TDF starts large-scale 5G Broadcast pilot in first French cities
French infrastructure operator TDF has confirmed the start of its planned operational roll-out of 5G Broadcast, saying that the service is available in a first deployment area including the cities of Paris, Reims, Bourges and Le Havre. This coverage will increase later this year across Brittany, the city of Lyon, as well as south-western and eastern areas of France, enabling smartphones to receive TV content free of charge, without the need for an internet connection.
TDF starts large-scale 5G Broadcast pilot in first French cities
French infrastructure operator TDF has confirmed the start of its planned operational roll-out of 5G Broadcast, saying that the service is available in a first deployment area including the cities of Paris, Reims, Bourges and Le Havre. This coverage will increase later this year across Brittany, the city of Lyon, as well as south-western and eastern areas of France, enabling smartphones to receive TV content free of charge, without the need for an internet connection.
Starlink planning retail mobile service in US - report
SpaceX has told investors that it plans to launch a new Starlink mobile service for US consumers, the Financial Times reported. The company's president and chief operating officer Gwynne Shotwell told investors during a recent IPO roadshow that the group was considering launching a Starlink retail product and could build its own terrestrial mobile network in the US, four unnamed people familiar with the matter told the FT.
Starlink planning retail mobile service in US - report
SpaceX has told investors that it plans to launch a new Starlink mobile service for US consumers, the Financial Times reported. The company's president and chief operating officer Gwynne Shotwell told investors during a recent IPO roadshow that the group was considering launching a Starlink retail product and could build its own terrestrial mobile network in the US, four unnamed people familiar with the matter told the FT.
MTS sells 50% stake in tower infrastructure company
Russian operator MTS announced that it sold a 49.9 percent stake in its subsidiary Tower Infrastructure Company to the investment fund Investitsii 18. MTS will remain the owner of a 50.1 stake in this company. The transaction will enable MTS to strengthen its financial position by deconsolidation of over RUB 80 billion debt at Tower Infrastructure Company, as well as attracting funds totaling RUB 21.7 billion. Tower Infrastructure Company owns more than 24,700 towers across the country.
MTS sells 50% stake in tower infrastructure company
SVOD revenues overtake TV subscriptions for first time in Netherlands
SVOD services generated more revenues than basic pay-TV subscriptions for the first time in the Netherlands in the first quarter of 2026, research by Telecompaper shows. While the SVOD segment grew 10 percent year-on-year to over EUR 301 million in quarterly revenues, basic TV packages generated EUR 291 million in sales, down 3.5 percent annually on a slow but steady drop in subscribers.
SVOD revenues overtake TV subscriptions for first time in Netherlands
Onsemi agrees all-stock takeover of Synaptics to expand in edge AI
On Semiconductor announced an agreement to acquire Synaptics in an all-stock deal valuing the company at USD 7 billion including debt. The takeover brings new capabilities in edge AI computing, including chips to support human-machine interfaces and wireless connectivity. Synaptics shareholders will receive 1.350 shares of Onsemi common stock for each Synaptics share they hold, equal to a 19 percent premium on the average share price in the last ten days and giving them an around 12 percent stake in the com
Onsemi agrees all-stock takeover of Synaptics to expand in edge AI
Apple confirms higher prices for iPads, Macs
Apple announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the AI boom. The company told the AP that it had never seen such a rapid increase in a component price. As a result, the iPad Air is going up by USD 150, to USD 750 for the 128 GB model, and the iPad Pro will rise by USD 200 to USD 1,200 for 256 GB.
Apple confirms higher prices for iPads, Macs
Mycom wins multi-year contract with Tier 1 CSP in Europe
Mycom, global provider of AI, data and automation solutions for communications service providers (CSPs), has won a multi-year contract from a Tier 1 European CSP to deploy its PrOptima Performance Management SaaS platform across the operator's 4G and 5G network. The CSP has a combined fixed and mobile customer base of over 10 million, and is currently rolling out 5G services.
Mycom wins multi-year contract with Tier 1 CSP in Europe
Spectrum launches new undled connectivity packages
Charter Communications' Spectrum brand has launched a new bundled connectivity offering called Spectrum One. This allows customers to bundle fibre broadband, advanced Wi-Fi and mobile services into a single plan, with guaranteed savings of USD 1,000. Spectrum One subscribers can choose from four broadband plans, plus Advanced WiFi and one free mobile line included for the first 12 months - with additional Unlimited lines starting from USD 30 per month.
Spectrum launches new undled connectivity packages
YouTube adds new features to Shorts video experience
YouTube has announced new updates for YouTube Shorts. These include a new Clear Screen mode to temporarily hide all text/icons from a user's playback view, allowing them to watch a short-form video without being distracted by overlays. YouTube has also updated speed settings to allow users to double the playback speed on a Short video. They can also now mute audio by tapping the screen to pause, and then tapping the mute icon.
YouTube adds new features to Shorts video experience
California launches tool to monitor, track AI-related job losses
The State of California has launched a new tool to monitor and track the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs. The first-in-the-country tool will act as an early warning system to help state authorities detect, track, monitor and anticipate AI-related job losses. The tool was developed with the University of California (California Policy Lab), and launched as part of Governor Newsom's executive order to prepare communities, small businesses and workers for the economic disruption of AI technology
California launches tool to monitor, track AI-related job losses
Motorola Solutions extends Denmark TETRA network contract
Motorola Solutions has signed a contract extension with Denmark to continue operating the country's national TETRA communications network, Sikkerhedsnettet (SINE), until 2034; with an option for a further extension until 2039. The TETRA network has been upgraded with the newest Dimetra X Core software, including Dimetra Connect - which enables seamless roaming between TETRA and broadband for over 45,000 users across the emergency services.
