Europe Network Tech Operators November 29, 2023 Operator giants put 5G on Rome metro lines Telecom Italia (TIM), Iliad, WindTre and Vodafone’s Italian unit struck a deal with Rome’s public transport operator ATAC to provide 5G across all metro lines in the city, backing Europe's broader digital ambition. By Hana Anandira
Europe Operators November 28, 2023 Sunrise plans 200 job cuts Swiss operator Sunrise outlined plans to shed 200 jobs in Q1 2024, part of an effort to further streamline its corporate structure following a takeover by Liberty Global in 2020. By Mike Robuck
Asia Pacific Europe Regulation November 24, 2023 EU, India ink chip pact Representatives from authorities in India and the European Commission signed an outline agreement on measures intended to strengthen semiconductor supply chains and aid collaboration on R&D. By Chris Donkin
AI & Cloud Europe November 24, 2023 Digital groups urge EU to give AI a fighting chance Technology industry body DigitalEurope called on the European Union to avoid over-regulating AI foundation models and create a situation that would force start-ups in the sector to leave the region, as the bloc enters financial negotiations over crucial laws to govern the sector. By Kavit Majithia
Europe Vodafone November 24, 2023 Swisscom unit reportedly in frame for Vodafone Italy deal Swisscom-owned Fastweb emerged as a potential suitor for Vodafone’s business in Italy, with Bloomberg claiming it was one of a number of companies assessing a move. By Chris Donkin
5G+ Europe Regulation November 23, 2023 European mobile data traffic tipped to triple by 2028 The GSMA predicted rapid increases in data traffic across Europe in the next five years, citing a general expected increase in 5G adoption and migration to 4G in central and eastern European countries. By Chris Donkin
Devices Europe Regulation November 22, 2023 Switzerland follows EU to enforce USB-C in 2024 Switzerland outlined plans to introduce USB-C as the common charging port for devices in the country in 2024, following the same timeline as the European Union (EU). By Kavit Majithia
