Vodafone and Three UK are actively opposing the CMA’s provisional findings on their merger proposal. They argue that the merger will enhance competition, benefit consumers, and drive an £11 billion investment in the UK’s digital infrastructure, including 5G expansion.
Qualcomm Technologies and STMicroelectronics are set to revolutionize industrial IoT applications with an integrated Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Thread SoC and STM32 microcontroller combo. These joint offerings aim to streamline development, enhancing seamless connectivity and edge AI on STM32 MCUs.
Snom has launched the M56 mobile phone, designed for tough work environments. With its dustproof, waterproof casing, antibacterial surface, and large keypad, it’s ideal for use with gloves. The M56 offers 12 hours of HD call time, Bluetooth support, and advanced safety features like an alarm button and torch, making it perfect for lone workers.
A Verizon network outage caused widespread disruptions across the United States on Monday. Customers reported issues from California to New York, with concentrations in cities like Chicago and Phoenix. Verizon acknowledged the problem and initiated immediate recovery efforts.
The longstanding peering relationship between Deutsche Telekom and Meta, the company behind Facebook, has collapsed in a dispute over network fees. Deutsche Telekom accuses Meta of leveraging its power to undermine the telecom sector, while Meta claims Deutsche Telekom jeopardizes net neutrality.
DirecTV plans to merge with EchoStar’s Dish DBS satellite video distribution subsidiary in a strategic move to reduce EchoStar’s debt. This merger aims to strengthen both entities by leveraging their combined resources. By addressing financial strains and focusing on wireless and satellite connectivity, the partnership seeks to enhance technological capabilities and product offerings for U.S. consumers.
Korea Telecom has partnered with Microsoft in a groundbreaking AI collaboration set to transform South Korea’s digital landscape. Over five years, AI-powered solutions will revolutionize finance, healthcare, and education. Leveraging KT’s data, they will develop localized AI models using OpenAI’s GPT-4o, enhancing both consumer and enterprise services.
Verizon has entered a $3.3 billion leaseback agreement with Vertical Bridge, impacting over 6,300 towers across the U.S. This marks one of the largest tower transactions in a decade. Verizon retains tower ownership while Vertical Bridge manages operation, enhancing their existing portfolio and bolstering U.S. wireless infrastructure.
Google’s USD $1 billion investment is set to transform Thailand’s digital landscape. Focusing on cloud and data centers in Bangkok and Chonburi, this initiative will boost digital infrastructure, meet rising cloud service demands, and enhance AI innovations.
Britvic has partnered with IoT provider Wireless Logic to implement telemetry data from its new digital flavour taps, enhancing logistics and sustainability. These taps replace up to 10,000 single-use plastic bottles, connecting directly to Britvic’s AWS cloud for real-time insights. This move aligns with Britvic’s Beyond the Bottle initiative.
