FCDC picks Eltel for grid connection at Karjaa data centre
FINLAND 10:01

FCDC picks Eltel for grid connection at Karjaa data centre

Infrastructure vendor Eltel said it has won a contract worth EUR 20 million to build the grid connection for the FCDC (First Choice Data Center) facility in Karjaa, Finland. The contract includes the turnkey delivery of a 110 kV substation and cabling to connect the site to Fingrid's national transmission grid. The contract runs until the end of 2027.

Net Insight announces departure of CFO
GLOBAL 09:48

Net Insight announces departure of CFO

Net Insight said that chief financial officer Cecilia Hoejgard Hook has decided to leave for a position outside the company, although she will remain as CFO and member of the executive team until the end of 2026. The company will commence a search for her successor immediately. CEO Andreas Eriksson thanked her for her commitment and said he respected her decision to move on.

Mila's wholesale optical wavelength price analysis goes to ESA for consultation
ICELAND 09:43

Mila's wholesale optical wavelength price analysis goes to ESA for consultation

Icelandic telecoms regulator Fjarskiptastofa said it has sent a draft decision regarding Míla cost analysis of wholesale prices for optical wavelengths to the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA). The watchdog  proposes to approve Mila's analysis. A preliminary draft decision on wholesale tariffs for optical wavelengths was put out to national consultation from 06 May to 08 June but attracted no comments.

Orange Poland sells Honor Magic V6 smartphone
POLAND 09:30

Orange Poland sells Honor Magic V6 smartphone

Orange Poland has started sales of the foldable smartphone Honor Magic V6 in its shops, with promotional rates available until 22 July. Customers buying the device and connecting to the tariff plan L from the operator for 24 months will get a PLN 1,395 discount on the phone. The smartphone is offered for PLN 99 initial payment and 36 PLN 227.25 monthly payments in such case. The device costs PLN 8,699 without a subscription contract. 

STL finalises USD 157 mln share placement with qualified institutional investors
GLOBAL 09:29

STL finalises USD 157 mln share placement with qualified institutional investors

India's Sterlite Technologies said it has completed a share placement with qualified institutions (QIP) to raise INR 15 billion (USD 157.3 million). The placement was backed, among others, by Nomura, Bank of India, HSBC, Think Investments, Oxbow, Bandhan, Manulife and Motilal Oswal. STL allocated 25.7 million equity shares to its institutional partners in conjunction with the placement.

O2 Slovakia to launch 5G SA network by year-end
SLOVAKIA 09:29

O2 Slovakia to launch 5G SA network by year-end

O2 Slovakia plans to launch its standalone 5G network and open it to customers by the end of this year, reports Zive.sk from a press conference by the company. The operator is in talks with vendors on supplies of compatible 5G+ devices. The coverage of the 5G SA network will match the current 5G coverage, which reaches 99.77 percent of the population.

Google Cloud passes Dutch public sector privacy assessment
NETHERLANDS 09:26

Google Cloud passes Dutch public sector privacy assessment

Google Cloud announced it has been approved as a supplier to the government of the Netherlands following a data protection impact assessment by the state's strategic supplier agency, SLM Rijk. Assuming Google Cloud adheres to the recommended conditions, the company does not present any significant risks to privacy, the evaluation found.

Chile authorises additional satellite bands to spur competition
CHILE 09:18

Chile authorises additional satellite bands to spur competition

Chile's telecommunications watchdog Subtel has announced the authorisation of new frequency bands for fixed satellite services with the aim of increasing competition. In addition to the existing Ku and Ka-band spectrum, a new decree has authorised use of the W band, with the V band set to follow in the coming days, it said. Subtel said the addition of new bands will boost network capacity, improve data transmission and increase satellite connectivity in remote, rural areas and those where fibre or 5G covera

Cohere lands USD 28 mln Future G contract to build defence-targeted ISAC prototypes
UNITED STATES 09:14

Cohere lands USD 28 mln Future G contract to build defence-targeted ISAC prototypes

Cohere Technologies said it has been awarded a USD 28 million research tender by the US Department of War's FutureG Office, aimed at creating a "multi-waveform" RAN prototype for mission-critical integrated sensing (ISAC) in mobile telecom infrastructure. The award builds on an earlier phase two project under the US National Science Foundation's VINES (verticals-enabling intelligent network systems) research programme. Cohere is best known for its Universal Spectrum Multiplier (USM) software and the Pulsone

ISPA calls for clear legal framework on internet blocking
SOUTH AFRICA 09:06

ISPA calls for clear legal framework on internet blocking

The Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) has released a position paper detailing the technical challenges of requiring ISPs to block user access to internet content, asserting that South African democracy respects the right to access information. The release follows a formal request from the National Gambling Board (NGB) to the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), urging the implementation of internet blocking to combat offshore illegal online gambling platforms targeting

PLDT, Smart, Dito strike infrastructure sharing deal in Philippines
PHILIPPINES 09:03

PLDT, Smart, Dito strike infrastructure sharing deal in Philippines

Philippines operator PLDT, its mobile unit Smart Communications, and market competitor Dito Telecommunity have agreed to jointly pursue resource-sharing initiatives aimed at expanding network coverage and enhnace connectivity for customers across the country. PLDT also reports that this agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across three key areas of telecommunications infrastructure through reciprocal resource sharing, with no monetary exchange between the parties.

Google declares Eastern Cape as location for digital hub and cable landing station
AFRICA 08:57

Google declares Eastern Cape as location for digital hub and cable landing station

Google has announced that the Eastern Cape province of South Africa will host a new digital exchange hub to serve as a subsea cable landing station, TechCentral reported. The facility is part of Google's Umoja project, the first fibre-optic cable route to directly connect Africa with Australia. Google Africa managing director Alex Okosi said that construction has not yet begun but the necessary building permits have already been secured. The exact location of the Eastern Cape hub remains undisclosed.

PORTUGAL 08:56

DStelecom's fibre network reaches 3,900 homes in Viana do Alentejo

Portuguese wholesale DStelecom has expanded and strengthened its fibre-optic network in the municipality of Viana do Alentejo, where it has maintained a presence since 2015. The upgraded network infrastructure now covers approximately 3,900 homes. According to the company, the enhanced coverage spans the localities of Aguiar, Alcacovas, and Viana do Alentejo.

BRAZIL 08:54

Telefonica Brasil merges Cyberco into TIS

Telefonica Brasil's indirectly controlled subsidiary TIS has completed the merger of Cyberco Brasil. As a result of the transaction, Cyberco Brasil, which was previously a wholly-owned subsidiary of TIS, has been dissolved. By simplifying the group's operating structures and capturing internal synergies, the company aims to reduce the operational overheads previously associated with both Cyberco Brasil and TIS.

MALAYSIA 08:54

CelcomDigi launches Future Pros Bootcamp to recruit esports talent for Selangor Red Giants

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has launched the third edition of its Future Pros Bootcamp, an esports talent development initiative organized in partnership with the Selangor Red Giants (SRG) Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) team and the Moonton Games Student Leader Programme. The nationwide programme has expanded its reach to include universities and tertiary institutions, aiming to establish a developmental pathway for amateur Malaysian gamers to enter the professional esports industry.

BRAZIL 08:53

TIM Brasil launches ChatGPT app for customer service

TIM Brasil has launched a dedicated application within the ChatGPT platform. The new integration allows consumers to research mobile plans, services, products, and partnerships using natural language and seamlessly initiate the subscription process directly within the AI interface. 

NAMIBIA 08:47

MTC transfers Namibian Annual Music Awards intellectual property to ministry

Namibian operator MTC has announced the transfer of all copyright, intellectual, audio and visual material associated with the Namibian Annual Music Awards (Namas) to the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture. MTC and the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) supported the awards as headline sponsor for a decade. Since the conclusion of its sponsorship in 2019, MTC has remained committed to the growth and sustainability of the local creative industry.

FRANCE 08:37

Arcep issues guidelines to support freedom of choice in cloud services

French telecom regulator Arcep has published two sets of guidelines as part of its mission to help customers of cloud hosting services switch provider and adopt a multi-cloud environment. This follows a public consultation process launched in mid-February to gather stakeholders' views on Arcep's proposals. The guidelines aim to clarify what can be considered justifiable costs when determining switching charges other than data transfer (egress) fees, and when calculating data transfer fees in the specific ca

EUROPE 08:34

Berec seeks feedback on mobile network APIs ecosystem

The EU's coordination body for national communication regulators is seeking submissions on the network APIs market landscape in the mobile sector. The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) noted that standardised mobile network APIs had proliferated since the GSMA launched its Open Gateway initiative in 2023, debuting with just eight APIs from 21 mobile operators. Current data from Open Gateway's public portal shows there are around 228 APIs in deployment or supported by European

KAZAKHSTAN 08:33

Veon reaffirms commitment to Digital Kazakhstan Strategy

Veon announced that Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu met with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, following his participation in the Foreign Investors Council (FIC), an advisory body for direct dialogue between the government of Kazakhstan and investors. At the Council meeting, Veon reaffirmed support for the Digital Kazakhstan Strategy and highlighted progress toward the launch of direct-to-cell technology in Kazakhstan, planned for August.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:30

M.Video, Eldorado merge online sales platforms

Russian mobile and electronics retail chain M.Video said that it has merged its online commerce channels into a single platform. The website and mobile application Eldorado has been merged with the online commerce platform M.Video. The application and the website will continue operating under the M.Video brand. The merger is part of M.Video's long-term strategy to transform into a technologically advanced omnichannel platform and one of the largest marketplaces in the Russian market.

LATVIA 08:27

LMT, Latvian Railways test private 5G network

Latvian operator LMT, in cooperation with Latvian Railways, is testing private 5G network technologies for rail infrastructure management for the first time in the Baltics. The test network is expected to help prepare for the future implementation of FRMCS (Future Railways Mobile Communication System), which must be implemented by all rail operators in the European Union by 2035. At a demonstration event on 30 June, the 5G connection speed, network coverage, signal strength and other data were measured, wit

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:22

Megafon adds caller ID option for consumer customers

Russian operator Megafon has introduced a caller ID option for consumer customers. Already available to B2B customers, this allows callers to have their name displayed on the recipient's phone when calling. It costs RUB 3 per day and can be activated on the Megafon app or website. According to a study from Megafon, 30 to 75 percent of calls from unknown telephone numbers go unanswered. 

POLAND 08:19

Polish telecom watchdog confirms private network rules for 3.8-4.2 GHz band

Polish telecom regulator UKE announced a regulation on use of the 3,800 to 4,200 MHz bands for private 5G networks, after public consultations started in March. According to the decision, frequencies in the 3,800-3,900 MHz band may be used by local government units for their own needs, within an area no larger than 20 municipalities, for purposes other than the provision of telecommunications services. Frequencies in the 3,900-4,200 MHz band are reserved exclusively for other entities for telecom services,

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