AT&T launches OneConnect subscription bundling mobile with home fibre
AT&T announced the launch of OneConnect, its new subscription bundling mobile and residential internet service for a flat monthly price including taxes and fees. It claims that new consumers can sign up for AT&T Wireless + 1 Gig fibre in under five minutes, providing connectivity for a full range of devices, including wearables, smartphones and tablets, whether at home or when out and about.
AT&T launches OneConnect subscription bundling mobile with home fibre
AT&T announced the launch of OneConnect, its new subscription bundling mobile and residential internet service for a flat monthly price including taxes and fees. It claims that new consumers can sign up for AT&T Wireless + 1 Gig fibre in under five minutes, providing connectivity for a full range of devices, including wearables, smartphones and tablets, whether at home or when out and about.
Nebius plans second Finnish AI factory with up to 310 MW capacity
Cloud company Nebius announced the construction of a new AI factory in the Finnish city of Lappeenranta with capacity of up to 310 MW. Capacity is expected to become available to customers in 2027. This follows the recent expansion of Nebius' first Finnish data centre in Mantsala to 75 MW. The company plans to expand more in Finland in future.
Nebius plans second Finnish AI factory with up to 310 MW capacity
Cloud company Nebius announced the construction of a new AI factory in the Finnish city of Lappeenranta with capacity of up to 310 MW. Capacity is expected to become available to customers in 2027. This follows the recent expansion of Nebius' first Finnish data centre in Mantsala to 75 MW. The company plans to expand more in Finland in future.
Lenovo unveils David Beckham partnership ahead of 2026 World Cup
Lenovo announced a partnership with English footballing icon David Beckham. Beckham will feature in an global marketing campaign for Lenovo due to start in May, ahead of the Fifa Men's World Cup 2026 in North America. Lenovo said Beckham's business acumen, amassed through holdings including a stake in US soccer club Inter Miami, would highlight sports applications of its AI-driven technology tailored to fan experiences, team performances, and monetisation.
Lenovo unveils David Beckham partnership ahead of 2026 World Cup
Grameenphone expects lower Q1 revenue amid Middle East energy supply disruptions
Bangladeshi operator Grameenphone has updated its first-quarter performance trends, stating that business momentum in the beginning of 2026 has been softer than anticipated. Grameenphone said that the significant disruption in global energy markets caused by the situation in the Middle East has left Bangladesh particularly exposed due to its reliance on imported fuels and LNG. This has resulted in increased volatility in energy supplies, higher fuel import costs, and initial signs of constraints in energy s
Grameenphone expects lower Q1 revenue amid Middle East energy supply disruptions
Iliad's Free launches EUR 30/month Max mobile plan with unlimited data in Europe and beyond
French operator Free, part of the Iliad group, has added a new top-tier plan to its mobile portfolio, offering unlimited 4G/5G data in over 135 international destinations. Dubbed Max, the plan costs EUR 29.99/month for B2C customers with no contract commitment, before any discount that applies for Free's fixed broadband subscribers. A 'Pro' version is also available for the same price (excluding VAT), on a no-contract basis. Commenting on the launch, Free's founder Xavier Niel said that this new offer was u
Iliad's Free launches EUR 30/month Max mobile plan with unlimited data in Europe and beyond
Canal Plus hails court win against Google, Cloudflare and Cisco over piracy
French pay-TV operator Canal Plus said that it secured a new landmark legal win in its fight against piracy. In a recent decision, an appeal court in Paris upheld a previous ruling in favour of blocking illegal streaming and IPTV services via alternative DNS providers including Google, Cloudflare and Cisco. The operator had argued that these providers should be considered technical intermediaries used to circumvent delisting processes put in place to prevent access to pirated content. This legal case starte
Canal Plus hails court win against Google, Cloudflare and Cisco over piracy
Norwegian Competition Authority moves to block Telenor from buying GlobalConnect B2C business
The Norwegian Competition Authority said it is minded to prohibit Telenor Norway from acquiring GlobalConnect's residential customer business on the grounds of reduced consumer choice for broadband and television services. The operators have fifteen days from 27 March to comment on the watchdog's assessment and the Authority has set a 15 May deadline for a final decision.
Norwegian Competition Authority moves to block Telenor from buying GlobalConnect B2C business
Ericsson increases share of O2 UK RAN contract with 5-year extension
Ericsson announced a new contract with UK operator Virgin Media O2 to become its primary radio access network (RAN) supplier. The five-year contract reneweal sees Ericsson provide the majority of the radio network under O2's latest Mobile Transformation Plan, bringing Ericsson "several hundred million euros" over the life of the contract, the Swedish supplier said. Nokia confirmed that it also secured a contract extension with O2 UK.
Ericsson increases share of O2 UK RAN contract with 5-year extension
Meta, Snap, YouTube and TikTok flagged for social media age compliance issues
Australia's online safety regulator has raised compliance concerns about five major platforms as it shifts towards potential enforcement of the country's Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) requirements. The eSafety Commissioner said Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are under investigation for potential non-compliance with rules designed to prevent users under 16 from holding accounts.
Meta, Snap, YouTube and TikTok flagged for social media age compliance issues
Telstra loses out after Australia mandates standardised mobile coverage maps
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has introduced new rules requiring mobile network operators to publish standardised coverage maps for 4G and 5G services across Australia by 30 June 2026. Under the Telecommunications (Mobile Network Coverage Maps) Industry Standard 2026, operators must present coverage using four categories: good, moderate, basic or no coverage. The regulator said the move is intended to address inconsistencies in how operators currently measure and display coverage,
Telstra loses out after Australia mandates standardised mobile coverage maps
Atos strengthens cyber security capabilities with Threat Research hub
France-based ICT group Atos announced the official inauguration of its Threat Research Centre (TRC), a new cybersecurity intelligence hub that will deliver enhanced protection for 2,000 clients worldwide. Among its key objectives, TRC will support Atos' existing network of seventeen security operations centres (SOCs) worldwide by consolidating multiple insight-led capabilities into a unified system. Atos said that this launch will provide a powerful differentiator for its cybersecurity activities, highlight
