Telstra is cutting hundreds of jobs as it ramps up AI adoption to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Amid rising inflation and energy prices, the company is reshaping its workforce and consolidating AI partnerships. CEO Vicki Brady says Telstra will be smaller but more efficient by 2030.
Indosat is using Nokia’s AI-based energy solution to cut emissions and boost efficiency across its mobile network. The system uses machine learning to manage traffic loads and reduce power usage during low-demand periods, marking a major step in the operator’s shift toward sustainable, tech-driven operations.
Virgin Media O2 has ramped up its mobile network in Scotland, boosting 4G and 5G services across 13,000 postcodes. As part of a £700 million upgrade plan, the provider targets better coverage in urban areas and tourist spots.
T-Mobile has completed a $2 billion network expansion in Florida, adding and upgrading thousands of sites to boost 5G coverage. The project improves speeds, supports emergency response, and introduces satellite service for remote areas. With major investments in Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, T-Mobile continues expanding its Ultra Capacity 5G network to reach more communities.
Fujitsu launches 1Finity as a global networking business to boost autonomy and competitiveness in optical and wireless solutions. By uniting key network units and embracing AI and 6G technologies, 1Finity aims to deliver agile, cutting edge products and services tailored to the evolving needs of telecom operators and data centers worldwide.
CityFibre has begun connecting homes in Buckinghamshire under Project Gigabit, showing progress as many smaller providers exit similar deals. The rollout is part of a larger government contract to expand fibre broadband, while other firms struggle to stay afloat in a tough market.
Bell Canada has sold its stake in MLSE to Rogers, using the proceeds to fund its expansion into the US fibre market. The move aligns with Bell’s strategy to focus on fibre and 5G while retaining key sports content rights through TSN.
Major European firms, including Airbus and BNP Paribas, are urging the EU to delay the AI Act, warning that its complexity could hinder innovation and global competitiveness. While supporting regulation, they call for simpler rules to ensure Europe maintains its AI leadership.
In a critical legal setback for Huawei, a US judge has denied the company’s attempt to dismiss the majority of charges brought by US authorities. These charges involve serious allegations, including defrauding US financial institutions and breaching sanctions with Iran and North Korea.
Deutsche Telekom has launched T Cloud, a unified platform delivering customizable cloud solutions tailored to European enterprises. Alongside a partnership with Nvidia to build Europe’s first industrial AI cloud, the company aims to provide secure, sovereign digital infrastructure supporting regulatory compliance, industrial innovation, and technological leadership.
