Colombian govt launches Conecta Putumayo ICT project
COLOMBIA 10:42

Colombian govt launches Conecta Putumayo ICT project

Colombia's Ministry of Information Technology and Communications (Mintic) has announced the launch of the Conecta Putumayo initiative in Mocoa, aimed at expanding internet access and driving digital transformation in the country's southern Amazon region. The project seeks to reduce the technological gap in remote areas by integrating connectivity with tourism and economic development programmes. During the launch, ICT Minister Carina Murcia announced an agreement with the regional government to extend fibre

Radware DDoS solution deployed by SaaS enterprise software firm
GLOBAL 10:39

Radware DDoS solution deployed by SaaS enterprise software firm

Radware has signed a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract with a new customer. The new customer, a major global SaaS enterprise software company, has deployed the Radware DefensePro DDoS mitigation solution to protect its critical infrastructure and applications. Before deploying the Radware platform, the customer was experiencing repeated DDoS attacks ranging from around 30 Gbps to over 600 Gbps. 

Netherlands TV-video market grows 2.6% in Q3 to EUR 759 mln
NETHERLANDS 10:32

Netherlands TV-video market grows 2.6% in Q3 to EUR 759 mln

The subscription TV and online video market in the Netherlands grew 2.6 percent year-on-year in the third quarter, to sales of EUR 759 million, according to the latest research by Telecompaper. Growth has slowed somewhat due to fewer newcomers, with the Viaplay TV+ channels the most recent arrival. That launch helped grow income from premium channels, while basic TV shows a structural decline. In the streaming market, the strongest growth is coming from Prime Video, SkyShowtime, YouTube Premium and HBO Max,

Kinetic takes part in 13 local impact projects during holiday season
UNITED STATES 10:31

Kinetic takes part in 13 local impact projects during holiday season

US fibre broadband provider Kinetic has launched its holiday giving initiatives for 2025, with more than 12 local impact projects activated during November and December. These include working with partners such as the Salvation Army, Wreaths Across America and Operation Santa Claus on projects such as toy drives, food donations and service-based outreach. Overall, Kinetic took park in 13 local impact projects across Kentucky, Georgia, Arkansas, the Northeast, Midwest, Southwest and Southeast.

No internet access would ruin Christmas for one third of Brits - Virgin
UNITED KINGDOM 10:25

No internet access would ruin Christmas for one third of Brits - Virgin

More than one third (38%) of Brits said Christmas without internet access would be a catastrophe, according to new research from Virgin Media O2. No internet access on Christmas Day would completely ruin the day or cause significant problems, with 37 percent of Brits worried about how they would keep family and guests entertained. One third (33%) of Brits plan to start Christmas Day by scrolling on social media. 

Madagascan govt drafts national cybersecurity strategy
MADAGASCAR 10:24

Madagascan govt drafts national cybersecurity strategy

The government of Madagascar has formally launched a process to develop a national cybersecurity strategy after a workshop in Antananarivo that brought together government officials, digital experts and technical partners, Ecofin reported. Eric Nirina Rakotomaniraka, head of the digital incident response team at the Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) said the strategy will address areas including online child protection, combating sex-based cyber violence, digital justice. and international cooperation

Halllo, Also, Let's Copilot team up on AI adoption for SMEs
NETHERLANDS 10:20

Halllo, Also, Let's Copilot team up on AI adoption for SMEs

ICT services provider Hallo, Also and AI specialist Let's Copilot started a cooperation to support the adoption of Microsoft Copilot Chat in the Netherlands. The initiative targets small and medium-sized businesses with channel activities, gamified training and customer adoption.

Cellnex extends Securitas Direct IoT deal in Spain and Portugal
SPAIN 10:19

Cellnex extends Securitas Direct IoT deal in Spain and Portugal

Spain-based Cellnex Telecom, Europe's largest mobile towers company, has renewed and extended its dedicated Internet of Things network contract with security specialist Securitas Direct for another five years, starting in 2026. The agreement covers Spain and Portugal and supports Securitas Direct's exclusive ATN network used to maintain the connectivity of alarm systems for homes and small businesses even in the event of network disruptions or signal interference.

WeBoost launches signal booster kit for commercial trucks
NORTH AMERICA 10:09

WeBoost launches signal booster kit for commercial trucks

WeBoost, a mobile signal booster brand owned by Wilson Electronics, is launching a purpose-built booster kit for commercial trucking vehicles. Designed for Class 1-3 work trucks in a variety of industries, the new weBoost Work Truck promises clearer calls and faster data speeds with potential to reach 5G quality in some areas, while producing robust fleet communications in scenarios involving multiple devices or users. The kit has a list price of USD 579.99 and can be bought from weBoost's online storefront

French football league strengthens fight against piracy with new court win
FRANCE 09:55

French football league strengthens fight against piracy with new court win

LFP, France's football league governing body, has announced a new legal victory in its fight against piracy. This latest ruling from a Paris court complements previous injunctions against sites illegally streaming Ligue 1 games by targeting technical intermediaries such as VPN and DNS service providers. Among them, DNS4EU will be required to implement the blocking measures for the first time.

Sky Sports extends PGA Tour broadcast deal through to end-2029
UNITED KINGDOM 09:54

Sky Sports extends PGA Tour broadcast deal through to end-2029

Sky has signed a 4-year extension to a long-term rights agreement with the PGA Tour for Sky Sports to remain the exclusive home of the PGA Tour in the UK and Ireland through to end-2029. Sky Sports will continue showing all regular season FedExCup events, including the The Players Championship, the FedExCup Playoffs and Tour Championship each season. The agreement also includes live coverage of the 2025 and 2026 Presidents Cup. 

Open Fiber activates FTTH in Briosco
ITALY 09:45

Open Fiber activates FTTH in Briosco

Italian wholesale-only operator Open Fiber said it has completed the cabling of its FTTH infrastructure in Briosco, a locality in the northern Lombardy region. A total of 1,800 homes, commercial premises and offices have been connected to the fibre network, allowing residents and businesses to access the internet at gigabit speeds via operator partners.

UNITED STATES 09:38

Alphabet buys data centre infrastructure company Intersect for USD 4.75 bln

Alphabet has announced plans to acquire Intersect, a data centre and energy infrastructure solutions provider, for USD 4.75 billion in cash, plus debt assumption. Google already holds a minority stake in Intersect through an earlier funding round in December 2024. The deal includes Intersect's employees and multiple gigawatts of energy and data centre projects, under construction or in development, from an existing partnership with Google. The takeover will help bring more data centre capacity online faster

SWEDEN 09:34

Telia's offer for Bredband2 receives competition clearance

Telia Company has announced that it has obtained every necessary approval from all the relevant authorities for its recommended cash offer to shareholders of Bredband2. The Swedish Competition Authority (Konkurrensverket) granted clearance on 22 December, according to Bredband2, following the in-depth investigation that it had begun on 17 October. The authority decided to probe the deal in more detail, given that Telia and Bredband2 are among the five fibre broadband providers accounting for the majority of

SPAIN 09:16

Vodafone Spain, AMC to offer crime-themed pop-up channel

Vodafone Spain and AMC have again teamed up to offer a new pop-up channel with crime series content for all Vodafone TV customers. The channel, called Crimenes bajo cero por AMC, includes a wide selection of the best recent and classic crime series, especially Nordic noir productions including The Bridge, The Killing and Codename: Annika as well as the premiere of Murders in Reykjavik.

BELGIUM 09:12

Eurofiber Belgium

This company profile analyses Eurofiber Belgium, a provider of network access services over open fibre networks in Belgium and part of Eurofiber Group. The report contains information on Eurofiber Belgium's current position and strategy. It discusses the company's latest financial figures and gives an overview of its current network. The report provides details of the product portfolio of Eurofiber Belgium. It looks at the market in which Eurofiber Belgium operates as well as its competitors. Furthermore the profile reports on Eurofiber Belgium's' marketing activities, including its customer strategy. Lastly the profile contains Telecompaper's SWOT analysis of Eurofiber Belgium

GLOBAL 09:10

United Launch Alliance CEO resigns

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) has announced the resignation of CEO Tory Bruno after twelve years leading the company. Bruno is leaving to pursue another opportunity. Chief operating officer John Elbon has been named as interim CEO with immediate effect and Mark Peller becomes COO in Elbon's place. Peller has been SVP of Vulcan Development and Advanced Programs at ULA.

BAHRAIN 08:55

TRA announces start of satellite direct-to-device services in Bahrain

The Bahraini Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced the launch of satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services, making Bahrain the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country to do so. This follows the completion and publication of a consultation report. The TRA said it aims to ensure that essential communication services always remain accessible, enhancing safety, resilience and connectivity for citizens, residents and visitors alike.

CHILE 08:52

Beyond One and Paradise Mobile interested in Movistar Chile - report

Two new potential suitors in the form of Beyond One and Paradise Mobile have emerged as possible buyers of Telefonica's Movistar Chile business, according to market sources cited by local business daily Diario Financiero. The Spanish operator is accelerating the process to divest its remaining Latin American units in Chile, Mexico and Venezuela following recent agreements to sell operations in Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay and Ecuador.

GHANA 08:49

NuRAN provides update on activities in Ghana, DRC and Cameroon

NuRAN Wireless has restored all seven of its network sites in Ghana, the company announced in an operational update concerning Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon. The Ghanaian sites have fully returned to service to ensure continuity of mobile connectivity in the locations they serve, it added. NuRAN has resumed site relocation activities in the DRC, successfully moving and integrating a new site. More relocations are in progress in the DRC and expected to come online in the coming days as

CAMEROON 08:33

Cameroonian regulator finalises draft concession agreement with Starlink

Cameroon's Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ART) has finalised the draft concession agreement and technical specifications for Starlink Cameroun Sarl to enter the domestic market, Business in Cameroon reported. The company is now positioned to seek formal authorisation to offer satellite internet services to end-users. This has been disclosed during the 2025 budget review presented to the National Assembly's Budget and Finance Committee.

ITALY 08:22

TIM offers 200GB of festive data for under EUR 5

Telecom Italia (TIM) is contacting existing customers to offer them a special month-long data bundle at "5G Ultra" speeds of up to 2 Gbps for under EUR 5, reports Mondo Mobile Web. The 'TIM xTE 200 Giga Silver' option comes with 200GB of data at a one-off cost of EUR 4.99.

INDONESIA 08:14

Telin secures expanded credit facilities from Bank Mandiri to boost global growth

Telekomunikasi Indonesia Internasional (Telin) has expanded its strategic alliance with Bank Mandiri by renewing its credit facilities and implementing advanced, API-based payment technology. This funding will support Telin's global expansion.

ITALY 08:09

Dazn Italia to Atalanta-Inter Serie A game on FTA

Live sports streaming platform Dazn Italia has announced that it will be broadcasting the Serie A football league game between Atalanta and Inter live on its freemium tier on 28 December at 8.45pm. The game is the third of five free-to-air games from Italy's top-tier league that Dazn intends to air during the 2025-26 season. Anyone who registers with their email via the company's app will be able to watch the game on an exclusive basis via Dazn's free tier.

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