Fibrus donates over GBP 1 million to local community projects
UNITED KINGDOM 15:38

Fibrus donates over GBP 1 million to local community projects

Fibrus, Belfast-based fibre broadband provider, has reached the milestone of donating more than GBP 1 million to local community projects across its operating footprint in Northern Ireland and Cumbria. Colin Hutchinson, CFO and managing director, said this was a "defining moment" for the company, which remains committed to serving and boosting the local communities where it operates. 

Communication behaviour of Dutch consumers 2026-JAN
NETHERLANDS 15:32

Communication behaviour of Dutch consumers 2026-JAN

This report answers the core question: To which extend do Dutch consumers use traditional and OTT services to communicate with each other? The report provides insights into how people communicate, both for personal and business use. These insights are shown for different age groups and by gender. Technologies reported are fixed line calls, mobile calls, email, SMS, messaging via an app, calls via an app and video calls. Survey is from the period January-2026. The reports also shows the use of the most common communication apps in the Netherlands.

DirecTV files federal anti-trust lawsuit against Nexstar, Tegna merger
UNITED STATES 15:18

DirecTV files federal anti-trust lawsuit against Nexstar, Tegna merger

DirecTV has filed a federal anti-trust lawsuit against the planned merger of broadcasters Nexstar Media Group and Tegna. Filed with the US District Court for the Eastern District of California, the lawsuit claims the merger violates federal anti-trust regulations and would "significantly harm consumers".

EU cyber resilience market surveillance group appoints leaders
EUROPE 15:00

EU cyber resilience market surveillance group appoints leaders

The Administration Cooperation Group for the EU's Cyber Resilience Act )CRA) held its first meeting in Athens on 19 March, hosted by the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). The meeting saw the election of Anna Schwendicke from Germany's BSI as Chair, and Xenia Kyriakidou from the National Cybersecurity Certification Authority of Cyprus elected as Vice Chair. The CRA will boost cybersecurity requirements for digital products across the EU, and the Administrative Cooperation Group will support effective enfo

Fibramerica unveils glow-in-the-dark fibre technology
GLOBAL 14:25

Fibramerica unveils glow-in-the-dark fibre technology

Cable maker Fibramerica has announced the launch of Fablight, a new optical fibre technology that makes passive FTTH network components visible in total darkness, aiming to reduce field intervention times and operational costs. The system integrates retroreflective pigments directly into cable boxes, splice closures and other outdoor network elements, enabling them to glow brightly when illuminated by a flashlight or vehicle headlights, with no batteries, maintenance or added electronics required.

Turkcell to pay TRY 8.8 billion cash dividend for 2025
TURKEY 14:17

Turkcell to pay TRY 8.8 billion cash dividend for 2025

Turkcell's board of directors has proposed a total gross cash dividend distribution of TRY 8.8 billion, based on the company's 2025 financial results. This proposal will be submitted for shareholder approval. If approved, shareholders will receive a gross dividend of TRY 4 per share with a nominal value of TRY 1. Turkcell plans to distribute this dividend in cash on 9 December this year.

TrueVisions Now adopts Bitmovin Observability platform for real-time streaming analytics
THAILAND 14:09

TrueVisions Now adopts Bitmovin Observability platform for real-time streaming analytics

Video streaming products provider Bitmovin has won a contract from Thai streaming platform TrueVisions Now, part of the TrueVisions Group. TrueVisions Now has selected Bitmovin's Observability service to deliver real-time video analytics across all supported platforms and devices, from smartphones and tablets, to smart TVs and TrueID STBs. Bitmovin Observability is a real-time monitoring and data platform specifically designed for video streaming.

Eranium brings Era-IX peering service to Telehouse data centre in Paris
FRANCE 14:04

Eranium brings Era-IX peering service to Telehouse data centre in Paris

Dutch company Eranium has announced that its Era-IX peering service will become available in the coming weeks at Telehouse's Paris 2 Voltaire data centre, with additional facilities to follow in the future. The service was first introduced in Amsterdam, where Eranium's customers can now connect via the Era-IX platform from multiple locations, before expanding to several sites within the Frankfurt metro area.

Mobilezone inks agreement to buy Apfelkiste.ch and Marein for CHF 180 mln
SWITZERLAND 14:02

Mobilezone inks agreement to buy Apfelkiste.ch and Marein for CHF 180 mln

Mobilzone has announced an agreement with the AK Group to acquire Swiss e-commerce platform Apfelkiste.ch and the retail branding and sourcing specialist Marein for CHF 180 million altogether. The takeover strengthens mobilezone's business in Switzerland, and increases its online presence, potentially improving profitability. Apfelkiste will expand its reach through mobilezone's nationwide brick-and-mortar retail network.

Atos unveils Conmebol partnership to boost fan engagement
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 14:00

Atos unveils Conmebol partnership to boost fan engagement

Global technology firm Atos has detailed the scope of technology services underpinning its new partnership with Conmebol, marking the operational launch of the South American football body's next‑generation digital ecosystem. The collaboration, first announced late last year, aims to enhance fan engagement, boost club visibility and accelerate Conmebol's broader digital transformation strategy.

Go to receive EUR 117,604 in compensation for 2021 universal service obligations
MALTA 13:57

Go to receive EUR 117,604 in compensation for 2021 universal service obligations

Malta Communications Authority (MCA) has launched public consultations on Go's request for compensation for the cost of providing universal service obligations in the electronic communications sector during 2021. Under national law, a universal service provider can request compensation if it considers that meeting these obligations has created an unfair financial burden. In its role as designated provider, Go submitted a claim to the MCA for the net costs it said it incurred in 2021.

Polsat Box Go offers Disney+ and SkyShowtime as add-ons to main packages
POLAND 13:55

Polsat Box Go offers Disney+ and SkyShowtime as add-ons to main packages

Polish pay-TV platform Polsat Box Go, controlled by the Polsat Plus Group, is offering customers the option to buy services from Disney+ and SkyShowtime as add-ons to its main Polsat Lovers, Premium and Premium Sport packages. The Disney and SkyShowtime add-ons are available at a lower rate than buying them separately, at PLN 25 for 30 days each.

SLOVAKIA 13:48

Slovak operators prepare to make 5G SA available to all customers eventually

Orange Slovakia and Slovak Telekom currently offer access to the 5G SA network to their B2B customers, reports Zive. O2 Slovakia plans to launch its 5G SA network this year, 4ka plans to offfer 5G SA in 2027. All the four operators plan to offer access to their 5G SA networks to B2C customers gradually.

CHINA 13:40

Alibaba's quarterly profit plunges 66% on declining operating income

Alibaba posted revenue of CNY 284.8 billion (approximately USD 40.7 billion) for the quarter ended 31 December 2026, which represents an increase of 2 percent year-on-year. Income from operations reached CNY 10.6 billion, down 74 percent year-on-year, primarily due to the decrease in adjusted EBITDA. Net income reached CNY 15.6 billion, which represents a decline of 66 percent, primarily due to the decrease in income from operations.

BRAZIL 13:38

TIM Brasil teams up with Huawei to upgrade 5G network

TIM Brasil is collaborating with Huawei to enhance its 5G network, implementing advanced smart antennas equipped with AI to create a more adaptive and reliable network, particularly in areas with high demand. The initiative will be rolled out across eight major metropolitan areas, encompassing approximately 30 percent of TIM's 5G base stations and managing 27 percent of its total network traffic.

CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 13:29

DRC starts Data Protection Officers Network to foster best practice

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)'s ICT ministry has launched a Data Protection Officers (DPO) Network in Kinshasa to strengthen digital governance, TechNewsAfrica reported. It aims to build professional capacity and promote best practices in personal data protection as the country continues to expand its digital economy. ICT minister Augustin Kibassa Maliba said the network should foster a strong culture of data protection and acknowledged the contributions of partners such as RUDI International a

GHANA 13:18

Telecel Ghana trains 1,000 girls in coding for International Women's Month

Telecel Ghana has announced a major initiative to train 1,000 girls in coding and digital skills free of charge as the company celebrates International Women's Month in March. CEO Patricia Obo Nai said 'She Codes' is a virtual coding scheme open to every girl in Ghana between the ages of 14 and 18. The aim is to empower young women through practical opportunities and skills development and to increase the pipeline of women entering science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers (STEM).

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:09

Yandex reports 50% rise in powerbank rental service users in 1 year

Russian internet company Yandex said the users base of subsidiary Yandex Go's power bank rental service has exceeded 7 million, up by 50 percent year-on-year. The service was launched in February 2025 after Yandex acquired powerbank hire company Beri Nazad in December 2024. The number of charging stations has jumped by 60 percent to 60,000, mainly through franchising. The stations can be found in around 1,000 towns and cities nationwide. Total investment in the service since February 2025 has exceeded RUB 2

ITALY 12:52

Italy's Cleafy raises EUR 12 mln series B funding

Cleafy, a Milan-based cybersecurity firm focused on the banking sector, has raised EUR 12 million in a Series B funding round co-led by United Ventures and Germany's eCAPITAL, bringing its total funding to EUR 22 million. The company, which counts ING, BCC Iccrea Group, Illimity Bank and BPS (Suisse) among its clients, serves over 150 financial institutions across Europe and Latin America and protects more than 250 million end users.

BRAZIL 12:51

Brazilian govt highlights importance of submarine cable maintenance and data centre investments

During the opening of Capacity LATAM 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil's Ministry of Communications outlined its strategy to establish the country as Latin America's leading digital infrastructure hub. Telecommunications Secretary Hermano Tercius specifically addressed the critical issue of submarine fibre optic cable maintenance, noting that repairing damaged cables is essential. To expedite this, the government has legally classified cable repairs as emergency interventions, bypassing lengthy environmental licens

UNITED STATES 12:47

Teleste, Mega Hertz wrap up cable modernisation contract for South Carolina provider Home Telecom

Teleste's Docsis 4-capable cable broadband amplifiers have been implemented by Home Telecom, a US regional provider active in South Carolina's Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. Teleste supplied its ICON Series Intelligent Amplifiers and Argus Network Management System (NMS) to support Home Telecom's cable access modernisation project, working in collaboration with its existing partner Mega Hertz, a resale and systems integrations affiliate of Teleste based in Texas.

GLOBAL 12:44

Avaya unveils Nexus platform for mission-critical voice services

Avaya is bringing out a dedicated platform for mission-critical voice communications in regulated industries. Due to launch in Q4, the Avaya Nexus platform aims to deliver sovereign IT infrastructures for voice services with strict governance criteria, including use cases in healthcare, public safety dispatch, financial services, utilities and defence. Avaya Nexus will adopt open architectural principles to ensure flexibility, supporting open integrations that can be deployed across cloud and on-premises en

GLOBAL 12:24

Talkpool Q4 sales growth exceeds 2030 target but investments dent profitability

Telecom network services provider Talkpool has announced a 20.1 percent rise in sales in the fourth quarter of 2025 to EUR 4.77 million from EUR 3.97 million in Q4 2024, exceeding the company's long-term (by 2030) growth target of 16.8 percent. The growth reflects the ramp-up of new contracts in all three regions, as well as improved utilisation of engineering capacity. Profit margins shrank as Talkpool invested in its future growth, but it expects its annual profitability trend to be positive.

UNITED KINGDOM 12:21

3 UK offers pre-sale tickets for Gladiators Live Tour

3 UK is offering Three+ loyalty members the chance to buy pre-sale tickets for the 'Gladiators Live Tour' at P&J Live Aberdeen (10/11 October), AO Arena Manchester (14/15 October) and Utilita Arena Newcastle (21/22 October 2026). The Three+ pre-sales window runs for up to 48 hours from 9am on Wednesday 25 March, with tickets on general sale from 8am on Friday 27 March. 

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