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Spain Mandates Four-Hour Network Uptime During Power Outages
New Spanish rules require mobile carriers to maintain service for at least four hours during blackouts, boosting emergency resilience.

Analysts Question SpaceX's $4.3 Trillion Revenue Forecast for 2040
SpaceX's projected $4.3 trillion revenue by 2040 faces intense skepticism. Critics argue the figure ignores market constraints and growth limits in the space industry.

AI data centers spark memory chip shortage that could raise car and medical device prices
A coalition of nine U.S. trade groups warns the Trump administration that AI-driven demand for DRAM chips is squeezing supply, threatening price hikes across automotive, medical and telecom sectors through 2027.

Britain's AI Ambition Hinges on Building a National-Scale Network
The UK has the talent and capital to lead in AI but lacks the digital infrastructure needed to support it. A new report warns that without a national-scale network, Britain risks falling behind global competitors.

Accenture Acquires Ookla, Owner of Speedtest, in Telecom Data Play
Accenture is buying Ookla, the company behind Speedtest.net. The deal boosts Accenture's telecom data and analytics capabilities.

Undersea Cables: The Fragile Backbone of Global Internet Connectivity
Nearly all intercontinental internet traffic travels through fragile undersea cables vulnerable to damage from ships anchors natural disasters.

German 'Accidental' Spin-Off Builds Microscopic Filters for 6G and Space
A German research spin-off developed microscopic terahertz filters for 6G, satellite communications, and quantum computing. The company, Lepto, emerged unexpectedly from academic work.

Tiny Space Laser Station Aims to Replace Subsea Internet Cables
A new compact optical ground station uses lasers to beam data from space, challenging the vulnerabilities of traditional subsea and terrestrial cables.