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June 4, 2026

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AT&T brings 5G connectivity to Rivian’s R2, expanding the next generation of connected vehicles

AT&T continues to be the connectivity provider for all Rivian vehicles, including the R2, in the U.S. and Canada, supporting a more responsive, software-driven driving experience...

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Eutelsat and Tototheo Global sign partnership agreement for Maritime, Enterprise and Government connectivity

Under the agreement, Tototheo Global will deliver Eutelsat’s LEO services to maritime customers worldwide and serve as a key partner for Enterprise, Civil and Military Government connectivity requirements across Greece...

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Vodafone and Nokia Trial AWS Cloud to Scale Internet of Things Services

Vodafone has announced the successful completion of a trial using Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud infrastructure to run key Internet of Things (IoT) voice and data network applications operating on Nokia core systems...

Policy and Regulation

•	Oman launches major funding initiative to accelerate growth of local technology companies Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has announced a major funding initiative aimed at supporting Omani technology companies, reinforcing the Sultanate’s commitment to...

•	AI for Good: Meet the people powering machine-learning solutions The AI for Good Machine Learning in 5G Challenge organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) brings students, researchers and problem solvers together to develop unique machine learning solutions to address...

Middle East

•	OMPay launches ‘Jeel’ digital wallet to engage the next generation of digital users The launch reflects growing demand for age-appropriate digital financial services that enable younger consumers to participate in the digital economy while developing responsible financial habits in a secure and controlled...

•	Banco Santander and G42 sign Memorandum of Understanding to explore strategic cooperation in Artificial Intelligence The MOU sets out a structure for the parties to evaluate and develop joint initiatives across a number of initial workstreams, including AI-enabled advisory and savings solutions for banking customers and a banking...

•	Saudi Arabia invests SAR 13.3 billion in AI and digital health to transform healthcare delivery The investment forms part of broader efforts to modernize the healthcare sector under Vision 2030, where digital transformation, AI adoption, and innovation are playing increasingly central roles in improving patient care,...

South Asia

•	Alibaba-backed BNPL expansion creates new digital credit opportunities in Pakistan As digital commerce continues to expand, BNPL and other embedded finance solutions are expected to become increasingly integrated into online shopping experiences, helping drive broader adoption of digital financial services...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	5G subscriptions to overtake 4G in PH by 2030 The Philippine mobile services market is projected to generate more than US$5 billion in annual revenue by 2030, driven largely by the expansion of 5G networks and rising demand for mobile data...

Satellite & Internet

•	National Telecom to shut off satellite internet service on Thaicom 4 on June 30 Thailand’s state-owned National Telecom (NT) says it will stop offering satellite internet service via Thaicom 4 at the end of this month as Thaicom continues preparations to retire the 21-year-old satellite...

•	Fiber-optic cables in riverbeds expand Amazon connectivity Brazil's North Connected program is transforming the Amazon's rivers into digital corridors by installing thousands of kilometers of underwater fiber-optic cables to bring vital internet access and socioeconomic...

North Africa

•	Morocco highlights AI and innovation strategy as digital transformation gains momentum Morocco has showcased its national digital transformation agenda during a media visit focused on artificial intelligence, innovation, and emerging technologies, highlighting the country’s efforts to strengthen its...

Global Telecom Update

•	DE-CIX upgrades IX connectivity between Mexico and Dallas ahead of World Cup Internet exchange (IX) operator DE-CIX says it has upgraded connectivity between its locations in Mexico and Dallas in preparation for what it says will be the unprecedented six-billion-strong audience anticipated for the...

•	Germany to shut down 2G cell coverage Second-generation cellular network technology (2G) coverage will shut down across Germany starting in 2028...

•	Cognizant, Snowflake expand collaboration to accelerate enterprise AI adoption via CoCo platform Cognizant and Snowflake announced at Snowflake Summit 26 an expanded collaboration aiming to accelerate enterprise AI adoption through the Snowflake CoCo platform...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	FAST goes mainstream as European viewers embrace free streaming, Rakuten TV says Free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) is moving firmly into the mainstream across Europe, according to new research from Rakuten TV Enterprise...

•	UTIA faculty to help expand virtual reality resources in classrooms Virtual reality is entering the agricultural science classroom, and University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture researchers are helping teachers incorporate and create their own virtual reality resources...

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