Thailand’s National Telecom (NT) is in talks with AIS and True Corporation to sell its mobile and fixed broadband customer bases, aiming to streamline operations amidst financial challenges. This shift could allow AIS to boost its market position, while NT focuses on wholesale services.
Cisco is expanding its presence in France by unveiling a new global AI hub in Paris. This initiative will foster secure, energy-efficient AI infrastructure and digital learning. By targeting 230,000 individuals over the next three years, Cisco’s effort enhances its existing support for startups in AI and digital skills development.
Altice is exploring options to exit its stake in SFR amid ongoing debt restructuring, with potential valuations of €30 billion. Leading telecom players like Bouygues Telecom, Iliad, and Orange are expressing interest, alongside Middle Eastern operators and private equity firms.
The UAE is partnering with top US tech firms to build a massive AI data center in Abu Dhabi. Dubbed the UAE Stargate, the project aims to deliver five gigawatts of AI power and expand globally, aligning with a larger US initiative to boost AI infrastructure across key sectors.
AT&T plans to acquire Lumen’s Mass Markets Fiber Business for $5.75 billion, marking a strategic move in fiber and 5G. This acquisition targets over 4 million new locations, potentially doubling AT&T’s fiber reach by 2030. Expansion plans include Denver, Las Vegas, and Seattle.
TPG Telecom has accused Telstra of exaggerating its mobile coverage by nearly one million square kilometres, calling the claims misleading and unfair. The dispute centers on Telstra counting areas where coverage requires extra equipment. TPG is urging regulators to act and may pursue legal action.
Vodafone Idea’s shares fell sharply after the Supreme Court denied relief on massive dues. With stalled funding, mounting losses, and shrinking market share, the company faces an uncertain future. The state risks losing its investment as Vi teeters between collapse and survival.
Juniper Networks and ServiceNow have launched an AI-driven network and service automation solution, combining Juniper’s Mist platform with ServiceNow’s telecom tools. This unified system streamlines operations for managed service providers, boosts efficiency, and reduces costs.
A major data breach at SK Telecom exposed sensitive subscriber information, including USIM and IMSI data. The incident, traced to 2022, has prompted security upgrades and international collaboration. South Korea and the U.S. are now working to align cybersecurity standards and expand cooperation.
BT is nearing a deal to sell its stake in TNT Sports to Warner Bros Discovery, marking a strategic shift away from noncore markets. As financial pressures mount, the move aligns with CEO Allison Kirkby’s focus on UK operations and deeper cost-cutting, including plans to reduce spending.
