The rise of Oracle and the Ellison family Oracle is reportedly part of a consortium that will acquire an 80 percent stake in TikTok US, according to the Wall Street Journal. Next target may be Warner Bros Discovery. What more could be coming?https://www.telecompaper.com/share/commentary/--1548379

Google faces GBP 5 billion UK lawsuit over online search dominance www.telecompaper.com/news/google-...

Ericsson’s Q1 EBITDA jumps 36% 💥 as US carriers stock up ahead of tariff fears. Sales flat elsewhere. But Ericsson warns of “increased uncertainty” around tariffs and macro conditions. 🔗 www.telecompaper.com/news/ericsso...

No surprise in the Netherlands: #WhatsApp (still) rules (94% use, 90% daily). Only 33% of 16–24 y/o use #Facebook daily. How fast will #Bluesky and #Signal grow in the Netherlands in today’s digital landscape? www.telecompaper.com/news/nine-in...

🔝The Netherlands is now in Signal’s global top 5, with well over 900K users. Growth outpaces neighboring countries, with a surge in downloads since early 2025. Signal topped Dutch app stores in Feb & Mar. 🔗 ow.ly/C2ze50Vop1K

WhatsApp launches a Dutch charm offensive: “Your privacy is our priority.” But criticism grows, and more users are switching to apps like Signal. 👉 ow.ly/xrx050VmnQs

Dutch parliament wants to halt migration to US clouds. Push for digital sovereignty and a fully Dutch cloud. SIDN’s move to AWS now in doubt. 🌐🇳🇱 ow.ly/pXTm50Vm5oT

Last week in telecoms: Apple replaces the iPhone SE, TIM and Dazn get new investors, and Meta bypasses Europe with a massive subsea cable. MWC 2024 is heating up with news on 6G, open RAN, and satellite networks. 📱🌍🚀 Read more: ow.ly/wHRu50V56e4

Last week: France is going big on AI—Orange, Iliad & Bouygues partner up, while the UAE invests in data centers. Meanwhile, Starlink disrupts broadband, and 1&1 struggles with its network. Big shifts ahead in telecom! Read more: bit.ly/3SBXQqz

🚀 Big moves in telecom & AI this week! From Ericsson’s latest RAN solutions to Musk’s $97B bid for OpenAI. Plus, CityFibre’s first full profit year, Nokia’s new CEO & major AI investments from Orange and Free Mobile. #telecom #AI #5G #innovation - www.telecompaper.com/dossier/top-...