MediaTek reported strong Q1 2025 revenue growth driven by 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and AI sectors, despite a dip in gross margin. Increased R&D spending and collaboration with NVIDIA highlight its AI focus. With smartphone demand uneven and tariffs looming, the company remains cautiously optimistic about sustained growth.
Qualcomm’s Q2 results showcase strong growth across automotive, IoT, and AI, driven by CEO Cristiano Amon’s diversification strategy. With revenues up 17 percent year-on-year and major strides in on-device AI, the company is expanding well beyond smartphones while reinforcing its leadership.
Eutelsat has named former Orange CEO Jean François Fallacher as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a strategic push into the telecom sector. With global experience and a strong track record, Fallacher steps in as Eutelsat finalizes its OneWeb merger and deepens involvement in Europe’s IRIS² initiative for space autonomy.
A Neos Networks study finds that 96% of UK Altnets are exploring M&A amid rising competition. Facing funding issues, regulatory hurdles, and limited customer awareness, many aim to diversify into smart home tech and enterprise services while prioritising customer satisfaction and adopting advanced tech.
AT&T’s latest fiber expansion into Arizona, in partnership with PRIME FiBER, showcases its commitment to bridging the digital divide. By targeting Sun City and Peoria, the initiative brings high-speed internet to underserved areas. This open-access model reduces costs while rapidly deploying broadband, enhancing AT&T’s strategic growth and affordability.
Intelsat and AXESS Networks have expanded their partnership to enhance satellite connectivity across the Americas. By combining infrastructure and expertise, they aim to deliver reliable, scalable communication services, particularly in areas with limited traditional infrastructure.
BT has secured a five-year partnership with DEFRA to connect 34,000 workers and devices across the UK. Using EE’s mobile network and the Shared Rural Network, the project enhances safety, monitors the environment, and supports carbon reduction, helping DEFRA predict weather events and prevent critical incidents in rural areas.
Microsoft is accelerating its cloud and AI dominance, reporting a 22 percent cloud revenue jump and rapid adoption of its AI tools. Strategic global data center expansion and rising customer interest in analytics underscore its commitment to future growth, despite margin pressures.
Amazon has launched its first 27 satellites for Project Kuiper, marking its entry into the satellite internet race against SpaceX’s Starlink. Aiming to deliver fast internet to remote areas, Amazon plans to deploy over 3,200 satellites and begin service by late 2025 while addressing concerns like light pollution and regulatory challenges.
Digital Catapult joins a major Horizon Europe-backed 6G initiative to advance smarter, faster, and sustainable networks. Collaborating with global leaders like Samsung and Nokia, the project explores AI integration and Open RAN technologies.
