Sky Italia debuts Sky Mobile MVNO
Sky Italia has officially entered the mobile market as a true mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) around two and a half years after launching its 'Sky Mobile powered by Fastweb' reseller offers. The pay-TV giant said it has consolidated its partnership with Swisscom-owned Fastweb + Vodafone and will continue using the latter's mobile network for its relaunched portfolio, which will be available starting 23 September.
Sky Italia debuts Sky Mobile MVNO
Sky Italia has officially entered the mobile market as a true mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) around two and a half years after launching its 'Sky Mobile powered by Fastweb' reseller offers. The pay-TV giant said it has consolidated its partnership with Swisscom-owned Fastweb + Vodafone and will continue using the latter's mobile network for its relaunched portfolio, which will be available starting 23 September.
Orange ditches MasOrange brand in Spain, reverts to Orange Spain
France's Orange has dropped the MasOrange corporate brand in Spain and reverted to Orange Spain around two and half years after formalising its merger with Masmovil. The decision follows Orange's acquisition in June of the remaining 50 percent stake it did not already own for EUR 4.25 billion, giving it full control of the combined operator.
Orange ditches MasOrange brand in Spain, reverts to Orange Spain
France's Orange has dropped the MasOrange corporate brand in Spain and reverted to Orange Spain around two and half years after formalising its merger with Masmovil. The decision follows Orange's acquisition in June of the remaining 50 percent stake it did not already own for EUR 4.25 billion, giving it full control of the combined operator.
Vodafone, Ericsson test AI instant language translation feature
Vodafone and Ericsson have tested mobile network AI for instant language translation during standard voice calls, without the need for customers to have a modified smartphone or app. Testers were able to instantly translate conversations between people speaking in English, Germany, French, Italian and Spanish. The trial also tested live noise cancellation to enhance call clarity for customers in noisy/busy locations. This forms part of their joint 'Core Network of the Future' project to develop intelligent,
Vodafone, Ericsson test AI instant language translation feature
Paramount settles with US states to complete Warner Bros takeover
Paramount Skydance has reached a settlement with 12 states in the US to allow its planned merger with Warner Bros Discovery to go ahead. The company made commitments on keeping Paramount and Warner cable channels separate, as well as releasing a minimum number of films each year and ensuring a basic level of production in the US to protect local jobs in the film and TV industry. The settlement must still obtain court approval before it becomes valid.
Paramount settles with US states to complete Warner Bros takeover
Meta, NEC and Sumitomo plan petabit-class trans-Atlantic submarine cable
Meta, NEC and Sumitomo Electric Industries have begun collaborating on Petal, a trans-Atlantic submarine cable system designed to deliver petabit-class transmission capacity. The approximately 7,000-km system will connect the United States and France, with operations scheduled to begin in 2029. The companies describe Petal as the world's first commercial petabit optical submarine cable system.
Meta, NEC and Sumitomo plan petabit-class trans-Atlantic submarine cable
Motorola to debut collaboration with audio specialist Bang & Olufsen in coming months
Lenovo's Motorola Mobility unit has unveiled an audio partnership with the premium speaker brand Bang & Olufsen. The agreement brings Audio by Bang & Olufsen features to selected consumer devices from Motorola's flagship line-up, while implementing expert acoustic tuning fielded by its partner's specialist engineers. Initial activities under the agreement will be announced in the coming months, Motorola added.
Motorola to debut collaboration with audio specialist Bang & Olufsen in coming months
Klarna offers UK Max members free unlimited mobile plan
Finance network Klarna is now allowing Max tier members to sign up for an unlimited mobile plan in the Klarna app, at no extra cost, when switching over an existing mobile number. Klarna Mobile (powered by the Vodafone network) offers unlimited data, texts and calls, and 20GB per month of global roaming. Members can join Klarna Mobile through the Klarna app, transfer their number, install an eSIM and use the service. The Klarna Max tier costs GBP 44.99 per month and provides members with an annual benefit v
Klarna offers UK Max members free unlimited mobile plan
UK mobile sector calls for govt action to boost 5G network roll-out
UK mobile network operators are calling for government action to help deliver world-class mobile connectivity and drive economic growth across the UK. Industry group Mobile UK is launching its new 'Mobilise Britain' campaign to help deliver reforms needed to unlock investment and accelerate mobile network roll-out. The group warns that mobile connectivity infrastructure development is being held back by high spectrum costs, outdated planning rules, and obsolete regulations.
UK mobile sector calls for govt action to boost 5G network roll-out
Westcoast Cloud expands offering with Voice by Gamma
Westcoast Cloud, UK-based cloud distributor, is expanding its cloud marketplace offering with the launch of Voice by Gamma. This provides Westcoast partners with a new option to provide customers with Microsoft Teams-integrated calling services. Partners can provision and sell Voice by Gamma through the Westcoast Cloud marketplace. Westcoast Cloud COO Dan Simpson said adding Voice by Gamma will create a new "valuable recurring revenue opportunity" in partners' Microsoft business offerings.
Westcoast Cloud expands offering with Voice by Gamma
Spotify launches on Whale TVs worldwide
Whale TV has announced availability of Spotify on most TVs powered by the Whale TV OS. The integration brings the complete Spotify audio experience to Whale TV users worldwide - including music, podcasts, audiobooks and videos. Whale TV currently powers over 47.5 million monthly active TVs worldwide across more than 400 TV brand partners.
Spotify launches on Whale TVs worldwide
MobileX expands online retail presence with Amazon, Best Buy
US MVNO MobileX is expanding its digital retail operations through Amazon.com and BestBuy.com, providing shoppers with more choice nationwide. It is now offering MobileX SIM Starter Kits on Amazon.com and BestBuy.com - including Unlimited 30 (USD 24.88), Unlimited 10 (USD 14.88), Need a Hand (USD 4.88) and Build Your Own Plan (USD 9.88) options.
