Nokia and Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector have tested indoor 5G Standalone network sharing with success. By using Nokia’s Shikra radios and core network software, operators like Zain and Mobily can provide high-speed 5G indoors efficiently, cutting costs and energy use.
Telenor has acquired GlobalConnect’s consumer network in Norway for NOK 6 billion, solidifying Telenor’s position in the fiber market. This acquisition brings 140,000 new customers and enhances Telenor’s digital services offerings.
LG Uplus is teaming up with LG Electronics and LG CNS to boost data center cooling efficiency using AI and digital twin technologies. The pilot at Pyeongchon 2 aims to cut cooling energy by up to 10 percent, paving the way for smarter, more efficient operations across LG Uplus facilities.
Softbank and Nokia are trialing 6G in Tokyo using the 7GHz spectrum, marking a first for Japan. The tests aim to boost bandwidth and urban coverage. Meanwhile, Softbank is also advancing in AI, planning major investments in artificial super intelligence and U.S. data centers.
In an ambitious evolution, Polish energy giant Orlen partners with Microsoft to launch Central Europe’s largest AI initiative. With a $105 billion investment, this collaboration enhances cybersecurity, streamlines operations, and boosts workforce efficiency.
One NZ has surpassed 2 million messages sent via its Starlink-powered satellite texting service, Satellite TXT. As the first to launch in New Zealand, usage has soared—especially after opening access to prepaid users. With fast delivery and wide coverage, it offers vital connectivity in remote areas.
AI cloud firm CoreWeave is set to acquire Core Scientific in a monumental $9 billion all-stock deal. This move will significantly enhance CoreWeave’s ability to deploy AI and high-performance computing by providing 1.3 GW of power capacity. The acquisition is expected to finalize by 2025.
Comcast has seen a 76% increase in network traffic from 2019 to 2024 while reducing power consumption by 11%. Through cloud technologies, AI integration, and energy optimizations, it halved electricity consumption per byte.
Hong Kong is subsidizing 5G base stations in rural and remote areas to boost mobile coverage and promote smart tourism. The scheme, backed by up to HK$200 million, targets isolated villages and country parks, aiming for 98 percent coverage on major hiking trails.
Telstra is cutting hundreds of jobs as it ramps up AI adoption to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Amid rising inflation and energy prices, the company is reshaping its workforce and consolidating AI partnerships. CEO Vicki Brady says Telstra will be smaller but more efficient by 2030.
