Telefónica is in talks to sell its Mexican mobile unit to Beyond ONE, aligning with its strategy to exit Latin America. This sale could strengthen Beyond ONE’s presence, but regulatory challenges in Mexico might delay the process.
Germany’s telecom industry is on the brink of a transformative era, fueled by an unprecedented €631 billion investment plan. Driven by public-private collaboration, this massive pledge aims to enhance communication infrastructure and bolster fiber networks.
SoftBank is expanding its AI infrastructure with the world’s largest Nvidia DGX SuperPOD using more than 4,000 Blackwell GPUs. The upgrade boosts total capacity to over 10,000 GPUs, enabling 13.7 exaflops of computing power.
Virgin Media O2 is expanding its small cell network to Bristol in partnership with Ontix. The initiative, part of a £700 million plan, boosts 4G and 5G capacity in crowded urban areas. Recent spectrum acquisitions from Vodafone will strengthen coverage and support key partnerships.
Orange Cyberdefense has acquired Swiss firm ensec to expand its presence in Switzerland, especially in German speaking regions. The deal strengthens its market position, adds 40 experts and over 130 clients, and combines local expertise with global reach to deliver stronger cybersecurity services for businesses and public sector organizations across Europe.
T Mobile has launched nationwide L4S on its 5G Advanced network, cutting latency and packet loss for cloud gaming, XR, video calls, and remote driving. Built on its standalone core with network slicing, it adapts to real time conditions.
Vodafone Idea has expanded its 5G network to Jaipur, enhancing connectivity in the Pink City as part of its strategic roll-out across 17 telecom circles in India. This 5G deployment follows upgrades to its 4G network, enabling faster speeds and more reliable connectivity.
T-Mobile has launched T-Satellite, a direct-to-device service using Starlink’s satellites, to combat notorious ‘not spots’ in the US and beyond. The service, supporting over 60 smartphones, integrates with T-Mobile’s premium plans.
T-Mobile US has partnered with Comcast and Charter to deliver 5G services for businesses by 2026. The deal allows the cable companies to expand into enterprise mobility without major infrastructure costs, challenging Verizon and AT&T while strengthening T-Mobile’s position in the mid market.
EE aims to expand its standalone 5G network to cover half the UK population by August, reaching over 34 million people. While rollout continues in dozens of towns and cities, doubts persist among MPs about nationwide 5G coverage by 2030.
