The FCC has approved $9 billion in subsidies to boost 5G services in rural areas through the 5G Fund for Rural America. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by providing advanced mobile connectivity where it’s economically unviable.
Nokia has dismissed rumors about its mobile network business being acquired by Samsung. The Finnish telecom giant confirmed its dedication to the division, despite market speculation. This strategic asset is key for Nokia and its customers, especially with the expansion of 5G technology. Keep updated with Nokia’s innovative journey.
Dell Technologies has seen a significant surge in demand for AI-optimized servers, marking an 80% year-over-year rise to $3.1 billion in Q2. The broader trend of enterprises investing in AI capabilities is evident, with Dell experiencing substantial growth in AI server orders.
Telstra and Ericsson have launched a revolutionary RAN Compute platform, advancing Australia’s 5G landscape. The newly deployed Ericsson RAN Processor 6672 significantly boosts capacity and efficiency while reducing energy consumption by up to 60%. This innovative technology, powered by advanced AI, paves the way for enhanced mobile connectivity and future 5G advancements.
The Swansea Bay City Deal awarded VMO2 a contract to upgrade fibre infrastructure. The global smartphone market is expected to grow, driven by Android sales in China and emerging markets. Patton acquired Raymar Information Technology to continue supporting crucial legacy industrial technologies. EE has released age-specific smartphone usage guidelines.
Nvidia’s datacentre revenue soared 154% in Q2 2025, hitting $26.3 billion and driving a total quarterly revenue of $30 billion. CEO Jensen Huang credited the surge to the global shift towards accelerated computing, noting the significant role of Nvidia’s Hopper GPU in enabling advanced AI and large language models.
Iliad has ascended to one of Europe’s top five telecom operators, bolstered by a 10.3% revenue increase in H1 2024. Growing nearly 50 million subscribers across France, Italy, and Poland, Iliad’s innovative offerings, like the Freebox Ultra Wi-Fi product, and strong market performance highlight its competitiveness in the telecommunications landscape.
South Korea’s top mobile operators, SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus, are launching a unified Network Open API standard. This collaboration aims to lower development barriers, accelerating VoIP application creation. By standardizing APIs, they are aligning their telecom ecosystem with global standards and fostering digital innovation.
Google’s plans to establish a large data centre in Dublin were recently thwarted by the South Dublin County Council, citing energy consumption and environmental impact concerns. The data centre, expected to operate by 2027, faced issues over the strain on the national power grid and insufficient on-site renewable energy, sparking a broader debate about sustainable digital growth.
Huawei saw its revenue soar 34.3% to CNY417.5 billion ($58.8 billion) in the first half of the year, boosting net profit by 17.8% to CNY54.9 billion. Despite a slight dip in profit margins, Huawei aims to enhance business resilience and optimize its portfolio. Their innovative 5.5G network promises to revolutionize VoIP technology.
