Telefonica is retreating from Latin America, selling its 99.3 percent stake in Telefonica del Peru to Integra Tec for under $1 million. The deal highlights the unit’s financial struggles and heavy debts. This move is part of Telefonica’s wider shift toward European and Brazilian markets, reshaping its global strategy.
Ericsson is transforming enterprise connectivity with its wireless-first architecture, combining 5G, WiFi 7, and satellite support. Designed for AI-driven operations, the solution offers resilient, secure, and scalable networks. Centralized management simplifies complex setups, enabling businesses to harness AI.
AI and mobile technologies are set to add $2 trillion to China’s economy by 2030, making up 8.3% of its GDP, according to the GSMA. Driven by 5G and AI integration across industries, especially manufacturing.
MediaTek’s new Dimensity 9400+ chip revolutionizes Android devices with advanced AI capabilities, boosting power efficiency and gaming performance. Its All Big Core CPU architecture, featuring the Arm Cortex-X925, Cortex-X4, and Cortex-A720 cores, ensures seamless performance.
In response to a significant tariff hike, Apple has flown five cargo planes of products from India to the U.S. to avoid steep new taxes. This costly decision reflects the urgency U.S. companies face amid trade tensions. As tariffs rise, consumers worry about price hikes, while tech firms like are grappling with increased costs.
The UK’s major mobile operators are challenging Ofcom’s proposed changes to spectrum annual license fees. Despite a proposed 21% reduction in fees for the 900MHz and 1800MHz spectrums, and a 12% increase for the 2100MHz band, operators argue the fees are still too high.
The United Kingdom’s AI Energy Council is harmonizing clean energy with AI infrastructure. Key players like Microsoft and AWS aim to ensure sustainable power for data centers and AI facilities. This initiative aligns AI growth with renewable energy sources, enhancing the U.K.’s computing power and economic development.
Apple is fighting a UK government demand to weaken its encrypted cloud services, sparking a landmark legal battle. A tribunal ruled the case must be public, rejecting secrecy claims. Privacy advocates hail the decision as a win for digital rights, warning that forced backdoors threaten global security.
Vodafone has reached 200 million IoT connections, doubling its numbers from five years ago. This milestone includes innovations like connected heart monitors and smart technology used in various sectors, from healthcare to environmental monitoring.
Vodafone and SP Energy Networks have partnered to modernize telecoms infrastructure across Scotland’s power grid, upgrading connectivity at 19,500 substations. The project aims to boost grid reliability, speed up fault response, and support renewable energy integration—delivering a smarter, more resilient electricity network.
