Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (07/07/2025 - 11/07/2025)
This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.
The stories cover topics including electric cars, 5G expansion, data protection, Artificial Intelligence, chip production, subsea connectivity, in-flight connectivity, M&S and Co-Op's cuber attacks and Starlink's mobile services in Ukraine.
Here are our highlights:
monday
Vodafone UK to Fully Electrify Fleet by 2026, a Year Ahead of Target
Vodafone UK is set to fully electrify its car fleet by 2026 – one year ahead of schedule – as part of Vodafone Group’s broader commitment to achieving net zero emissions across its operations by 2030.
Read the full story here.
T-Mobile completes $2bn Florida 5G expansion
T-Mobile has completed a $2 billion, multi-year network expansion project across the state of Florida. As a result, the move will offer significantly faster 5G speeds, broader coverage and improved emergency communication systems to millions of residents.
Read the full story here.
tuesday
BRICS leaders to call for data protections against unauthorized AI use
Leaders of the BRICS group of developing nations will call for protections against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence (AI) to avoid excessive data collection and allow mechanisms for fair payment.
Read the full story here.
Third of chip production could face copper supply disruptions by 2035, PwC report says
Climate change threatens 32% of chip industry's copper supply by 2035-PwC report. Read the full story here.
Wednesday
IBM rolls out new chips and servers, aims for simplified Ai
International Business Machines (IBM) on Tuesday announced a new line of data center chips and servers that it says will be more power-efficient than rivals and will simplify the process of rolling out AI in business operations.
Read the full story here.
du and Omantel Activate Oman Emirates Gateway to Boost Regional Connectivity
du and Omantel announced the activation of the OEG, a 275km international fibre optic submarine cable system.
Read the full story here.
thursday
Virgin Atlantic Becomes First UK Airline to Adopt Starlink In-Flight Connectivity
The airline will begin installing streaming-quality Wi-Fi on its Boeing 787s, Airbus A350s, and A330neos from Q3 2026.
Read the full story here.
Google unveils 'Sol': First-ever subsea cable linking Florida to Europe
Google has unveiled a new transatlantic subsea cable system named Sol, which will connect the United States with Bermuda, the Azores, Spain, and Portugal.
Read the full story here.
Friday
Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks
The National Crime Agency (NCA) says a 20-year-old woman was arrested in Staffordshire, and three males - aged between 17 and 19 - were detained in London and the West Midlands.
Read the full story here.
Ukraine to launch Starlink mobile services in 2026, Kyivstar says
Ukraine is set to become the first country in Europe to launch direct-to-cell mobile services via Starlink, following an agreement between Kyivstar, the country’s largest mobile operator, and Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Read the full story here.