AWS and Saudi AI firm HUMAIN are launching a $5 billion initiative to develop an AI Zone in Saudi Arabia. The project supports Vision 2030, boosts innovation across key sectors, and includes training for 100,000 Saudis. By 2030, AI could add $130 billion to the economy.
Charter plans to acquire Cox for $34.5 billion, forming the largest cable and broadband provider in the United States. The merger aims to enhance innovation, improve customer service, and strengthen competition amid a shifting market. Leadership will combine executives from both companies, with operations based in Stamford, Connecticut.
Mobile operators face a growing financial strain as spectrum costs soar while earnings per gigabyte plummet. The GSMA warns this imbalance threatens mobile network investment, potentially degrading service quality. With nearly 1,000 licenses up for renewal by 2030, the report urges governments to adopt fairer pricing.
Sparkle’s AISNA project has transformed its network operations by automating tasks and streamlining processes. With faster alert handling and major time savings, the initiative improves efficiency and enhances customer service. Developed with Engineering, this innovation reflects Sparkle’s commitment to operational excellence and better client experiences.
U Mobile plans to exit DNB and build its own 5G network, aiming to cover 80 percent of Malaysia’s populated areas within a year. Partnering with Huawei and ZTE, the company will focus on advanced 5G features and enhanced indoor coverage while continuing to offer 5G services through a wholesale agreement with DNB.
The collaboration between Qualcomm Technologies and Aramco Digital unlocks groundbreaking potential for industrial IoT throughout Saudi Arabia. Integrating Qualcomm’s hardware with Aramco’s 5G network, this partnership focuses on edge AI technologies to revolutionize industrial operations with enhanced efficiency and safety.
O2 Telefonica is expanding 5G streetlights across Germany’s major cities starting in 2025. In partnership with 5G Synergiewerk, the project boosts mobile connectivity in urban hubs and tourist spots using smart poles that combine LED lighting with high speed mobile service.
NTT is leading the charge in global data center expansion, strategically acquiring land in seven markets across North America, Europe, and Asia. With a $10 billion investment focused on AI-ready infrastructure, NTT aims to boost data center capabilities significantly.
Verizon has unveiled a significant initiative supporting small businesses through its $5 billion Small Business Supplier Accelerator program. This effort simplifies integration into large supply chains by offering resources like customized onboarding, training, and flexible terms.
AllPoints Fibre Networks has unveiled Aquila, a wholesale fibre platform designed to simplify broadband access for UK providers. By unifying major networks and offering a user-friendly API-driven portal, Aquila enables fast, scalable service delivery to around 19 million premises, eliminating complexity and accelerating market entry for Communication Service Providers.
