Billionaire Niel ups Millicom offer to $4.4B
Xavier Niel’s Atlas Investissement increased its offer to buy Latin America-focused operator Millicom to $4.4 billion, after its initial proposal was deemed too low by the latter's board.
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Cellnex inks extended contract with Vodafone, VMO2
Cellnex’s UK operation signed a long-term agreement to continue providing infrastructure to Vodafone Group’s local unit and Virgin Media O2, a deal which came weeks after the two operators extended their network-sharing pact.
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Apple latest to make AI safety pledge
The US government revealed Apple signed-up to a set of voluntary commitments designed to enhance AI safety, joining 15 other companies in agreeing to the guidelines.
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ESA, UK Space Agency combine sat comms expertise
The European Space Agency (ESA) and UK Space Agency outlined a joint initiative designed to explore wider applications of satellite communications in the country, including work on 5G and 6G development.
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Wiz walks away from $23B Alphabet talks
Israeli cybersecurity player Wiz reportedly abandoned talks on a proposed $23 billion acquisition by Alphabet, opting to focus on a potential IPO instead.
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AT&T commits to 100 learning hubs by end-2027
US operator AT&T outlined a plan to open an additional 50 connected learning centres (CLC) across the country by end-2027, adding to 50 already in place, as part of a $5 billion pot to narrow the digital divide.
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Trump backs TikTok as good for US competition
The US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump suggested he would not push ahead with a ban on ByteDance-owned social platform TikTok if elected, telling Bloomberg the app helps maintain competition with other technology companies in the country.
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EC probe finds X breaching new content law
The European Commission (EC) accused Elon Musk’s X of violating multiple rules under the Digital Services Act (DSA), following a seven-month long investigation into the social media platform.
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Microsoft orders China-based staff to use iPhones
Microsoft reportedly told China-based employees they will only be able to use Apple iPhones for work as part of new security measures, with all Android-powered devices to be replaced from September.
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Orange makes Africa digital energy push
Orange Group’s solar energy unit opened up its IoT platform to energy producers in Africa, a move designed to make Read more...
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