Ooma launches new MyPhone landline for children
UNITED STATES 14:14

Ooma launches new MyPhone landline for children

Ooma has announced the launch of the new MyPhone landline for families with children in the US, available through Walmart. The new device is immediately available nationwide online, and will be rolled out through Walmart stores and other retailers by autumn 2026. It is based on Ooma's cloud-based home phone platform and offers advanced safety and parental control features - such as Trusted Circle Calling, Quiet Hours, Screen-Free Communication, Unlimited Calling  (US, Canada, Mexico), Emergency Alerts, Onli

Nokia, Lockheed Martin team on 5G systems tailored to US DoW and allied forces
UNITED STATES 14:04

Nokia, Lockheed Martin team on 5G systems tailored to US DoW and allied forces

Nokia Federal Solutions has partnered up with Lockheed Martin to launch a 5G solution built to the US Department of War's modular open architecture for tactical communications. Nokia said the solution would facilitate secure, resilient links in military vehicles powered by commercial-grade 5G networks, aiming for sales to the US armed forces and counterparts in allied nations.

Vodafone, First Orion expand branded call partnership to UK
UNITED KINGDOM 14:01

Vodafone, First Orion expand branded call partnership to UK

First Orion, branded communications solutions provider, has partnered with Vodafone to launch branded calling in the UK. The launch of network-based Inform Branded Calling services for UK enterprise customers will allow businesses to clearly identity themselves - helping to improve call answer rate, boost customer engagement and tackle fraud/spam.

Kazakhstan ready to allow MVNOs on mobile market
KAZAKHSTAN 13:56

Kazakhstan ready to allow MVNOs on mobile market

The Kazakhstan Ministry of AI and Digital Development has prepared a draft regulation on allowing MVNOs in the country, reports Profit.kz. Public consultations on the proposal run until 20 May.

Rostelecom-Data Centre invests RUB 38 bln in 5 years
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:55

Rostelecom-Data Centre invests RUB 38 bln in 5 years

Russian data centre services provider Rostelecom-Data Centre said that it has invested RUB 38 billion in expansion and development of its operations in the past five years. The number of racks doubled to 27,637 during this period. In 2025, the company invested RUB 3.6 billion in the launch of a new data centre in Nizhny-Novgorod and the expansion of its data centre in Udomlya. Around 1,400 racks were launched in 2025.

Orange Money's cash services arrive in thousands of Nirio-FDJ retail points in France
FRANCE 13:54

Orange Money's cash services arrive in thousands of Nirio-FDJ retail points in France

Orange Money customers in France can now make cash deposits at nearly 9,500 retail points within the FDJ footprint authorised for Nirio‑enabled transactions. Cash withdrawals will also become available soon, according to the Orange Money website. The partnership results in a 4.5‑fold increase in retail points compared with the previous size of Orange Money's partner network. It brings the overall coverage to almost 11,500 retail points across mainland France, Reunion, French Guiana, Guadeloupe and Martiniqu

DE-CIX completes New York metro platform upgrade
UNITED STATES 13:53

DE-CIX completes New York metro platform upgrade

DE-CIX has completed a network upgrade of its New York metro platform. The IX has been upgraded to a quad-node network architecture - with two core nodes in New York and two in New Jersey. This supports increased redundancy and improved resilience, and connectivity across the Hudson River. DE-CIX New York now supports more than 260 connected networks. The network infrastructure upgrade also supports growing demand for 400 GE ports.

AgileTV FY revenues top EUR 103 mln, profit up 8%
SPAIN 13:35

AgileTV FY revenues top EUR 103 mln, profit up 8%

Video technology services provider AgileTV (the commercial brand of Agile Content) reported revenues of EUR 103.1 million in 2025 as a whole, up EUR 1.4 million year on year. The result was driven by new deals with Liwest in Austria, Vodafone Spain (for its Lowi brand), Mediaset Spain and other operators in Latin America, as well as an alliance with Canal+ for the joint marketing of the "Entertainment Hub" in the DACH region.

Switch agrees new performance LC facility; plans new data centre campus
UNITED STATES 13:34

Switch agrees new performance LC facility; plans new data centre campus

Switch, US-based provider of cloud, AI and enterprise data centre infrastructure, has agreed a USD 2.6 billion syndicated performance letter of credit (LC) facility. This will allow it to secure power at scale and develop new power generation/transmission sources across its campuses. This standalone performance LC facility is the first agreement of its kind in the data centre industry, backing obligations tied to new transmission/generation resources. It is separate from the group's existing revolving credi

AtlasEdge completes sale of smaller European sites to Templus
EUROPE 13:22

AtlasEdge completes sale of smaller European sites to Templus

AtlasEdge Data Centre has completed the sale of nine European sites to Templus as it looks to focus on larger sites with potential for long-term growth. The offloaded sites are located in Barcelona, Madrid, Zurich, Milan, Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen, London and Leeds. Henry Harris, AtlasEdge's Chief Strategy Officer, said the sale will allow it to focus on "high-density, strategically located facilities in growth markets". The deal was announced in December 2025. 

Viavi debuts 400G appliance targeting AI inference and security workloads
GLOBAL 13:18

Viavi debuts 400G appliance targeting AI inference and security workloads

Viavi Solutions has introduced a network test appliance that produces 400G or 100G links to simulate data centre infrastructures. Viavi's CyberFlood CF1000 Appliance emulates multi-terabit class data infrastructure and on-network security systems, including AI workloads. The 2RU appliance can be configured to operate with four 400G OSFP ports or eight 100G QSFP28 ports, delivering application traffic at up to 1.2 Gbps without additional switching infrastructure. The maximum data throughput includes 500 Gbps

Angosat-2 brings internet to Angola's border areas
ANGOLA 13:12

Angosat-2 brings internet to Angola's border areas

The 'Conecta Angola Comercial' project, leveraging the Angosat-2 satellite, is extending internet services to remote border regions of Angola, reported Jornal de Angola. A VSAT antenna was installed at the Luvo Border Post in Zaire province, directly connecting it to Angosat-2 and significantly improving local internet access. This new setup will enhance communication and interconnection between border posts, boosting operational efficiency and formal trade.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:05

Stellanor completes purchase of UK data centres from Redcentric

Stellanor Datacenters has completed the acquisition of eight UK data centres from Redcentric, serving around 450 enterprise customers. Stellanor how has 11 data centres across the UK with 39MVA of secured grid capacity. These are located in London North, London East, London West, London City, Cambridge, Reading, Gatwick, Woking, West Yorkshire, Hemel Hempstead and Byfleet.

SPAIN 13:05

Orange Spain launches 'Conecta 5G' platform for private networks and edge computing

Orange Spain (MasOrange) has launched a new platform called Conecta 5G to help companies and public administrations manage private 5G networks and edge computing services. Developed with support from Barcelona-based Nearby Computing, the service expands Orange's enterprise 5G portfolio and aims to support more agile and scalable operations to meet growing demand for low-latency digital services.

UNITED STATES 13:04

Oura Ring becomes official wearable of US Soccer

'Smart' ring vendor Oura said it has become the official wearable of US Soccer, official partner of the US Soccer Federation, and founding partner of the Arthur M Blank US Soccer National Training Center. Governing body US Soccer will integrate Oura Ring in its workflows to support players, coaches and staff across at its 27 national teams. Oura has been supporting the US women's national soccer time and the new cooperation extends to the entire US Soccer organisation.

BRAZIL 13:02

Brazil toughens penalties for damage, theft of telecom infrastructure

Brazil has enacted a new law that significantly increases penalties for crimes related to the theft and disruption of telecommunications and digital infrastructure, as well as the theft of electronic devices and electronic fraud. Theft that compromises essential services like power, telephone, and data networks now carries a prison sentence of 2 to 8 years. Intentionally interrupting or disrupting telecommunications services can lead to 2 to 4 years in prison and a fine, with penalties doubling in cases of

PORTUGAL 12:57

Nscale expands Microsoft GPU deployment in Portugal

Nscale is expanding its partnership with Microsoft and Start Campus, announcing plans to deliver over 66,000 Nvidia Rubin GPUs to Microsoft's Sines Data Campus in Portugal, starting in late 2027. This builds on an existing deployment of over 12,600 Blackwell Ultra GPUs at the same location.

UNITED KINGDOM 12:57

ITV invites applications for disabled writers programme

UK broadcaster ITV is bringing back the 'Disabled Writers in Development' programme' for 2026 - with support from four group scripted labels - Silverprint Pictures, Quay Street Productions, Hartswood Films and Big Talk Studios. Funded through ITV's GBP 1 million Diversity Development Fund, the programme aims to support deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent writers. 

GERMANY 12:55

Telefonica Germany expands 5G to Huttenbusch, Sondershausen, Wieserode

Telefonica Germany has expanded the 5G network to Huttenbusch, Sondershausen and Wieserode. In Huttenbusch the company has built a new mobile mast, while it has started to operate new sites in Sondershausen and Wieserode.

INDIA 12:54

Ceragon says year-to-date India bookings reach USD 86 mln

Ceragon is disclosing year-to-date bookings in India worth around USD 86 million, signalling optimism in a key growth market for the business that suffered unexpected project delays in FY25. Ceragon said the order backlog includes a record number of FWA wireless links to be served by its high-capacity outdoor E-band radio platform, the IP-50EXA introduced in February 2025. The wireless connectivity, backhaul, and transport vendor will recognise roughly USD 24 million from these orders as first-quarter reven

AUSTRIA 12:40

A1 to shut down 2G network by May 2028

Austrian operator A1 announced it will switch off the 2G network by May 2028. The shutdown is necessary to ensure long-term security, quality and energy efficiency of the network, while simultaneously freeing up capacity for 4G and 5G coverage, according to A1.

UNITED STATES 12:39

Zhone debuts 50G Velocity line card with eight ports alongside 32-port GPON, XGS-PON models

Zhone Technologies is launching additional line cards that plug into its existing line terminals (OLTs) based on its Velocity V2, V6, V14 and V16 chassis designs, including a next generation line card designed for eight-port 50G PON subscriber footprints. The 50G-capable V-LC-50GP-COMBO-8 model can also be used with gigabit and XGS-PON connections, offering a gradual playbook for providers to deliver 10 Gbps and higher services powered by multi-PON architectures and existing OLT systems. The card can also b

DENMARK 12:30

Tusass overhauls mobile subscriptions

Greenlandic operator Tusass has announced the launch of new mobile subscriptions, promising more data for lower prices at a time of cost-of-living pressure. Its DKK 499 per month mobile subscription will provide 100 GB in future instead of 20 GB. This will be its most generous B2C package in future, meaning the most any retail customer pays for their mobile subscription drops from DKK 699.

SPAIN 12:25

Digi Spain offering Wi-Fi 7 router with more fibre plans

Digi Spain has expanded the availability of its Wi-Fi 7 router to customers who sign up to its 750 Mbps and 1 Gbps Smart Fiber plans, not just its premium 10 Gbps XGS-PON fibre service. The XGSPON-compatible device launched last year supports Wi-Fi 7 technology, offering up to 300 Mbps more on the 2.4 GHz band and an extra 1 Gbps on the 5 GHz band, delivering faster wireless speeds, up to 30 percent broader coverage and greater reliability compared to models.

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