Channel 4 agrees five new ad inventory partnerships
UNITED KINGDOM 10:17

Channel 4 agrees five new ad inventory partnerships

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has announced five new premium ad inventory partnerships. This will see its VoD ad inventory become available across the global platforms of Amazon Ads, Hawk (Azerion subsidiary), FreeWheel, PubMatic and Yahoo DSP. This will significantly boost programmatic opportunities for advertisers, and follows a recently expanded partnership with Google Display & Video 360 to overlay Google Audiences on Channel 4 inventory. 

Mexico launches consultation on 2.3 GHz spectrum tender for industrial use
MEXICO 10:01

Mexico launches consultation on 2.3 GHz spectrum tender for industrial use

Mexico's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) has opened a public consultation on a proposed tender for spectrum in the 2.3 GHz band, aimed at supporting industrial use and digital transformation. The watchdog intends to grant 10-year commercial concessions for the use and operation of frequencies intended to boost technological infrastructure and competitiveness across productive sectors.

CityFibre announces expansion of VodafoneThree partnership
UNITED KINGDOM 10:00

CityFibre announces expansion of VodafoneThree partnership

CityFibre has announced an expansion of its long-term partnership with VodafoneThree with a new mobile network transmission contract to support the latter's 5G Standalone network roll-out. The expanded agreement sees CityFibre become a preferred supplier for network transmission to connect VodafoneThree mobile sites across the UK. CityFibre is already a preferred digital infrastructure supplier to VodafoneThree, supporting its retail broadband services.

Tampnet provides connectivity for US Gulf offshore projects
UNITED STATES 09:55

Tampnet provides connectivity for US Gulf offshore projects

Tampnet, provider of high-speed, off-shore communications, has won a contract from a major international energy group to provide advanced connectivity solutions for two developments in the US Gulf. Tampnet will provide underwater optical fibre and 5G connectivity to both projects in Keathley Canyon in the Gulf of Mexico/America. This will support secure, real-time data transfer between offshore installations and operations centres onshore.

ESA's Galileo strengthens IoT connectivity with quasi-pilot signal technology
EUROPE 09:46

ESA's Galileo strengthens IoT connectivity with quasi-pilot signal technology

Europe's GNSS platform Galileo has been updated to enhance its performance in low-powered IoT and smart city devices. Pre-launch testing conducted by the European Space Agency (ESA) indicates signal acquisition times will be enhanced by a factor of three, with the number of operations required to establish a data call reduced by a factor of eight.

Italtel, OctaiPipe using AI to cut data centre cooling costs
EUROPE 09:28

Italtel, OctaiPipe using AI to cut data centre cooling costs

Italian ICT firm Italtel and deep-tech company OctaiPipe have partnered to deploy an AI system designed to help operators meet rising power demands and tighter European regulations by substantially reducing energy use in data centres. The technology, already deployed at a 2MW carrier-neutral facility owned by a major Italian group, has reduced cooling-related energy costs by up to 30 percent and improved overall site efficiency by more than 10 percent, said the partners.

E& outlines path to autonomous network in TM Forum white paper
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 09:28

E& outlines path to autonomous network in TM Forum white paper

E& and TM Forum have launched a new white paper on the UAE operator's path to a fully autonomous network. The paper sets out E& UAE's vision to move from traditional automation towards AI-native, intent-driven and closed-loop operations. It provides a structured blueprint for how telecom operators can evolve network operations from manual and reactive models to intelligent, self-optimising and self-healing networks, while keeping human governance and policy controls at the centre, the company said.

Kenyan mobile market grows subscriptions 7% in March quarter
KENYA 09:19

Kenyan mobile market grows subscriptions 7% in March quarter

Active mobile subscriptions in Kenya increased by 7.4 percent to 84.1 million during the third quarter ended March according to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). The surge was driven by aggressive telecom customer win-back campaigns and rising smartphone adoption, which pushed the national mobile penetration rate to 157.7 percent.

Telefonica Brasil approves full merger of Fibrasil
BRAZIL 09:15

Telefonica Brasil approves full merger of Fibrasil

The board of directors of Telefonica Brasil has approved the absolute merger of its wholly-owned subsidiary Fibrasil Infraestrutura e Fibra Otica, following the recent acquisition of 100 percent of shares in the fibre network operator. Following the transaction, Fibrasil will be dissolved, and Telefonica Brasil will assume full legal and operational succession to all its assets and liabilities, effective 01 August. An extraordinary shareholders meeting is scheduled for 31 July to ratify the decision. Fibras

Oman amends regulations for radio frequency and device registration
OMAN 09:13

Oman amends regulations for radio frequency and device registration

Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) plans to amend the regulation organizing the registration, use and pricing of radio frequencies and devices, Muscat Daily reported. The draft amendment to the regulation aims to ensure the optimal utilisation of the frequency spectrum, encourage investment, and promote the deployment of telecommunications services. It also seeks to establish the necessary regulatory framework to enable the provision of new services and simplify the procedures for obtainin

Nagravision Venturi update targets AI-driven piracy in pay-TV sector
GLOBAL 09:10

Nagravision Venturi update targets AI-driven piracy in pay-TV sector

Kudelski Group's Nagravision unit is launching a unified streaming security suite to support revenue protection amid AI-assisted piracy campaigns. Dubbed Nagra Venturi, the platform supports streamers and rights holders in their efforts to identify and prevent privacy.

Zain KSA signs MoU with Saudi Association for Hearing Impairment
SAUDI ARABIA 09:01

Zain KSA signs MoU with Saudi Association for Hearing Impairment

Zain KSA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Association for Hearing Impairment to support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. This partnership aims to advance digital inclusion, elevate quality of life, and enhance societal participation for this community. Key collaboration areas include observing international days, launching awareness campaigns, and driving educational initiatives. 

IRELAND 09:01

Irish SMEs lose over EUR 3 billion a year from cyber attacks - Eir Business

New research from Eir Business shows that cyber attacks are costing Irish SMEs up to EUR 3.4 billion a year through downtime and lost productivity. The report shows that the biggest losses are coming from repeated day-to-day cyber disruption, instead of major one-off attacks. The report, The Hidden Cost of Cyber Risk, shows that Irish SMEs are losing over 7.2 million work days annually as a result of cyber breaches, with businesses suffering multiple incidents each year. This equates to almost 3 lost workin

BRAZIL 08:58

Cetic report shows Brazilian companies increase use of AI in 2025

The latest Cetic.br report shows that 17 percent of Brazilian enterprises utilised AI in 2025, up from 13 percent the previous year. AI adoption grew to 15 percent among small firms and reached 50 percent among large corporations. Generative AI and automated language tools led the charge. Natural language generation tools jumped 10 percentage points to a 30 percent adoption rate among AI-using firms. Turnkey, off-the-shelf software remains the primary implementation method (80%), though internal AI developm

GLOBAL 08:57

Eutelsat, AST Networks expand LEO maritime connectivity partnership

Eutelsat has signed a multi-year, multi-million-dollar agreement with AST Networks to provide low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity services, extending a longstanding partnership between the two companies. The deal follows the deployment of Eutelsat's OneWeb LEO services within AST Networks' maritime offering and is designed to meet soaring demand for high-performance satellite connectivity at sea.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 08:54

Du deploys indoor 5G+ network for Dubai Mallathon

UAE operator Du announced it will provide high-speed connectivity for the second annual Dubai Mallathon as its official sponsor. The operator is deploying its indoor 5G+ network infrastructure to support participants throughout the city-wide community sports initiative.

AFRICA 08:53

Canal Plus brings DStv to Samsung smart TVs in Africa

Canal Plus has extended its partnership with Samsung to bring smart TV services to MultiChoice Group's English and Portuguese-speaking African territories. From June, new Samsung smart TVs sold in these markets will come with the DStv Stream app pre-installed.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 08:35

Vertical Data partners with Ascenty to support AI workloads in LatAm

AI infrastructure firm Vertical Data has teamed up with Ascenty to simplify the deployment of high-performance computing workloads in Latin America. The partnership unites Vertical Data's hardware acquisition, GPU financing, and managed services with Ascenty's data centre infrastructure across 40 locations in Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia. The joint offering targets regulated industries such as banking, telecom and government that require dense GPU clusters for AI training and inference.

MONTENEGRO 08:32

Montenegro streamlines telecom service switching

Montenegro's regulator Ekip has introduced a new system for changing telecom providers. Users can now switch their internet, TV and phone services seamlessly without having to independently coordinate with their old operator. By submitting a single request to the new provider, the background transition is managed entirely on the customer's behalf. The old contract terminates automatically upon the activation of the new service, and any interruption in the connection is legally limited to one business day.

GHANA 08:31

MTN Ghana cuts fibre broadband prices after govt pressure

MTN Ghana has slashed its FTTH subscription tariffs by up to 70 percent following negotiations with the government. The updated pricing structure was announced on social media by minister for communication Samuel Nartey George who confirmed that the drastic reductions are the direct result of recent ministerial discussions aimed at establishing affordable pricing models. The price drop directly supports government goals to guarantee affordable internet and superior service quality for all Ghanaians, the min

SPAIN 08:30

MasOrange picks Polystar for AI-powered network analytics

Polystar, part of Elisa Industriq, announced a contract to provide a unified analytics and network monitoring platform for the newly merged mobile network of Spanish operator MasOrange. The deployment is intended to align performance indicators, replace legacy systems and deliver end-to-end visibility across services and infrastructure via a hybrid model combining on-premises systems and Google Cloud.

ANGOLA 08:28

Unitel presents new infrastructure deals at Angotic

Angolan operator Unitel has signed its first commercial contract for the 2Africa submarine cable system with partner company Connectis at the Angotic 2026 event. CEO Amilcar Safeca also signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Space Program Management Office (GGPN) to workt together on geospatial solutions, satellite technology, and artificial intelligence.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:25

T2 adds payments for foreign digital services using SBP

Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, announced it supports customer payments for foreign digital services using the instant payment system SBP. The list of services includes Steam, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Google Play, Spotify, Netflix, Minecraft, Roblox, PUBG Mobile and numerous others. The offer is available for all customers.

PORTUGAL 08:24

Nos enhances World Cup viewing with interactive features

Portuguese telecom operator Nos has introduced five interactive features on is TV platform developed exclusively for the World Cup football tournament. The features enable users to tailor sports consumption directly to their interests, such as tracking specific national teams or instantly reviewing key match events. The offering includes a dedicated World Cup Area for immediate match access; a Goal Summary feature for direct navigation to scoring highlights; a Follow Team function for curated team tracking;

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