Orange, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica confirm plans for joint bid for mobile satellite spectrum
Europe's biggest telecom operators have confirmed plans to explore setting up their own mobile satellite services company. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica and Vodafone said in a joint statement that they have signed a letter of intent to consider a potential joint bid for the necessary spectrum for mobile satellite services (MSS) in Europe. This follows the European Union's plan to reserve part of such frequencies for a European company.
Orange, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica confirm plans for joint bid for mobile satellite spectrum
Europe's biggest telecom operators have confirmed plans to explore setting up their own mobile satellite services company. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica and Vodafone said in a joint statement that they have signed a letter of intent to consider a potential joint bid for the necessary spectrum for mobile satellite services (MSS) in Europe. This follows the European Union's plan to reserve part of such frequencies for a European company.
Rocket Lab delays first Neutron launch to 2027
Rocket Lab has pushed back the date for its first launch with its medium-lift rocket, the Neutron, to 2027. It had previously hoped to inaugurate the new reusable rocket system before the end of 2026 but has encountered problems with manufacturing some of the rocket's parts, including new forms of carbon fibre composite used for the propellant tanks. The company said it was important to take the time to work out these issues so the platform and its efficient production model is secure and ready for long-ter
Rocket Lab delays first Neutron launch to 2027
Rocket Lab has pushed back the date for its first launch with its medium-lift rocket, the Neutron, to 2027. It had previously hoped to inaugurate the new reusable rocket system before the end of 2026 but has encountered problems with manufacturing some of the rocket's parts, including new forms of carbon fibre composite used for the propellant tanks. The company said it was important to take the time to work out these issues so the platform and its efficient production model is secure and ready for long-ter
Swedish watchdog says EU CADA could raise costs for businesses and public authorities
National telecoms regulator PTS has made suggestions to the Swedish Finance Ministry concerning the European Commission's proposed Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA). The watchdog welcomes the ambition to bolster Europe's capabilities in cloud computing, data centres and artificial intelligence while cutting EU dependence on a small number of non-European cloud providers, but says some elements of the proposal could raise costs for public authorities and businesses. It suggests that Sweden's government ass
Swedish watchdog says EU CADA could raise costs for businesses and public authorities
ACM rejects Eurofiber request to investigate Relined
The Dutch competition regulator ACM has rejected a request from Eurofiber to take action against the network company Relined. The ACM took the decision in August and has now published its verdict. Eurofiber claims that Relined, a company set up by electricity grid operator TenneT, may have violated competition law, going beyond its remit as part of an energy company.
ACM rejects Eurofiber request to investigate Relined
Voyo doubles Serbian subscriber base in 2026
The Voyo streaming platform has doubled its user base in Serbia since the start of 2026, driven by strong demand for regional titles and especially the reality hit Love Island Adria. September marked a record month, accounting for over half of all new subscribers gained over the last two years. Supported by content partnerships with Yettel and SBB, Voyo has climbed to the top of the local App Store rankings while expanding its catalogue of sports, original series, and regional entertainment to over 10,000 h
Voyo doubles Serbian subscriber base in 2026
T-Mobile Poland covers 95% of population with 5G
T-Mobile Poland has announced that it has reached the threshold of 95 percent of the country's population in the coverage of its 5G network. In September, the company deployed 23 new base stations. On another 71 stations, the operator launched the 5G signal in the C band. In the 700 MHz band, T-Mobile Poland enabled 5G technology on 174 additional base stations. 5G services from the operator in the C band currently cover nearly two thirds of the country's population.
T-Mobile Poland covers 95% of population with 5G
Nokia to cut 250 jobs in Poland - union
Nokia plans to cut more than 250 jobs in Poland, according to a statement from the trade union Zwiawzkowa Alternatywa. The union accused Nokia of failing to conduct mandatory consultations with the labour union, replacing it with employee representatives who had been selected arbitrarily.
Nokia to cut 250 jobs in Poland - union
O2 Czechia launches O2 My Cloud service
O2 Czech Republic has launched the service O2 My Cloud, which automatically backs up photos, videos and other files from customers' handsets to cloud storage. The files remain accessible if a phone or computer is lost, broken, or replaced with a new device. All files are stored in secure data centres located within the EU. A 300 GB storage plan costs CZK 59 monthly, and 2,000 GB storage totals CZK 99. The first month is free. The service is available to customers with O2 mobile voice plans. It can be activa
O2 Czechia launches O2 My Cloud service
Argentina's satellite broadband connections quadruple to 744,000 in Q2
Argentina's satellite broadband market expanded sharply in the second quarter of 2026, with the number of connections rising 300 percent year on year to 744,205, according to data from communications regulator Enacom. The watchdog said the sector is adding an average of 41,000 subscriptions a month, helped by market liberalisation and the arrival of new providers, including Starlink.
Argentina's satellite broadband connections quadruple to 744,000 in Q2
DNA offers updated Sagemcom box to upgrade TV to comprehensive entertainment service
Finnish operator DNA has become the first operator globally to deploy Sagemcom's new generation Video Soundbox (VSB) on a commercial basis. It coincides with DNA changing the name of its DNA TV service to DNA Viihde on 19 October. The DNA Viihdeboksi receiver with second-generation speakers let users watch television and video streaming, listen to radio, music, podcasts and audiobooks, play games, and perform karaoke using Finnish company Singa's streaming service. The hardware and the DNA Viihde service ar
DNA offers updated Sagemcom box to upgrade TV to comprehensive entertainment service
Telenor Norway gives more information about 08 October mobile network disruption
Telenor Norway has released more information about the disruption to its mobile services on 08 October and said it will send a more detailed incident report to telecoms sector regulator Nkom once its analysis is complete. For security reasons, it is not elaborating on the technical details of the fault at present.
