1. Chime delays IPO amid market caution
Chime delays its planned IPO as fintech market sentiment softens, raising questions about investor readiness. Source
2. Shaq settles lawsuit versus FTX
Shaquille O’Neal reaches settlement with FTX debtors over endorsement claims, ending protracted legal disputes. Source
3. Chime IPO to test investor appetite
Chime’s upcoming IPO will gauge public market enthusiasm for fintech exits amidst shifting economic conditions. Source
4. Hyperoptic strikes deal with Openreach
UK broadband provider Hyperoptic inks network sharing deal with Openreach, shifting growth strategy ahead of 2026 deployment. Source
5. Viavi signs MoU with university
Viavi and Hanyang University formalise partnership to develop next-gen telecom test and measurement solutions. Source
6. AT&T hits 30m fibre locations milestone
AT&T surpasses 30 million fibre-connected locations across the US, marking a key broadband infrastructure milestone. Source
7. Apple previews liquid glass AI OS
Apple teases ‘liquid glass’ interface in its 2026 OS update, offering seamless AI-enhanced multi-device continuity. Source
8. Telefónica eyes Vodafone Spain acquisition
Telefónica explores takeover of Vodafone Spain to consolidate its position in the Spanish telecom market. Source
9. Khazna partners with Nvidia
Khazna joins forces with Nvidia to develop AI and cloud platforms in the Middle East and North Africa. Source
10. Orange, Toshiba launch secure quantum network
Orange Business and Toshiba launch a commercial quantum-safe network service in France to enhance data protection. Source
11. Nokia cloud run by AMD EPYC chips
Nokia selects AMD EPYC processors for its cloud infrastructure to support advanced telecom network services. Source
12. Schneider taps Nvidia for AI data centre
Schneider partners with Nvidia to build AI-enabled data centre solutions for industrial automation needs. Source
13. Cato enables private SASE services
Cato Networks adds private POP offering to help service providers deliver secure SASE-based network services. Source
14. BT may bid for struggling TalkTalk
BT reviews potential takeover of rival TalkTalk to strengthen its position in the UK broadband market. Source
15. Qatar offers full visa-free entry
Qatar expands visa-free access to global travellers ahead of major international events. Source
16. Vodafone Idea rolls out 5G in Bengaluru
Vodafone Idea launches 5G and unlimited data plans in Bengaluru, starting at ₹299 per month. Source
