FTTP broadband coverage reaches 84.5% of UK premises - Point Topic
UNITED KINGDOM 15:04

FTTP broadband coverage reaches 84.5% of UK premises - Point Topic

Total FTTP broadband coverage reached 84.5 percent of UK premises in Q2 2026, compared to 83 percent in Q1, according to the latest research from Point Topic. The Openreach FTTP network footprint reached 22.8 million UK premises at end-June 2026, up 2.8 percent from Q1 2026. This is much slower than the 6.3 percent growth registered in Q1 2026. 

Global broadband access equipment market down 3% in Q2 - Dell'Oro
GLOBAL 14:43

Global broadband access equipment market down 3% in Q2 - Dell'Oro

The global market for broadband access equipment was worth USD 4.5 billion in Q2 2026, down 3 percent from the year-earlier quarter, according to the latest research from Dell'Oro Group. The report shows that telecoms and cable operators in North America are bucking this trend and investing heavily in PON equipment as fibre customers continue to grow. 

Verizon signs new multi-year optical fibre supply deal with Corning
UNITED STATES 14:21

Verizon signs new multi-year optical fibre supply deal with Corning

Verizon has signed a new multi-year, multi-billion dollar contract with Corning for the delivery of over 80 million miles of high-density optical fibre and connectivity solutions between 2027 and 2032. This includes Corning Contour Flow Cable, which allows Verizon to install more optical fibre in conduit pathways. Verizon will use the equipment to expand fibre broadband access for households and businesses across the US, and build a national long-haul backbone network to support AI hyperscalers.

Claro Colombia-Azteca deal poses 'significant' vertical risks - CRC
COLOMBIA 10:11

Claro Colombia-Azteca deal poses 'significant' vertical risks - CRC

Colombia's communications sector watchdog CRC has published a technical opinion warning of the "significant" vertical risks posed by Claro's proposed acquisition of wholesale fibre provider Azteca Comunicaciones. Earlier this year, Claro said it intended to acquire the telecommunications assets of Azteca Comunicaciones Colombia and Total Play Comunicaciones Colombia, owned by Mexican conglomerate Grupo Salinas. 

Movistar Spain offering free WiFi 7 router upgrade to selected subs
SPAIN 08:52

Movistar Spain offering free WiFi 7 router upgrade to selected subs

Movistar Spain (Telefonica) has started offering free equipment upgrades to selected existing customers, reports website Banda Ancha, citing customer notifications. According to the report, fibre and convergent subscribers are now being invited to upgrade their router to the latest WiFi 7 model at no extra charge via the Mi Movistar customer services app.

Sky Italia gives away EUR 100 voucher to new Wifi subs
ITALY 08:24

Sky Italia gives away EUR 100 voucher to new Wifi subs

Sky Italia has relaunched promotion to persuade existing TV subscribers to sign up to its 'Sky Wifi' fixed broadband service. Under the offer running until at least 20 September, customers who activate a Sky Wifi plan will receive a free EUR 100 Amazon voucher as well as lower monthly payments.

FIbrus launches new Netgem Pleio-powered TV service
UNITED KINGDOM 08:06

FIbrus launches new Netgem Pleio-powered TV service

Fibrus, Northern Ireland-based full-fibre broadband provider, is launching a new TV service called Fibrus TV, powered by Netgem's Pleio entertainment platform. This marks Fibrus' entry into the TV market, with the service available exclusively to Fibrus broadband customers. It will be offered as an add-on for new and existing customers from mid-September from GBP 7.99 per month. 

NBI completes main fibre network build in County Laois
IRELAND 07:52

NBI completes main fibre network build in County Laois

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has completed the main network build works for the National Broadband Plan (NBP) rural fibre network in County Laois. This follows the completion of build works in Monaghan, Waterford, Westmeath, Meath, Tipperary, Longford and Kilkenny counties. 

SoftBank achieves domestic first for three-generation PON coexistence
JAPAN 06:09

SoftBank achieves domestic first for three-generation PON coexistence

SoftBank has completed a field trial in which GPON, XGS-PON and 50G-PON were operated over the same optical fibre using a single optical transceiver, in what it claims is a domestic first in Japan. The trial was conducted on optical fibre connected to SoftBank's commercial network equipment, with Nokia supplying the tri-rate optical transceiver, 50G-PON equipment and a research system for future 100G-PON technology. The configuration allows existing GPON and XGS-PON services to continue while 50G-PON is add

Telstra and Ciena transmit 1.6 Tbps over 1,100km
AUSTRALIA 05:40

Telstra and Ciena transmit 1.6 Tbps over 1,100km

Telstra has transmitted four 400GbE services over a single 1.6 Tbps wavelength across approximately 1,100 km between Melbourne and Sydney, using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme technology on a live production network. The transmission used L-band spectrum alongside Telstra's existing C-band infrastructure, with no regeneration required. Telstra said the use of Ciena's 6500 Reconfigurable Line System enabled the expansion into L-band, potentially doubling the usable spectrum and allowing up to twice the capacity

Dutch Consumer Fixed Telephony 2026-Q2
NETHERLANDS 7 SEP

Dutch Consumer Fixed Telephony 2026-Q2

This report analyses developments in the Dutch consumer market for fixed telephony in the second quarter of 2026, and compares the findings with previous quarters. Its offers analyse of connections and revenues and includes a five year forecast for consumer fixed telephony connections and revenues, divided by technology. The analysis is based on Telecompaper's continuous research into the development of the Dutch communication services market.

Kazakhtelecom expands fixed-wireless, fibre coverage
KAZAKHSTAN 7 SEP

Kazakhtelecom expands fixed-wireless, fibre coverage

Kazakhstan national operator Kazakhtelecom announced it has deployed 14 new fixed-wireless access base stations in six regions across the country. More than 7,200 additional households have been covered. Work was carried out by the subsidiary of the operator Auyl Telecom, in the Almaty, Kyzylorda, Aktobe, Zhetyus, Pavlodar and West Kazakhstan regions. By the end of this year, 120 additional villages are planned to be covered.

UKRAINE 7 SEP

Ukrainian telecom market grows 14% in H1

Revenues on the Ukrainian telecommunications market totaled UAH 69.2 billion in the first half of this year, up by 13.7 percent year-on-year, according to data from the national telecom regulator NKEK. Mobile revenues increased 12.7 percent to UAH 43.9 billion, despite a 3 percent fall in the mobile subscriber base to 46.4 million. This was helped by ARPU rising to UAH 157.6 against UAH 135.6 a year earlier, an increase of 16.3 percent. The key drivers were greater mobile data volumes and roaming services.

IRELAND 7 SEP

Siro calls for gigabit connectivity support in 2027 Budget

Siro, Irish wholesale fibre network operator, has called on the Irish government to include support for gigabit connectivity in the 2027 Budget. ComReg data shows that FTTP broadband is now available to 86 percent of all premises in Ireland. However, with network operators expected to complete their commercial fibre broadband roll-outs over the next 12 months, this could still leave 5-10 percent of all premises (100,000-200,000) unable to access full-fibre broadband. 

MALDIVES 7 SEP

Ooredoo Maldives launches 24-hour Supernet service for FDC flat residents

Ooredoo Maldives has announced that residents moving into newly built Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC) flats can receive an Ooredoo SuperNet connection within 24 hours of applying. The fast turnaround ensures instant access for remote work, online learning, entertainment and everyday communication. State-owned FDC was established by presidential decree in 2019 to provide social housing to Maldivian citizens.

DENMARK 7 SEP

Norlys appoints chief information security officer at Sinal

Norlys has announced the appointment of Bo Rising as chief information security officer (CISO) at its wholesale fibre arm Sinal from 17 August. He will ensure a high level of security for the fibre network at this time of geopolitical uncertainty and sharp focus on critical infrastructure. He has worked since 2025 as an independent cybersecurity consultant after founding Rising Security Consulting. From 2022 to 2025, he was deputy director of IT security with responsibility for governance, risk management a

FINLAND 7 SEP

Finland makes fibre available to 23,000 premises under EU RRF scheme from 2022 to 2026

Finnish transport and communications agency Traficom said that fibre connections were made available to almost 23,000 permanent residences, holiday homes and businesses under the European Union's Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)  from 2022 to 2026. Over 2,600 kilometres of new fibre networks were laid nationwide. The programme improved access to fibre broadband in sparsely populated areas lacking commercial deployment.

SPAIN 7 SEP

Movistar Spain launches 2 Gbps fibre for B2B clients

Movistar Spain (Telefonica) has become the latest Spanish operator to officially launch a 2 Gbps fibre rate, joining its existing 600 Mbps, 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps plans. The offer is currently available only for freelancers and business customers in areas covered by the operator's XGS-PON network.

ITALY 7 SEP

TIM offers EUR 100 discount to new WiFi Casa subs

Telecom Italia (TIM) has launched a back-to-school promotion tied to its TIM WiFi Casa fixed broadband portfolio, offering a EUR 100 bonus discount (EUR 5 for 20 months). As a result, new customers pay EUR 24.90 a month instead of the usual price of EUR 31.90 for the first 20 months if they sign up online by 13 September.

ITALY 7 SEP

FiberCop first-half revenues down 4% to EUR 1.79 bln, confirms guidance

Italian wholesale operator FiberCop reported revenues of EUR 1.79 billion in the first half of 2026, down around 4 percent year on year, with organic EBITDA after Lease (EBITDAaL) remaining broadly stable at EUR 810 million. The company spun off from Telecom Italia (TIM) in 2024 said it expects EBITDAaL to grow close to 10 percent year on year in the second half of 2026 thanks to additional services and B2B sales, having recently been awarded a tender to connect a further 700,000 premises in subsidised area

COTE D'IVOIRE 7 SEP

Orange Cote d'Ivoire threatens legal action against civil engineering firm after cable damage in Cocody

Orange Cote d'Ivoire has reported severe cable damage in the Cocody Angre Djorobite area following construction activities by civil engineering firm Espina on 02 September, TechNewsAfrica reported.  Citing recurrent destruction of its fibre infrastructure, the telecommunications operator warned it may pursue legal action against those responsible. The incident cut off fixed, mobile and internet services for over 1,121 customers in the Angre Djorobite 1 neighbourhood.

AUSTRALIA 7 SEP

Vocus reroutes traffic following Australia Singapore Cable fault

Australian operator Vocus is investigating a fault on the Australia-Singapore Cable (ASC) that has disrupted internet, wavelength and Ethernet services between Perth and Singapore. Vocus said the fault appears to be a subsea cable break in Indonesian waters between Anyer and Singapore. Internet traffic has been rerouted via alternate paths, while wavelength and Ethernet services remain unavailable. 

UNITED KINGDOM 4 SEP

BDUK launches latest review of gigabit infrastructure roll-out

Building Digital UK (BDUK) has launched the latest National Rolling Open Market Review, requesting suppliers to submit information about their existing and planned gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure build across the UK over the next three years. The review takes places three times a year - in January, May and September. This latest review focuses on the following areas  - Wales, SW England, SE England, Scotland, N Ireland, NW England, NE England, London England, East of England, Yorkshire and the Humb

IRELAND 4 SEP

Ireland ends Q2 with 1.13 million FTTP subscriber lines - ComReg

The number of FTTP subscriber lines in Ireland reached 1.13 million in Q2 2026 to account for 63 percent of all fixed broadband subscriber lines, according to the latest market data report from regulator ComReg. Total fixed broadband subscriber lines were up 4 percent year-on-year to 1.79 million. 

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