UK telcos sign govt charter to stopin-contract price increases
UNITED KINGDOM 16:04

UK telcos sign govt charter to stopin-contract price increases

The UK government has secured commitments from leading broadband and mobile operators to stop unexpected bill increases under the new Telecoms Consumer Charter. Telecoms providers including BT, VodafoneThree, Virgin Media O2, TalkTalk and Sky, have all signed the new Charter. It is also supported by the Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) and Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) trade groups.

Radcom meets FY guidance as Q4 sales rise 16%
GLOBAL 15:57

Radcom meets FY guidance as Q4 sales rise 16%

Radcom reported fourth-quarter revenues of USD 18.9 million, up 15.9 percent year-on-year. Its FY25 turnover climbed 17.2 percent to USD 71.5 million, reaching a record high and finishing in the upper half of Radcom's 15-18 percent growth estimate. The company has achieved sales growth in each of the last six fiscal years.

ECJ allows WhatsApp to appeal EUR 225 million privacy fine
EUROPE 15:55

ECJ allows WhatsApp to appeal EUR 225 million privacy fine

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has given WhatsApp the go-ahead to challenge a EUR 225 million fine imposed by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) in 2021 for breaching EU GDPR data privacy laws. The ECJ ruled that the company had a right to contest the fine, overturning the decision of the lower General Court, and referring the case back to the General Court for a ruling on its merits. 

T-Mobile Poland offers double-play promo with Hisense TVs
POLAND 15:54

T-Mobile Poland offers double-play promo with Hisense TVs

T-Mobile Poland has introduced a promotion for new subscribers of its double-play service with fixed broadband and MagentaTV, offering free service for six months as well as . Customers also get a discount on buying a new TV from Hisense. 

E& and TNS Global launch 'South Route' to boost Central Asia connectivity
KAZAKHSTAN 15:46

E& and TNS Global launch 'South Route' to boost Central Asia connectivity

E& Carrier & Wholesale, the international wholesale arm of E& Group and TNS Global, an international carrier in Central Asia, have announced a collaboration to launch a new route between Kazakhstan and the UAE. The new South Route expands digital pathways between Central Asia and the Middle East, offering customers greater path diversity, resilience and low-latency connectivity.

Channel 4 streaming viewer minutes up 25% in January
UNITED KINGDOM 15:39

Channel 4 streaming viewer minutes up 25% in January

UK broadcaster Channel 4 said streaming viewer minutes were up 25 percent year-on-year in January 2026, outgrowing all other major streamers. Views of full episodes of Channel 4 shows on YouTube were up 15 percent year-on-year in January. Viewers aged 16-34 streamed half (50%) of their total Channel 4 viewing in January, more than any other commercial broadcaster. The metrics are based on data collected by TV ratings agency Barb.

T-Mobile upgrades targets for 2027 on shift to 'more for more' strategy
UNITED STATES 15:29

T-Mobile upgrades targets for 2027 on shift to 'more for more' strategy

T-Mobile US has updated its financial targets at an investor meeting, saying it expects to exceed the targets given in its last strategic update in 2024. The higher growth is fueled by increasing lines and spending per account and leveraging its recent network investments to expand in broadband and business services. It now expects average annual growth of 6 percent in service revenues and 9 percent in adjusted EBITDA after leases, leading to around 10 percent annual growth in adjusted free cash flow for th

Kcom unveils new online safety mascot for Safer Internet Day
UNITED KINGDOM 15:18

Kcom unveils new online safety mascot for Safer Internet Day

Kcom has unveiled a new online safety champion to mark Safer Internet Day (10 February). The new mascot, Komit, joined 50 primary school children and HEY Children's University at the MKM Stadium in Hull on 10 February to take part in a series of online safety activities with Kcom experts. 

Cornerstone to deploy micro-edge cloud infrastructure
UNITED KINGDOM 15:02

Cornerstone to deploy micro-edge cloud infrastructure

Cornerstone, UK digital infrastructure group, has announced a partnerships with StonesThro, specialist digital infrastructure consultancy, to explore how nationally distributed micro-edge cloud infrastructure can boost the UK's data sovereignty and digital resilience. The partnership will examine how micro-edge cloud computing can be deployed at scale across Cornerstone's national estate, creating a more resilient, distributed digital infrastructure.

Internet Society to provide USD 40 mln funding for online safety from 2026 to 2029
GLOBAL 15:00

Internet Society to provide USD 40 mln funding for online safety from 2026 to 2029

The Internet Society has announced its Safer Internet Initiative, a global, multi-year project offering targeted funding, targeted training and targeted advocacy. From 2026 to 2029, the Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation will direct over USD 40 million to safer internet programmes by combining its resources and donor partnerships. Internet Society chapters, special interest groups and other partners already teach seniors, women, refugees, youths and other groups about how to stay safe onli

T-Mobile US to roll out 5G-A embedded AI features, including in-call translation, by end-2026
UNITED STATES 14:59

T-Mobile US to roll out 5G-A embedded AI features, including in-call translation, by end-2026

T-Mobile US is claiming a world first with plans to deploy real-time and agentic AI services embedded directly into its 5G-Advanced network before year-end. The initiative gives customers access to AI features without downloading apps or upgrading hardware. It gets underway with a beta programme for T-Mobile's Live Translation feature, enabling real-time translation in phone calls in over 50 languages. Sign-ups to the beta have already started ahead of the planned roll out to select postpaid customers this

Eutelsat and Unconnected.org partner for community Wi-Fi in Africa over satellite internet
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 14:44

Eutelsat and Unconnected.org partner for community Wi-Fi in Africa over satellite internet

Eutelsat and Unconnected.org, a global non-profit organization, entered into a partnership to expand access to community Wi-Fi across Africa leveraging Eutelsat's Konnect high-throughput satellite services. The partnership will launch in Tanzania, where Unconnected.org will introduce the Konnect community Wi-Fi service to local partners, including ISPs, NGOs, system integrators, and government stakeholders, through a commercial model designed to accelerate return on investment, expand digital access in unde

SPAIN 14:41

Linares re-elected head of Spanish industry body DigitalES

Spain's digital industry association DigitalES has announced the re-election of Federico Linares as president for a further two-year stint, with 100 percent of the votes cast. The executive, currently chairman of EY Spain, pledged to continue placing DigitalES at the forefront of digital and technological transformation in Spain, while promoting an ethical digitalisation aimed at fostering both economic growth and social progress.

SAUDI ARABIA 14:41

STC signs 5 deals at domestic investment forum

STC Group said it signed five agreements during the PIF Private Sector Forum 2026 aimed at advancing critical Saudi capabilities. These included enhancing Saudi Arabia's network inspection infrastructure through collaboration with Wire Filter; improving wireless network performance and monitoring with Saudi Net Link; localising the production of CPE in partnership with Huawei and Interkey; localizing technical quality assurance tests with GCC Technical Services Company; and supporting Saudi Arabia's environ

GLOBAL 14:37

Mobileum launches telco AI assistant platform created through Nohold partnership

Mobileum has launched a white-label enterprise AI assistant targeted at telecom operators looking to offer this service under their own brand to business customers. The AI assistant platform is already on sale to Mobilieum's global customer base.

MIDDLE EAST 14:36

Subex seals multi-year business assurance deal with Middle East tier-1 operator

Subex announced a multi-year agreement with an unnamed Middle East operator to supply a modernised business assurance IT stack. The Indian vendor will implement its latest AI-driven business assurance technology and provide ongoing support tailored to revenue protection, risk management and operational transparency. The customer, a long-standing client of Subex's, opted to expand its collaboration having been convinced Subex would be able to preserve its existing live business assurance capabilities by deli

UNITED STATES 14:35

Fubo Sports Network becomes available in core Hulu Live TV subscriptioin

FuboTV says that Fubo Sports Network has now become available to Hulu's Live TV subscribers in the core USD 89.99 a month subscription plan, which also includes full access to the entire Hulu and Disney+ streaming libraries and live sports on ESPN. This is the first synergistic service since the completion of the companies' business combination.

GLOBAL 14:35

Qualinx brings ultra-low-power GNSS innovation to the Netherlands Pavilion during MWC Barcelona 2026

Location services have become fundamental to modern life. From wearables and asset tracking to logistics, mobility and smart infrastructure, accurate positioning underpins a rapidly expanding range of applications. Yet GNSS functionality remains one of the most power-hungry components in connected devices. Dutch semiconductor innovator Qualinx is addressing this challenge head-on.

CHINA 14:33

Dutch court upholds shareholder restrictions at Nexperia pending full investigation into management

A court in the Netherlands has upheld the restrictive measures taken against management at chipmaker Nexperia, owned by Chinese company Wingtech. The enterprise chamber at the Amsterdam court ordered an in-depth investigation into the allegations of mismanagement at Nexperia, and in the mean time the interim measures remain in place. These include a suspension of the CEO in favour of interim management and all but one of the company's shares placed in the hands of a court appointee. Wingtech's subsidiary Yu

UNITED KINGDOM 14:23

DXC Technology opens Customer Experience Center in London

DXC Technology said it is opening a Customer Experience Center (CEC) in London. It will support major public and private sector organisations such as the Metropolitan Police, Network Rail, Barts Health NHS Trust, London Market Insurance Companies, the Ministry of Defence, and the Department of Health & Social Care. DXC said it is hiring 150 AI specialists in the UK and Ireland to help enterprises prioritise and operationalise AI.

ITALY 14:20

TIM offers 50GB of '5G Ultra' data for under EUR 3

Telecom Italia (TIM) has launched a St. Valentine's promo that gives existing customers access to "5G Ultra" speeds of up to 2 Gbps from under EUR 3 a month, reports Mondo Mobile Web. The '50 Giga 5G Silver' bundle comes with 50GB of data a month for a one-off cost of EUR 2.99.

BRAZIL 14:13

IHS Towers sells stake in I-Systems fibre network back to TIM Brasil

IHS Towers has agreed to sell its 51 percent share in the Brazilian optical fibre network provider I-Systems back to TIM Brasil, which already owns the other 49 percent. TIM said it will pay BRL 950 million for the shares, giving it full control of the fibre network to help grow its broadband business. 

GERMANY 14:05

Meta ordered to pay EUR 30 mln to Deutsche Telekom for network services

The Higher Regional Court of Duesseldorf has ruled that Deutsche Telekom is entitled to receive EUR 30 million from Edge Network Services, a subsidiary of Meta, for exchanging data over its network. Telekom demanded the payment from Edge Network Services in compensation for handling data traffic from Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram for a period of over three years. The Higher Regional Court upheld the ruling of the Cologne Regional Court in 2024 granting Telekom a payment of EUR 20 million, as well as agre

ITALY 14:04

WindTre launches 2-for-1 smartphone promo for Valentine's

Italian operator WindTre has launched a time-limited Valentine's Day offer giving new subscribers to some of its plans the opportunity to receive two smartphones for the price of one. As a result, subscribers to the company's EUR 12.99 a month Start Unlimited 5G Easy Pay can receive two Motorola Moto G35 5G devices for EUR 3.99 a month over 36 months, rising to EUR 6.99 for two Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G phones and EUR 7.99 for two Honor 400 Lite handsets.

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Background

9 FEB 01:54

The week in telecoms: hyperscalers vie for capex crown, Telenor and Vodafone profit from smaller footprints

2 FEB 00:45

The week in telecoms: Verizon sparks fears of US price war, Apple beats Samsung in Q4, Telekom ramps up fibre marketing

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