Work began in the early hours after the Department of Justice said the government would miss a court-ordered deadline to take Trump’s name off the Washington venue.
Work began in the early hours after the Department of Justice said the government would miss a court-ordered deadline to take Trump’s name off the Washington venue.
The 39-year-old senator from Georgia has put himself on the map this month with a blistering speech about US President Donald Trump, corruption and the future of America’s democracy.
The 39-year-old senator from Georgia has put himself on the map this month with a blistering speech about US President Donald Trump, corruption and the future of America’s democracy.
Australia’s new ambassador to the United States, Greg Moriarty, says the US is fully committed to AUKUS and believes there is a way around the latest round of tariffs imposed on Australia by the Trump administration.
Australia’s new ambassador to the United States, Greg Moriarty, says the US is fully committed to AUKUS and believes there is a way around the latest round of tariffs imposed on Australia by the Trump administration.
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NTT Global Data Centres (GDC) is reportedly seeking at least $1 billion in fresh capital to fund new development projects in the US, working with Citigroup to raise funds.
Bloomberg reported the company, which is a subsidiary of NTT Group, is selling stakes with the investment bank2sedxzsz`Ω in a development vehicle for new US data centre projects.
The size of the equity offering could increase depending on investor demand, and the company may also raise a credit facility alongside it.
The news site stated NTT GDC, which is the world’s third-largest data centre provider outside of China, has started sending marketing materials to prospective long-term investors including pension and infrastructure funds, with a formal sale process expected to launch in the coming weeks.
Bloomberg explained the establishment of a development company which owns and manages pre-revenue early-stage assets, gives data centre builders the flexibility to target a broader pool of long-term investors, who in turn can demand higher returns for taking on early-stage project risk.
The news site stated the talks are at an early stage, with details including timing and the final size of the fundraising subject to change.
In May 2025, NTT Data announced it bought land across North America, Europe and Asia to support nearly a gigawatt of planned data centre capacity, including new sites in the US states of Oregon and Arizona.
NTT GDC CEO Doug Adams told Bloomberg in March 2026 the company is working on 34 projects which will double its capacity within two years, with total capacity set to reach over five gigawatts within five years.
Also in March, NTT Data announced a multi-year plan to invest more than $10 billion by 2027 to deliver infrastructure capable of supporting dense AI workloads.
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) teamed with federal, state and local agencies to ensure secure communications across host cities as the FIFA World Cup 2026 football tournament kicked off.
FCC chair Brendan Carr welcomed the start of matches yesterday (11 June), stating the commission’s public safety, enforcement and radio engineering experts collaborated with the White House Task Force, private sector communications providers and stadium operators to support robust networks throughout the tournament.
“This event will be an incredible showcase of America’s strength and spirit as we celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday,” Carr said, also thanking Task Force Executive Director Andrew Giuliani and the FCC’s own staff for their work on the effort.
On the public safety front, the FCC has been preparing for rapid interference detection and response during matches, helping ensure first responders and emergency communications systems operate without disruption.
The commission has also been working with federal, state and local partners to support lawful counter-drone operations under the Safer Skie Act and has issued 10 Special Temporary Authorizations for wireless devices and broadcast operations to aid global media coverage.
Wireless interference has been a central focus given the extraordinary demand placed on networks when large crowds converge in concentrated areas.
The FCC collaborated with industry partners to support high-capacity wireless and 5G connectivity in and around host venues, ensuring reliable operations for broadcasters, wireless carriers and media organisations.
To monitor the radio spectrum in real time, the FCC deployed a networked constellation of advanced spectrum sensors across all US venues, to enable remote monitoring and rapid identification of harmful interference.
The FCC is ensuring spectrum requirements for broadcast operations, public safety communications, event security and national security preparations are fully supported at the tournament locations.
It also conducted advance planning, testing and coordination activities with host cities ahead of the tournament.
The FCC noted these efforts lay the groundwork beyond the World Cup itself, strengthening national communications coordination frameworks in preparation for the 2028 Olympics and other future major events.
AT&T unveiled a 24-hour unlimited wireless data service for iPad users in the US, available to any customer regardless of their existing operator for a flat daily rate of $3.
The company claimed to be the first major US wireless provider to offer on-demand connectivity for iPad users on a pay-as-you-go basis. The service is for models with mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity capabilities, with the 24-hour data window beginning shortly after purchase.
AT&T explained it is targeting consumers who do not activate mobile connectivity on compatible iPads, pitching the benefit of short-term network access for periods where users are not in Wi-Fi range.
It highlighted ease of use, stating the service is activated in device settings without the need for a dedicated app.
The first day pass is complimentary, with subsequent purchases charged to a credit or debit card.
Josh Goodell, VP of consumer product management, said the goal is to make connectivity simple across the devices people use most.
The operator positioned the launch as part of a broader effort to simplify connectivity and provide flexible options without long-term commitments.
Model compatibility ranges from seventh-generation iPads to the latest Pro and Air models with M3 chips.
AT&T ultimately plans to expand the service to other 5G-enabled devices including Android tablets, smartwatches, laptops and drones.
Multi-day options are also planned.
AT&T noted data rates may be temporarily reduced during periods of network congestion.
Managed services provider MetTel completed a rapid network capacity upgrade for the US General Services Administration (GSA), equipping 11 federal offices across the country with connectivity infrastructure to support the Trump administration’s return-to-office mandate.
The project, delivered under the GSA’s Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract, involved the installation of 22 high-capacity network circuits alongside SD-WAN technology and VoIP services, enabling hundreds of federal employees to return to fully connected work locations.
Among the most demanding elements was a 10-gigabit circuit requiring entirely new carrier infrastructure, which was completed in under 60 days to meet the expedited timeline of a Telecommunications Service Priority order.
Don Parente, vice president of public sector at MetTel, said the mandate created an urgent, real-world test of the company’s capabilities.
“Our operations team delivered fast, reliable network modernisation, meeting the Administration’s Executive Order to return to work,” he said.
The SD-WAN architecture, which MetTel had previously deployed for the GSA, was a key enabler of the fast turnaround. The technology provides intelligent traffic management, enhanced resiliency and centralised network visibility, while high-capacity circuits were tailored to the specific needs of each site.
Bandwidth was sized for future growth, building in capacity to support evolving workforce and digital requirements without requiring additional infrastructure overhauls.
The Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) programme under which the work was delivered, is a 15-year, $50 billion government-wide vehicle designed to help federal agencies modernise their telecommunications and network infrastructure.
US-based MetTel has held EIS contract authority since January 2020, delivering network modernisation, managed services and communications transformation projects throughout that period.
The upgrade underscores the broader infrastructure pressures facing federal agencies as the return-to-office push accelerates demand for reliable, high-capacity government networks.
President Trump on Wednesday said he may not renew the free trade agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico six years after he implemented it in his first term to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). “Well, I’m not looking to renew it,” Trump told reporters in regard to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement…
President Trump on Wednesday said he may not renew the free trade agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico six years after he implemented it in his first term to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). “Well, I’m not looking to renew it,” Trump told reporters in regard to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement…
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