Mediakom members gain access to CryptoGuard CAS
POLAND 15:04

Mediakom members gain access to CryptoGuard CAS

Polish industry group Mediakom, representing small and medium-sized telecom operators in Poland, announced the availability of the CryptoGuard Conditional Access System (CAS) across its member networks. The initiative enables local operators to build flexible and competitive pay-TV offerings in a highly saturated Polish market, the group said. CryptoGuard CAS is a scalable solution designed to protect digital television content. The system can be extended with CryptoGuard multiDRM, enabling the encryption o

Ucom and Impact Hub Yerevan announce green innovation fellowship
ARMENIA 15:03

Ucom and Impact Hub Yerevan announce green innovation fellowship

Armenian operator Ucom and Impact Hub Yerevan announced the launch of the third iteration of the Ucom Fellowship Incubation Programme. This partnership looks to support entrepreneurs who are leveraging technology to solve critical environmental challenges. The programme enrolls visionary individuals and teams developing technology-driven solutions in key sustainability sectors, including green energy, agritech, eco-tourism, and circular economy. Interested participants must submit their applications by 13 A

TTK reports Wi-Fi traffic up 78% at train stations in Q1
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:01

TTK reports Wi-Fi traffic up 78% at train stations in Q1

Russian operator TTK said that data traffic grew by 78 percent year-on-year to 1,717 TB on its public WI-Fi networks based in railway stations in January to March. TTK runs the public Wi-Fi networks in train stations in cooperation with Russian Railways since 2015.

Rostelecom to launch AI accelerator programme
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:00

Rostelecom to launch AI accelerator programme

Russian national operator Rostelecom announced at the Kazan venture forum plans to launch an accelerator for supporting Russian AI start-ups. Participants will be selected based on the efficiency and scalability of their solutions, the group said. Companies interested in participating in the X.Tech programme can submit their applications online and may participate in pilot projects and partnerships with Rostelecom. 

Austria raises EUR 39 mln in auction of 2.3, 2.6 GHz bands
AUSTRIA 14:57

Austria raises EUR 39 mln in auction of 2.3, 2.6 GHz bands

Austria had raised EUR 39.41 million from A1, Magenta Telekom and Hutchison Drei through the auction of frequencies in the 2,300 MHz and 2,600 MHz bands. A1 acquired 50 MHz for EUR 11.01 million, Magenta Telekom acquired 100 MHz for EUR 13.18 million, and Hutchison Drei acquired 100 MHz for EUR 15.21 million in the auction organised by telecoms regulator RTR. 

Kcell offers new FMC plans under Activ brand
KAZAKHSTAN 14:55

Kcell offers new FMC plans under Activ brand

Kazakhstan operator Kcell has introduced the new convergent package 'Activ At Home' to subscribers using services under its Activ brand. The packages includes fixed broadband at up to 500 Mbps, as well as mobile connections on up to seven SIMs. Customers will be able to share voice, data and SMS packages across the lines. The line includes Optimum and Premium tariff plans, starting from KZT 5,990. 

France's Covage acquires 450 km fibre network from regional operator Trinap
FRANCE 14:53

France's Covage acquires 450 km fibre network from regional operator Trinap

Covage, the wholesale arm of French telecom infrastructure group Altitude, has strengthened its presence in eastern France by acquiring a 450-km fibre network located across the territories of Alsace and Franche-Comte. Local operator Trinaps decided to sell this infrastructure to focus entirely on service provision, ensuring continuity for clients by becoming a wholesale client of Covage.

Africa Data Centres partners with Oni-Tel for campus connectivity in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA 14:52

Africa Data Centres partners with Oni-Tel for campus connectivity in South Africa

Africa Data Centres has partnered with fibre infrastructure provider Oni-Tel Fibre Networks to strengthen connectivity across its Gauteng facilities. Under the agreement, Oni-Tel will deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity to Africa Data Centres' Midrand and Samrand campuses through its Infinity fibre interconnection platform. Purpose-built for data centre interconnectivity on a resilient network with direct access to Gauteng's key data centre hubs, this provides customers with fast, high-capacity ban

Poland develops encrypted messenger mSzyfr for public sector
POLAND 14:41

Poland develops encrypted messenger mSzyfr for public sector

Poland's Ministry of Digitisation, in cooperation with the national R&D institute NASK-PIB, has completed work on the development of a local encrypted messenger for the public sector, called mSzyfr. Currently in testing, the solution can encrypt communication between users, as well as secure data transfers to a server. It encrypts text and voice messages, as well as audio and video links and metadata.

Beltelecom offers business Wi-Fi packages
BELARUS 14:22

Beltelecom offers business Wi-Fi packages

Belarusian national operator Beltelecom has introduced a tariff line for Wi-Fi services at business customers. The service allows customers to deploy their own branded Wi-Fi network under a unique name (SSID). Beltelecom will provide customers with the technical support, starting from deployment of the equipment. The line includes three tariffs with different access, authentication and use options. A broadband speed of up to 7 Mbps per hotspot is available under all three plans. 

Tele2 Latvia deploys 11 new base stations in Q1
LATVIA 14:20

Tele2 Latvia deploys 11 new base stations in Q1

Tele2 Latvia deployed 11 new base stations in the first quarter of this year; the investment totaled EUR 1 million. All new base stations support GSM, LTE and 5G technologies. The operator also upgraded to 5G 47 of its existing base stations. 

Spanish mobile users port 523K lines in February, led by Digi and Movistar
SPAIN 13:48

Spanish mobile users port 523K lines in February, led by Digi and Movistar

A total of 523,520 mobile numbers were ported in Spain in February 2026, up 2.8 percent year on year, according to the latest mobile sector data from the CNMC that complements the regulator's fixed segment update. February saw the total number of active mobile (voice, internet) lines rise by nearly 1 million year on year to 62.5 million, with M2M lines more than doubling to 49.3 million.

NETHERLANDS 13:39

Ziggo launches new ad campaign with Elise Schaap

Ziggo has launched a new advertising campaign focused on customer experience. Featuring again the actor Elise Schaap, the ad highlights how Ziggo's network always has the speed necessary for whatever customers want to do online, making it a carefree experience. 

SPAIN 13:35

Spanish FTTH lines near 18 mln in February, driven by Digi growth

The total number of active fibre to the home (FTTH) connections in Spain reached 17.9 million in February 2026, up around 1.3 million year on year and 74,025 sequentially, according to the latest official monthly update from sector watchdog CNMC that complements its mobile report. Fibre connections account for well over 90 percent of the fixed line total of 19.63 million, the latter up from 18.85 million a year earlier and equivalent to 39.6 lines per 100 inhabitants.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:30

Archangel Lightworks collects GBP 10 million to commercialise optical ground station

UK-based Archangel Lightworks raised more than GBP 10 million in series A funding to commercialise optical links between satellites and ground-based data infrastructure. The funding paves the way for pre-market activity in support of Archangel's Terra-M terminal, a miniature ground station that relies on laser signals as opposed to traditional RF frequencies. The series A round was led by Santander Alternative Investments, a specialised asset management arm of Santander, with participation by Blackfinch Ven

POLAND 13:28

Poland consults on new DTT multiplex

Polish telecommunications regulator UKE opened public consultations on a tender for allocation of rights in the 470-694 MHz band for terrestrial TV services on the MUX5 multiplex. Consultations will last until 12 May. The new multiplex has the capacity for eight HD channels in the DVB-T2/HEVC standard.

POLAND 13:10

Telgam grows revenues 10% in Q4

Revenues of Polish ISP Telgam, based in Jaslo, totaled PLN 1.603 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, up 10.18 percent year-on-year from PLN 1.455 million in October to December of 2024. Operating costs rose to PLN 1.543 million from PLN 1.382 million, and the company said net profit increased to PLN 155,608 from PLN 141,238. The growth was supported by investments and increased sales of postpaid contracts. In 2025, the ISP covered several thousand more households with the FTTH network, and 600 new househ

QATAR 13:06

Ooredoo Qatar launches new family mobile plans

Ooredoo Qatar has launched new mobile plans designed to bring the entire family's connectivity under a single, managed account. It combines several mobile lines, shared benefits and lifestyle services under one account with a single monthly bill. Ooredoo will offer unlimited local calls between family members, and customers can select a specific region or country to call back home and benefit from more call minutes. The international minutes can be shared between family lines.

ITALY 13:02

EU approves sale of Sparkle to Italian govt-led consortium

The European Commission has cleared Telecom Italia's sale of its submarine cable unit Sparkle to the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and fibre operator Retelit for a total of EUR 700 million including debt. The transaction announced over a year ago was approved on the grounds that it did not raise serious antitrust concerns, in that there would remain several viable alternative providers in the market for cable landing stations for submarine cables and related backhaul activities.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 13:01

E& Money offers gold trading in UAE

E& Money has begun a new digital gold investment service in partnership with SafeGold, letting customers in the UAE buy and sell 24-karat (24K) gold with the highest purity of 99.99 percent through the E& Money app. They can start investing with as little as AED 10 and consistently build their investments, with instant in-app buying and selling of 24K gold. Their holdings are stored in secure vaults and protected with institutional-grade security.

ZAMBIA 12:55

MTN Zambia runs promotion to reward MoMo transactions with prizes including new house

MTN Zambia has launched the 'Wina Nyumba na MoMo' featuring a grand prize of a new house, as well as thousands of cash prizes. It rewards everyday transactions made via the MTN MoMo app or by dialing the star 115 hash shortcode. It involves Micmar and Dangote Cement, both key players in Zambia's construction industry. The promotion is open to all active MoMo customers in Zambia and will run from April to August 2026.

LIBERIA 12:50

MTN Liberia uses GWCU credit scoring product for Mobile Money

Canada-based financial technology provider GWCU has signed a partnership to use its proprietary credit scoring product to provide instant liquidity to MTN Liberia's subscriber base of over 1 million customers, doubling GWCU's customer base to 2 million in Africa. By integrating with MTN's Mobile Money (MoMo) ecosystem, the new GWCU Fintech Lending service offers subscribers quick and easy access to capital through simple USSD codes and mobile applications.

GLOBAL 12:47

Roblox launches new age-based accounts for younger users

Roblox announced the launch of two new age-based accounts for younger users - Roblox Select for users aged 9-15 and Roblox Kids for children 5-8 years old. They will provide age-based content access with a Minimal/Mild (Kids) or up to Moderate (Select) content maturity label, and account-level communication will be disabled for users aged 5-8. Default communications settings will remain unchanged for children aged 9-15 years. Roblox is also introducing enhanced parental controls for parents to manage commun

UNITED STATES 12:40

US hyperscaler interest shifts inland in search of reliable power supply - Synergy research

US hyperscale operators are increasingly investing in data centre capacity away from well-established hubs on the east and west coast, with the likes of Oregon, Nevada and Virginia all ceding market share, according to data insights from Synergy. While northern Virginia's data centre fleet remains the largest nationally, expenditures on incremental capacity have shifted as operators look to capitalise on wider availability of power resources, particularly with the prospect of gigawatt-scale AI infrastructur

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