Ofcom to consult on Openreach price cut but the verdict seems set
UK regulator Ofcom has announced it will consult on Openreach’s latest pricing offer, but its statement suggests the regulator is not inclined to act against the proposal.
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Apple, Amazon and Google feel the heat in Q4
Three of Silicon Valley’s juggernauts posted some less than celebratory Q4 2022 results, revealing a gear shift from the boom times many aspects of Big Tech experienced during the pandemic.
EU confirms ‘single telecoms market’ policy
In response to questions from Telecoms.com, the European Commission (EC) confirmed its desire for the bloc to have a single telecoms market.
Ericsson, Intel and Microsoft slice up a network and feed it to a laptop
Kit vendor Ericsson has teamed up with Intel and Microsoft to demonstrating end-to-end 5G standalone network slicing on a laptop, which they reckon shows the flexibility of the tech.
UK incubator Tech Nation to close as grant is handed to Barclays
Government-backed start-up incubator Tech Nation has been forced to shut down after its funding was withdrawn.
Ofcom flexes its enlarged muscles on 3G switch-off and online safety
UK comms regulator Ofcom is leaning into its expanded remit by opining on the switch off of 3G services and social media transparency.
Now app stores are in Biden’s sights
The US government is calling for changes to the way Apple and Google host and promote apps.
BT posts Q4 revenue drop amid ‘challenging economic backdrop’
Consumer revenues were down 6% and revenues for BT Group as a whole were down 3% in the last quarter of 2022 but the incumbent says it is building out fibre ‘like fury.’
Data breach takes the sheen off T-Mobile’s strong financials
T-Mobile US posted a solid set of results this week, but it hasn’t all been plain sailing.
Self-driving bus trial to launch in Cambridge
A new self-driving bus trial will kick off in Cambridge next year – though safety drivers will remain on board.
US and India vow to collaborate on telecoms and tech
The US has moved to further isolate China by deepening its relationship with regional rival India.
More gloom at Vodafone as service revenue slides in Europe
Vodafone’s interim CEO Margherita Della Valle had the unenviable task on Wednesday of delivering a disappointing set of quarterly financials.
EE hooks up London Underground stations to 5G network
UK operator EE is now piping in 5G to Archway and Tufnell Park on the Northern line, and Notting Hill Gate on the Central line.
US ecommerce sales topped $1 trillion for the first time last year
Economic headwinds and a post-pandemic comedown haven’t stopped people from shopping online, according to ComScore.
BT cloud migration rumbles on with Kyndryl
UK incumbent BT has kicked off its latest cloud-migration programme as part of its ongoing digital transformation.
Continued slump in device shipments forecasted for 2023
Analyst Gartner predicts that worldwide shipments of PCs, tablets and mobile will drop 4.4% this year, which would mean the second consecutive year of decline. But there is perhaps some light at the end of the tunnel.
BT among firms running AI trial to create ‘intelligent sewer network’
UK telecoms group BT is teaming up with water company Severn Trent and others on a trial to plug in AI into waste water systems to make them more efficient and predict upcoming watery problems.
ECTA denounces EU’s upcoming Gigabit broadband rules
Proposals designed to accelerate the rollout of new broadband infrastructure threaten to undo 25 years of telecoms competition, says ECTA.
US reportedly cracks down further on Huawei
The US government is moving towards a total embargo of exports to Huawei, according to leaks from the administration.
EU suggests making tech giants pay into 5G and fibre fund
The European Union is reportedly looking at creating a fund to help with the cost of fibre and 5G build-out, with big technology companies providing the cash.
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