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NYSE:TEF 29 May 2025 - 7 February 2026

Liberty Global stock price climbs as LBTYA pops and rare Class B spike rattles weekend watchlists

Liberty Global stock price climbs as LBTYA pops and rare Class B spike rattles weekend watchlists

Liberty Global’s Class A shares closed up 4.3% at $11.75 Friday, while Class B surged as much as 139% to a 52-week high before paring gains. The move followed news of a five-year AI partnership with Google Cloud and reports of a possible £2 billion Netomnia acquisition by Liberty’s U.K. fibre joint venture. Investors await full-year results later this month.
Netskope stock rises as Telefónica Tech rolls out “Security Edge” service in UK, Ireland

Netskope stock rises as Telefónica Tech rolls out “Security Edge” service in UK, Ireland

Netskope shares rose 3.2% to $15.92 Tuesday after Telefónica Tech UK&I launched a managed security service using Netskope’s platform in the UK and Ireland. Trading volume reached 3.6 million shares. The move comes days before Netskope’s Jan. 31 fiscal year-end, with investors watching for subscription growth and partner-driven revenue impact.
Tech Turmoil: iPhone 17 ‘Awe Dropping’ Hype, Chip Wars & Crypto Windfalls Rock Sept 7–8

Tech Turmoil: iPhone 17 ‘Awe Dropping’ Hype, Chip Wars & Crypto Windfalls Rock Sept 7–8

Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro 3 at its Sept. 9 event. The U.S. plans new chip export rules for Samsung and SK Hynix in China, ending indefinite waivers. U.S. officials are probing a July malware attack linked to Chinese group APT41 that targeted trade talks. Telefonica’s new CEO outlined acquisition plans and called for EU telecom mergers as cable cuts disrupted internet in Asia and the Middle East.
Tech Shockwaves: Gadget Surprises, Chip Gambles & Space Feats Rock the Globe (Aug 25–26, 2025)

Tech Shockwaves: Gadget Surprises, Chip Gambles & Space Feats Rock the Globe (Aug 25–26, 2025)

The U.S. government will take a 9.9% equity stake in Intel, valued at up to $10 billion, by converting CHIPS Act subsidies into stock. Google launched its Pixel 10 lineup in New York, with the base model at $799 and the Pixel 10 Pro at $1,799, adding a telephoto camera to the base version. SpaceX completed its 100th launch of 2025 with CRS-33, docking Dragon at the ISS on August 25.
Spain’s Internet Boom: Blazing Fiber, 5G Coverage, and Starlink’s Arrival in 2025

Spain’s Internet Boom: Blazing Fiber, 5G Coverage, and Starlink’s Arrival in 2025

By mid-2024, fiber broadband covered 95.2% of Spain’s population, and Telefónica’s Movistar completed the national copper switch-off in May 2025. Movistar’s fiber network reaches about 31 million premises, with fiber making up 89.3% of fixed broadband subscriptions. Around 92% of the population had 5G coverage, and €1 billion was invested to expand 5G to small towns in 2023–24.
26 August 2025
The Truth About Internet Access in Slovakia: How Fast, How Cheap, and Is Satellite the Future?

The Truth About Internet Access in Slovakia: How Fast, How Cheap, and Is Satellite the Future?

By 2022, about 66.8% of Slovak households had FTTP fiber coverage, with gigabit targets set for 2030. DSL and cable remain in use, reaching 53% and 17.9% of households respectively. 4G covers over 95% of the population, while 5G reached 70% on O2 and over 50% on Orange by end-2023. Starlink launched in 2022, offering nationwide satellite internet at €60 per month.
Tech Shocks: Chips Squeezed, Hacks Mended & Space Race Delays – Tech News Roundup (Aug 10–11, 2025)

Tech Shocks: Chips Squeezed, Hacks Mended & Space Race Delays – Tech News Roundup (Aug 10–11, 2025)

AOL will shut down its dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025, ending a 34-year run. The company will also retire the AOL Dialer software and AOL Shield browser alongside the shutdown. Only a few hundred thousand users reportedly remain on dial-up in the U.S.
AI in the European Union: Latest Developments and Trends (June 2025)

AI in the European Union: Latest Developments and Trends (June 2025)

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called for a pause on the EU AI Act’s rollout at a European Council meeting in late June 2025. European Commission Vice-President Henna Virkkunen said a targeted delay is possible if standards are not ready. Over two-thirds of European businesses report confusion over their AI Act obligations, according to Reuters. The EU plans to publish a voluntary Code of Practice for general AI models before August 2025.
Broadband Blackouts & Starlink Smugglers: Inside Venezuela’s Fight for Internet Access

Broadband Blackouts & Starlink Smugglers: Inside Venezuela’s Fight for Internet Access

Venezuela’s median fixed broadband speed reached 54 Mbps by mid-2024, ranking about 119th globally, up from 6.15 Mbps in 2020. State provider CANTV held 56% market share in 2022, but private fiber ISPs now offer 100–300 Mbps in major cities. Only 180,000 homes had official fiber by late 2023, far short of government targets. Power outages remain widespread, disrupting service in nearly all states.
14 June 2025
Inside Ecuador’s Digital Frontier: Internet Access, Inequality, and Satellite Solutions

Inside Ecuador’s Digital Frontier: Internet Access, Inequality, and Satellite Solutions

Fixed broadband reached about 15% of Ecuador’s population by December 2022, with 2.75–2.9 million accounts. Mobile penetration stood at 97.8% as of May 2023, with 17.8 million users. In 2022, 20,242 km of fiber-optic cable was installed, and the Mistral undersea cable was activated to boost international bandwidth. Urban internet access remains higher than rural, with 70.1% of urban households connected versus 38% in rural areas.
Brazil’s Digital Divide: The Real Story Behind Internet Access and the Race to Connect Everyone

Brazil’s Digital Divide: The Real Story Behind Internet Access and the Race to Connect Everyone

About 88% of Brazilians aged 10 or older used the internet in 2023, totaling around 164 million people. Fiber connections made up 77% of fixed broadband by late 2024, with 41.3 million out of 53 million fixed lines. Urban internet access reached 94.1% of households, compared to 81% in rural areas. Starlink had nearly 300,000 subscribers in Brazil by the end of 2024.
29 May 2025
State of Internet Access in Argentina: Fiber, 5G, and Satellite in 2025

State of Internet Access in Argentina: Fiber, 5G, and Satellite in 2025

Argentina had 40.6 million internet users and 88% penetration in early 2024, DataReportal reported. Fixed broadband subscriptions reached 11.9 million, with fiber accounting for 41% by late 2024, up from 34% a year earlier. In February, Starlink, OneWeb, and Kuiper received approval to operate nationwide. Fixed broadband ARPU rose from ARS 3,700 to ARS 15,600 after price deregulation in April.
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