2025)

Written by Ilex Community Manager | 07-Nov-2025 10:23:01

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

The stories cover topics including AI chips, 5G networks, cloud computing, subsea cables, Australia's social media regulations, online safety, data centres and self-driving cars.

Here are our highlights:

monday_____________________________

Trump says China, other countries can't have Nvidia's top AI chips

Artificial intelligence giant Nvidia's most advanced chips will be reserved for U.S. companies and kept out of China and other countries, U.S. President Donald Trump said.

Read the full story here.

Nokia and CNT launch Ecuador’s first 5G network

Nokia and Corporación Nacional de Telecomunicaciones E.P. (CNT E.P.) have switched on Ecuador’s first commercial 5G network. The launch, powered by Nokia’s next-generation technology, promises speeds of up to 1.5Gbps, 10 times faster than 4G and ultra-low latency to deliver a new era of connectivity for users across the nation.

Read the full story here.

tuesday_____________________________

ChatGPT owner OpenAI signs $38bn cloud computing deal with Amazon

OpenAI has signed a $38bn (£29bn) contract with Amazon to access its cloud computing infrastructure, as the start-up continues its run of major partnerships to secure computing power.

Read the full story here.

Amazon announces US-Ireland subsea cable

Amazon Web Services (AWS) this week announced Fastnet, a new transatlantic cable system connecting Maryland and County Cork. Fastnet marks Amazon's first solo private subsea cable project, and the first cable to land in Maryland.

Read the full story here.

Wednesday___________________________

Reddit added to Australia's social media ban on under 16s

Popular forum site Reddit has been added to Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 that starts next month.

Read the full story here.

Microsoft becomes first company granted export license by US gov’t to ship Nvidia GPUs to UAE

Microsoft is the first company to be granted an export license by the Trump administration.

Read the full story here.

thursday____________________________

Vodafone UK Launches ‘The Open Line’ to Help Parents Tackle Online Safety Conversations

In partnership with the NSPCC, the campaign centres on the importance of conversations around staying safe online.

Read the full story here.

Exclusive: Google planning powerful AI data centre on tiny Australian Indian Ocean outpost

Google plans to build an AI data centre on Christmas Island after signing a cloud deal with the Department of Defence.

Read the full story here.

Friday______________________________

Musk expects Tesla's Full Self-Driving software to win full China approval in early 2026

Tesla CEO said he expects its Full Self-Driving software will be fully approved in China early next year.

Read the full story here.

Telia, Ericsson Strengthen 5G Technology Partnership across Nordic & Baltic Networks

Telia has extended Ericsson's RAN partnership across its networks in Sweden, Norway, Lithuania and Estonia.

Read the full story here.

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