Apple wins EU rule exemption for iMessage
The European Commission concluded Apple’s iMessage service should not fall under new Digital Markets Act regulations, rules which would have forced the company into a range of concessions around interoperability.
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Wind Tre asset deal falls apart
A deal announced in 2023 by CK Hutchison’s mobile business to spin-off various assets from its Italian operator Wind Tre and sell a 60 per cent stake in the new entity to EQT Infrastructure has been abandoned.
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Digital bank Revolut pitches roaming eSIM to UK users
Mobile banking player Revolut launched an eSIM service for its UK customers offering data roaming in more than 100 countries, claiming the move would save users from alleged extortionate charges
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Nokia, Microsoft, A1 combine for edge network slicing
A1 Telekom Austria identified an opportunity to securely deliver enterprise cloud applications to mobile devices using 5G edge network slicing, following a trial with Nokia and Microsoft claimed to be an industry first.
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Vodafone, Samsung continue open RAN drive with latest test
Samsung Electronics and Vodafone Group lauded the results of their latest open RAN equipment test, which demonstrated a data call using architecture including AMD processors at the vendor's R&D facility in South Korea.
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Google pledges €25M as part of Europe AI skills push
Google unveiled plans to spend €25 million on AI skills and training in Europe, primarily targeted at underserved and vulnerable communities, as part of a wider initiative on the continent to widen access to emerging technology.
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BT set to complete Huawei removal by end-March
BT Group chief security and networks officer Howard Watson revealed the operator expected to complete the removal of Huawei gear from its core network by the end of next month, during a strategy update where it also flagged a planned 2024 standalone 5G launch.
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Ericsson pushes open RAN support with latest pact
Ericsson joined and took a board spot with the OpenAirInterface Software Alliance (OSA), moves the vendor claimed furthered its commitment to the open RAN ecosystem as it targets aiding developments towards 6G.
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Telenor installs Antarctic base station
Telenor claimed to have deployed the world's southernmost commercial base station covering a research station in Antarctica, citing benefits for researchers in use of IoT for gathering data and safety of staff in the harsh climate.
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Juniper Research tips 290M 6G connections within two years
Analyst house Juniper Research became one of the first to predict initial 6G numbers, forecasting the technology to hit 290 million connections globally within two years of expected launches in 2029, assuming potential technical issues are addressed.
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