LMT builds private 5G network for agricultural company Pampali
LATVIA 12:52

LMT builds private 5G network for agricultural company Pampali

Latvian operator LMT, in cooperation with the agricultural company Pampali, has started work on the deployment of a new private 5G network for testing, It will be the second industrial private 5G network in the Kurzeme region, following the network recently launched at the woodworking company Kurekss. The private 5G network will be integrated into the infrastructure of Pampaļi in order to optimise production processes, improve resource management and ensure the highest level of occupational safety. 

UK payment fraud losses reach GBP 1.28 billion in 2025 - UK Finance
UNITED KINGDOM 12:52

UK payment fraud losses reach GBP 1.28 billion in 2025 - UK Finance

Criminals stole GBP 1.28 billion through payment fraud in the UK in 2025, up 4 percent from 2024, according to the latest Annual Fraud Report from UK Finance. Most authorised push payment (APP) fraud cases originate online (66%) or through telecoms networks (17%) - leading UK Finance to call for tougher obligations on companies operating in these sectors.

Kazakhstan university KazNU opens Quantum AI lab
KAZAKHSTAN 12:50

Kazakhstan university KazNU opens Quantum AI lab

Kazakhstan National University KazNU has opened the laboratory Quantum AI, reports Profit.kz. The project was carried out with support from China-based company SpinQ Technology. Seven modern quantum computing systems have been delivered to the laboratory.

Hyperoptic sees network traffic spikes during World Cup games
UNITED KINGDOM 12:36

Hyperoptic sees network traffic spikes during World Cup games

UK fibre altnet Hyperoptic said some of the highest network traffic spikes on its network so far in June has been driven by fans watching 2026 FIFA World Cup games. It recorded peal network traffic around 10 percent higher than a standard Wednesday evening (around 1.4 Tbps) during the open game of the competition. During England's first game on Wednesday 17 June, traffic peaked at around 1.6 Tbps (around 15% higher than typical early-June Wednesday evening).

Smart Communications deploys mobile network tower in San Vicente
PHILIPPINES 12:31

Smart Communications deploys mobile network tower in San Vicente

Philippines operator Smart Communications has deployed a mobile site in the municipality of San Vicente, Palawan, to expand internet access across remote communities. The new tower is also expected to boost the government's Bayanihan SIM initiative, which provides free SIMs with mobile data to Filipinos in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) like San Vicente, which is located around 500 km southwest of Manila.

Accenture bulks up cybersecurity division with multiple acquisitions
UNITED STATES 12:27

Accenture bulks up cybersecurity division with multiple acquisitions

Accenture is acquiring a majority stake in one business and buying two more companies outright in a bid to shore up its USD 10 billion cybersecurity business. The US firm is buying the entire share capital in runZero, which specialises in cyber risk management, and NetRise, a provider of cybersecurity tools for analysing and safeguarding software components. Both NetRise and runZero are based in Austin, Texas.

FuboTV live streams games from BIG3 3-on-3 basketball league
UNITED STATES 12:17

FuboTV live streams games from BIG3 3-on-3 basketball league

FuboTV has signed an agreement with BIG3, worldwide 3-on-3 basketball league, to stream the 2026 season live on the Fubo Sports Network FAST channel. From 20 June, FuboTV will stream 16 live games for the 9th season of the league, with two games streamed per week. Fubo Sports Network will also become home for BIG3s library of archived games telecasts from seasons 6-8. 

Iliad lands EUR 10 bln financing, earns Moody's upgrade
FRANCE 12:15

Iliad lands EUR 10 bln financing, earns Moody's upgrade

France's Iliad has secured a total of EUR 10 billion in financing within the space of a few days, resulting in an upgrade from rating agency Moody's. The amount raised includes EUR 6.5 billion to support its proposed acquisition of SFR combined with the refinancing of EUR 3.5 billion in existing bank facilities backed by 31 international lenders. Iliad said the refinancing serves to strengthen its capital structure, boost liquidity and extend the maturity of key debt instruments.

VNPT to deploy smart city infrastructure in Dong Nai
VIETNAM 12:10

VNPT to deploy smart city infrastructure in Dong Nai

Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and the Dong Nai local government have signed a partnership deal to deploy digital and smart city infrastructure. This cooperation agreement spans from 2026 through 2030.

Equinix trials hydrogen power unit at Dublin data centre
IRELAND 12:09

Equinix trials hydrogen power unit at Dublin data centre

Equinix is working with Irish state-owned electricity company ESB and clean energy company GeoPura to test a hydrogen power solution at its Dublin data centre. This involves the deployment of a Hydrogen Power Unit for data centre critical back-up systems, at a time when the Irish electricity network is struggling to meet demands from data centres in the Dublin metropolitan area. 

WPP, AWS team to help enterprises deploy agentic AI
GLOBAL 11:56

WPP, AWS team to help enterprises deploy agentic AI

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with WPP Enterprise Solutions, global business transformation unit of UK-based communications, advertising and technology services group WPP. The multi-year agreement will strengthen the role of WPP Enterprise Solutions as a specialist commerce and customer experience (CX) partner, helping customers deploy AWS generative and agentic AI capabilities. WPP Enterprise Solutions is an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner. 

Federated Wireless taps physical AI to maximise CBRS spectrum efficiencies
UNITED STATES 11:50

Federated Wireless taps physical AI to maximise CBRS spectrum efficiencies

CBRS spectrum sharing vendor Federated Wireless is deploying physical AI modelling based on its wireless RF co-ordination footprint to allocate capacity in commercial CBRS deployments. Scheduled for release in the coming weeks, the Spectrum AI platform applies intelligence to real-world physics data in an RF context, producing greater detail on propagation conditions, interference and spectrum assignments to inform configurations. The technology validates broader expectations that RF telecoms will increasin

SPAIN 11:49

Barely 2% of Spanish consumers change phone every year - study

Spain's smartphone replacement cycle remains slow, with only 2.2 percent of consumers changing their device annually in 2025, according to a consumer survey by sector watchdog CNMC. The data shows most users hold on to their phones for longer periods, with 9.0 percent upgrading every two years, 19.4 percent every three years, 24.6 percent every four years and over a third (37.5%) waiting five years or more.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:48

London Mayor wants city to become global esports hub

The London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has outlined plans to major London a major global hub for esports, with the aim of attracting more international companies and major events to the city, and boosting opportunities for young people. He wants to build on the success of London hosting several high profile events - including the current Valorant Masters Tour at the Copper Box Arena, and the League of Legends World Championship Final at the O2 in 2024.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:11

London Mayor announces new GBP 12 mln AI support package for SMEs

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced  anew GBP 12 million support package at London Tech Week to help small businesses across the city adopt AI technology and boost productivity and growth. The scheme will invest GBP 4 million a year over the next three years to help small business adopt AI. The launch comes as research shows that less than 1 in 6 SMEs currently use AI tools.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:04

Mayor promotes Green Data Centre Innovation across London

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has outlined plans for the city to become a worldwide leader in Green Data Centre Innovation, including coordinated action on data centre development. The pledge come as the City Hall publishes a new report showing the surge in demand for energy in London to power new data centres. The Mayor is committed to whole-city coordinated action on data centre growth focused on resilience, climate and responsible AI; to help London remain a leading global hub for AI and digital innovation.

SAUDI ARABIA 10:38

Saudi CST hosts workshop with Huawei on quantum computing trends

Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), in partnership with Huawei, hosted a workshop exploring international trends and technical developments in quantum computing, alongside their applications across the space and technology sectors. The session aimed to raise awareness regarding the security risks associated with quantum technology. It also sought to establish a shared vision for strengthening digital infrastructure readiness and adopting quantum-safe encryption technologies

LUXEMBOURG 10:37

Orange Luxembourg targets 10% cut in mobile network energy use with AI-driven optimisation

Orange Luxembourg has launched a new project that is expected to deliver a 10 percent reduction in mobile network energy use, with no impact on quality of service. The 36-month project was among nine initiatives that secured a government grant earlier this year. It will develop a set of AI-powered tools dedicated to energy-efficient network management. The first phase of the project will involve testing on a virtual copy of the Orange network. This digital twin 'sandbox' will help evaluate different measure

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 10:34

E& partners with Mrs Keepa to launch anti-cyberbullying movement

E&, in collaboration with Dubai-born fashion label Mrs Keepa, has launched CTRL + Block, a youth-focused movement that encourages young people to block online bullying, set boundaries and take control of their online spaces. The movement aims to normalise the use of digital safety tools and make standing against online bullying feel confident, visible and socially powerful, while highlighting the impact of cyberbullying and the importance of giving young people practical and emotional permission to protect

GLOBAL 10:32

OpenVault debuts Vantage Fiber for AI-enhanced assurance in PON grids

OpenVault has unveiled a fibre PON service assurance platform called Vantage Fiber. Vantage Fiber deploys AI to flag degradation in optical PON links and fibre equipment. OpenVault is promising near-instantaneous visibility across PON fleets, with a unified health score to streamline monitoring and alarm logs to support auditing across line terminals (OLTs), network terminals (ONTs), and PON posts. Each impairment log produces a geographical pin to facilitate quicker dispatch of engineers. Vantage Fiber har

SPAIN 10:15

Spain tops Europe FAST streaming adoption - study

Spain has emerged as the leading market for free ad-supported streaming television in Europe, with 79.3 percent of viewers consuming FAST content daily or several times a week, according to a Rakuten TV survey. The report, titled "The FAST Advantage", showed Spain ahead of Germany (78.3%), France (78.0%), Italy (67.3%) and the UK (65.3%). Across all five countries surveyed, 73.7 percent of respondents reported frequent FAST usage, while 80.1 percent said the format is now either a main way to watch TV or an

CZECH REPUBLIC 09:54

O2 Czechia, Cetin complete subsidised mobile network expansion projects

O2 Czech Republic and Cetin are completing certain projects supported by the National Recovery Plan. The coverage of the mobile network will become available in 32 sites thanks to the EU subsidies. Under the projects, initiated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and focused on the development of mobile infrastructure for 5G networks in rural areas, Cetin is completing the construction of 20 senders to cover 32 sites across the country. The work will be completed by the end of June, and the sites will als

NIGERIA 09:53

Nigeria's operators call for NCC support in MTR review

Nigeria's telecommunications operators have urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to maintain protective measures for smaller players amid a review of the country's Mobile Termination Rate (MTR) regime, Nigerian News Agency reported. Speaking at an NCC stakeholders' consultative forum, chairman of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (Atcon), Tony Emoekpere, emphasized that new entrants and smaller operators holding less than a 10 percent market share require ongoing regul

POLAND 09:50

Polish video time down in May - Nielsen

Video time in Poland was down in May, according to The Gauge study from Nielsen. The average time spent in front of the TV screen was 3 hours and 36 minutes, representing a 15-minute decrease compared to April and down by 14 minutes compared to May 2025 when there was a presidential election. Cable accounted for 37.7 percent of viewing, ahead of satellite (23.1 percent) and terrestrial (21.0 percent), while streaming's share of TV time dropped to 10.7 percent, down from 10.9 percent in April.

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