Danish data centre capacity could reach 1.2 GW by 2030
DENMARK 11:39

Danish data centre capacity could reach 1.2 GW by 2030

Trade association Danish Data Center Industry (DDI or Datacenterindustrien) expects total installed capacity in Denmark to reach 1.2 GW by 2030, driven by rising demand for AI, cloud and digital infrastructure. In the first quarter of 2025, there was 264 MW of installed hyperscale capacity in Denmark, 335 MW of installed IT power and 71 MW of colocation capacity, with 139 MW under construction at that time. The DDI's 'Danish Data Centre Market Report 2026' says Energinet's connection queue currently stands

Motorola Solutions advances Brazilian govt private network project
BRAZIL 11:37

Motorola Solutions advances Brazilian govt private network project

Motorola Solutions has made progress on the implementation of a national private communication network designed to integrate defence and public security agencies across Brazil. During a press briefing in Sao Paulo, company president Gustavo Ancheschi highlighted that a proof of concept (PoC) was recently conducted in the Federal District, involving the Senate, Chamber of Deputies, Army, Federal Police and Federal Highway Police (PRF). The test demonstrated interoperability, with wireless devices from differ

Netflix raises prices in Poland
POLAND 11:36

Netflix raises prices in Poland

Netflix has raised its prices in Poland. The Basic tariff increased from PLN 33 to PLN 37 per month, the price of the Standard tariff grew from PLN 49 to PLN 55, and the Premium tariff increased from PLN 67 per month to PLN 75. Customers will pay PLN 16 monthly for an additional user on their account, up from PLN 13 previously.

Colombia consults on new mobile spectrum caps
COLOMBIA 11:33

Colombia consults on new mobile spectrum caps

Colombia's Ministry of Information Technology and Communications (Mintic) has opened a public consultation on updated rules for radio spectrum caps aimed at mobile communications with a view to expanding the country's digital connectivity. The consultation is open to all interested parties until 14 May.

Danish SMS manual fraud filtering probe finds limited fault with telecom companies
DENMARK 10:59

Danish SMS manual fraud filtering probe finds limited fault with telecom companies

The Danish Digitisation Authority said it has finished a probe into SMS retention using stored texts to filter out potentially fraudulent messages. The investigation began after several telecom companies reported that their fraud filters could not function without human involvement. It has concluded that this method was not warranted by law but found no reason to criticise the companies involved for applying new and untested technology for scam protection. Storage and manual review of text messages ceased b

AT&T plans racing-themed fan experiences for Miami Grand Prix
UNITED STATES 10:56

AT&T plans racing-themed fan experiences for Miami Grand Prix

AT&T has announced several racing-themed fan experiences in Miami for Grand Prix weekend, inspired by Oracle Red Bull Racing. Any Grand Prix fan in Miami can buy Turbo Live by AT&T at the event grounds to get a premium, high-priority data boost to stay connected over the weekend, regardless of carrier. 

UK cloud solutions provider FluidOne appoints new CFO
UNITED KINGDOM 10:48

UK cloud solutions provider FluidOne appoints new CFO

FluidOne, UK provider of secure connected cloud solutions, has appointed Neil Kay as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), taking over from Graham Dickie. The finance leadership transition comes after FluidOne completed a financial restructuring led by Dickie, ending FY26 on budget. FluidOne CEO Paul Khan said the group would focus on boosting organic growth and higher-value services in FY27. 

Total Wireless announces UFC fighter as new brand ambassador
UNITED STATES 10:41

Total Wireless announces UFC fighter as new brand ambassador

Total Wireless, pre-paid 5G mobile brand of Verizon, has announced UFC fighter Justin Gaethje as an Official Brand Ambassador Partner. The partnership will focus on authentic community engagement and local impact, with Gaethje having a reputation for being one of the most accessible UFC fighters to fans outside the Octagon. The partnership comes as he prepares to headline the planned UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House in June to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US. 

Siminn raises prices of 3 services in June
ICELAND 10:15

Siminn raises prices of 3 services in June

Icelandic operator Siminn said it is amending some of its mobile and landline telephone service prices on 01 June. Its 'Endalaus' mobile telephony subscription with unlimited data and its 'Vild' mobile telephony subscription will both go up by ISK 200 monthly to ISK 3,500. Its 'Netsimi' VoIP telephony subscription will cost ISK 500 per month more at ISK 2,700.

Banglalink offers free data to users affected by network disruptions and power cuts
BANGLADESH 10:13

Banglalink offers free data to users affected by network disruptions and power cuts

Banglalink has introduced a 1GB free data offer to support customers in areas of Bangladesh experiencing frequent mobile network disruptions caused by ongoing power outages. This initiative is designed to assist users navigating the current fuel crisis.

Telefonica opens Toledo technology hub
SPAIN 10:11

Telefonica opens Toledo technology hub

Telefonica has opened a Talent and Technology Centre in Toledo aimed at boosting innovation, advancing digital transformation and creating skilled jobs in Spain's central Castilla-La Mancha region. The facility is part of the company's wider network of similar centres and will operate as a collaborative hub linking businesses, public institutions and universities, with a focus on applied innovation and real-world technology projects.

Banglalink, Romoni launch digital income initiative for women service providers
BANGLADESH 10:04

Banglalink, Romoni launch digital income initiative for women service providers

Banglalink and beauty-tech platform Romoni have signed a partnership deal to boost digital income opportunities for women service providers. The project will provide women with additional income streams, digital skills, and financial inclusion. Under this agreement, participants will be trained to perform digital mobile recharges using their smartphones, allowing them to earn commissions as a secondary source of income.

SWEDEN 09:56

Disney wins Swedish rights for Uefa Champions League, renews Europa and Conference rights for Sweden and Denmark

Disney said it has obtained the rights to show Uefa Champions League men's football matches on streaming service Disney+ in Sweden for the first time and has renewed its Uefa Europa League and Uefa Conference League rights for Sweden and Denmark until 2031. This follows the recent launch of ESPN on Disney Plus, bringing high-quality live broadcasts, expert analysis and in-depth coverage throughout the season. Major fixtures will have Swedish and Danish language commentary and studio shows. 

PARAGUAY 09:31

Tigo Sports picks Ateme for Paraguayan football streaming upgrade

Video compression software specialist Ateme said it has upgraded the video infrastructure of Paraguayan sports broadcaster Tigo Sports to enhance the latter's live football streaming quality. The deployment includes Ateme's Titan Live encoding and Titan Mux multiplexing products, along with the Pilot Manager orchestration platform, enabling centralized management of video operations.

CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 09:29

IFC mulls USD 59 mln finance package for Eastcastle Telecom tower expansion in DR Congo

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering a USD 59 million financing package for Eastcastle Infrastructure DRC as part of a broader USD 180 million push to expand telecom towers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ecofin reported. This could reshape connectivity in a country where limited network capacity still holds back mobile broadband access. Board approval is expected by May.

SIERRA LEONE 09:25

Sierra Leone government plans to use satellite connectivity to bridge digital gaps

Sierra Leone is planning to integrate satellite technology to bridge connectivity gaps nationwide, Ecofin reported. This strategy was presented at recent parliamentary stakeholder meeting in Freetown. ICT minister Salima Monorma Bah noted that despite significant investments of about USD 400 million and the expansion of the national backbone network to fourteen out of sixteen districts, a 60 percent usage gap persists across the country. She said satellite systems and other technologies could bridge the dig

GLOBAL 09:16

Silicom aims for 40% growth in Q2 as first quarter sales rise 33%

Silicom said it is aiming for sales growth of up to 40 percent in the current fiscal quarter, after revenues in January to March soared 33 percent to USD 19.1 million. In the second quarter to end-June, Silicom is guiding for a USD 20 million to USD 21 million turnover, an increase of 33.3 percent to 40 percent year-on-year.

MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF 09:12

Orange Moldova launches fibre, Microsoft 365, Copilot AI services bundle

Orange Moldova has introduced a services bundle for its business customers. The new Orange Business offer includes fibre internet, Microsoft 365 licenses, backup tools, and office Wi-Fi connection in a single package.

SLOVAKIA 09:09

O2 Slovakia completes UPC takeover

O2 Slovakia, part of the E& PPF Telecom Group, has completed the acquisition of UPC Broadband Slovakia, first announced in 2025. The deal closed after the approval by regulatory bodies and the fulfillment of other contractual conditions by UPC. 

FRANCE 09:08

CMA Media's Brut channel arrives on French IPTV platforms

Brut.media, the CMA Media subsidiary specialising in short-form video content, has announced the launch of its new linear channel on several French IPTV platforms. The channel is now available at no extra cost to IPTV customers of Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and shortly SFR. It can also be accessed directly via FuboTV's Molotov streaming service and dedicated apps for smart TVs (TCL, LG and soon Samsung).

ITALY 09:05

TOP-IX named Italy's first Google Verified Peering Provider

Italian internet exchange consortium TOP-IX (TOrino Piemonte Internet eXchange) said it has become the first Italian IXP to achieve Google Verified Peering Provider (VPP) Silver status. The certification identifies TOP-IX as a Layer-3 connectivity provider to Google, with high-capacity redundant connectivity (2×100 Gbps) across two distinct PoPs within the same metropolitan area.

CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 08:54

DR Congo president presents roadmap to modernise telecom sector

President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi has presented a roadmap to modernise the country's telecommunications, aiming to fix persistent issues with connectivity and service quality, Ecofin reported. Speaking at a forum, Tshisekedi identified priorities to build better infrastructure, tighten regulation and making digital services more accessible.

ITALY 08:46

WindTre launches '5G Flash' plans for under EUR 8/mth

Italian operator WindTre has launched a new range of plans dubbed '5G Flash' for customers setting up a new number. The plans come with unlimited minutes to all national landline and mobile numbers plus 200 SMS to all national numbers as well as 200GB data at fastest possible 5G speeds for EUR 7.99 a month for a year, rising to EUR 9.99 thereafter when tied to a credit or debit card ("EasyPay"). Manual top-up plans cost EUR 1 a month more.

GLOBAL 08:42

MaxLinear begins sampling TIA built for 1.6 Tbps optical transceivers

MaxLinear is preparing commercial availability of its Washington 200G four-lane transimpedance amplifier (TIA), tailored to the latest generation 1.6 Tbps optical transceivers in AI data centres. MaxLinear's product is currently sampling to early partners with commercial production slated for H2 2026. The amplifier was presented to the industry at the recent OFC 26 event in Los Angeles. It is the first in a series of planned MaxLinear TIAs intended for leading-edge and emerging transceiver architectures, in

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