Telco Partners & Suppliers

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Partnerships & Alliances

O2 makes latest AI move with refreshed Capgemini deal

Operator to implement AI solutions from Capgemini under renewed agreement, seeking to develop new services and drive user experience improvements…

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Partnerships & Alliances

Telefónica said to advance defence push with NATO innovation tie-up

Telco reportedly set to provide access to R&D infrastructure, including The ThinX lab and quantum comms network, through the defence org’s innovation scheme. Development expands Telefónica’s NATO relationship, as it looks to ramp up defence investment…

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Partnerships & Alliances

Airtel Africa looks to the stars for rural coverage with Starlink deal

Telco set to bring direct-to-device satellite services to customers in all of its markets, starting in 2026, with goal of boosting rural coverage. The move also sees Starlink continue to expand into Africa despite regulatory scrutiny in several markets…

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