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Removing Chinese telecoms gear in EU to exceed official cost estimates: report
Removing equipment made by Huawei Technologies and other Chinese vendors from the European Union's telecoms networks would cost operators €30 billion to €40 billion (US$34 billion to US$46 billion), roughly three times the European…
United Telecoms launches enterprise-ready AI voice agent platform for SA corporates, SMEs
United Telecoms' AI voice agent platform helps South African businesses manage calls, automate routine enquiries and improve customer communication. United Telecoms, a South African provider of PBX, VOIP, unified communications and contact centre…
Comtech Telecommunications (NASDAQ:CMTL) Coverage Initiated at Northcoast Research
Investment analysts at Northcoast Research initiated coverage on shares of Comtech Telecommunications (NASDAQ:CMTL - Get Free Report) in a research note issued to investors on Thursday. The firm set a 'buy' rating and a $2.50 price target on the…
SK Telecom Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NYSE:SKM)
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE:SKM - Get Free Report) was the target of some unusual options trading on Thursday. Investors acquired 14,009 call options on the company. This is an increase of 171% compared to the average volume of 5,160 call options.
FCC votes to bar sales of devices with parts from Chinese firms posing risks
The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday voted to bar sales of devices in the US that contain key hardware from Chinese companies deemed to be national security risks. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The US telecom watchdog maintains a…
AI Kill Switch Act would let Trump admin order shutdown of rogue AI systems
A proposed law called the AI Kill Switch Act would let US government officials order the shutdown of AI systems “that can cause catastrophic harm,” the bill's sponsors said today. If approved by Congress, the bill would let the Trump…
South Korean unions push for higher payouts after Samsung's US$400,000 bonus
Labour unions are rallying across South Korea after Samsung Electronics caved in to protests and agreed to hand out bonuses of more than US$400,000 to some of its employees. Just this week, assembly-line workers at Hyundai Motor staged a three-day…
Bell on defensive after about 90 emergency calls fail over several hours in Manitoba
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Nokia Q2 profit beat as sales from AI, cloud doubled
Nokia reported a bigger than expected rise in its quarterly comparable operating profit on Thursday, as the Finnish telecom gear maker got a boost from artificial intelligence and cloud customers, and expects the growth to continue. SCROLL TO…
Mobile internet snapped in parts of central Delhi as students' protest gathers steam
A senior industry executive said that the internet suspension was initially issued to be valid till 4 pm on Thursday and then extended from 4 PM till midnight. Internet connectivity remained patchy, and in many cases absent in various parts of…
Customers claim new mobile phone coverage maps still not accurate
Posted Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 6:29am The three major telcos were forced to publish mobile coverage maps to new standards on June 30, 2026. Mobile phone customers are reporting the maps still do not reflect their experience or the signal they detect on…
Don't wire foreign enemies into America's power grid
The U.S. is racing to build infrastructure that will power artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and the next generation of economic growth. Electricity demand is surging for the first time in decades, and utilities are scrambling to keep…
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367 Agency appoints Sumit Bhatia as co-founder
Sumit Bhatia has joined 367 Agency as co-founder, marking his move after a 19-year career spanning telecom, sports and lifestyle, healthcare, cement, and building materials. He announced the appointment in a LinkedIn post, stating: 'Every ending…
Renewable energy company strengthens board with major industry appointment
Ms Walsh brings more than 35 years of senior leadership experience across the utilities and infrastructure sectors. She previously served as chief executive of Affinity Water, the UK's largest water-only supplier, and was also chief executive of…
Ispanz calls for Starlink market study | Download Weekly
An open letter to the Telecommunications Commissioner from the Internet Service Providers Association of New Zealand (Ispanz) argues that Starlink is making other rural connectivity options uneconomic. Ispanz warns that, without intervention, local…
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