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
Telus Digital offers Cresta customer experience AI platform
Telus Digital, global technology services unit of Canadian operator Telus, has partnered with Cresta, unified customer experience AI platform for human and AI agents. Telus will offer the Cresta platform to existing and perspective new enterprise customers, acting as a preferred implementation partner for the customer experience AI platform. Customers choosing the platform will contract with Cresta for the platform, and work with Telus Digital on deployment, integration, change management, managed services
Telus Digital offers Cresta customer experience AI platform
Indosat, Adobe, Indonesian govt jointly launch AI, monetization initiatives for local creators
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH), Adobe, and Indonesia's Ministry of Creative Economy (Kemenekraf) have partnered to launch a programme that empowers Indonesian creators through AI and digital technology. Indosat says this initiative combines IOH's network, Adobe's AI-powered tools, and Kemenekraf's ecosystem to provide free premium access and a new monetization pipeline.
Indosat, Adobe, Indonesian govt jointly launch AI, monetization initiatives for local creators
Rogers makes CAD 1 million donation to charity golf tournament
Rogers Communications has made a CAD 1 million donation through the Rogers Charity Classic golf tournament to support children's charities across Alberta. The 2025 Rogers Charity Classic event raised a record CAD 26.6 million in aid of Rogers Birdies for Kids, presented by AltaLink. To date, the charity event has raised CAD 164.3 million to support programmes focused on youth sports, counselling and family support. The 2026 event will take place on 21-23 August. Donations made to participating charities wil
Rogers makes CAD 1 million donation to charity golf tournament
Infoblox appoints new Chief Information Security Officer
Infoblox, global security, networking and platform provider, has appointed Henrik Smith as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). He will oversee the worldwide security strategy and joins Infoblox from Amazon, where he was Head of Security for Devices and Services. Previously, he has been VP of Security for Salesforce.
