ITV has peak audience of 7.7 mln viewers for opening World Cup game
UK broadcaster ITV registered a peak audience of 7.7 million viewers across TV and streaming for its coverage of the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 11 June. This is the highest peak audience across UK commercial TV and streaming so far in 2026. It was also ITV's largest 16-34 audience of 2026 so far at 861,000 viewers. An average of 6.6 million viewers watched the game across ITV1 and ITVX from start to finish.
ITV has peak audience of 7.7 mln viewers for opening World Cup game
UK broadcaster ITV registered a peak audience of 7.7 million viewers across TV and streaming for its coverage of the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 11 June. This is the highest peak audience across UK commercial TV and streaming so far in 2026. It was also ITV's largest 16-34 audience of 2026 so far at 861,000 viewers. An average of 6.6 million viewers watched the game across ITV1 and ITVX from start to finish.
VeloxServ adds new multi-gig Openreach products
VeloxServ, UK wholesale fibre network operator, has extended its connectivity offering with new multi-gig Openreach broadband services, including 1.8 Gbps and 1.2 Gbps products. VeloxServ's wholesale aggregation platform gives partners access to a wide range of connectivity options. The new multi-gig products provide increased capacity for bandwidth-intensive applications; and improved performance for collaboration platforms, cloud services and large data transfers.
VeloxServ adds new multi-gig Openreach products
VeloxServ, UK wholesale fibre network operator, has extended its connectivity offering with new multi-gig Openreach broadband services, including 1.8 Gbps and 1.2 Gbps products. VeloxServ's wholesale aggregation platform gives partners access to a wide range of connectivity options. The new multi-gig products provide increased capacity for bandwidth-intensive applications; and improved performance for collaboration platforms, cloud services and large data transfers.
BT connects Mid Wales business parks to full-fibre broadband
BT has signed an agreement with Growing Mid Wales to provide business parks across Powys and Ceredigion with access to full-fibre, gigabit-capable broadband connectivity. The Business Park FTTP Project is part of the GBP 110 million Growing Mid Wales Digital Programme and wider Mid Wales Growth Deal. The contract will also see BT provide digital skills support for SMEs across Mid Wales.
BT connects Mid Wales business parks to full-fibre broadband
FTTP subscriber lines in Ireland reach 1.09 million in Q1 - ComReg
The total number of FTTP subscriber lines in Ireland reached 1.09 million in Q1 2026, to account for 62 percent of all fixed broadband subscriber lines, according to the latest quarterly communications market data from regulator ComReg. Total fixed broadband subscriber lines reached 1.77 million, up 4 percent from Q1 2025. FTTP is available to 86 percent of all Irish premises, with gigabit broadband available to 91 percent.
FTTP subscriber lines in Ireland reach 1.09 million in Q1 - ComReg
Oman and Kuwait sign MoU on cybersecurity and standards
Kuwait and Oman have signed a new cybersecurity MoU to strengthen cooperation in threat intelligence sharing, joint training programmes, incident response and critical infrastructure protection, The Observer reported. It also lays the groundwork for future collaboration in AI-powered cyber defence, encryption technologies, and unified security standards across the GCC region. The deals were signed at the eleventh session of the Oman-Kuwait joint committee, co-chaired by Omani foreign minister Sayyid Badr bi
Oman and Kuwait sign MoU on cybersecurity and standards
Nigeria reaches 241,000 dot ng domain registrations
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has surpassed 241,000 active .ng domain registrations as part of its ongoing campaign to drive wider nationwide adoption, The Leadership reported. NiRA president Adesola Akinsanya said the association is shifting its focus from raw registration growth to driving deep, widespread adoption by businesses, government organisations, schools, and individual users. He noted that despite steady growth in recent years, significant opportunities remain to expand th
Nigeria reaches 241,000 dot ng domain registrations
Comcast delivers smart campus upgrade for MLS team Philadelphia Union
Comcast subsidiary Comcast Smart Solutions has partnered with Major League Soccer (MLS) team Philadelphia Union to upgrade Subaru Park stadium and WSFS Bank Sportsplex into a smart campus. The upgrade includes AI-enabled lighting systems and EV charging stations to deliver an enhanced matchday experience for fans. The core of this upgrade is the Comcast Business Metro Ethernet network, providing the scalable bandwidth required for data-intensive smart campus solutions.
Comcast delivers smart campus upgrade for MLS team Philadelphia Union
Telecom Namibia and Angolan space agency sign Angosat-2 satellite deal
Telecom Namibia and Angola's National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) have agreed to use the Angosat-2 satellite platform to deliver internet, voice and VPN services to remote and underserved locations in Namibia. The deal was made at ANGOTIC 2026 in Luanda. The pilot commercial agreement transitions the successful Angosat-2 proof of concept into a live network trial. Telecom Namibia will evaluate the satellite's technical performance, service capabilities, and commercial viability under real oper
Telecom Namibia and Angolan space agency sign Angosat-2 satellite deal
Google Cloud to withdraw CBRS coordination service
Google Cloud is retiring its Spectrum Access System (SAS) for US CBRS customers on 10 June, 2027. A notice informs Google Cloud clients they must find a new SAS provider ahead of the 2027 deadline, and the service is already unavailable for new customers. SAS systems are used to coordinate frequency activity in the CBRS band by allocating users to one of three access and authorisation tiers. This measure prevents clashes with radio spectrum allocated to incumbent users such as the US Navy and between unlice
Google Cloud to withdraw CBRS coordination service
French fibre net additions slow to 600,000 in Q1
The number of FTTP connections across mainland France and the overseas territories reached 27.68 million at end-March, or nearly 84 percent of the fixed broadband installed base, according to telecom regulator Arcep. This represents a net increase of nearly 600,000 since end-December, down from approximately 740,000 both in the previous quarter and in the year-earlier period. The fibre take-up rate remained on a gradual upward trend, with 65 percent of end-users able to access FTTP services opting to do so,
French fibre net additions slow to 600,000 in Q1
Skyworks achieves 89% and 93% tender rates on Qorvo notes ahead of merger
Skyworks Solutions has provided details of a tender exchange offered to holders of certain Qorvo notes due in 2029 and 2031, ahead of a planned merger between the two companies. Under the proposal, Skyworks is committed to replacing tendered 2029 Qorvo notes priced at 4.375 percent and 2031 senior notes priced at 3.375 percent. The company reports that just over 89.4 percent of the outstanding principal in the 2029 Qorvo notes was validly tendered, equating to around USD 760.1 million. The corresponding fig
