Verizon has expanded its satellite-based direct-to-cell texting service, enhancing connectivity for select Android users. This upgrade enables text messaging via satellite, benefiting those outside traditional networks.
Virgin Media O2 and Mavenir tested Open RAN technology at Twickenham Stadium during the Six Nations, showcasing its potential to improve mobile connectivity at large events. The trial, part of the 5G MoDE initiative, aims to enhance network reliability.
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.
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.
Google Cloud is set to revolutionize cloud security with the planned acquisition of Wiz for $32 billion. With the goal to bolster its security capabilities, this deal will enhance Google Cloud’s offerings by integrating Wiz’s cutting-edge cloud security technologies.
Ofcom is now enforcing its new powers under the Online Safety Act, requiring platforms to police illegal content or face penalties. While the focus is on tackling child sexual abuse material, concerns arise over vague terminology like “illegal harms,” raising fears of creeping censorship.
Liberty Global is in talks with Vodafone to potentially acquire its stake in VodafoneZiggo, reshaping the Netherlands’ telecom scene. This acquisition, valued at over €2 billion, would give Liberty Global full control.
Huawei is embroiled in a bribery scandal linked to the European Parliament, with Belgian authorities leading an investigation that has resulted in multiple arrests across Europe. The probe alleges Huawei used luxury gifts and payments to influence EU politics.
Nine European nations have formed the “Semicon Coalition” to strengthen the continent’s semiconductor industry. The initiative, launched in Brussels, focuses on research, development, and production, aiming for self-sufficiency amid rising global investments.
Helios Towers achieved its first positive cash flow in 2024 by prioritizing colocation over new builds, boosting revenue and raising adjusted EBITDA by 14% to $421 million. CEO Tom Greenwood emphasized a $100 million free cash flow gain and a focus on increasing tenancy ratios to 2.2x by 2026 while reducing debt for sustainable growth.
