Netflix keeps lead in French streaming market, Ligue1+ achieves 10% share
Netflix remains the most popular SVoD platform in France, according to a representative survey carried out for media watchdog Arcom in October 2025 among online consumers (aged 15+). Around 55 percent of the audience accessing SVoD services used Netflix, representing a 12-point lead over Amazon Prime Video at 43 percent. Third place in this ranking was shared by Disney+ and Canal+, each at 27 percent. The top-three group was followed by around ten brands with double-digit market penetration, led by TF1+ Pre
Netflix keeps lead in French streaming market, Ligue1+ achieves 10% share
Netflix remains the most popular SVoD platform in France, according to a representative survey carried out for media watchdog Arcom in October 2025 among online consumers (aged 15+). Around 55 percent of the audience accessing SVoD services used Netflix, representing a 12-point lead over Amazon Prime Video at 43 percent. Third place in this ranking was shared by Disney+ and Canal+, each at 27 percent. The top-three group was followed by around ten brands with double-digit market penetration, led by TF1+ Pre
ZTE opens regional service centre at Uzbekistan IT park
ZTE has opened its regional service centre at IT Park Uzbekistan. The new centre is expected to support growth in the regional digital economy, including IT service exports, and create upskilling opportunities for local professionals, reinforcing Uzbekistan's appeal as a destination for high-tech investment. The service centre will serve not only Uzbekistan but also the wider Central Asian and European regions.
ZTE opens regional service centre at Uzbekistan IT park
ZTE has opened its regional service centre at IT Park Uzbekistan. The new centre is expected to support growth in the regional digital economy, including IT service exports, and create upskilling opportunities for local professionals, reinforcing Uzbekistan's appeal as a destination for high-tech investment. The service centre will serve not only Uzbekistan but also the wider Central Asian and European regions.
Orange takes lead in number porting in Q1 in Poland
A total of 379,400 mobile phone numbers were ported in Poland in the first quarter of this year, according to figures from the national telecommunications regulator UKE. The number dropped by more than 71,000 year-on-year. Orange Poland gained 17,060 new numbers through porting, and T-Mobile Poland also demonstrated a slightly positive balance of 395 numbers. Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, lost 31,998 numbers in the quarter, and Play, controlled by Iliad, lost 11,480 numbers.
Orange takes lead in number porting in Q1 in Poland
Brazil consults on verified caller plan and mobile coverage data
Brazil's telecom regulator Anatel has opened public consultations on two major proposals. One aims to combat phone scams by implementing a 'verified origin' system to authenticate caller IDs, stop spoofing and enhance call security. The other seeks to gather more precise data on mobile phone signal quality and coverage nationwide, allowing for better oversight of operators and empowering consumers with more information. Both consultations are open on the Participa Anatel website, with deadlines of 21 April
Brazil consults on verified caller plan and mobile coverage data
5G telemedicine supports remote healthcare in Brazil
Telemedicine is rapidly improving healthcare access in Brazil's remote areas, thanks to 5G technology. The OpenCare 5G project successfully linked patients in Miguel Alves, Piaui with specialists in Sao Paulo. This initiative allowed 70 percent of patients to avoid travel for diagnoses, using a dedicated, high-speed 5G network for real-time transmission of complex medical exams. The project was funded with BRL 7.3 million from Funttel (Ministry of Communications) and supported by partners CPQD, BP, Hospital
5G telemedicine supports remote healthcare in Brazil
Du Pay teams up with GCash to reach Filipino community in UAE
Du Pay, the digital financial services arm of UAE telecom operator Du, has signed a MoU with GCash, the Philippines' finance app, to enhance cross-border payments for Filipinos based in the United Arab Emirates. Under the MoU, both fintech wallets aim to increase awareness and adoption of seamless money transfer services between the UAE and the Philippines. Transfers from Du Pay to GCash are completed within minutes, so recipients can benefit from access to the GCash ecosystem for bill payments, education f
Du Pay teams up with GCash to reach Filipino community in UAE
Roku debuts budget Howdy SVOD service in Mexico
Roku has announced the launch of its low-cost ad-free streaming service Howdy in Mexico. Available in the US and Canada since last summer, the SVOD offering costs MXN 39 a month for access to thousands of titles from launch partners including Lionsgate, Sony and TV Azteca, alongside select Roku Original titles.
Roku debuts budget Howdy SVOD service in Mexico
Airtel Nigeria hosts NCC leadership at data centre
Airtel Nigeria held a meeting with senior officials of the Nigerian Communications Commission and key industry stakeholders as part of efforts to enhance regulatory collaboration and showcase its network infrastructure capabilities. The meeting held at Airtel's data centre was attended by the NCC chairman. Technical personnel guided participants through the data centre, explaining server management, data storage systems, cybersecurity safeguards, and redundancy measures used to ensure uninterrupted service
Airtel Nigeria hosts NCC leadership at data centre
European AI spending set for 34% CAGR from 2025-2029 - IDC
European spending on AI products and services will record a 33.7 percent CAGR from 2025 to 2029, according to research by IDC. Buyers are forecast to spend USD 290 billion on AI tools in 2029, with 54 percent of this outlay attributed to generative AI technology. Tangible benefits on cost, efficiency, customer experience and risk management will promote AI deployment even in the face of significant macro headwinds.
European AI spending set for 34% CAGR from 2025-2029 - IDC
Harmonic to debut network operations intelligence suite at FTTH Conference
Harmonic is attending the upcoming FTTH Conference in London and will use the opportunity to unveil a network operations intelligence suite. The platform is designed to underpin proactive monitoring in broadband networks, with further details expected at the conference.
Harmonic to debut network operations intelligence suite at FTTH Conference
Vodafone Qatar introduces new business mobile and fixed plans
Vodafone Qatar has launched a new portfolio of business mobile and fixed plans, designed to support organisations across Qatar with reliable connectivity, greater flexibility, and affordable, simplified choices. The new portfolio introduces Business Postpaid, Business Unlimited, and Business Broadband plans, tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses of all sizes.
