BT is in talks with AT&T and Orange to explore partnerships for its international operations, possibly leading to a partial sale. This move aligns with CEO Allison Kirkby’s UK-focused strategy, following BT’s recent sale of its Irish operations.
NVIDIA is revolutionizing telecoms with its AI advancements. Collaborating on large telco models and AI agents at GTC, NVIDIA aims to enhance network management. These innovations transform how data is processed, making telecom networks smarter and more efficient.
DIDWW now offers mobile number portability in Finland, giving businesses greater telecom flexibility. Companies can seamlessly transfer Finnish mobile virtual numbers using DIDWW’s online porting tool, ensuring minimal downtime.
Ofcom is accelerating the UK’s full-fibre broadband rollout, aiming for 96% coverage by 2027. With access rising from 25% in 2019 to nearly 70% today, the regulator seeks to maintain momentum. Industry leaders welcome the push for competition and investment, ensuring faster, more reliable internet and positioning the UK as a leader in digital connectivity.
SoftBank plans to acquire Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion, strengthening its position in AI and energy-efficient computing. Ampere’s ARM-based chips align with SoftBank’s AI strategy as demand for high-performance computing grows.
NTT Data’s Agentic AI suite is set to revolutionize industries such as manufacturing, banking, and healthcare. By leveraging hyperscaler platforms like Azure AI, businesses can develop private AI agents to enhance operations.
Oracle’s $5 billion investment in the UK’s data center expansion aims to bolster cloud computing and AI infrastructure over the next five years, aligning with the UK’s sovereign data processing regulations and AI strategy. This move enhances Oracle’s cloud infrastructure, boosting AI services and aiding the UK’s digital transformation.
SK Telecom has made a major leap in AI capabilities by integrating Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash into its AI agent, adot. This upgrade promises an enhanced user interaction experience by offering access to a wide array of AI models from global platforms, including ChatGPT and Claude.
EE’s 5G Standalone network expansion in the UK aims to cover 50 cities by month’s end, enhancing connectivity for 28 million people. Offering better 5G availability in regions like Milton Keynes and Sunderland, users will experience smoother video calls, streaming, and gaming, provided they have compatible smartphones from major brands.
Sinch is expanding its partnership with Verizon to enhance RCS for Business Messaging, enabling secure, feature-rich communication for Verizon subscribers. Announced at Enterprise Connect, this collaboration drives innovation in business messaging, offering verified, interactive customer engagement.
