Vodafone and A1 Group have achieved a major milestone by enabling seamless 5G Standalone roaming between networks. This breakthrough, powered by Ericsson’s technology and global standards, ensures secure, high-quality connectivity and sets the stage for enhanced mobile experiences across Europe and beyond.
Adani Group plans to invest $10 billion to expand data center infrastructure across India, targeting AI growth and outsourcing demand. With major centers planned and collaborations underway, the initiative aligns with a national push toward digital services and expansion into smaller cities supported by favorable government policies.
AWS is adjusting its data center leasing strategy, particularly internationally, amidst investor scrutiny over AI infrastructure spending. This temporary pause in leasing discussions signals a strategic shift, focusing on synchronizing growth with demand. AWS continues to review infrastructure options for efficient AI deployment.
Ericsson and Bell Canada have successfully completed the world’s first field trial of AI-native link adaptation, boosting downlink throughput by 20 percent and spectral efficiency by 10 percent. This real-time AI integration enhances network performance, marking a major step toward smarter, more responsive 5G and future 6G networks.
India’s leading telecom operators emphasize the urgent need for a robust spectrum roadmap. As India’s 5G landscape evolves, operators like Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio highlight current spectrum allocations are insufficient for future demands.
Fujitsu is spearheading innovation in data center energy efficiency, partnering with Supermicro and Nidec to develop a cutting-edge liquid-cooling solution. This advancement could enhance energy efficiency by up to 40%, crucial for meeting AI workload demands.
Malaysia’s mobile service revenue is set for strong growth, fueled by rising 5G adoption and soaring data demand. Mobile data usage is projected to more than double by 2029, while the shift to a dual-network model promises greater competition and improved services.
OpenAI and SoftBank are eyeing the U.K. for their ambitious Stargate project, aiming to supercharge global AI infrastructure. Backed by major investment and government support, the U.K.’s advanced ecosystem and strategic planning position it as a frontrunner in this transformative AI expansion.
A new Opensignal report highlights EE, Vodafone, and Plusnet as leaders in UK broadband performance. The study shows these providers excel in Consistent Quality, Reliability, and Video Experience across both superfast and ultrafast services, with ultrafast connections offering the most reliable results.
Rakuten is reinforcing its European ambitions with a new tech centre in Paris, bringing together experts in AI, cloud, and platform engineering. The hub will drive innovation across its services while fostering collaboration with Rakuten France.
