Ofcom consults on new standards, accessibility Codes for streaming platforms
UNITED KINGDOM 16:18

Ofcom consults on new standards, accessibility Codes for streaming platforms

UK regulator Ofcom has published a new draft Code for streaming services to deliver stronger protections for UK viewers. The new Code sets out rules around harmful and offensive content, accuracy and impartiality, and privacy and fairness; bringing Netflix under Ofcom oversight for the first time. It has also published a new Code setting accessibility standards for streaming platforms - with new audio description, subtitling and signing requirements.

Canadian govt funds rural high-speed broadband projects in New Brunswick
CANADA 16:04

Canadian govt funds rural high-speed broadband projects in New Brunswick

The Canadian government has announced federal funding of more than CAD 37 million for two projects to deliver high-speed broadband connectivity to over 27,600 homes in more than 500 rural and remote New Brusnwick communities. One project will be delivered by Rogers Communications, with the other led by Xplore. The funding is being delivered through the Universal Broadband Fund, which aims to deliver high-speed broadband connectivity to rural, remote and Indigenous communities across Canada. 

UK competition regulator investigates Microsoft business software
UNITED KINGDOM 15:56

UK competition regulator investigates Microsoft business software

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a strategic market status (SMS) investigation into the Microsoft business software ecosystem. This will examine the company's position in the UK business software market and effect on UK businesses and public sector organisations. It will examine potential competition concerns to determine if Microsoft has SMS in business software and whether it can exploit this position to restrict customer choice through product bundling, interoperability limits, o

Intel becomes Official Compute Partner for McLaren Racing
GLOBAL 15:41

Intel becomes Official Compute Partner for McLaren Racing

Intel has announced a new multi-year partnership with McLaren Racing to become Official Compute Partner of the McLaren Mastercard F1 Team, Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, and McLaren F1 Sim Racing Team. Intel will provide advanced computing for AI and high-performance networks, using Intel Xeon and Intel Core Ultra processors to support the group's performance-critical workloads. 

Zzoomm launches new Netgem Pleio-powered TV service
UNITED KINGDOM 14:16

Zzoomm launches new Netgem Pleio-powered TV service

UK fibre broadband provider Zzoomm has announced the launch of a new entertainment service called Zzoomm TV, combining live TV, streaming and cloud gaming in a single platform. The service is powered by the Netgem Pleio WiFi-enabled TV streaming device and expands Zzoomm's offering beyond broadband.

Equinix expands sovereignty enforcement layer with Fabric Geo Zones
GLOBAL 14:07

Equinix expands sovereignty enforcement layer with Fabric Geo Zones

Equinix has announced the global expansion of Equinix Fabric Geo Zones, a network-level, sovereignty enforcement layer that operates across interconnected clouds and providers. Fabric Geo Zones lets customers keep sensitive data within approved jurisdictions, cut regulatory and jurisdictional risk from unintended cross-border routing, accelerate deployments using Fabric Super Agent, and eliminate uncertainty during failover when outages reroute sensitive traffic. It is now available in preview on the Equini

Vodafone Ireland deploys Amdocs Network Inventory platform
IRELAND 14:07

Vodafone Ireland deploys Amdocs Network Inventory platform

Vodafone Ireland has gone live with the Amdocs Network Inventory platform to support network automation and simplification. The new Amdocs solution will allow it to accelerate and automate the planning and deployment of its mobile network, helping to drive group-wide operational efficiency. Amdocs Network Inventory will also harmonise Vodafone Ireland's inventory processes/models with those of other Vodafone Group countries in Europe. 

Italian SVOD subs up 279K to 15.8 mln in Q4, led by Netflix and Amazon Prime
ITALY 13:53

Italian SVOD subs up 279K to 15.8 mln in Q4, led by Netflix and Amazon Prime

The number of unique users of Italian subscription video on demand (SVOD) platforms came to 15.8 million at the end of the final quarter of 2025, up 1.8 percent or 279,000 year on year, according to Comscore data included in the latest quarterly update from regulator Agcom. Users of free VOD platforms also rose, by 0.3 percent year on year, to 35.3 million at the end of December.

BT wins 5-year secure connectivity contract with BAE Systems
UNITED KINGDOM 13:52

BT wins 5-year secure connectivity contract with BAE Systems

BT has won a 5-year contract from BAE Systems to deliver advanced connectivity and security services for its global network across 40 countries, including the UK. The contract has an option to extend for up an additional three years. The agreement will see BAE deploy new technologies as part of a digital transformation to boost operational efficiency, with staff able to work flexibly and access digital tolls in specialist environments.

One Montenegro rolls out cybersecury service powerd by Whalebone Aura
MONTENEGRO 13:44

One Montenegro rolls out cybersecury service powerd by Whalebone Aura

One Montenegro has introduced SigurOne, a new cybersecurity service powered by Whalebone Aura, offering network-level protection to all its customers, including prepaid, postpaid and business users. Accessible via the Moj One self-care app, this service stands out by operating directly within the telecom network, unlike traditional antivirus products.

Icasa maintains support for 30% local ownership rule instead of Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes
SOUTH AFRICA 13:39

Icasa maintains support for 30% local ownership rule instead of Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has reiterated its commitment to supporting economic inclusion, maintaining its stance on the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policy direction issued by communications minister Solly Malatsi in December 2025. The Electronic Communications Act (ECA) requires a minimum 30 percent ownership by historically disadvantaged groups for individual licence holders. Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies chairwoman

JazzWorld revenue jumps more than 20%, tops 75 million subscribers in Q1
PAKISTAN 13:37

JazzWorld revenue jumps more than 20%, tops 75 million subscribers in Q1

Pakistani operator JazzWorld posted first-quarter revenues of PKR 130 billion, which represents an increase of 20.6 percent year-on-year. This revenue increase was mainly boosted by growth across connectivity, digital financial services, entertainment, and digital lifestyle platforms, Jazz said.

SPAIN 13:34

Vodafone-Fastweb leads Italian mobile market in Q4, daily data use tops 1 GB

Fastweb+Vodafone, the operator created last year following the acquisition of Vodafone Italia by Fastweb owner Swisscom, continued as Italy's mobile market leader in the final quarter of 2025, according to the latest report from sector watchdog Agcom. The ranking placed Fastweb+Vodafone on 25.4 percent of the traditional "human SIMs" market (excluding M2M lines) at the end of September, down 0.4 percent year on year, followed by WindTre on 23.6 percent, down 0.4 percent, and TIM on 22.4 percent, down 0.8 pe

CANADA 13:30

Rogers upgrades 5G+ network in Toronto, Vancouver for World Cup

Rogers Communications has upgraded its 5G+ network in Vancouver and Toronto ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. It has completed a CAD 22 million network investment in Toronto to boost connectivity for fans attending the event. This includes boosting the in-stadium wireless network at BMO Field, equal to adding 16 cell towers in downtown Toronto; and installing extra network infrastructure outside the stadium, fan zone areas across the city, and transportation hubs and hotels - including Union Station, Pearso

PHILIPPINES 13:20

PLDT's Q1 revenue climbs 3% driven by data and broadband services expansion

Philippines operator PLDT reported service revenues growth of 3 percent year-on-year to PHP 54.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026. Growth in data and broadband helped offset declines in legacy services, supporting stable earnings and margins, the operator said. Data and broadband revenues amounted to PHP 41.9 billion. Consolidated EBITDA rose 2 percent to PHP 28.3 billion, with EBITDA margin steady at 52 percent for the quarter.

QATAR 13:19

Qatar Media Corporation selects Eutelsat to launch QBC business channel

Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) has partnered with satellite operator Eutelsat to launch Qatar Business Channel (QBC), the country's first dedicated economic television channel, broadcasting in 4K/UHD via Eutelsat's 7/8 degrees West video neighbourhood. QBC launched on 05 May and is one of the first end-to-end 4K and SMPTE 2110 economic channels in the Middle East and North Africa, delivering financial news, market insights and expert analysis to audiences across the region.

UNITED STATES 13:17

Cox Enterprises makes changes to executive leadership

Cox Enterprises, parent holding company of US broadband and cable operator Cox Communications, has confirmed changes to its leadership team. President and CFO Dallas Clement will become President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). He has worked for Cox for 25 years, holding executive positions across all company divisions. He will continue to oversee growth operations, strategy and investment, corporate development and the Socium Ventures VC fund - reporting directly yo Cox Enterprises CEO and chairman Alex

CANADA 13:09

Bell confirms construction partners for Saskatchewan AI data centre

Bell Canada has announced the latest development and construction partners for the new 300 MW Bell AI Fabric data centre in Sherwood, Saskatchewan; and signed a long-term agreement with Bird Construction to support a multi-year AI data centre build programme across Canada. Bird will be the lead construction partner for the Sherwood facility; with Regina-based Tangedal Architect appointed Architect of Record; and George Gordon Developments (GGDL) delivering site services. The new partnerships build on the lo

ITALY 13:08

Italian FTTH lines up 1.2 mln to 34% of fixed line total

Italian fixed network lines reached of 20.53 million at the end of the final quarter of 2025, flat both sequentially (20.49 million in Q3 2025) and annually (20.51 million in Q4 2024). The latest official quarterly update from regulator Agcom found that there were 19.4 million active fixed broadband lines at the end of December, up 310,000 year on year, as a 1.15 million annual rise in FTTH accesses to 34.1 percent of the total contrasted with steep falls in FTTC (-814,000) to 40.5 percent and DSL (-324,000

AFRICA 13:06

NEC XON and Avaloq offer wealth management technology in Africa

NEC XON and Avaloq, both NEC subsidiaries, are partnering to digitise Africa's wealth management sector. The collaboration pairs Avaloq's global banking platform with NEC XON's regional delivery infrastructure to help financial institutions modernise complex legacy environments, improve operational efficiency and respond to rising client expectations for digital engagement. It will concentrate on key markets including South Africa, Kenya, Mauritius and Nigeria.

UNITED STATES 13:02

Amdocs migrates Lumen enterprise billing to Azure

Amdocs announced a new project with US-based operator Lumen Technologies for the migration of one of its enterprise billing platforms to Microsoft Azure. This builds on an existing contract that has also seen part of Lumen's systems put on the Google Cloud. The initiative supports Lumen's cloud-first strategy, with the move to Azure expected to help enhance resilience, improve operational agility, and enable greater scalability. As part of the engagement, Amdocs will apply its agentic, AI-enabled migration

GLOBAL 12:51

Ericsson launches 5G WAN adapter with satellite failover and slicing features

Ericsson has introduced an enhanced 5G WAN adapter, the Cradlepoint W2255, enabling enterprise-grade failover in wired networks with 5G slicing support and non-terrestrial access as an additional back-up. Cradlepoint W2255 plugs into the client's existing router and end devices via dual-mode 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports. The embedded cellular modem is built to the 3GPP's Release-17 5G specification, with subscriber activation via dual SIM slots and embedded capacity for two eSIMs. The product is designed for plu

UNITED KINGDOM 12:51

EE adds new Data Parachute feature to 30-day PAYG plans

BT Group subsidiary EE has refreshed its 30-day PAYG mobile plans, providing customers with more value and flexibility from GBP 10 per month on its 5G network. All PAYG plans now include the new Data Parachute feature, which automatically gives customers 1GB of free data if they unexpectedly run out. The refreshed plans offer a range of benefits such as data rollover and free data boosts, with customers getting extra data every two plan purchases (up to a maximum of 6 boosts). 

GAMBIA 12:40

Gambian regulator PURA threatens sanctions on unlicensed ISPs

The Gambian Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has set a seven-day ultimatum by which unlicensed internet service providers (ISPs) in the country must formalise their operations or face severe legal sanctions, Ecofin reported. Once the deadline expires, PURA plans to launch inspections and impose sanctions against unauthorised operations. It targets people and businesses running unauthorised Wi-Fi hotspots, commercial internet resale services, and public internet access points. The directive follo

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