AT&T exceeded expectations in the second quarter, gaining over 400,000 postpaid phone subscribers while outpacing Verizon. The company plans major fiber expansion, retiring copper networks and investing billions to reach 60 million locations by 2030, aiming to sustain long term growth and financial stability.
OpenAI and Oracle’s expansion of the Stargate AI infrastructure boosts US capacity by 4.5GW, enhancing computing power to meet soaring AI demands. This ambitious project creates over 100,000 jobs across various sectors, including construction and operations.
T-Mobile US has partnered with Comcast and Charter to deliver 5G services for businesses by 2026. The deal allows the cable companies to expand into enterprise mobility without major infrastructure costs, challenging Verizon and AT&T while strengthening T-Mobile’s position in the mid market.
TIM is offering Italian customers a year of free access to Perplexity Pro, an AI platform delivering real time answers for daily questions and research. Users gain unlimited searches, voice sessions and document analysis.
OpenAI has struck a deal with the UK government to advance AI development, pledging to invest in research, infrastructure, and public services. The partnership aims to boost economic growth and strengthen Britain’s position as a global AI leader.
EE aims to expand its standalone 5G network to cover half the UK population by August, reaching over 34 million people. While rollout continues in dozens of towns and cities, doubts persist among MPs about nationwide 5G coverage by 2030.
The United Kingdom is set to supercharge its computing capabilities with a target of 6 gigawatts of AI-capable data center capacity by 2030. The ambitious Compute Roadmap aims to redefine current infrastructures, heavily focused on general workloads, to support cutting-edge AI applications.
Meta is pioneering sustainable construction with an AI-optimized concrete, developed in collaboration with Amrize and the University of Illinois. This innovative blend, used in their Minnesota data centers, reduces carbon emissions while meeting structural needs.
Reliance Jio’s impressive achievement of 213 million 5G subscribers by June signifies the telecom giant’s strong presence in the competitive 5G market. Jio’s cloud-native 5G stack has accelerated this growth, paving the way for international expansion.
Ofcom is cracking down on scam calls that fake UK mobile numbers to deceive people. New rules aim to block spoofed calls from abroad, protecting users from fraud. Despite progress, scammers persist, so experts urge individuals to use call-blocking tools and stay alert to unknown numbers.
