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All the latest news, insight and analysis regarding the latest innovations and research and development initiatives by BT, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Vodafone.
T-Mobile’s Kinetic Edge bet hinges on where physical AI will run
Physical AI is giving T-Mobile another shot at making edge computing pay. Kinetic Edge promises cheaper, lighter robots by shifting AI processing into distributed infrastructure, but proving wireless networks can support time-critical inference reliably remains the crucial test.
Telefónica turns to R&D to reinforce space platform credentials
The operator is participating in two R&D schemes that focus on integrating terrestrial and orbital networks and may provide tech backup for the operator as it jostles for a major supporting role in delivery of next-gen satellite services.
Telefónica and IQM take quantum computing to Madrid
Telefónica has again teamed up with Finland’s IQM Quantum Computers, this time to deliver the Community of Madrid’s first quantum computer, as the telco strengthens its foothold within Spain’s emerging quantum infrastructure and builds out its “sovereign” quantum ecosystem.
Telefónica ties with NOS to drive defence push at European level
Telefónica and NOS are combining 5G, edge, AI and secure communications expertise for defence applications, reflecting a wider European telco push to turn existing technology capabilities into new business as governments increase military investment.
Openreach fibre sensing nears ‘material scale’
Openreach closing in on commercial fibre sensing, seeking to turn its huge vast estate into a distributed monitoring network capable of spotting water and gas leaks, and potentially opening a new revenue stream from existing infrastructure. European peers follow suit…
6G: European telco leaders lay down migration markers
In depth: Deutsche Telekom, Orange, and Vodafone set out their conditions for 6G at Network X, mapping how Europe’s leading operators are converging on a pragmatic vision to protect 5G investments, minimise hardware disruption and making economics drive migration, albeit with differences remaining over spectrum sharing, core architecture, and timing…
BT networks R&D chief passes the baton
Chris Bramley set to take the reins of network and research strategy at BT, as Gabriela Styf Sjöman steps down.
Greece’s OTE preps AI Calling
DT-controlled Greek incumbent indicates it is close to releasing a next-gen call translation and assistance tool as part of wider, AI-infused portfolio expansion plans covering both the B2B and B2C markets.
Regulation drives innovation as Vodafone ‘cherry picks’ AI tools at pace
Vodafone’s Andy Linham says early regulation-driven security and compliance investment is paying dividends as the Group leans on an AI R&D framework to accelerate deployments, including the ‘least sexy, most impactful’ deployment so far…
Spain’s MásOrange puts rapid RoI at top of its AI priority list
The Spanish operator puts quick, tangible financial return at forefront of AI push, saying it is better to focus on developments with clear, direct P&L impact, and build momentum, than to ‘overthink’ and over-complicate.
Vodafone taps Nokia for AI-powered network slicing
Telco-vendor duo have combined 5G network slicing with agentic AI, showcasing the potential for enterprise-grade, mission-critical 5G SA services, and putting Vodafone Albania on the Group’s innovation map.