Global Scans · Mobility · Weekly Summary

• [New] With 4G assure, your BT broadband connection will automatically switch to 4G mobile broadband when there is a fault with a 5G connection, ensuring that you do not lose connection to the internet. Cable.co.uk
• [New] With EVs set to represent half of all new car sales by 2035 under current policy scenarios, the IEA's outlook illustrates a clear and accelerating shift towards electric mobility, driven by technological advancements, strategic investments, and sustained policy support. EV Markets Reports
• [New] SES O3b mPOWER will be targeted to mobility, government, enterprise and cloud markets, with new onboarding plans for customers. Via Satellite
• [New] O2 Recycle gives consumers (on any mobile network) the opportunity to recycle mobiles, laptops and gaming consoles in return for cash. Virgin Media O2
• [New] By 2026 generative artificial intelligence will significantly alter 70% of the design and development effort for new web applications and mobile apps. Celonis
• [New] Only an EU-level approach will ensure that all member states are treated equally in respect of mobility of young people to the UK. Sky News
• [New] Ukraine's parliament passed a controversial bill on Thursday that will change the rules on civilian military mobilization in an effort to address fledgling manpower among its forces. The Guardian
• [New] China Mobile plans to launch intelligent interactive customer service applications, which could be widely used in government public services, finance, and other industries, significantly improving communication efficiency. Mobile World Live
• [New] We can now expect people to choose satellite services as they do mobile services, directly linking average consumers to the vast network of satellites orbiting our planet. SpaceNews
• [New] The MENA region is rapidly shifting towards dominance in mobile commerce, with expectations of a substantial double-digit portion of total online transaction value being generated through mobile platforms by 2025. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Mobile wallets offer a frictionless payment experience, and mobile e-commerce sales in the U.S. are projected to show remarkable growth, indicating the adoption rate of mobile wallet technology in making purchases. Boyd Hampers
• [New] Youth Mobility for Africa brings under one umbrella existing and new EU-funded programmes to promote learning mobility opportunities within Africa and between Africa and the EU. International Partnerships
• [New] Ukraine's Parliament passed a law today on military mobilization that will boost the number of its troops. CNBC
• [New] The new INR500 crore scheme to promote electric mobility in India will come into force from Monday and continue till the end of July. ETAuto.com
• [New] T-Mobile has been using AI to monitor its network for potential security threats and anomalies. AI Upbeat: Navigating the Future of Artificial Intellig
• With almost 5 billion mobile phone users in the world, health care providers and researchers are realizing the potential of using mobile technologies, such as mobile phones, portable computers, and personal digital assistants, for health services. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility Limited's and MG Motor India's partnership to develop charging infrastructure marks a significant milestone and will play a crucial role in accelerating India's energy transition. The Shillong Times
• Rakuten Mobile will continue its efforts to improve network quality and expand its range of services so that customers can enjoy best-in-class mobile services anywhere in Japan. MarketScreener
• Perhaps not by coincidence, T-Mobile's data scientists have new predictive models ready that will use customer data to predict how a customer might behave when they call customer support. PhoneArena
• T-Mobile is remarkably transparent about the speeds you can expect, noting in its FAQ that 50% of its customers see download speeds of 72 to 245 Mbps and upload speeds of 15 to 31 Mbps. Digital Trends
• Mobile wallets are gradually gaining popularity in India and it is projected that the digital payment mode will cross traditional methods like cash and cards in the coming years. Business Today
• Kenya presents a strong potential for the growth of electric mobility, with a growing young and urban population, and a government's willingness to promote sustainable solutions. Logistafrica.com
• While the world is still grappling with the full potential of 5G, researchers and industry leaders are already peering into the future, envisioning the next generation of mobile communication - 6G. GizChina Media

Last updated: 28 April 2024