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Verizon announces tender offers for five series of notes

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:25:29 EDT

At a glance - - - • Verizon today announces tender offers for five series of its notes - • The offers are subject to separate “Waterfall Caps” and “Sub Caps” - - • The Expiration Date for the offers is 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on November 4, 2026 - - - Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the commencement of five separate offers to purchase for cash up to $500 million aggregate purchase price of the outstanding series of its notes listed in th...

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Terrestar Solutions joins with Equatys, expanding shared satellite infrastructure for global direct-to-device and advanced MSS connectivity while preserving national sovereignty

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:09:59 EDT

• Space42 and Viasat, co-founders of Equatys, and Terrestar Solutions sign a memorandum of understanding to develop an open, standards-based interoperability framework between Equatys and Terrestar's CaStar constellation - - • Each infrastructure operator would retain ownership and control of its own space and ground assets and customers, with CaStar operating as a sovereign Canadian system while interworking with Equatys globally - - • The shared infrastructure framework combines nationally...

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Verizon Frontline challenges innovators to build future of public safety

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:10:57 EDT

At a glance - - - • Verizon Frontline launches the second annual App Developer Challenge with a $25,000 grand prize for innovative public safety mobile apps. - - • The contest opens on National First Responders Day (October 28, 2026) and accepts submissions through April 2, 2027. - - • Three finalists will present live at the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. in May 2027. - - - - Verizon Frontline today launched the second annual Verizon Frontline App Developer Chall...

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Huawei Wireless Unveils Innovation Breakthroughs to Pioneer New Communications Networks

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:35:02 EDT

Summary: - - - • The innovation breakthroughs for pioneering new communications networks include RetinaMIMO, new materials, and OSCAR solution among other root technologies. By tackling coverage, energy consumption, and capacity challenges, the breakthroughs drive ubiquitous experience, simplified and green networks, and superior spectral efficiency. The breakthroughs have unlocked a wealth of new capabilities, including the world's first commercial U6 GHz device VitaAAU, GigaGreen Plus s...

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SES and CANAL+ Strengthen Strategic Partnership Through 2040

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:26:41 EDT

SES and CANAL+, the global media and entertainment group, have extended their strategic partnership through 2040 with a multi-year agreement covering capacity across Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. - - Under the renewed agreement, CANAL+ will leverage SES's satellite infrastructure across several orbital positions to deliver premium video and pay TV services to a global subscriber base that now exceeds 40 million viewers across 70 countries. - - “SES has been a trusted partner for more tha...

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Telef�nica provides the platform for the remote management of Madrile�a Red de Gas's meters

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:46:12 EDT

• Telef�nica supplies a monitoring platform enabling the gas distributor to remotely retrieve and read consumption data from its fleet of meters, both industrial and residential. - - • The platform will enable Madrile�a Red de Gas to increase control over consumption, produce more accurate bills, detect leaks or anomalies at an early stage, improve energy efficiency and prevent supply issues thanks to security alerts and predictive maintenance. - - Madrile�a Red de Gas has updated its techn...

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Viasat Announces Six Finalists for Viasat: Space for Good India STEM Challenge Finals in New Delhi

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:37:26 EDT

Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, announced the six finalists competing in the grand finals of the second annual Viasat: Space for Good India Challenge 2026. Organized in strategic partnership with the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre ( IN-SPACe ), the flagship STEM competition brings together exceptional university talent from across India. From AI-powered orbital debris avoidance and satellite-enabled disaster warning networks to crop he...

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Verizon delivers another record-breaking quarter with 3Q 2026 results driven by strong postpaid phone and account additions

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:34:35 EDT

At a glance - - - • Transformation efforts continue to drive growth and profitability - • Company raises guidance for third consecutive quarter - • Expands strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) with landmark $2B+ AI infrastructure deal - - - 3Q26 key highlights - - - • Delivered 406,000 postpaid phone net additions, a more than 820.0 percent increase year-over-year, representing the strongest third-quarter performance in five years. - - • Added 137,000 postpaid net accou...

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BT Work Ready programme helps Llanelli pupils build skills for future careers

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:02:21 EDT

Young people in Llanelli have been putting their creativity and problem-solving abilities to the test as part of an interactive BT event helping pupils prepare for the changing world of work. - - A total of 48 pupils from St. John Lloyd Catholic Comprehensive School took part in BT's Work Ready programme, getting hands-on with how technology is shaping careers and exploring the skills they may need in the years ahead. - - The activities included a real-world innovation challenge, which tas...

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Telef�nica's Tit�n Connect provides uninterrupted connectivity to more than 800 companies

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:53:07 EDT

�Nine months after its launch, more than 800 customers have already signed up to the next-generation ecosystem of solutions and services launched by the company last January to strengthen the resilience of businesses and public administrations. - - �The suite of technology solutions is also making its big-screen debut with its own film, Tit�n Connect: This Is Not a Game, an interactive fiction aimed at the business community. It will premiere on 29 October at Madrid's Capitol cinema, follo...

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Why Europe's merger rules must recognise the value of scale

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:33:27 EDT

Europe's merger rules should protect competition. But competition is shaped by more than the number of companies in a market, or the prices consumers pay today. - - In capital-intensive industries such as telecommunications, competition also depends on whether those companies can invest, improve quality, deploy new technology and keep challenging each other. - - The European Commission's draft Merger Guidelines recognise this changing reality. Described as the broadest change in EU merger po...

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Telef�nica and IQM to provide the Community of Madrid with its first quantum computer to drive the development of industry use cases across the region

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:25:03 EDT

Telef�nica and IQM Quantum Computers, a global leader in superconducting quantum computing, have joined forces to deploy the first quantum computer in the Community of Madrid. The initiative will strengthen the region's scientific and technological capabilities, while driving the development of real-world cases for companies across the Community of Madrid. - - The IQM Spark quantum computer, an all-in-one solution specifically designed for research, education and early-stage development, wi...

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Telef�nica and the Portuguese telecom and IT Group NOS have agreed to promote new defense and security capabilities in Europe

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:40:38 EDT

-This partnership will enable the joint development of advanced connectivity solutions, secure communications, and digital services tailored to new scenarios. - - -This agreement, which promotes technological consolidation in Europe, was signed during the REPMUS 26 maritime exercises on emerging technologies in the naval sector held in Portugal, where both operators demonstrated their ability to integrate their 5G capabilities. - - Telef�nica has signed a bilateral collaboration agreement w...

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Driven Tech Recognized On The CRN® AI Innovators List For 2026

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:41:47 EDT

Driven Tech, Inc., an AI and Cloud Native Platform systems integrator, announced today that it has been named to the 2026 AI Innovators list by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company. - - CRN's inaugural AI Innovators list celebrates North American solution providers at the forefront of the AI revolution. The companies featured on this list have recognized the vast opportunities of AI and have integrated AI technologies into cutting-edge solutions for their customers. - - AI has quickly evolv...

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Equipping NYC neighborhoods for flash floods and extreme heat

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:33:06 EDT

At a glance - - - • Proactive disaster preparedness: United Way's United We Prepare initiative, supported by Verizon Community Disaster Resilience, helps U.S. communities, including New York City, shift from reacting to extreme weather events to actively building long-term readiness before crises hit. - • Emergency kits tailored to specific weather events : The initiative equips residents with gear and necessities tailored to local risks, providing flash flood supplies like waterproof...

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15 years of space innovation changing lives across the UK

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:30:16 EDT

These are just two examples of innovations developed at the European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre UK (ESA BIC UK), which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. - - Since 2011, the government-backed business incubator has helped almost 180 early-stage companies turn space science into real-world solutions across the UK. - - Together, these businesses have generated an estimated £486 million in economic value for the UK. 15 years of impact For 15 years, ESA BIC UK has supporte...

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SES Space & Defense Launch Demo Payload Supporting NASA Communications Services Plan

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:23:45 EDT

SES Space & Defense (SES SD), a wholly owned subsidiary of SES, has successfully launched a demonstration payload aboard Planet Labs PBC's (Planet) Pelican-12™ satellite, in support of NASA's Communications Services Project (CSP). - - The launch took place aboard the Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission with SpaceX from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. - - NASA announced it will gradually sunset its Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) fleet and acquire commercial space relay ser...

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Viasat delivers major capacity boost across the United States for JetXP business aviation customers

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:17:54 EDT

Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, announced that its JetXP in-flight connectivity solution now delivers five times more capacity in the United States for business aviation customers using Honeywell Aerospace's JetWave terminals, unlocking an even greater experience across the world's largest private jet market. - - The capacity boost, which was initially rolled out over the Eastern United States, has now expanded nationwide as part of Viasat's efforts to continuousl...

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stc group Demonstrates Global Connectivity Leadership with 3 Award Wins at Capacity Europe 2026

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:19:59 EDT

- - • stc group showcased their Wholesale solutions at Capacity Europe 2026, as a Digital Experience leader. - • The group was recognized as the Best Middle Eastern Connectivity Provider and the Best Sales Team of the year at the Global Connectivity Awards 2026. - - - stc group, a leading digital enabler, concluded its participation at Capacity Europe 2026, where it showcased its expanding global wholesale capabilities under the theme “Delivering world-class digital experiences that ta...

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DOCOMO and Abside Networks Sign Memorandum of Understanding on HAPS

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:16:58 EDT

NTT DOCOMO, INC. and Abside Networks, Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on October 13, 2026, toward the development of future communications infrastructure utilizing high-altitude platform stations (HAPS * 1 ) and realizing of next-generation networks leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). Going forward, the two companies will conduct joint studies toward future collaboration in areas including wide-area, high-capacity and massive-connectivity communications using HAPS, ne...

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Four European operators sign Letter of Intent to explore a joint bid for Mobile Satellite Services spectrum and advance Direct-to-Device services

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:13:09 EDT

The initiative supports the European Commission's ambition to strengthen Europe's sovereignty, security and resilience in critical connectivity infrastructure. It will ensure responsible European governance of key space infrastructure. In addition, it will provide all Mobile Network Operators with open and non-discriminatory access to offer Direct-to-Device (D2D) services to their customers. These services would be offered through a model designed to foster competition, reduce market fragm...

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Xoople and GMV announce broad partnership for the Flight Operations Software (FOS) for Xoople Constellation and Earth Intelligence applications

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:41:38 EDT

Xoople, the company building Earth's System of Record™, and GMV, a global leader in Satellite Control Systems (SCS) and Flight Operations Software (FOS), announced a strategic partnership spanning both the FOS for Xoople's satellite constellation and the downstream development of Earth Intelligence applications. - - Xoople is building a continuously updated representation of physical change across the planet by combining Earth data, scalable cloud infrastructure and advanced AI delivered th...

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Vodafone launches Express Capacity to quickly meet demand for data centre connectivity

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:29:02 EDT

Vodafone Business has launched Express Capacity, a quick delivery service providing organisations expanding their cloud and AI capabilities, including new data centres, with scalable, ultra-fast transport links in days rather than weeks or months. - - Express Capacity speeds up the provision of either 100G or 400G transport links across selected strategic European routes to large enterprises, Neocloud providers, hyperscalers and telecommunications providers. Vodafone aims to deliver these o...

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FluentStream Partner Program Earns 2026 INTERNET TELEPHONY Channel Program Excellence Award

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:46:28 EDT

FluentStream announced today TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named the FluentStream Partner Program a winner of the 2026 INTERNET TELEPHONY Channel Program Excellence Award, presented by INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. The award honors companies whose channel programs give partners the technology, resources, support and business opportunities they need to succeed. This marks FluentStream's second consecutive win of the award. - - FluentStream launched its channel partner progr...

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BT International expands Global Fabric with a choice of integrated security service edge solutions

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:49:48 EDT

- - • BT's AI-ready networking platform now offers optimised connectivity to security service edge (SSE) solutions from Cisco, Fortinet, Netskope and Zscaler. - - • The new capability can help customers rapidly scale use of AI agents, cloud applications and autonomous digital workflows. - - - - BT International today announced the expansion of its Global Fabric network-as-a-service (NaaS) platform with a choice of security service edge (SSE) solutions to support multinational customers'...

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Telef�nica launches its own platform for the smart management of water meters

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:31:09 EDT

• The company is expanding its capabilities in the water sector with this platform, which enables customers to manage communications and devices in a unified manner, whilst adding intelligence to the data. - - • The platform includes features for analysing meter readings, monitoring the status of these devices and managing alerts in the event of incidents or anomalous behaviour. - - Telef�nica today announces the launch of its own platform for the smart management of water meters, which wil...

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Movistar renews its official sponsorship of Unicaja Baloncesto for the twelfth consecutive year

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:04:58 EDT

Movistar will continue as Official Sponsor of Unicaja Baloncesto for another season, consolidating a partnership that has now reached its twelfth consecutive year. The agreement was renewed today at the Jos� Mar�a Mart�n Carpena Sports Arena by Antonio Jes�s L�pez Nieto, President of Unicaja Baloncesto, and Joaqu�n Segovia, Southern Territory Director at Telef�nica Espa�a. They were joined by Alberto D�az and Sof�a Arcos, captains of the men's and women's teams, respectively. - - The sponso...

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BT partners with ITV across Coronation Street and Emmerdale in landmark brand collaboration

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:32:53 EDT

- - • The dual soap product placement deal will embed BT naturally into the worlds of Coronation Street and Emmerdale over the next 12 months. - - • The first-of-its-kind creative execution combines bespoke partnership ads and in-show integration, with ads featuring elements from both soaps and airing in the break that connects Emmerdale and Coronation Street. - - • Four bespoke ads featuring BT employees demonstrate how the company helps keep Britain connected, bringing to life its award-...

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Comsol and ZTE Deepen Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate South Africa's Digital Future

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:45:26 EDT

- - • Comsol and ZTE deepen strategic collaboration to accelerate the deployment of next-generation digital infrastructure and unlock South Africa's digital future - • Comsol and ZTE pair technological innovation with deep local market insight to accelerate 5G, network AI, and AI-native connectivity in South Africa - - - ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, and Comsol, a leading FWA infrastruc...

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Air India Elevates International Travel Experience with Tata Communications-Powered EasyRoam Travel SIM

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:41:26 EDT

Air India, India's leading global airline and Tata Communications, a leading global communications technology player, announced the launch of EasyRoam – an Air India-branded travel SIM, offering international roaming service, developed in partnership with Tata Communications. - - EasyRoam is an ancillary product available for purchase as a physical SIM as well as eSIM on a dedicated Air India-branded webpage. It allows Air India guests access to voice and data services on roaming while tr...

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Huawei in collaboration with China Unicom and Peking University Win 2026 Leading Lights Award, Advancing 5G Free-Mobility Private Network to a New Era in Higher Education

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:59:51 EDT

Summary: - - - • Huawei in collaboration with China Unicom and Peking University has won the Outstanding Use Case: Network Security & Resilience award at Light Reading's 22nd Leading Lights Awards for their project, Peking University CARSI 5G Free-Mobility Private Network. - • The solution is a 5G Free-Mobility Private Network deeply integrated with CARSI federated identity authentication and the existing CERNET education backbone — the first integration of these three layers into a uni...

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Vodafone and its partners demonstrate how users can improve fibre broadband for key applications

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:54:50 EDT

Vodafone and its technology partners are showcasing new lag-busting broadband technology that in future will allow customers to get a differentiated experience when using interactive time-sensitive applications like gaming and videoconferencing. - - Greater user control - - Visitors to the Broadband Forum booth at Network X in Vienna from 13 to 15 October can see how combining L4S (Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput) with App-Aware QoE (Application-Aware Quality of Experience) coul...

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Driven Tech Honored as a CRN Triple Crown Award Winner for 2026

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:22:10 EDT

Driven Tech, Inc., an AI and Cloud Native Platform systems integrator, today announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Driven a 2026 Triple Crown Award winner. This elite recognition is awarded to solution providers that have been honored on the following three prestigious CRN lists in one year. - - These lists include the Solution Provider 500, which ranks the largest IT solution providers operating in North America based on revenue; the Fast Growth 150, which spotligh...

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Wayra brings together 250 investors, start-ups and corporations to position innovation as a strategic advantage for Europe

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 09:09:25 EDT

Wayra, Telef�nica's corporate venture capital arm, held a new edition of its Investors Day this Thursday at Espacio Fundaci�n Telef�nica. This flagship annual event brings together start-ups, investors, corporations and leaders from the technology ecosystem to forge strategic connections, share knowledge and explore the key trends that are transforming innovation and business. - - Coinciding with Wayra's 15th anniversary, the event brought together nearly 250 guests and was held under the t...

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Driven Tech Joins Open Secure AI Alliance and Contributes AI Security RFC

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 06:58:02 EDT

Driven Tech, a leading provider of cybersecurity, AI, and cloud transformation services, today announced its acceptance into the Open Secure AI Alliance (OSAA), a Linux Foundation initiative focused on advancing open, collaborative security for the AI era. - - As part of its participation, Driven has also submitted a Request for Comments (RFC) to the Alliance, contributing practical guidance and operational experience from its work helping enterprises govern, secure, and deploy AI-enabl...

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Verizon readies network for Tropical Storm Isaias

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 11:32:59 EDT

At a glance - - - • Network response: Verizon teams are actively staging mobile assets while monitoring conditions 24/7. Ahead of the storm, crews are topping off generators with fuel. - - • On-the-ground support: Members from our Dedicated Impact Response Team (DIRT) are on the ground in Florida and Alabama. The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team is also on standby in the area to provide mission-critical communications support to public safety agencies. - - • Customer resources:...

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Telef�nica is embedding climate action across its business to accelerate its path to net-zero emissions by 2040

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 10:53:31 EDT

-The company has updated its Climate Action Plan, which is aligned with the 2026–2030 Sustainability Plan and includes decarbonisation targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). - - -Telef�nica is integrating climate action into the company's key decisions through measures covering operations, the value chain, the business model, financing and governance. - - - Having reduced its operational emissions by 92.8% compared with 2015, Telef�nica is strengthening its focus...

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Emilio Gayo: “AI offers a huge opportunity to do things better for the customer”

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 13:16:05 EDT

Telef�nica's COO, Emilio Gayo, called on European institutions to speed up the adaptation of the regulatory framework to new technological and economic challenges. In his view, Europe needs to take a long-term view when designing policies that encourage investment and facilitate the creation of businesses with sufficient scale to compete globally. - - During a discussion with Jos� Luis Blanco, Chief Executive of the Instituto de la Empresa Familiar (Family Business Institute), as part of th...

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Making Connections: The Evolution of Mobile Connectivity

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 12:12:37 EDT

Sending a message, making a call or streaming a video are things we've learnt to take for granted, but behind every connection is a complex network working around the clock to keep people and businesses connected. - - In the below Making Connections documentary, we hear from the Vodafone engineers and industry experts behind the networks that power everyday life. They reveal how decades of innovation, global collaboration and emerging technologies are helping networks become faster, more re...

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BT Group has acquired TalkTalk and PlatformX ensuring continuity of service for millions of customers

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 03:42:49 EDT

- - • BT has this morning acquired TalkTalk Telecommunications Limited and PlatformX Communications Limited out of administration to protect continuity of service for its 2.5 million customers, avoiding the risk of material harm to vulnerable customers and key emergency services - • The estimate of the total cash impact in FY27 is c£400m, comprising both consideration and other cash impacts - • A regulatory review of the transaction is expected to take place over the coming weeks - • Excludin...

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SoftBank Corp. Achieves Japan's First Mobile Connectivity Using a Disaster Relief Unit Mounted on a Large Remotely Piloted Aircraft

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 03:33:58 EDT

- - • SoftBank Corp. completed process that encompassed Japan-manufactured pod housing communication equipment to aircraft integration and airworthiness approval - • Confirmed establishment of communication coverage area on ground from altitude of 3,000 meters - • Aiming for real-world deployment as a solution for emergency mobile communications during disasters - - - SoftBank Corp. (President & CEO: Junichi Miyakawa, “SoftBank”) announced it conducted a verification trial to provide mobile...

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Orange Business to provide European Union's backbone network for trusted data exchange

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 03:22:35 EDT

- - • Connects European institutions, bodies and agencies, as well as national public administrations, through a resilient cross-border digital infrastructure - • Secure backbone for pan-European trusted data flows - - - Orange Business has been selected as the trusted network partner for TESTA-EIRIS (Enhanced Infrastructure for Reliable Interconnectivity and Security) to provide a highly secure, isolated private communications backbone for public administrations across European Union (EU)...

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Huawei and Qualcomm Announce Broad Patent License Agreement

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 03:15:28 EDT

Huawei and Qualcomm announced a multi-year, broad patent license agreement that includes cross licenses to the companies' patent portfolios across a range of technology fields, including 5G, compute, AI, and networking, together with Qualcomm's purchase of certain Huawei U.S. patents in the areas of compute, AI, networking, and other technologies. This transaction will close following receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals. The agreement reflects the companies' shared commitment to...

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AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon launch joint venture that helps end dead zones; name Paul Roth Interim CEO

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 12:16:00 EDT

At a glance - - - • Industry veteran establishes leadership framework for joint venture (JV). - - • JV will help close coverage gaps by making satellite-enabled connectivity easier to deliver where traditional service is limited. - - • The JV is designed to complement terrestrial mobile networks, giving customers even more reliable connectivity and choice. - - • JV will support industry competition and innovation while allowing existing carrier-satellite agreements to remain in place. - - ...

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Traficom selects Tieto as its data and analytics services partner

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:58:03 EDT

The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom has selected Tieto Tech Consulting as its partner for Microsoft Business Intelligence (MSBI) services, related to the development and maintenance of its data and analytics environments. Through the partnership, Traficom will continue developing its business-critical reporting and analytics solutions while advancing its transition to modern cloud-based data and analytics platforms. - - Traficom plays a key role in ensuring the functi...

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Emilio Gayo highlights the strength of Spanish networks as the foundation for tackling the technological revolution and strengthening European sovereignty

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:52:10 EDT

Emilio Gayo, Telef�nica's COO, today highlighted the strength of Spanish networks at the La Toja Forum and argued for the need to move towards a more flexible regulatory framework, adapted to the new digital reality, in order to attract investment and strengthen sovereignty in a context marked by profound technological transformations. - - During his speech at the round-table discussion 'The Spanish economy and its future challenges' held at the La Toja Forum – which also featured Ana Torre...

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SES and Sky Sign Multi-Year Satellite Capacity Agreement

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:31:51 EDT

SES and Sky have extended their long-standing partnership in a new multi-year agreement for direct-to-home (DTH) satellite services across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, running into the next decade. - - Under the agreement, Sky will continue to leverage SES's satellite capacity at the 28.2 degrees East orbital position to deliver television services to millions of households across the region. The renewal extends a partnership that dates to 1988 and reinforces satellite's ongo...

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