Alares agrees sales partnership with Starlink
BRAZIL 12:12

Alares agrees sales partnership with Starlink

Starlink is partnering with Brazilian fixed internet provider Alares to expand its services across Brazil. This collaboration aims to leverage Alares's market knowledge and commercial reach with Starlink's satellite internet network to reach areas inaccessible by fibre-optic networks. 

Mediafon joins Samena Council
GLOBAL 12:09

Mediafon joins Samena Council

Mediafon has joined the SAMENA Telecommunications Council, the South Asia–Middle East–North Africa (SA-ME-NA) region's industry association of telecom operators, service providers, and technology companies. With almost 30 years in the global telecommunications sector, Mediafon helps mobile network operators to secure, control and monetize A2P messaging. The company's products are deployed within operator networks, combining SMS firewall capabilities, traffic filtering, and revenue assurance mechanisms.

MasOrange launches Vuela TV service for local operators
SPAIN 12:08

MasOrange launches Vuela TV service for local operators

MasOrange has announced the launch of a new TV platform via CableMovil, the wholesale enabler that provides access to the Orange Spain's networks for hundreds of local operators across the country. The move is designed to strengthen the group's offering for smaller providers by enabling them to enhance their pay-TV services and compete more effectively in the market.

Sweden plans 1500 MHz licence auction in Q1 2028
SWEDEN 12:05

Sweden plans 1500 MHz licence auction in Q1 2028

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS has announced plans to hold an auction for licences to use radio transmitters in the 1500 MHz frequency band in the first quarter of 2028. Demand exceeds supply for the band, which should be able to improve both coverage and capacity, said Anna-Maria Lann, head of the watchdog's spectrum analysis unit.

Core42 and Solutions+ partner to build sovereign AI infrastructure for Mubadala Company
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12:03

Core42 and Solutions+ partner to build sovereign AI infrastructure for Mubadala Company

Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, and Solutions+ formed a partnership to build a sovereign AI infrastructure across the Mubadala Investment Company group and Abu Dhabi government entities. The agreement establishes a structured framework for delivering secure, scalable cloud, data and AI infrastructure services. The agreement sees Core42 serve as the foundational infrastructure provider to the Mubadala Group as well as government entities across Abu Dhabi and the U

Esprit ICT names new CEO from June
NETHERLANDS 11:51

Esprit ICT names new CEO from June

Maarten de Roos is taking over as CEO at Dutch provider Esprit ICT from 01 June. He replaces Tom Tank, who has led the company for the past 12 years. De Roos was previously CEO at companies including Circular IT Group and BauWatch Group. At Esprit ICT he will focus on the company's international expansion and innovation in digital healthcare solutions. 

Dutch telecom providers improve online cancellation after ACM warnings
NETHERLANDS 11:46

Dutch telecom providers improve online cancellation after ACM warnings

Nine providers on the Dutch market have made it easier to cancel fixed and mobile services online following warnings from the Consumer and Market Authority (ACM). The regulator reported on the enforcement efforts in its annual monitoring report on customer experience.

Italian retail sales rebound 0.8% in March, e-commerce up over 11%
ITALY 11:39

Italian retail sales rebound 0.8% in March, e-commerce up over 11%

Italy's retail sales returned to monthly growth in March, rising 0.8 percent in value and 0.7 percent in volume compared to February, according to the latest preliminary data from national statistics office Istat. Nearly all product groups increased, led by computers and telecommunications equipment (+8.6%), offsetting a 1.3 percent fall in shoes, leather goods and travel items.

Padtec shows 800G transponder at Abrint congress
BRAZIL 11:27

Padtec shows 800G transponder at Abrint congress

Brazilian fibre-optic equipment manufacturer Padtec is showcasing its expanded portfolio for ISPs at the Abrint Global Congress. A highlight of their new offerings is the TMQ800G-NC transponder, an 800 Gbps optical transponder designed for modern data centres and high-density networks. This new solution boasts the OSFP standard for efficient thermal management, OpenROADM compatibility, compact size, low power consumption, and improved cost-per-bit, according to the vendor. It can achieve up to 3.2 Tbps per

Cisco acquires Astrix Security to bolster identity access and management for AI agents
GLOBAL 11:24

Cisco acquires Astrix Security to bolster identity access and management for AI agents

Cisco announced a deal to acquire the non-human identity (NHI) safety platform Astrix Security to expand coverage of enterprise agentic AI workloads in its security suite. While the wider transaction terms were undisclosed, Israeli media reported Cisco would pay about USD 400 million to buy Astrix. Based in Tel Aviv, Astrix Security has created software that helps teams orchestrate access privileges granted to autonomous AI agents to ensure they operate safely. For example, the platform is able to withdraw

Telia participates in Nato's Locked Shields 2026
EUROPE 11:23

Telia participates in Nato's Locked Shields 2026

Telia Company said it was part of Sweden's contribution to Locked Shields 2026, the annual exercise held by the Nato Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE). This year's exercise ran from 13 to 24 April and Telia took part at the invitation of the Swedish Armed Forces' Fourth Cyber Defence Unit and together with the French Defence Forces. Over 4,000 cybersecurity experts from 42 countries were involved.

T-Mobile Poland promotes recurring monthly bundle for prepaid customers
POLAND 11:22

T-Mobile Poland promotes recurring monthly bundle for prepaid customers

T-Mobile Poland is offering prepaid customers who subscribe to the recurring plan Go! M free services during the first month. Customers buying a starter package for PLN 5 need to top-up at least PLN 10 in order to access the promotion. The standard monthly rice for the package is PLN 35, for 50 GB as well as unlimited calls and SMS/MMS.

KAZAKHSTAN 11:09

Kazakhstan state property fund raises stake in Kazakhtelecom

Kazakhstan's state property fund Samruk-Kazyna has acquired a 10.43 percent stake in the national operator Kazakhtelecom, reports Profit.kz. The fund increased its shareholding in the operator from 80.85 percent to 91.28 percent. The market value of the newly-acquired stake is around KZT 47 billion.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11:07

Russian smart speaker market passes 1 mln units in Q1

Russian sales of smart speakers totaled 1 million units in the first quarter of this year, according to figures from the mobile and electronics retail chain M.Video. Sales revenues amounted to RUB 9.9 billion. Sales of smart speakers with local voice assistants Alice, Salut and Marusya formed more than 96 percent of the market.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11:06

Megafon upgrades LTE network in Rostov

Russian operator Megafon announced it has upgraded its LTE network in the whole area of the city of Rostov. The operator deployed new base stations and modernised existing sites in the city, adding more spectrum. Download speeds up to 80 Mbps are now available to customers there.

AFRICA 11:04

Airtel Africa calls for tax cuts on telecom equipment to accelerate digital inclusion

Airtel Africa has called on African governments to recognise telecommunications as a core economic pillar and to implement two specific tax reforms that it says could dramatically accelerate digital inclusion across the continent. Airtel Africa chief regulatory officer and Chair of GSMA Africa's Policy Group, Daddy Mukadi called forthe changes in a speech at the 'Etats Generaux du Secteur des Postes et Telecommunications' in Kinshasa. 

ICELAND 10:46

Nova launches affordable 5G FWA and mobile telephony brand as Kosmos

Icelandic operator Nova is formally launching the low-cost broadband and mobile telecoms company it had announced with it first quarter results and has named it Kosmos. Nova said Kosmos is basing its services exclusively on 5G connectivity and embedded SIM cards (eSIMs). It will use artificial intelligence, a small staff and full automation to enable it to offer affordable services. Customers can now sign up at kosmos.is and receive the first month's service free.

NIGERIA 10:32

Vitel Wireless partners with OPay for airtime distribution

Vitel Wireless announced partnerships with two of Nigerian digital payment companies to support sales of the MVNO's airtime and data bundles. Opay and Moniepoint will help to expand access to the services in rural areas, allowing customers to purchase Vitel Wireless airtime and data directly from their bank accounts and digital wallets. The move builds on Vitel's existing partnerships with traditional financial institutions such as Fidelity Bank and Zenith Bank. 

EUROPE 10:21

Telespazio to distribute Greenerwave's satcom terminals across Europe

Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), announced that its French subsidiary has signed a distribution partnership with Greenerwave, a France-based deeptech start‑up specialising in energy‑efficient flat user terminals for GEO/LEO satellites. Under the agreement, Greenerwave's satcom terminals will become part of Telespazio's product portfolio, targeting the government, defense and security sectors across mainland Europe and the United Kingdom.

NIGERIA 10:20

IMBIL signs up with Airtel Nigeria to support new MVNOs

IMBIL Telecom Solutions signed a commercial agreement with Airtel Nigeria to enable the launch of new MVNOs in the country. As a MVNE/A in Nigeria, IMBIL is providing the infrastructure needed for these virtual operators. Leveraging this new partnership, IMBIL Telecom has already onboarded five MVNOs. Several additional operators are in advanced stages of integration and are expected to begin commercial operations in the coming months, the company said.

BRAZIL 10:18

Unifique activates cell broadcast for emergency alerts

Brazilian operator Unifique announced it has activated emergency alerts via cell broadcast, to deliver critical messages directly to mobile phones on its network, even without internet access or if the device is in silent mode. Cell Broadcast enables mass messaging to all phones within a specific coverage area, functioning independently of the internet or contact lists by utilising mobile towers for simultaneous and efficient alert distribution. Rolling out across Brazil's networks in the past year, the sys

GLOBAL 10:15

Qorvo rides strong amplifier demand to boost operating profits in fiscal Q4

Qorvo benefited from resilient sales in its high-powered amplifier segment in its fourth fiscal quarter to end March, which helped to offset declining revenues from its advanced cellular, connectivity, and sensor products. Group sales of USD 808.3 million finished 7 percent lower year-on-year, however operating income rose 11.7 percent annually to USD 31.5 million, with larger profits in every operations segment.

GLOBAL 10:12

Skyworks issues cautious fiscal Q3 guidance after flat quarterly sales

Skyworks Solutions issued a cautious revenue forecast for its third fiscal quarter to end-June, projecting sales a little lower sequentially in its Mobile division amid typical seasonal patterns, offset by modest growth in the Broad Markets segment. Fiscal Q3 revenues are predicted to range from USD 900 to 950 million, reduced from USD 965 million in the year-earlier period, with non-diluted EPS predicted to reach USD 1.03 at mid-point. The Mobile components subsidiary is set for a sequential sales decline

DENMARK 10:12

Prime Data Centers to invest up to EUR 6 bln in new Esbjerg campus with maximum 550 MW capacity

Prime Data Centers has announced plans to develop a large-scale, AI-ready data centre campus in the Danish city of Esbjerg with Nordic property company Brunswick Real Estate. The investment in the first 160 MW capacity stage is approximately EUR 2 billion with plans for potential expansion to 550 MW and EUR 6 billion altogether. The ESB01 campus will be situated on a 640,000 square metre site on Nordre Tovrupvej and is being developed in cooperation with Esbjerg municipal council, which is the seller of the

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