--- title: Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (02/06/2025 - 06/06/2025) description: In this week's news roundup, we looked at the top news stories from the global B2B tech & telecoms industry. image: https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hubfs/Updated%20Ilex%20Blog%20Images.jpg --- [![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ilex%20Content%20Logo_High%20Res%20copy-1.png?width=2048&height=1229&name=Ilex%20Content%20Logo_High%20Res%20copy-1.png)](http://www.ilexcontent.com) - [Home](https://www.ilexcontent.com) - [Our Services](https://weare.ilexcontent.com/our-services) - [Blog](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.ilexcontent.com/#contact) # Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (02/06/2025 - 06/06/2025) [![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hubfs/Updated%20Ilex%20Blog%20Images.jpg)](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hubfs/Updated%20Ilex%20Blog%20Images.jpg) This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry. The stories cover topics including mobile mast upgrades, the UK government's AI copyright plan, data centres, phone theft, satellite messaging, AI-big data services, covert social media tracking, subsea cables and EU digital strategies. Here are our highlights: monday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jun-02-2025-08-34-10-8754-AM.jpeg?width=317&height=208&name=image-jpeg-Jun-02-2025-08-34-10-8754-AM.jpeg)50 mobile masts upgraded to boost rural UK connectivity The UK Government has announced 50 existing mobile masts across England, Scotland and Wales have been upgraded to improve rural mobile coverage. Read the full story [here](https://www.telecoms.com/wireless-networking/50-mobile-masts-upgraded-to-boost-rural-uk-connectivity). ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jun-02-2025-08-36-58-1310-AM.jpeg?width=317&height=209&name=image-jpeg-Jun-02-2025-08-36-58-1310-AM.jpeg) Government AI copyright plan suffers fourth House of Lords defeat The House of Lords has dealt a fourth defeat to the government over its plans to allow tech companies to use copyrighted material to train their models. Read the full story [here](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyrgv2n190o). tuesday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jun-04-2025-02-31-43-7508-PM.jpeg?width=317&height=208&name=image-jpeg-Jun-04-2025-02-31-43-7508-PM.jpeg)Vodafone and Three Finalize Merger to Become UK's Largest Telco Vodafone Group and CK Hutchison Group have announced that the merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK successfully completed on 31 May 2025.  Read the full story [here](https://www.thefastmode.com/mobile-network-operators-m-a/42249-vodafone-and-three-finalize-merger-to-become-uks-largest-telco). # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jun-04-2025-02-33-28-9961-PM.jpeg?width=317&height=208&name=image-jpeg-Jun-04-2025-02-33-28-9961-PM.jpeg)Google pledges $7bn to expand Iowa data centre footprint Google is expanding its data centre footprint in Iowa, announcing plans to double its total spend in the Hawkeye State. Read the full story [here](https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/google-pledges-7bn-to-expand-iowa-data-center-footprint/). Wednesday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jun-06-2025-11-29-22-9150-AM.jpeg?width=317&height=208&name=image-jpeg-Jun-06-2025-11-29-22-9150-AM.jpeg) # Apple and Google clash with police and MPs over phone thefts Senior figures at Apple and Google have clashed with the police over its recommendations for how best to deal with phone theft in the UK. Read the full story [here](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4ge8k5dn7go). ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jun-04-2025-02-38-47-9809-PM.jpeg?width=317&height=207&name=image-jpeg-Jun-04-2025-02-38-47-9809-PM.jpeg) # Telstra launches satellite messaging in Australia Australian telco Telstra has launched what it says is the first satellite to mobile text messaging service in the country, but doesn’t overhype its current capabilities. Telstra Satellite Messaging is based on SpaceX’s Starlink Direct to Cell, and will allow eligible customers to send text messages when they are outside the coverage area of its normal network. Read the full story [here](https://www.telecoms.com/satellite/telstra-launches-satellite-messaging-in-australia). thursday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jun-06-2025-11-24-27-6752-AM.jpeg?width=317&height=208&name=image-jpeg-Jun-06-2025-11-24-27-6752-AM.jpeg)Omantel, GlobalTech Ink AI-Big Data Revenue Sharing Deal Omantel and GlobalTech Corporation announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a collaboration on AI & Big Data services. Read the full story [here](https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/42337-omantel-globaltech-ink-ai-big-data-revenue-sharing-deal). # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jun-05-2025-10-49-29-1582-AM.jpeg?width=317&height=209&name=image-jpeg-Jun-05-2025-10-49-29-1582-AM.jpeg)Meta found 'covertly tracking' Android users via Instagram and Facebook Google says Meta and search engine company Yandex used Android capabilities "in unintended ways that blatantly violate our security and privacy principles". Read the full story [here](https://news.sky.com/story/meta-found-covertly-tracking-android-users-through-instagram-and-facebook-13379083). Friday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jun-06-2025-11-13-02-9246-AM.jpeg?width=317&height=208&name=image-jpeg-Jun-06-2025-11-13-02-9246-AM.jpeg) # Google, Chile sign deal for new subsea cable Google has signed a deal with the Chilean government to build a 14,800-kilometre submarine data cable across the Pacific Ocean, connecting Australia and Asia.   Read the full story [here](https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/google-chile-subsea-cable). # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jun-06-2025-11-20-49-5219-AM.jpeg?width=317&height=209&name=image-jpeg-Jun-06-2025-11-20-49-5219-AM.jpeg)EU Unveils Global Digital Strategy with Focus on Cybersecurity and AI European Commission and the High Representative are setting out a joint vision for the EU's external action for digital. Read the full story [here](https://www.thefastmode.com/investments-and-expansions/42374-eu-unveils-global-digital-strategy-with-focus-on-cybersecurity-and-ai\).   \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_   Posted on 06th June 2025 in [AI](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/ai), [Apple](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/apple), [Big Data](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/big-data), [Cloud](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/cloud), [CyberSecurity](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/cybersecurity), [Data Centre](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/data-centre), [Digital](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/digital), [Middle East](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/middle-east), [Network](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/network), [Telecoms](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telecoms), [Subsea Cable](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/subsea-cable), [Technology](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/technology), [Telecom](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telecom), [Google](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/google), [satellite](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/satellite), [connectivity](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/connectivity), [Vodafone](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/vodafone), [European Union](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/european-union), [Meta](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/meta), [Telstra](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telstra), [Three UK](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/three-uk), [UK Government](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/uk-government), [copyright](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/copyright), [Satellite messaging](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/satellite-messaging), [Omantel](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/omantel) - [AI](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/ai) - [Apple](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/apple) - [Big Data](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/big-data) - [Cloud](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/cloud) - [CyberSecurity](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/cybersecurity) - [Data Centre](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/data-centre) - [Digital](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/digital) - [Middle East](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/middle-east) - [Network](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/network) - [Telecoms](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telecoms) - [Subsea Cable](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/subsea-cable) - [Technology](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/technology) - [Telecom](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telecom) - [Google](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/google) - [satellite](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/satellite) - [connectivity](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/connectivity) - [Vodafone](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/vodafone) - [European Union](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/european-union) - [Meta](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/meta) - [Telstra](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telstra) - [Three UK](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/three-uk) - [UK Government](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/uk-government) - [copyright](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/copyright) - [Satellite messaging](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/satellite-messaging) - [Omantel](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/omantel) [Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (09/06/2025 - 13/06/2025)](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/global-b2b-tech-telecoms-news-09/06/2025-13/06/2025) [Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (26/05/2025 - 30/05/2025)](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/b2b-tech-telecoms-news-30-05-2025) ### Recent Posts ### Recent Comments [![Ilex Content](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hubfs/ilexcontent_April2019/Images/logo-small.png)](https://www.ilexcontent.com/) [Email](mailto:info@ilexcontent.com) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/ilexcontent) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ilex-content-strategies) Copyright 2023 © Ilex Content Strategies Ltd.