--- title: Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (12/01/2026 - 16/01/2026) 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 (12/01/2026 - 16/01/2026) [![](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 data privacy, the semiconductor industry, artificial intelligence, digital keys, edge data centres, 4G and 5G connectivity, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), satellite connectivity and the smartphone market. Here are our highlights: monday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-15-29-4957-PM.jpeg?width=317&height=208&name=image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-15-29-4957-PM.jpeg)Telefónica Tech launches Self-Sovereign Identity tool Telefónica’s digital business unit has launched a solution aimed at businesses and public bodies which purports to give employees and users of public services sovereignty over their identity. Read the full story [here](https://www.telecoms.com/security/telef-nica-tech-launches-self-sovereign-identity-tool). ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-19-50-8614-PM.jpeg?width=317&height=208&name=image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-19-50-8614-PM.jpeg) # Qatar and UAE to join U.S.-led effort to bolster technology supply chain Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will soon join a U.S.-led initiative to secure AI and semiconductor supply chains, Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg told Reuters in an interview. Read the full story [here](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/qatar-uae-join-us-led-effort-bolster-technology-supply-chain-2026-01-11/). tuesday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-21-24-2439-PM.jpeg?width=317&height=209&name=image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-21-24-2439-PM.jpeg)Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is launching its own AI infrastructure initiative When Meta announced capital expenditure projections last year, the company made it known that it planned to spend big to build out capacity for its AI business. Read the full story [here](https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/12/mark-zuckerberg-says-meta-is-launching-its-own-ai-infrastructure-initiative/). # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-23-39-6262-PM.jpeg?width=317&height=208&name=image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-23-39-6262-PM.jpeg) # Apple, Google strike Gemini deal for revamped Siri in major win for Alphabet Apple will use Google's Gemini models for its revamped Siri coming later this year under a ‌multi-year deal that deepens the tech giants' alliance in the artificial intelligence era and bolsters Alphabet's position in the race against OpenAI. Read the full story [here](https://www.reuters.com/business/google-apple-enter-into-multi-year-ai-deal-gemini-models-2026-01-12/). Wednesday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-24-53-4783-PM.jpeg?width=317&height=209&name=image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-24-53-4783-PM.jpeg)Samsung Wallet Brings Keyless Vehicle Access to Toyota Owners Samsung Electronics announced that Samsung Wallet now supports Digital Key compatibility for select Toyota vehicles,1 starting in January 2026. Read the full story [here](https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/46667-samsung-wallet-brings-keyless-vehicle-access-to-toyota-owners). # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-26-45-1399-PM.jpeg?width=317&height=209&name=image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-26-45-1399-PM.jpeg) # Batelco, Qareeb launch Middle East’s first edge data centre  Batelco by Beyon has partnered with Qareeb Data Centers, the Middle East’s first edge data centre provider, to manage and operate its first edge data centre. Read the full story [here](https://capacityglobal.com/news/batelco-qareeb-data-centre/). thursday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-28-07-1795-PM.jpeg?width=317&height=209&name=image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-28-07-1795-PM.jpeg) # Boldyn remains on track with 4G and 5G rollout across the London Underground More than half of the 'underground' tube stations are now connected with 4G and 5G. Read the full story [here](https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/boldyn-remains-on-track-with-4g-and-5g-rollout-across-the-london-underground/). # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-29-16-8302-PM.jpeg?width=317&height=205&name=image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-29-16-8302-PM.jpeg) # Fixed Wireless Access Spending to Stay Above $10 Billion Through 2029 According to Dell'Oro Group, FWA continues to surge, supporting both residential and enterprise connectivity due to its ease of deployment along with the more widespread availability of 4G LTE and 5G Sub-6GHz networks. Read the full story [here](https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/46680-fixed-wireless-access-spending-to-stay-above-10-billion-through-2029). Friday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-30-11-2524-PM.jpeg?width=317&height=208&name=image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-30-11-2524-PM.jpeg) # SpaceX Cleared to Deploy 7,500 Additional Gen2 Starlink Satellites The FCC granted Space Exploration Holdings (SpaceX) a major authorization to advance its second-generation Starlink satellite system, marking a significant milestone in global broadband connectivity. Read the full story [here](https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/46679-spacex-cleared-to-deploy-7-500-additional-gen2-starlink-satellites). # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-31-17-9210-PM.jpeg?width=317&height=208&name=image-jpeg-Jan-15-2026-11-31-17-9210-PM.jpeg)Huawei reclaims china's top smartphone spot amid market dip Huawei has regained the title of China’s leading smartphone manufacturer for the first time in five years, narrowly edging ahead in a competitive market, according to Omdia. Read the full story [here](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-devices-platforms/19621-huawei-reclaims-chinas-top-smartphone-spot-amid-market-dip.html). \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_   Posted on 16th January 2026 in [5G](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/5g), [AI](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/ai), [Apple](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/apple), [Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/artificial-intelligence), [Data Centre](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/data-centre), [Infrastructure](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/infrastructure), [Network](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/network), [Telecoms](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telecoms), [Technology](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/technology), [Google](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/google), [4G](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/4g), [satellite](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/satellite), [connectivity](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/connectivity), [Semiconductors](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/semiconductors), [Starlink](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/starlink), [ChatGPT](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/chatgpt), [Meta](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/meta), [Huawei](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/huawei), [Telefónica](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telefónica), [FWA](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/fwa), [Qatar](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/qatar), [UAE](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/uae), [Batelco](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/batelco) - [5G](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/5g) - [AI](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/ai) - [Apple](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/apple) - [Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/artificial-intelligence) - [Data Centre](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/data-centre) - [Infrastructure](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/infrastructure) - [Network](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/network) - [Telecoms](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telecoms) - [Technology](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/technology) - [Google](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/google) - [4G](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/4g) - [satellite](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/satellite) - [connectivity](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/connectivity) - [Semiconductors](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/semiconductors) - [Starlink](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/starlink) - [ChatGPT](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/chatgpt) - [Meta](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/meta) - [Huawei](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/huawei) - [Telefónica](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telefónica) - [FWA](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/fwa) - [Qatar](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/qatar) - [UAE](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/uae) - [Batelco](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/batelco) [Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (19/01/2026 - 23/01/2026)](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/global-b2b-tech-telecoms-news-19/01/2026-23/01/2026) [Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (05/01/2026 - 09/01/2026)](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/global-b2b-tech-telecoms-news-05/01/2026-09/01/2026) ### 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.