How to (Finally) Monetise 5G
5G networks are now widely deployed, with penetration approaching 80 % in leading markets, but operators still wrestle with recouping the massive capex. Traditional mobile plans are proving price‑elastic, prompting carriers to bundle value‑added services, launch 5G Fixed Wireless Access for home broadband, and experiment with network slicing. AI‑driven autonomous networks are being deployed to slash maintenance costs, while heightened cyber‑risk and regulations such as the EU’s NIS2 directive force a new focus on resilience. Operators that adopt 5G Standalone and 5G‑Advanced architectures are beginning to see clearer paths to profitability.
Cinia Taps Nokia for DDoS Protection of Critical Infrastructure
Cinia announced a new managed security service that leverages Nokia’s Deepfield Defender to provide 24/7 DDoS protection for its critical infrastructure networks. The AI‑based solution embeds detection and mitigation directly into the transport layer, giving Finnish customers real‑time threat awareness....
Uswitch Says Broadband Switching Jumped 24% in March
Uswitch reports broadband switching rose 24% in March, with three million households moving before price hikes. The surge follows a £6.9 bn ($8.8 bn) increase in household bills, including an average £39.60 ($50) rise in broadband costs. Regional providers offering “no‑rise” deals...
UK Set to Launch £500m ‘Sovereign AI’ Fund
The UK government is unveiling a £500 million (≈$635 million) Sovereign AI fund, designed to act as an internal venture capital vehicle, provide access to AI supercomputers, and facilitate procurement and regulatory guidance for domestic AI firms. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall framed...
Vodafone Rolls Out New Scam Fighting AI Tool
Vodafone has integrated an AI‑driven Scam Call Protection feature into its Secure Net Mobile service, automatically analyzing inbound calls and flagging suspicious numbers with on‑screen alerts. The tool operates in the background, requiring no extra apps, and joins existing safeguards...
Memory Crunch Ends up Benefitting Apple in China
Global smartphone shipments fell 6% in Q1, but Omdia’s adjusted view shows a modest 1% rise, reflecting delayed effects of the memory‑price surge driven by AI data centers. In China, the market slipped another 1% as rising DRAM costs forced...
Nokia, Nvidia and Orange Put Heads Together on AI RAN
Nokia, Nvidia and Orange have launched a joint effort to develop an AI‑native radio access network (AI‑RAN) that leverages GPU‑based radio processors and advanced machine‑learning algorithms. The collaboration will focus on improving spectral efficiency, cutting energy consumption, and enabling new...
Amazon Buys Globalstar and Does Satellite Deal with Apple
Amazon announced it will acquire Globalstar, folding the satellite operator’s fleet, spectrum licenses, and infrastructure into its Amazon Leo business. The deal secures Globalstar’s existing 85% capacity allocation to Apple, while Amazon and Apple signed a new agreement to keep iPhone...
Report Details Europe’s Exposure to US China Trade War
A new European Union Chamber of Commerce report warns that China is tightening export controls on rare‑earth elements (REEs) amid the ongoing US‑China trade war. The United States’ aggressive export restrictions have given Beijing leverage to restrict REE shipments, a...
VodafoneThree Combines Retail Footprint
VodafoneThree announced the integration of its Vodafone and Three retail locations, creating the largest mobile‑operator store network in the UK and preserving more than 4,500 jobs. The company will invest several million pounds (roughly $7‑$10 million) to upgrade stores into multi‑brand...
Missiles Are Hitting Data Centers. Now What?
On April 1 a missile struck Batelco’s Hamala headquarters in Bahrain, destroying an AWS‑hosted data center, following March drone attacks that knocked out three AWS sites across the UAE and Bahrain and halted banking, ride‑hailing and payment apps. These events constitute...
Meta Set to Overtake Google as the World’s Number One Digital Advertiser
Emarketer forecasts Meta will generate $243.46 billion in ad revenue in 2026, narrowly surpassing Google’s $239.54 billion. The gap reflects Meta’s rapid climb from $196.17 billion in 2025, driven by AI‑enhanced tools like Advantage+ and strong performance on Facebook, Instagram and Reels. The...
Africa Data Centres to Give Connectivity in South Africa a Boost
Africa Data Centres, the continent’s largest carrier‑neutral data‑centre platform, has partnered with Oni‑Tel Fibre Networks to upgrade connectivity at its Gauteng sites. The deal will link the Midrand and Samrand campuses to Oni‑Tel’s Infinity dark‑fibre interconnection platform, delivering high‑capacity, low‑latency...
Milicom Expands Subsea Network in Central America
Millicom announced a partnership with TAFS to tap the 7,000‑km TAM‑1 subsea fibre‑optic system, which links the United States, the Caribbean, Central America and Colombia. Each fibre pair on the cable provides a minimum of 18 Tbps, delivering high‑capacity, carrier‑neutral connectivity...
Qualcomm Expands Snap and Bosch Partnerships
Qualcomm announced expanded collaborations with Snap and Bosch, aiming to broaden its footprint beyond traditional mobile chips. The company will provide Snapdragon XR solutions to Snap's newly formed Specs Inc, powering its next‑generation smart glasses. Simultaneously, Qualcomm deepened its partnership...
