Vantage Towers appoints chief executive officer from American Tower
GERMANY 08:15

Vantage Towers appoints chief executive officer from American Tower

Vantage Towers has appointed Martin Bouchard as the new Chairman of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer effective on 01 May. Bouchard succeeds Nicolas Mahler, who had led the company on an interim basis from 1 September 2025 to 30 April 2026 alongside his role as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Vantage Towers, Bouchard served as CEO of ATC Germany Holdings. Before that, he held senior management positions at DFMG Deutsche Funkturm and Deutsche Telekom.

Inatel validates TV white spaces technology in Brazil field trial
BRAZIL 08:05

Inatel validates TV white spaces technology in Brazil field trial

Brazil's National Institute of Telecommunications (Inatel) has conducted TV White Spaces (TVWS) field trials in Quixada, state of Ceara, achieving transmission speeds of around 115 Mbps over an 11.5-km link. The solution leverages unused digital television frequencies to extend connectivity in rural and underserved regions. A mobile base station was installed on the Federal University of Ceara (UFC) campus, while user terminals were deployed at multiple locations, including rural schools and long-distance s

Spain, Ireland grapple with highest peak mobile congestion of European markets - Ookla
EUROPE 08:01

Spain, Ireland grapple with highest peak mobile congestion of European markets - Ookla

An analysis of Ookla Speedtest figures in 30 European countries has measured the drop-off in mobile network performance from off-peak to peak times. According to Ookla's report, the most congested mobile network of these European markets is Spain. Spanish median download speeds reduced by 66 percent during peak times in Q1 FY26, with the median going from 161.20 Mbps during less busy periods to 53.10 Mbps when things were crowded. Meanwhile, loaded latency conditions in peak traffic surged to 60 percent to

Vodafone Spain executive steps down as Finetwork administrator - report
SPAIN 08:01

Vodafone Spain executive steps down as Finetwork administrator - report

The parent company of Spanish MVNO Finetwork has "immediately and effectively assumed control of the company" following a court order rejecting Vodafone Spain's plan to take over the operator, reports El Economista. The Provincial Court of Alicante last week ruled against Vodafone Spain's restructuring plan, resulting in the former parent Wewi Mobile retaking control and removing Vodafone's CEO José Miguel García Fernández as sole administrator, said the report.

Unitel boosts capital ahead of IPO
ANGOLA 08:01

Unitel boosts capital ahead of IPO

Angolan operator Unitel has raised its share capital from AOA 140 million to AOA 250 billion by converting accumulated reserves, a move ahead of its planned IPO in 2026, reported Mercado.co.ao. The adjustment comes as the operator transitions from a state-owned enterprise to a publicly listed company. The privatisation program led by IGAPE foresees the listing of around 15 percent of Unitel's capital on the Angolan stock exchange by mid-2026.

NAM-CSIRT publishes 2026 cybersecurity guidelines
NAMIBIA 07:49

NAM-CSIRT publishes 2026 cybersecurity guidelines

The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), housed at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), has published the National Cybersecurity Incident Management Guidelines 2026. They set a framework for incident detection, reporting, analysis and response, aligned with the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 27001 and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework. The gui

Azercosmos export revenues up 3% in Q1
AZERBAIJAN 07:41

Azercosmos export revenues up 3% in Q1

Export revenues of Azerbaijan space agency Azercosmos totaled USD 4.1 million in January to March, Report writes, citing the Export Review by the Centre for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication. The turnover grew by 2.5 percent year-on-year. Companies based in 32 countries purchased services from Azercosmos, down by seven companies year-on-year.

Poland allocates PLN 355 mln for public cloud and digital identity platforms
POLAND 07:40

Poland allocates PLN 355 mln for public cloud and digital identity platforms

The Polish Ministry of Digitisation announced it will allocate PLN 355 million for two key projects: the expansion of the Government Cloud Computing system (RChO) and the development of digital identity and electronic signature systems (TRUST). This investment, funded by the European Funds for Digital Development 2021-2027, will strengthen cybersecurity, streamline the operation of government, and facilitate the use of e-services for citizens.

Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan endorse NCRCBSI joint satellite scheme
KENYA 07:39

Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan endorse NCRCBSI joint satellite scheme

Four East African nations have endorsed a plan to launch a regional communication and broadcasting satellite, KBC reported. The Northern Corridor Regional Communication and Broadcasting Satellite Initiative Resolutions were signed at the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi on 30 April by the information, communication and technology ministers of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan. They have agreed to a feasibility study to develop a jointly owned satellite to cut reliance on foreign satellite interne

Dazn finds Belgian football distribution partner in Telenet
BELGIUM 07:36

Dazn finds Belgian football distribution partner in Telenet

Telenet has signed a distribution deal with Dazn to show Belgium's top football on its Play Sports premium channels. The coverage starts officially with the 2026-27 season of the Pro League, but selected matches will be available on Telenet already from the weekend of 9-10 May. In addition, Telenet will distribute the Dazn Total package with coverage of sports including LaLiga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and NBA.

PosteMobile launches plan with cashback for unused data
ITALY 07:26

PosteMobile launches plan with cashback for unused data

The PosteMobile MVNO of the Poste Italiane group has unveiled a new plan with 200GB of data for EUR 10 a month that refunds up to EUR 4 a month in credit for unused monthly data. The 'PosteMobile Back 200' rate, with unlimited calls and SMS plus the 200GB data bundle, is available in post offices and online until at least 06 June.

TTCL targets 1 mln fibre connections in three years
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 07:25

TTCL targets 1 mln fibre connections in three years

The Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTCL) has an ambition to reach 1 million fibre-optic connections over the next three years, the Daily News reported. This builds on the current fiscal year's target of 280,000 connections by June. With nearly 200,000 connections already established, TTCL is on track to complete the remaining 80,000 in the final quarter.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:17

Rostelecom expands fibre network in Cheboksary, Kirov region

Russian national operator Rostelecom has expanded the coverage of its fixed broadband network in the city of Cheboksary in the Republic of Chuvashia. Around 1,000 households living in private residences have been covered with the GPON network there.

BELGIUM 07:15

Digi Belgium generates EUR 5 mln revenues in first year of services

Digi Belgium generated revenues of EUR 4.98 million in 2025, its first full year of operations after launching in December 2024. According to its recently filed annual report, Digi activated 600 mobile masts during the year. The EBITDA loss reached EUR 16.7 million, widening 60 percent from the previous year, while the net loss was EUR 11.9 million thanks to tax credits. 

ITALY 07:10

TIM to hike cost of further prepay plans by EUR 3 a month

Telecom Italia (TIM) has announced that more prepay customers will be subject to a monthly price increase of EUR 1.99 to EUR 2.99 (including VAT) applied to their plans starting on 07 June. The seventh unilateral increase to the cost of mobile plans since January was again attributed to "economic needs connected to changed market conditions".

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 07:07

Bosnia and Herzegovina sees decline in fixed, mobile lines in 2025

Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced a decline in traditional fixed telephone lines in the fourth quarter of 2025, with dominant operators reporting a 6.36 percent decrease to 415,383 lines, according to regulator RAK. However, newer fixed-line providers saw a slight increase of 0.54 percent, reaching 140,190 connections. Telekom Srpske held the largest share of the fixed-line market at 35.44 percent, followed by BH Telecom (27.99%), Telemach (18.66%), and HT Mostar (17.09%).

UKRAINE 07:06

Kyivstar launches new fixed-line plans for businesses

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar introduced to business customers a new line of fixed connection services. The plans Connect and Connect+ both include calls a unified rate to all Ukrainian networks. The upper plan Connect+ also includes a package of free calls.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:04

MTS adds gift cards for foreign internet services

Russian operator MTS has started selling gift cards for popular foreign online services on its payment service MTS Oplata. Customers can pay for services from ChatGPT, Claude, Netflix or any other OTT service available on MTS Oplata on behalf of other users. 

PAKISTAN 07:03

PTCL revenues jump 58%, turns to net profit in Q1

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) saw its consolidated revenue for its first quarter ended 31 March 2026 increase by 58 percent year-on-year. Revenue growth was mainly boosted by the inclusion of Telenor Pakistan results and the expanding fixed broadband, enterprise, wholesale, and mobile services business.

EQUATORIAL GUINEA 07:01

Equatorial Guinea audit finds need for upgrades in national telecom network

The government of Equatorial Guinea is aiming to modernise and expand the national telecommunications network, following an audit conducted by ICT consultancy Cyberteq. The audit identified several weaknesses, including outdated equipment, low data transmission speeds, call interruptions caused by network congestion and gaps in infrastructure planning and configuration. To address these issues, Cyberteq proposes investment in new technologies, strengthening network capacity, and expanding coverage.

NETHERLANDS 06:57

NPO confirms end for 5 channels

The public broadcaster in the Netherlands has confirmed the end for five channels, in order to reduce its costs. The culture ministry has approved the plans. The channels NPO 2 Extra, BVN and BVN Online will stop at the end of 2026, and NPO Campus Radio and NPO Soul & Jazz ended already at the start of 2026. 

SPAIN 06:55

Orange to set up AI-driven tourism platform in Aragon

Orange Spain (MasOrange) has won a contract from Aragon's regional government to support the northern Spanish region's move toward a more technologically advanced tourism model using artificial intelligence and data analytics. The project aims to modernise how tourism data is collected and managed, replacing processes that have limited the ability to respond quickly to changing visitor trends, said the partners.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 06:53

Megafon expands LTE network in St Petersburg region

Russian operator Megafon has expanded the coverage of its LTE network in the St Petersburg region. New base stations have been deployed in residential complexes Murino, Ruchyi and Ozerki. Around 8,000 households residing in newly-built apartments have become able to access mobile broadband services from the operator at up to 200 Mbps.

BURUNDI 06:52

Burundi signs USD 6 mln deal to expand 4G in rural areas

Burundi's state-owned operator Onatel signed a USD 5.9 million agreement with PAFEN Burundi to deploy 4G mobile internet to underserved rural areas,. Overseen by the ministry of finance, budget, and digital economy, this project aims to boost financial inclusion and support the local digital economy. The World Bank backed project aims to connect 92 localities and reach more than 370,000 people within 18 months in order to reduce the digital divide between urban centers and rural areas.

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