Talks start on fate of 60% of SFR employees not included in takeover plan
FRANCE 12:16

Talks start on fate of 60% of SFR employees not included in takeover plan

Only around 40 percent of employees at French operator SFR are guaranteed a job at one of the three new owners of the company, according to information reported by La Tribune. Bouygues Telecom, Iliad (Free) and Orange have agreed to take on around 3,000 SFR employees upon completing the takeover agreed earlier this month. That compares to over 8,000 in total employed at SFR. Negotiations with labour representatives on the terms of the deal started 24 June at SFR's head office.

Telefonica completes nationwide rollout of 17 edge nodes in Spain
SPAIN 12:04

Telefonica completes nationwide rollout of 17 edge nodes in Spain

Telefonica said it has completed the deployment of 17 edge computing nodes across Spain, part of a national Edge Plan announced earlier this year to accelerate digital transformation and strengthen technological sovereignty by converting legacy copper exchanges into mini data centres. The nodes, distributed across major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, Seville, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Bilbao, Valladolid, Gijón, La Coruña, Terrassa, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Nokia, Databricks outline vendor-agnostic data flow to support cross-domain telecoms automation
GLOBAL 11:48

Nokia, Databricks outline vendor-agnostic data flow to support cross-domain telecoms automation

Nokia and Databricks announced the completion of a proof of concept (PoC) trial aimed at maturing a substrate-agnostic data framework to support AI-driven autonomous networks. The ability to deploy varied data operations platforms would help carriers achieve scale in multi-agent AI workloads, while enabling real-time data ingestion to feed network parameters into cross-domain automation tools. Engineering teams from the respective partners have compiled a real-time performance management use case to trial t

Telenor wins 5G router comparison test in Denmark
DENMARK 11:46

Telenor wins 5G router comparison test in Denmark

Telenor said it has come first in a test of 5G routers on the Danish market. It commissioned Belgian network specialist Excentis to conduct the independent analysis, and Telenor's Wi-Fi 7 router received the best marks of the ten devices evaluated. It did particularly well at handling multiple connections at once. 

Norwegian consumer council, tech workers call on govt to strengthen digital sovereignty
NORWAY 11:34

Norwegian consumer council, tech workers call on govt to strengthen digital sovereignty

The Norwegian Consumer Council (Forbrukarradet) and the representative associations of graduates and workers in the tech industry, Tekna and NITO have handed over a series of recommendations to the Minister of Digitalisation Karianne Tung on how the country could strengthen its digital sovereignty. They see a growing vulnerability in public services from the reliance on large, international technology companies, and warned this could result in higher prices, reduced services and risks to security.

TIM to broadcast 'Dear England' exclusively in Italy
ITALY 11:32

TIM to broadcast 'Dear England' exclusively in Italy

TIM (Telecom Italia) said it has reached an agreement with Sony Pictures to air the football-themed series "Dear England – The Penalties of Revenge" exclusively in Italy. The four-episode British miniseries chronicles the rebirth of English football at the hands of an unexpected innovator, national team coach Gareth Southgate.

Telco's value problem: Nearly 50% customers question what they pay for
GLOBAL 11:11

Telco's value problem: Nearly 50% customers question what they pay for

Here's what the Simon-Kucher Global Telecom Study 2026 data says. 

MTS upgrades payment service MTS Flex
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:46

MTS upgrades payment service MTS Flex

Russian operator MTS has upgraded its payment service MTS Flex to support paying purchases in installments over the mobile application My MTS. The option to pay on terminals from the bank Sber also was added. Customers can access MTS Flex in all shops accepting QR codes for payments.

MTN Uganda debuts smart wristbands for student transport
UGANDA 10:45

MTN Uganda debuts smart wristbands for student transport

MTN Uganda has launched the Cashless School Days initiative at Kololo Secondary School, introducing a smart wristband solution designed to make students' daily commutes safer, more convenient, and completely cash-free. Powered by MTN Business, the solution introduces wearable wristband technology that simplifies school transit into a quick "tap-and-go" experience. 

Orange Egypt partners with ministry to launch Start Hub
EGYPT 10:43

Orange Egypt partners with ministry to launch Start Hub

Orange Egypt has formed a strategic partnership with Egypt's ministry of social solidarity to launch Start Hub, an initiative designed to empower university students and recent graduates with the skills to build successful careers. Orange said this strategic partnership underscores its commitment to supporting the government's investment in human capital, youth empowerment, and workforce readiness. The platform offers career guidance, skills development, training, and employment opportunities. 

Vantiva strikes US distribution deal for connected care platform
GLOBAL 10:43

Vantiva strikes US distribution deal for connected care platform

Vantiva has reached a deal to supply its TV-based connected care platform, HomeSight, to an in-home care provider that operates across the US and Canada. California-headquartered Comfort Keepers has more than 600 franchisees and divisions that will now be able to offer HomeSight technology to senior-aged end clients, along with the newly-launched Comfort360 ecosystem designed to streamline connected care services. Launched earlier this month, Comfort360 brings together professional caregiving and curated su

Amdocs,1Finity and Supermicro trial AI-RAN blueprint
GLOBAL 10:41

Amdocs,1Finity and Supermicro trial AI-RAN blueprint

Amdocs said it has completed a live pilot of an AI-RAN blueprint running on open, virtualised 5G infrastructure. The demo was delivered in partnership with Fujitsu's 1Finity, which supplied its Open vRAN radios and software framework, and Supermicro, whose single-rack-unit servers were configured to crunch AI-RAN workloads, using Red Hat's OpenShift and Nvidia GH200 Grace Hopper processors. The platform was configured to connect with a 5G standalone network core.

BRAZIL 10:21

Brasil TecPar activates Brasilia Edge data centre

Brazilian regional broadband operator Brasil TecPar has launched a new edge data centre in Brasília aimed at improving performance, boosting resilience and reducing latency in the Central-West region. In a short statement, the company said the new local processing facility is part of Moveon, a digital evolution programme designed to connect technology, processes and people to deliver measurable business outcomes.

GLOBAL 09:57

ST intros quantum security accelerator for mobile handsets

STMicroelectronics (ST) has unveiled the ST54M, an accelerator chip for implementing quantum-grade security in mobile devices and sensitive use cases such as contactless payments and digital identity tools. The chipset is available immediately for sampling ahead of an envisaged production and certification window in July.

ARGENTINA 09:57

Oracle debuts startup venture in Brazil, Argentina and Colombia

Oracle has launched a new initiative to support high-growth startups in Latin America through its enhanced Oracle PartnerNetwork (eOPN). The programme, called Oracle Startup Growth Engine, aims to help venture-backed companies develop, scale and commercialise applications within Oracle's global partner network.

NETHERLANDS 09:55

Dutch parliament approves funding to study new subsea link to Japan

The Dutch parliament has approved a budget amendment providing funding of EUR 18 million for a study to investigate the potential route for a new subsea cable link to Japan, via the Arctic. The funding is part of efforts to increase digital resilience and support development of the digital economy, a stated aim of the government coalition which took office earlier this year.

EGYPT 09:31

Telecom Egypt to bring FTTH to New Cairo property development

Telecom Egypt (WE) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Vie Communities to develop the digital infrastructure and smart communications architecture across the latter's real estate portfolio. The partnership will debut at Vie Collective in New Cairo, the group's flagship development, and include FTTH with voice, high-speed data and IPTV services. Beyond core connectivity, both entities will collaborate on advanced digital solutions such as home automation and dedicated community mobile applications.

KENYA 09:26

Kenyan parliament approves new national cybersecurity agency

The Kenyan parliament has approved the creation of the National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) by adopting the National Cybersecurity Agency Order, 2026. As an autonomous regulatory body, the NCSA is mandated to coordinate national cybersecurity efforts, conduct technical assessments, and safeguard critical information infrastructure against escalating cyber threats.

URUGUAY 09:24

Antel and Claro launch GSMA Open Gateway in Uruguay

Uruguay has become the latest Latin American country to join the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, with local operators Antel and Claro (America Movil) launching their first application programming interfaces (APIs) under the global framework. The rollout introduces the SIM Swap and Number Verification APIs, part of a growing ecosystem aimed at enabling digital services across markets.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:22

BBC News to increase focus on international viewers

BBC News plans to target overseas viewers at it looks to boost its finances by increasing international commercial revenue, reports The Telegraph newspaper. At a meeting with staff on the afternoon of 23 June, BBC News interim CEO Johnathan Munro said the BBC News channel needs to be targeted more at international audiences, which have grown by "several millions", which can deliver value. He also said this would allow the BBC to generate commercial income from its news channel overseas by showing advertisin

NIGERIA 09:15

Nigeria tightens telecom ownership rules with new pre-approval mandate

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced a new compliance mandate requiring telecommunications companies to secure regulatory approval before modifying their ownership structures. According to a joint statement, any proposed transfer of ownership or control involving 10 percent or more of a licensed telecom company's total share capital must receive a "Letter of No Objection" from the NCC before the transaction can be registered by the CAC. The

JAPAN 09:11

Nvidia details partnership agentic telecoms activity at DTW 2026

Nvidia is spotlighting agentic telecoms projects from across its partnership ecosystem at the 2026 DTW Ignite in Copenhagen. The firm is focusing on an iterative shift in telecom operations, as carriers migrate from task-centric GenAI to the higher grades of autonomous reasoning offered by AI agents in order to execute broader, multi-step decisions. Nvidia argues the agentic era will be defined by end-to-end tools that handle telecoms functions from start to finish, while operating securely in line with ser

NIGERIA 09:03

Dimension Data launches NGN 5 bln bond issue to support Nigerian expansion

Dimension Data SPV Funding has launched a NGN 5 billion corporate bond to support investment in Nigeria, Leadership reported. Managed by Pathway Advisors, the three-year bond is the first tranche of a wider NGN 20 billion infrastructure programme. TThis bond offers a coupon rate between 18.50 percent and 20.00 percent per annum, payable semi-annually, with the final rate to be fixed after the book-building finishes on 29 June.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:03

BBC Sport digital platforms see millions of users for World Cup

The BBC has seen the opening week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup drive millions of people to BBC Sport digital platforms and visualised podcasts. On Wednesday 17 June, when England played their first group match of the tournament, over 3 million users visited the BBC for live pages, video and analysis. This is the biggest day for BBC Sport since 14 July 2024, when England played Spain in the 2025 Euro final, and Alcaraz and Djokovic played in the Wimbledon final.

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