 40% by 2030. BT has proposed cutting 4.5% of the company’s 2,000 person workforce in Belfast, amounting to 90 jobs. The operator said it had already contacted those potential affected,...
Trump targets TSMC with Taiwan chip tariffs
In a speech to fellow Republicans this week, newly reinstated US President Donald Trump said that the government would be targeting the Taiwanese semiconductor industry with major tariffs in a bid to boost the US chip ecosystem.
Launch of China’s DeepSeek shakes up global AI industry
News The launch of DeepSeek has rattled the global AI industry, potentially offering a far cheaper alternative to market leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic Founded in 2023 by former hedge fund manager Liang Wenfeng, DeepSeek has quickly positioned itself as a strong...
Tim Höttges to remain at the helm of Deutsche Telekom until 2028
Tim Höttges, Deutsche Telekom’s CEO since 2014, will remain in his role until the end of 2028 after the Supervisory Board extended his contract two years ahead of schedule.
Telecom policy objectives come into focus in Trump’s first days
Changes have been coming fast and furious during the first days of Donald Trump’s presidential administration, and the FCC has been far from immune.
VMO2 bring connectivity to rural notspot with Starlink
VMO2 is making good use of SpaceX’s Starlink this week, leveraging the satellite technology to enable connectivity to the previously unconnected village of Craster.
Trump on telecoms: The story so far
With a focus on deregulation, free speech, and national security, Trump’s policy decisions are set to redefine the telecoms landscape that President Biden’s administration has presided over since 2020.
Let’s take a look at what’s happened so far.
FullFibre and Zzoomm merge in latest altnet consolidation move
Today, UK fibre altnets FullFibre and Zzoomm have announced they will merge their operations.
Germany sets aside €1bn for fibre broadband expansion
News To date, around 4.3 million connections have been made possible through federal gigabit funding The German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) has launched its 2025 Gigabit Funding programme. Starting this month, €1.2 billion will be...
BT pushes for accelerated withdrawal from “outdated” copper landline network as faults rise
BT has urged the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) providers to accelerate plans to transition away from the ageing Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), warning that the outdated system poses growing risks to essential services
Boldyn takes first steps in Germany with Smart Mobile Labs acquisition
Boldyn Networks (Boldyn), one of the largest shared network infrastructure providers in the world, cements its position as a leading global mobile private networks player through the agreement to acquire Smart Mobile Labs (SML), Germany’s market leader in bespoke private 5G networks and turnkey applications.
VMO2 deploys more small cells in Birmingham with Ontix
Birmingham is set to get a 4G boost this week, with Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) announcing their latest 4G small cell deployments in the city in partnership with Ontix.
TIM triumphs in latest round of €1 billion government dispute
News A court ruling has upheld a previous decision ordering the Italian government to pay TIM €1 billion in relation to an illegal licence fee collected in 1998 An Italian appeals court has rejected the Italian government's request to suspend a €1 billion payment...
Openreach passes half of Scottish properties with full fibre
Half of Scottish homes and businesses can now get connected to ultrafast, reliable broadband –thanks to Openreach investment in the nation’s new digital network.
Google further increases stake in Anthropic by $1 billion
Google has ramped up its financial support for OpenAI rival Anthropic, investing a further $1 billion in the company looking to take on ChatGPT.
Top 5 stories from Broadband Communities
News A new chairman has taken the helm at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and learn about Trump’s new nominee to fill the vacancy left by former FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel. Plus, see how data centers are driving demand and controversy in recent...
Indosat to kit out Xanh SM’s electric vehicle fleet with monitoring tech
This week, Indonesian mobile operator Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has announced a new partnership with Vietnamese electric taxi company Xanh SM.
OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX partner for $500bn AI ‘Stargate Project’
This week, OpenAI has announced the ‘Stargate Project’, a new joint venture set to invest $500 billion into AI infrastructure over the next five years.
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