VMO2 targets coverage expansion with smart poles
VMO2 trialled the use of smart poles built on top of its existing fibre network to boost mobile connectivity coverage in the UK, a move the company pitched as the country’s first.
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World Bank warns of growing digital divide
INTERVIEW: Christine Zhenwei Qiang (pictured), director of digital development at World Bank, warned of a widening digital divide with 2.6 billion people unconnected, arguing targeted investments in lower income markets and the removal of policy barriers could help to address the issue.
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The Friday File: US puts TikTok on a clock and EU set for AI law
Mobile World Live brings you our top three picks of the week as US politicians passed a bill that could see TikTok banned in the country, the European Parliament moved closer to adopting landmark AI laws and Singtel denied it was in advanced talks to sell Optus.
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Europe on the brink of adopting landmark AI laws
The European Parliament approved provisional AI legislation intended to prevent exploitation of the technology and protect fundamental rights, as the continent edges closer to adopting rules on the technology as law.
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Paraguay President targets tech leadership
INTERVIEW: Santiago Pena, President of the Republic of Paraguay (pictured), opened up on efforts to advance the country’s digital sector, highlighting a major push around technology development since taking office in August 2023.
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KKR commits $400M to Philippines tower business
KKR set aside $400 million to develop and acquire roughly 2,000 telecoms towers in the Philippines, as part of a number deals struck by the US Department of Commerce under a bilateral trade pact.
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Italy to launch €1B AI investment fund
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (pictured) outlined plans to create an investment fund worth €1 billion dedicated to funding AI projects in the country, a move financed by the venture capital arm of state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti.
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BT boosts live streaming tech with Broadpeak
BT Group combined with content delivery network provider Broadpeak to develop a new solution designed to boost live content streaming as part of its MAUD offering, with trials for the offering expected later this year.
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Telefonica Tech moves to tackle cyber threats
Telefonica Tech UK and Ireland unveiled a suite of enterprise cybersecurity tools designed to counter a changing threat landscape, introducing new monitoring and detection technologies as part of the offering.
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SK Telecom, Nokia push quantum with new alliance
SK Telecom and six other companies including Nokia formed an alliance tasked with promoting developments in the quantum ecosystem, through exploring joint investment opportunities and launching a consultative body.
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