Openreach warns over 500,000 businesses still relying on PSTN network
UNITED KINGDOM 16:54

Openreach warns over 500,000 businesses still relying on PSTN network

Openreach is warning that that over 500,000 UK businesses have still not migrated to digital IP services, less than 12 months before the PSTN network is switched-off permanently by end-January 2027. With Openreach set to double prices for legacy phone services by October 2026, it is calling on businesses to test and migrate services now, or risk failing equipment and loss of service.

Magenta Telekom upgrades Vienna broadband network to 2 Gbps
AUSTRIA 16:52

Magenta Telekom upgrades Vienna broadband network to 2 Gbps

Austria's Magenta Telekom has doubled the top speed on its cable network in Vienna to 2 Gbps. The operator held an event with city council members at its head office to mark the milestone. Around 70 businesses are already using the faster connections, it said. 

Spirent leads UK project to boost PNT resilience for critical infrastructure
UNITED KINGDOM 16:41

Spirent leads UK project to boost PNT resilience for critical infrastructure

Spirent Communications has announced a partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead a project designed to boost the resilience of Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems used in critical national infrastructure (CNI). Spirent and partners will deliver a test framework to help UK CNI providers, operators and supplier adopt best practice. 

Vodafone Ireland adds 16,000 contract mobile customers in Q3
IRELAND 16:33

Vodafone Ireland adds 16,000 contract mobile customers in Q3

Vodafone Ireland's service revenue reached EUR 222 million in the three months to 31 December 2024 (Q3 FY26), compared to EUR 221 million in Q2 and EUR 216 million in the year-earlier third quarter. It ended Q3 with a total of 2.13 million mobile customers, compared to 2.15 million in the year-earlier quarter, with contract customers accounting for 67.4 percent.

ProSiebenSat.1, Deutsche Telekom expand video distribution agreement
GERMANY 16:23

ProSiebenSat.1, Deutsche Telekom expand video distribution agreement

ProSiebenSat.1 has expanded its agreement with Deutsche Telekom on video distribution, adding distribution of its paid streaming service Joyn Plus+. Telekom customers can already book a Joyn Plus+ subscription directly through Telekom since the start of this year, with a small discount for a 12-month contract.

EU publishes cable security toolbox, with new funding for rapid repairs
EUROPE 16:17

EU publishes cable security toolbox, with new funding for rapid repairs

The European Union is moving ahead with measures to protect submarine data cables. A new 'Cable Security Toolbox' outlines recommendations for increased security, and several areas around Europe have been named 'Cable Projects of European Interest' (CPEIs) so they qualify for additional public funding in the period to 2040. The existing Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) - Digital Work Programme will allocate EUR 347 million in funding over the next two years already to help increase resilience of the critica

Play deploys 54 new base stations in January
POLAND 15:51

Play deploys 54 new base stations in January

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, deployed 54 new base stations across the country in January. The operator said it ran a total of 13,229 base stations at the end of January. The majority of new base stations were built in Central Poland, and several stations were also launched in Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, Wroclaw and Poznan.  

Sunrise to reduce number of redundancies following consultation process
SWITZERLAND 15:51

Sunrise to reduce number of redundancies following consultation process

Swiss operator Sunrise will cut 147 jobs instead of up to 190 as initially planned, as part of its latest corporate reorganisation. The reduction in the planned redundancies comes at the end of a consultation process with employee representatives and the Syndicom trade union. The company is restructuring the business to better define responsibilities with fewer hierarchical levels, and consolidating overlapping functions.

Polish data centre capacity exceeds 200 MW
POLAND 15:50

Polish data centre capacity exceeds 200 MW

The whole capacity of Polish data centres has exceeded 200 MW, according to a study from the Polish Data Center Association (PLDCA). The capacity has doubled in the past three years and is expected to grow further to 600 MW by 2030. Around 74 percent of Polish data centre capacity is around Warsaw, where 30 major data centres out of the 45 across the country are located. 

Antik adds 3 channels to pay-TV lineup
SLOVAKIA 15:49

Antik adds 3 channels to pay-TV lineup

Slovak operator Antik has added three channels to its pay TV lineup, reports Zive. The list includes esports channels eClutch 1 and eClutch 2, as well as the channel Padel Time. The operator also offers customers an opportunity to watch four channels in an open window in January: Love Nature, JOJ Cinema, Kanal 1 and AMC.

Belgians loyal to telecom providers, with little switching across age groups - study
BELGIUM 15:44

Belgians loyal to telecom providers, with little switching across age groups - study

Brand loyalty is a critical factor in the Belgian telecom market, especially as digital apps and OTT services become more common, according to a study by the telecoms regulator Bipt. While the different generations use services differently, their loyalty to their operators does not vary much.

Vodafone Czechia brings out new tariffs for children and people under 26
CZECH REPUBLIC 15:32

Vodafone Czechia brings out new tariffs for children and people under 26

Vodafone Czech Republic has announced the launch of new mobile tariffs for children aged 6 to 15 years old as well as older teenagers and adults under the age of 26. The tariffs combine flexible data options, including unlimited service at speeds of up to 50 Mbps. Children's tariffs come with built-in security and parental control through the Digital Parenting programme. Prices start at CZK 242 per month.

POLAND 15:28

Orange Poland starts selling travel insurance

Orange Poland has announced a new service that offers customers the ability to compare travel insurance from different providers and then buy one. Those using this service to purchase travel insurance can obtain a 10 percent discount.

QATAR 15:17

Vodafone Qatar and Qatar Development Bank sign MoU to support start-ups and SMEs

Vodafone Qatar and Qatar Development Bank (QDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support start-ups and small & medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by offering business services, market development and innovation. The partnership will include co-hosted events, workshops and market education sessions. The MoU also establishes a commercial framework for bundled enterprise offerings that combine connectivity and digital products to address the evolving needs of businesses. These will enable start-

GLOBAL 15:10

Westcon-Comstor launches Tech Insights for sales partners

Westcon-Comstor, a global distributor of cybersecurity, networking and hybrid cloud products, has announced the launch of Tech Insights, a free-to-use programme that enables channel partners to create revenue opportunities by identifying and addressing risks in customer IT environments. It is designed for simplicity, speed and scale and provides tailored, customer-ready outputs to accelerate active deals and generate upselling and cross-selling opportunities in services and other high-margin offerings.

FRANCE 15:04

Travelxp inks distribution deals with Bouygues and Orange in France

Travel and lifestyle content producer Travelxp has entered the French market following distribution deals with Bouygues Telecom and Orange. Both operators are now offering the Travelxp HD channel to all their IPTV customers, featuring programmes that showcase cultures from around the world. With this launch, the Mumbai-based content producer will make available thousands of hours of content curated for the French market, further expanding its European footprint. The channel is already present in more than o

SAUDI ARABIA 15:01

Zain KSA signs MoU with Princess Nourah University to train women

Zain KSA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) to develop education and training to enhance women's participation in the technology sector. The MoU emphasises knowledge exchange and the implementation of collaborative models in education and capacity building, supporting the development of human capital in technology and digital transformation.

UNITED KINGDOM 14:58

UK film, HETV production spend up 22% to GBP 6.8 bln in 2025 - BFI

Film and high-end TV production spend in the UK reached GBP 6.8 billion in 2025, up 22 percent from 2024, according to the latest data from the British Film Institute (BFI). HETV accounted for 54 percent of the spend at GBP 4 billion, up 14 percent from 2024; with feature film production spend accounting for 41 percent or GBP 2.8 billion, up 31 percent year-on-year. 

SOUTH AFRICA 14:57

Oppo introduces Reno15 series in South Africa

Oppo has launched its Reno15 smartphones in South Africa, expanding its premium mid-range portfolio in the local market. The range includes the Reno15 Pro and the Reno15 F and is due to go on sale from 07 February. They will be available on contract from Vodacom, MTN, Telkom and Cell C. Contract pricing for the Reno15 Pro starts from ZAR 899 per month on selected 36-month plans, while the Reno15 F starts from between ZAR 589 and ZAR 639 on selected packages, depending on the network. The cash price for the

NIGERIA 14:51

MTN Nigeria's MoMo PSB partners with SME development agency

MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), the financial subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has announced an agreement with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). MoMo PSB will offer companies registered with access to digital services such as apps, POS, USSD, partner portals and other tailored platforms. These enable business owners to accept payments easily, pay staff salaries, manage tills and multiple shops, and oversee key business operations from a single, integrated platform.

IRELAND 14:51

NBI connects over 164,000 premises to rural fibre network

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has now connected over 164,000 premises across Ireland as the National Broadband Plan (NBP) rural network roll-out enters its final phase. The last quarterly update for the contract year to 31 January 2026 shows that all surveying and design work is now complete, with 82 percent of the entire NBP network built and available for connection. NBI is now building the remaining network, which will be completed in 2026.

SPAIN 14:43

Spain to introduce 400 prefix for commercial calls

Spain's Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Administration has proposed new rules to assign distinct telephone prefixes for commercial and customer service calls, as part of efforts to curb phone scams and unwanted marketing. The draft resolutions, now open to public consultation, requires companies to use numbers beginning with the new 400 prefix for their commercial calls, enabling recipients to recognise and screen them more easily. 

CANADA 14:40

BCE revenue down 0.3 percent to CAD 6.40 billion in Q4 2025

BCE has reported total operating revenue of CAD 6.40 billion for Q4 2025, down 0.3 percent from CAD 6.42 billion a year earlier; with full-year revenue up 0.2 percent to CAD 24.47 billion, from CAD 24.41 billion in 2024. The quarterly drop in revenue was the result of a 15 percent fall in product revenues to CAD 965 million, offset partially by service revenue growth of 2.9 percent to CAD 5.44 billion. 

AFRICA 14:36

MTN Group plans fintech start-up acquisitions

MTN Group is looking out for fintech start-ups that it could integrate into its own platform, its CEO Ralph Mupita told the portal Semafor. It is seeking businesses involved in payments, lending and remittances. He said the strategy is to focus on strengthening MTN's platform and accelerating growth, rather than pursuing short-term financial exits. Mupita declined to disclose how much MTN is prepared to spend on acquisitions, but the group had more than USD 2 billion in cash on its balance sheet as of Novem

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