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  • Deal: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is 30% off right now on Amazon US May 12, 2026
    In our head-to-head comparison article, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S26+ traded blows – well, “blows” may be too strong a word considering how similarly the two performed. And as we noted in that article, the older 2025 Plus is cheaper. Right now, Amazon US has a 256GB Galaxy S25+ at $700 – that’s $300 less than when the phone launched. Meanwhile, the […]
  • T-Mobile MVNO lets an AI clone your voice, handle some of the calls for you May 12, 2026
    A Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) on T-Mobile's network, called REALLY, announced a new AI-based pilot project. It aims to build an AI assistant trained on your voice to handle trivial calls for you. The company's CEO says the AI clone is not meant to replace you, but to help focus on what's important. The feature is pretty straightforw […]
  • Verizon's new bundle gives you home internet and a mobile line for $69.99 per month May 12, 2026
    Verizon is introducing a new affordable bundle today. You pay $69.99 per month and get both Verizon mobile and Fios home internet. That Fios connection is a 300Mbps one for $19.99, and for mobile you're getting on the Unlimited Welcome plan for $50. Caveats? Sure, let's go through them. "Plus taxes and fees", first and foremost - that […]
  • Google introduces Googlebooks running Android May 12, 2026
    Move over, Chromebooks, Googlebooks are coming. That's right - Googlebooks. These aren't just laptops, you see - they are "designed for Gemini Intelligence", which sounds like Google desperately wanted to have a name that sounds close enough to Apple Intelligence, but maybe we're reading too much into it. Anyway, Googlebooks will hel […]
  • Google announces Gemini Intelligence features coming to Android later this year May 12, 2026
    Google today unveiled Gemini Intelligence, a suite of features coming to the Galaxy S26 series and Pixel 10 family "this summer". These features "will become available across your Android devices including your watch, car, glasses and laptops later this year", the company says. Gemini Intelligence can automate multi-step tasks for you, an […]
  • Honor Magic8 Pro is now part of the Android 17 beta program May 12, 2026
    Honor has announced that its flagship smartphone, the Magic8 Pro, has joined the Android 17 beta program and is now eligible to receive Android 17 Beta 3. In a press release, Honor confirmed that developers can now download the Android 17 Beta 3 on the Magic8 Pro to test new features, evaluate app compatibility, and prepare their apps for the upcoming Androi […]
  • IDC: India's smartphone market declined 4.1% in Q1, vivo still dominates May 12, 2026
    According to a new report by IDC today, India's smartphone market declined in shipment volume by 4.1% in the first quarter of this year (January to March). The total amount shipped during that quarter was 31 million units. Despite the falling volume, the market actually grew by 5.8% in value. Interestingly, IDC says "rising memory prices drove bran […]
  • Watch Google's The Android Show I/O Edition 2026 live here May 12, 2026
    Last week, Google announced that it is bringing back The Android Show: I/O Edition for a second consecutive year. The event will take place ahead of Google I/O 2026, which is scheduled for May 19 and 20. Unlike last year, this year’s show will not be an in-person event. Instead, it will be streamed online, and you can watch it using the embedded video player […]
  • Watch the Sony Xperia I VIII launch live May 12, 2026
    The Sony Xperia I VIII, which we've been hearing about for some time, will be unveiled on May 13. The launch will be live-streamed on YouTube starting at 2 AM UTC, and you can follow it with us by tuning in to the stream below. Sony hasn't detailed the specs sheet of the Xperia I VIII yet, but thanks to leaked renders, we know what the smartphone w […]
  • Honor Pad 20 launch imminent, design and key specs revealed May 12, 2026
    Honor has announced the Pad 20, a new mid-range Android tablet that is set to launch soon. The company has teased the tablet’s design and confirmed the available color options. In addition, an official product listing has revealed its key specifications ahead of launch. The Honor Pad 20 sports a 12.1-inch full-color paper-like LCD display that offers a 3K re […]

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  • Billionaire Xavier Niel offloads Proximus stake May 12, 2026
    French billionaire Xavier Niel, owner of Iliad Group, has sold his roughly 6% stake in Belgian telco Proximus, according to a recent filing. The post Billionaire Xavier Niel offloads Proximus stake appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • This German company is taking lessons learned to US MDUs May 12, 2026
    Podcasts Christian Breidenbach-Kaack, CEO of agnoss, says his company learned key lessons in Europe that can save American MDU owners big frustration. By Brad Randall, Broadband Communities With a playbook adapted for an efficient rollout in the US market, agnoss CEO Christian Breidenbach-Kaack says the level of services agnoss can offer to multi-dwelling un […]
    Bradford Randall
  • VMO2’s outlines new ‘Responsible Business Plan’ May 12, 2026
    This week, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has revealed its ‘Responsible Business Plan’, its ESG blueprint for the next half of the decade. The post VMO2’s outlines new ‘Responsible Business Plan’ appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • SoftBank to build its own batteries for AI data centres May 11, 2026
    The new unit will support SoftBank's expansive AI data centre ambitions The post SoftBank to build its own batteries for AI data centres appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • Verizon cuts hundreds more jobs as slimdown continues May 11, 2026
    According to a report from Business Insider, US mobile network operator Verizon is preparing to cut ‘several hundred’ jobs. The post Verizon cuts hundreds more jobs as slimdown continues appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • Ooredoo and du to land FIG cable in the UAE May 7, 2026
    Ooredoo Group today announced a partnership with du to land the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system in the UAE The post Ooredoo and du to land FIG cable in the UAE appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • The Netherlands: Strengthening Europe’s digital gateway through subsea connectivity May 7, 2026
    Since January, IOEMA B.V. has established itself in the Netherlands, bringing a new submarine cable company into the Dutch digital infrastructure ecosystem. The post The Netherlands: Strengthening Europe’s digital gateway through subsea connectivity appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • Telenor to launch Norwegian sovereign cloud business May 6, 2026
    Telenor is establishing a new Norwegian sovereign cloud company designed for organisations with the most stringent requirements for security, resilience and regulatory compliance The post Telenor to launch Norwegian sovereign cloud business appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • Cornerstone and StonesThro tap Neos Networks to support the ‘micro-edge’ May 5, 2026
    This week, Neos Networks has announced a new partnership with Cornerstone to connect StonesThro’s edge computing infrastructure. The post Cornerstone and StonesThro tap Neos Networks to support the ‘micro-edge’ appeared first on Total Telecom.
    Harry Baldock
  • EllaLink and MTNIMA land new Subsea Cable Branch in Nouadhibou May 5, 2026
    A new high-capacity, low-latency route to Europe, delivering diversity, resilience and trusted infrastructure essential to securing Mauritania’s digital sovereignty. EllaLink and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania today marked the successful landing of a new subsea cable in Nouadhibou, giving the country a second direct, diverse and secure connection to Euro […]
    Harry Baldock

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  • Why the edge finally has its killer use case May 12, 2026
    Connect (X) industry panel covers the transition to AI inferencing and infrastructure scaling The edge has been a conference talking point for the better part of a decade, but a panel at Connect (X) made a pretty convincing case that…
    Christian de Looper
  • Telus expands sovereign AI data center plans across Canada May 12, 2026
    Telus chief Darren Entwistle says the telco’s AI enabling capabilities delivered strong double-digit revenue growth of 22% in Q1 2026 In sum – what to know: B.C. expansion – Telus plans three sovereign AI data center facilities in British Columbia,…
    Juan Pedro Tomás
  • China moves 6G research into field testing May 12, 2026
    Guang Yang, senior principal analyst at Omdia, told RCR Wireless News that it’s almost clear that the 6GHz band will be the core band for early 6G deployments in China In sum – what to know: 6GHz trials – China…
    Juan Pedro Tomás
  • Vodafone pitches AI future on back of decent FY26 and UK FWA launch May 12, 2026
    Vodafone used its FY26 earnings call to outline how AI will reshape telecom networks and operations, while reporting stronger revenues, improved profits, robust African growth, and broadband momentum in the UK with a new FWA offer.  In sum – what…
    James Blackman
  • Verizon’s Srini Kalapala on betting on AI and edge computing May 11, 2026
    The carrier is increasing build activity by 20% while integrating AI to streamline construction Verizon is accelerating its network build activity by over 20% year-on-year, pushing past 30 million fiber premises passed with the Frontier acquisition, and betting heavily on…
    Christian de Looper
  • TIM CEO outlines the telco’s tower strategy May 11, 2026
    Pietro Labriola told investors that TIM is seeing interest from tower companies in developing around 6,000 additional sites, with a rollout pace of roughly 500 sites per year shared across operators. In sum – what to know: Tower strategy –…
    Juan Pedro Tomás
  • Telcos turn to Brussels to help make up €475bn sovereign AI infrastructure gap May 11, 2026
    The GSMA has issued a lobbying report to argue for sweeping regulatory reform in the EU as telcos face a €475 billion investment gap to catch up with rivals in other regions – and to deliver the sovereign infrastructure for…
    James Blackman
  • Telenor launches sovereign cloud venture in Norway May 8, 2026
    Telenor said the platform will operate from nationally controlled data centers in Norway and will remain separated from commercial global cloud environments In sum – what to know: Sovereign cloud – Telenor is creating a standalone Norwegian cloud company focused…
    Juan Pedro Tomás
  • Samsung, Qualcomm advance 5G FWA uplink performance May 8, 2026
    Sanil Ramachandran, director of technology at Samsung Electronics America, told RCR Wireless News that 5G PC1 technology could strengthen the position of 5G FWA as an alternative to fixed broadband services in both urban and rural markets In sum –…
    Juan Pedro Tomás
  • AI factories to football matches – Vodafone and BT show Euro model for sovereign telcos May 8, 2026
    Vodafone’s sovereign-cloud deal with AWS in Germany and BT’s brand refresh and UEFA deal in the UK, plus lots else, shows how European telcos are repositioning as trusted intermediaries for AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure. In sum – what…
    James Blackman

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