ITVX registers 311 million streams in April
UNITED KINGDOM 13:36

ITVX registers 311 million streams in April

UK broadcaster ITV has announced record ITVX streaming figures for April with total streams of 311 million, up 24 percent from April 2025. This is the 6th month in a row that ITVX has registered more than 300 million streams, with growth driven by a combination of major entertainment and new drama launches. 

Ireland investigates Instagram, Facebook recommender systems
IRELAND 13:30

Ireland investigates Instagram, Facebook recommender systems

Irish broadcasting and online media regulator Coimisiun na Mean (Cnam) has opened two separate formal investigations into Meta under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). The investigations will examine whether Meta-owned Instagram and Facebook have violated Articles 27 and 25 of the DSA. This is in response to concerns about potential 'dark patterns', or deceptive/manipulative user interface designs, which could stop users from exercising their right to select a recommender system that does not use profiling.

Technetix appoints Liberty Global MD for networks as director and advisor
GLOBAL 13:23

Technetix appoints Liberty Global MD for networks as director and advisor

Broadband infrastructure provider Technetix has announced the appointment of Luk Bruynseels, managing director for networks and capital allocation at Liberty Global, to its board of directors from 22 April. Bruynseels will also serve on Technetix' strategic advisory board. At the same time, Colin Buechner, former chief network officer of Liberty Global, will step down from the Technetix board after nearly a decade of service.

Bell appoints local contracts for new Saskatchewan data centre
CANADA 13:22

Bell appoints local contracts for new Saskatchewan data centre

Bell Canada has appointed local and regional contractors to deliver the early phases of its new 300MW Bell AI Fabric data centre in Sherwood, Saskatchewan. The development will support at least 800 construction, engineering and technical jobs over multiple phases, with the first data hall expected to become operational in 1st-half 2027. 

Antevia, Ontix partner to support hybrid 5G networks
UNITED KINGDOM 13:15

Antevia, Ontix partner to support hybrid 5G networks

Antevia Networks, UK provider of 5G in-building solutions, and Onix, UK neutral host operator, have partnered to deploy commercial hybrid private/public mobile networks. The partnership will combine the Ontix Neutral Host Service Gateway, Nexus and Service Enablement Model with Antevia's RAN technology. 

T-Systems connects Ford suppliers to Catena-X data platform
GERMANY 13:10

T-Systems connects Ford suppliers to Catena-X data platform

T-Systems, the subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, announced it is connecting 70 supplies of automaker Ford to the Catena-X data platform it manages for the automotive industry. With the integrated platform, Ford can access reliable, standardized, and traceable CO2 data along the entire supply chain in order to meet its regulatory requirements and sustainability goals, and track the carbon footprint of the products. T-Systems also supports tier 1 suppliers, from consultation to data exchange.

Kcell invests in private networks projects
KAZAKHSTAN 13:08

Kcell invests in private networks projects

Kazakhstan operator Kcell said it completed more than ten projects on the deployment of private LTE and 5G networks in 2025. In a presentation at Gitex AI Kazakhstan, the operator outlined how it has invested KZT 102.8 billion in the development of its network in 2025, and since 2023 has deployed 2,242 5G base stations across the country.  

Arista Networks sales up 35% in Q1
GLOBAL 13:06

Arista Networks sales up 35% in Q1

Arista Networks reported a USD 2.7 billion turnover in the first quarter to end-March, an increase of 35.1 percent year-on-year. Net profits rose by over 25 percent to roughly USD 1 billion as Arista benefited from surging demand for its data centre and enterprise campus equipment. Product sales grew 36.6 percent to USD 2.3 billion, with services turnover up 27.3 percent annually. Arista's CEO and chairperson Jayshree Ullal hailed an impressive start to the fiscal calendar, underscoring the enduring market

Broseta named Vodafone Spain director of SOHO clients
SPAIN 13:03

Broseta named Vodafone Spain director of SOHO clients

Vodafone Spain (Zegona) has announced the appointment of Javier Broseta as its new director of SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) customers. The executive has been tasked with strengthening the Vodafone's position in a strategic business segment and boosting its role as an essential technology partner for professional and self-employed customers in their digital transformation.

Play appoints new head of corporate communication
POLAND 13:03

Play appoints new head of corporate communication

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, has appointed Mateusz Rzempala the head of its Department of Corporate Communication. Rzempala has replaced Krzysztof Olszewski in his new position, Olszewski resigned in the end of 2025.

Poland updates spectrum plan for 700 MHz, upper 6 GHz bands
POLAND 13:02

Poland updates spectrum plan for 700 MHz, upper 6 GHz bands

The Polish Government Legislation Centre has published a draft regulation amending the National Spectrum Allocation Table. The most important changes in the proposed regulation include the identification of additional radio frequencies for mobile systems such as 4G and 5G, as well as future 6G networks. This includes the 6,425–7,125 MHz band.

Fraunhofer IIS completes Ka-band 5G NTN trial powered by German GEO satellite
GERMANY 13:00

Fraunhofer IIS completes Ka-band 5G NTN trial powered by German GEO satellite

German researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) have piloted a broadband 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) connection leveraging geostationary (GEO) satellite beams in Ka-band frequencies. The trial enabled an end-to-end transmission in the n512 band, allocated to 5G NTN in the 3GPP Release 18 specification. Using a variety of bandwidths ranging from 50 to 100 MHz, the test produced peak data rates of around 137 Mbps, illustrating the potential for GEO satellites to dovetail wi

NORTH AMERICA 13:00

FuboTV announces Hulu product integration progress as Q2 revenue rises 1%

FuboTV has announced progress in product integrations after its combination with Hulu + Live TV business last year, as it declared record revenue in its second quarter to 31 March. The company has reiterated its full-year guidance and long-term financial targets. Turnover in Q2 2026 rose to USD 1.57 billion compared with USD 1.13 billion reported a year earlier, and was up 1 percent compared with Q2 2025 pro forma revenue of USD 1.56 billion.

ITALY 12:43

Iliad Italia signs up Megan Gale for new ad campaign

Iliad Italia has launched a new advertising campaign under the slogan "Poche cose sono per sempre" ("Few things are forever") featuring Megan Gale. The Australian model and actress, who was the face of numerous promotional campaigns run by Omnitel (later Vodafone Italia) from 1999 to 2008, is the first celebrity used by Iliad in its marketing initiatives since launching in Italy back in 2018.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12:16

Nozomi Networks to open cybersecurity centre in Abu Dhabi

The UAE Cybersecurity Council and Nozomi Networks launched a strategic alliance to strengthen the digital defenses of the UAE's critical infrastructure and industrial sectors. By providing deep visibility and intelligence-driven security, the initiative aims to protect essential assets in the energy, utilities, transport, manufacturing, and smart infrastructure sectors against sophisticated cyber threats. This collaboration extends to the establishment of an Innovation and Excellence Center (CoE) in Abu Dha

BRAZIL 12:12

Alares agrees sales partnership with Starlink

Starlink is partnering with Brazilian fixed internet provider Alares to expand its services across Brazil. This collaboration aims to leverage Alares's market knowledge and commercial reach with Starlink's satellite internet network to reach areas inaccessible by fibre-optic networks. 

GLOBAL 12:09

Mediafon joins Samena Council

Mediafon has joined the SAMENA Telecommunications Council, the South Asia–Middle East–North Africa (SA-ME-NA) region's industry association of telecom operators, service providers, and technology companies. With almost 30 years in the global telecommunications sector, Mediafon helps mobile network operators to secure, control and monetize A2P messaging. The company's products are deployed within operator networks, combining SMS firewall capabilities, traffic filtering, and revenue assurance mechanisms.

SPAIN 12:08

MasOrange launches Vuela TV service for local operators

MasOrange has announced the launch of a new TV platform via CableMovil, the wholesale enabler that provides access to the Orange Spain's networks for hundreds of local operators across the country. The move is designed to strengthen the group's offering for smaller providers by enabling them to enhance their pay-TV services and compete more effectively in the market.

SWEDEN 12:05

Sweden plans 1500 MHz licence auction in Q1 2028

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS has announced plans to hold an auction for licences to use radio transmitters in the 1500 MHz frequency band in the first quarter of 2028. Demand exceeds supply for the band, which should be able to improve both coverage and capacity, said Anna-Maria Lann, head of the watchdog's spectrum analysis unit.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12:03

Core42 and Solutions+ partner to build sovereign AI infrastructure for Mubadala Company

Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, and Solutions+ formed a partnership to build a sovereign AI infrastructure across the Mubadala Investment Company group and Abu Dhabi government entities. The agreement establishes a structured framework for delivering secure, scalable cloud, data and AI infrastructure services. The agreement sees Core42 serve as the foundational infrastructure provider to the Mubadala Group as well as government entities across Abu Dhabi and the U

NETHERLANDS 11:51

Esprit ICT names new CEO from June

Maarten de Roos is taking over as CEO at Dutch provider Esprit ICT from 01 June. He replaces Tom Tank, who has led the company for the past 12 years. De Roos was previously CEO at companies including Circular IT Group and BauWatch Group. At Esprit ICT he will focus on the company's international expansion and innovation in digital healthcare solutions. 

NETHERLANDS 11:46

Dutch telecom providers improve online cancellation after ACM warnings

Nine providers on the Dutch market have made it easier to cancel fixed and mobile services online following warnings from the Consumer and Market Authority (ACM). The regulator reported on the enforcement efforts in its annual monitoring report on customer experience.

ITALY 11:39

Italian retail sales rebound 0.8% in March, e-commerce up over 11%

Italy's retail sales returned to monthly growth in March, rising 0.8 percent in value and 0.7 percent in volume compared to February, according to the latest preliminary data from national statistics office Istat. Nearly all product groups increased, led by computers and telecommunications equipment (+8.6%), offsetting a 1.3 percent fall in shoes, leather goods and travel items.

BRAZIL 11:27

Padtec shows 800G transponder at Abrint congress

Brazilian fibre-optic equipment manufacturer Padtec is showcasing its expanded portfolio for ISPs at the Abrint Global Congress. A highlight of their new offerings is the TMQ800G-NC transponder, an 800 Gbps optical transponder designed for modern data centres and high-density networks. This new solution boasts the OSFP standard for efficient thermal management, OpenROADM compatibility, compact size, low power consumption, and improved cost-per-bit, according to the vendor. It can achieve up to 3.2 Tbps per

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