Nkom says plans for Telia-Ice RAN joint venture may require conditions
NORWAY 10:15

Nkom says plans for Telia-Ice RAN joint venture may require conditions

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom is seeking comments on its preliminary assessments of plans by Ice owner Lyse and Telia Norway to combine their mobile radio access networks (RANs) in a 50-50 joint venture. While there appear to be no reasons to refuse the transfer of their relevant frequency licences, Nkom's preliminary conclusion is that conditions or other measures may be needed to ensure efficient frequency use and promote competition

PosteMobile prolongs offer with cashback for unused data
ITALY 10:10

PosteMobile prolongs offer with cashback for unused data

The PosteMobile MVNO of the Poste Italiane group has decided to extend the availability of a plan with 200GB of data on the TIM network for EUR 10 a month that refunds up to EUR 4 a month in credit for unused monthly data. The 'PosteMobile Back 200' rate, with unlimited calls and SMS plus the 200GB data bundle, was initially available in post offices and online until the start of June but has now been extended until at least 05 September.

Green Horizon plans 36 MW data centre worth EUR 300 mln near Stavanger
NORWAY 09:42

Green Horizon plans 36 MW data centre worth EUR 300 mln near Stavanger

Norwegian data centre company Green Horizon said it has planning approval for its first facility, called Norway 1. It had already secured zoning approval for the site near Stavanger and will now progress towards final design and construction. Green Horizon is working with international consultants and a contractor, aiming to start building the 36 MW centre later this year and be ready for service in the second half of 2027. The EUR 300 million development will create approximately 400 construction jobs.

TIM launches summer TIMvision promo
ITALY 09:41

TIM launches summer TIMvision promo

Telecom Italia (TIM) has launched a new summer-themed offer to persuade customers to sign up to three of the plans in its TIMvision pay-TV portfolio. Under the 'TIMvision Days Estate' promo, anyone who subscribes by 27 June will be offered a substantially reduced monthly rate for the first 12 months, compared to six months previously, as well as more content.

Google taps Intel to supply 3 million tensor processors in 2028 - report
GLOBAL 09:09

Google taps Intel to supply 3 million tensor processors in 2028 - report

Google is believed to have placed a booking with Intel supply over 3 million of its custom-designed tensor processing microchips (TPUs), designed to accelerate matrix AI calculations in its data centres and Pixel smartphones. While an official confirmation is still to emerge, California-based technology journal The Information cited unnamed sources with a direct understanding of ongoing deal discussions. The report indicated Intel would begin shipping commercial volumes to Google sometime in 2028.

Xantaro expands partnership with Scottish altnet GoFibre
UNITED KINGDOM 09:06

Xantaro expands partnership with Scottish altnet GoFibre

Xantaro has announced an expansion of its partnership with Scottish fibre altnet GoFibre to include deployment of fully-integrated street cabinet solutions and a managed service offering. This will support GoFibre's Project Gigabit-funded network roll-out across Scotland. The deployment will run during 2026 and builds on a long-term partnership between Xantaro and Nokia. 

Dutch streaming ad spend falls 8% in April
NETHERLANDS 09:00

Dutch streaming ad spend falls 8% in April

Above-the line advertising spend in the Dutch streaming market declined 8 percent year-on-year to EUR 6.6 million in April 2026, according to figures from Nielsen. Videoland was the biggest mover, overtaking HBO Max at the top of the share of voice rankings, rising from 18 to 25 percent, while HBO Max fell sharply from 32 percent in April 2025 to just 5 percent. The monthly dip reflects a broader trend: across the whole of the first quarter of 2026, sector spending was down nearly 39 percent compared to a y

Comcast Xfinity offers bilingual World Cup viewing experience
UNITED STATES 08:58

Comcast Xfinity offers bilingual World Cup viewing experience

Comcast's Xfinity brand has announced a bilingual viewing experience for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across its entertainment platforms, allowing fans to follow all games in English and Spanish. Games from Fox Sports and Telemundo Deportes will be available on Xfinity X1 in RealTime4K. Xfinity will also launch Fox One on the Xfinity Xumo Stream Box for broadband customers, giving customers access to all Fox One games in English alongside Spanish-language coverage from Peacock.

MTN ties up with Ant International to overhaul MoMo app, starting in Nigeria
AFRICA 08:58

MTN ties up with Ant International to overhaul MoMo app, starting in Nigeria

MTN Group has partnered with Singapore-based Ant International to accelerate the development of its mobile money (MoMo) fintech system. The platform will introduce a mini-app infrastructure, fraud prevention using artificial intelligence, and interactive consumer-merchant engagement functions. The partnership is expected to launch in Nigeria next quarter.

Peruvian mobile lines top 39 mln in Q1
PERU 08:54

Peruvian mobile lines top 39 mln in Q1

The number of active Peruvian mobile lines climbed 2.9 percent year on year to reach 39.4 million at the end of March 2026, up from 38.3 million a year earlier, according to the latest data from telecommunications regulator Osiptel. Total lines (with or without traffic) came to 42.2 million. Active postpay lines reached a record 20.6 million at the end of the first quarter, up 12.4 percent year on year and equivalent to 52.3 percent of the total, said the watchdog.

Virgin Media O2 offer summer handset, SIM plan discounts
UNITED KINGDOM 08:52

Virgin Media O2 offer summer handset, SIM plan discounts

Virgin Media O2 has launched an O2 summer sale, with savings of up to GBP 781 on selected phones, and a range of deals across handsets and SIM-only plans. For example, customers can save up to GBP 781 and claim a free Samsung Tab A11+ (worth GBP 289) when buying a Galaxy S26 Ultra on a 36-month Plus Plan at GBP 43.99 per month. They can also save up to GBP 560 and claim a free Samsung Tab A11+ when buying a Galaxy S26 on a Phone Plus plan at GBP 38.99 per month. 

Orange ends sponsorship of French Velodrome venue in Marseille
FRANCE 08:52

Orange ends sponsorship of French Velodrome venue in Marseille

The Velodrome football stadium in the French city of Marseille, which was renamed Orange Velodrome in 2016 under a 10-year branding agreement, is looking for a new sponsor after Orange decided not to renew the partnership. As reported by La Provence, the value of this sponsorship was estimated at EUR 2.5 million annually. The website of the venue, previously orangevelodrome.com, now redirects to velodrome-stadium.com.

EGYPT 08:50

Egypt's NTI and Next Academy partner to launch tech careers for 100 trainees

Egypt's National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) has renewed its partnership with Next Academy for the seventh consecutive year under the Wazeefa-Tech scheme to train young people in sought-after technical skills and finds them job opportunities. The two parties will train around 100 university graduates in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) using Oracle and Odoo technologies. Wazeefa-Tech is a national initiative by the ICT ministry and the ministry of social solidarity to promote youth economic empowerm

EGYPT 08:44

NTRA provides radio frequency compliance training at Egyptian-African centre

Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has hosted a training course concerning Radio Frequency Compliance for Type Approval. It covered type approval procedures for the radio frequency spectrum, as well as relevant technical standards and testing requirements. The event at the Egyptian African Telecom Regulatory Training Center (EG-ATRC) brought together 33 international participants.

NAMIBIA 08:36

MTC opens new shop in Okongo to avoid 100 km customer trips

Namibian operator MTC says it will open its first retail outlet in Okongo, which will be its 40th store nationwide. Okongo is one of the fastest-growing towns in the Ohangwena region and currently relies solely on MTC's periodic outreach programmes. Because of this, residents must travel nearly 100 kilometres to Eenhana to obtain essential mobile services.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:34

Gigaclear relaunches fibre broadband plans with eero Wi-Fi 7

UK rural fibre altnet Gigaclear has announced a relaunch of its fibre broadband products with smart Wi-Fi 7 technology from eero. This combines ultrafast full-fibre broadband with in-home installation and optimisation to ensure whole-home Wi-Fi connectivity. The new offering will see Gigaclear engineers install and optimise smart Wi-Fi network set-ups in customers' homes, helping to eliminate coverage deadspots. This is especially important in rural homes, where wireless signals can be disrupted by things s

SPAIN 08:34

Telefonica inks 5-year deal to air DP World Tour and Ryder Cup exclusively in Spain

Telefonica has agreed a five-year extension with the DP World Tour to broadcast its tournaments exclusively in Spain, strengthening the operator's Movistar Plus pay-TV platform as a leading destination for golf coverage through 2031.

NETHERLANDS 08:34

Glaspoort to connect four villages in Barneveld

Dutch wholesale fibre operator Glaspoort is set to start connecting four villages in the Dutch municipality of Barneveld to its fibre network, according to a statement on the municipality's website. The work is the villages of Garderen, Stroe, Kootwijk and Kootwijkerbroek will commence at the end of June and is expected to be completed by early December 2026.

UNITED STATES 08:33

Vantiva adds smart appliance and sensor integrations to HomeSight suite

Vantiva has introduced additional third-party integrations and professional installation services for its connected home care platform HomeSight. New third-party integrations include the Shelly Smart Plug to monitor home appliance usage and sensors affixed to doors and windows, and HomeSight will also be able to connect with Telehealth Sensor endpoints including room, chair and bed occupancy sensors. 

NAMIBIA 08:27

Namibian regulator receives over 600 appeals to reverse Starlink ban

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) says it has received 624 applications from the public requesting a reconsideration of its decision to deny an operating licence to Starlink Internet Services Namibia. CRAN said the appeals were submitted entirely by aggrieved citizens and stakeholders but added that it received a formal reconsideration application from Starlink Internet Services Namibia on 08 June. The regulator will process all submissions in accordance with the Communications Act.

NAMIBIA 08:23

Telecom Namibia signs wholesale fibre access deal with Lightstruck

Telecom Namibia has signed another open access partnership, this time with Lightstruck, to accelerate fibre connectivity and expand the country's digital infrastructure. The operator will use Lightstruck's fibre network to deliver high-speed internet to homes and businesses. Telecom Namibia will manage services via Lightstruck's service portal while Lightstruck deploys and maintains the infrastructure, immediately granting fibre access to residents in Khomasdal, Dorado Park, Rocky Crest, Osona Village, and

UNITED STATES 08:21

Archtop Fiber donates funds to Hudson Valley military support groups

Archtop Fiber, ultrafast fibre broadband provider operating in New York State's Hudson Valley, has launched a new community-focused campaign called 'Fiber Freedom' to mark the 250th anniversary of the US and support service members, veterans and their families. Between 14 June-31 July, it will donate USD 2.50 from each new residential/business subscription to support military and veteran organisations across the Hudson Valley. The initiative is expected to raise over USD 10,000 for local groups.

BELGIUM 08:19

Belgian regulator launches consultation on Easy Switch rules

Belgian telecoms regulator Bipt is inviting stakeholders to provide input for a mandatory evaluation of the Easy Switch royal decree, which governs the process for switching fixed-line service providers. The consultation runs until 31 July 2026, with Bipt's final evaluation due to be submitted to the minister responsible for telecommunications and published on its website before the end of 2026.

FRANCE 08:13

Arcep to be vigilant over respect of SFR's obligations following takeover deal

French telecom authority Arcep has acknowledged the signature of the MoU concerning the planned acquisition of SFR, stating that it will pay particular attention to respect for the obligations under which SFR's infrastructure must continue to operate in terms of continuity of service, network coverage and quality of experience.

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