Netflix keeps lead in French streaming market, Ligue1+ achieves 10% share
FRANCE 7 APR

Netflix keeps lead in French streaming market, Ligue1+ achieves 10% share

Netflix remains the most popular SVoD platform in France, according to a representative survey carried out for media watchdog Arcom in October 2025 among online consumers (aged 15+). Around 55 percent of the audience accessing SVoD services used Netflix, representing a 12-point lead over Amazon Prime Video at 43 percent. Third place in this ranking was shared by Disney+ and Canal+, each at 27 percent. The top-three group was followed by around ten brands with double-digit market penetration, led by TF1+ Pre

Jaskolska resigns from Cyfrowy Polsat board
POLAND 7 APR

Jaskolska resigns from Cyfrowy Polsat board

The management board of Polish company Cyfrowy Polsat said that on 01 April the company received a resignation notice from Aneta Jaskolska from her position as board member, effective immediately. The resignation follows Jaskolska being entrusted with new responsibilities within the broader Polsat group, both in Poland and abroad.

ZTE opens regional service centre at Uzbekistan IT park
UZBEKISTAN 7 APR

ZTE opens regional service centre at Uzbekistan IT park

ZTE has opened its regional service centre at IT Park Uzbekistan. The new centre is expected to support growth in the regional digital economy, including IT service exports, and create upskilling opportunities for local professionals, reinforcing Uzbekistan's appeal as a destination for high-tech investment. The service centre will serve not only Uzbekistan but also the wider Central Asian and European regions.

Orange takes lead in number porting in Q1 in Poland
POLAND 7 APR

Orange takes lead in number porting in Q1 in Poland

A total of 379,400 mobile phone numbers were ported in Poland in the first quarter of this year, according to figures from the national telecommunications regulator UKE. The number dropped by more than 71,000 year-on-year. Orange Poland gained 17,060 new numbers through porting, and T-Mobile Poland also demonstrated a slightly positive balance of 395 numbers. Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, lost 31,998 numbers in the quarter, and Play, controlled by Iliad, lost 11,480 numbers. 

Brazil consults on verified caller plan and mobile coverage data
BRAZIL 7 APR

Brazil consults on verified caller plan and mobile coverage data

Brazil's telecom regulator Anatel has opened public consultations on two major proposals. One aims to combat phone scams by implementing a 'verified origin' system to authenticate caller IDs, stop spoofing and enhance call security. The other seeks to gather more precise data on mobile phone signal quality and coverage nationwide, allowing for better oversight of operators and empowering consumers with more information. Both consultations are open on the Participa Anatel website, with deadlines of 21 April

5G telemedicine supports remote healthcare in Brazil
BRAZIL 7 APR

5G telemedicine supports remote healthcare in Brazil

Telemedicine is rapidly improving healthcare access in Brazil's remote areas, thanks to 5G technology. The OpenCare 5G project successfully linked patients in Miguel Alves, Piaui with specialists in Sao Paulo. This initiative allowed 70 percent of patients to avoid travel for diagnoses, using a dedicated, high-speed 5G network for real-time transmission of complex medical exams. The project was funded with BRL 7.3 million from Funttel (Ministry of Communications) and supported by partners CPQD, BP, Hospital

Du Pay teams up with GCash to reach Filipino community in UAE
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 7 APR

Du Pay teams up with GCash to reach Filipino community in UAE

Du Pay, the digital financial services arm of UAE telecom operator Du, has signed a MoU with GCash, the Philippines' finance app, to enhance cross-border payments for Filipinos based in the United Arab Emirates. Under the MoU, both fintech wallets aim to increase awareness and adoption of seamless money transfer services between the UAE and the Philippines. Transfers from Du Pay to GCash are completed within minutes, so recipients can benefit from access to the GCash ecosystem for bill payments, education f

Airtel Nigeria hosts NCC leadership at data centre
NIGERIA 7 APR

Airtel Nigeria hosts NCC leadership at data centre

Airtel Nigeria held a meeting with senior officials of the Nigerian Communications Commission and key industry stakeholders as part of efforts to enhance regulatory collaboration and showcase its network infrastructure capabilities. The meeting held at Airtel's data centre was attended by the NCC chairman. Technical personnel guided participants through the data centre, explaining server management, data storage systems, cybersecurity safeguards, and redundancy measures used to ensure uninterrupted service

Roku debuts budget Howdy SVOD service in Mexico
MEXICO 7 APR

Roku debuts budget Howdy SVOD service in Mexico

Roku has announced the launch of its low-cost ad-free streaming service Howdy in Mexico. Available in the US and Canada since last summer, the SVOD offering costs MXN 39 a month for access to thousands of titles from launch partners including Lionsgate, Sony and TV Azteca, alongside select Roku Original titles.

European AI spending set for 34% CAGR from 2025-2029 - IDC
EUROPE 7 APR

European AI spending set for 34% CAGR from 2025-2029 - IDC

European spending on AI products and services will record a 33.7 percent CAGR from 2025 to 2029, according to research by IDC. Buyers are forecast to spend USD 290 billion on AI tools in 2029, with 54 percent of this outlay attributed to generative AI technology.  Tangible benefits on cost, efficiency, customer experience and risk management will promote AI deployment even in the face of significant macro headwinds.

Harmonic to debut network operations intelligence suite at FTTH Conference
EUROPE 7 APR

Harmonic to debut network operations intelligence suite at FTTH Conference

Harmonic is attending the upcoming FTTH Conference in London and will use the opportunity to unveil a network operations intelligence suite. The platform is designed to underpin proactive monitoring in broadband networks, with further details expected at the conference.

Vodafone Qatar introduces new business mobile and fixed plans
QATAR 7 APR

Vodafone Qatar introduces new business mobile and fixed plans

Vodafone Qatar has launched a new portfolio of business mobile and fixed plans, designed to support organisations across Qatar with reliable connectivity, greater flexibility, and affordable, simplified choices.  The new portfolio introduces Business Postpaid, Business Unlimited, and Business Broadband plans, tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses of all sizes.

KUWAIT 7 APR

Ooredoo Kuwait and National Fund forge partnership to support entrepreneurs

Ooredoo Kuwait and the National Fund for SME Development announced a media partnership, aimed at supporting local entrepreneurs. The Fund is actively pursuing strategic partnerships with the private sector to broaden the scope of services available to entrepreneurs and create high-quality growth opportunities. The collaboration with Ooredoo Kuwait offers digital solutions and marketing platforms designed to enhance business visibility, improve operational efficiency, and expand market reach.

PHILIPPINES 7 APR

Globe Telecom joins Candle Cable System consortium to expand Philippines' digital backbone

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has joined the Candle Cable System consortium to expand the Philippines' digital backbone by connecting the country to submarine cable links across Asia. With the Nasugbu and Baler landings, Globe plans to provide enterprises with a more resilient path for cloud workloads, AI development, and global operations.

EUROPE 7 APR

Zayo Europe joins GNM-IX internet exchange

Zayo Europe's fibre wholesale backbone has joined Amsterdam-based internet exchange GNM-IX, operated by Global Network Management (GMN). By establishing a presence at the exchange, Zayo Europe will be able to strengthen wholesale connectivity into GNM-IX's peering ecosystem comprised of ISPs, carrier networks, cloud platforms, and content providers.

FRANCE 7 APR

Orange workforce in France continues to decline in 2025 while rising in Africa

Orange closed 2025 with an active workforce of nearly 67,650 in its core market of France, down by over 3000 from the previous year and almost 30,000 compared to 2015. The last increase in the active French workforce dates back to 2011. Across the group's operations outside France, the active workforce stood at 55,855 at the end of December, or 45 percent of the total, with Europe representing the largest international region (25,260). As in 2023, the Africa footprint was the only geographical segment to re

PHILIPPINES 7 APR

Digital Edge Philippines appoints Garcia-Rama as CEO

Data centre company Digital Edge has appointed Bernice Gretchel P. Garcia-Rama as CEO of its Philippines operations. Digital Edge says Garcia-Rama brings nearly two decades of leadership experience across the energy sector, enterprise markets, and mission-critical infrastructure in the Philippines. Most recently, she served as assistant VP and head of enterprise commercial and conglomerates at electric power distribution company Meralco. Bernice succeeds Vic Barrios, who returns to the US after five years D

QATAR 7 APR

Ooredoo reinforces connectivity for businesses with Starlink

Ooredoo Qatar said it has strengthened its ability to support uninterrupted business operations with always-on connectivity based on Starlink satellite capabilities. This comes amid growing demand for reliability and resilience. As an authorised Starlink reseller the company can provide satellite internet for enterprises to maintain seamless operations in remote, offshore, and hard-to-reach locations, as well as during unexpected network disruptions.

SPAIN 7 APR

Starlink Spain discounts entry-level subs to EUR 10/mth for 3 months

Starlink has launched its first time-limited promotion in Spain, discounting its new entry-level plan to EUR 10 a month for the first three months to anyone who signs up by 30 April. The service was launched last month and offers access to download speeds of 100 Mbps for EUR 29 a month.

NETHERLANDS 7 APR

KPN agrees new carriage deal with RTL

KPN has agreed a new distribution deal with RTL Netherlands, the company confirmed to Totaal TV. The multi-year carriage deal covers the RTL linear channels RTL 4, RTL 5, RTL 7, RTL 8, RTL Z, RTL Lounge, RTL Crime and RTL Telekids, which will remain in the same places in the pay-TV operator's channel list. It also includes distribution of the streaming service Videoland. 

FINLAND 7 APR

Bittium and Telia supply hybrid network to Finnish Defence Forces

Bittium and Telia said they have extended the Finnish Defence Forces' (Puolustusvoimat) resilient communications by combining Bittium's tactical communications network with Telia's 5G system. Major General Jarmo Vahatiitto, command chief of Defence Forces' C5 Agency (FDFC5A or PVJJK), said the two companies have proven that communications for critical operations can be implemented securely and easily by applying the strengths of both. Bittium's tactical data transmission network is the core of the forces' c

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 7 APR

Du tests FWA mmWave extended range with Ericsson radio

UAE operator Du and Ericsson have completed a proof of concept deploying 5G standalone using millimeter wave (mmWave) extended range technology in residential areas across the UAE. The trial leveraged Ericsson's latest mmWave radio, AIR 5343, alongside advanced software features to achieve gigabit speeds across coverage areas, extended capacity for high-demand applications, better coverage in residential neighbourhoods, and faster rollout of fixed-wireless access (FWA) services. It will enable more househol

NETHERLANDS 7 APR

Delta raises top cable broadband speed to 2 Gbps

Dutch operator Delta Fiber announced a software upgrade on its cable network doubling its top download speed to 2 Gbps. Uploads will reach up to 300 Mbps after the upgrade. All existing customers on the network will benefit from a free upgrade in speed, with no change in prices. 

SPAIN 7 APR

Jazztel launches sub-EUR 35/mth convergent promo for Digi subs

Jazztel (MasOrange) has launched a new exclusive offer targeting rival Digi in the form of a low-cost premium convergent plan starting at EUR 35 a month, reports ADSL Zone. The plan comes with fibre broadband at download speeds of up to 600 Mbps plus two mobile lines with unlimited data as well as a subscription to HBO Max and Prime Video.

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