1. Qualcomm acquires Alphawave for $2.4B
Qualcomm acquires Alphawave Semi to expand its data centre capabilities amid growing AI and cloud infrastructure demand. Source
2. Trump overhauls fibre broadband programme
Trump revamps BEAD with reduced DEI focus, cuts red tape, and drops fibre-only preference in broadband funding. Source
3. Vodafone eyes move in Spain shake-up
Vodafone is rumoured to explore Spanish consolidation, signalling a new phase in the European telco market. Source
4. Ericsson signs deal with Bharti Airtel
Ericsson secures multi-year managed services contract with Bharti Airtel to support its Indian telecom operations. Source
5. Argentina court approves major telco merger
Argentinian court supports merger between Telecom Argentina and Claro, advancing consolidation in the local telecom sector. Source
6. Nscale rejects AWS sovereign cloud claims
Nscale challenges Amazon’s European sovereign cloud plans, arguing local alternatives offer better sovereignty. Source
7. LG Innotek reveals 5G satellite module
LG Innotek unveils the first 5G broadband satellite module for automotive use, supporting global communications. Source
8. Connectbase launches IPAM platform tool
Connectbase debuts an IP address management module to improve data mapping and connectivity insights. Source
