Australia Invests \$3.8 Billion in NBN Upgrade to Counter Starlink
Australia's government committed \$3.8 billion to upgrade its National Broadband Network (NBN) to counter competition from Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet and improve internet speeds, aiming to prevent customer losses and enhance service equity across the country.
Australia Invests \$3.8 Billion in NBN Upgrade to Counter Starlink
Australia's government committed \$3.8 billion to upgrade its National Broadband Network (NBN) to counter competition from Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet and improve internet speeds, aiming to prevent customer losses and enhance service equity across the country.
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44% Bias Score
Marc Murtra Appointed Chairman of Telefónica
Marc Murtra, former Indra chairman, has been appointed chairman of Telefónica, Spain's largest telecommunications company, bringing his experience in navigating complex shareholder dynamics and driving strategic changes in publicly held companies. This appointment follows significant changes within ...
Marc Murtra Appointed Chairman of Telefónica
Marc Murtra, former Indra chairman, has been appointed chairman of Telefónica, Spain's largest telecommunications company, bringing his experience in navigating complex shareholder dynamics and driving strategic changes in publicly held companies. This appointment follows significant changes within ...
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36% Bias Score
Sur Holdings Acquires Wom Colombia, Averts Bankruptcy
Sur Holdings acquired Wom Colombia, rescuing the mobile phone company from bankruptcy and securing the jobs of over 2,000 employees; the deal, finalized late last year, followed months of financial distress and involved the Colombian government as a major creditor.
Sur Holdings Acquires Wom Colombia, Averts Bankruptcy
Sur Holdings acquired Wom Colombia, rescuing the mobile phone company from bankruptcy and securing the jobs of over 2,000 employees; the deal, finalized late last year, followed months of financial distress and involved the Colombian government as a major creditor.
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40% Bias Score
Telefónica CEO Calls for Reallocation of Underutilized 5G Spectrum in Germany
Telefónica-Deutschland CEO Markus Haas urges the German government to reallocate underutilized 5G spectrum reserved for industrial campus networks to mobile network operators, citing low adoption rates (under 500 applications) and arguing for improved efficiency and faster deployment.
Telefónica CEO Calls for Reallocation of Underutilized 5G Spectrum in Germany
Telefónica-Deutschland CEO Markus Haas urges the German government to reallocate underutilized 5G spectrum reserved for industrial campus networks to mobile network operators, citing low adoption rates (under 500 applications) and arguing for improved efficiency and faster deployment.
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52% Bias Score
Italy Negotiates €1.5 Billion SpaceX Deal Amidst Broadband Deployment Challenges
Italy is negotiating a €1.5 billion, five-year deal with SpaceX for telecommunication security services, potentially accelerating due to Prime Minister Meloni's meeting with Donald Trump. The deal, opposed by local telecom operators, aims to improve national security and broadband infrastructure, ad...
Italy Negotiates €1.5 Billion SpaceX Deal Amidst Broadband Deployment Challenges
Italy is negotiating a €1.5 billion, five-year deal with SpaceX for telecommunication security services, potentially accelerating due to Prime Minister Meloni's meeting with Donald Trump. The deal, opposed by local telecom operators, aims to improve national security and broadband infrastructure, ad...
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36% Bias Score
Appeals Court Blocks FCC's Net Neutrality Rule Reinstatement
A US appeals court ruled the FCC lacked authority to reinstate net neutrality rules, a decision impacting the Biden administration's initiative and potentially ending over two decades of federal internet oversight.
Appeals Court Blocks FCC's Net Neutrality Rule Reinstatement
A US appeals court ruled the FCC lacked authority to reinstate net neutrality rules, a decision impacting the Biden administration's initiative and potentially ending over two decades of federal internet oversight.
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40% Bias Score
STC Increases Telefónica Stake to 9.97%, Seeks Board Seat
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) now holds a 9.97% stake in Telefónica, making it the second-largest shareholder after the Spanish government, and is seeking a board seat, prompting concerns about national security but also opening possibilities for business collaborations.
STC Increases Telefónica Stake to 9.97%, Seeks Board Seat
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) now holds a 9.97% stake in Telefónica, making it the second-largest shareholder after the Spanish government, and is seeking a board seat, prompting concerns about national security but also opening possibilities for business collaborations.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Government Pushes for Telefónica Leadership Change
The Spanish government, having become Telefónica's largest shareholder after a €2.3 billion investment, is pushing for a leadership change, proposing Indra chairman Marc Murtra to replace CEO José María Álvarez-Pallete, who is willing to step down if shareholders desire.
Spanish Government Pushes for Telefónica Leadership Change
The Spanish government, having become Telefónica's largest shareholder after a €2.3 billion investment, is pushing for a leadership change, proposing Indra chairman Marc Murtra to replace CEO José María Álvarez-Pallete, who is willing to step down if shareholders desire.
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48% Bias Score
Transcelestial: Laser-Based Internet Aims to Bridge the Global Digital Divide
Rohit Jha's Transcelestial uses lasers to create a fiber-like wireless communication network, securing $24 million in funding and successfully deploying its system at Coachella and Stagecoach festivals, aiming to bridge the global digital divide and expand into space communication.
Transcelestial: Laser-Based Internet Aims to Bridge the Global Digital Divide
Rohit Jha's Transcelestial uses lasers to create a fiber-like wireless communication network, securing $24 million in funding and successfully deploying its system at Coachella and Stagecoach festivals, aiming to bridge the global digital divide and expand into space communication.
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60% Bias Score
AI's Transformative Impact on Telecommunications
AI is revolutionizing the telecommunications industry by optimizing network performance through predictive maintenance and real-time issue resolution, enhancing customer service via AI-powered chatbots, and personalizing marketing campaigns based on individual usage patterns, ultimately improving ef...
AI's Transformative Impact on Telecommunications
AI is revolutionizing the telecommunications industry by optimizing network performance through predictive maintenance and real-time issue resolution, enhancing customer service via AI-powered chatbots, and personalizing marketing campaigns based on individual usage patterns, ultimately improving ef...
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40% Bias Score
6th Circuit Strikes Down FCC's Net Neutrality Rule
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the FCC's Net Neutrality Rule on January 2, 2025, concluding that broadband providers offer "information services," not "telecommunications services," thus eliminating the regulatory authority for net neutrality. This decision, influenced by the Supreme C...
6th Circuit Strikes Down FCC's Net Neutrality Rule
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the FCC's Net Neutrality Rule on January 2, 2025, concluding that broadband providers offer "information services," not "telecommunications services," thus eliminating the regulatory authority for net neutrality. This decision, influenced by the Supreme C...
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Telecom 2024: Digi Triumphs Amidst Major Operator Losses
In 2024, Spain's telecommunications market saw major mergers and joint ventures, yet Vodafone lost 518,000 lines, Masorange lost 490,000, and Movistar lost 82,000, while Digi gained 920,000 lines, highlighting continued competitive pressure and market shifts.
Spanish Telecom 2024: Digi Triumphs Amidst Major Operator Losses
In 2024, Spain's telecommunications market saw major mergers and joint ventures, yet Vodafone lost 518,000 lines, Masorange lost 490,000, and Movistar lost 82,000, while Digi gained 920,000 lines, highlighting continued competitive pressure and market shifts.
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32% Bias Score