Digital ID specialist Prove expands operations in Dublin
IRELAND 11:37

Digital ID specialist Prove expands operations in Dublin

Prove, global digital ID verification platform provider, has announced an over USD 5 million investment to expand its operations in Dublin, creating 50 new jobs. Prove established a presence in Dublin in 2022, with the local workforce growing by 50 percent in the last six months. The expansion will reinforce Ireland's role as a central hub for product development, and help Prove provide businesses and consumers worldwide with an enhanced digital ID experience.

Orange Poland shareholders approve PLN 800 mln in dividends
POLAND 09:19

Orange Poland shareholders approve PLN 800 mln in dividends

The general shareholders meeting of Orange Poland has adopted a resolution to pay a dividend in the amount of PLN 0.61 per share on 08 July. The total amount of the dividend is PLN 800.538 million. The net profit of Orange Poland totaled PLN 812.854 million in 2025.

Turk Telekom appoints Tecirli as assistant GM for corporate sales
TURKEY 09:11

Turk Telekom appoints Tecirli as assistant GM for corporate sales

Turk Telekom has appointed Feyzullah Tecirli as its assistant general manager for corporate sales. Tecirli previously served as a parliamentary advisor at the Turkish Grand National Assembly. He also served at the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTUK), focusing on new media, digital platforms, and disinformation. He initially worked as an advisor to the President of the Council and was later appointed VP.

KPN, Cirect, Hanab organise 'technicians day' to attract new talent
NETHERLANDS 08:23

KPN, Cirect, Hanab organise 'technicians day' to attract new talent

KPN, Circet and Hanab have organised 'Technicians Day', a new initiative with industry groups to underline the importance of network engineers and technicians. Other participants include Techniek Nederland, Bouwend Nederland and NLconnect. The companies are hoping to raise the profile of the profession, which is key to installing and maintaining telecom equipment, in order to attract new talent to the industry. Together the companies will work on developing recruitment further. 

VodafoneZiggo agrees revised pay deal with union
NETHERLANDS 08:15

VodafoneZiggo agrees revised pay deal with union

VodafoneZiggo has agreed a revised collective labour deal, after union members rejected its initial pact agreed with the union De Unie. The new agreement includes a bigger pay increase for employees of the Dutch operator. Staff will vote on the new proposal 05 May. 

Signal president joins Nokia board as former ABB CFO takes chair role
GLOBAL 10 APR

Signal president joins Nokia board as former ABB CFO takes chair role

Meredith Whittaker, president of messaging app developer Signal, has joined Nokia's board of directors after being confirmed at the Finnish vendor's recent annual general meeting. Whittaker was elected alongside ten members returned to the board for a further one-year term, namely Timo Ahopelto, Elizabeth Crain, Thomas Dannenfeldt, Pernille Erenbjerg, Lisa Hook, Timo Ihamuotila, Mike McNamara, Thomas Saueressig and Kai Oistamo.

Rostelecom, Moscow University of Technology to cooperate on IT studies
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10 APR

Rostelecom, Moscow University of Technology to cooperate on IT studies

Russian national operator Rostelecom said that its subsidiary IT School RTK has signed a cooperation agreement with Moscow University of Technology. The cooperation is focused on improving the quality of IT studies at the university, implementing corporate solutions into the educational process.

Gonzalez named director of Spain's Lowi
SPAIN 9 APR

Gonzalez named director of Spain's Lowi

Vodafone Spain has announced the appointment of Jon González as director of its low-cost brand Lowi, tasked with further accelerating customer acquisition across fibre, mobile and pay-TV. The move is part of Vodafone's strategy under CEO José Miguel García to strengthen Lowi as a key driver of growth in the consumer market.

Telia Finland could cut up to 90 jobs at B2C division
FINLAND 9 APR

Telia Finland could cut up to 90 jobs at B2C division

Telia Finland said it will hold approximately three weeks of talks with a view to cutting up to 90 jobs in its consumer business division, out of 806 altogether. However, around 34 new positions could be created as it make changes to simplify and develop its operation. The negotiations will not affect the store network or customer service.

TDS Telecom makes appointments to senior leadership team
UNITED STATES 9 APR

TDS Telecom makes appointments to senior leadership team

US fibre broadband provider TDS Telecom has made new sales and customer experience appointments to its senior leadership team. This includes the appointment of Mark Nachman as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Sales; Henry Adamson as Vice President (VP) of Customer Service; Meghan Corcoran as VP of Marketing and Product Development; and Ilan Pragaspathy as VP of Growth and Transformation. 

CRA hires former deputy minister to lead AI project
CZECH REPUBLIC 9 APR

CRA hires former deputy minister to lead AI project

The Czech operator Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) has appointed Jan Kavalirek as director for EU AI Affairs. Kavalirek will act as a coordinator of the Czech AI Gigafactory (AIGF) project, responsible for CRA's cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence with commercial partners, state administration and the European Commission to ensure the successful implementation of the project. Kavalirek was previously the Government Commissioner for Artificial Intelligence and Deputy Minister of Industry and Trad

Oviedo named Cirion Chile country manager
CHILE 9 APR

Oviedo named Cirion Chile country manager

Digital infrastructure company Cirion has announced the appointment of Carlos Oviedo Risi as new Country Manager & Sales Director for its Connectivity division in Chile. He will be responsible for leading the company's commercial strategy in the country and strengthening its presence in enterprise internet solutions, international connectivity and access to cloud platforms.

MIDDLE EAST 9 APR

Zain Group AGM elects new board

Zain Group shareholders at the 07 April Annual General Meeting have elected a new board of directors for the next three years. The ten board members met immediately after the AGM and voted in Nour Nael Ahmed Al-Jassim as chairperson and Bader Al-Kharafi as vice-chairperson and group CEO. The group said it plans USD 1.5 billion in targeted investments in network expansion, technology upgrades, fibre deployment, subsea cables and AI and emerging technologies.

GLOBAL 9 APR

Anthropic hires former Microsoft executive to lead infrastructure efforts

Anthropic has appointed former Microsoft executive Eric Boyd as head of infrastructure, according to a LinkedIn post by Boyd and reporting by Bloomberg. Boyd, who spent nearly 17 years at Microsoft, most recently served as a corporate vice president leading the company's Azure AI platform. He will now be responsible for developing the systems required to support Anthropic's expanding AI operations.

INDONESIA 9 APR

Telin launches Telinternship Batch 3.0 internship programme

Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) has launched Telinternship Batch 3.0, a 6-month internship programme designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world industry practice. Following the Telinternship Batch 1.0 and Batch 2.0 programmes in 2024 and 2025, this new batch provides participants with direct involvement in live projects across key business and technical functions within the Telin Group.

UNITED KINGDOM 8 APR

UK govt selects Sir Ian Cheshire as new Ofcom chairman

The UK government has announced Sir Ian Cheshire, former chairman of UK public service broadcaster Channel 4, as the preferred candidate to lead regulator Ofcom. He will be appointed to a 4-year term as Ofcom chairman, subject to a parliamentary pre-appointment hearing. If confirmed, he will take over from Lord Michael Grade, whose terms as Ofcom chair runs until end-April 2026. The chair of Ofcom is paid GBP 120,000 a year for three days a week. 

NETHERLANDS 8 APR

VodafoneZiggo attracts 7,000 customers on Edam-Volendam fibre network

VodafoneZiggo had around 7,000 active customers on the FTTH network in Edam-Volendam at the end of 2025, after adding around 4,500 during the year, the Dutch operator's annual report shows. This is the first third-party fibre network where it offers services. In addition, VodafoneZiggo has built its own FTTH connections to around 20,000 households in new-build housing projects. 

SPAIN 8 APR

Altuna named Euskaltel CEO

Spanish operator MasOrange has announced the appointment of Jasone Altuna as the new CEO of its Basque subsidiary Euskaltel, replacing Jon Ander de las Fuentes, who is also stepping down as chairman. Starting 01 June, Altuna will be tasked with the development of MasOrange's business in the Basque Country and Navarre, while also joining Euskaltel's board.

BAHRAIN 8 APR

Zain Bahrain confirms Al-Ketbi as CEO

Zain Bahrain announced the appointment of Ammar Al-Ketbi as its CEO, making the position permanent after he held the title of acting CEO since March 2025. Al-Ketbi has over 22 years of experience in the telecommunications sector and consumer segment, having joined Zain Bahrain in 2003. He has held several leadership roles across the organization, including retail area manager, manager of indirect sales channels, director of consumer sales, and finally chief consumer marketing and sales officer, a role he he

POLAND 8 APR

Polkomtel reorganises marketing and sales management - report

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has made several management changes in its marketing and B2C units, reports Wirtualnemedia citing a letter to employees. Marketing is now a standalone unit, lead by Karina Jakobiak-Kapusta, with Anna Paczuska as the deputy head. Jakobiak-Kapusta was previously the deputy director of marketing and communication at Polkomtel's parent company, the Polsat Plus Group. 

SINGAPORE 8 APR

StarHub independent non-executive director Guthrie retires

Singapore operator StarHub has announced that its independent non-executive director Michelle Lee Guthrie has retired, effective 30 April. Guthrie, who was appointed to the board in August 2017, will also step down from her role as chairman of StarHub's Organisation Development and Compensation Committee.

BRAZIL 8 APR

BWS IoT names new marketing manager

Brazilian IoT solutions provider BWS IoT is expanding and has hired Rebeca Antunes as its new marketing manager. Antunes brings a strong background in marketing, branding, and demand generation, with previous experience at RedGPS, where she focused on market expansion in Brazil and Latin America. At BWS IoT, her main responsibilities will include enhancing brand positioning, generating demand, increasing institutional visibility, and supporting the company's growth into new markets.

BAHRAIN 8 APR

GBM Bahrain appoints new general manager

Gulf Business Machines (GBM) appointed Ashesh Mukhopadhyay as the General Manager for its Bahrain operations. A 30-year industry veteran, Mukhopadhyay has been at GBM Bahrain for over two decades. His promotion from Director of Sales and Technology follows a successful tenure where he was instrumental in driving sustained revenue growth, the company said.

KENYA 8 APR

Kenyan ICT ministry appoints Ntutu to ICTA board

Kenya's ICT ministry cabinet secretary William Kabogo announced the appointment of Naiyanoi Ntutu Ng'eno to the board of the Information and Communication Technology Authority (ICTA). In a gazette notice dated 2 April, Kabogo named Ntutu as a board member for a three-year term, effective from the date of publication. She will help steer policy, oversight, and the strategic direction of the authority, a key institution in driving Kenya's digital transformation and e-government agenda.

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