Vodafone trials robotic antenna pivot at 4G/5G mobile mast
Vodafone has equipped one of its mobile masts with a robotic arm programmed to automatically alter antenna positioning to optimise coverage. The robotic system is powered by AI algorithms trained to assess coverage requirements based on live demand and local environmental conditions. For example, this approach could mean a signal is concentrated outdoors during good weather, but automatically switches to prioritise deep indoor penetration when it rains.
Vodafone trials robotic antenna pivot at 4G/5G mobile mast
Vodafone has equipped one of its mobile masts with a robotic arm programmed to automatically alter antenna positioning to optimise coverage. The robotic system is powered by AI algorithms trained to assess coverage requirements based on live demand and local environmental conditions. For example, this approach could mean a signal is concentrated outdoors during good weather, but automatically switches to prioritise deep indoor penetration when it rains.
Samsung launches Galaxy credit card with 5% cashback on Samsung products
Samsung Electronics America has launched Samsung Galaxy Card, its first credit card, offering cash rewards on purchases and a five percent reward on purchases made directly with Samsung, including the company's devices and services. The card is issued by Barclays US Consumer Bank on the Visa network. Applications for the general public will open on 22 July, while eligible early-access customers can apply ahead of the wider launch. New cardholders can receive an additional USD 200 in bonus cash rewards after
Samsung launches Galaxy credit card with 5% cashback on Samsung products
Samsung Electronics America has launched Samsung Galaxy Card, its first credit card, offering cash rewards on purchases and a five percent reward on purchases made directly with Samsung, including the company's devices and services. The card is issued by Barclays US Consumer Bank on the Visa network. Applications for the general public will open on 22 July, while eligible early-access customers can apply ahead of the wider launch. New cardholders can receive an additional USD 200 in bonus cash rewards after
US states obtain court order suspending Paramount takeover of Warner Bros
A US federal court has suspended the planned takeover of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount Skydance in order to hear a claim from a dozen states to block the deal. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who is leading the state coalition, said the the US District Court for the Northern District of California granted the states' request for a temporary restraining order halting the merger. This order remains in place for 14 days while the court considers a broader injunction to block the merger for the dura
US states obtain court order suspending Paramount takeover of Warner Bros
T Wholesale adds new 5G SA PoP in New York to support roaming
Deutsche Telekom's wholesale division, T Wholesale, has launched a new 5G SA Point of Presence (PoP) in New York to support roaming for customers in North and Latin America. This complements an existing PoP in Dallas, and German PoPs in Frankfurt and Bamberg.
T Wholesale adds new 5G SA PoP in New York to support roaming
Cloudflare fails in court challenge to Arcom's order against Russian content
France's highest administrative court, the Conseil d'Etat, has dismissed a case brought by US-based internet services company Cloudflare seeking to overturn a regulatory order issued by media regulator Arcom. The company had been instructed to stop the French distribution of nineteen websites linked to Russia on the grounds that their content breached EU measures adopted in support of Ukraine. The court concluded that Arcom had acted within its powers and rejected Cloudflare's objections to the regulatory d
Cloudflare fails in court challenge to Arcom's order against Russian content
Mindware brings Jamf Apple device management to Middle East
Mindware announced a partnership with Jamf. Under the agreement, Jamf has appointed Mindware as an authorized distributor to expand the market presence of its Apple device management and security software across the UAE, Bahrain, and Jordan. Selected for its deep channel expertise and a 30-year legacy of reliability and service excellence, Mindware will enable Jamf to scale its regional footprint. By leveraging Mindware's extensive network of resellers and system integrators, Jamf will deliver its Apple pro
Mindware brings Jamf Apple device management to Middle East
A1 Belarus reaches 5 mln mobile subscribers
A1 Belarus announced that its mobile subscriber base has reached over 5 million customers. The operator covers 99.8 percent of the country's population with its mobile network, and its fixed internet subscriber base totals over 550,000.
A1 Belarus reaches 5 mln mobile subscribers
Kazakhtelecom sponsors esports competition Future Games
Kazakhstan national operator Kazakhtelecom will act as a technological partner of the esports competition Future Games 2026 powered by the state property fund Samruk-Kazyna. The operator will deploy broadband infrastructure connecting all premises of the competition to a single platform. The competition will start on 09 August and run for 12 days.
Kazakhtelecom sponsors esports competition Future Games
Apple Pay and Google Pay added to Yerevan public transport ticketing
Passengers using public transport in Armenian capital Yerevan have become able to pay for tickets using Apple Pay and Google Pay, reports Arka.am. The option is available on buses and trams, as well as on Yerevan Metro.
Apple Pay and Google Pay added to Yerevan public transport ticketing
UGG deploys visual AI software for network quality assurance
Unsere Grune Glasfaser (UGG), fibre network JV between Telefonica Germany and Allianz, has deployed the 'NetLux AI' visual AI software platform from IQGeo to support quality assurance during network expansion. The AI solution provides UGG engineers and construction partners with real-time feedback on site installation quality through a mobile app.
UGG deploys visual AI software for network quality assurance
Vodafone Portugal fined over unilateral contract changes
Portugal's National Communications Authority (Anacom) has imposed a EUR 160,000 fine on Vodafone for altering the contractual terms of nearly 449,300 subscribers without proper notification. The telecommunications provider unilaterally introduced mandatory advertising into the automatic TV recording function across all affected accounts. The regulatory body stated that Vodafone failed to inform customers in writing at least 30 days in advance, as required by the Electronic Communications Law then in effect.
