Category Archives: Telecom

Telecom Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

KPN Launches Global #BetterInternet Initiative to Foster a Safer and Greener Digital World

(IN BRIEF) KPN has issued a global call for collaboration to build a safer, more inclusive, and environmentally friendly internet, unveiling a declaration of intent under the #BetterInternet initiative at MWC Barcelona. The initiative, which invites telecom providers, NGOs, non-profits, … Read the full press release

Vodafone, TELMA and Intel Unveil Breakthrough Algorithm to Double 5G Uplink Speeds

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone, in collaboration with TELMA and Intel, has developed an innovative equaliser algorithm that significantly boosts 5G uplink speeds and capacity. Addressing the growing need for enhanced upload performance in the era of AI and cloud storage, the … Read the full press release

Proximus Global and Nokia Unveil Joint Plan for Developer-Friendly Network APIs at #MWC25

(IN BRIEF) Proximus Global, a digital communications leader, has entered a strategic collaboration with Nokia to integrate each other’s network APIs on their respective marketplaces. This move, showcased at #MWC25, aims to give developers better access to telecom capabilities—particularly 5G … Read the full press release

EY Unveils AI-Powered Telecom.ai Solution at MWC Barcelona 2025 to Transform Telecom Operations

(IN BRIEF) EY introduced the Telecom.ai agentic solution at MWC Barcelona 2025, an AI-driven suite for telecommunications providers that enhances operations in finance, network management, customer service, and content lifecycle. A key feature is the Contract Intelligence (CI) agent, which … Read the full press release

stc Achieves 100% Compliance with GSMA Signaling Security Standards in Partnership with Enea

(IN BRIEF) stc, Saudi Arabia’s largest mobile network operator, has achieved 100% compliance with GSMA’s signaling security guidelines, becoming one of the few telecom operators globally to do so. This milestone was made possible by the implementation of robust security … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Qualcomm Achieve Key Milestone in 5G Railway Communications with Successful Interoperability Test

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies have successfully completed an interoperability test for 5G railway communications using the n101 frequency band in Europe. This marks a major step in the development of the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), designed … Read the full press release

Ericsson, Intel, and Dell Achieve Key Milestone in Cloud RAN Development with First Successful Call Using Xeon 6 SoC

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has achieved a key milestone by successfully conducting its first Cloud RAN call using Intel’s Xeon 6 SoC and Dell PowerEdge servers. This marks a significant step in advancing Cloud RAN technology, with the integration of AI … Read the full press release

Ericsson and giffgaff Complete Migration of Mediation to AWS, Enhancing Network Performance and Service Delivery

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and giffgaff, a subsidiary of Telefónica UK, have successfully migrated Ericsson Mediation to AWS, enhancing giffgaff’s ability to collect and process network data for better performance, billing accuracy, and service delivery. This migration supports giffgaff’s strategy of … Read the full press release

Ericsson and SoftBank Extend AI-RAN Integration Collaboration to Revolutionize Telecommunications and Mobile Networks

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and SoftBank have made significant progress in their joint AI-RAN integration research, showcasing advancements such as a prototype of Ericsson’s Cloud RAN software running on NVIDIA’s GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip. The companies have developed an architecture that … Read the full press release

Capgemini’s New Report Reveals Shift in Telecom Customer Expectations Toward Tailored Solutions and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini’s latest B2B Pulse report highlights a shift in business customer expectations from telecom providers. Businesses now seek telecom companies to provide tailored, industry-specific solutions, moving beyond basic connectivity services. Customers expect telecoms to integrate hybrid networks, edge … Read the full press release

EIB Invests €350 Million with INWIT to Boost Digital Connectivity and Mobile Coverage Across Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €350 million to INWIT to support the expansion of digital telecommunications infrastructure across Italy, improving mobile coverage, especially in rural areas. The investment will fund the development of both macro-grid infrastructure … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV Announces Availability of 2024 Preliminary Financial Report

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a leading European telecommunications provider, has released its preliminary financial report for 2024, highlighting significant growth. The company reported consolidated revenues of 1.93 billion euros, a 13.9% increase from 2023, and adjusted EBITDA of 580 … Read the full press release

Swisscom Launches Enhanced Security Packages and New Kids Subscriptions to Boost Digital Protection and Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom expands its digital offerings with new security packages and mobile subscriptions for children, providing enhanced protection for family devices, including a VPN, identity monitoring, and improved parental controls, all while maintaining affordable pricing. (PRESS RELEASE) BERN, 26-Feb-2025 … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the recent evolution and performance of the Company’s subsidiary in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Digi Spain, a subsidiary of Digi Communications N.V., has surpassed 2 million fixed broadband customers as of February 2025, achieving over 20% penetration in networks deployed between 2019 and 2020. The company is expanding its optical fiber network … Read the full press release

MEO Recognized as Portugal’s Best in Mobile Internet for the Second Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) MEO has earned the ‘Best in Test – Mobile Internet’ recognition for the second year in a row, according to DECO PROTESTE’s QualRede app, solidifying its leadership in Portugal’s telecommunications industry. MEO outperformed its competitors in mobile internet … Read the full press release

Telia Sells TV & Media Business to Schibsted for SEK 6.55 Billion to Focus on Core Connectivity Operations

(IN BRIEF) Telia Company has announced the sale of its TV & Media business, which includes TV4 in Sweden and MTV in Finland, to Schibsted Media for SEK 6.55 billion. This decision aligns with Telia’s strategy to focus on its … Read the full press release

Telefónica to Showcase Groundbreaking Innovations and Human-Centered Technology at MWC 2025

(IN BRIEF) At MWC 2025, Telefónica will present its most groundbreaking technological solutions, including use cases in quantum computing, AI, IoT, and 5G connectivity. The company will highlight its human-centered vision through innovative demos, virtual experiences, and a series of … Read the full press release

Telefónica Enhances Prosegur’s Workplace Experience with AI Integration for 24,000 Employees

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica and Prosegur have partnered to incorporate GenIA, a generative AI assistant, into Prosegur’s Smart Workplace All in One solution. This integration will provide 24,000 employees across the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America with a powerful tool to … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Debuts Flying Base Station at Jizerská 50 to Provide Mobile Coverage in Remote Areas

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has made history by deploying a drone as a mobile base station at the Jizerská 50 cross-country ski race in the Czech Jizera Mountains. This marks the first-ever use of a UAV with an integrated mobile … Read the full press release

BT Expands Global Fabric Network Across Equinix Data Centres to Drive Digital Connectivity for Businesses

(IN BRIEF) BT and Equinix have announced a significant expansion of their partnership, aimed at transforming digital interconnectivity for multinational businesses. BT’s AI-ready Global Fabric platform, a network-as-a-service (NaaS) solution, is now available in more than 30 Equinix data centres … Read the full press release