Top 5 Telco Stories This Week That Might Have Been Missed ā¦
5 | UK Bans SIM Farms as Vodafone Blocks 73.5M Scam Texts
UK leads Europe in banning SIM farms amid fraud surge; Vodafone blocked 73.5 million scam messages in 2024 as fraud rose 19%, now 40% of UK crime.
The British government will become the first in Europe to ban the supply and possession of SIM farms, signalling a major escalation in the fight against mobile phone-enabled fraud. The new legislation, announced by UK Fraud Minister Lord Hanson, will take effect six months after the Crime and Policing Bill receives Royal Assent. Read more ...
4 | IBM & Ferrari HP Unveil Formula 1 Fan Engagement App
IBM & Scuderia Ferrari HP launch AI-powered mobile fan engagement App to reach 400m fans with real-time race data, insights, polls & historic highlights.
In a bold move to transform digital fan engagement in motorsport, IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP have unveiled a completely redesigned mobile application aimed at strengthening the connection between Ferrari's global fanbase—nearly 400 million strong—and the team's on-track performance. Read more ...
3 | Ookla: Morocco’s Broadband Growth for AFCON
Ookla reveals Morocco’s fixed broadband surged to 2.6 million lines, as hotels like La Mamounia hit 72 Mbps ahead of AFCON 2025 and rising tourism demand.
Global connectivity intelligence firm Ookla has published a detailed analysis of Morocco’s fixed network performance.
The report provides a timely perspective on the country’s digital readiness ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. Read more ...
2 | Fibre M&As: Zayo Buys 90k Miles & T-Mobile Targets 15M
Zayo snaps up 90k fibre miles for US$4.25bn; T-Mobile/EQT JV targets 15M homes. Deals show fibre's vital role in powering AI and the 5G/6G future.
The telecommunications sector is witnessing a period of intense strategic realignment, illustrated by significant merger and acquisition (M&A) activity centred on fibre optic infrastructure. Read more ...
1 | ETSI Maps 18 Use Cases for 6G Sensing Rollout
ETSI outlines 18 advanced use cases where 6G sensing could transform industries such as healthcare, transport and manufacturing with millimetre precision.
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has released a significant report forecasting how the integration of sensing capabilities into 6G networks could transform industries worldwide. Read more ...
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