The UK telecommunications regulator, Ofcom, has granted a crucial licence to Amazon Kuiper satellite constellation. This move aims to enhance satellite internet services across the UK, especially in rural areas.
Japan’s SoftBank and OpenAI are negotiating a major deal that could position SoftBank as the largest shareholder of the ChatGPT creator, surpassing Microsoft’s current stake. With a potential $15-25 billion investment, SoftBank aims to strengthen its foothold in the AI market.
SoftBank has partnered with Quantinuum, a quantum computing leader, to advance AI through hybrid quantum computing, integrating Central, Graphics, and Quantum Processing Units. This collaboration addresses challenges in offering quantum computing services, aiming to innovate solutions beyond current technologies.
Cerillion, a BSS/OSS-as-a-Service provider, partners with Ucom for a transformative digital upgrade. This collaboration will optimize Ucom’s operations, enhancing their quadruple-play services through Cerillion’s integrated suite.
France and Germany’s partnership on the 5G Autobahn to Autoroute project is creating a groundbreaking 5G corridor between Metz and Saarbrücken. This cross-border endeavor, involving renowned telecom players like Orange and Telefónica, promises to revolutionize digital infrastructure.
In a landmark move for UK telecoms, Ofcom introduces regulations mandating clear pricing transparency for telecom services. No more unexpected mid-contract price hikes—providers must now clearly outline price changes.
Vodacom and Orange have launched a joint venture in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focused on improving mobile network coverage through solar-powered base stations. This initiative targets expanding connectivity for underserved regions and enhancing mobile and financial services.
MasOrange and Vodafone Spain have joined forces to create FiberCo, set to become the largest fiber network company in Europe. This joint fiber venture aims to significantly expand Spain’s FTTH network.
Zegona Communications and MasOrange have launched FibreCo, a groundbreaking venture poised to revolutionize Spain’s fibre infrastructure by potentially covering 12.2 million premises. This collaboration integrates their FTTH networks, aiming to establish the largest FTTH network in Europe.
The collaboration between Vivo and Nokia to deploy private LTE networks at 30 Ambev sites in Brazil represents a major advancement in enhancing logistics operations. This strategic partnership focuses on digital transformation and automation, leveraging Nokia’s Modular Private Wireless solution.
