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.
At MWC Shanghai 2025, China Telecom and Huawei introduced Intelligent Ultra Pooling Uplink, a 5G Advanced innovation that boosts uplink speed, reduces delays, and improves coverage. Powered by AI, it enables seamless data transmission for smart devices, enhances energy efficiency, and supports real-time applications.
South Korea will host its largest AI data center through a $4 billion partnership between SK Group and AWS. Located in Ulsan, the facility will house 60,000 GPUs and reach 103 megawatts by 2029, driving regional AI growth. SK subsidiaries will contribute resources and infrastructure, bolstering AI services, edge computing, and cloud-based GPU access nationwide.
Vodafone and Three have completed a £16.5 billion merger, creating VodafoneThree with 29 million customers. Led by Max Taylor, the company plans to invest £11 billion in 5G over the next decade. While the deal promises stronger connectivity and growth, it also brings integration challenges and strategic decisions.
India’s telecom operators must report all Chinese-made equipment still active in their networks, as part of a security review targeting firms like Huawei and ZTE. The move aims to limit future reliance on untrusted vendors while allowing existing systems to operate under strict oversight amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions with China.
Chunghwa Telecom is partnering with Astranis to launch Taiwan’s first dedicated geostationary satellite, enhancing national connectivity and infrastructure resilience. Scheduled for deployment by 2025, the project is part of a larger satellite program and reflects Taiwan’s commitment to secure communication systems.
A group of major European telecoms, including Vodafone and Orange, urges urgent EU, UK, and NATO action to protect subsea cables amid rising hybrid threats. Citing recent incidents and geopolitical tensions, the coalition supports enhanced cross-border collaboration and the EU’s Cable Security Action Plan to safeguard Europe’s connectivity.
Sky plans to cut 2,000 customer service jobs—about 7% of its workforce—by closing call centers and shifting to AI-driven support. As customer preferences move toward digital channels, the company is investing in its Livingston site to enhance AI-assisted services.
The FCC’s “Delete, Delete, Delete” initiative is set to revolutionize the telecommunication landscape, impacting VoIP and fostering innovation by eliminating outdated regulations. Led by Chairman Brendan Carr, this move targets reducing regulatory burdens, encouraging VoIP engineers and IT professionals to engage actively in shaping a more efficient regulatory framework.
US telecom giants AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have partnered with Ericsson to launch the Aduna initiative, introducing standardized network APIs for fraud prevention. Slated for 2025, these APIs enhance security by verifying users and preventing unauthorized SIM swaps.
