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• 76 proposals submitted across 16 EU countries for AI “gigafactories”.• Applicants pledge to install at least 3 million high-end AI chips. What happened: Large wave of interest has hit the EU’s flagship AI gigafactory plan The European Union’s ambitious plan to build its own large-scale AI infrastr…
What happened: Iran bans Starlink amid fears over foreign influence and unauthorised internet access Iran’s parliament has passed a law making the use, sale or possession of Starlink satellite internet illegal, citing fears of “foreign influence” and unauthorised access. The government argues that t…
What happened: Netherlands launches bid to host European AI supercomputing centre A Dutch consortium has submitted a proposal to the European Commission to host one of the EU’s new AI “gigafactories” under the InvestAI programme. The bid—led by the De Groot Family Office (DGFO) and energy firm ENECO…
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• 76 proposals submitted across 16 EU countries for AI “gigafactories”.• Applicants pledge to install at least 3 million high-end AI chips. What happened: La…
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What happened: Iran bans Starlink amid fears over foreign influence and unauthorised internet access Iran’s parliament has passed a law making the use, sale …
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What happened: Netherlands launches bid to host European AI supercomputing centre A Dutch consortium has submitted a proposal to the European Commission to h…
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Israel–Iran war prompts Middle East to build land fibre routes and secure data centres for digital defence.
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Iran bans officials from using internet-connected devices to stop cyberattacks and data leaks, focusing on national security.
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What happened: Middle East’s largest IX gets 400GE upgrade DE-CIX, the world-leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator, in partnership with Datamena(du’s carri…
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What happened: Deutsche Telekom and Nvidia to build Germany’s first industrial AI cloud Deutsche Telekom and Nvidia have announced plans to build Europe’s fi…
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What happened Khazna Data Centers and Nvidia have announced a collaboration to build AI-ready digital infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. The agreeme…
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Telefónica explore a possible acquisition of Vodafone Spain Telefónica, under the leadership of its recently installed CEO Marc Murtra, has reportedly engage…
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What happened: Twilio teams with Orange to scale secure RCS across France Twilio has announced a partnership with Orange to expand Rich Communication Service…
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• Telefónica and MasOrange are reportedly exploring acquisition of Vodafone Spain, possibly splitting assets to satisfy regulators.• Market dominance by the …
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Revolut joins the European Payments Initiative, bringing Wero to millions across Europe in a strategic summer rollout.
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What happened: Zayo fast-tracks Marseille-Amsterdam fibre for GNM Zayo Europe constructed a new fibre route linking Marseille and Amsterdam for Global Networ…
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Vodafone and Three UK discuss merger to create the largest UK mobile network amid rising market consolidation pressures.
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CRA opens access to over 4,860km of government telecom infrastructure in Qatar, enhancing digital services.
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Partnership enables Space Norway to provide faster, low-latency LEO internet for ships and businesses across EMEA.
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BTW Media is pleased to announce its coverage of the Europe 2025 GCCM Berlin, happening from June 15 to 18 at Hotel Palace Berlin. Organised by Carrier Commu…
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Zain Omantel, Horizon Scope, and ITPC partner to build fibre corridor connecting Middle East and Europe via Iraq.
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Trump Apple tariffs; EU digital tax
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What happened: Zain Kuwait and Rakuten Symphony launch country’s first 5G Open RAN pilot Zain Kuwait has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Raku…
