Vodacom Business Mozambique launches business continuity service
MOZAMBIQUE 21:40

Vodacom Business Mozambique launches business continuity service

Vodacom Business Mozambique has introduced a new business continuity service aimed at providing uninterrupted internet connectivity. It is designed to protect critical operations from disruptions caused by failures in traditional network infrastructure, according to Diario Economico.

Portuguese fixed broadband connections rise 2% in Q1
PORTUGAL 21:35

Portuguese fixed broadband connections rise 2% in Q1

In the first quarter of 2026, fixed broadband in Portugal reached 4.8 million lines, a 2.4 percent increase year-on-year, according to Anacom data. Connections for internet service at 1 Gbps or faster surged by 63.5 percent and now make up over 40 percent of all fixed broadband lines.

DSTelecom expands fibre-optic network to Chaves
PORTUGAL 21:32

DSTelecom expands fibre-optic network to Chaves

Portuguese neutral network operator DSTelecom is bringing its multi-operator fibre optic network to Chaves, Portugal, with an initial roll-out covering 800 homes by the end of June. By the end of 2026, the network is expected to reach 3,200 homes in five parishes in the Tras-os-Montes region. These areas previously lacked access to advanced broadband internet.

Padtec creates Marine Networks unit, acquires LEV Brasil
BRAZIL 21:30

Padtec creates Marine Networks unit, acquires LEV Brasil

Brazilian fibre-optic equipment manufacturer Padtec is expanding its presence in the subsea infrastructure market by creating a new unit, Padtec Marine Networks (PMN). It will focus on developing and implementing subsea and coastal infrastructure projects. This marks Padtec's return to a market where it previously had a strong presence. Additionally, Padtec is acquiring 85 percent of LEV Brasil, which specialises in planning, environmental licensing, geotechnical studies, engineering, construction supervisi

Magyar Telekom launches digital services competition for businesses
HUNGARY 21:27

Magyar Telekom launches digital services competition for businesses

Magyar Telekom has launched a 'Digitisation Tender' to help Hungarian small businesses that want to go digital. Three winners of its competition will get a year of free, customised digital services such as websites, email, Microsoft 365 (with Copilot), collaboration tools and cybersecurity. Magyar Telekom also offers a free AI-powered 'Digitisation Assistant' on its Hello Biznisz platform to guide businesses.

Portuguese anti-trust authority fines telecom operators EUR 13.3 million
PORTUGAL 21:21

Portuguese anti-trust authority fines telecom operators EUR 13.3 million

The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has announced sanctions totalling EUR 13.3 million against three telecommunications operators and a consulting firm. The companies were found to have engaged in an anti-competitive agreement concerning pay-TV services and advertising in TV recordings.

Netflix leads Central and Eastern European streaming, smart TV expansion transforms VOD - WPP Media
EASTERN EUROPE 21:18

Netflix leads Central and Eastern European streaming, smart TV expansion transforms VOD - WPP Media

The rise of 'smart' television, Netflix's dominant position and the significant role of torrents in certain markets have been highlighted in the VideoTrack study by WPP Media of the video market in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. A strong "frenemy" relationship between streamers and pay-TV operators is particularly evident in Romania, where nearly four out of ten SVOD customers purchase subscriptions through television operators. The most loyal streaming customers are Poles and Hungarians. Amon

Vodacom Foundation launches ZAR 4 mln special needs school model in Mpumalanga
SOUTH AFRICA 21:09

Vodacom Foundation launches ZAR 4 mln special needs school model in Mpumalanga

The Vodacom Foundation, in partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Education, has launched the School of Excellence (SoE) model, at Silindokuhle Special Needs School in e-Mangweni. The model advances digital inclusion for pupils with physical disabilities. It currently supports approximately 40,000 pupils at 39 schools nationwide, each located alongside an Early Childhood Development Centre, a Teacher Centre and a Vodacom ICT Academy.

Bouygues, Free, Orange sign MoU for planned acquisition of SFR
FRANCE 21:05

Bouygues, Free, Orange sign MoU for planned acquisition of SFR

The consortium comprising Bouygues Telecom, Iliad's Free and Orange have announced the signature of an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Altice France for the planned acquisition of SFR. This follows the start of exclusive negotiations in mid‑April on a deal that values the targeted activities at EUR 20.35 billion. A consultation period will now open with the relevant employee representative bodies, in the spirit of "constructive dialogue".

Veeam launches PrivacyOpsAI framework
GLOBAL 21:00

Veeam launches PrivacyOpsAI framework

Veeam, provider of a data privacy and compliance software framework, is updating its platform to incorporate agentic AI as part of a new "PrivacyOpsAI" workflow. These additions to Veeam's DataAI Command Platform aim to streamline governance of user consent and compliance processes. Veeam's new Consent Agent is able to identify compliance concerns and automatically actions remediations at sufficient speed to keep pace with enterprise workloads administered by external AI agents. Consent Agent is equipped to

Anritsu introduces PCIe 7.0 test case in R-MP1900A signal analyser
GLOBAL 20:58

Anritsu introduces PCIe 7.0 test case in R-MP1900A signal analyser

Anritsu has launched a receiver test case for the PCI Express Gen 7.0 specification. The test device plugs into Anritsu's R-series MP1900A Signal Quality Analyser, an eight-slot, modular Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) built for physical layer evaluations of high-speed network interfaces. The device is used to generate test signals with added noise and jitter to probe high-speed PCIe 7.0 interfaces, delivering at PAM4 transmission rates up to 128 gigatransfers per second (GT/s).

Video behaviour of Dutch consumers 2026-Q1
NETHERLANDS 6 JUN

Video behaviour of Dutch consumers 2026-Q1

This report looks at consumer video services and how they are used. The report shows market penetration of all major video services, including breakdowns by age, type of household, TV provider and income. The following types of video services are covered:

GLOBAL 5 JUN

Infoblox rolls out agentic operations layer

Infoblox said it is introducing an agentic operations layer to dovetail with its existing IT security and network modernisation offering. The Infoblox IQ platform conducts ongoing data analysis in enterprise networks, evaluating DNS queries, IP assignments and device activity to surface, triage and remediate relevant issues. The platform incorporates natural language commands in an AI assistant workflow along with distinct modules for different AI actions and a Model Context Protocol enabling access in thir

KOSOVO 5 JUN

Kosovo telecoms sector benefits from mobile telephony boost in Q1

Kosovo's telecommunications sector experienced a 7.7 percent year-on-year revenue increase in the first quarter of 2026 to EUR 44.2 million, although this was a 7.4 percent sequential decline from the previous quarter. The Regulatory Authority of Electronic and Postal Communications (Arkep) reported that mobile telephony was the primary driver, generating EUR 31.5 million (up 9.8% year-on-year), while internet services contributed EUR 12.0 million (up 3.9%).

ANGOLA 5 JUN

Unitel expands 3G, 4G and 5G network coverage across Angola in May

During May, mobile operator Unitel expanded its voice and data services in Angola by extending the reach of its 3G, 4G, and 5G networks to various regions. The municipality of Soyo in Zaire province now boasts enhanced 5G coverage. Leua in Moxico and Chipeta in Bie municipalities have gained 4G coverage. Lufico in Zaire received 3G coverage, while Cangumbe in Moxico now benefits from both 3G and 4G networks.

HUNGARY 5 JUN

One Hungary becomes official sponsor of Hungarian men's national football squad

One Hungary will become the official main telecommunications sponsor of the Hungarian men's national football team for two years. This partnership aims to enhance the connection between fans and the national team and promote community-building initiatives within the sport. Under the agreement, One Hungary's official logo will be featured on the national team's sportswear, and the company's advertisements will be prominently displayed across all related communication and marketing platforms. Fans will get t

UKRAINE 5 JUN

Kyivstar arm Uklon electric scooter operator E-wings

Veon has announced that Uklon, the Ukrainian ride-hailing platform belonging to Kyivstar's ecosystem, is evolving into a multimodal mobility platform by adding electric scooter operator E-wings. Uklon has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares of E-wings for UAH 97.6 million (approximately USD 2.2 million).

ITALY 5 JUN

Italian retail sales unchanged in April, online up over 8%

Italy's retail sales were unchanged in value in April but dipped 0.3 percent in volume compared to March, according to the latest preliminary data from national statistics office Istat. Nearly all product groups increased, led by pharmaceutical products (+5.2% annually), although sporting equipment, games and toys dipped 0.8 percent.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 5 JUN

MTS Exolve launches AI-based communication analytics for businesses

Russian company MTS Exolve, a subsidiary of the operator MTS, has launched its new service for businesses, offering AI-based analytics of their communication. It will assist companies in analysing interactions with customers, improving customer service and developing products based on data from dialogue with customers. The service uses analytics tools that combine telecommunications data with a business context.

SERBIA 5 JUN

Yettel Serbia and Yettel Bank offer free daily banking

Yettel Serbia and Yettel Bank are offering free daily banking services to 1.5 million Yettel postpaid customers. According to the operator, this initiative is projected to save Serbian citizens over EUR 250 million annually, money that previously went towards various banking fees.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 5 JUN

Rostelecom and retail group Lenta cooperate on digital transformation

Russian national operator Rostelecom has agreed a strategic cooperation with the retail company Lenta Group in digital transformation and development of its telecoms infrastructure. They will carry out joint projects to improve the efficiency, reliability and security of Lenta's IT and communication equipment.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 5 JUN

M:tel BH launches eSIM Travel for global connectivity

M:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced its new 'eSIM Travel' service, with packages tailored to individual countries or entire regions, such as 'eSIM Travel Asia' and 'eSIM Travel Balkan'. Travellers can choose from three data packages (1, 2 or 3 GB) with validity periods of seven, fifteen or 30 days, allowing precise internet planning and full cost control. A key benefit of eSIM Travel is its universal availability: it can be used by anyone, regardless of their domestic telecom operator or whether they

SLOVENIA 5 JUN

Telekom Slovenije upgrades emergency services with next-generation calls

Telekom Slovenije said it is modernising its emergency services by rolling out next-generation emergency calls (NG112) and advanced car emergency calls (NG eCall). These new IP-based systems, compliant with ETSI and 3GPP standards, will leverage 4G and 5G networks to deliver quicker, more detailed information and improved reliability, ultimately speeding up emergency response times.

EUROPE 5 JUN

Airspan joins bid to build pan-European critical communications backbone

Airspan Networks has backed a consortium that aims to introduce a pan-European critical communications backbone powered by hybrid air-to-ground (ATG), satellite and terrestrial infrastructure, serving defence, public safety and emergency response operations. Following this announcement, Airspan will be a participant in the ARES programme that seeks to satisfy Europe's need for a sovereign architecture capable of airborne, maritime and landside service availability, combining ATG and satellite with robust, o

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