Rogers Screen Break: Five-Year, $50 million commitment to help youth balance screen timeTORONTO, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers today kicked off its Screen Break national school program with Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage. Yesavage spoke to hundreds of students from local schools at Toronto Metropolitan University about healthy screen use and active living, part of a new national program to help Canadian families address excessive screen use in youth. “I’m thrilled to be back in Toronto t ...

在实践中，胡波代表也精准捕捉到山东人工智能发展的需求与痛点。他认为，当前人工智能需求已 向政务、工业炼化制造、海洋港口能源、医疗等重点行业核心场景集聚，但应用落地仍面临算力使用及 训练成本偏高、中小企业数智化起步晚难沉淀高质量数据集、传统产业与解决方案服务商对接不畅且改 造投入意愿不强等问题。 针对这些问题，胡波代表聚焦"数算智"全要素新质生产力核心布局提出四点建议：一是重点发力政 务、炼化、海洋、医疗、农业等需求旺盛领域，优先推动人工智能赋能应用，助力培育行业级、场景级 大模型和智能体；二是出台算力使用与建设专项补贴等多元化政策，降低市场主体应用门槛，减轻项目 建设运营压力，促进算力消纳；三是完善生态协同机制，推进高质量数据集建设，推广轻量化数据治理 工具，依托可信数据空间构建安全高效的数据流通体系，实现龙头企业与中小企业互利共赢；四是加快 培育示范场景，以"人工智能+"行动为牵引，打造标杆应用、推广成熟模式，放大对数字经济发展的带 动效应。 胡波代表表示，下一步将把两会精神带回工作岗位，以更实举措推动人工智能创新发展，为山东现 代化产业体系建设、高质量发展贡献央企力量。 （记者 郑芷南） 胡波代表表示，此 ...

中新社北京1月28日电 (记者 刘育英)中国工业和信息化部28日发布2025年通信业统计公报。数据显示， 中国通信基础设施建设成果显著，"双千兆"网络覆盖持续深化，算力网络协同发展成效突出，实现提档 升级。 2025年全年移动互联网月户均流量(DOU)达20.74GB/户·月，12月当月DOU达23.04GB/户，均达到历史 新高。移动物联网终端接入流量保持快速增长，同比增长42.7%。 2025年，中国信息通信基础设施提档升级。在"双千兆"网络建设方面，超额完成"十四五"规划目标，实 现县县通千兆、所有乡镇及95%以上行政村通5G。截至2025年底，5G基站数达483.8万个。具备千兆网 络服务能力的10G PON端口数达3162万个，是"十四五"规划目标的2.6倍。5G-A(5G网络的演进和升级版 本)覆盖超330个城市，首批168个小区、工厂和园区的万兆光网试点顺利开展。 统计公报还显示，2025年，中国通信业研发经费占电信业务收入比重提升至4.6%，顺利完成"十四五"规 划发展目标(4.5%)。中国5G标准必要专利声明量全球占比达42%，6G系统架构与关键技术验证取得阶 段性成果，人工智能与通信技术融 ...

Telecom Italia investors approved a long-delayed plan to convert the company’s savings shares into ordinary stock, simplifying the former phone monopoly’s capital structure https://t.co/raWaMe4tNM ...

Core Insights - The TELUS cross-border study indicates a strong demand for companies to earn trust in AI through collaboration, transparency, and accountability [1] Group 1: Public Sentiment on AI - 90% of respondents in both Canada and the U.S. believe AI should be regulated, highlighting a near-universal call for robust governance [1] - Approximately 70% of respondents want companies to solicit and consider customer feedback on AI deployment [1] - Over 75% of respondents desire companies to assess potential harms of AI before releasing new tools and to provide clear explanations of AI usage [1] Group 2: AI Adoption Rates - 85% of Canadians and 89% of Americans report using AI, indicating widespread acceptance and integration of the technology [1] Group 3: Recommendations for Building Trust - Companies should collaborate across sectors to establish ethical standards that ensure safety while promoting innovation [1] - Clear explanations and human oversight are essential for critical AI decisions [1] - Diverse perspectives should be integrated throughout the AI development process to create equitable systems [1] Group 4: TELUS's Commitment and Leadership - TELUS has established itself as a leader in human-centric technology, focusing on responsible AI development [1] - The company has engaged in various initiatives, including partnerships with Indigenous communities and contributions to international AI forums [1] - TELUS has received multiple awards for its responsible AI practices and was the first telecom to sign a voluntary AI code of conduct in Canada [1]

Core Viewpoint - VEON Ltd. anticipates positive financial performance for 2025, driven by Kyivstar Group's preliminary estimates and strong execution across its operating companies [2]. Group 1: Financial Estimates - Kyivstar Group estimates revenue growth for the year ended December 31, 2025, will range between 24% and 26% year-on-year compared to 2024 [6]. - Adjusted EBITDA growth is also expected to fall within the same range of 24% to 26% year-on-year [6]. - Capex Intensity for the year is projected to be between 29% and 31% [6]. Group 2: Investment Plans - Together with VEON, Kyivstar plans to invest USD 1 billion in Ukraine from 2023 to 2027, focusing on infrastructure, technological development, charitable donations, and strategic acquisitions [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Kyivstar Group Ltd. is a leading digital operator in Ukraine, providing a wide range of connectivity and digital services, including mobile and fixed-line voice and data, ride-hailing, e-health, digital TV, and enterprise solutions [3]. - VEON serves nearly 150 million connectivity users and over 140 million digital users across five countries, emphasizing technology-driven services that promote economic growth [4].

Core Insights - Rogers Communications has introduced Rogers Satellite for all customers on 5G+ plans in Atlantic Canada at no extra cost for up to 24 months, enhancing connectivity in areas with limited traditional wireless coverage [1][2][4] - The service is also available to all Canadians for a fee of $15/month, indicating a strategic move to expand customer base and service offerings [1][4] Group 1: Service Expansion - The inclusion of Rogers Satellite in 5G+ plans aims to provide better value and connectivity for customers in Atlantic Canada, where traditional wireless networks cover only 28% of the region [2] - Rogers Satellite supports essential applications like WhatsApp, Google Maps, and text-to-911, improving safety and connectivity during adverse weather conditions and in remote areas [2][3] Group 2: Market Positioning - Rogers Communications claims to be the only wireless provider in Canada offering satellite-to-mobile services, positioning itself as a leader in the market [4] - The service automatically connects customers' phones in areas without cell service, enhancing user experience and reliability [3]

🚨HUGE: DEUTSCHE TELEKOM RUNNING VALIDATORS ON $THETAConfirmed by recent posts, @mms_Blockchain (the Web3 arm of telecommunications giant @deutschetelekom) is running validator nodes on @Theta_Network."Running validators feels like a natural extension of what we already do every day, operate critical infrastructure with reliability and security as the baseline." ...

Group 1 - SoftBank Group is in discussions to invest up to $30 billion in OpenAI, which is seeking up to $100 billion in new capital [1][4] - SoftBank holds approximately 11% stake in OpenAI after a recent $22.5 billion investment [2] - The company's shares rose over 8% following the news, later stabilizing at a 3.7% increase [1] Group 2 - SoftBank is actively repositioning itself around artificial intelligence, having sold stakes in Nvidia and T-Mobile to fund its investment in OpenAI [3] - OpenAI requires substantial funding for AI model development, computing needs, and talent retention, with a potential valuation of up to $830 billion if the funding is successful [4] - OpenAI plans to slow down hiring due to advancements in AI that allow for increased output with smaller teams [5]

Core Insights - Juniper Research announced the winners of the Future Digital Awards for Telco Innovation 2026, recognizing leading companies in various categories including roaming, messaging, networks, and fraud prevention [1][19]. Messaging & CPaaS Innovation - Infobip won Platinum for Best AI Agent Solution and was recognized as CPaaS Provider of the Year [1]. - Tata Communications Kaleyra.ai received Platinum for Customer Data Platform Solution [1]. - Other notable winners include LINK Mobility and Comviva, with multiple awards in messaging solutions [3][5]. Network & Connectivity Innovation - Infobip's AI Agent for WhatsApp Flows & Destination Scoring for WhatsApp won Platinum for Best Cellular IoT Initiative [2]. - BTS's TALKINGbits secured Gold in the same category, showcasing advancements in AI-driven solutions [2][9]. Security & Fraud Innovation - Cellusys was awarded Platinum for Best Roaming Analytics & Fraud Platform, emphasizing the importance of addressing challenges in roaming analytics and fraud [7]. - Enea received Platinum for Best AI-powered Messaging Fraud Detection Solution, highlighting its commitment to secure messaging [15]. - TNS celebrated dual wins for Best Branded Calling Solution and Best Robocalling Mitigation Solution, reinforcing its leadership in voice channel security [16]. Notable Company Statements - Cellusys CEO highlighted the significance of their award in addressing mobile operators' challenges in roaming analytics and fraud [7]. - Sinch's VP emphasized the validation of their AI-powered RCS solution, aimed at enhancing operator capabilities [8]. - Tata Communications' VP noted the importance of their award in reimagining customer engagement through secure messaging platforms [14].