VodafoneThree comes 6th in UK Top Employers list
UNITED KINGDOM 6 FEB

VodafoneThree comes 6th in UK Top Employers list

VodafoneThree has been named a Top Employer in the UK by the Top Employers Institute, coming 6th out of all assessed employers in the UK. The employers were assessed on various areas of the employee experience, from learning and development, to well-being and engagement. 

Dhiraagu partners with Medianet to introduce MTV Mobile streaming
MALDIVES 6 FEB

Dhiraagu partners with Medianet to introduce MTV Mobile streaming

Maldivian operator Dhiraagu has announced the launch of its Medianet streaming partnership, introducing a range of entertainment packages that combine seamless telecoms services with premium streaming content. It offers convenient, affordable access to popular TV channels, on-demand content and exclusive sports coverage. Packages are available from one month up to a year and prices start from MVR 50 per month.

Voxi, EE named best mobile, broadband providers by Uswitch
UNITED KINGDOM 6 FEB

Voxi, EE named best mobile, broadband providers by Uswitch

UK comparison website Uswitch has announced the winner of its 2026 Telecom Awards. Voxi win four awards for Mobile Network of the Year, Best Value of Money Mobile Provider, Best SIM Only Mobile Network, and Best Mobile Network for Data. Lebara was named the Most Popular Mobile Network, and also won the award for Best Mobile Network for Roaming. 

Macra board assumes office after orientation programme
MALAWI 6 FEB

Macra board assumes office after orientation programme

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra)'s newly appointed board of directors has formally begun its duties after completing a two-day orientation programme. This follows earlier confirmation by Malawi parliament's public appointments committee and taking the oath of office. The board is expected to provide strategic and policy guidance to drive continued growth in the ICT sector.

Qatari ICT ministry and Oracle sign pact to expand dedicated cloud regions
QATAR 6 FEB

Qatari ICT ministry and Oracle sign pact to expand dedicated cloud regions

The ICT ministry and Oracle have signed an agreement to renew the technical support contract for Oracle licences across government bodies in the State of Qatar for three more years until 2028, alongside establishing a new Oracle dedicated cloud region for the government sector. They aim to enhance the continuity of government digital services through the provision of an integrated back-up data centre, strengthening government cloud computing capabilities in Qatar. This builds on their existing cooperation,

Pieri takes over as Indra Italia CFO
ITALY 6 FEB

Pieri takes over as Indra Italia CFO

Spanish ICT group Indra has announced the appointment of Francesco Pieri as Chief Financial Officer for Italy, succeeding Andrés Díez. The executive, who has been with Indra since 2018, will take over responsibility for the entire finance function in the country.

Zain Jordan obtains ISO 45001 certification for occupational health, safety
JORDAN 6 FEB

Zain Jordan obtains ISO 45001 certification for occupational health, safety

Zain Jordan says it has secured ISO 45001 certification for its Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) efforts. This reflects its commitment to applying the highest international specifications and efficiency standards, alongside continuous development of occupational health and safety systems at company buildings and outlets. Measures aim to enhance a safe, sustainable workplace, ensure the safety of employees, visitors and customers, and comply with local and global regulations.

Telecel Group and King's Trust International partner support digital skills education in Ghana
GHANA 6 FEB

Telecel Group and King's Trust International partner support digital skills education in Ghana

Telecel Group has signed an agreement to provide digital skills training to young people in Ghana with King's Trust International, set up by King Charles III of the UK. They will support a project for Junior High Schools in Ghana to help address gaps in access to practical ICT education. Although ICT is a compulsory subject in Ghanaian schools, many lack functional computer laboratories, limiting pupils' ability to gain hands-on digital training.

Comarch, Hatif Libya and Makman sign MoU concerning autonomous networks
LIBYA 6 FEB

Comarch, Hatif Libya and Makman sign MoU concerning autonomous networks

Libyan Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Holding Company (LPTIC) subsidiary Hatif Libya has signed an MoU with Comarch and Makman Technology Consulting concerning autonomous networks. It builds on validation of Comarch products in Hatif's operational environment, following cooperation on Zero-Touch and network automation. The Comarch platform was able to deliver tangible operational benefits and operate effectively within the specific network and business context of the operator.

StarGrid showcases instant hybrid connectivity at the Netherlands Pavilion during MWC Barcelona 2026
GLOBAL 6 FEB

StarGrid showcases instant hybrid connectivity at the Netherlands Pavilion during MWC Barcelona 2026

StarGrid showcases instant hybrid connectivity at the Netherlands Pavilion during MWC Barcelona 2026

Space42 brings Thuraya-4 to South Africa.
SOUTH AFRICA 6 FEB

Space42 brings Thuraya-4 to South Africa.

Space42 has announced the commercial roll-out of Thuraya-4 in South Africa. This is the company's first operational presence in the country and will expand satellite connectivity in the dynamic digital market with sectors including energy, mining, maritime, civil government and humanitarian operations. Thuraya-4 uses advanced L-band architecture and software-defined capabilities to allocate bandwidth dynamically, configure coverage intelligently, and integrate seamlessly with terrestrial networks, including

FiberCop acquires Genoa and Padua properties
ITALY 6 FEB

FiberCop acquires Genoa and Padua properties

Italian wholesale operator FiberCop has announced the acquisition of two strategic properties located in the northern cities of Genoa and Padua from Central Sicaf, a company owned by Covivio. The buildings already serve as operational sites for FiberCop and are two of the main Points of Presence (PoPs) of the operator's national telecommunications backbone.

UNITED STATES 6 FEB

ATIS introduces open fibre access specifications programme

ATIS, North America's 3GPP partner organisation, is launching a new programme to deliver a unified specification for open access fibre builds. The Open Access Network Forum (OANF) provides a collaborative field for ISPs, technology partners and suppliers of open access infrastructure. It aims to foster viable operating models and technical architectures to underpin scale-up of open access fibre in North American markets, while staying abreast of regulatory considerations.

NORWAY 6 FEB

Norwegian National Security Authority warns of risks of foreign cloud services, vulnerability to Russian sabotage

The Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM) has published its 'Risk 2026' report, which among other things warns that businesses using foreign cloud services give up some of their control over digital infrastructure, systems and data stored and processed in the cloud. It also says the police security service PST has said that Russian intelligence could benefit from carrying out sabotage operations against targets in Norway in 2026.

SPAIN 6 FEB

Dazn inks deal to air all 2026 FIFA World Cup games in Spain

Dazn has reached an agreement with Spanish broadcaster and sports rights broker Mediapro to air all 104 games of the 2026 Fifa World Cup on its streaming service.  Under the deal, Mediapro's dedicated 'GolStadium' feed will be available to Dazn subscribers, unlike last summer's 2025 Fifa Club World Cup, which was offered to subscribers and non-subscribers alike.

SWEDEN 6 FEB

Bredband2 holds EGM on 25 February to elect new board

Swedish operator Bredband2 has announced an Extraordinary General Meeting on 25 February. Its new majority owner, Telia Company, is proposing that the EGM approves a motion to dismiss the current board members and elect new ones, who will receive no remuneration.

FINLAND 6 FEB

Electricity firm Oomi runs sales campaign with Valoo, starts MVNO on Telia Finland network

Finnish fibre company Valoo has announced a sales cooperation with energy services company Oomi, which has more than 800,000 customers and which took over Lumme Energia on 01 January 2026. In December, Oomi had started an MVNO on the Telia network.

UNITED STATES 6 FEB

5GAA hails live demo of next-gen V2X tolls, NTN voice calls and safety products on US roads

The 5G Automotive Association has provided feedback from a recent set of live trials showcasing connected technology on US roads, boosting safety outcomes while expanding service availability through NTN satellite connections. The demos took place in Sacramento, California and addressed several promising areas for the industry, including real-time road hazard alerts, satellite-enabled voice calls, and V2X-enabled tollbooths, bringing together expertise from leading automakers, telecom operators and technolo

EUROPE 6 FEB

EU tells TikTok to change 'addictive' design or face fines

TikTok's basic design is addictive and needs to change if the company wants to avoid large fines in the EU, the European Commission said. Its investigation found that TikTok violates the EU's Digital Services Act, which requires large online platforms to reduce the risk of negative effects on users. The company will have a chance to respond to the allegations before the EU considers any sanctions. 

SPAIN 6 FEB

Movistar Spain adds first Google Pixel devices to smartphone catalogue

Movistar (Telefonica) has reached an agreement with Google to add the latter's Pixel series devices to its catalogue of 5G smartphones in Spain. The operator said the standard Google Pixel 10 with 256GB is available at no extra cost when signing up to a 48-month convergent contract, with the Pro version costing from EUR 21 month and the 10 Pro XL from EUR 26 a month.

SCANDINAVIA 6 FEB

Traficom hosts Nordic-Baltic meeting to discuss GNSS and submarine cable security

Finnish telecoms regulator Traficom said the directors-general of national authorities from the Nordic and Baltic countries met in Helsinki on 05 February to discuss current security challenges in the region. The meeting dealt with the risks posed by the activities of Russia's shadow fleet, GNSS interference targeting satellite positioning systems, and the protection of critical infrastructure such as subsea cables. Traficom said operational authorities in the region are encountering other undesirable pheno

GLOBAL 6 FEB

Ribbon just misses FY target as project delays hurt Q4 revenues

Ribbon Communications fell just short of its revised FY sales target of USD 847-867 million, as multiple customer and project delays impeded its Q4 intake. Annual revenues grew 1.3 percent to USD 845 million, but Q4 sales finished 9.6 percent lower at USD 227 million. The company was profitable in both reporting periods, generating a net income of USD 40 million in FY25, and USD 89 million in Q4. The FY result marks a turnaround from Ribbon's USD 54 million net loss in 2024, while Q4 profits were sharply hi

DENMARK 6 FEB

Telenor Denmark gains 8,000 mobile customers in Q4 and 4,000 fixed broadband subscribers

Telenor has reported a net intake of 8,000 mobile subscriptions in its Danish operation during the fourth quarter of 2025, with fixed internet customers up by 4,000 as fibre broadband customers rose by 11,000 . Telenor Denmark CEO Lars Thomsen said the figures speak for themselves and reflect a focus on creating value for customers by making targeted investments in its network, products that improve everyday security and services that make life easy.

UNITED KINGDOM 6 FEB

STV Player sees record 16.4 million streams in January 2026

Scottish broadcast and media group STV has announced record streaming on STV Player for January 2026 with 16.4 million streams - 500,000 more than the previous record of 15.9 million in November 2024. The streaming growth was driven by strong network content, and combination of acquired and archive titles.

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