Luxembourg’s advanced digital infrastructure makes it an ideal headquarters for SatCo, the joint venture between Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile. This strategic move aims to deliver direct-to-device satellite broadband across Europe, enhancing digital sovereignty.
Virgin Media O2’s strategic acquisition of 78.8 MHz spectrum from Vodafone for £343 million is a game-changer in the UK telecom landscape. This move enhances connectivity for both consumers and businesses, boosting mobile coverage and service quality.
Telefónica Tech partners with Wiz to enhance cloud security management in Spain. By integrating Wiz’s Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform into Telefónica’s portfolio, organizations benefit from advanced incident detection, response, and continuous monitoring. This collaboration aims to simplify security in multi-cloud environments.
KDDI and HPE are set to revolutionize Japan’s digital landscape with their upcoming AI data center in Osaka. This collaboration aims to boost AI application development and LLM training. With Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture and advanced cooling, this facility promises peak performance and sustainability.
DIDWW has expanded its global telecommunication coverage by introducing mobile DID numbers in Peru, offering seamless SIP trunking services. This move strengthens businesses’ communication solutions, enabling firms to maintain a local presence while optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Rakuten Mobile is testing smart surveillance using edge AI at Kobe’s Noevir Stadium to boost public safety and ease network load. Partnering with AWL and Vissel Kobe, the initiative processes video locally for faster response and reduced costs. It aims to create a flexible AI system for use in venues ranging from stadiums to remote areas.
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.
Verizon and Nokia are deploying six private 5G networks across Thames Freeport to transform UK logistics and manufacturing. Spanning 1,700 acres, the project supports advanced technologies like AI and IoT at key sites including Port of Tilbury, London Gateway, and Ford’s Dagenham plant.
Quickline Communications is investing £250 million to bring gigabit broadband to 360,000 rural locations in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Backed by Project Gigabit and key partners, the initiative aims to bridge the digital divide, boost local economies, and connect underserved communities with fast reliable internet over the next three years.
SK Telecom faced a cybersecurity breach affecting 26.9 million customers, highlighting security challenges in the telecom industry. With USIM card shortages resolved, SKT resumes new subscriber acquisitions, having established a robust reservation system.
