Operators

GSMA Intelligence outlined how B2B technology services present an addressable revenue opportunity of more than $400 billion for operators, but cautioned they must move quickly or risk losing out to hyperscalers and security service providers.

Indian operator Bharti Airtel completed the deployment of 5G throughout a newly-launched segment of the Pune Metro, pitching itself as the first network provider to offer connectivity across the entire stretch.

Chris Sambar plans to leave AT&T on 11 October after a 22-year career in various executive roles, most recently as head of network for the US operator.

Vodafone Group ranked among the top 1 per cent of companies for its environmental, social and governance performance according to report by independent evaluator EcoVadis, with the operator crediting its progress around climate action.

Mobile World Live brings you our top three picks of the week as Verizon secured $3.3 billion from a tower deal with Vertical Bridge, the industry got set for MWC Las Vegas and OpenAI attracted $6.6 billion in funding.

The shareholders of Intouch Holdings, the majority owner of Thai mobile operator AIS, and Gulf Energy Development approved a proposed merger which aims to simplify the shareholding structure.

SoftBank Corp completed a field test of an uncrewed, solar-powered aircraft in the stratosphere above the US state of New Mexico, verifying structural and functional improvements of the vessel being developed to deliver high-speed mobile connectivity.