UK advanced connectivity technology revenue worth GBP 32.9 bln in 2025
UNITED KINGDOM 8 JUN

UK advanced connectivity technology revenue worth GBP 32.9 bln in 2025

The UK's advanced connectivity technologies (ACT) market generated revenue of GBP 32.9 billion and approximate Gross Value Added (aGVA) of GBP 13.2 billion in 2025, according to new data published by the UK government. A total of 501 companies identified as providing ACT products/services in the UK in 2025, accounting for 4 percent of the wider telecoms industry company base. Of these, almost two thirds (66%) focus solely on ACT; with 36 percent offering ACT as part of a wider portfolio. ACT companies had a

Russian MVNO market reaches RUB 111 bln value in 2025
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 8 JUN

Russian MVNO market reaches RUB 111 bln value in 2025

Russian MVNO market value reached RUB 111 billion in 2025, according to a study by ComNews Research. Russian MVNOs served more than 40 million SIMs last year, of which 35 percent were used for M2M services. The subscriber base of MVNOs not affiliated to mobile operators was 15.07 million.

Yandex's search engine market share drops 62% in Azerbaijan in May
AZERBAIJAN 8 JUN

Yandex's search engine market share drops 62% in Azerbaijan in May

Google dominated Azerbaijan's search engine market across all platforms (computers, mobile devices, and tablets) with a 94.19 percent share in May, Report informs, citing Statcounter. This marks an increase of 9.03 percentage points compared to April and 13.56 points year-on-year. Yandex was in second place and saw its market share fall by 7.6 percentage points monthly and 12.58 points annually, settling at 4.61 percent, a 62 percent decline compared wih April.

IBM research illuminates capacity concerns amid accelerated agent AI adoption
GLOBAL 8 JUN

IBM research illuminates capacity concerns amid accelerated agent AI adoption

Around 70 percent of C-level tech executives surveyed for IBM's market research said they believed the pace of technology deployment has outstripped internal governance capacity, driven by fundamental trends such as artificial intelligence. The finding comes from IBM's Institute for Business Value survey, with around two thirds of CIOs and CTOs participating reporting accountability for AI systems that they do not have full control over, underlining ongoing challenges around governance. Around 80 percent of

Dutch media spend rises 7% in April, VodafoneZiggo and Delta gain share
NETHERLANDS 8 JUN

Dutch media spend rises 7% in April, VodafoneZiggo and Delta gain share

Media spending in the Dutch telecom sector rose 7 percent year-on-year to EUR 23.0 million in April 2026, up from EUR 21.5 million in April 2025, according to market researcher Nielsen. VodafoneZiggo increased its share of voice by 4 percentage points to 41 percent, while Odido halved its share over the same period. The figures cover above-the-line media budgets, excluding discounts and barter arrangements.

LaLiga tops 20 mln US viewers on ESPN
UNITED STATES 8 JUN

LaLiga tops 20 mln US viewers on ESPN

Spain's top-tier football league LaLiga said it delivered its most-watched season ever in the United States across ESPN platforms in 2025–26, drawing 20.1 million viewers and 3.9 billion minutes watched, up 10 percent and 11 percent year-on-year, respectively. The campaign covered all 380 matches and also saw average viewership across ESPN's linear networks rise by 14 percent to 91,000 viewers.

Wi-Fi 6 grabs just over a quarter of the market in Q1 - Ookla
GLOBAL 8 JUN

Wi-Fi 6 grabs just over a quarter of the market in Q1 - Ookla

Figures from Ookla's Global State of Wi-Fi study reveal that Wi-Fi 6 connections soared to 27 percent of the user sample in Q1 2026. The estimate indicates sixth-generation Wi-Fi has become more established, rising from a share of around 6 percent in early 2022. Wi-Fi 7 adoption remains in its infancy in most markets, accounting for less than 2 percent of global samples. Connections served by Wi-Fi 4 and 5 radios fell to 34 percent and 39 percent respectively, with the Wi-Fi 4 standard's prevalence dropping

Over 18,000 attacks reported on US telecoms networks in 2025
UNITED STATES 8 JUN

Over 18,000 attacks reported on US telecoms networks in 2025

The number of criminal attacks on US broadband and communications networks is increasing, with more than 18,000 incidents in 2025 disrupting services for 11.8 million customers across the country, according to new reports from broadband industry group USTelecom. One report outlines the scope of these attacks and their daily impact; with a second report focusing on the costs of these attacks - ranging from USD 294 million-USD 1.47 billion in 2025, mostly carried by consumers. The reports shows a worrying tre

Tivo study shows consumers prioritising home entertainment spending
UNITED STATES 8 JUN

Tivo study shows consumers prioritising home entertainment spending

Despite economic pressures, consumers are continuing to prioritise spending on home entertainment and watching more daily video than at any time since 2021, according to the latest Video Trends Report (Q4 2025) from Tivo. Households had over 10 video services on average in Q4 2025, following a brief drop last year - with daily video viewing reaching over 5 hours and monthly spend increasing to USD 161. The report is based on a survey of over 4,000 adults in the US and Canada. 

Morgan Stanley says SpaceX sales could reach USD 3.4 trillion in 2040
GLOBAL 8 JUN

Morgan Stanley says SpaceX sales could reach USD 3.4 trillion in 2040

Long-term forecasts from Morgan Stanley predict SpaceX's turnover could reach USD 3.4 trillion in 2040, up from USD 18.7 billion in 2025.  Figures from sell-side analysts at both Morgan Stanley and fellow investment bank Goldman Sachs were cited in the Wall Street Journal on 05 June.

Portuguese fixed broadband connections rise 2% in Q1
PORTUGAL 7 JUN

Portuguese fixed broadband connections rise 2% in Q1

In the first quarter of 2026, fixed broadband in Portugal reached 4.8 million lines, a 2.4 percent increase year-on-year, according to Anacom data. Connections for internet service at 1 Gbps or faster surged by 63.5 percent and now make up over 40 percent of all fixed broadband lines.

Netflix leads Central and Eastern European streaming, smart TV expansion transforms VOD - WPP Media
EASTERN EUROPE 7 JUN

Netflix leads Central and Eastern European streaming, smart TV expansion transforms VOD - WPP Media

The rise of 'smart' television, Netflix's dominant position and the significant role of torrents in certain markets have been highlighted in the VideoTrack study by WPP Media of the video market in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. A strong "frenemy" relationship between streamers and pay-TV operators is particularly evident in Romania, where nearly four out of ten SVOD customers purchase subscriptions through television operators. The most loyal streaming customers are Poles and Hungarians. Amon

KOSOVO 5 JUN

Kosovo telecoms sector benefits from mobile telephony boost in Q1

Kosovo's telecommunications sector experienced a 7.7 percent year-on-year revenue increase in the first quarter of 2026 to EUR 44.2 million, although this was a 7.4 percent sequential decline from the previous quarter. The Regulatory Authority of Electronic and Postal Communications (Arkep) reported that mobile telephony was the primary driver, generating EUR 31.5 million (up 9.8% year-on-year), while internet services contributed EUR 12.0 million (up 3.9%).

ITALY 5 JUN

Italian retail sales unchanged in April, online up over 8%

Italy's retail sales were unchanged in value in April but dipped 0.3 percent in volume compared to March, according to the latest preliminary data from national statistics office Istat. Nearly all product groups increased, led by pharmaceutical products (+5.2% annually), although sporting equipment, games and toys dipped 0.8 percent.

GERMANY 5 JUN

German FTTH and FTTB connections rise by over 1 mln in 2025

The number of active Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Fibre-to-the-Building (FTTB) connections in Germany rose by more than 1 million year on year from 5.3 million to 6.4 million, in 2025, according to the annual report by the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur or BNetzA). The share of fibre-optic lines in the fixed-line broadband network increased from 13.7 percent in 2024 to 16.5 percent by the end of 2025. By comparison, the share of DSL connections fell from 61.1 percent to 58.5 percent during the sa

SPAIN 5 JUN

Telefonica makes CDP 'A' list for sustainable supplier management

Telefonica has been included for the seventh consecutive year on CDP's Supplier Engagement Assessment "A List", recognising its performance in managing supply chain sustainability and efforts to work with suppliers on climate action. The company is among around 1,400 firms globally to receive the top rating, including 40 telecom operators, with its Brazilian unit (Vivo) also listed.

UNITED KINGDOM 5 JUN

MPs concerned about UK govt overreliance on tech firm Palantir

UK MPs have warned the government about becoming over dependent on tech company Palantir. A report on delivering digital government by the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee warns that Palantir is not the only supplier capable of providing middleware, and said its increasing presence across the UK public sector was an "unacceptable point of weakness". The report names Palantir as the most worrying example of growing public sector reliance on a small number of big tech providers, including Amazon W

UNITED KINGDOM 5 JUN

TalkTalk data shows Brits spend 3 hours 18 minutes a day micro-scrolling

New research from TalkTalk shows that Brits are addicted to micro-scrolling, with more than three quarters (78%) admitting to instinctively picking up their mobile phones in spare seconds for quick scrolling hits lasting on average 1 minutes and 48 seconds. These micro-scrolling sessions ad up to an average of 3 hours and 18 minutes a day - equal to almost 9 years over a lifetime. The data shows that 62 percent of all mobile phone time is now spent at home, putting huge pressure on home Wi-Fi networks. Talk

UNITED KINGDOM 5 JUN

EE survey shows Brits expect late kick-offs to change World Cup viewing

New research from BT-owned EE, lead partner of the Home Nations Football Associations (FAs), shows that Brits plan adapt their viewing of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to the late kick-offs. The majority (over 80%) of Brits said the late starts will change how they watch football games this summer, with many planning to focus on key matches or catch up later. The tournament is being held across the US, Canada and Mexico. 

GLOBAL 5 JUN

App Store generates record USD 1.4 trillion in 2025

Apple said its App Store ecosystem generated a record USD 1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2025, nearly tripling the total from 2019, with apps using artificial intelligence a key growth driver. An accompanying report from economists at Analysis Group highlighted the platform's expanding role in global digital commerce ahead of Apple's annual developer conference (WWDC26).

EUROPE 4 JUN

Samsung Smart TV households in Europe use an average of 5 apps in 2025

Samsung Ads says its annual 'Behind the Screens' report, based on first party insights from over 70 million Samsung smart television sets in Europe, shows that an average of five apps were used per household in 2025. Total app launches rose by 8 percent to 18.4 billion. Audiences spread their attention among a wider range of platforms, with younger viewers the most fragmented, using 21 percent more apps on average. The youth segment moves fluidly between subscriptions and free platforms as they follow conte

GLOBAL 4 JUN

YouTube daily viewing time exceeds Netflix in 2025 - study

Average daily YouTube viewing per account rose to 99.1 minutes in 2025 from 87.2 million in 2024, according to streaming media measurement company Digital i. The figures are based on readings in 20 markets. YouTube was ahead of Netflix, for which annual daily usage per accounted dropped to 93.4 minutes in 2025 from 100.5 minutes in 2024. South Koreans used YouTube the most per day in 2025 at 161.5 minutes but the biggest growth at 33.6 percent was in France.

CANADA 4 JUN

Rogers named best 5G+ network in Canada by Umlaut

Rogers Communications said it has been named the best and most reliable 5G+ network in Canada by network performance benchmarking company Umlaut. Rogers has also won the 'Best in Test' mobile benchmark award for the 8th consecutive year; and had the highest scores for data, voice and reliability for mobile networks. Mark Kennedy, Chief Technology Officer, said Rogers was committed to providing customers with the best mobile network experience.

UNITED KINGDOM 4 JUN

Two thirds of Brits annoyed by slow, unreliable broadband - Vodafone

New research from Vodafone UK shows that slow/unreliable broadband is the biggest annoyance for 67 percent of Brits; with 4 million saying they would consider moving home to get improved connectivity. Over one third (35%) of Brits would not stay anywhere with patch WiFi broadband, with 20 percent cutting visits to parents/family short due to poor connectivity. Almost one quarter (24%) of Brits say they rely on using their mobile phone as a hotspot at home due to slow broadband. 

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