SK Telecom has joined the MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium to explore AI’s societal and industrial impacts. Partnering with global leaders like OpenAI and Tata Group, SK Telecom aims to drive AI innovation in ICT, semiconductors, and energy.
BT’s sale of its wholesale and enterprise unit in Ireland to Speed Fibre Group for €22 million marks a significant shift in the Irish telecom market. Transferring BT Communications Ireland Ltd, this acquisition includes domestic network infrastructure and over 400 business clients, excluding multinational services.
The UK Space Agency has awarded £16 million to EnSilica and Excelerate Technology under its C-LEO programme. This investment enhances connectivity, particularly in remote areas, and strengthens Britain’s role in the global satellite market.
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.
Ericsson has partnered with Ooredoo Qatar to deploy advanced 5G technologies, including AI-driven RAN, Massive MIMO radios, and high-capacity microwave backhaul. The collaboration enhances connectivity, expands 5G coverage, and enables future 5G-Advanced integration.
AST SpaceMobile has secured temporary FCC approval to test its direct-to-device satellite broadband service via BlueBird satellites. These tests, using unmodified Verizon and AT&T phones, could enhance nationwide connectivity.
AT&T and Nokia are deepening their collaboration to enhance AT&T’s voice network with Voice over New Radio (VoNR) and cloud-based infrastructure. This partnership optimizes network efficiency, leveraging Nokia’s Cloud Platform to automate service delivery.
Keysight Technologies and the University of Malaga have launched the Malaga 6G Research and Innovation Lab to advance 6G technology. This facility will foster collaboration across industry and academia, focusing on areas like AI-enhanced network performance, digital twins, and secure, scalable architectures.
BT’s new CEO, Jon James, is set to transform BT Business with a UK-centric strategy. Previously leading Nuuday’s revival, his expertise in European telecom markets will boost BT’s focus.
The UK government is reducing funding for the Shared Rural Network (SRN), cutting planned new mobile masts from 260 to 60. While officials insist connectivity goals remain unchanged, critics worry rural areas will suffer.
