BT refunded £18 million to customers after Ofcom found it failed to share required contract details with over a million users. The regulator also fined BT £2.8 million and ordered donations to charities. The company apologised and pledged stronger compliance.
Tesla and Samsung signed a sixteen and a half billion dollar deal to produce custom AI chips in Texas through 2033. The agreement centers on Tesla’s AI6 chip for autonomous vehicles and robotics, boosting Samsung’s foundry business and advancing US semiconductor goals while strengthening ties between American and Korean industries.
Google Cloud drove major growth for Alphabet, reporting a 32 percent revenue jump to 13.6 billion dollars and rising enterprise adoption of its AI services. With billion dollar deals doubling and new offerings like Agentspace on the horizon, Alphabet is deepening its investment in infrastructure.
Nvidia is facing a significant challenge as it informs Chinese clients about the shortage of H20 chips, a crucial AI processor. This arises due to U.S. government delays in export licenses amidst trade tensions and restrictions.
Sparkle has expanded its presence in Greece with a second Point of Presence in Thessaloniki, enhancing international connectivity for Greece and the Balkans. The new facility offers Tier 1 IP services, advanced security, and access to major cable systems, reinforcing Thessaloniki’s role as a digital hub.
Sparkle has launched a new Point of Presence in San Diego, expanding its U.S. network and enhancing connectivity across the Americas. Integrated with its global Seabone backbone, the new site offers high-speed IP services, robust security features, and diverse routes for improved reliability.
Virgin Media O2’s strategic acquisition of 78.8 MHz spectrum from Vodafone for £343 million is a game-changer in the UK telecom landscape. This move enhances connectivity for both consumers and businesses, boosting mobile coverage and service quality.
T-Mobile will launch its T-Satellite NTN on July 23, expanding satellite-to-cellular service to areas without terrestrial coverage. With 1.8 million beta users already active, the service enables seamless messaging on existing devices. Future features include multimedia messaging and emergency texting, even for non T-Mobile customers.
Enterprises across Europe recognize the power of AI and 5G to drive innovation, yet face major hurdles in adoption. Ericsson research reveals that outdated systems, skill shortages, and complex telecom solutions are stalling progress. While the UK leads in optimism and investment, many European firms struggle with rising costs and poor connectivity.
France has struck a major deal with Eutelsat to boost military satellite communications using OneWeb’s LEO constellation. The agreement supports urgent defense needs ahead of Europe’s IRIS2 system and could raise France’s stake in Eutelsat to 30 percent.
