Google launches Fitbit Edge with new health tools
Google is expanding its range of smartwatches with the new Fitbit Edge. Priced from USD 180, the new wearable adds a watch face to the Fitbit Air released early this year as well as new AI-driven features with Google Health. In addition Google announced an investment in the women's health app Flo to bring some of its features to Google Health users.
Google launches Fitbit Edge with new health tools
Google is expanding its range of smartwatches with the new Fitbit Edge. Priced from USD 180, the new wearable adds a watch face to the Fitbit Air released early this year as well as new AI-driven features with Google Health. In addition Google announced an investment in the women's health app Flo to bring some of its features to Google Health users.
GFiber unveils upcoming Wi-Fi 8 home gateway with symmetrical 20-gig speeds
US operator GFiber has announced plans at Network X to develop an AI-enabled 20 Gbps fibre gateway in collaboration with Qualcomm and Gemtek. GFiber's Wi-Fi 8 gateway provides 20 Gbps symmetrical speeds in a more convenient form factor, merging modem and router functions alongside built-in voice AI features. The GFiber Wi-Fi 8 Premium Gateway will be offered to all customers on GFiber's 20-gig plan, currently served by a separate fibre terminal and router.
GFiber unveils upcoming Wi-Fi 8 home gateway with symmetrical 20-gig speeds
US operator GFiber has announced plans at Network X to develop an AI-enabled 20 Gbps fibre gateway in collaboration with Qualcomm and Gemtek. GFiber's Wi-Fi 8 gateway provides 20 Gbps symmetrical speeds in a more convenient form factor, merging modem and router functions alongside built-in voice AI features. The GFiber Wi-Fi 8 Premium Gateway will be offered to all customers on GFiber's 20-gig plan, currently served by a separate fibre terminal and router.
Vodafone to present application-aware QoS powered by L4S protocol
Vodafone is preparing to showcase an application-aware quality-of-experience (QoE) service powered by the the low-latency protocol L4S. Presenting at the Network X exhibition in Vienna, Vodafone will demonstrate a fibre broadband QoE product programmed to prioritise specific end-applications, rather than applying a uniform QoE approach.
Vodafone to present application-aware QoS powered by L4S protocol
Altnets form DNA Europe lobby group to preserve wholesale network access in fibre transition
An alliance of alternative network operators in Europe has formed to lobby for preservation of the system of regulated wholesale access to telecom networks in the European Union. The Digital Alliance for Europe is called DNA Europe for short, referencing the abbreviation of the Digital Networks Act currently under discussion in the EU. This legislation is designed to overhaul the EU's regulatory system to support investment in the next generation of telecom networks, and DNA Europe wants to make sure its me
Altnets form DNA Europe lobby group to preserve wholesale network access in fibre transition
Ziggo upgrades top broadband speed to 8 Gbps
Dutch operator Ziggo has launched new top speeds of 4 and 8 Gbps for broadband customers in Utrecht and parts of Amsterdam. This follows the recent upgrade of its cable network to Docsis 4.0. The services are priced at EUR 74.95 per month for 8 Gbps and EUR 67.95 per month for 4 Gbps.
Ziggo upgrades top broadband speed to 8 Gbps
Telia plans 900 job cuts to save SEK 1 bln annually through localisation
Telia Company announced plans to cut approximately 900 of its 14,100-strong workforce by year-end to save SEK 1 billion gross annually from its operating cost base. It will transfer about 220 positions to its country units, primarily from the common technology division. Telia expects restructuring charges of some SEK 600 million in the fourth quarter of 2026 with the effect on cash flow mainly appearing in 2027. The operator is standing by its FY 2026 financial outlook and mid-term targets.
Telia plans 900 job cuts to save SEK 1 bln annually through localisation
Quickline holding company reports 2025 revenue of GBP 8.1 million
QCL Topco, holding company for UK rural broadband providers Quickline Communications and Boundless Networks, has reported revenue of GBP 8.08 million for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, up from GBP 5.41 million in 2024; with gross profit of GBP 1.68 million, down from profit of GBP 2.90 million a year earlier. Accounts filed with Companies House show an operating loss of -GBP 39.82 million for 2025, compared to a loss of -GBP 34.24 million in 2024; with an loss before tax of -GBP 57.19 million, up from a
Quickline holding company reports 2025 revenue of GBP 8.1 million
Ciena appoints new Chief People Officer
Ciena has appointed Monika Fahlbusch as EVP and Chief People People with immediate effect. She will lead the group's worldwide People & Culture strategy, reporting to Ciena President and CEO Gary Smith. She has over 30 years of global human resources leadership experience, most recently as Chief People Officer at Epic Games. Smith said she would help Ciena build on its "progressive, people-first approach" to hire and develop talent, enhance leadership abilities and develop the overall employee experience.
Ciena appoints new Chief People Officer
OpenAI creates 200 jobs, new Applied AI Lab in Dublin
OpenAI has announced the creation of 200 new jobs and a new Applied AI Lab at its EU headquarters in Ireland. The investment is supported by the Irish government through IDA Ireland, and comes on top of the 250 jobs announced in July 2026. This will take the total number of jobs created in Ireland to at least 450. It currently has more than 120 employees in the country.
OpenAI creates 200 jobs, new Applied AI Lab in Dublin
Rostelecom completes development of Bulat DWDM system
Russian national operator Rostelecom has launched pilot operations for a fibre-optic DWDM system from the Russian manufacturer Bulat. The system is designed for the construction of national and international communication lines and for implementation across access, aggregation, and core network layers, supporting both simple and complex topologies. The Bulat system was developed with the specific characteristics of the Russian backbone equipment market in mind, most notably the vast distances involved, incl
Rostelecom completes development of Bulat DWDM system
Vodafone Netherlands introduces data sharing for Unlimited Plus, Max subscribers
Vodafone Netherlands is introducing an option for customers on select Unlimited plans to gift data to other Vodafone subscribers. The new feature is available for customers with an Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Max subscription, and they can share data with up to ten people each month. Their own data bundle remains unlimited.
