AI inference startup Fractile to invest GBP 100 million in UK operations
UNITED KINGDOM 00:01

AI inference startup Fractile to invest GBP 100 million in UK operations

Fractile, a UK-based developer of AI inference silicon, systems and software, will invest GBP 100 million (USD 136.54 million) to expand its London and Bristol-based offices and develop a new UK hardware engineering facility. The three-year investment, to be announced by UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan in a speech in central London to the country's AI sector, will also go towards a hiring push to support its product roadmap. Fractile, which according to LinkedIn currently has in the region of 51-200 staff,

Cablenet launches GigaMax Internet, Super 300M plans for residential users
CYPRUS 9 FEB

Cablenet launches GigaMax Internet, Super 300M plans for residential users

Cyprus operator Cablenet has expanded its tariff portfolio with the launch of two home internet plans. Customers can now subscribe to the GigaMax Internet and Super 300M tariff plans, which feature a 'Same-Day Internet' option to eliminate traditional installation delays. Customers can also take up a 30-day 'Try & Buy' trial, offering a commitment-free window to test the Cablenet network.

Glaspoort to connect business parks in Zeeland, Utrecht and Achterhoek in H1
NETHERLANDS 9 FEB

Glaspoort to connect business parks in Zeeland, Utrecht and Achterhoek in H1

Dutch fibre operator Glaspoort announced plans to start building its FTTP network at the business parks Haarbrug, De Kronkels and Haarbrug Zuid in the municipality Bunschoten in Q1, for a total of almost 600 new connections. In addition, it plans to connect the sites Sint Annaland, Welgelegen, Oud-Vossemeer and Sint Philipsland in Tholen in Zeeland with more than 540 new lines, and connect over 100 buildings at the parks Drieschouwen and MVP in Terneuzen to fibre.

Beeline Russia, Rostelecom automate wholesale commercial offers
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 9 FEB

Beeline Russia, Rostelecom automate wholesale commercial offers

Russian operators Beeline and Rostelecom have completed automation of how they form commercial offers. The joint project was focused on a more efficient cooperation between the companies when connecting customers to internet services on the Rostelecom infrastructure. A specialised IT platform from Beeline and the wholesale CRM system from Rostelecom have been integrated so they can process queries and plan offers in a single system, based on the CRM at Rosteleom. Automation has helped reduce errors signific

Interstellar names group sales director
NETHERLANDS 9 FEB

Interstellar names group sales director

Dutch ICT services group Interstellar has named Edwin van Korlaar its Group Sales Director. He will lead the commercial side of the business, focusing on the realisation of synergies across its various brands. The group includes Interstellar (IT services), Pinewood & Eightfence (security), Den of Data & Fundaments (cloud & data) and RawWorks (modern workspace). Van Korlaar worked previously at Unica ICT Solutions and Xcellent.

Ucell lauches 5G services in Termez
UZBEKISTAN 9 FEB

Ucell lauches 5G services in Termez

Uzbekistan operator Ucell announced that it has started providing 5G services in the city of Termez. Mobile broadband at up to 1 Gbps is available for customers there. 5G services from the operator cover downtown Termez, the main transport and business areas, as well as densely populated residential areas. The coverage is planned to expand in future.

Beltelecom extends video service to Samsung TVs
BELARUS 9 FEB

Beltelecom extends video service to Samsung TVs

Belarusian national operator Beltelecom has announced that customers can now access its video service 'Oho! Kino!' directly on television sets from Samsung. The option has become available on TizenOS-powered devices produced since 2023. The service was already accessible on Android TV sets and Android-powered mobile devices, as well as on LG TV sets.

Azercell offers discounted subscriptions to young people buying Samsung Galaxy A17 or A56
AZERBAIJAN 9 FEB

Azercell offers discounted subscriptions to young people buying Samsung Galaxy A17 or A56

Azeri operator Azercell is running a special offer for young people, without specifying an age range. Those buying a Samsung Galaxy A17 or Galaxy A56 can get a 50 percent discount for services under the DigiMax 5GB or DigiMax 10GB tariffs for three months.

Plus runs smartphone bundle promotion for Valentine's Day
POLAND 9 FEB

Plus runs smartphone bundle promotion for Valentine's Day

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, is offering promotional packages of smartphones and smartwatches to mark Saint Valentine's Day (14 February). Devices from Samsung, Honor and Huawei are included in the promotion. 

T-Mobile Czechia offers digital gift cards to loyalty programme members
CZECH REPUBLIC 9 FEB

T-Mobile Czechia offers digital gift cards to loyalty programme members

T-Mobile Czech Republic is offering customers belonging to its Magenta Moments loyalty programme the option to buy customised gift cards from partner brands such as Lego, Zalando, Adidas, OMV, Ikea and Kaufland. Customers can purchase the gift cards from its My T-Mobile services management mobile application. There are several denominations available, depending on the partner. The cards can be bought via credit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay.

Netia offers broadband at 2 Gbps on wholesale partner networks
POLAND 9 FEB

Netia offers broadband at 2 Gbps on wholesale partner networks

Polish operator Netia has started providing fixed broadband services at up to 2 Gbps on the networks of its wholesale partners. The list of the partners includes Fiberhost, Nexera, Orange Poland, Polski Swiatlowod Otwarty, Swiatlowod Inwestycje, Tauron and others. The service available via GPON includes Wi-Fi 7 routers. A subscription for up to 2 Gbps is available over BSA technology on the networks of Orange Poland, Polski Swiatlowod Otwarty and Swiatlowod Inwestycje.

Globacom donates NGN 1 bln to Lagos State Security Trust Fund
NIGERIA 9 FEB

Globacom donates NGN 1 bln to Lagos State Security Trust Fund

Nigerian operator Globacom said it has donated NGN 1 billion to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), to strengthen security infrastructure in the country's commercial capital. The operator said this reinforces its position as a responsible and patriotic corporate citizen. The executive secretary/CEO of the fund, Ayo Ogunsan, said the LSSTF was established to bridge funding gaps in security infrastructure and therefore relies heavily on voluntary contributions from corporate bodies and well-meaning p

BURKINA FASO 9 FEB

Telecel Faso brings in single national call tariff among 'Offer Plus' innovations

Telecel Faso has introduced new services under its 'Offer Plus' strategy aimed at improving affordability and flexibility. They include a single national call tariff of XOF 1.6 per second for any network, and bonuses and SMS usable on all networks, permanent recharge bonuses without a subscription, and more flexible internet bundles with validity extended to 30 days for data volumes above 1 GB. It also announced a cut in the cost of data by up to 50 percent, new grace periods after expiry to reactivate bonu

SOMALIA 9 FEB

Somali govt approves public data protection regulatory framework

Somalia's Cabinet has approved the Regulatory Framework for the Public Data Protection Law, following extensive discussions about the critical need to protect citizens' information and enable transparent governance of data-related activities. The Ministry of Communications and Technology said the newly approved regulation carries strategic significance for strengthening, organising and advancing the national system for public data protection. It introduces essential provisions required for effective impleme

EGYPT 9 FEB

Vodafone Egypt integrates Talabat Pro delivery service into Red plans

Vodafone Egypt and Talabat have agreed to integrate Talabat Pro into Red plans, offering customers unlimited free delivery, exclusive deals and discounts on hundreds of products. The collaboration combines Talabat's fast delivery service with Vodafone's premium communication services, accessible via the Ana Vodafone app. Hadir Shalaby, CEO of Talabat Egypt, said the partnership expands access to Talabat Pro.

BELGIUM 9 FEB

Imec, ASML open new pilot line for chip research with EU backing

The Belgian chip research centre Imec has inaugurated a 2,000-m2 extension of its clean room with the help of EU funding to expand its work on the next generation of semiconductors. The new extension expands its capacity by 20 percent and will be fitted with the latest ASML EUV scanner in mid-March to support development of so-called nano ICs, beyond the current leading edge production node at 2nm.

SPAIN 9 FEB

Pepephone introduces convergent plan with pay-TV for Valentine's

MasOrange brand Pepephone has announced the launch of a special fibre-plus-mobile convergent bundle for new users ahead of St. Valentine's Day. The entry-level plan includes fibre at download speeds of 600 Mbps, pay-TV subscriptions and a mobile line with unlimited calls and 35 GB of rollover data is available for EUR 38 a month.

UNITED KINGDOM 9 FEB

HBO Max streaming service to launch in UK, Ireland on 26 March

Warner Bros Discovery has confirmed the launch of HBO Max in the UK and Ireland on Thursday 26 March 2026. This will allow viewers in the UK and Ireland to stream content from HBO, Max Originals, DC Studios, Warner Bros Television and Warner Bros Pictures all in one place. Sports fans will also be able to access their TNT Sports streaming subscription through HBO Max from 26 March.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 9 FEB

E& UAE provides treats to delivery drivers via Smiles scheme

Smiles, E& UAE's lifestyle SuperApp, has launched Champions for Champions, a community initiative that recognises the dedication of its delivery drivers with a fully sponsored surprise day off across the UAE.

UNITED STATES 9 FEB

T-Mobile US airs commercial with Backstreet Boys during Super Bowl

T-Mobile US partnered with boy band Backstreet Boys for a 60-second commercial during the Super Bowl, which aired during the second quarter. The ad highlighted T-Mobile's claim of "America's Best Network", and also featured cameos from mgk, Druski and Pierson Fode. It was filmed in T-Mobile's Signature Store in New York City's Times Square, with real customers. 

GERMANY 9 FEB

GD Towers secures EUR 2.5 bln financing from European, US investors

Provider of passive infrastructure GD Towers, owned by Deutsche Telekom, DigitalBridge and Brookfield Asset Management, has secured EUR 2.5 billion financing from European and US investors. MEAG, the asset manager of German insurance company Munich Re, provided advice on the transaction to entities linked to the reinsurer and to third party managed accounts.

IRELAND 9 FEB

Eir fixed-network data traffic reaches 5,551 PB in 2025

Irish telecoms operator Eir saw total data traffic on its fixed network rise to 5,551 PB in 2025, up more than twofold from 2019; with average household data use on the high-speed fibre network reaching 7,272 GB a year in 2025, up 61 percent from 4,513 GB annually in 2019. The latest 'Digital Ireland 2025' report shows that Kildare had the highest data use with an average of 7,800 GB per house in 2024. The lowest was in Sligo, with the average fibre home using 5,800 GB. Fibre broadband availability increase

ITALY 9 FEB

EBU, Rai team up for Winter Olympics 5G broadcast trial

Italian public service broadcaster Rai and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have announced new 5G broadcast trials during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, building on experiments first staged at the Paris Olympics in 2024. The pre-commercial tests aim to demonstrate how the technology can extend live, free-to-air access to smartphones and other mobile devices using existing broadcast tower networks.

GLOBAL 9 FEB

Intracom Telecom to present MDU-capable mmWave FWA platform at MWC 2026

Intracom Telecom will present its latest generation mmWave fixed wireless access equipment for residential and multi-dwelling use cases at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The platform utilises AI technology to deliver extended reach beyond 13 kilometres and end user downlink speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps.

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