Duxbury Networking offers Cambium Networks' NSE 4000
AFRICA 13:16

Duxbury Networking offers Cambium Networks' NSE 4000

Duxbury Networking has added Cambium Networks' NSE 4000 to its channel portfolio, providing a cloud-managed security and SD-WAN platform designed for increasingly distributed network environments. The NSE 4000 extends Cambium's Network Service Edge portfolio, delivering higher-performance firewall, WAN, VPN and network security capabilities tailored for branch, campus, education, retail, industrial, and multi-site deployments. It is part of Cambium's ONE Network architecture, which unifies security, switchi

VodafoneThree publishes first sustainability, social impact report
UNITED KINGDOM 13:11

VodafoneThree publishes first sustainability, social impact report

VodafoneThree has published its first Sustainability and Social Impact Report. This outlines the three priority areas for the group - connectivity access, safety/security, and environmental impact. The new 'everyone connected' strategy will help roll out the VodafoneThree network in a secure, safe and sustainable manner. Nicki Lyons, the group's Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer, said it was committed to building the "UK's best network" and to connecting "every community" across the UK. 

Over 7 mln regular podcast listeners in Netherlands
NETHERLANDS 13:10

Over 7 mln regular podcast listeners in Netherlands

Over 7 million people in the Netherlands listen to podcasts regularly. That's equal to around 55 percent of people aged 18 or older, according to a survey by market researcher Markteffect. The number of listeners is growing, as is the time spent on podcasts. On average people listen to 8.3 different podcasts each month, up from 4.6 in 2025, and those listening weekly spend an average 127 minutes each week on podcasts. 

Regulator LTA mulls high-speed internet for University of Liberia
LIBERIA 13:07

Regulator LTA mulls high-speed internet for University of Liberia

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is exploring plans to deploy high-speed internet connectivity in all four campuses of the University of Liberia (UL). The aim is to strengthen digital access, bridge the connectivity gap, and significantly enhance study and research opportunities for thousands of students across the country. LTA chairperson Clarence K. Massaquoi said discussions with the university's administration are moving forward as part of the regulator's broader mission to ensure technolo

Orange Belgium upgrades Android TV box
BELGIUM 13:02

Orange Belgium upgrades Android TV box

Orange Belgium is launching a new set-top box for its TV customers. Based on Android TV 14, the box is provided to all new customers, and existing customers can upgrade their hardware for a fee of EUR 49. The new device comes with 4 GB RAM and a more energy-efficient chip, supporting faster navigation and a better streaming experience. Customers can connect over Wi-Fi 6 or Ethermet, and benefit from an operator-specific launcher developed with Orange's supplier Vantiva and firmware from Zappware. 

Delta increases cable prices
NETHERLANDS 12:55

Delta increases cable prices

Dutch operator Delta is implementing an annual price increase for its cable TV and broadband customers from 01 July. The increase is the result of inflation, and the amount is based on the national inflation rate, which reached 3 percent over the year to March. The changes include a EUR 2 increase in the monthly price of the Unlimited Entertainment plan, and up to EUR 1.50 more for fixed telephony, depending on the customer's plan. 

CityFibre sells UK wholesale ISP Entanet to Virtual1 founder
UNITED KINGDOM 12:55

CityFibre sells UK wholesale ISP Entanet to Virtual1 founder

CityFibre has signed an agreement to sell Entanet, UK wholesale ISP, to telecoms businessman Tom O'Hagan, founder and former CEO of Virtual1. The sale will allow CityFibre to focus on expanding services over its own full-fibre network infrastructure, and provide Entanet with a platform for growth under new ownership. The sale includes partners served outside the CityFibre network footprint, as well as related network assets, managed services, systems and support functions. 

Belgian regulator issues number blocking guidance on transit calls
BELGIUM 12:50

Belgian regulator issues number blocking guidance on transit calls

Belgian regulator Bipt has published new guidance for operators on blocking international calls using fake Belgian numbers, a practice known as CLI spoofing. Blocking such calls is mandatory since December 2024 for operators active in Belgium. The new guidance covers how to handle transit calls, that are between Belgian numbers but may be routed still via an international circuit. Bipt said operators need to keep the national and international separate to ensure legitimate calls are not incorrectly blocked,

Scion Association appoints new Six chairman to board of directors
SWEDEN 12:46

Scion Association appoints new Six chairman to board of directors

Scion Association, the supervisory body responsible for the emerging internet architecture Scion, has appointed Six chairman Andre Helfenstein to the board of directors. Six's development team is responsible for the Secure Swiss Finance Network, a Scion implementation active in the Swiss financial services sector. Scion promises greater security, service availability and path control than traditional internet architectures while maintaining compliance with protocols such as IPv4 and IPv6.

Budget Thuis telecom sales fall 2.5% after drop in broadband base
NETHERLANDS 12:43

Budget Thuis telecom sales fall 2.5% after drop in broadband base

Dutch operator Budget Thuis reported EUR 93.4 million in revenues from its telecom business in 2025, a drop of 2.5 percent from the previous year. Internet revenues fell 13.1 percent to EUR 45.6 million, after a drop in the number of broadband customers, while mobile revenues increased 10.3 percent to EUR 47.8 million, according to the annual report of Budget's parent company, Nuts Topholding.

Telia buys Soerpnet fibre network in Soederkoeping
SWEDEN 12:42

Telia buys Soerpnet fibre network in Soederkoeping

Telia Company said it has agreed to buy the Soerpnet fibre network in Soederkoeping in Oestergoetland County from family-owned company Eddima Teknik. Soerpnet has approximately 1,000 fibre connections serving detached homes, residential apartment buildings, companies and public services in the municipality. Eddima Teknik will retain responsibility for operation and service for a three-year transition period but Telia will continue Soerpnet's development and long-term management. Staffan Akesson, technical d

ALE promotes Rainbow creator and cloud comms VP to fill CTO vacancy
GLOBAL 12:26

ALE promotes Rainbow creator and cloud comms VP to fill CTO vacancy

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) has named Moussa Zaghdoud as chief technology officer (CTO) and executive vice president for infrastructure and services. Zaghdoud's appointment marks a promotion into the C-suite, following his previous role as executive VP for ALE's cloud communication business division. He is credited with creating Rainbow, an ALE team collaboration and CPaaS interface hosted in sovereign cloud infrastructure.

EGYPT 12:24

Egyptian and Rwandan ICT ministers discuss digital transformation, AI partnerships

Egyptian ICT minister Raafat Hendy has held a meeting with Rwandan minister of ICT and innovation, Paula Ingabire, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital capacity building. Talks focused on a shared African framework for responsible, inclusive and development-oriented AI. They explored implementing pilot AI projects in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, local languages and government services.

SAUDI ARABIA 12:18

Emaar Executive and Magna AI to build AI data centre infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's Emaar Executive Company (EEC) and Japan's Magna AI have formed a partnership to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure. They will plan, develop and deliver sovereign AI data centres, AI factory infrastructure and secure AI platforms. They are initially targeting Saudi Arabia but the cooperation has the potential to expand within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

JORDAN 12:07

Zain Cash Jordan launches 'WheelZie' wheel of fortune prize campaign

Jordan's Zain Cash has launched its 'WheelZie' summer campaign through its mobile application, timing the rollout with a major global football tournament. The campaign runs until 19 July and offers Zain Cash users one free daily wheel of fortune spin, with the chance to win instant prizes. Users participate by picking the CoinZat section of the app and then clicking the WheelZie logo. Daily rewards include CoinZat points, restaurant shopping vouchers, mobile recharge cards, electronic vouchers and Al Nasham

SPAIN 12:02

BBVA cuts historic shareholding in Telefonica below 5%

Spanish bank BBVA reduced its historic stake in Telefonica to 1.96 percent, down from over 5 percent until very recently, according to a filing with stock market regulator CNMV. The bank said however it has an excellent relationship with the operator and will continue to collaborate on multiple projects, EFE reported, citing the filing.

GLOBAL 11:59

Netgear updates Insights network management platform to implement predictive AIOps foundation

Netgear has unveiled the latest iteration of its cloud-delivered Netgear Insight network management platform. Netgear Insight Version 10 promises advances towards AI-driven network operations. The update targets managed service providers and SMEs faced with increased network activity, often due to AI and cloud end services, sprawling connected devices and distributed workforces. Smaller businesses, Netgear argues, increasingly seek AIOps and enterprise intelligence to overcome IT resource shortfalls.

NETHERLANDS 11:57

RDI awards 3 more permits for private 5G networks in Netherlands

The organisations 's Heeren Loo Zorggroep, Breda Robotics and Smelt Europe are the latest to receive permits for private 5G networks in the 3.5 GHz band in the Netherlands, according to an update from the digital infrastructure agency RDI. This takes the total number of permits in issue to 59 for the reserved band.

GERMANY 11:43

Cyan starts marketing arrangement with German ISP

The provider of cybersecurity solutions cyan will start to market for the first time its products through a German Internet service provider (ISP). The ISP will market the cybersecurity solution cyan Guard 360, which protects small and medium-sized businesses from digital threats such as phishing, to its customers from September. The contract with the first German ISP follows the​partnership with the German provider of hybrid IT services and managed services CANCOM.

GERMANY 11:38

Deutsche Telekom appoints new CEO at Detecon

Deutsche Telekom has announced the appointment of Uwe Heckert as the new chief executive officer at its technology consulting company Detecon from 01 July.  Heckert succeeds Jurgen Schafer, who has been CEO of Detecon since July 2023 and is leaving the company at his own request. Heckert has been chief operating officer (COO) of the healthcare division of T-Systems since the beginning 2026.

AFRICA 11:29

East African Communications Organisation and Smart Africa work towards Single Digital Market by 2030

The East African Communications Organisation (EACO) and the Smart Africa Secretariat have agreed to work towards digital transformation and the realisation of a Single Digital Market in Africa by 2030. By combining EACO's expertise in regional policy and regulatory coordination with Smart Africa's digital transformation initiatives, the alliance aims to fast-track the implementation of impactful digital programmes across the continent. Their MoU covers cooperation in areas including digital infrastructure d

ITALY 11:17

Italian inflation slows in June

Italy's main domestic inflation rate (NIC) eased to 3.0 percent on an annual basis in June, compared with 3.2 percent in May,  according to preliminary data from statistics agency Istat. Inflation was flat month-over-month in June, following a 1.7 percent monthly increase in May. Istat said the slowdown in inflation reflected lower prices rises for unprocessed food and services related to recreation and transport, which offset acceleration in the costs of energy products.

GLOBAL 11:16

DVB issues update for IP-capable DVB-I specification

The Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) steering board has sanctioned a major update for its DVB-I specification. DVB-I serves as a common foundation allowing compliant TVs and set-top boxes to identify available television services across broadcast and broadband internet methodologies. The latest feature drop includes an enhanced service discovery specification that cements DVB-I support for protected IP-based and hybrid TV services, including an extended scope for digital rights management (DRM) server infor

GLOBAL 11:14

Cumulative AI-RAN revenue to hit USD 35 billion in next five years - Dell'Oro

Dell'Oro Group's latest forecast for global AI RAN markets indicates they will generate a USD 35 billion cumulative turnover in the five years from 2026 to 2030. AI RAN products and services are expected to scale up well ahead of 6G roll-outs, becoming a key enabler of greater virtualisation, automation and intelligence in cellular infrastructure. The base forecast for AI in mobile sites is not expected to provide a boost to the overall RAN market, however, with Dell'Oro already projecting marginal CAGR gro

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