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Connectivity expansion, regulatory transition, and asset-efficiency pressure.
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Governance normalization, infrastructure financing, and growth asymmetry.
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Nokia drives Medusa cable linking Europe and Africa
Nokia powers the 8,760 km Medusa cable, linking Europe and North Africa to deliver high‑speed fibre for 5G, cloud, and AI growth.
Starlink suffers global outage due to software failure
A 12-hour global Starlink outage caused by software failure highlights risks of depending on mega-constellation internet services.
Salam Inks MoU with Syria to Boost Digital Infrastructure
Salam and Syria sign MoU to establish IP PoPs in Damascus and Aleppo, backed by over SAR 4 billion in Saudi tech investments.
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Nokia drives Medusa cable linking Europe and Africa
Nokia powers the 8,760 km Medusa cable, linking Europe and North Africa to deliver high‑speed fibre for 5G, cloud, and AI growth.
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Starlink suffers global outage due to software failure
A 12-hour global Starlink outage caused by software failure highlights risks of depending on mega-constellation internet services.
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Salam Inks MoU with Syria to Boost Digital Infrastructure
Salam and Syria sign MoU to establish IP PoPs in Damascus and Aleppo, backed by over SAR 4 billion in Saudi tech investments.
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KKR in US$5B talks to buy STT GDC
KKR is in advanced talks to acquire ST Telemedia Global Data Centres for over US$5 billion, signalling a major digital infrastructure push.
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Sudan restricts WhatsApp voice and video calls nationwide
Sudan has blocked WhatsApp voice and video calls from 25 July 2025, sparking criticism over digital rights and communication access amid war.
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Silicon Sky: Specialist IaaS & infrastructure provider
Silicon Sky is a specialist infrastructure-as-a-service provider delivering secure, scalable IaaS solutions.
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China reins in data centre boom with national cloud platform
China is launching a national cloud to link 7,000 data centres, curbing oversupply and boosting AI infrastructure efficiency.
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Nokia lowers profit outlook as currency and tariffs hit earnings
Nokia Q2 2025 operating profit drops on currency and tariff pressures; Mobile Networks contracts while Network Infrastructure gains.
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EU investigates KKR over telecom deal
EU regulators are investigating U.S. investment firm KKR during its purchase of Telecom Italia’s fixed-line network.
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Intel’s foundry business faces uncertainty amid profitability struggle
Intel’s $7 billion foundry losses highlight challenges in competing with TSMC, with implications for global chip supply chains.
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Orange Belgium and Proximus push ahead with joint fibre plans
Orange and Proximus launch joint fibre venture to cover 800,000 premises amid concerns over market control.
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O2 and Ontix bring small cell upgrades to Bristol’s Clifton area
O2 and Ontix have expanded their UK small cell rollout to Clifton, Bristol, boosting local 4G and 5G mobile coverage.
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Ericsson deploys intelligent carrier aggregation on Telstra
Ericsson deploys automated carrier aggregation on Telstra’s 5G network, boosting speed, capacity and driving automation in Australia.
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APAN60 hosts first day kick‑off with keynote and labs
APAN60 opens in Hong Kong with keynotes, AI labs and IPv6 tutorials, setting the tone for a week of research and tech collaboration.
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Charter hit by sharp broadband losses as competition heats up
Charter loses 117,000 broadband customers in Q2 2025 amid fibre and 5G competition, boosting mobile and pursuing a $34.5 billion Cox merger.
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Ericsson backs UK shift to full 5G standalone
UK reaches 92% 5G coverage as Ericsson pushes standalone rollout to boost network slicing, low latency and enterprise services.
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EU‑Japan AI accord fosters global standard setting
The EU and Japan agree AI governance cooperation, promoting global standards and regulatory alignment.
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Sparkle and Algérie Telecom launch new subsea route
Sparkle and Algérie Telecom launch new subsea cable linking Annaba and Palermo, boosting Mediterranean connectivity.
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Telco Transformation LATAM to spotlight telecom innovation in Rio
Telco Transformation LATAM will gather top telecom leaders in Rio to explore AI, 5G, automation, and network security across Latin America.
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UK 5G network underperforms despite rollout efforts
UK ranks lowest in G7 for 5G reliability and speed due to investment gaps, planning delays and legacy decisions.