Verizon launches new Simplicity mobile plan, converged offer and loyalty programme
Verizon has launched a new entry-level mobile plan, converged fixed-mobile bundle and loyalty programme as part of the ongoing overhaul of its go-to-market strategy. The Verizon Simplicity plan costs USD 45 per month, with an introductory price of USD 30 for customers porting a number to the operator. Home internet can be added for USD 35 per month under the Verizon One offer with a single bill, taking the total cost for mobile and broadband to USD 70 per month including taxes and fees.
Verizon launches new Simplicity mobile plan, converged offer and loyalty programme
Verizon has launched a new entry-level mobile plan, converged fixed-mobile bundle and loyalty programme as part of the ongoing overhaul of its go-to-market strategy. The Verizon Simplicity plan costs USD 45 per month, with an introductory price of USD 30 for customers porting a number to the operator. Home internet can be added for USD 35 per month under the Verizon One offer with a single bill, taking the total cost for mobile and broadband to USD 70 per month including taxes and fees.
Ericsson names company veteran Narvinger to replace CEO Ekholm
Ericsson has confirmed that its president and CEO Borje Ekholm will stand down from both roles on 30 September. A successor has already been lined up in the form of Ericsson's current executive vice president for the Networks business unit, Per Narvinger.
Ericsson names company veteran Narvinger to replace CEO Ekholm
Ericsson has confirmed that its president and CEO Borje Ekholm will stand down from both roles on 30 September. A successor has already been lined up in the form of Ericsson's current executive vice president for the Networks business unit, Per Narvinger.
SpaceX agrees to acquire AI coding company Cursor in stock deal worth USD 60 bln
SpaceX said it has agreed to take over Anysphere, an AI coding company that trades as Cursor, in a stock deal worth USD 60 billion. Cursor will operate trade as a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX. The merger is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 and is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions as well as regulatory approvals.
SpaceX agrees to acquire AI coding company Cursor in stock deal worth USD 60 bln
Global 5G subs top 3 billion in Q1 - Ericsson
Global 5G subscriptions rose by 162 million during Q1 2026, reaching 3.1 billion by the end of March, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report. The estimate implies 5G subs have surpassed the 3 billion milestone for the first time, and Ericsson has suggested growth will accelerate in the years ahead, with subscribers potentially doubling to 6.4 billion by end-2031.
Global 5G subs top 3 billion in Q1 - Ericsson
EU telecom industry, consumer groups step up lobbying on Digital Networks Act
The mobile industry's lead lobby group, the GSMA has published its response to the EU's proposed Digital Networks Act, overhauling telecom regulation in the bloc. The mobile operators broadly support the plans for easier spectrum licensing but are calling for the EU to go further in withdrawing overlapping regulations in areas such as privacy and net neutrality. An opposing coalition of internet rights, media and consumer groups has called on EU legislators to leave the net neutrality regulation unchanged a
EU telecom industry, consumer groups step up lobbying on Digital Networks Act
Italian watchdog to investigate Apple's iCloud practices under DMA
Italy's antitrust and competition authority AGCM has launched a new probe into whether Apple is ensuring third-party providers of consumer cloud services free and effective interoperability with hardware and software features controlled by its iOS and iPadOS operating systems. The investigation, the first conducted by AGCM under the European Digital Markets Act (DMA), comes after the watchdog fined Apple a total of over EUR 98.6 million for alleged abuse of its dominant position in the local apps market at
Italian watchdog to investigate Apple's iCloud practices under DMA
SKT to give AI agents formal roles in workplace operations
SK Telecom (SKT) has announced a new phase of its AI transformation programme, dubbed "AX Innovation 2.0", aimed at further integrating AI into employee workflows and organisational processes. The initiative builds on the operator's earlier AI transformation efforts, which focused on improving operational efficiency. According to SKT, the new programme is intended to redesign working practices more fundamentally and extend the use of AI across business functions.
SKT to give AI agents formal roles in workplace operations
BBC appoints Interim Chair of Commercial Board
The BBC has announced the appointment of Marinella Soldi as Interim Chair of the BBC Commercial Board with effect from start-July 2026. She joined the Commercial Board in September 2024 as a non-executive director (NED), and has served on the main BBC Group Board since September 2023. Her appointment comes as Sir Damon Buffini prepares to stand down as Chair of BBC Commercial and BBC Deputy Chair when his term expires on 30 June.
BBC appoints Interim Chair of Commercial Board
Liberty Blume acquires UK land rights specialist CLM
Liberty Global-owned Liberty Blume, provider of AI-powered back-office solutions, has announced a deal to acquire Connections Legal Management (CLM), UK-based land rights specialist. This expands Liberty Blume's infrastructure services business beyond the telecoms market. The combination of CLM's expertise in renewables and energy with Liberty Blume's expertise in telecoms and AI-powered technology, will enhance support for companies such as wind and solar developers, infrastructure delivery firms, and grid
Liberty Blume acquires UK land rights specialist CLM
Canada plans new legislation to update privacy law for digital economy
The Canadian government is tabling new legislation to protect children, as well as the privacy and personal data of Canadians, updating private-sector privacy law for the digital age. The legislation - Bill C-36: Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act (PPCDA) - is a key part of the government's recently launched national AI strategy. The existing private-sector privacy law is more than 25 years old - adopted before the emergence of AI technology, deepfakes, algorithmic decision making, and collection of c
Canada plans new legislation to update privacy law for digital economy
Google invests USD 1.5 bln to expand Jackson County data cente campus
Google has announced a USD 1.5 billion investment across Alabama's Jackson County throughout 2026 and 2027 to expand its data centre campus. The investment will also support new community initiatives focused on education, workforce development and energy affordability. The Jackson County data centre campus started operations in 2019, located on the site on an old Tennessee Valley Authority coal plant.
