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Europe AND Middle East
Europe AND Middle East regional intelligence explains how companies, people, policy moves, network operations, investment signals, data centre demand, telecom execution, and market constraints shape infrastructure delivery in the same geographic market or governance area. The page connects public articles with evidence, regional actors, operating dependencies, market context, and customer or regulatory exposure that may otherwise sit across separate topic or company pages. Readers can compare who is active, which signals are backed by public evidence, how local execution risk connects to broader internet infrastructure strategy, and what changes may affect customers, partners, regulators, or capital planning. Search users can understand the geography, the relevant infrastructure sectors, the public evidence base, and the practical questions that make the regional page more useful than a short listing of articles.
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Iraq’s DE-CIX-powered internet exchange boosts regional connectivity
IRAQ-IXP growth to nearly 30 networks and rising traffic highlights Iraq’s emergence as a regional digital hub with lower latency access.
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Openreach reports 40 % surge in full-fibre usage as traditional broadband declines
Openreach says full-fibre broadband usage rose 40 % in 2025 as FTTP traffic overtook copper-based services across the UK.
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Airbus lands Eutelsat contract to build 340 additional OneWeb LEO satellites
Airbus Defence and Space will build 340 more OneWeb LEO satellites for Eutelsat to expand and modernise global broadband coverage.
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Telefónica Tech Unveils Self-Sovereign Identity Platform
Telefónica Tech has launched a self-sovereign identity platform.
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Aviva-backed altnet Trueseed in merger talks with rival Freedom Fibre amid sector consolidation
Truespeed backed by Aviva is in merger talks with Freedom Fibre amid growing pressure on UK altnet operators.
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CES 2026 highlights next-generation tech shaping our future
CES 2026 showcased AI-powered devices, immersive displays and robotics, highlighting the technologies set to shape the year ahead.
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Indonesia temporarily blocks grok over AI‑Generated sexualised content
Indonesia temporarily blocks access to Grok AI due to concerns over sexualised deepfake content.
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Elon Musk to open source X algorithm amid global scrutiny
Elon Musk says X will open source its recommendation algorithm within seven days amid growing global regulatory scrutiny.
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UK users spend £13B on streamed entertainment in 2025
Spending on streamed entertainment hit £13 billion in the UK as SVOD and audio subscriptions grow amid rising broadband connectivity.
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EU Extends Retention Order on X’s Grok AI Records to 2026
EU orders X to keep Grok AI records until 2026 amid concerns over harmful and explicit content.
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The 2026 tech awakening physical AI sparks hype and anxiety
How “physical AI” dominated CES 2026, signalling a shift to real-world automation and renewed concerns over jobs.
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O2 launches faster, more reliable 5G standalone service in Essex
O2 has switched on 5G Standalone in Essex, providing faster, more reliable mobile coverage as part of a £700m UK upgrade plan.
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Eu digital overhaul leaves big tech largely unscathed
The EU is planning a digital rule overhaul that appears to spare Big Tech tougher obligations, raising questions about competition.
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Arm makes a big bet on physical AI as it targets the robotics market
Arm has launched a new Physical AI division as it pushes deeper into robotics and the emerging market for embodied artificial intelligence.
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UK tightens rules on unsolicited nude images
UK tech firms must block unsolicited nude images under the Safety Act, shifting online safety from moderation to prevention.
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TIM and Vodafone agree to share 5G RAN to boost coverage
TIM and Vodafone agree to share 5G RAN infrastructure, boosting coverage and cutting costs while keeping separate core networks.
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Musk’s xAI raises $20billion in upsized Series E funding round
xAI raises $20 billion in Series E funding to boost AI development and infrastructure, backed by Nvidia and Cisco.
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Telecom Italia and Fastweb cut 5G costs with network sharing deal
Telecom Italia and Fastweb are finalising a 5G network-sharing deal to reduce costs and speed up deployment in Italy.
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Mobileye’s bold robotics push: $900M bet on humanoid AI
Mobileye’s $900 million deal for Mentee Robotics signals a strategic push into humanoid robotics and physical AI beyond autonomous driving.
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BT sells US government unit to 22nd Century Technologies in strategic refocus
BT sells its US federal unit to 22nd Century Technologies, focusing on cloud services while TSCTI gains nationwide network capabilities.