Telia Finland demonstrated its 5G network slicing by remotely operating an armoured vehicle nearly 100 kilometres away during military drills in Lapland. The successful test highlights how advanced connectivity can enable real-time control for defence applications, marking a significant step in unmanned systems and secure cross-border cooperation amid Finland’s evolving security landscape.
Vodafone and Three are exploring a Pay-TV service bundled with broadband, phone, and mobile plans. This comes after their £15 billion merger, aiming to capture a broader audience. Competing against Virgin Media O2 and BT, they’re leveraging existing expertise from Germany and the Netherlands to navigate shifting preferences towards streaming.
Beijing’s ambitious plan for integrating 5G technology into daily life by 2027 promises revolutionary changes in sectors such as healthcare and education. The city aims for 100% 5G user penetration, with 75% of network traffic utilizing 5G.
Nokia, Digita, and CoreGo are teaming up to deploy private 5G networks at major events, boosting secure, real-time connectivity for payments, ticketing, and operations. The flexible, scalable systems promise smoother experiences for attendees and staff.
KDDI and Okinawa Cellular, in partnership with Starlink, have launched au Starlink Direct — Japan’s first direct-to-device satellite service. Starting April 10, 2025, au users can enjoy seamless connectivity even beyond network zones, enabling emergency alerts, location sharing, and AI-powered assistance, all at no extra cost.
Germany’s antitrust authority has accused Vodafone and Vantage Towers of blocking 1&1’s 5G rollout by withholding promised tower access. The delay, the regulator claims, harms competition and could have been avoided.
TXO has acquired the AirWay Group, strengthening its North American presence and expanding its sustainable telecom solutions. The deal enhances TXO’s network lifecycle capabilities and supports its mission to reduce waste, while bringing on board key leadership and over 250 global telecom clients.
The Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) is championing the development of 5G Reduced Capability, known as RedCap, by forming a focused group. This initiative is crucial for propelling 5G’s ecosystem forward, backed by industry giants like Ericsson, Huawei, Qualcomm, and MediaTek.
The Philippines’ NTC has denied NOW Telecom’s appeal to extend its mobile license after the company failed to meet rollout targets—deploying just 6 of 2,306 promised base stations. Regulatory non-compliance and unpaid spectrum fees totaling PHP 3.57 billion further sealed its fate.
A group of major European telecoms, including Vodafone and Orange, urges urgent EU, UK, and NATO action to protect subsea cables amid rising hybrid threats. Citing recent incidents and geopolitical tensions, the coalition supports enhanced cross-border collaboration and the EU’s Cable Security Action Plan to safeguard Europe’s connectivity.
