Iliad vehicle Freya brings Tele2 stake into line with voting rights holding
EUROPE 09:49

Iliad vehicle Freya brings Tele2 stake into line with voting rights holding

Freya Investissement said it has begun to raise its economic ownership of Tele2 in order to bring it into line with the number of voting rights that it holds. Freya is a special investment vehicle owned by Iliad and owns approximately 19 percent of the shares in the operator but 27 percent of the votes, with a reference date of 06 February 2026. It intends to expand its stake to 27 percent within the next few months.

Dutch parliament backs public broadcaster working more with streamers
NETHERLANDS 09:46

Dutch parliament backs public broadcaster working more with streamers

The Dutch parliament approved a resolution calling on the public broadcaster NPO to work on establishing a public-private partnership with streaming companies. The aim is to expand its resources and reach, building on previous joint productions with international groups. The NPO and its members, with government support, is expected to present a proposal before the parliament's summer recess. 

NTT Data acquires Zero&One to accelerate cloud growth across Middle East
MIDDLE EAST 09:41

NTT Data acquires Zero&One to accelerate cloud growth across Middle East

NTT Data has acquired Zero&One, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) premier tier services partner in the MENA region. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dubai, Zero&One is a leading regional cloud consultancy, NTT said. The company holds nine AWS competencies and was one of the first in the region to achieve the AWS Generative AI Competency. In 2025, Zero&One was named AWS's MENA Consulting Partner of the Year and received the Rising Star Partner of the Year (Consulting) and Design Partner of the Year awards at

Capgemini achieves Google Distributed Cloud air-gapped partner status
GLOBAL 09:40

Capgemini achieves Google Distributed Cloud air-gapped partner status

IT services and consulting group Capgemini has expanded its long-standing partnership with Google Cloud by becoming a Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) air-gapped operator. This gives Capgemini's clients access to Google's Gemini-based AI capabilities in a sovereign environment, completely isolated from the public internet. The France-based group also plans to establish a Google Sovereign Cloud Delivery Practice and Centre of Excellence, which will provide guidance on meeting stringent requirements for data se

Rogers offers Luna cloud gaming service to all Xfinity customers
CANADA 09:35

Rogers offers Luna cloud gaming service to all Xfinity customers

Rogers Communications has announced the launch of the Amazon Luna Cloud Gaming app on the Xfinity entertainment platform in Canada. The Luna gaming app started rolling out on selected Xfinity devices in late-2025, and is now available for all Xfinity customers. This adds a cloud gaming experience to the TV, sports and entertainment offering on Xfinity.

Germany wants streaming providers to invest 8% of revenues in domestic productions
GERMANY 09:34

Germany wants streaming providers to invest 8% of revenues in domestic productions

The German government wants to require streaming services and broadcasters to invest 8 percent of their annual revenues in domestic film productions, to support the local audiovisual industry. The government also intends to set sub-quotas for investing in German-language content, productions of independent producers, and new works, along with new requirements for fair rights sharing with independent producers. The rules may be relaxed for groups that commit to a higher investment, at 12 percent of their ann

Telenor IoT surpasses 30 mln connected units globally
GLOBAL 09:31

Telenor IoT surpasses 30 mln connected units globally

Telenor IoT said it has now exceeded 30 million connected units under deployment worldwide, including True and Celcom Digi, after accelerating its growth in the past year through strategic initiatives. The company says it continues to strengthen its presence in key markets, including the US and Asia, supported by local teams and enhanced network access in regions with roaming restrictions. Telenor IoT is part of the group's Amp division.

Hungary consults on renewal of licences for 2,100 MHz band
HUNGARY 09:27

Hungary consults on renewal of licences for 2,100 MHz band

Hungary's Magyar Telekom announced it is negotiating with the National Media and Infocommunications Authority to renew its licence for 2x10 MHz frequency blocks in the 2,100 MHz band, which are set to expire on 30 June 2027. The usage rights for nine 5 MHz duplex blocks in the 2,100 MHz frequency band are currently held by three licensees. The authority intends to renew these rights for the current licensees, and a draft decision is available for review. Interested parties may submit comments on the draft d

AT&T launches amiGO Jr Phone for children up to 12 years
UNITED STATES 09:26

AT&T launches amiGO Jr Phone for children up to 12 years

AT&T has launched the amiGO Jr Phone, a simple smartphone made for children and designed to give parents more control and choice. The phone was developed with Samsung and provides safety features for parents. The free AT&T amiGO app allows them to manage screentime, settings and apps from their own device; and activate features such as location sharing, Schedules and Safe Zones. 

Garrido takes over as head of Chile's Subtel
CHILE 09:26

Garrido takes over as head of Chile's Subtel

The administration of Chile's president-elect José Antonio Kast has announced the appointment of Romina Garrido as Undersecretary of Telecommunications of Chile and head of sector watchdog Subtel, replacing Claudio Araya. A lawyer by trade, Garrido was previously legislative advisor linked to the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications and has worked extensively on public policies related to data protection and privacy.

Portuguese regulator suggests temporary national roaming after storms
PORTUGAL 09:24

Portuguese regulator suggests temporary national roaming after storms

Portuguese telecom regulator Anacom has issued recommendations to operators and proposals to the government aimed at quickly restoring services in the event of an emergency and reducing the impact on end-users. This follows disruptions to services caused by storms Kristin and Leonardo. A key recommendation is for operators to implement temporary national roaming agreements, allowing users to access other available networks when their primary service is unavailable.

ThePhoneLab names head of partnerships
NETHERLANDS 09:21

ThePhoneLab names head of partnerships

ThePhoneLab has named Leon Bosch as Head of Partnerships. He will focus on working with insurers and ICT suppliers, to support the Dutch company's goal of creating a national network of walk-in repair services for business customers and their staff. Organisations can have their mobile devices repaired in 16 outlets already, with a centralised system for handling the associated admin. The group expects to open another six outlets this year. 

NETHERLANDS 09:18

NS adopts publicroam system for safe Wi-Fi access

The rail operator NS in the Netherlands has adopted the publicroam standard for Wi-Fi access at its offices, maintenance sites and 83 stations. The system is designed for employees, as an automatic, secure log-in option, and also allows public access at selected locations, such as waiting rooms.

GLOBAL 09:18

Apple Sports app updated to include golf event scores

Apple has added golf to the list of supported sports on the Apple Sports app for iPhone users. This provides fans with live scores from all official PGA Tour and LPGA Tour events, starting with the PGA Tour's WM Phoenix Open (05-08 February). The latest Apple Sports update also adds other European soccer federation cups - Copa del Rey, Coppa Italia, Coupe de France, and DFB-Pokal.

GLOBAL 09:13

STMicroelectronics to supply AWS with next-gen semiconductor packages, issues share purchase warrants

Amazon Web Services has agreed an expanded supplier relationship with STMicroelectronics to source semiconductor products, aiming to enhance compute performance and data throughput in its global fleet of data centres. The deal terms stipulate that ST will issue warrants to AWS amounting to an option to purchase up to 24.8 million ordinary shares in its business. These warrants will become eligible for activation in multiple tranches over the term of this multi-year agreement, with vesting mainly tied to inv

UNITED KINGDOM 09:12

EE upgrades trade-in to support expansion into gaming, tech

BT Group's mobile network EE has upgraded its trade-in experience to support an expansion from mobile into wider technology and gaming devices. EE has redesigned trade-in as a unified marketplace, offering a fully integrated solution across its website and app. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:11

MTS adds new anti-fraud option to family plan

Russian operator MTS has launched a new anti-fraud function for subscribers connected to the service 'Guard+ For Families'. The service will send customers SMS and push-messages if their family members on the account receive suspected fraud messages. The subscription also includes a service blocking unwanted calls, as well as insurance cover for telephone fraud. The monthly subscription costs RUB 249.

BELARUS 09:10

Belarus's beCloud reaches 94.5% territorial coverage with 7,600 LTE base stations

Belarus' state-owned infrastructure operator beCloud said it has reached more than 7,600 LTE base stations across the country. LTE covers 99.6 percent of the country's population and 94.5 percent of the area, and around 73 percent of mobile data traffic was transferred over the 4G network in 2025. The data traffic over 4G grew by almost 18 percent year-on-year, as the user base exceeded 7.1 million at the end of 2025.

PORTUGAL 09:07

DStelecom expands fibre network around Vila Flor

Portugal's DStelecom is expanding its fibre-optic network to six villages in Vila Flor (Assares, Candoso, Carvalho de Egas, Lodoes, Roios, and Sampaio), bringing high-speed internet to these rural areas for the first time. The project, expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter, will also boost existing network capacity in Vila Flor and Nabo. This investment covers approximately 1,300 new homes, bringing the total coverage in Vila Flor to about 5,200 homes, or 80 percent of the municipality.

UZBEKISTAN 09:05

Ucell offers unlimed 5G for new Bor subscribers

Uzbekistan operator Ucell has introduced a promotion to customers connecting to its tariff line Bor, giving the new subscribers  unlimited 5G services until the end of this year. The  promotion is valid for new connections to prepaid Bor 60, Bor 80, Bor 110 and Bor 160 plans until 15 March. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:04

Russian mobile operators increase download speeds in 2025 - study

Russian mobile operators increased download speeds by 10 to 14 percent in 2025, according to a study from the agency TelecomDaily. The average speeds reached 24 to 36 Mbps. Measurements were carried out throughout the year on all mobile networks across the country using the local service Megabitus. The service was launched as a replacement for SpeedTest, which is blocked by the federal telecommunications regulator Roskomnadzor since July 2025.

UKRAINE 09:03

Kyivstar serves customers in sign language at shops

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar has introduced service for customers with limited hearing in its shops in eight cities across the country. The project implemented in cooperation with the NGO Public Movement "Social Unity" offers synced online translation in sign language for customers there. The option is available in two shops each in Kiev and Dnipro, as well as in shops in Ivano-Frankivsk, Bar, Lviv, Vinnitsya, Lutsk and Kharkiv. 

UZBEKISTAN 09:01

Uztelecom opens new service centre in Namangan

Uzbekistan national operator Uztelecom has opened its new service centre in the city of Namangan. All services from the operator, including its fixed, mobile, cloud and security services, can be aquired.

GLOBAL 09:00

BeIN Media obtains rights to 2026 Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour and FIP World Cup

BeIN Media Group has secured all the rights to broadcast the 2026 Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour and 2026 FIP World Cup in 39 territories in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Tuerkiye, Asia-Pacific (APAC) and North America. Fans will be able to watch the coverage on BeIN Sports as well as on the TOD OTT platform in the MENA region.

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Background

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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