Akamai signs USD 11.6 bln cloud contract with Anthropic
Akamai Technologies has signed a seven-year agreement with Anthropic worth USD 11.6 billion to support the AI company's growing CPU workload requirements through Akamai Cloud's distributed infrastructure and software. The agreement could expand by a further USD 9 billion over the seven-year term, taking the potential total commitment to approximately USD 20 billion. Each additional USD 3 billion purchase of cloud services, subject to mutually agreed terms, would trigger further vesting under a warrant issue
Akamai signs USD 11.6 bln cloud contract with Anthropic
Akamai Technologies has signed a seven-year agreement with Anthropic worth USD 11.6 billion to support the AI company's growing CPU workload requirements through Akamai Cloud's distributed infrastructure and software. The agreement could expand by a further USD 9 billion over the seven-year term, taking the potential total commitment to approximately USD 20 billion. Each additional USD 3 billion purchase of cloud services, subject to mutually agreed terms, would trigger further vesting under a warrant issue
Comcast NBCUniversal awards latest local impact grants
Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local have awarded unrestricted grants worth USD 2.5 million to 80 non-profits operating in one of the 11 US markets covered by NBC/Telemundo-owned stations. These have been awarded through the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants programme, which has provided grants worth USD 24.3 million to 695 non-profit organisations since 2018.
Comcast NBCUniversal awards latest local impact grants
Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local have awarded unrestricted grants worth USD 2.5 million to 80 non-profits operating in one of the 11 US markets covered by NBC/Telemundo-owned stations. These have been awarded through the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants programme, which has provided grants worth USD 24.3 million to 695 non-profit organisations since 2018.
U-wifi signs nationwide MVNO agreement with T-Mobile US
U-wifi, US-based 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) internet provider, has signed an MVNO agreement with T-Mobile US to expand availability of affordable, wireless broadband nationwide. U-wifi will use the T-Mobile network to provide wireless broadband connectivity to low-income homes, underserved communities, seniors, students, veterans and families impacted by the termination of the FCC Affordable Connectivity Programme (ACP).
U-wifi signs nationwide MVNO agreement with T-Mobile US
Lumen board approves stock exchange listing transfer to Nasdaq
The Board of Directors of Lumen Technologies has approved plans to voluntary transfer the listing of its common shares, as well as 6.500% Notes 2051 and 6.750% Notes due 2052 issued by subsidiary Qwest, from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to the Nasdaq Stock Market. The shares will be de-listed from the NYSE at close of markets on 05 October, and listed on Nasdaq for the start of trading on 06 October, subject to customary conditions being satisfied.
Lumen board approves stock exchange listing transfer to Nasdaq
Arqiva recommends managed DTT switch-off in 2044
Arqiva has submitted its response to the UK government Green Paper on the future of UK TV distribution. Arqiva's proposal outlines a clear and fully-costed proposal for a managed DTT network switch-off in 2044 - arguing that this is the most affordable, resilient and practical option.
Arqiva recommends managed DTT switch-off in 2044
Project Gigabit creates over 3,000 jobs, apprenticeships in England
The UK government's Project Gigabit programme has helped created over 3,000 jobs and apprenticeships across England, according to new data from broadband suppliers. These include network engineering roles, as well as office-based jobs in operations, finance and other areas. The latest Social Value Employment update for Project Gigabit shows that broadband supplies provided more than 3,000 jobs, apprenticeships and training placement in England between August 2022 and July 2026.
Project Gigabit creates over 3,000 jobs, apprenticeships in England
Verizon offers new Motorola 2026 devices; preps network for tropical storm
Verizon is now offering the latest 2026 Motorola device range. Customers can now get the motorola razr fold, motorola razr+ 2026, motorola razr 2026 with Crystals by Swarkovski, and moto watch ultra. Customers switching to Verizon can get the motorola razr fold for USD 25 per month on Simplicity with no trade-in needed, and also get a free moto watch ultra when adding a new watch line.
Verizon offers new Motorola 2026 devices; preps network for tropical storm
Eir to start 3G network switch-off in County Donegal
Irish operator Eir has confirmed that the 3G network switch-off will start in the county of Donegal from 01 October. The 3G network will then be switched off in other counties on a phased basis, and completed over the following weeks. The switch-off is part of the group's mobile network transformation programme and will support the continued expansion of 4G and 5G mobile services.
Eir to start 3G network switch-off in County Donegal
E& UAE launches secure web hosting with NOC and SOC support
E& UAE has launched its secure website hosting service, offering government organisations and businesses locally hosted infrastructure backed by round-the clock network and security monitoring. It is hosted in E& UAE's on-premises data centres under the oversight of the UAE Cyber Security Council. It provides enhanced control over the security, availability and performance of public-facing and mission-critical websites. Continuous management from its Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Security Operations C
E& UAE launches secure web hosting with NOC and SOC support
New report recommends GBP 11 per month broadband levy to fund BBC
A new report from the Social Market Foundation (SMF) think-tank warns that the withdrawal of TV licence fee funding for the BBC would result in the loss of 18,000-29,000 jobs and an estimated GBP 2.1-3.3 billion form the UK culture and broadcasting sector and related supply chain. These job losses would be concentrated in areas outside London and the SE of England - including in Scotland, Wales and the NW of England.
New report recommends GBP 11 per month broadband levy to fund BBC
Airtel Africa expands Starlink Mobile to Uganda
Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched satellite-to-mobile services in Uganda, marking Airtel's second commercial roll-out in Africa after the launch in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in August. Airtel subscribers with compatible smartphones can use the service to send SMS and use applications such as WhatsApp in areas beyond traditional cell coverage, requiring only a clear view of the sky. There is no need for satellite dishes, special hardware or extra devices.
