North America Operators Verizon Verizon exec keeps UScellular speculation alive Verizon continued to be connected to a move for domestic rival UScellular, though this week the reports focused on operations in the Los Angeles area rather than a broader acquisition which hit headlines last week. By Michael Carroll
5G+ Ericsson Industry Network Tech Mining player joins Ericsson, Telia to excavate fresh 5G uses By Chris Donkin
Network Tech Operators May 14, 2024 Netcracker maintains European run with VMO2 deal VMO2 became the latest to up its use of a Netcracker Technology digital platform, the third European operator win for the US-based company in as many months. By Michael Carroll
Deutsche Telekom Devices May 14, 2024 Deutsche Telekom upgrades affordable 5G offering Deutsche Telekom unveiled the second generation of its T Phone 5G smartphone series, devices claimed to offer enhanced performance over their predecessors alongside solid sustainability credentials and a low price point. By Chris Donkin
Europe May 14, 2024 Developer takes aim at teen online risks with new apps Avanti Sharma, a software developer and internet safety advocate, argued more measures need to be put in place to encourage a secure online world, as she detailed plans to launch a pair of apps designed to curb impersonations and reduce exposure to harmful content. By Hana Anandira
May 14, 2024 M360 Eurasia Preview Interview: Azercell CEO PARTNER CONTENT: Ahead of GSMA M360 Eurasia 2024, we had the privilege to interview Zarina Zeynalova (pictured, above), CEO of Azercell Telecom LLC, host sponsor of the event.
Asia Pacific SoftBank May 14, 2024 SoftBank profit surges as AI rally lifts Arm SoftBank Group recorded a second straight quarter of profit in fiscal Q4 2023 (calendar Q1), as it turned its investment strategy away from China and focused on AI-centric companies. By Joseph Waring
Intel May 14, 2024 Intel, Apollo talk $11B investment in Republic of Ireland Intel reportedly reached advanced discussions with a US-based investment company for $11 billion in funding for a chip manufacturing plant in the Republic of Ireland. By Mike Robuck
Telefonica May 13, 2024 Telefonica gives NFTs a shot of caffeine Telefonica put NFTs back in the spotlight, expanding its marketplace for the digital identifiers with a pair of offerings it claimed could revolutionise the coffee industry in Latin America. By Michael Carroll