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Ooredoo, ITPC land FIG subsea cable in Iraq

What happened: Ooredoo and ITPC partner to land FIG subsea cable in Iraq Ooredoo Group and the Iraqi Telecommunications and Post Company (ITPC) have signed a…

Mar 17, 2025
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Musk, Rubio, and Poland clash over Starlink use in Ukraine

What happened: Elon Musk clash with Poland over Starlink use in Ukraine A public dispute has erupted between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Elon Musk, an…

Mar 11, 2025
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Schneider Electric names new SVP in Europe

What happened: Schneider Electric appoints Pablo Ruiz Escribano as SVP Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has announced…

Mar 7, 2025
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Aduna expands Network API initiative in France

What happened: Aduna grows ecosystem in France Aduna, the network API initiative founded by Ericsson and a consortium of telco members, has expanded its ecos…

Mar 6, 2025
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Google cloud powers AI-driven RAN for DT and Vodafone Italy

What happened: Google cloud supports Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone Italy with AI-driven RAN Google Cloud has partnered with Deutsche Telekom (DT) and Vodafon…

Mar 6, 2025
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Finland launches Europe’s first 50-Qubit quantum computer

What happened: Finland launches Europe’s first 50-Qubit superconducting quantum computer Finland’s leading research institute, VTT Technical Research Centre,…

Mar 5, 2025
Telefónica Germany upgrades to Mavenir’s cloud-native IMS

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Telefónica Germany upgrades to Mavenir’s cloud-native IMS

O2 Telefónica Germany has signed a five-year deal with Mavenir to transition to a cloud-native IMS solution.

Feb 28, 2025
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Sweden probes Baltic Sea cable damage

What happened: Sweden investigates Baltic Sea cable breach amid rising security concerns Swedish authorities are investigating a breach of a Baltic Sea under…

Feb 27, 2025
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London among worst 5G performers in Europe

London and Brussels rank among Europe’s worst 5G performers, according to MedUX. The report highlights gaps in 5G availability and speed.

Feb 26, 2025
Signicat joins EU digital ID project

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Signicat joins EU digital ID project

Signicat joins the EU Digital Identity Wallet project to enhance cross-border business processes and streamline payments.

Feb 25, 2025
Europe lags behind in 5G SA deployment

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Europe lags behind in 5G SA deployment

What happened: Europe’s 5G SA challenge A recent report by Ookla, titled “A Global Evaluation of Europe’s Digital Competitiveness in 5G SA,” reveals that Eur…

Feb 25, 2025
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Poland’s $700M Microsoft deal raises digital sovereignty concerns

What happened: Poland’s $700M Microsoft deal sparks EU digital sovereignty concerns Microsoft has entered into a PLN2.8 billion ($700 million) agreement with…

Feb 21, 2025
Oxigen unveils largest data centre in Spain

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Oxigen unveils largest data centre in Spain

Oxigen opens its largest data centre in Spain, featuring Vertiv technology for AI workloads and high power capacity.

Feb 19, 2025
Italy to hold 70% stake in TIM’s Sparkle

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Italy to hold 70% stake in TIM’s Sparkle

Italy to hold 70% stake in TIM’s subsea unit Sparkle after deal with Asterion fund; TIM board approves €700m sale.

Feb 18, 2025
Nokia upgrades Orange Jordan’s broadband network

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Nokia upgrades Orange Jordan’s broadband network

Nokia upgrades Orange Jordan’s broadband network with 7750 SR BNG to enhance connectivity, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

Feb 18, 2025
EU Digital Wallet Age Verification System in development

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EU Digital Wallet Age Verification System in development

Deutsche Telekom and Scytáles develop EU Digital Identity Wallet age verification, aligned with Digital Services Act.

Feb 12, 2025
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Vodafone IoT expands in the Middle East with Mobily

What happened: Vodafone Business IoT partners with Mobily to expand IoT connectivity in the Middle East On February 10, 2025, Vodafone Business IoT announced…

Feb 12, 2025
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Telefonica and Vodafone Spain unveil Fiberpass joint venture

What happened: Fiberpass launches joint venture in Spain Telefonica and Vodafone Spain have officially unveiled Fiberpass, the new name for their fibre netwo…

Feb 12, 2025
STC Group and AWS drive Saudi digital transformation

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STC Group and AWS drive Saudi digital transformation

STC Group and AWS announce a strategic partnership to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s cloud adoption and AI-driven digital transformation.

Feb 12, 2025
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Macron announces €109 billion AI investment for France

What happened: Macron Announces €109 Billion Investment in AI to Bolster France’s Technological Leadership On February 10, 2025, during the AI Action Summit …

Feb 12, 2025