UK Weekly - Week 43
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) set the agenda this week, proposing Strategic Market Status for Microsoft in business software and consulting on access to Apple's contactless technology. The shareholders of Nexfibre declined to offer remedies over CMA concerns about the Netomnia takeover. Microsoft withdrew from the deal to anchor Nscale's Essex data centre after Nscale was told the site cannot connect to the power grid until the 2030s. In mobile, BT announced a live trial of artificial intellig
UK Weekly - Week 43
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) set the agenda this week, proposing Strategic Market Status for Microsoft in business software and consulting on access to Apple's contactless technology. The shareholders of Nexfibre declined to offer remedies over CMA concerns about the Netomnia takeover. Microsoft withdrew from the deal to anchor Nscale's Essex data centre after Nscale was told the site cannot connect to the power grid until the 2030s. In mobile, BT announced a live trial of artificial intellig
Dutch Weekly - Week 43
Competition and regulatory decisions featured heavily in Dutch telecom news this week. The Consumer and Markets Authority (ACM) cleared Videoland's takeover of Viaplay in the Netherlands and published draft cloud switching guidelines under the European Union (EU) Data Act. Fibre broadband reached 3.75 million households in the second quarter, according to the ACM. Startup Photon Bridge raised EUR 10 million for optical lasers, while Odido's mobile net promoter score (NPS) recovered to 14 in the third quarte
Dutch Weekly - Week 43
Competition and regulatory decisions featured heavily in Dutch telecom news this week. The Consumer and Markets Authority (ACM) cleared Videoland's takeover of Viaplay in the Netherlands and published draft cloud switching guidelines under the European Union (EU) Data Act. Fibre broadband reached 3.75 million households in the second quarter, according to the ACM. Startup Photon Bridge raised EUR 10 million for optical lasers, while Odido's mobile net promoter score (NPS) recovered to 14 in the third quarte
German Weekly - Week 43
The German government signed a declaration of intent with Nvidia to advance physical artificial intelligence (AI), and Nvidia announced investments in four German startups at the Invest in Germany summit. At the same summit, Amazon said it plans to invest more than EUR 16 billion in Germany in 2027. Siemens partnered with Nvidia to turn its Erlangen site into an autonomous production plant. In mobile, Deutsche Telekom launched AI call notes on its business mobile plans and tested AI on its radio access netw
German Weekly - Week 43
Intel, FIT launch AI for Future Workforce programme in Ireland
Intel and Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) have partnered to launch the AI for Future Workforce Programme in Ireland, marking Intel's first Digital Resilience partnership in the country. The programme will include development of a dedicated AI Lab to deliver practical AI training. The physical training space will give learners access to infrastructure and technology such as computers and high-performance computing resources.
Intel, FIT launch AI for Future Workforce programme in Ireland
Vodafone, National Parks launch wildfire resilience project in the Cairngorms
VodafoneThree and National Parks UK are launching a new wildfire resilience programme in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. This will help boost long-term resilience and support wildlife recovery in the area, and was announced as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted the UK's first Wildfire Resilience Summit. The project will provide support for pond creation and management for environmental benefit, and to provide easily accessible water sources for firefighters. It will also help retain and expand
Vodafone, National Parks launch wildfire resilience project in the Cairngorms
Indra and Nuek ink LatAm digital payment security deal
Spanish state-backed technology group Indra said its cybersecurity unit, IndraMind Cybersecurity, signed a contract with Latin American payment technology firm Nuek to improve the cyber resilience of financial and transactional environments in the region. The agreement will add IndraMind Cybersecurity's intelligent SOC, specifically designed for digital payments, to Nuek's services.
Indra and Nuek ink LatAm digital payment security deal
Czech nationwide commercial DAB+ networks cover up to 93% of population
Czech national telecommunications regulator CTU has announced that the nationwide commercial DAB+ digital radio networks already cover more inhabitants than the regulator set out in the criteria for their operators after the frequency auction. According to the CTU's findings, the operator Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) already covers 92.82 percent of the Czech population and more than 98 percent of the length of motorways. The operator RTI cz covers 85.7 percent of the population and 89.1 percent of motorways.
Czech nationwide commercial DAB+ networks cover up to 93% of population
Maroc Telecom revenue rises 5% in Q3
Maroc Telecom said its revenue increased by 4.7 percent year-on-year to MAD 9.67 billion for the third quarter ended 30 September. EBITDA reached MAD 4.83 billion, maintaining a stable EBITDA margin of 50.0 percent. Net income declined by 1.9 percent to MAD 1.38 billion, while CAPEX decreased by 36.3 percent to MAD 2.44 billion. The group's total customer base expanded 2.4 percent to reach nearly 78 million, driven by a 4.5 percent increase in subsidiary subscribers.
Maroc Telecom revenue rises 5% in Q3
Agcom asks FiberCop to update wholesale pricing proposal
Italy's telecommunications market regulator Agcom has asked FiberCop to submit new wholesale access price proposals after concluding that the draft lists it published in April are insufficient to address the identified issues. While noting the progress made by the company, the watchdog said the proposals have yet to meet the fairness and reasonableness criteria required for network access prices.
Agcom asks FiberCop to update wholesale pricing proposal
Omani TRA runs telecom user satisfaction survey
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is running a Beneficiary Satisfaction Survey for telecommunications services from 19 October through 30 November. It aims to measure overall user satisfaction, engage beneficiaries in the service evaluation process, and gauge public awareness of consumer rights.
Omani TRA runs telecom user satisfaction survey
Ofcom boosts satellite spectrum access for maritime, aeronautical sectors
UK regulator Ofcom has announced changes to maritime radio licences to support faster and more reliable communications, and bring UK in line with international standards. The changes will support the upgrade of communications systems used by maritime authorities and ships to share vital navigation information - enabling more advanced digital messaging to exchange information on severe weather, accidents, lock/bridge closures and other safety-related information.
