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US cable MNVOs: sticking the free-to-paid landing is mission critical
In Q4 2025, the three largest cable MVNOs—Spectrum Mobile, Xfinity Mobile, and Optimum Mobile—added 830,000 net mobile lines. Retaining and converting those to revenue has become operation critical
AI is making data privacy a priority
Research from Cisco finds organisations are dramatically expanding privacy programmes to safeguard IP and customer data as more AI initiatives roll out.
Ooredoo separates fibre and subsea assets to power regional growth
With bandwidth and diversified connectivity surging, Ooredoo is carving out its fibre and subsea assets to fast track its ambition to become the Middle East’s leading regional connectivity powerhouse – but will this bold move secure that position?
Vodafone turns its network into a Europe-wide “virtual weather station”
Vodafone’s existing IoT relationships and integration experience can make NWaaS easier to adopt.
Cisco Live EMEA 2026: Cisco’s broad take on AI for collaboration is distinctive
At Cisco Live EMEA 2026, Cisco’s holistic approach to AI regarding collaboration was on bold display. Coupled with long-standing expertise in networking, security, and manageability yields an enviable competitive position.
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MEA gears up for shift: from building up infrastructure to sovereignty and autonomy
The region is experiencing seismic shifts in technology on all fronts as it is dredged from the backwaters into the limelight of the global technology market.
Q4 2025 earnings showed strong mobile performance across traditional carriers and cable MVNOs
In January, telcos, OEMs, and retailers launched 674 promotions. Trade-ins, new line offers, and bundles led activity. Wireless momentum remains positive overall with convergence gaining prominence.
LEO systems help enterprises by rendering ‘connectivity not spots’ a relic of the past
Low-Earth orbit constellations are bridging the gap between reliable terrestrial connectivity and comprehensive geostationary coverage.
Sparkle and VDPC Barracuda deal points to a new subsea model
Telecom Italia’s Sparkle strikes an agreement with Valencia Digital Port Connect. But as ownership of Sparkle is about to change, could this influence its long-term role in global infrastructure?
AI-driven memory chip squeeze threatens mid-range phones
AI data centres are absorbing memory supply, pushing memory chip prices up. Consequently, consumer devices face higher costs, slower spec upgrades, and a shrinkingmid-range smartphone segment.