Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (30/03/2026 - 02/04/2026)
This week’s roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.
The stories cover topics including direct-to-device calling, data centres, charitable giving, circular economy, quantum processing, 5G network expansion, revenue growth, emergency connectivity, and 5G standalone rollouts.
Here are our highlights:
monday
Vodafone Ireland takes a step closer to D2D launch
Vodafone Ireland has carried out a direct-to-device mobile video call with AST SpaceMobile, putting it a step closer to launching commercial services.
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Tata Communications Launches Data Centre Connectivity Platform for AI workloads
Tata Communications redefined resilience for the global digital economy with the launch of IZO™ Data Centre* Dynamic Connectivity, a software-defined platform designed to transform how enterprises connect their Data Centres in an increasing AI driven and distributed world.
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tuesday
Vodafone and WWF collect a million phones for charity
Vodafone and WWF have collected one million phones as part of a scheme to “promote a shift towards a more sustainable circular economy.”
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Google's 105-qubit Willow quantum processor opens for early access
Google is opening access to its next-generation Willow quantum processor. The hyperscaler’s "Willow Early Access Program" will give select research partners exclusive use of its hardware, which is currently not available to the public.
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Wednesday
Ericsson scores VTel Wireless 5G Standalone deal in US
Ericsson has won a contract to support VTel Wireless' 5G Standalone (5G SA) network rollout. As part of the agreement, Ericsson will provide its 5G Core and RAN to VTel, a regional US telco.
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Virgin Media O2 Teams Up with Ericsson and Nokia in Multi-Billion-Pound 5G Upgrade
Virgin Media O2 has signed new multi-year agreements worth hundreds of millions of pounds with Ericsson and Nokia to upgrade its UK mobile network, as part of its Mobile Transformation Plan.
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thursday
Huawei 2025 revenue growth plateaus despite EMEA gains
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei only managed to grow its revenues by 2.2% last year, which was in line with expectations and its competitors.
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AT&T signs deal worth $2 billion to upgrade emergency cellular network
AT&T has reached a deal to invest about $1 billion to improve the Commerce Department's FirstNet and deliver $1 billion in cost savings for the program via reduced rates, a U.S government agency said on Tuesday.
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