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• [New] Total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in Italy will decline at a CAGR of 0.5% over the forecast period 2024-2029, due in decline in revenues from mobile voice & messaging, fixed voice and pay-TV segments. Research and Markets
• [New] T-Mobile says its goal is to eliminate mobile dead zones for good by way of 657 Starlink satellites that will be used exclusively for cellphone service. Yahoo Tech
• [New] Mobility Services: Enhanced satellite coverage supports growing demand for in-flight, maritime, and remote land connectivity, sectors expected to see double-digit growth rates through 2030 (Satellite Today). Image2003.com
• [New] Russian occupation officials are using the threat of disconnecting residents of occupied Ukraine from mobile communications networks in order to coerce passportization. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] For Mobile Network Operators, Google, and Apple, the evolving messaging landscape presents a multifaceted opportunity for brands across SMS, RCS, and emerging Network APIs. MEF
• [New] Total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in Portugal will grow at a CAGR of 1.4% over the forecast period 2024-2029, led by contribution from mobile data and fixed broadband segments. Research and Markets
• [New] A smooth pilot could position Tesla as a mobility services leader, slashing urban travel costs by up to 70% and potentially eclipsing its core car-sales business. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Ukrainian citizens in the EU, and vice versa, will pay no additional charges for using all mobile services, including calls, SMS, and data. Eunews
• [New] Mobile Wallet & Contactless EBT Pilot USDA's Food & Nutrition Service launched a mobile-payment pilot in Illinois, Massachusetts, Oklahoma - and soon expanding to California and others Eligible SNAP recipients will tap their smartphone or watch at checkout-no physical card needed. Scale Research
• By 2025, devices utilizing 5G connections will account for about 50% of all mobile data traffic, reinforcing the need for businesses to adapt rapidly. Ana Crudu
• Musk's vision of a fully autonomous ride-hailing service could revolutionise transportation, reducing costs, improving accessibility, and reshaping urban mobility. FleetPoint
• Fast forward to 2024, when 58.7% of global website traffic was driven by mobile internet devices such as phones, tablets and laptops, a figure expected to rise to 60.9% in 2025. Disruption Banking
• Mobile operators could act as verified identity issuers, providing attributes (like verified phone number or account status) directly into Apple's framework. Telecom Ramblings
• By October, T-Mobile will extend emergency texting to all mobile users with compatible phones, beyond just T-Mobile customers, building on its existing 911 texting capability. TESLARATI
• Chile's total telecom and pay-TV service revenue is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 2.6% from 2024 to 2029, primarily from mobile data and fixed broadband segments. Yahoo Finance
• 75% of the phones used by T-Mobile customers will work on the satellite service. TahawulTech.com
• The only applications with high adoption and high data rate requirements will impact the growth of traffic on mobile networks globally. Mobile Europe
• As Alcatel launches its new range of smartphones in India, the collaboration with DT will allow them to deliver seamless, personalized experiences that enhance how users interact with their mobile devices. Digital Turbine, Inc.
• While the Robotaxi service will be tightly controlled for now, its arrival marks a major milestone in Tesla's self-driving ambitions and could reshape the urban mobility landscape if scaled successfully. TeslaNorth.com
• By aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and capitalising on a robust regional network, Joby Aviation sets a compelling precedent for sustainable urban mobility. Go-Pips
• Total telecom service revenue in Cameroon will increase at a five-year CAGR of 4.6% over 2024-2029, driven by growth in mobile data and fixed broadband services. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 13 July 2025