Deutsche Telekom employees strike across Germany over wage demands
GERMANY 10:47

Deutsche Telekom employees strike across Germany over wage demands

German union Ver.di said members are striking at Deutsche Telekom locations in twelve federal states, demanding the company increase remuneration. Employees are striking in Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Bremen and Berlin. Other strikes are taking place also in Brandenburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia and Bavaria. The strikes involved so far over 10,000 employees as the union seeks to increase pressure on the company in talks on a colle

Airties intros new product that lets ISPs optimise consumer-purchased routers
GLOBAL 10:44

Airties intros new product that lets ISPs optimise consumer-purchased routers

Airties is launching a new lightweight software tool that allows ISPs to observe, diagnose, and fix service bottlenecks in consumer-purchased internet routers and home gateways. The new Airties Lite interface is powered by the Broadband Forum's standardised User Services Platform, which allows it to run without requiring installation of an embedded software agent as with customer equipment sourced from their provider.

Airtel launches 'Secure Workforce' zero trust architecture security platform for enterprises
INDIA 10:30

Airtel launches 'Secure Workforce' zero trust architecture security platform for enterprises

Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Indian operator Bharti Airtel, has launched the Airtel Secure Workforce fully-managed and unified zero trust architecture (ZTA) platform with a security stack for enterprises. Built to support compliance with India's DPDP Act, the Airtel Secure Workforce platform is designed to secure endpoints across users, devices, networks, applications and data.

Tampnet, WMS team up to expand offshore 4G/5G coverage in Gulf of America
CARIBBEAN 10:24

Tampnet, WMS team up to expand offshore 4G/5G coverage in Gulf of America

Offshore network operator Tampnet said it has partnered with wireless connectivity provider WMS to further extend 4G and 5G coverage across the Gulf of America. The agreement enables WMS's 400-plus mobile operator partners to offer roaming services via Tampnet's offshore infrastructure, targeting energy operations, vessels and offshore workers in what is one of the world's busiest offshore regions.

Digital rights groups warn of UK threat to the open internet
UNITED KINGDOM 10:21

Digital rights groups warn of UK threat to the open internet

A group of civil society groups and tech companies have issued a joint statement calling on the UK government to rethink plans for online safety regulation. The groups want the government to tackle the root causes of online harm with "thoughtful policy interventions" instead of implementing blanket access restrictions that they say would threaten the open internet and the rights of all users.

Kontron shareholder Ennoconn considers full takeover
GLOBAL 10:08

Kontron shareholder Ennoconn considers full takeover

Kontron announced that its anchor shareholder Ennoconn is considering a takeover bid for the Austrian company. Due to Kontron's ongoing share buyback, Ennoconn's stake in the company is nearing the 30 percent threshold when it would be legally required to make an offer for the rest of the shares. If a formal bid if launched, the price would be EUR 23.50 per share. 

RETN launches cross-Romania backbone route connecting Balkans, Moldova and Ukraine
EASTERN EUROPE 10:03

RETN launches cross-Romania backbone route connecting Balkans, Moldova and Ukraine

Global network service provider RETN has launched a backbone route linking the Romanian cities of Drobeta, Bucharest, and Iasi with the Republic of Moldova capital of Chisinau. Delivered as a single continuous backbone path, the route provides a new physical connectivity option across Romania and into Moldova, creating an alternative to established regional IP transit corridors in Eastern Europe.

GoMo launches new discount fibre broadband plan in Ireland
IRELAND 10:00

GoMo launches new discount fibre broadband plan in Ireland

GoMo, budget mobile brand of Irish operator Eir, has launched a new discount fibre broadband service. The first 10,000 GoMo customers to sign up can lock in the lifetime price of EUR 29.99 per month. GoMo Fibre Broadband is offered with a 30-day rolling contract, with a promise of no price increases. It is available exclusively to new and existing GoMo mobile customers, and offers a download speed of up to 500 Mbps across Eir's FTTH network.

Fastweb+Vodafone revenues down 4.5% in Q1, core profit up 8.5%
ITALY 10:00

Fastweb+Vodafone revenues down 4.5% in Q1, core profit up 8.5%

Italian operator Fastweb+Vodafone reported revenues of EUR 1.74 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down 4.5 percent year on year due mainly to a lower customer base, partly offset by substantial wholesale gains. The company said the performance was in line with expectations for the transition period following the EUR 8 billion acquisition of Vodafone Italia by Fastweb owner Swisscom on 31 December 2024. It added that the objective remains to stabilise core telco revenues and margins by the end of 2026, w

Telus Digital expands presence in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, India
GLOBAL 09:52

Telus Digital expands presence in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, India

Telus Digital, global technology unit of Canadian telecoms operator Telus, has expanded its global presence in the last nine months - expanding its delivery footprint across the Asia-Pacific, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia; and in Latin America with a new location in Argentina. It has also boosted its presence in Indian by expanded two existing sites in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru, and adding a new site in Kolkata - increasing its presence across the country to eight sites in six cities.

Safaricom Group FY revenue rises 11%
KENYA 09:49

Safaricom Group FY revenue rises 11%

Safaricom Group has reported revenue growth of 11.5 percent in the year ended 31 March to KES 414.14 billion from KES 371.42 billion a year earlier, driven by double-digit Kenya growth and a 58.3 percent Ethiopian service revenue expansion, with M-Pesa contributing 45.6 percent of Kenya revenue at KES 182.7 billion.

Mobile UK submits response to govt mobile market review
UNITED KINGDOM 09:40

Mobile UK submits response to govt mobile market review

Industry group Mobile UK has submitted its response to the government's 2026 Mobile Market Review Call for Evidence. Mobile UK believes the UK is at a "critical turning point", with the review providing an "unmissable opportunity" to adopt "pro-growth" policies for the mobile connectivity sector which could deliver an economic boost of up to GBP 230 billion. 

ROMANIA 09:38

Bitdefender appoints Koelmel as chief revenue officer, Business Solutions

Cybersecurity company Bitdefender has appointed Frank Koelmel as chief revenue officer (CRO) for the Bitdefender Business Solutions Group. In his new role, Koelmel will lead global business development and revenue growth, driving go-to-market initiatives across Bitdefender's business unit. He will also focus on aligning sales, marketing, and customer success to drive execution and operational performance.

TAIWAN 09:32

Chunghwa Telecom's Q1 revenues jump nearly 8%, tops 13 million mobile subscribers

Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom posted total revenues of TWD 59.99 billion for the first quarter of 2026, which represents an increase of 7.5 percent year-on-year. Consumer Business Group's revenue for the first quarter of 2026 grew by 6.2 percent to TWD 36.73 billion, while Enterprise Business Group revenue rose 8.5 percent to TWD 18.81 billion. International Business Group revenue jumped 10.7 percent year-on-year to TWD 2.70 billion in the first quarter of 2026.

UNITED STATES 09:26

US court overturns FCC rules on broadband discrimination

A court in the US has struck down rules passed in 2023 designed to present discrimination in access to broadband services. Several telecom industry groups had appealed the FCC's digital discrimination measures, and the appeals court in St Louis agreed that the FCC had over-stepped its authority. 

GLOBAL 09:14

Harmonic to present new Pearl remote OLT at Anga Com 2026

Harmonic says it will present a newly introduced variant of its Pearl remote optical line terminal (R-OLT) at the 2026 Anga Com conference in Cologne, Germany. The Pearl-1XL R O-LT terminal has eight combo PON ports, delivering dual-mode gigabit and 10 Gbps connectivity. It also boasts an upgraded outdoor node form factor tailored to demanding outside-plant environments. 

UNITED KINGDOM 09:12

UK FTTP coverage reaches 82.9% of premises in Q1 - Point Topic

The latest UK market data from Point Topic shows that FTTP coverage reached 82.9 percent of premises at end-Q1 2026, up from 80.5 percent at end-Q4 2025; with gigabit coverage reaching 89.3 percent of UK premises. The Openreach FTTP network footprint reached 22.1 million premises at end-Q1, up 6.3 percent from Q4 2025, with Openreach's legacy network reaching 11.1 million premises, down 8.8 percent. 

NETHERLANDS 09:12

Dutch court rejects lawsuit against Solvinity contract renewal

The Dutch government may extend its contract with Solvinity, despite concerns from three citizens about their personal data, according to a ruling from a court in The Hague. Its full decision will be published within two weeks. The claimants wanted the contract with Solvinity to run the national DigiD system ended if its takeover by US-based Kyndryl goes ahead. 

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 09:11

GCI Liberty acquires 6% stake in Liberty LatAm

GCI Liberty said it has acquired 61,000 shares of shares of Liberty Latin America (LLA) Class A common stock and 12.3 million shares of LLA Class C common stock from investment funds managed by Searchlight Capital Partners for around USD 107 million in cash. The shares represent around 6 percent of Liberty Latin America.

UGANDA 09:11

MTN Uganda revenue rises 8% in Q1

MTN Uganda said its revenue increased by 7.8 percent year-on-year to UGX 914.69 billion in the first quarter ended March from UGX 847.95 billion in 2025. EBITDA rose by 4.3 percent to UGX 462. 87 billion from UGX 443.95 billion, driven by effective cost control, despite higher forex and energy fuel and utilities inflation averaging 2.8 percent. It also benefited from lower interconnection costs as the MTR reduction improved its cost of sales. The EBITDA margin narrowed by 1.8 percentage points to 50.6 perce

AFRICA 09:03

Helios Towers revenue rises 12% in Q1

Helios Towers has reported a 12 percent year-on-year rise in revenue to USD 229.2 million in the first quarter ended March from USD 203.8 million, The increase was driven by tenancy growth, with mobile network operators continuing to expand coverage to meet growing data demands, in addition to CPI escalations and favourable foreign exchange movements. Adjusted EBITDA climbed by 14 percent to USD 127.2 million from USD 111.1 million and the margin expanded by 1 percentage point to 56 percent, driven by margi

FRANCE 08:46

Bouygues Telecom posts stable EBITDA in Q1 as mobile ARPU declines

French operator Bouygues Telecom has reported a stable EBITDAaL performance for the three months to March, with the EBITDAaL margin unchanged at 25.9 percent from Q1 2025, reflecting a continued focus on cost control. EBITDAaL amounted to EUR 415 million, while COPA (Current Operating Profit from Activities) declined nearly 19 percent to EUR 82 million, a drop attributed to the expected increase in depreciation and amortisation in line with the high level of investments in recent years. The financial guidan

SPAIN 08:43

Telefonica sets up platform to build multi-sector data spaces

Telefonica has unveiled a new platform and demonstration centre to support the creation of multi-sector data spaces via its digital business unit Telefonica Tech. The project, dubbed "Telefonica DataSphere: Boosting Competitiveness and Data Sovereignty in Multisectoral Ecosystems," was presented at the Advanced Factories industry event in Barcelona.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:42

Community Fibre offers new customers 25% discount

London-based Community Fibre has launched a new sale offering up to 25 percent off full-fibre broadband packages. The promotion runs from 07 May to 03 June 2026, with new customers in London and the SE of England able to get 100 Mbps broadband for GBP 17.10 per month. Customers will also benefit from free set-up and installation. Other new deals include 1 Gbps broadband for GBP 22.50 per month (down from GBP 25) and the fastest 5 Gbps Premium full-fibre broadband plan for GBP 47.25 per month (down from GBP

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