KCOM CEO Tim Shaw steps down after six years, marking the end of major fibre broadband expansion across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. As rivals challenge its market position and regulators push for greater network access, investor Macquarie weighs options.
SoftBank’s collaboration with Ericsson promises a transformative 4G and 5G network upgrade across Japan, utilizing advanced AI optimizations. This initiative, with its focus on 5G Standalone networks, ensures ultra-fast speeds and reliable connectivity.
T-Mobile and Fluid Conservation Systems are transforming US water management with advanced IoT leak detection. This collaboration reduces water loss and infrastructure damage, leveraging T-Mobile’s cellular solutions to provide real-time data on leaks.
San Jose, California, is ambitiously positioning itself as the West Coast’s leading data center hub, partnering with PG&E to add 2,000 megawatts of transmission capacity. This bold move ensures reliable power connections, crucial for data centers with high energy demands.
Virgin Media O2 and Age UK join forces to support older people during the 3G switch off. The partnership funds digital guidance, free compatible devices and awareness sessions, ensuring vulnerable customers stay connected as services transition to 4G and 5G.
Telefónica is removing Huawei from its 5G networks in Spain and Germany to follow local rules. The company still works with Huawei in Brazil where no restrictions apply. This shift reflects Europe’s tougher stance on Chinese telecom vendors and the need for regional strategies.
Google will invest six billion dollars to build Asia’s largest data center in Visakhapatnam, India. Two billion dollars will fund renewable energy infrastructure. This marks a major step in Google’s regional expansion and supports India’s growing digital ecosystem.
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.
Intel is set to spin off its Network and Edge Group (NEX) as part of a strategic optimization to bolster its core focus. This move, aligning with CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s vision, mirrors the successful Altera spin-off, aiming to attract strategic investors and enhance financial stability.
Vietnam’s upcoming re-auction of the 700 MHz low-band spectrum promises significant advancements for 4G and 5G networks. With a starting bid of VND 1.95 trillion, this crucial spectrum enhances coverage and signal quality, especially in underserved areas.
