AmpliTech supplies 64T64R cat B radio for Northeast University AI-RAN prototype
UNITED STATES 10:59

AmpliTech supplies 64T64R cat B radio for Northeast University AI-RAN prototype

AmpliTech has announced a further trial with Northeastern University, utilising the category B 64T64R massive MIMO radio prototype that was implemented in February. A follow-up study described as a world first saw AmpliTech's open radio (O-RU) deployed as the central hardware platform for an AI-RAN prototype system capable of massive MIMO transmissions. The device was configured to run AI Aerial, Nvidia's suite for AI-enhanced radio access networks, for layer 1 and 2 processing alongside OpenAirInterface's

Czechia mobile data traffic up 25% in 2025
CZECH REPUBLIC 10:57

Czechia mobile data traffic up 25% in 2025

The volume of mobile data transferred over networks in Czechia in 2025 reached approximately 2,160 PB, which represents a year-on-year increase of almost 25 percent, according to figures from the telecommunications regulator CTU. The average monthly data consumption per data SIM card increased to 15.1 GB from 12.5 GB in 2024. The total number of active SIM cards was close to 16 million at the end of 2025.

Calix completes agentic AI upgrade
UNITED STATES 10:56

Calix completes agentic AI upgrade

Calix has completed the rollout of its agentic AI suite across eligible customer footprints powered by its Calix One broadband orchestration platform. More than 1,200 clients in all have been transitioned to the agentic AI-enabled edition of its software, delivered through the Calix Agent Workforce Cloud. It follows the initial release of the upgraded platform on 12 May. Agent Workforce is empowered by Google Cloud server capacity and computational models.

Gaj leaves Exatel board
POLAND 10:56

Gaj leaves Exatel board

The supervisory board of Polish operator Exatel has dismissed Magdalena Gaj from the position of management board chair, reports Puls Biznesu. Gal is the former president of the national telecommunications regulator UKE and was appointed Exatel chair in April 2025. 

Orange Poland tests 6 GHz band on mobile network
POLAND 10:55

Orange Poland tests 6 GHz band on mobile network

Orange Poland has tested mobile data services on the 6 GHz band around Warsaw. The tests were carried out in cooperation with Nokia using its radio modules and prototpype devices. Orange Poland used a 200-MHz block of spectrum and achieved a maximum speed of 3.17 Gbps, roughly twice what it can deliver with current 5G services on the C band.

O! launches 5G roaming
KYRGYZSTAN 10:50

O! launches 5G roaming

Kyrgyzstan mobile operator Nur Telecom, trading under the O! brand, has launched access to 5G roaming services. The option is available to customers travelling in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and certain other countries.

Netnod co-founder joins RIPE NCC executive board
GLOBAL 10:49

Netnod co-founder joins RIPE NCC executive board

Nordic critical digital infrastructure provider Netnod said co-founder and senior systems specialist Lars-Johan Liman has been elected to the executive board of the RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) by members at a general meeting in Scotland, UK. Liman joins the leadership responsible for providing strategic direction and financial oversight for the regional internet registry. The RIPE NCC serves more than 20,000 members and manages web resources such as IP addresses and autonomous system numbers

Emitel launches data centre services after buying Warsaw site
POLAND 10:49

Emitel launches data centre services after buying Warsaw site

Cordiant Digital Infrastructure announced that Emitel, its portfolio company in Poland, has acquired a data centre just outside Warsaw, with 2 MW of total IT load capacity and scope for future expansion, allowing it to launch data centre services. This is a milestone for Emitel, marking its entry into the data centre market. The new facility has been developed to Tier 3+ reliability standards, as defined by the Uptime Institute and currently offers co-location, cloud computing and data processing services t

US fibre-lit buildings to exceed 2 million in 2026
UNITED STATES 10:48

US fibre-lit buildings to exceed 2 million in 2026

New research from Vertical Systems Group predicts the US base of fibre-lit buildings, including both commercial buildings and data centres, will surpass 2 million sites this year. The research suggests that by end-2025, roughly 36 percent of eligible facilities were fibre-lit. Lit fibres are active links used to carry data by service providers as a managed service, as opposed to dark fibre capacity that is only switched on when leased by the end client.

TV 2 Denmark offers Apple TV and Disney+ with some TV 2 Play packages
DENMARK 10:45

TV 2 Denmark offers Apple TV and Disney+ with some TV 2 Play packages

Danish broadcaster TV 2 has announced an agreement with Apple TV and Disney+ to give TV 2 Play subscribers access to their streaming services at an attractive price. Customers who have signed up through TV 2 Denmark to the TV2 Play 'Favorit' or 'Favorit + Sport' package are eligible to watch AppleTV and Disney Plus for DKK 119 per month.

MTS Group revenues up 15% in Q1
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:44

MTS Group revenues up 15% in Q1

Revenues at Russia's MTS Group totaled RUB 201.3 billion in the first quarter of this year, up by 14.7 percent year-on-year, and the company's OIBDA grew by 18.0 percent to RUB 74.7 billion. MTS said OIBDA growth was supported by both B2C and B2B telecommunications services. The net profit grew by 46.4 percent to RUB 7.2 billion.

ESA, Spain boost cooperation on Iris2 satellite network
SPAIN 10:22

ESA, Spain boost cooperation on Iris2 satellite network

Spain's space agency AEE and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a letter of intent to deepen cooperation on satellite connectivity, with a focus on the European Union's Iris2 programme. The agreement highlights Spain's role as a leading contributor to low earth orbit (LEO) activities within ESA efforts supporting the secure communications initiative.

SWEDEN 10:08

Swedish watchdog plans new hearing on price calculation model for access to fixed networks

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said it plans to hold another consultation at the end of August or early September concerning a new model for calculating cost-oriented prices for access to fixed networks, and to provide a basis for assessing whether or not prices are fair and reasonable. It held a hearing on this issue in 2025. The model package will contain input data, cost calculations and output data based on a fictitious operator. PTS will publish an updated model reference document (MRD) setting out the

CHILE 10:03

Chile's ClaroVTR to air 2026 World Cup in 4K HDR

Chilean operator ClaroVTR (America Movil) has confirmed that customers of its Claro and VTR brands will be able to view the 2026 FIFA World Cup in 4K HDR, the highest resolution currently available. The 2026 FIFA World Cup host feed will distribute all matches in native 2160p HLG (4K HDR) at 59.94 fps, meaning a 50 Hz region such as Chile simply convert the refresh rate from 60 Hz to 50 Hz.

PERU 09:44

Peru 4G speeds up to average 12.8 Mbps in April

Claro once more headed the 4G mobile internet speed ranking in Peru in April, averaging a download speed of 13.22 Mbps, according to monthly data published by the regulator Osiptel. Across all operators, the average 4G speed was 12.82 Mbps, with Entel coming in second (12.74 Mbps), ahead of Bitel (12.71 Mbps) and Movistar (12.32 Mbps).

UNITED STATES 09:43

US Congress seeks details of AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon scam prevention action

David Schweikert, chair of the US Congress Joint Economic Committee, has written to the big three mobile operators, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, to ask for additional information to be shared regarding their scam prevention policies. Schweikert, a Republican legislator from Arizona, joined ranking committee member and Democratic New Hampshire representative Maggie Hassan to urge the US carriers to comply with their request, which follows testimony from officials and experts at a bipartisan committee hearing

FRANCE 09:39

Orange France brings back Hello 5G promo to target festival‑goers

Orange France announced an ad hoc boost to its network capacity to avoid congestion at two dozen music festivals taking place later this year. Coinciding with the deployment of these technical measures, the company is also bringing back the 'Hello 5G' time‑limited promotion, first introduced in September 2025. Under this marketing initiative, a dedicated app enables owners of eSIM‑compatible smartphones to test the Orange mobile network free of charge, without changing operator or mobile plan. The offer wil

KUWAIT 09:37

Beyon formalises KWD 825 mln public-private partnership to develop Kuwaiti fixed telecom network

Beyon has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement with the Kuwaiti ministry of communications and the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) as the winner of the national fixed telecoms network development project. Investments are expected to exceed KWD 825 million over the 50-year partnership term, financed by the project company to avoid a financial burden on the state. The scheme aims to develop, finance and maintain the fixed network through a modern operating model based on the es

UNITED KINGDOM 09:31

Bharti looking to increase stake in BT - report

Indian group Bharti Enterprises is looking to potentially boost its stake in BT to just under 30 percent, reports Reuters citing three unnamed sources familiar with the matter. This would increase its BT holding to just below the limit where it would be required to make a full takeover offer.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:22

O2 Satellite supports 24-hour, 92km challenge across Snowdon

Virgin Media O2's new O2 Satellite service is supporting a new endurance challenge by TV personality Spencer Mathews. He is attempting a 24-hour, 92km trek across Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in Wales, using the satellite connectivity service to stay connected in remote sections of the mountain. The O2 Satellite service is now live on Snowdon for the first time. It will allow him to stay in contact with the support team, navigate in real-time, and access weather updates and live location sharing.

NICARAGUA 09:18

Nicaragua fixed internet lines surge 24% to over 496,000

The number of fixed internet connections in Nicaragua reached a record 496,765 at the end of 2025, up 24.3 percent year on year, according to the latest data from telecom sector regulator Telcor. The rise was attributed in part to a 15 percent annual growth in installed fibre cables to 52,510 kilometres.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:11

Community Fibre to launch Unlimited UK eSIM in June

Community Fibre, London-based fibre broadband provider, plans to launch a new Unlimited UK Mobile eSIM in June. This will provide unlimited UK 5G data, calls and texts for GBP 15 per month for Community Fibre broadband customers, or GBP 17 per month for non-broadband customers. The new mobile offering has been developed in partnership with app developer Zappter and Gamma Communications. Existing Community Fibre broadband customers will be able to order additional Unlimited Mobile eSIMs for family members. T

IRAQ 09:10

Iraqi communication commission pledges faster 5G roll-out

The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the nation's digital infrastructure, accelerating 5G network expansion and drawing global investments into the telecommunications sector, Iraq-Business News reported. Speaking at a forum, CMC executive director Baligh Abu Kalal outlined Iraq's vision for a new phase of digital governance. The formal commitments include speeding up the nationwide roll-out of 5G networks to establish a modern digital infrastructure.

CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 08:59

DRC telecom operators seek government support to avert network failures

Telecom operators in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are urging the government for critical infrastructure support to help them fix persistent network failures, Ecofin reported. They have highlighted four specific problems affecting network quality, including unstable electricity supply, repeated cuts and damage to fibre-optic networks, and insecurity along certain transport routes that make technical sites difficult to access. They emphasise that a severe shortage of radio spectrum and deep infrastr

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