Vodafone Spain lands anti-abuse bracelet contract - report
SPAIN 09:54

Vodafone Spain lands anti-abuse bracelet contract - report

Vodafone Spain (Zegona) has outscored Orange Spain (MasOrange) in a public tender for the government's contract to provide anti-abuse tracking devices, according to documents seen by Expansion. The temporary joint venture between Vodafone and Securitas Seguridad scored higher than the proposal submitted by Orange and Verisure in 11 of the 12 criteria of the tender, with the former set to be awarded the contract worth up to EUR 110 million, said the report.

Cyan reports FY EBITDA within forecast range
GLOBAL 09:41

Cyan reports FY EBITDA within forecast range

Cybersecurity provider Cyan's annual report for 2025 shows that EBITDA reached EUR 780,000, which was within its forecast range of EUR 750,000 to EUR 850,000. It confirmed the revenue figure of EUR 9.2 million stated in its preliminary results at the end of March, which was a rise of approximately 30 percent and at the top of its projected range. Recurring revenue from subscriptions and service and maintenance contracts accounted for 95 percent of total revenue. The end-customer base expanded by 47 percent

RTL Netherlands ends Luxembourg base, to come under Dutch media law from July
NETHERLANDS 09:37

RTL Netherlands ends Luxembourg base, to come under Dutch media law from July

The RTL channels in the Netherlands will come under Dutch regulatory authority from July, following DPG Media's takeover of RTL Netherlands. Since RTL's launch in the country, the channels have fallen under the authority of the Luxembourg regulator, where RTL Group is based. DPG confirmed the change to Marketing Report. RTL's news and entertainment websites and apps will also have Dutch legal status.

Makedonski Telekom sees customer growth across all segments in Q1
NORTH MACEDONIA 09:28

Makedonski Telekom sees customer growth across all segments in Q1

Makedonski Telekom saw its mobile customer base grow 1.9 percent in the first quarter of 2026 to 1.28 million, with postpaid contracts accounting for 48.7 percent of the total. Fixed voice accesses were 2.3 percent higher at 238,959, while fixed retail broadband customers rose 3.5 percent to 226,454. Additionally, the TV customer base increased by 6.1 percent to 171,428, according to the report from parent company Magyar Telekom.

AOI to supply Mediacom's Docsis 4 broadband upgrade
UNITED STATES 09:26

AOI to supply Mediacom's Docsis 4 broadband upgrade

Applied Optoelectronics (AOI) revealed it is working with Mediacom to deliver Docsis 4.0 upgrades expected to unlock faster cable broadband services across its US footprint. Following this announcement, AOI will serve as Mediacom's primary vendor to replace legacy Docsis system amplifiers, switching them for 1.8 GHz-capable models from its Quantum18 product family, as well as 1.8 GHz line extenders and the QuantumLink remote management and monitoring platform. The order will be serviced by AOI's distributio

Neutral Networks completes USD 100 mln Laredo-Queretaro backbone
MEXICO 09:25

Neutral Networks completes USD 100 mln Laredo-Queretaro backbone

Mexican dark fibre operator Neutral Networks has completed a 1,120 km backbone network linking Laredo, Texas, with Queretaro in northern Mexico, following an investment of around USD 100 million. The project's final phase, a Monterrey-Queretaro segment built over two years, is now operational and forms part of its "Next" network aimed at supporting rising demand for data-intensive technologies such as AI.

Orange leads consortium for new Atlantic cable connecting Europe and Africa
AFRICA 09:25

Orange leads consortium for new Atlantic cable connecting Europe and Africa

Orange Group and its subsidiaries Sonatel and Orange Cote d'Ivoire, along with the companies Canalink, Guilab, International Mauritania Telecom and Silverlinks signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the Via Africa submarine cable project. The initiative aims to boost international connectivity, accommodate rising traffic, and improve network resilience throughout the African continent. This system will connect Europe to South Africa via a strategic Atlantic route, with landing points in the UK, Fran

Terago revenue falls 3.8 percent in Q1 to CAD 6.17 million
CANADA 09:24

Terago revenue falls 3.8 percent in Q1 to CAD 6.17 million

Canadian wireless broadband provider Terago has reported revenue of CAD 6.17 million for Q1 2026, down 3.8 percent from CAD 6.41 million in the year-earlier quarter. This decrease was due to lower bookings during 2025 and delays to large, multi-site installations; offset partially by revenue from new customers during Q1. Adjusted EBITDA was down 9.8 percent year-on-year to CAD 931,000, from CAD 1.03 million in Q1 2025, on lower revenues.

Smart home devices reach 30% of Dutch households
NETHERLANDS 09:20

Smart home devices reach 30% of Dutch households

Around 30 percent of Dutch households have smart home devices, up from 24 percent in 2022. At the same time almost 1.2 million, or 14 percent of households, have plans to buy a smart device within the next year, according to a report from Multiscope. Robot vacuums in particular have proven popular, owned by 12 percent of households, followed by smart washing machines or dryers (9%) and connected dishwashers (6%).

GlobalConnect names new CFO
EUROPE 09:18

GlobalConnect names new CFO

GlobalConnect has announced the appointment of Zornitsa Radkova-Lund as its new group CFO from 01 June, replacing Lasse Pilgaard, who is taking over as group CEO on 01 September when Martin Lippert steps down after thirteen years in the role. She joins GlobalConnect from clothing company Helly Hansen but previously spent nearly eight years at Telia, including four as CFO of Telia Denmark. She was CFO for consumer business at Telenor Norway between 2010 and 2014, too.

GTT EnvisionDX platform adds new real-time global pricing
GLOBAL 09:13

GTT EnvisionDX platform adds new real-time global pricing

GTT Communications has added new features to the GTT EnvisionDX platform, including support for real-time quote and order generation for networking/security services at 11 million business locations worldwide. This means that enterprise customers can now get global pricing quotes for new networks or adding new network sites in minutes, instead of weeks.

Vivo X300 series debuts in Hungary via Magyar Telekom partnership
HUNGARY 09:12

Vivo X300 series debuts in Hungary via Magyar Telekom partnership

Vivo has officially partnered with Magyar Telekom, making its premium X300 Pro and X300 smartphones available through the operator. The Vivo X300 Pro, priced at HUF 493,680, comes with 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, available in black and brown. It includes a complimentary Vivo Zeiss Telephoto Extender Kit lens and a Vivo Imaging Grip Kit that doubles as a power bank.

BRAZIL 09:10

Brisanet sees 16% net revenue growth in Q1

Brisanet, a telecom provider covering Brazil's Northeast, reported 15.9 percent annual growth in net revenue to BRL 453.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, driven by fixed broadband growth and the surging mobile division. EBITDA reached BRL 191.8 million (+10.7%), and the EBITDA margin tightened from 47 percent to 42 percent. Net profit fell 6.5 percent year-on-year to BRL 19.1 million, impacted by higher operational costs, investment charges and expenses for the launch of mobile services in Midwest Br

BRAZIL 09:07

V.tal to deploy 4G and 5G on Sao Paulo's new Metro Line 6

Brazilian wholesale network operator V.tal has partnered with the concessionaire Linha Uni to provide complete mobile connectivity for the future Line 6-Orange of the Sao Paulo subway. The project aims to ensure high-speed voice and data services are available across all 15.3 kilometres of the "College Line". V.tal's system will be shared by multiple mobile operators to offer 4G and 5G services to their respective customers.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:05

Gamma confirms takeover talks with Providence Equity Partners

Gamma Communications confirmed that Providence Equity Partners is one of the parties involved in potential takeover talks with the company. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, Gamma said that talks are at a preliminary stage, with no guarantee that an offer will be made. In line with the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Providence now has 28 days (until 10 June) to confirm whether or not it plans to make a takeover offer for Gamma. 

HUNGARY 09:05

Magyar Telekom lifts outlook on better profitability in Q1

Hungary's Magyar Telekom reported adjusted net profit growth of 7.5 percent for the first quarter of 2026 to HUF 58.7 billion. EBITDA AL increased 4.0 percent to HUF 101.4 billion, with the margin reaching 42.6 percent. Total revenues decreased by 1.5 percent to HUF 238.1 billion, of which mobile revenues accounted for HUF 140.5 billion and fixed line revenues for HUF 78.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026.

BRAZIL 09:03

Desktop's Q1 net profit drops 51%

Brazilian regional telecom operator Desktop reported that its net profit for the first quarter of 2026 fell to BRL 9.6 million, a 50.9 percent year-on-year decrease. When adjusted, net profit stood at BRL 29.1 million, still reflecting a 29 percent decline from the previous year. This downturn was primarily attributed to a growth in service costs, net financial expenses and income tax and social contributions. Conversely, net revenue grew by 9 percent to BRL 321.7 million, bolstered by corporate services (B

TUNISIA 09:01

Tunisia launches Tunpay label to unify mobile payments sector

The Banque Centrale de Tunisie (BCT) launched Tunpay, a unified national payments label and regulatory requirement for all financial institutions in Tunisia, designed to address market fragmentation and accelerate the country's transition toward a cashless economy. Developed in partnership with Societe Monetique Tunisie (SMT), the initiative seeks to standardize the identification of mobile payment services for the general public, making them more visible and easier for users to recognize.

UNITED STATES 08:59

Ericsson steps up RAN Scheduler rollout with live field trials targeting T-Mobile US 5G-A network

Ericsson and T-Mobile US have advanced Ericsson's AI-native RAN Scheduler with built-in link adaptation technology into large-scale commercial trials. These trials aim to prove up the benefits of Ericsson's software when applied to live 5G Advanced network traffic in T-Mobile's US network. Already, the partners say they have achieved an increase in spectral efficiency close to 10 percent and up to 15 percent uplift in downlink throughput in comparison to rule-based RAN scheduling. 

UNITED KINGDOM 08:57

UK Sovereign AI Fund appoints Managing Partner

The UK government's Sovereign AI Fund has announced the appointment of Suzanne Ashman as Managing Partner. She will lead the GBP 500 million fund, identifying potential AI business founders to support. She is an experienced venture investor in the UK, having previously been a General Partner at LocalGlobe and Latitude. She was also a co-author on the UK Tech Competitiveness Study. Her appointment comes as the UK government announced London-based Isomorphic Labs as the latest company to receive investment fr

GLOBAL 08:57

Eutelsat posts 1% organic increase in underlying revenues for March quarter

The Eutelsat group, which combines Eutelsat and OneWeb, said that its operating verticals generated EUR 284 million in revenues in the three months to March (fiscal Q3), representing a year‑on‑year increase of 0.9 percent organically (-0.1% in fiscal Q2). As in the previous three‑month period, growth was entirely driven by the Connectivity arm, while the Video business continued to post lower sales, down 13.3 percent to EUR 128 million. This contraction was partly attributed to the termination of capacity c

GLOBAL 08:56

Veon lifts FY turnover guidance after 'strong momentum' lifts Q1 revenue and EBITDA

Veon is revising its revenue outlook for the 2026 financial year after double-digit increases in turnover and EBITDA in the first quarter. CEO Kaan Terzioglu said the company has begun the year with "strong momentum" as core telecom business remained resilient, with solid ARPU growth and multi-play expansion. Digital revenues now account for over a quarter of group revenue, he pointed out.

NETHERLANDS 08:47

Delta Fiber posts higher FY results, led by wholesale growth

Delta Fiber reported revenues up 5 percent in 2025 to EUR 456 million, while EBITDA rose 9 percent to EUR 259 million. The growth was mainly from wholesale services at the Dutch operator, and this post is expected to grow further this year after Ziggo joins the network in H2. Delta's network covers a total 1.7 million homes and business in the Netherlands, and the operator had 640,000 active customers. The target is to reach 1 million customers by 2030.

GLOBAL 08:47

BT International launches new UC Edge managed service

BT International has launched a new managed service for multi-national organisations called 'UC Edge'. This will provide a single global communications layer across multiple SIP, contact centre and UC platforms to simplify collaboration and voice management across fragmented AI-powered workplace environments. Key features of the new service include vendor-agnostic interoperability and intelligent voice routing.

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