Accenture to acquire Ookla for USD 1.2 billion
Accenture is expanding in the network benchmarking business with a takeover of Ookla and its related platforms Speedtest, DownDetector, RootMetrics and Ekahau. The acquisition is expected to help it reach new customer groups interested in network quality, beyond the telecom operators served by Accenture's existing unit Umlaut. The takeover of Ookla from publisher Ziff Davis will cost USD 1.2 billion cash.
Accenture to acquire Ookla for USD 1.2 billion
Accenture is expanding in the network benchmarking business with a takeover of Ookla and its related platforms Speedtest, DownDetector, RootMetrics and Ekahau. The acquisition is expected to help it reach new customer groups interested in network quality, beyond the telecom operators served by Accenture's existing unit Umlaut. The takeover of Ookla from publisher Ziff Davis will cost USD 1.2 billion cash.
Deutsche Telekom to offer new Starlink D2D service in Europe from 2028
Deutsche Telekom is partnering with Starlink to expand mobile coverage with the latter's direct-to-device satellite services. Telekom, which already works with Starlink on the services in the US, said it expects to have the D2D services available in ten European countries by 2028. The company will cover particularly challenging areas, for example due to nature conservation requirements or demanding topography, with Starlink's V2 next-generation mobile technology, to enable compatible smartphones to connect
Deutsche Telekom to offer new Starlink D2D service in Europe from 2028
Deutsche Telekom is partnering with Starlink to expand mobile coverage with the latter's direct-to-device satellite services. Telekom, which already works with Starlink on the services in the US, said it expects to have the D2D services available in ten European countries by 2028. The company will cover particularly challenging areas, for example due to nature conservation requirements or demanding topography, with Starlink's V2 next-generation mobile technology, to enable compatible smartphones to connect
EU backs telco digital sovereignty project with EUR 75 mln for edge infrastructure
Telefonica and the European Commission announced the launch of EURO-3C, a EUR 75 million project to build a pan-European sovereign infrastructure combining telecommunications, edge computing, cloud and artificial intelligence capabilities. Unveiled at Mobile World Congress, the initiative aims to accelerate Europe's digital and industrial transformation through a federated, open and secure model.
EU backs telco digital sovereignty project with EUR 75 mln for edge infrastructure
Amazon to invest further EUR 18 bln in northern Spain data centre build
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced at MWC plans to invest an additional USD 18 billion on top of the USD 15.7 billion already pledged to expand its data centre infrastructure in Spain and boost AI innovation in the country. The total investment of EUR 33.7 billion will create an estimated 29,900 full-time jobs in the northeastern Aragon region until 2035.
Amazon to invest further EUR 18 bln in northern Spain data centre build
Nvidia to invest USD 4 bln in Lumentum and Coherent for advanced optics
Nvidia announced multiyear strategic partnerships with Lumentum and Coherent to develop advanced optics technologies for next-generation AI data centre infrastructure. Under non-exclusive agreements, Nvidia has made multibillion-dollar purchase commitments for advanced laser and optical networking products and will invest a total of USD 4 billion, split 50:50, in the two companies to support research and development, expand manufacturing capacity, and fund US-based operations, including new fabrication faci
Nvidia to invest USD 4 bln in Lumentum and Coherent for advanced optics
PLDT, Smart open first joint store in Tacloban City
Philippines operator PLDT and its mobile unit Smart Communications have officially opened their first-ever co-located store in Marasbaras district in Tacloban City. The new store is already fully operational and will serve customers in Tacloban City and its surrounding areas.
PLDT, Smart open first joint store in Tacloban City
Smart revenue grows 5% in Q4, amid expanding ARPU and 5G adoption
Philippines operator Smart Communications saw its fourth-quarter revenue grow 5 percent sequentially. Fourth-quarter revenue growth was mainly boosted by higher ARPU, the company said. Smart reported 606,079 net additions in the fourth quarter, while churn reached 2.5 percent at end-2025.
Smart revenue grows 5% in Q4, amid expanding ARPU and 5G adoption
PLDT offers free emergency calls for Filipinos in Middle East conflict areas
In light of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, PLDT Group chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan has announced that the PLDT Group will provide communication assistance to overseas Filipinos in affected areas. PLDT and Smart will offer free calls for Filipinos in countries affected by the conflict in the Middle East.
PLDT offers free emergency calls for Filipinos in Middle East conflict areas
Taiwan Mobile, AST SpaceMobile partner on LEO satellite communication services
Taiwan Mobile has signed a cooperation deal for low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication services with AST SpaceMobile, the company building a space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones. Taiwan Mobile expects this collaboration to promote the synergistic operation of 'space base station' technology and existing mobile networks in Taiwan, accelerate the implementation of an integrated satellite-terrestrial communication architecture, and strengthen ubiquitous conn
Taiwan Mobile, AST SpaceMobile partner on LEO satellite communication services
Adtran upgrades broadband network for Jackson County REMC
Jackson County REMC, member-owned rural utility services co-operative, has selected Adtran to upgrade its broadband network to deliver faster connectivity to customers across southern Indiana. Adtran has deployed an integrated solution combining fibre access, the AI-powered Mosaic One SaaS platform and Intellifi managed Wi-Fi. This delivers cost savings of 20-30 percent, as well as reducing the number of truck rolls - helping to deliver an enhanced experienced for more than 13,500 broadband customers across
Adtran upgrades broadband network for Jackson County REMC
Vodafone Ukraine signs MoU for mobile satellite services with AST SpaceMobile
Vodafone Ukraine said that it has signed a memorandum on understanding with the company AST SpaceMobile to work on the launch of mobile satellite services across the country. The agreement was signed during MWC Barcelona. While no launch date was given, Vodafone Ukraine said it plans to offer a full satellite broadband service over the low-orbit satellites from AST SpaceMobile, supporting its strategy for resilient services throughout the country. It will work with AST SpaceMobile on the commercial launch,
