Nscale attracts USD 2 bln series C funding backed by Nvidia, Nokia, Lenovo, Dell
UK-based AI infrastructure developer Nscale has raised USD 2 billion in a series C equity funding round valuing the business at USD 14.6 billion. Nokia, Nvidia, Dell and Lenovo all invested for equity together with Astra Capital Management, Citadel, Jane Street, Linden Advisors, and Point72. The USD 2 billion sum is inclusive of funds invested as part of Nscale's pre-series C SAFE transaction. Proceeds from the round are expected to accelerate Nscale's global rollout of vertically integrated AI infrastruct
Nscale attracts USD 2 bln series C funding backed by Nvidia, Nokia, Lenovo, Dell
UK-based AI infrastructure developer Nscale has raised USD 2 billion in a series C equity funding round valuing the business at USD 14.6 billion. Nokia, Nvidia, Dell and Lenovo all invested for equity together with Astra Capital Management, Citadel, Jane Street, Linden Advisors, and Point72. The USD 2 billion sum is inclusive of funds invested as part of Nscale's pre-series C SAFE transaction. Proceeds from the round are expected to accelerate Nscale's global rollout of vertically integrated AI infrastruct
Aferian closes USD 1.3 mln sale to investment vehicle owned by former chairman
Aferian's B2B video streaming business has been acquired by private investment vehicle Sapphire Technology Group in a pre-packaged sale. Sapphire Technology Group is owned by former Aferian chairman Keith Todd, who served the business from 2007 to 2019 when it was still called Amino Technologies.
Aferian closes USD 1.3 mln sale to investment vehicle owned by former chairman
Aferian's B2B video streaming business has been acquired by private investment vehicle Sapphire Technology Group in a pre-packaged sale. Sapphire Technology Group is owned by former Aferian chairman Keith Todd, who served the business from 2007 to 2019 when it was still called Amino Technologies.
JazzWorld acquires TPL Insurance controlling stake for PKR 4 billion
Veon's Pakistani subsidiary Jazz International has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in insurance firm TPL Insurance for PKR 4.15 billion (approximately USD 14.6 million). This transaction is subject to clearance from the Competition Commission of Pakistan.
JazzWorld acquires TPL Insurance controlling stake for PKR 4 billion
U Mobile to pilot AI capabilities in 5G network using ZTE AIR Core platform
Malaysian operator U Mobile has signed a partnership deal with ZTE at MWC 2026 in Barcelona. U Mobile will adopt ZTE's AIR Core platform to pilot AI-based capabilities within its 5G network. U Mobile and ZTE will jointly conduct planning and feasibility studies for AIR Core use cases, focusing on three initiatives, including AI + Network Data Analytics Function; AI + User Plane Function; and AI + Operations.
U Mobile to pilot AI capabilities in 5G network using ZTE AIR Core platform
CelcomDigi, Maxis buy out Malaysian government's stakes in DNB
CelcomDigi and Maxis have each completed the acquisition of shares in Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) from the Minister of Finance Incorporated (MoF Inc). This transaction was initiated following a put notice issued by MoF in December 2025. Both operators paid a cash consideration of MYR 327.87 million to acquire these stakes, a step that effectively facilitates the government's exit from the 5G wholesale provider and transitions DNB into a privately-led entity.
CelcomDigi, Maxis buy out Malaysian government's stakes in DNB
Polish operators agree national roaming during emergencies
Polish network operators Orange Poland, T-Mobile Poland, Polkomtel and Play agreed on the launch of a national roaming system in the country during emergency situations, reports Telko.in citing a speech by Przemyslaw Kuna, the chairman of the national telecommunications regulator UKE during the economic forum Time in Warsaw. According to report, a technical solution is expected to be in place by mid-2026.
Polish operators agree national roaming during emergencies
LMT installs smart traffic monitoring system in Adazi
Latvian operator LMT has installed a smart traffic monitoring system in the town of Adazi. A device equipped with machine vision software is designed to ensure better traffic safety in downtown Adazi for the next three years. From March, the solution is officially included in the traffic monitoring system and the recorded information about drivers who have not followed traffic rules will be transferred automatically to the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) and the municipal police.
LMT installs smart traffic monitoring system in Adazi
Satro to expand pay-TV lineup
Slovak pay TV platform Satro plans to expand the lineup of its pay TV service TouchTV, reports Zive. The expansion will be carried out gradually, with no exact schedule disclosed yet. The new channels will include Music Box Hits, Viasat True Crime, Love Nature, ORF1, ORF2, PRO7, SAT1, TV5 Monde, TVE, TV Polonia, ZDF, A11, ABC TV, Chilli, DVTV Extra and Skvele.
Satro to expand pay-TV lineup
Megafon upgrades mobile network coverage for Moscow flats
Russian operator Megafon has upgraded the indoor coverage of its mobile network in apartment buildings in various locations in the city of Moscow. More than 140,000 residents can now access mobile services in their apartments, elevators and other indoor areas of the buildings. The new indoor infrastructure also supports VoLTE.
Megafon upgrades mobile network coverage for Moscow flats
Glaspoort reaches 900,000 homes passed with fibre network
Dutch wholesale fibre operator Glaspoort announced that it has completed its 900,000th home passed with fibre. The milestone was at a new-build area in Rijswijk, near The Hague, where offices are being converted to flats.
Glaspoort reaches 900,000 homes passed with fibre network
Time dotCom deploys Ciena optical technology across FASTER transpacific cable system
Malaysian operator Time dotCom has deployed Ciena's optical technology across the FASTER transpacific cable system. With a length of 9,000km, this cable system connects facilities in Japan to the US, positioning Time as a gateway between international businesses and customers in Asia-Pacific.
