Nordic TV piracy access rate reaches 1 home in 10 in spring 2026
SCANDINAVIA 10:56

Nordic TV piracy access rate reaches 1 home in 10 in spring 2026

Nearly one Nordic home in ten had access to illegal IPTV in spring 2026, according to consultancy Mediavision. These 1.2 million or so households in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden spent an average of about EUR 20 each per month, or more then EUR 760,000 daily altogether, over EUR 23 million monthly and almost EUR 280 million annually.

Nokia deploys Gibabit Connect with InCoax MoCA Access for apartments on Sjoberg's network in Minnesota
UNITED STATES 10:44

Nokia deploys Gibabit Connect with InCoax MoCA Access for apartments on Sjoberg's network in Minnesota

InCoax Networks has announced the start of a multi-building deployment for Sjoberg's, a family-owned cable operator based in Thief River Falls, MN. The roll-out will cover approximately 30 to 40 buildings across the Sjoberg network. It will use InCoax technology as part of Nokia Gigabit Connect with MoCA Access to deliver fibre-based multi-gigabit broadband over existing coaxial infrastructure in apartment buildings. InCoax CEO Jakob Tobieson said these are the first live installations resulting from his co

Vodafone Greece upgrades University Plan for students
GREECE 10:42

Vodafone Greece upgrades University Plan for students

Vodafone Greece has upgraded its University Plan for students. Starting 8 September, the Vodafone University plan will include more benefits for the same monthly fee, the operator said. Under the updated plan, subscribers will receive 100GB of mobile data, unlimited calls within Greece and the EU, and 300 SMS per month. The monthly fee will remain unchanged at EUR 23.58.

Toptana starts work on new cable landing station in Washington State
UNITED STATES 10:32

Toptana starts work on new cable landing station in Washington State

Toptana Technologies, Indigenous US telecoms infrastructure company owned by the Quinault Indian Nation, will break ground on a new cable landing station on Washington's Pacific Coast on 02 September. It plans to build a new facility to support up to four subsea cable systems, boosting international connectivity between the Pacific Northwest and Asia-Pacific markets. 

Plus launches online platform for smartphone trade-ins
POLAND 10:29

Plus launches online platform for smartphone trade-ins

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has launched a new online version of the Plus Trade-In programme. Customers wanting to sell their smartphone can now complete the entire valuation process for their used device online, without needing to visit a service centre. The value of the device can be used either to purchase a new model from Plus, or as credit for their telecom service charges, without the obligation to upgrade to a new smartphone.

Waystream brings out 7700 series of 2.5G switches made in Sweden
EUROPE 10:25

Waystream brings out 7700 series of 2.5G switches made in Sweden

Waystream has announced the launch of its 7700 series of 2.5G switches, which are manufactured in Sweden. They enable operators and metro networks to offer multi-gigabit broadband speeds in apartment buildings without replacing existing network cabling. By using infrastructure already in place, customers can upgrade their networks more quickly, at a lower cost and with significantly less environmental impact than with a traditional cable renovation.

Farcast completes demo of Telesat Lightspeed antenna technology
GLOBAL 10:23

Farcast completes demo of Telesat Lightspeed antenna technology

Telesat and Farcast, San Francisco-based satellite user terminal developer, have successfully completed a joint technology demonstration programme. They have demonstrated the main capabilities of Farcast's electronically steered antenna (ESA) technology, ending in an over-the-air demo using Telesat's LEO 3 test satellite. The demonstration saw Farcast establish and maintain end-to-end satellite connectivity through its shared-aperture user terminal. 

Dutch consumers waiting longer to buy new smartphone
NETHERLANDS 10:20

Dutch consumers waiting longer to buy new smartphone

More people are delaying the purchase of a new smartphone or opting for a second-hand device, amid rising prices driven by the cost of memory chips. According to data from the Telecompaper Consumer Insights panel, 30 percent of Dutch consumers expect to buy a new phone within 12 months, down from 34 percent four years ago. Sixty percent said they expect to wait longer than a year to buy a new phone. 

Tiscali launches youth-oriented plan with 350GB for under EUR 10/mth
ITALY 10:14

Tiscali launches youth-oriented plan with 350GB for under EUR 10/mth

Italian operator Tiscali, a brand currently licenced to energy group Canarbino, has again signed up to the government's National Youth Card initiative, offering users aged between 18 and 35 access to a special plan with 350GB of 5G data for under EUR 10 a month.

Irish space tech start-up Setanta looks to raise EUR 3 million
IRELAND 10:14

Irish space tech start-up Setanta looks to raise EUR 3 million

Setanta Space Systems, Irish space technology start-up, has launched  EUR 3 million fundraising drive to further development of its onboard AI software and modular satellite computing technology. The company has developed the Danu hardware platform, a modular onboard satellite computer system; and is also working to develop integrated AI models for spacecraft health monitoring, autonomous navigation and Earth Observation analytics

Simyo announces 3.3% annual price increase
NETHERLANDS 10:13

Simyo announces 3.3% annual price increase

Dutch mobile services provider Simyo announced an increase in its subscription rates of 3.3 percent from October, the same as its parent company KPN. The annual increase is based on the national inflation rate for 2025. The increase applies only to customers who started a contract before 01 July. 

YFE enters Polish market with local version of Fix&Foxi
POLAND 10:10

YFE enters Polish market with local version of Fix&Foxi

Your Family Entertainment (YFE) has launched its kids' channels RiC.today and Fix&Foxi in Poland, marking the company's entry into the Polish market. The launch introduces YFE's international English-language educational channel RiC.today and a fully localised Polish-language version of Fix&Foxi Channel. With the launch, Poland joins more than 70 countries worldwide where YFE's family channels are already available.

BAHRAIN 10:08

STC Bahrain to sell UiPath tools for enterprise automation

STC Bahrain has signed a strategic reseller agreement with enterprise automation firm UiPath, announced during LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. Under the partnership, STC Bahrain will deliver Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and workflow automation technologies, acting as an end-to-end service provider covering process discovery, system integration, and advanced automation support. The initiative expands STC Bahrain's managed services portfolio beyond core connectivity and infrastructure hosting, targeting enterprise a

NORTH MACEDONIA 10:07

Makedonski Telekom launches campaign against online hate

North Macedonia's Makedonski Telekom has introduced a nationwide initiative aimed at curbing youth violence and online hate speech through public awareness, institutional partnerships, educational projects, and technological tools. Aligning with the start of the academic year, the "Break the Circle of Violence. Don't Be the Audience" campaign, run in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science, urges onlookers, parents, and educators to intervene rather than record, share, or encourage peer viole

NORWAY 10:06

Clavister signs MoU to expand tactical comms partnership with Akkodis

Cybersecurity company Clavister has announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Akkodis Group Nordics to deepen their cooperation in tactical communications and jointly pursue opportunities in Nordic and European defence markets. Akkodis is a digital engineering company based in Switzerland and belonging to the Adecco Group. The MoU aims to combine Clavister's Tactical Core Network System (TCNS) software with Akkodis' ruggedised Tactical Comms Node (ATCN) hardware platform.

GERMANY 10:05

Mtel Germany offers promotional mobile and TV bundle

MVNO Mtel Germany is combining its Worry-Free mobile tariffs with its Mtel TV packages in a seasonal promotional offer. Customers signing a new contract for a Worry-Free mobile plan can add Mtel TV or Mtel TV Max and receive the first six months of TV service free of charge. The Worry-Free tariffs include mobile data coverage valid across 80 countries, while Mtel TV and Mtel TV Max provide access to up to 450 channels alongside a 7-day catch-up feature. Current Mtel mobile postpaid customers may also access

BRAZIL 10:02

Broadpeak expands CDN in Brazil with 7 new PoPs

Broadpeak has expanded its Content Delivery Network as a Service (CDNaaS) across Brazil by deploying seven new HyperPoPs. Deployed through local distributor YouCast across strategically chosen internet service provider (ISP) networks, the rollout increases the capacity and performance of Broadpeak's Adaptive Streaming CDN (ASCDN) throughout Latin America. The infrastructure upgrade allows local broadcasters and media providers to handle massive audience surges during high-profile events while maintaining a

CZECH REPUBLIC 10:00

Czech telecom regulator sets up AI supervision unit

The Czech telecommunications regulator CTU has opened a separate department for supervision of artificial intelligence from 01 September. The new department will focus on building the professional and procedural background for the future exercise of CTU's supervisory powers under the EU AI Act. The department will be led by Anna Hroudova, who joins CTU from the Confederation of Industry and Transport of the Czech Republic, where she also worked on AI issues. She will be joined by three other experts with ex

HUNGARY 09:58

One Hungary discounts home broadband in back-to-school campaign

Data from One Hungary reveals a shift in family digital habits each September, marked by a surge in home internet and TV consumption as households return to routines centered on study, work, and indoor entertainment. To address this elevated seasonal demand, One Hungary introduced a promotional back-to-school offer, providing up to 50 percent discount for the first six months on Gigabit Net packages tied to a one-year contract.

SAUDI ARABIA 09:56

Salam to offer UnifyApps to support AI adoption in Saudi Arabia

Saudi operator Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global automation firm UnifyApps to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across Saudi Arabia's public and enterprise sectors. Announced during LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, the partnership integrates Salam's domestic telecom infrastructure with UnifyApps' agentic automation platform. The joint initiative aims to assist government agencies and commercial enterprises in transitioning to AI-native operational

UNITED KINGDOM 09:53

AFPN opens own full-fibre network to wholesale partners

AllPoints Fibre Networks (APFN), UK full-fibre network wholesaler, has opened its own network to partners through its Aquila wholesale platform. This gives providers access to around 370,000 consumer FTTP premises with symmetrical connectivity. The launch on AFPN's own network complements national coverage already available through Aquila through Openreach, BT Wholesale, CityFibre and Sky Business Wholesale.

SAUDI ARABIA 09:51

Humain picks AMD to support AI infrastructure expansion

Global semiconductor company AMD and Humain, Saudi Arabia's new AI enterprise, announced an investment of up to USD 10 billion to establish a next-generation AI infrastructure ecosystem spanning Saudi Arabia and the United States. Over the next five years, the partnership will deploy 500 MW of AMD-based AI computing capacity.

PORTUGAL 09:48

Portuguese telecom complaints increase 10% in Q2

Portugal's regulatory body, Anacom, reported 17,500 telecommunications complaints in the second quarter of 2026, marking a 10 percent year-over-year increase. Meo accounted for 37 percent of the total complaints and saw the steepest increase at 54 percent. However, it maintained the lowest relative complaint rate among primary operators at 1.6 per 1,000 customers.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:47

Netomnia completes full-fibre network build in Didsbury

UK fibre altnet Netomnia has reached the milestone of more than 40,000 premises serviceable in the Manchester suburb of Didsbury, with the network build now complete. The full-fibre network investment in Didsbury is part of the group's wider roll-out across Greater Manchester, which has connected communities such as Oldham, Sale and Cheetham Hill. 

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