This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.

The stories cover India's telecom numbering system, Deepseek bans, private 5G networks, malicious mobile apps, the international AI declaration, cloud regions, wearable tech, the risks of fake AI-generated content to banks and the 6G Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking program.

Here are our highlights:

monday_____________________________

India to revamp numbering system to free up resources and cut spam calls

India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority has announced a major overhaul of the country’s telecom numbering system.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/42WV6eq

US and APAC allies move to ban DeepSeek from government devices

The same geopolitical logic being used to ban TikTok apparently applies to DeepSeek too. A couple of US lawmakers have introduced the cryptically named “No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act”.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3WS6LHi

tuesday___________________________

EE launches UK’s first 5G StandAlone network at Wembley Stadium

UK mobile operator EE has completed upgrades at Wembley Stadium, which it claims is the UK’s first sports venue to have a bespoke and permanent 5G standalone network.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/40RPTld

Apple and Google take down malicious mobile apps from their app stores

Apple and Google have pulled as many as 20 apps from their respective app stores after security researchers found the apps were carrying data-stealing malware for almost a year.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/40W9ocF

Wednesday___________________________

UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration

The statement, signed by dozens of countries including France, China and India, pledges an "open", "inclusive" and "ethical" approach to the technology's development.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4b0jSwe

Tencent Cloud launches first Middle East cloud region in Saudi Arabia

China's Tencent Cloud has launched its first cloud region in the Middle East. Located in Saudi Arabia, the cloud region has two availability zones and will be operational this year.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4gFJX4T

thursday____________________________

Medical intervention could unleash growth in wearables market

Wearables shipments are set for steady growth over the next few years, but there are one or two outlying catalysts that could dramatically alter the market's trajectory.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4hDuuU2

HFR mobile Deploys Korea’s First Private 5G Public Safety Network

HFR mobile has successfully deployed the first-ever Private 5G public safety solution for the local government. As part of this project, HFR mobile installed a 5G core and base station at the Gimcheon City Integrated Control Center.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4hwZIwb

FRIDAY____________________________

AI-generated content raises risks of more bank runs, UK study shows

Fake news generated by AI and spread on social media is heightening the risks of bank runs, according to a new study that says lenders must improve monitoring to detect when disinformation risks impacting customer behaviour.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/41cYQHo

Keysight Enhances 6G and AI Research with New EU Collaborations

Keysight is enhancing Europe’s 6G research and innovation landscape by participating in two projects that are a part of the 6G Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking, a research and innovation program co-funded by the EU.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4hTTEO3

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Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (10/02/2025 - 14/02/2025)