ZTE, CIMB to support 5G, rollout digital infrastructure development in ASEAN
ASIA 07:17

ZTE, CIMB to support 5G, rollout digital infrastructure development in ASEAN

ZTE and CIMB Bank have agreed to cooperate on the development of digital infrastructure across Southeast Asia. The agreement focuses on supporting the rollout of 5G networks, by combining ZTE's telecoms services with CIMB's financing and banking capabilities.

TIM board picks Goldman Sachs, Evercore as advisors for Poste Italiane takeover bid
ITALY 07:10

TIM board picks Goldman Sachs, Evercore as advisors for Poste Italiane takeover bid

Telecom Italia (TIM) said its board of directors have appointed Goldman Sachs and Evercore as advisers to examine the voluntary public tender and exchange offer launched by state-backed Poste Italiane to take the group private. In a short statement, TIM added that Bonelli Erede and Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici will act as legal advisers on the EUR 10.8 billion bid launched last month.

Digital Realty to invest over SGD 4 bln in Singapore expansion
SINGAPORE 06:56

Digital Realty to invest over SGD 4 bln in Singapore expansion

Digital Realty announced it is targeting nearly SGD 7 billion of total investment in Singapore, making the country a key hub for AI infrastructure in Asia. Building on existing investments there in three data centres, the company said it has more than SGD 4.3 billion planned for new data centre developments.

Italy's FiberCop targets net zero by 2040
ITALY 06:52

Italy's FiberCop targets net zero by 2040

Italian wholesale operator FiberCop has announced plans to cut CO2 emissions by 70 percent by 2030 and reach net zero by 2040. The Transition and Decarbonisation Plan was validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in July 2025 and is set out in the company's first Sustainability Report. Against its 2023 baseline, FiberCop said it has already reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 36 percent and Scope 3 Category 13 emissions by 65 percent, both ahead of schedule.

Jio, Bank of Baroda launch m-banking app for feature phones in India
INDIA 05:39

Jio, Bank of Baroda launch m-banking app for feature phones in India

Bank of Baroda has partnered with Indian operator Reliance Jio to launch the 'bob World Lite' mobile banking app for feature phone users, on the JioPhone Prima 4G device. The app will be available to both existing Bank of Baroda customers as well as customers of any other bank through a self-onboarding process.

Turkcell hits 15 million 5G subscribers milestone
TURKEY 05:32

Turkcell hits 15 million 5G subscribers milestone

Turkcell has announced it has reached 15 million 5G subscribers during the early phase of its rollout. The operator's 5G promotion campaign, launched to mark the rollout of 5G services on the local market, has attracted 10 million users in the first week since launch, the operator added. As part of the campaign, Turkcell offered 1.4 billion GB of data bonuses to users.

HKT sells stake in passive network subsidiary for nearly USD 210 million in cash
HONG KONG 04:56

HKT sells stake in passive network subsidiary for nearly USD 210 million in cash

HKT and its parent PCCW have agreed to divest an additional minority stake in a passive network infrastructure subsidiary to a third-party investor in a transaction valued at USD 209.5 million in cash. HKT plans to use the cash proceeds for general corporate purposes and debt repayment.

Mediakom members gain access to CryptoGuard CAS
POLAND 13 APR

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 13 APR

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 13 APR

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 13 APR

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 13 APR

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. 

KAZAKHSTAN 13 APR

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 13 APR

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.

SOUTH AFRICA 13 APR

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 13 APR

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.

BELARUS 13 APR

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. 

LATVIA 13 APR

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. 

SPAIN 13 APR

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 APR

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 APR

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 APR

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 APR

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 APR

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

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