MTS covers 94,000 households with GPON network in Moscow in 2025
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12 JAN

MTS covers 94,000 households with GPON network in Moscow in 2025

Russian operator MTS covered 94,000 households with its fixed internet network in the city and region of Moscow in 2025, reports Msk.kp.ru. The coverage now reaches over 5.3 million households there. Around 312 km of fibre-optic network was built by the operator there in 2025, and 200 apartment buidlings were connected to the GPON network.

Play ends reliance on roaming as network reaches maturity
POLAND 12 JAN

Play ends reliance on roaming as network reaches maturity

The Iliad Group announced two major milestones in the development of its telecom infrastructure in Poland, further reinforcing the group's strategy to build one of Europe's most advanced, resilient and energy-efficient networks. Its subsidiary Play has successfully launched a 1.2 Tbps connection in its backbone network — the highest capacity ever deployed on its infrastructure. At the same time, Play has surpassed the symbolic threshold of 13,000 base stations, marking a decisive step toward full technologi

Altice revives OXG Glasfaser stake sale process - report
GERMANY 12 JAN

Altice revives OXG Glasfaser stake sale process - report

Telecom billionaire Patrick Drahi is reviving the process to sell Altice's 50 percent stake in its German fibre-optic expansion joint venture, OXG Glasfaser, according to a report in the FT. The other 50 percent of the venture is in the hands of Vodafone.  According to the FT, Drahi has sent teaser documents to potential buyers in recent weeks as he is keen to divest the stake to reduce debt amounting to more than USD 50 billion. OXG is valued at around EUR 2 billion, according to New Street Research. Infra

IQE expects FY sales in upper forecast range, reports non-binding takeover interest
GLOBAL 12 JAN

IQE expects FY sales in upper forecast range, reports non-binding takeover interest

IQE, a London-listed supplier of epitaxial wafers for compound semiconductors, said in a trading update it now expects full-year sales and earnings to finish at the higher end of its prior guidance. The company calculates turnover will arrive at around GBP 97 million, above the midpoint of its revised GBP 90 -100 million estimate, while adjusted EBITDA will finish at GBP 2 million or greater. IQE had projected the latter metric to range from a GBP 5 million loss to a GBP 2 million profit.

Openreach broadband traffic up 5% in 2025, FTTP takes majority for first time
UNITED KINGDOM 12 JAN

Openreach broadband traffic up 5% in 2025, FTTP takes majority for first time

New data from Openreach shows that its full-fibre network is now carrying more data than older copper and hybrid fibre technologies for the first time. Broadband usage on the Openreach network jumped by 4.8 percent in 2025 to 108,599 PB of data, including a record 10,317 PB in December alone. Full-fibre usage increased by 40 percent in 2025, overtaking older fixed broadband technologies in late-October. The average full-fibre customer uses an average of 22.1 GB data per day.

Dhiraagu offers smart cameras in Limitehneh Fibre Broadband promotion with chance to win big TV
MALDIVES 12 JAN

Dhiraagu offers smart cameras in Limitehneh Fibre Broadband promotion with chance to win big TV

Maldivian operator Dhiraagu has announced a promotion for its Limitehneh Fibre Broadband packages for a limited period, under which it is offering free smart cameras and the chance to win a 65-inch "smart" television set through weekly draws. Running until 31 January, it applies to customers subscribing to new connections or upgrading to higher speed packages. Those who sign up to a new Limitehneh Fibre Broadband package at 30 Mbps or faster will receive a free indoor smart camera and those choosing package

Fastweb+Vodafone debuts new Sinner-backed convergent plus energy offer
ITALY 12 JAN

Fastweb+Vodafone debuts new Sinner-backed convergent plus energy offer

Italian operator Fastweb+Vodafone has launched a new advertising campaign starring tennis player Jannik Sinner and TV presenter Alessandro Cattelan, longstanding ambassadors of Fastweb and Vodafone Italia respectively, to promote its latest residential convergent offering. The corresponding ad features Sinner calling Cattelan, who responds by introducing three boys representing mobile, landline and energy services.

TIM hikes price of further landline plans by up to EUR 5/mth
ITALY 12 JAN

TIM hikes price of further landline plans by up to EUR 5/mth

Telecom Italia (TIM) has announced on its website that more existing landline customers will be subject to a price increase of EUR 2.99 to EUR 5 a month (including VAT) applied to their plans starting 01 February. The company attributed the increase to "economic needs arising from the need to sustain the investments connected to the increase in data traffic".

T-Mobile leads Polish fixed and mobile internet speeds in 2025 - Speedtest.pl
POLAND 9 JAN

T-Mobile leads Polish fixed and mobile internet speeds in 2025 - Speedtest.pl

T-Mobile Poland supplied the fastest fixed broadband, mobile internet and 5G speeds the country in 2025, according to a study from Speedtest.pl. Orange Poland provided the quickest service on FTTH networks.

FiberCop named Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games partner
ITALY 9 JAN

FiberCop named Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games partner

Italian wholesale fibre operator has become the official Fiber Infrastructure Partner of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games under a new cooperation agreement with the event's Organising Committee. The partnership is designed to highlight FiberCop's role in supporting a global event returning to Italy after two decades.

EU to avoid new rules for big tech in upcoming Digital Networks Act - report
EUROPE 9 JAN

EU to avoid new rules for big tech in upcoming Digital Networks Act - report

Big tech companies will not face any new regulations in the EU under the proposed Digital Networks Act, people with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Despite a push from telecom operators to force large internet groups to contribute to the costs of networks and face the same rules as other communication service providers, the EU is not expected to add to the digital regulation already imposed on big tech in recent years when it unveils the draft DNA later this month, the report said. 

NTT tests IOWN APN-based remote production for school rugby broadcast
JAPAN 9 JAN

NTT tests IOWN APN-based remote production for school rugby broadcast

NTT West has completed a technical trial of a remote broadcast production environment using its IOWN All-Photonics Network (APN) during coverage of the 105th National High School Rugby Football Tournament. The trial was conducted in collaboration with broadcaster Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS). The demonstration involved centralising advanced production functions, including AI-generated super slow-motion video and on-screen caption production, within a data centre rather than deploying them in an outsid

UNITED KINGDOM 9 JAN

LINX outlines 2026 service portfolio and fee changes

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has announced its service portfolio and fees for 2026, detailing changes that affect peering capacity and the bandwidth included with membership. Under the new portfolio, members using 100 GE port access networks will be able to consume 10 Gbps of peering on a 100 GE port. LINX has also increased the amount of service bandwidth included in the monthly membership fee from 2 Gbps to 4 Gbps on a 10 GE port. 

UNITED KINGDOM 8 JAN

Truespeed, Freedom Fibre in talks on merger - report

UK regional operators Truespeed and Freedom Fibre are in talks on a possible merger, Sky News reported. Negotiations between the two companies and their respective shareholders are underway, according to unnamed sources but it was unclear whether they were close to reaching an agreement. If successfully concluded, the merger would create a network with access to more than 400,000 premises.

SPAIN 8 JAN

Vodafone Spain debuts low-cost convergent plan, ad campaign

Vodafone Spain has launched a new advertising campaign dubbed "Break the Rules" for its latest convergent offer with pay-TV content. The corresponding ads feature World Cup-winning Spanish footballer Alexia Putellas and the tagline "Vodafone Quality at Today's Prices".

PERU 8 JAN

Peru launches regional broadband scheme in Ancash

The government of Peru's central Ancash region has announced the launch of a public connectivity scheme to connect 817 public institutions in 481 localities to fibre. The USD 122 million project awarded to YOFC Peru included installing over 1,900 km of fibre-optic cables to ensure educational institutions, health facilities, police stations and other municipal buildings could access connectivity services, benefiting families, students, teachers and public servants alike.

ALBANIA 8 JAN

Vodafone Albania updates GigaFibra packages

Vodafone Albania is updating its GigaFibra packages for business customers, enhancing speeds and integrating security features. The GigaFibra Prime package now includes DDoS Protect Basic at no extra cost. GigaFibra Pro has been renamed GigaFibra Static, and GigaFibra Prime has become GigaFibra Protect. Current customers can keep their existing plans if they choose not to switch to the new portfolio when renewing their contracts. The speeds of the packages range from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps, priced from ALL 4.50

FINLAND 8 JAN

Finnish police suspect aggravated criminal damage against Elisa cable in December incident

Finnish police say that the National Bureau of Investigation (Keskusrikospoliisi) seized the Fitburg cargo ship on 07 January. The vessel was suspected of damaging a submarine telecommunications cable belonging to Elisa in the Baltic Sea on 31 December. At this stage, the police are investigating the incident as aggravated criminal damage, attempted aggravated criminal damage, and aggravated interference with telecommunications.

TOGO 8 JAN

Canal Plus acquires GVA's Canalbox fibre business in Togo

Canal Plus will take control of Group Vivendi Africa's (GVA) Canalbox fibre business in Togo, TogoFirst reported citing approval by the Togolese government on 31 December 2025. This change in Canalbox's ownership structure follows the restructuring of Vivendi Group, which decided in December 2024 to split into several independent entities.

SPAIN 8 JAN

Finetwork launches gigabit plan with two mobile lines for under EUR 30

Spanish operator Finetwork has announced the launch of two new low-cost convergent plans less than a couple of months after Vodafone Spain (Zegona) took over the brand. Both come with two mobile lines with 50GB of data each plus 600 Mbps fibre for EUR 25 a month and 1 Gbps for EUR 30.

AUSTRALIA 8 JAN

SMAP deploys world's deepest fibre branching unit

The SMAP submarine cable system in Australia has deployed what it claims is the world's deepest next-generation branching unit, with installation completed at the Adelaide branch site at depths exceeding 5,000 metres. The X-BU, is designed to combine electrical and optical switching functions within a single wet body, supporting high fibre-count systems such as SMAP's 16 fibre pairs. By integrating both switching capabilities in one structure, the design is intended to simplify deployment, operation and mai

NORWAY 7 JAN

Three Norwegian broadband providers decline to open up networks

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom has announced a consultation an updated proposal for broadband deregulation, with a 10 February deadline for comments. Voluntary opening of Norwegian fibre networks makes it possible to merge several geographic markets, and these are deemed to be moving towards sustainable competition. However, the regional providers Tussa IKT, Tafjord Connect and NEAS are not providing access to their networks voluntarily, and have particularly strong market positions in their areas, so Nk

UNITED STATES 7 JAN

Ekinops installs coherent 400G drivers for Kentucky fibre operator MuniNet

MuniNet, a municipal fibre internet provider responsible for infrastructure in western Kentucky, has adopted Ekinops' 400G coherent optical transport to support the roll out of network upgrades. Ekinops said this deployment would ramp up capacity in MuniNet's existing fibre footprint, which supplies wholesale 5G backhaul and cloud connectivity services as well as high-speed broadband. MuniNet selected its product as it believes it is capable of meeting immediate bandwidth appetite while ensuring flexibility

LATVIA 7 JAN

Arelion restores cable between Latvia and Lithuania

Lithuanian telecommunications regulator RRT said that connectivity over a fibre-optic line connecting the city of Liepaja in Latvia and the town of Sventoji in Lithuania has been restored and is stable. This follows an incident registered on 04 January. The subsea cable belonging to Arelion was damaged, but part of its fibres were unaffected.

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