Alphabet-owned Google has unveiled plans to invest £5 billion in the UK over the next two years in artificial intelligence infrastructure, research and development, in a move timed to coincide with US President Donald Trump’s state visit. The announcement includes a new data centre in Hertfordshire and is expected to generate over 8,000 jobs annually.
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Nokia and Deutsche Bahn launch 1900 MHz 5G deployment to support FRMCS, replacing GSM-R with resilient, high-capacity railway communications.
Deutsche Telekom partners with Iridium to integrate satellite and terrestrial networks, bringing direct-to-cell NB-IoT services by 2026.
Asia Carrier Conference 2025 opens in Cebu, with workshops on subsea cables, interconnection and carrier strategies for Asia-Pacific.
Giffgaff launches full-fibre via nexfibre and VMO2 wholesale, extending its value brand into UK FTTP amid pricing and coverage questions.
BlackRock pledges $679m with Digital Gravity Partners to upgrade UK data centres during Trump’s visit amid rising AI demand.
Vodafone warn Germany and EU risk losing €1.3 trillion by 2033 from digital skills gaps, rural 5G shortfall, SME lag.
Starlink outage briefly hit US users and Ukraine frontline, underscoring Starlink service importance in conflict.
Beijing launches dual investigations into US semiconductors ahead of trade talks, raising supply chain risks.
With a 5G Standalone core, Deutsche Bahn and Nokia have launched the world’s first commercial 5G radio network on live test tracks in Germany’s Ore Mountains. The network operates in the 1900 MHz (n101) band and is meant to help Europe transition from GSM-R to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS).
Bharti Airtel gains two BT board seats, strengthening strategic collaboration in 5G, cloud, and network infrastructure globally.
AFRINIC confirms its website remains secure during the 2025 board election, stressing member control despite political tension.