Boldyn activates Wi-Fi network at more BART stations
Boldyn Networks has activated free Wi-Fi 6E connectivity for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) passengers at four more busy stations in the San Francisco Bay Area. These stations are 16th St/Mission, 24th St/Mission, Balboa Park and Glen Park. This boosts the total number of BART stations with free Wi-Fi to nine, with the new stations activated ahead of the area hosting FIFA World Cup events.
Boldyn activates Wi-Fi network at more BART stations
Boldyn Networks has activated free Wi-Fi 6E connectivity for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) passengers at four more busy stations in the San Francisco Bay Area. These stations are 16th St/Mission, 24th St/Mission, Balboa Park and Glen Park. This boosts the total number of BART stations with free Wi-Fi to nine, with the new stations activated ahead of the area hosting FIFA World Cup events.
GSMA says mobile sector effect on GDP rises 14% in 2025
The effect of the mobile industry on the EU's GDP increased by 14 percent in 2025 to EUR 1.15 trillion, according to 'The Mobile Economy Europe 2026' report from the GSMA. The report finds that Europe's mobile sector now directly accounts for 6.1 percent, up from 5.5 percent or a EUR 1.01 trillion contribution in 2024. It said that EUR 820 billion came from productivity, as using mobile phones and mobile internet apps made obtaining information more efficient, and accelerated processes and communications.
GSMA says mobile sector effect on GDP rises 14% in 2025
The effect of the mobile industry on the EU's GDP increased by 14 percent in 2025 to EUR 1.15 trillion, according to 'The Mobile Economy Europe 2026' report from the GSMA. The report finds that Europe's mobile sector now directly accounts for 6.1 percent, up from 5.5 percent or a EUR 1.01 trillion contribution in 2024. It said that EUR 820 billion came from productivity, as using mobile phones and mobile internet apps made obtaining information more efficient, and accelerated processes and communications.
Dutch tax authority moves IT in-house for digital autonomy
The Dutch tax authority (Belastingdienst) is pursuing a strategy aimed at digital autonomy, according to a letter sent to parliament by State Secretary Eerenberg of the Ministry of Finance. The authority is following four tracks: expanding in-house IT development and management, increasing capacity in its own data centres, applying open-source software more widely, and intervening where necessary in ongoing IT projects.
Dutch tax authority moves IT in-house for digital autonomy
Netflix set for 400 mln subscribers by end-2031 and 1 bln viewers by 2027 - Omdia
Netflix will reach almost 400 million subscribers worldwide by the end of 2031, Omdia predicted at NEM Dubrovnik 2026. It also forecasts that Netflix's monthly audience will exceed 1 billion viewers by 2027. Omdia highlighted Netflix's continued expansion despite increasing merger and acquisition activity among competing companies, as scale and sustainability become increasingly important.
Netflix set for 400 mln subscribers by end-2031 and 1 bln viewers by 2027 - Omdia
New Swedish legislation aims to cut telephone and SMS fraud
Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said new rules will take force on 01 August to prevent telephone and text message fraud, following their passage in parliament (Riksdag) on 11 June. Among other things, the legislation obliges operators to stop calls and SMS that appear to be trying to defraud or mislead a large group of recipients. The assessment will not be based on the content of the call or text but on unusual traffic patterns and other technical indicators.
New Swedish legislation aims to cut telephone and SMS fraud
Poor broadband connections cause sports fans to miss key moments
One in five sports fans in the UK have missed key moments when streaming live sports at home due to broadband buffering, lag or freezing, according to new research from Zen Internet. Almost half (47%) report some type of broadband-related problem when watching live sport, with connectivity problems not limited to buffering - 14.2 percent have seen their connections slow down due to having multiple devices connected; 12.8 percent have suffered delays compared with live TV or social media updates; 12.7 percen
Poor broadband connections cause sports fans to miss key moments
Broadband is only UK utility to have dropped in price since 2016 - study
Broadband is the only UK utility bill not to have risen over the last 10 years, according to new research from Broadband Genie. The average cost of a new broadband contract is currently GBP 22.63, down 10 percent from an average monthly cost of GBP 25.19 in 2016. For ultrafast broadband services, the average cost has dropped 43 percent to GBP 39.65 per month. By comparison, water bills have risen by 69 percent over the last 10 years, with gas/electricity prices increasing by 82 percent.
Broadband is only UK utility to have dropped in price since 2016 - study
Spanish AI robotics startup Theker raises EUR 73 mln from CRV, Samsung, LVMH
Barcelona-based AI robotics startup Theker has raised EUR 73 million in a Series A funding round led by US venture capital firm CRV, with participation from Samsung and French luxury group LVMH. Founded in 2022 by engineers Jiaqiang Ye Zhu and Carla Gómez, Theker develops robots powered by artificial intelligence, computer vision and deep learning to automate tasks in industrial environments.
Spanish AI robotics startup Theker raises EUR 73 mln from CRV, Samsung, LVMH
Mauritius plans social media identity checks to curb cybercrime
The government of Mauritius is planning to strengthen its social media oversight using identity verification to combat rising digital fraud, identity theft, and harmful online content, Wearetech reported. Following its 05 June cabinet meeting, the government announced that the ICT ministry will start stakeholder consultations to design a social media identity verification framework. The ministry noted that around 2,300 cases of online abuse and cyber-related incidents have been reported since January 2026,
Mauritius plans social media identity checks to curb cybercrime
Global 6G RAN capex could reach USD 100-500 billion a year - Dell'Oro
Dell'Oro has published its current forecast for the global 6G capex trajectory in the first six years of deployment. According to its June 2026 6G Advanced Research Report, 6G RAN expenditure could surpass USD 100-500 billion annually. This reflects an expectation that RAN procurement will scale rapidly following 6G's standardisation. However, Dell'Oro notes that operator cell sites today have greater capacity than in the 4G-5G transition, and there may be scope for existing massive MIMO transmitters to be
Global 6G RAN capex could reach USD 100-500 billion a year - Dell'Oro
Wyyerd Fiber expands network roll-out across Southern Arizona
Arizona-based ISP Wyyerd Fiber has started its network build in the community of Sahuarita in Southern Arizona. The network will be completed by end-summer 2026, delivering broadband speeds of up to 8 Gbps to thousands of local households and businesses. This builds on the company's network expansion across Prima County, including Marana and Oro Valley.
