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Concise reporting on the developments shaping internet governance and infrastructure. Browse each area for recent news, context and watchpoints.

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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 24 briefings

  1. Huawei unveils Agentic Core for future networks

    Huawei proposes agentic core network architecture at MWC, outlining how AI-driven automation could shape future 6G telecom networks.

  2. GSMA unveils $40 smartphone to connect 3 billion people

    The GSMA has introduced a $40 smartphone aimed at connecting 3 billion people to the internet, tackling global digital inequality.

  3. Ast Spacemobile secures $1 billion revenue commitment

    Ast Spacemobile secures $1 billion to fast-track satellite launches, aiming to expand global mobile connectivity.

  4. Colt tests agentic AI with Microsoft for enterprise pricing

    Colt and Microsoft test agentic AI to automate enterprise network pricing and reduce telecom quote times for complex connectivity deals.

  5. Nvidia Rules Out $100bn Investment in OpenAI as IPO Looms

    Nvidia says it cannot invest $100bn in OpenAI as speculation grows around a potential IPO and the rising costs of AI development.

  6. Amazon cuts jobs in robotics unit amid cost-cutting push

    Amazon announces job cuts in its robotics division as part of broader cost-reduction efforts amid slowing growth.

  7. AI Boom Will Reshape Network Demand, Says Boldyn Executive

    Boldyn Networks executive Andrew McGrath says rising AI workloads will reshape telecom network demand and infrastructure planning.

  8. Ericsson and Qualcomm turn 6G lab proof into a commercialization test

    Ericsson and Qualcomm's 6G announcement matters because it moves a future-network story from aspiration into prototype evidence. The companies said they had aligned on core 6G radio concepts and validated them in joint lab work, then tied the results to MWC 2026 demonstrations and 3GPP Release 20 study input. That does not make commercial 6G imminent. It does show where infrastructure vendors, silicon suppliers and standards bodies are starting to turn 6G into measurable radio performance, spectrum choices and device-network compute assumptions.

  9. Rakuten Mobile partners with Samsung for 5G upgrade

    Rakuten Mobile partners with Samsung to upgrade its 5G network in Japan, enhancing coverage, speed, and performance.

  10. Apple unveils new MacBook laptops with M5 chipset

    Apple unveils new MacBook Air and Pro with M5 chip, enhanced performance, and battery life, starting at £1,099.

  11. Huawei unveils 5G-A and 6G advancements at MWC

    Huawei showcases 5G-A and 6G breakthroughs at MWC 2026, promising faster speeds and ultra-low latency for future tech.

  12. Operators sit on highly valuable network data, Nokia suggests

    Nokia says operators hold valuable network data, but monetizing insights raises privacy, regulatory, and commercial challenges.

  13. Ericsson counters 6G hype with gradual evolution message

    Ericsson's 6G message is a disciplined market signal: 6G arrives through 5G Advanced, standards timing and operator economics, not hype alone.

  14. Samsung Galaxy S26 flags a new era of on-device AI

    Samsung Galaxy S26 adds stronger on-device AI and a custom Snapdragon chip to boost performance and intelligent features.

  15. Honor unveils AI Robot-Phone and Magic V6 foldable

    Honor introduces its AI robot-phone and Magic V6 foldable merging robotics with foldable tech.

  16. ZTE expands full stack AI strategy at MWC Barcelona 2026

    ZTE unveils full-stack AI innovations at MWC 2026, expanding end-to-end capabilities from chips to industry applications.

  17. Nokia Maps Out Path to AI-Native 6G

    Nokia sets out its AI-native 6G vision, embedding artificial intelligence across future network design, operations, and spectrum use.

  18. Samsung Galaxy S26 leans heavily on AI and custom Qualcomm chip

    Samsung Galaxy S26 adds AI features with custom Qualcomm Snapdragon chip upgrade

  19. DeepSeek Excludes Nvidia and AMD from New AI Model Testing

    DeepSeek withholds new AI model from Nvidia amid growing US-China technology tensions.

  20. Blue Tech Wave Unveils Refined Identity, Reinforces Mission in Strategic Internet Intelligence

    Blue Tech Wave unveils a refined identity, emphasizing its role in strategic internet infrastructure and governance.

  21. Anthropic Accuses Chinese AI Labs of Illicit Model Distillation

    Anthropic accuses Chinese labs of illegal AI distillation using its Claude model, raising IP and security concerns.

  22. Amazon Pledges $12bn for Louisiana Data Centres

    Amazon commits $12bn to Louisiana data centers, enhancing infrastructure and generating local employment opportunities.

  23. IPv4 lease pricing: how to protect your business from IPv4 lease disputes

    Protect your business from IPv4 lease disputes with clear contracts and pricing in a digital capital market.

  24. Rakuten and Intel push AI-first vRAN

    Rakuten and Intel are pushing AI-first vRAN as operators look to cut costs and adapt virtual networks for heavier AI workloads.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Latin America and Caribbean Trends / Latin America and Caribbean National Telecom Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Virgin Media O2 appoints new finance chief

    Virgin Media O2 recruits finance chief from Telefônica Brasil, signalling tighter financial strategy amid telecom sector investment pressures.

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Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 5 briefings

  1. Zayo Europe adds Rome PoP capacity

    Zayo Europe boosts Rome network presence as fibre operators race to support Europe’s growing data centre and cloud connectivity demand.

  2. GE Vernova invests $30m in Italy expansion

    A $30m GE Vernova investment in Italy aims to increase power equipment capacity as demand for electricity infrastructure accelerates.

  3. Satellite Connect Europe launches MNO-focused space network

    Satellite Connect Europe launches a satellite network to provide high-speed internet to rural and underserved areas across Europe.

  4. Netherlands tops Europe mobile quality rankings

    Netherlands tops Europe for mobile network quality as Nordic countries maintain leadership in mature 5G deployment.

  5. O2’s Satellite Service Goes Live at £3 Per Month

    O2 launches a £3-per-month satellite service using Starlink to extend mobile coverage beyond UK not-spots.

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Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 4 briefings

  1. UK launches £40m AI lab to boost tech independence

    UK launches £40m frontier AI lab to boost technological independence and compete with US and China in the global artificial intelligence race.

  2. Connectbase grows Southeast Asia network with Converge

    A Connectbase–Converge partnership aims to accelerate digital infrastructure growth in Southeast Asia through automated connectivity commerce.

  3. Du and Datawave link Gulf to Singapore with new subsea route

    Du and Datawave build a new subsea corridor linking the Middle East to Singapore to boost capacity and resilience.

  4. OpenAI partners on Korean AI data centres

    AI-ready infrastructure in South Korea grows through OpenAI’s collaboration with Samsung SDS and SK Telecom

Coverage

Market / Trends / North America Trends / North America Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 4 briefings

  1. Trump pledges to slash electricity prices for tech firms

    Trump’s proposal to cut electricity prices for tech firms aims to boost US competitiveness, but raises environmental concerns.

  2. Hackers target Iranian websites after US-Israeli strikes

    Cyberattacks on Iranian websites intensify after US-Israeli strikes.

  3. U.S. Tech stocks rebound as investors test risk appetite

    U.S. tech stocks edged higher as Wall Street traded mixed, signalling cautious investor optimism amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

  4. AI-software rout triggers fresh credit market jitters

    AI-driven software stocks slump, prompting Morgan Stanley to warn of rising risk in the $1.5 trillion US leveraged loan market.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global National Telecom Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile Eye Robots as Key 6G Use

    Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile highlight connected robots as a potential key use case for future 6G networks.

  2. Aeris and Verizon Business to Simplify Global IoT Expansion

    Aeris and Verizon Business partner to streamline global IoT expansion with unified connectivity and eSIM management for enterprises.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends

In this section: 4 briefings

  1. Deutsche Telekom expands mobile coverage with Starlink

    Deutsche Telekom plans satellite-backed mobile services with Starlink to improve connectivity in Europe’s hard-to-reach regions.

  2. Telefónica and Orange start D2D satellite trials

    Telefónica and Orange test direct-to-device satellite links, advancing hybrid terrestrial and space networks in Europe.

  3. BT and Ericsson strengthen UK 5G partnership

    BT Group and Ericsson's March 2026 5G Core expansion matters because it moves UK enterprise connectivity closer to a programmable network platform rather than a best-effort mobile pipe. The agreement adds Network Slice Selection Function and Network Exposure Function capabilities to Ericsson's dual-mode 5G Core on BT's Network Cloud, giving BT a path toward application-aware slicing, secure network APIs and more predictable service quality for business customers.

  4. Deutsche Telekom leads German market in 2025

    Deutsche Telekom outperformed rivals in Germany last year, driven by subscriber growth and disciplined network investment.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Datacenter Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. Huawei pushes SuperPoD systems into global data centre race

    Huawei unveils SuperPoD systems at MWC 2026, signalling rising competition in global AI data centre infrastructure upgrades.

  2. Aligned $40bn data centre deal spotlights AI and infrastructure

    The $40 billion acquisition of Aligned Data Centers by a consortium highlights the growing value of AI infrastructure.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. Dan Caruso to Deliver Final Keynote at Metro Connect 2026

    Dan Caruso will deliver his final keynote at Metro Connect 2026, discussing the future of metro fiber networks and digital infrastructure.

  2. Batelco partners GCCIA to expand regional fibre connectivity

    Batelco partners GCCIA to expand fibre connectivity across the Gulf using power grid infrastructure corridors.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Cooling leads at Datacloud Middle East

    Cooling and sustainability lead discussions at Datacloud Middle East as AI drives higher data centre power densities.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Sparkle unveils GreenMed cable to strengthen Mediterranean data routes

    Sparkle unveils the GreenMed subsea cable at Capacity Middle East 2026, boosting Europe–Middle East connectivity.