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thehindubusinessline.combusiness1 day ago
Jio Platforms Plans to Repay Telecom Unit Debt With IPO Proceeds
The draft filing shows the company will direct part of the share sale proceeds toward nearly $3 billion in external commercial borrowings held by its telecom unit.
thelogicalindian.combusiness1 day ago
U.S. Consumers Report Weeks-Long Delays Resolving Pharmacy, Telecom and Appliance Issues
Guardian readers described repeated failures by automated systems and fragmented support lines that left prescriptions unfilled, fraudulent charges unresolved and appliances unrepaired.
Newsweektechnology2 days ago
White House directs Anthropic to halt exports of Fable and Mythos AI models after reported safeguard bypass
The Commerce Department directed Anthropic to restrict access to Fable and Mythos after a South Korean telecom received Mythos and Amazon flagged a bypass of Fable 5 safeguards. The models have been unavailable to all users for one week.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness3 days ago
Norwood Systems, Cauldron Energy and 1414 Degrees Shares Rise on ASX
Norwood Systems gained 200 percent after securing a pilot contract with a UK telecommunications provider. Cauldron Energy and 1414 Degrees also recorded large weekly gains amid ETF rebalancing and data-centre demand.
winnipegfreepress.comworld5 days ago
CRTC Gives Bell and Telus Until June 17 to Confirm Whether New Fees Comply With Rules
Canada's telecom regulator sent second warning letters to Bell and Telus after both introduced fees the CRTC says appear to violate rules that took effect Friday.
TechCrunchai10 days ago
Anthropic and TCS Form Partnership to Deploy AI Models at Large Companies
TCS will form a dedicated unit to roll out Anthropic’s Claude models and will give the AI tools to more than 50,000 employees. The companies will target financial services, healthcare, telecom and aviation clients.
pandaily.comtechnology13 days ago
SK Telecom Launches AI Cloud Project in South Korea
The first AI factory is scheduled to come online in 2027. SK Telecom will become an NVIDIA Cloud Partner as part of the project.
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Semaforworld16 days ago
Eastcastle and Helios Towers Commit Over $200M to DR Congo Telecom Buildout, Concentrated in Southern Mining Belt
Two tower operators are expanding capacity in DR Congo as data demand rises and mining operations seek connectivity. The spending targets one of Africa’s largest under-served mobile markets.
techcentral.co.zatechnology18 days ago
Telstra Reports Over 200,000 Daily Starlink Connections as It Highlights Gaps in Its Own Rural Mobile Coverage
Australia's largest telecom said more than 2.7 million customers have used the service since its launch one year ago. Next-generation satellites are scheduled to begin launching in 2027.
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naturalnews.compolitics18 days ago
Iran's Foreign Ministry Attributes Two Strikes to Bahrain and Kuwait
Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that Bahrain and Kuwait carried out attacks on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and a telecommunications tower on Qeshm Island. The ministry linked the tanker to the Iranian government.
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The Guardiantechnology25 days ago
Australia Considers Automatic Reimbursement for Scams Under $3,000
Officials are reviewing rules that would require banks, telecommunications companies and digital platforms to automatically repay victims of smaller scams. A separate ombudsman report found complaints about financial hardship rose substantially in the past year.
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Enterprise eSIM Market Reaches Nearly $12 Billion in 2025
The global eSIM market reached nearly $12 billion in 2025. Industry data shows continued expansion driven by device manufacturers, telecom operators, and enterprise deployments in logistics, automotive, and industrial IoT.
naturalnews.comworld26 days agoUpdated
Iran Restores Internet Service After 88-Day Outage
Iranian telecom companies have restored full internet access following an 88-day period of near-total blackout. State news agency IRNA reported the resumption of service.
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westernjournal.compolitics4 days ago
CRTC Raises Required Contributions from Streaming Services to 15 Percent
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced Thursday that large online streaming providers must direct 15 percent of their Canadian revenue to Canadian content. The regulator also lowered the contribution rate for traditional broadcasters and introdu…
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U.S. Charges Three Malaysian State Telecom Officials With Multimillion-Dollar Fraud
Federal prosecutors filed charges against three officials from Malaysian state-owned telecom companies. The indictment alleges a scheme that defrauded investors of millions of dollars.
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theverge.comtechnology33 days ago
T-Mobile Forms Nonprofit to Strengthen Telecom Cybersecurity Collaboration
T-Mobile established a nonprofit organization called C2 ISAC to coordinate cybersecurity efforts among telecommunications companies. The group includes seven other firms such as AT&T, Charter, Verizon, and Comcast.
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Le Mondeworld37 days ago
Altice Extends SFR Sale Talks With Bouygues, Iliad and Orange Until June 5
French telecoms group Altice said on May 15, 2026 that exclusive discussions with Bouygues Telecom, Orange and Free over the potential sale of SFR would continue until June 5. The three rivals submitted a revised offer in mid-April valuing SFR at €20.4 billion, up from a previous…
theedgemarkets.comfinance38 days ago
Fitch Upgrades Telecom Italia to BB+ After Sale of Fixed-Line Network
Fitch Ratings upgraded Telecom Italia's rating to BB+ and assigned a stable outlook, citing improved cash flow generation and stabilizing leverage. The changes follow the company's sale of its fixed local access network and other non-core assets. @FirstSquawk reported the rating…
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manilatimes.networld38 days ago
Globe Telecom and PLDT Report Q1 2026 Results, Data Center Capacity Expansion
Globe Telecom’s data center joint venture is on track to exceed 30 MW capacity this year while PLDT’s Vitro arm holds 100 MW total. Both companies posted gains in mobile data traffic, 5G adoption and digital finance businesses in the first quarter. The reports highlight continued…
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SK Telecom Signs Agreement with Defense Ministry to Develop Military AI Model
SK Telecom signed an agreement with South Korea's Ministry of Defense to create a defense-specialized AI model based on its A.X K1 foundation model. The project, selected for state GPU support, will begin with a lightweight version in the second quarter of 2026. It forms part of…
Al Jazeerapolitics41 days ago
Thailand Releases Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra After Eight Months in Prison
Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was freed on Monday after serving eight months of a one-year corruption sentence. Supporters gathered to greet the telecommunications billionaire upon his early release on parole. The development raises questions about his poten…
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koreaherald.comai47 days ago
Canadian Telecom Unions Present AI Concerns to Parliamentary Committee
Telecommunications workers in Canada are pushing for restrictions on artificial intelligence, citing its role in monitoring employees and disguising accents of offshore agents. The Canadian Telecommunications Workers Alliance raised these concerns before a parliamentary committee…
rte.iefinance49 days ago
European Markets Rise Slightly as Auto Stocks Fall and UAE Vessel Incident Reported
European stocks edged up slightly at the start of the trading week, driven by telecom gains but weighed down by automakers following U.S. tariff threats. President Trump announced increased tariffs on EU cars and a plan to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. A vessel was str…
finance51 days ago
Shenandoah Telecommunications Holds Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company held its Q1 2026 earnings call on May 1, 2026. Company participants included Lucas Binder, vice president of corporate development. The call took place at 8:30 AM EDT and focused on recent financial performance.
South China Morning Postworld52 days ago
FCC Unanimously Advances Rules to Limit Chinese Testing of US Electronics and Restrict Certain Telecom Operations
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to advance a proposal barring Chinese labs from certifying electronics for the American market. In a separate vote, the agency moved to prohibit three major Chinese telecom companies from operating data centers in the U…
winnipegfreepress.comworld55 days ago
Rogers Communications Offers Voluntary Buyouts to About 10,000 Employees
Rogers Communications Inc., Canada's largest wireless company, is making approximately 10,000 employees eligible for voluntary buyouts. The move comes amid major growth and debt challenges in the telecommunications industry. @business reported the details of the eligibility progr…
South China Morning Postworld56 days ago
China Pledges Support for Myanmar's New Government and Anti-Scam Efforts
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Myanmar's president during a Southeast Asia trip, pledging assistance for multilateral engagement and telecom scam eradication. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and supporting Myanmar's sovereignty. The meeting…
jpost.comfinance59 days ago
Authorities Foil Alleged Terrorist Plot Against Moscow Telecom Regulators
Russian officials reported successfully preventing a terrorist attack aimed at personnel from the country's telecommunications regulatory body in Moscow. No casualties occurred, and security measures averted the incident. Further details on suspects or motives remain unavailable…
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Office of Andy Biggs, US Congress / Wikimedia (Public domain)world65 days ago
Huawei Equipment Removed from Panama Canal Zone Under U.S. Policy
Huawei telecommunications and security equipment is being removed from the Panama Canal zone and replaced with alternatives from the United States or allied nations. This development is attributed to policies implemented by the Trump administration. The Panama Canal serves as a m…
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Telecom Italia Board Appoints Advisors to Review Poste Italiane Tender Offer
The board of Telecom Italia has appointed Evercore and Goldman Sachs as financial advisors to review a tender offer from Poste Italiane. Legal firms have also been appointed for the review of the tender offer and an exchange proposal. These appointments aim to assess the proposal…
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Trump Mobile Shows Activity Nine Months After Announcement
Trump Mobile, a telecommunications company, has exhibited recent signs of activity nine months after its initial announcement. The company has not responded to inquiries from The Verge regarding the status of its planned Trump-branded phone. This follows seven months without any…
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China's Military Appoints State Telecom Executive as Senior Colonel in Reserve Force
China's People's Liberation Army has appointed an executive from a state-owned telecommunications company as a senior colonel in its reserve force. The move involves integration of civilian technology expertise into military reserves. This reflects ongoing efforts to combine civi…
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Patrick Drahi Shortlists Bidders for Controlling Stake in French Fiber Optic Firm XpFibre
Patrick Drahi, a telecom executive, has shortlisted bidders for a controlling stake in XpFibre, a French fiber optic company, according to sources. XpFibre operates as a key infrastructure provider in France's broadband network. The process involves potential sale of a majority i…
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Ian Cheshire Assumes Role as Ofcom Chair Amid Online Safety Priorities
Ian Cheshire has been appointed as the new chair of Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator. His responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of the Online Safety Act, which regulates social media platforms. The role also encompasses regulation of telecoms, broadband,…
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Alibaba and China Telecom Launch AI Data Center with 10,000 Alibaba Chips in China
Alibaba Group and China Telecom have launched a data center in China equipped with 10,000 chips developed by Alibaba for artificial intelligence training and inferencing. The facility supports China's broader efforts to advance AI infrastructure. This development involves key pla…