ADNOC has teamed up with e& to deploy the largest private 5G network in the energy sector, spanning 11,000 square kilometers of operations. This ambitious initiative, aimed at boosting AI, IoT solutions, and operational efficiency, is projected to generate $1.5 billion in value by 2025.
UK’s government and Vodafone settle on ‘proportionate measures’ to assuage national security concerns over UAE-based e&’s increasing ownership stakes. This agreement follows the government’s expressed apprehension about e&’s potential influence on Vodafone’s policies due to its status as the largest shareholder. In response, a ‘national security committee’ will be created within Vodafone to monitor initiatives that could affect national security.
In a strategic move set to reshape telecommunications landscapes, UAE telecom consortium e& has inked a €2.15 billion deal to procure a significant slice of PPF Telecom Group’s European operations. This stakes in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia come bundled with control over the local branches of telecom infrastructure divestment, Cetin. With an elaborate contingency payout plan incorporated, the deal also holds implications to the tune of €350 million over the next 3 years.
The dialogue strengthens between E& and PPF Group, sparking talks of a strategic alliance. With E&’s evident ambition to penetrate the European markets, the narrative gets captivating. Though discussions are in infancy, market enthusiasts eagerly await major developments. Meanwhile, PPF Group, post-acquiring Telenor’s assets, strengthens its presence in Europe.
Vodafone welcomes e& as a major shareholder, forming a strategic alliance to enhance connectivity and digital services. With e&’s CEO joining Vodafone’s board, the collaboration paves the way for joint ventures in carrier, wholesale, roaming, and Open RAN technology.
APAC telecom operators are transforming from connectivity providers into AI infrastructure leaders, reshaping VoIP, cloud communications, and enterprise network services. With Chunghwa Telecom, SoftBank, and Indosat partnering on compute platforms, carriers are targeting secure local AI hosting, automation, and smarter communication services while competing with hyperscale cloud providers across Asia.
Telinta, a global leader in white label cloud-based softswitch and billing solutions, announced that it has added a multi-language interface to its brandable Desktop Softphone and WebRTC solutions. Users can select their preferred language from an easy-to-use menu within the softphone. Telinta customers can offer these softphones in any language they need. Telinta’s brandable Desktop Softphone and WebRTC are currently available with default language choices of English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Ukrainian. Telinta customers can request any additional language needed. Desktop Softphone and WebRTC are part of Telinta’s family of brandable softphones, which all can be used in multiple languages. Telinta’s Mobile Softphone also enables end users to select language, and can automatically detect the default language of the user’s device, both phones and tablets. The softphones can support both attended and unattended transfers, BLF, a convenient Operator Panel, a PBX extension list, user status display, and more. Telinta’s brandable softphones can be customized to add a…
At MWC26, SpaceX introduced Starlink Mobile, marking a new era in satellite communications. This evolution of the direct-to-device strategy uses second-generation satellites to enhance integration with 5G networks. Starlink Mobile is set to elevate connectivity, offering speeds up to 150 Mb/s, filling gaps left by traditional networks.
Sinch’s 2025 research shows shoppers welcome AI for easier Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, but trust is the deciding factor. While many value AI tools, most demand transparency, data control, and authentic communication. Brands that prove their AI works in the customer’s interest will win attention and loyalty this peak season.
Hostinger Horizons now offers built-in ecommerce, making it easier than ever to launch an online store with no coding. Entrepreneurs can manage products, payments, and shipping right from the AI-powered platform. With support for up to 600 products and no extra fees, it is the simplest way to turn ideas into fully functional shops.
