Bosnia and Herzegovina reaches digital TV milestone
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 12:02

Bosnia and Herzegovina reaches digital TV milestone

Bosnia and Herzegovina has officially completed its long-awaited TV signal digitisation project, modernising its communication infrastructure and public broadcasting. Now that the digital signal is broadcasting from the BHRT building, the country sheds its status as the sole European nation without digital TV. Minister of Communications and Transport Edin Forto hailed this achievement as one of the most crucial infrastructural transformations in the communications sector in recent years.

Barcelona Supercomputing Center unveils latest EUR 10 mln quantum computer
SPAIN 12:01

Barcelona Supercomputing Center unveils latest EUR 10 mln quantum computer

Barcelona's Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) has inaugurated a new quantum computer, EuroQCS-Spain, backed by a EUR 9.8 million investment from the European Union and Spain's Secretariat of State for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence. The system will be integrated into the MareNostrum 5 supercomputer and introduces analogue quantum technology alongside the facility's existing digital quantum systems.

Brazil launches Infovia 03, doubling internet speed in Amapa
BRAZIL 11:56

Brazil launches Infovia 03, doubling internet speed in Amapa

Brazilian Minister of Communications Frederico de Siqueira Filho was due to inaugurate Infovia 03 in Macapa, state of Amapa, on 01 June. Through this project, internet service providers in Macapa will now be able to offer broadband at up to 2 Gbps, doubling the previous 1 Gbps top speed. In Afua, Para, on Marajo Island, speeds will jump from 300 Mbps via radio to 750 Mbps via fibre-optic cable. Furthermore, Infovia 03 should reduce internet outages by providing another access route for both Amapa and Para.

DSTelecom to bring fibre to every parish in Ribeira de Pena
PORTUGAL 11:46

DSTelecom to bring fibre to every parish in Ribeira de Pena

DSTelecom has announced plans to expand its fibre optic network across the entire municipality of Ribeira de Pena by the end of June 2026, connecting approximately 2,500 more homes to advanced broadband services. For the first time, the towns of Alvadia and Canedo will gain access to this infrastructure. Existing coverage will also be strengthened in Santa Marinha, Cerva, Limoes, Ribeira de Pena (Salvador), and Santo Aleixo de Alem-Tamega.

HPE rolls out ProLiant Compute server powered by Nvidia Vera CPU
GLOBAL 11:39

HPE rolls out ProLiant Compute server powered by Nvidia Vera CPU

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced a new ProLiant Compute enterprise hosting server that is optimised for agentic AI deployment. Powered by Nvidia's latest Vera CPU technology, HPE's ProLiant Compute DL394 Gen12 will be formally introduced at Computex 2026 in Taipei this week.

Telefonica acquires rural backhaul operator Lineox from Asterion
SPAIN 11:35

Telefonica acquires rural backhaul operator Lineox from Asterion

Telefonica has agreed to acquire rural telecommunications firm Lineox from infrastructure fund Asterion Industrial Partners to boost its control over key network infrastructure in Spain, confirming earlier reports. Lineox operates a nationwide microwave radio link network that supports mobile connectivity in rural and less densely populated areas. The asset was originally carved out from Telefonica in 2020, when Asterion acquired the portfolio and developed it into an independent platform integrated with Ax

Ethio Telecom extends 4G coverage to 52 more towns
ETHIOPIA 11:26

Ethio Telecom extends 4G coverage to 52 more towns

Ethio Telecom has expanded its 4G mobile broadband network to 52 more towns in nine regions, namely Oromia, Amhara, Southern Ethiopia, Gambella, Benishangul-Gumuz, Harari, Somali, Tigray and Afar. The scheme develops fast broadband coverage far beyond major cities and regional capitals. Oromia and Amhara dominate the latest roll-out, accounting for roughly two thirds of the newly connected towns. 

Tecno and UNHCR continue to support refugee education
AFRICA 11:23

Tecno and UNHCR continue to support refugee education

Tecno says its partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) supported refugee pupils in Ethiopia and Tanzania in 2025 by building classrooms and clean water facilities. The initiative distributed essential learning materials to over 18,000 pupils and provided financial aid, too. The smartphone maker and the UNHCR began a three-year partnership in last year. For local children, sycg infrastructure upgrades mean the difference between getting an education and missing out entirely

Orange Sierra Leone refurbishes maternity ward
SIERRA LEONE 11:11

Orange Sierra Leone refurbishes maternity ward

The Orange Foundation and UBA Foundation have handed over a refurbished maternity ward at the York Community Health Centre in Sierra Leone. They aim to boost maternal healthcare services and reduce preventable newborn deaths nationwide. This initiative under the Safeguarding Maternal Health project reflects a shared commitment to improving medical treatment.

US smartphone shipments down 3% in Q1 to 33.4 million - Omdia
UNITED STATES 11:11

US smartphone shipments down 3% in Q1 to 33.4 million - Omdia

US smartphone shipments reached 33.4 million units in Q1 2026, down 3 percent from Q1 2025, according to the latest data from Omdia. The year-earlier quarter was inflated by vendors/carriers building up inventory ahead of potential tariff announcements by the US government. US smartphone shipments in Q1 2026 were also impacted by fewer carrier upgrades, increasing storage/memory costs and delayed handset launches.

Odido bundles recording service with Videoland and raises price
NETHERLANDS 10:58

Odido bundles recording service with Videoland and raises price

Dutch provider Odido is increasing the monthly price of its "Opnemen" TV recording add-on from EUR 5.00 to EUR 5.99 as of 01 July, while integrating Videoland Basis into the package. The updated bundle, renamed "Opnemen + Videoland Basis", combines recording functionality with 200 hours of storage across 44 TV channels with access to Videoland's entry-level streaming service. 

Eir to switch off 3G mobile data network from October
IRELAND 10:57

Eir to switch off 3G mobile data network from October

Eir has announced plans to start decommissioning its 3G network in phases over several weeks from start-October 2026. This supports its ongoing 4G/5G mobile network upgrade programme. Eir said the switch-off will impact a "very small proportion" of customers using 3G-only services, who will be contacted directly by the company with clear guidance on how to upgrade to high-speed mobile data services. Calls and texts will remain working for all customers as normal after October. 

CANADA 10:44

Koodo offers free 5G speed upgrade to customers

Canadian MVNO Koodo, contract-free mobile subsidiary of Telus, is upgrading new customers with 5G-compatible devices to 5G speeds automatically, at no extra cost. The speed upgrade of up to 1 Gbps will be available to new customers across all Koodo Pick Your Perk plans; and to existing customers with compatible devices on a Pick Your Perk plan. The automatic speed upgrade will be completed over the next six months. Customers without a 5G-compatible device will remain on the 4G LTE network.

UNITED KINGDOM 10:37

UK govt plans tougher penalties for subsea cable damage

The UK government is considering new proposals to impose tougher penalties on ship owners/operators that damage underwater internet cables. A consultation on plans to strengthen national security and deter hostile states from recklessly sabotaging critical national infrastructure (CNI) is planned for later in 2026. The government is also considering imposing new security obligations on cable owners/operators to secure their infrastructure. The plans were outlined in a speech at the Royal United Services Ins

LIBERIA 10:35

Liberian telecoms watchdog contributes USD 15,000 to student quiz competition

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has contributed USD 15,000 to the National Students Quizzing Competition 2026. LTA chairperson Clarence K Massaquoi described quiz competitions as important platforms for building discipline, teamwork, confidence, critical thinking and resilience among students. Massaquoi extended appreciation to the Liberia National Students Union (LINSU), the Liberian Institute for Knowledge and Excellence, participating schools, parents and students for supporting the initia

BELGIUM 10:35

Itsme app launches in Netherlands after iDIN acquisition

Belgian digital ID platform Itsme has launched its services in the Netherlands, marking its first large-scale expansion outside Belgium, according to the company. The rollout follows Itsme's acquisition of Dutch identity provider iDIN in late 2025, strengthening its position in the European digital identity market. 

GHANA 10:26

MobileMoney Fintech launches drive to support 600 small businesses in Ghana

MobileMoney Fintech (MMFL) has launched a scheme to provide 600 micro, small and medium enterprises with practical training in financial literacy, digital payments, credit readiness and business growth. The scheme helps entrepreneurs improve record-keeping, manage cash flow, build savings habits and become better positioned for credit, insurance and future investment. It targets informal sector businesses including women's enterprises, dressmakers and tailors, hairdressers and farmers. Many of them support

GLOBAL 10:20

G7 nations plan joint approach to protect children from online harms

G7 Digital Ministers have agreed a common approach to protecting children and young people from online harm. Following talks at the G7 Digital Ministers meeting in Paris on 29 May, they have agreed a new set of shared principles to help tacking the digital threats faced by children online, such as exploitation and harmful content. These principles focus on promoting digital literacy, tackling the risks of AI chatbots to children, and encouraging online platforms to adopt a more stringent approach to online

JORDAN 10:19

Orange Jordan partners with FATE Esports to boost local competitive gaming talent

Orange Jordan has signed an agreement with FATE Esports to support the country's competitive gaming sector. They aim to nurture local youth talent and expand Jordan's digital landscape, aligning with Orange Jordan's commitment to innovation and technological growth. Their partnership has been active since 2020. FATE Esports is an alumnus of the 'BIG by Orange' launched in 2015.

NIGERIA 10:17

MTN Nigeria intends to restore Xtratime after pause in lending rules

MTN Nigeria is working to restore its Xtratime airtime and data lending service after a regulatory suspension that has already prompted Airtel and Globacom to resume similar offerings, TechCabal reported. Xtratime lets prepaid subscribers borrow airtime or data and repay with their next recharge. It generates fees and sits at the meeting point of MTN's telecom and fintech businesses.

NETHERLANDS 10:10

Moody's upgrades Odido outlook to positive on 2025 results, limited impact of data breach

Moody's has revised its outlook on Dutch operator Odido from stable to positive, citing improved operating performance and expectations of further financial strengthening. The ratings agency has affirmed the company's existing ratings, including its B2 Corporate Family Rating, B1 rating for senior secured debt and Caa1 rating for subordinated debt, while indicating that an upgrade could follow if specific financial targets are met.

UNITED KINGDOM 10:08

Lightning Fibre rolls out Genexis Wi-Fi 7 devices

UK fibre altnet Lightning Fibre will offer Genexis Wi-Fi 7 devices to customers, including the Aura E750 Gateway and Home CX750 Extender, to enhance the home full-fibre broadband experience. The Wi-Fi 7 devices will provide consistent Wi-Fi coverage throughout the home, across multiple simultaneous devices. 

ITALY 10:06

Italy's Ops! Mobile gives away first month and SIM activation for Smart 175 plan

Italian MVNO Ops! Mobile, active on Vodafone Italia's network, has launched a new offer whereby new customers porting their number to its Smart 175 tariff receive the first month and the corresponding SIM card for free. The offer is valid for customers of all operators apart from those of partner Noitel. The Ops! Smart 175 plan comes with 175 GB of data plus 75 SMS and unlimited calls for EUR 7.50 a month. New customers have until 10 June to request a free SIM and until 30 June to sign up to the offer.

NETHERLANDS 10:03

50+ Mobiel introduces eSIM support

​Dutch MVNO 50+ Mobiel is adding eSims to its offering, both for new and existing customers. With the eSim option, customers can order and activate a new line almost immediately over the Mijn 50+ app, without waiting for the Sim card to be delivered by post. Existing customers also can switch to an eSim over the app.

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