Harmonic supplies Amply monitoring kit for ACI's hybrid coax amplifiers
UNITED STATES 07:50

Harmonic supplies Amply monitoring kit for ACI's hybrid coax amplifiers

ACI Communications has reached a deal to equip its Docsis-compliant broadband amplifiers with cloud-driven monitoring from Harmonic's cOS Amply software ecosystem. Harmonic's cloud-native software will be marketed alongside ACI's Infinity amplifier range as part of a joint solution, targeting cable providers migrating to the Docsis 4 standard and seeking cost efficiencies.

Celona deploys private 5G network for Mariana Minerals
UNITED STATES 07:46

Celona deploys private 5G network for Mariana Minerals

Celona, private 5G network specialist, has deployed a private 5G network for minerals group Mariana Minerals. This delivers core connectivity infrastructure at Mariana's Copper One mine and refinery in southeastern Utah. The Celona 5G LAN provides a site-wide, unified mobile player designed for industrial performance - supporting low-latency performance across the mine's edge systems, sensors and equipment.

Cablenet, CyberSift to jointly deliver cybersecurity services for Cypriot businesses
CYPRUS 07:46

Cablenet, CyberSift to jointly deliver cybersecurity services for Cypriot businesses

Cyprus operator Cablenet has signed a partnership agreement with Maltese cybersecurity specialist CyberSift. The deal embeds Cybersift's enterprise-grade cybersecurity services into Cablenet's B2B offering, which is designed to deliver protection for Cypriot businesses through a trusted provider.

NCC plans to foster 12,000 base station upgrades in 2026
NIGERIA 07:45

NCC plans to foster 12,000 base station upgrades in 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a plan to enable operators to upgrade 12,000 base stations nationwide in 2026, alongside a new compensation framework for subscribers affected by poor telecom services. Executive vice-chairman of the commission Aminu Maida described the twin measures as a decisive push to tackle persistent network quality problems.

Your.Cloud acquires UK MSP Cloud Geeni
UNITED KINGDOM 07:38

Your.Cloud acquires UK MSP Cloud Geeni

Your.Cloud has announced the acquisition of Cloud Geeni, UK managed services provider delivering managed IT support, cybersecurity services and cloud infrastructure to SMEs. This expands the Your.Cloud presence in the UK and further strengthens its SME capabilities. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. 

Telin, Dito partner on cross-border connectivity services for enterprises in Asia
ASIA 07:36

Telin, Dito partner on cross-border connectivity services for enterprises in Asia

Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) has signed a master services agreement with Dito Telecommunity to enhance cross-border services in Asia. Through this deal, Telin and Dito aim to enhance operational synergy, scale their commercial capabilities, and enable integrated collaboration across their networks.

Dazn introduces single matchday pass in Italy for lapsed users
ITALY 07:35

Dazn introduces single matchday pass in Italy for lapsed users

Dazn is launching a new pass in Italy that gives users without active subscriptions the option to pay only for a single matchday of the Serie A football league for a one-off cost. Starting with matchday 34, certain non-active subscribers or those with Goal (3 matches) or MyClubPass (1 match) plans can decide to access the other 7 or 9 matches of a single Serie A matchday for a one-off payment of EUR 19.99.

Charter revenues down 1% in Q1 as broadband losses continue
UNITED STATES 07:28

Charter revenues down 1% in Q1 as broadband losses continue

Charter Communications reported a further slide in results in the first quarter, as the cable operator continues to lose customers. The decline in revenues slowed to 1.0 percent on an annual basis, to USD 13.6 billion, while adjusted EBITDA fell 2.2 percent to USD 5.6 billion. Free cash flow dropped to USD 1.4 billion from USD 1.6 billion after an increase in capital expenditure to USD 2.9 billion, including USD 812 million for line extensions.

Ooredoo Kuwait Group revenue rises 11% in Q1
MIDDLE EAST 07:25

Ooredoo Kuwait Group revenue rises 11% in Q1

Ooredoo Kuwait Group has reported an 11 percent year-on-year increase in revenue to KWD 197 million in the first quarter ended March from KWD 178 million, driven by strong operational performances in Algeria, Tunisia, Kuwait and Palestine. The customer base expanded by 5 percent to 27.7 million from 26.3 million. EBITDA rose by 15 percent to KWD 80 million from KWD 70 million.

Open Fiber hits 50 Gbps FTTH milestone in Sicily trial
ITALY 07:21

Open Fiber hits 50 Gbps FTTH milestone in Sicily trial

Italian wholesale-only operator Open Fiber has connected its first customer at symmetrical speeds of 50 Gbps using 50G-PON technology over an FTTH network in Sicily, describing the achievement as a new benchmark in ultra-fast broadband deployment in the country. The company said it successfully demonstrated the scalability of its network by simultaneously operating GPON, XGS-PON and 50G-PON services on a single optical fibre without requiring changes to existing passive infrastructure.

Edotco subsidiary Vista Bumiria to power fibre rollout in Terengganu state
MALAYSIA 07:07

Edotco subsidiary Vista Bumiria to power fibre rollout in Terengganu state

The local government of Malaysia's state of Terengganu has selected Vista Bumiria to lead the development of its digital and telecommunications infrastructure. As a subsidiary of Edotco Malaysia, Vista Bumiria will now oversee the construction and expansion of cell towers and fibre optic networks throughout the state. In addition, Muhammad Mua'az ibni Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin has been named Vista Bumiria's chairman.

Mobile Vikings to add more streaming options with Bango DVM
BELGIUM 07:05

Mobile Vikings to add more streaming options with Bango DVM

Belgium's Mobile Vikings, an ISP and mobile provider owned by Proximus, has signed up for Bango's Digital Vending Machine. This will allow the company to offer customers subscriptions to other third-party digital services, from the My Viking portal and app. Bango's platform supports the full integration of the new subscriptions, including activation and service changes, making it easy to add new products. 

NETHERLANDS 06:59

AMS-IX adds PoP at Bytesnet in Rotterdam

The AMS-IX is adding a new point of presence in Rotterdam, at Bytesnet, a data centre owned by Eurofiber. This brings the exchange's interconnection platform closer to networks outside the Amsterdam metropolitan area and supports the growing demand for high-quality connectivity in the southwest of the country. This is AMS-IX's third PoP in Rotterdam, after sites were opened at Smartdc in Rotterdam and Greenhouse Data Centers in Naaldwijk in 2021. 

COLOMBIA 06:56

Colombian govt completes sale of Movistar stake for COP 865 tln

The Colombian government has finalised the sale of its 32.5 percent stake in Coltel (operating under the brand name Movistar Colombia) to Millicom (Tigo Colombia) for a total of COP 856 trillion (around EUR 205.4 million). The public auction of 1.108 billion shares raised COP 772.38 per share and represents the Colombian state's exit from Coltel around two months after Telefonica completed the sale of its 67.5 percent majority stake in the operator to Millicom for around EUR 182 million.

GLOBAL 06:49

Meta to deploy AWS Graviton processors at scale for AI workloads

Meta Platforms has signed an agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deploy tens of millions of Graviton processor cores to support its AI infrastructure. The deployment will begin with tens of millions of AWS Graviton cores, with the potential to expand further. The agreement builds on an existing partnership between the two companies and adds Amazon's custom silicon to Meta's compute portfolio. Meta is described as becoming one of the largest customers of Graviton processors globally. The agreement bu

NETHERLANDS 06:44

Shuter steps down from KPN board after taking KKR job

KPN announced that Rob Shuter has resigned from the Dutch operator's supervisory board, due to his other commitments. The former Vodafone Netherlands CEO sat less than two years on KPN's board. The company did not announce a replacement. 

UNITED STATES 06:35

Google to invest up to USD 40 bln in Anthropic

Google is planning to invest up to USD 40 billion in Anthropic, expanding its existing partnership as the AI developer seeks additional capital to support growth and infrastructure demands, according to the WSJ, citing company sources. Google will initially invest USD 10 billion at a valuation of USD 350 billion, with a further USD 30 billion contingent on the company meeting performance milestones. Anthropic has secured up to USD 65 billion in new funding commitments in recent weeks – comprising Google's c

CHINA 06:34

ZTE profits fall in Q1 on 6% higher sales

ZTE reported higher sales for the first quarter of the year, with revenue up 6.1 percent year-on-year to CNY 34.99 billion. Net profit fell 46.6 percent over the same period to CNY 1.31 billion, hurt by a number of valuation losses and writedowns on financial investments. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:16

LG Uplus's MediaLog revamps used smartphone sales platform

LG Uplus said its subsidiary MediaLog has overhauled its used smartphone trading platform "Sello" to simplify the sales process and improve mobile usability. The update focuses on reducing the number of steps required to submit a device for sale, enabling users to complete an application in around one minute. The platform's user interface has been redesigned with a mobile-first approach, reflecting usage patterns where most transactions are conducted on smartphones. Navigation and on-screen prompts have bee

GLOBAL 06:12

Deezer posts 9% rise in direct subs amid slight drop in Q1 revenue

France-based music streaming platform Deezer said that first-quarter revenue performance met its expectations, and confirmed the full-year financial targets published in late March. In line with the company's priorities, marketing investments in key countries delivered a 9 percent year-on-year rise in direct subscribers, although the overall customer base was down 5 percent year-on-year to 8.9 million. This decline reflected the ongoing impact of transitioning Mercado Libre's Meli+ promotional cohorts to ot

GLOBAL 06:05

LG Electronics demonstrates system for multi-network emergency comms

LG Electronics has introduced a hybrid emergency call system for vehicles designed to transmit accident data across multiple mobile network generations, from 2G to 5G, in order to improve connectivity in varying coverage conditions. The company presented the system at the 37th general meeting of the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) in Gothenburg, Sweden. The solution is intended to support forthcoming regulatory requirements for next-generation eCall (NG eCall) systems, which will be mandated in new vehicle

UNITED STATES 06:02

Megaport's Latitude.sh secures USD 25.1 mln compute contract

Global network-as-a-service provider (NaaS) Megaport has announced that its subsidiary Latitude.sh has secured a 36-month compute and storage contract valued at approximately USD 25.1 million (AUD 35.4 million). The agreement, signed with a US-based technology company operating in the developer tooling sector, is expected to generate around USD 8.4 million in annualised recurring revenue and is scheduled to commence in the first half of the 2027 financial year.

JAPAN 06:00

KDDI partners Alumni Ventures to support Japan-US startup expansion

KDDI has entered into a strategic partnership with Alumni Ventures to support the cross-border expansion of startups between Japan and the United States. Under the agreement, KDDI will invest in the newly established Alumni Ventures Japan+US Bridge Fund, which will focus on sectors including AI, deep technology and life sciences. The partnership is intended to support Japanese startups seeking to expand overseas, as well as US-based startups entering the Japanese market.

JAPAN 05:58

NTT outlines AI-native infrastructure strategy and data centre expansion plans

NTT Corporation, NTT Data Group and NTT Docomo Business have announced plans to deploy an AI-native infrastructure framework, referred to as "AIOWN", aimed at optimising compute, network and operational resources in response to growing AI demand. The operators said the initiative is driven by the expansion of AI workloads from training to inference, alongside increased use in enterprise systems, industrial applications and connected devices. This shift is expected to require infrastructure capable of suppor

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