Echoworx, NTT Data offer governed secure comms across DACH region
Echoworx, secure communications and encryption specialist, and NTT Data Deutschland have partnered to provide governed secure communications as a single, integrated ecosystem across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). They will unveil their first joint offering at the it-sa Expo & Congress in October - presenting a go-to-market model handling encrypted external communication as governed infrastructure, built into the cloud from the start.
Echoworx, NTT Data offer governed secure comms across DACH region
Echoworx, secure communications and encryption specialist, and NTT Data Deutschland have partnered to provide governed secure communications as a single, integrated ecosystem across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). They will unveil their first joint offering at the it-sa Expo & Congress in October - presenting a go-to-market model handling encrypted external communication as governed infrastructure, built into the cloud from the start.
8x8 launches new partner programme for direct resellers
Global business communications group 8x8 has announced the launch of a new tiered partner programme for its direct reseller channel. The new programme will reward direct resellers for customer growth and retention, as well as new business growth. It has four levels - Authorised, Silver, Gold and Platinum - with partners earning financial rewards according to their tier level. Progress against the metrics will be provided through monthly performance dashboards.
8x8 launches new partner programme for direct resellers
Global business communications group 8x8 has announced the launch of a new tiered partner programme for its direct reseller channel. The new programme will reward direct resellers for customer growth and retention, as well as new business growth. It has four levels - Authorised, Silver, Gold and Platinum - with partners earning financial rewards according to their tier level. Progress against the metrics will be provided through monthly performance dashboards.
Circet Americas acquires Sunrise Telecom
Circet Americas, communications infrastructure services provider, has acquired Sunrise Telecom, US provider of outside plant (OSP) construction and network services to broadband and communications providers. The deal strengthens Circet's OSP capabilities and geographic reach, boosting its ability to provide end-to-end network infrastructure solutions for customers across the US.
Circet Americas acquires Sunrise Telecom
Cogent service revenue down 4.3% to USD 235.6 million in Q2
Cogent Communications Holdings has reported service revenue of USD 235.6 million for the second quarter of 2026, down 1.5 percent from Q1 2026 and down 4.3 percent from the year-earlier quarter. On-net revenue, including wavelengths, reached USD 150.2 million in Q2, up 0.7 percent from Q1 and up 6.2 percent from Q2 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was up 1.3 percent quarter-on-quarter to USD 71.1 million, with the adjusted EBITDA margin up to 30.2 percent, from 29.3 percent in Q1.
Cogent service revenue down 4.3% to USD 235.6 million in Q2
Brillband transfers broadband customer base to Olilo
UK ISP Brillband has announced the transfer of its broadband customer base to full-fibre broadband provider Olilo Consumer. In a statement on its website, Brillband said broadband services would continue as normal for customers, with their current contract and pricing remaining in place. Olilo will take over ongoing customer support, account management and billing. Brillband has now stopped accepting new customer orders, and the Brillband customer support team will remain available until end-August.
Brillband transfers broadband customer base to Olilo
Orange and Deutsche Telekom participate in HappyRobot's funding round
Orange and T.Capital, the investment arm of Deutsche Telekom, have participated in a USD 150 million funding round for US-based start-up HappyRobot, a software developer founded in 2023. The company enables clients to build AI agents capable of handling high-volume operational tasks across voice, email, messaging, and digital workflows. The Series C funding round was led by Prysm Capital and values HappyRobot at USD 1.2 billion.
Orange and Deutsche Telekom participate in HappyRobot's funding round
FCC takes forward proposal to permit D2D satellite access in licence-exempt devices
The US Federal Communications Commission has voted to explore measures that could allow Wi-Fi devices and other license-exempt wireless equipment to connect with D2D satellite fleets. It comes after the FCC chairman, Brendan Carr, initially submitted the proposal in July with the goal of unlocking roughly 200 MHz in unlicensed bandwidth for D2D satellite communications.
FCC takes forward proposal to permit D2D satellite access in licence-exempt devices
LMT joins European 6G implementation advisory group
Latvian operator LMT confirmed it has become one of 16 entities that will join the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking's (SNS JU) Advisory Group to work on 6G implementation. LMT said will play a leading role in two major SNS JU initiatives. The Shield 6G project aims to develop secure mechanisms for resilience and protection against cyber threats in next-generation 6G mobile networks. IoT Zero, on the other hand, is a research initiative focused on the development of zero-power or ultra-low-power
LMT joins European 6G implementation advisory group
Mozambique invites bids to restore five mobile network stations
The Mozambique Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM), supported by the Universal Access Service Fund (FSAU), has announced a call for tender to reactivate five inactive mobile base stations. The project focuses on bringing these stations back online, as well as ensuring their long-term operation and maintenance to reinstate telecommunications services in the affected regions. INCM is calling on licensed telecommunications operators and eligible consortia to submit expressions of interest for the restor
Mozambique invites bids to restore five mobile network stations
Beeline Kyrgyzstan launches 5G roaming
Beeline Kyrgyzstan has introduced 5G roaming services, available in more than 20 countries to start. The list includes Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Egypt, France, the UK and others. The coverage is planned to expand to more than 100 countries soon. The operator offers 1 GB, 5 GB and 10 GB 14-day bundles for roaming, costing KGS 499, KGS 4,999 and KGS 2,999, respectively. The packages are valid in 75 countries.
Beeline Kyrgyzstan launches 5G roaming
Vecima hands president brief to existing COO and names first chief product officer
Vecima Networks' chief operating officer Clay McCreery has taken on the role of president alongside his existing operations remit as part of a leadership realignment. Sumit Kamar will continue to head the business as CEO but will cede the title of president to McCreery, and Vecima has also named Ryan Nicometo as its first chief product officer.
