Devices Regulation US phone tariff exemptions welcomed but doubts remain A surprise US government decision to exempt smartphones, computers and a range of other products from reciprocal tariffs brought temporary relief to global suppliers, but analysts believe the switch underlines the elevated uncertainty facing global supply chains. By Joseph Waring
Airtel AST SpaceMobile Lynk Global Network Tech Operators Starlink T-Mobile US Verizon Vodafone Topic Hub: Satellite By Justin Springham
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Network Tech North America Nvidia April 14, 2025 Nvidia outlines $500B US production plan Nvidia unveiled plans to produce up to $500 billion-worth of AI infrastructure in the US over the next four years through its partnerships with TSMC, Foxconn, Wistron, Amkor Technology and SPIL. By Chris Donkin
Meta MTN Sub-Saharan Africa April 14, 2025 MTN, Meta combine to up app call quality MTN Group inked a partnership with Meta dedicated to improving the performance of voice and video calls made on applications across a dozen of the operator's markets, with early results from Nigeria showcasing promising gains. By Amiya Johar
GSMA Video April 14, 2025 Interview: Vivek Badrinath, GSMA (Full version) In an exclusive, Mobile World Live‘s Justin Springham sits down with Vivek Badrinath, GSMA’s new director general, in his first media interview since taking over from Mats Granryd.
Big Tech Topic Panel April 14, 2025 TOPIC PANEL: Connectivity Everywhere – Satellite Comms Comes of Age 17 April 2025 8:00am PDT | 11:00am EDT | 17:00 CEST Join our upcoming Satellite & NTN Topic Panel, where we’ll delve into the industry-wide push to bridge connectivity gaps in remote and underserved areas.
Ericsson April 14, 2025 Ericsson replaces head for Australia, NZ Ericsson promoted Ludvig Landgren to lead its Australia and New Zealand operations, replacing Emilio Romeo, who held the role for nine years and becomes executive strategic adviser for Southeast Asia. By Joseph Waring
Greater China Regulation April 14, 2025 China tariffs exempt some US semiconductor companies China’s new import tariffs reportedly provide an exemption for US semiconductor companies which outsource their manufacturing to Taiwan, a notice by a Chinese semiconductor association showed. By Mike Robuck
Europe Vodafone April 11, 2025 Vodafone, Vantage under fire in Germany Germany’s competition authority accused Vodafone Group and associate Vantage Towers of potentially violating antitrust law in their dealings with the country’s newest operator 1&1, in a preliminary legal assessment. By Chris Donkin
SURVEY REPORT: Network modernisation – How AI and data layers unlock fresh revenue potential April 11, 2025
