RadiusDC acquires Phoenix data centre from PhoenixNAP
UNITED STATES 15:16

RadiusDC acquires Phoenix data centre from PhoenixNAP

RadiusDC, data centre solutions provider, has signed an agreement to acquire phoenixNAP, data centre and colocation business located in Phoenix, Arizona. The deal will close in Q2 2026, subject to customary regulatory clearance and closing conditions. The agreement covers the existing colocation facility in Phoenix, interconnection infrastructure, and development rights for future sight expansion. This will establish the Phoenix 1 campus of RadiusDC, combining the operational data centre with a planned expa

Syn plans to sell web and radio media businesses to Siminn for ISK 5.25 bln enterprise value
ICELAND 11:10

Syn plans to sell web and radio media businesses to Siminn for ISK 5.25 bln enterprise value

Syn has begun talks with a view to selling Siminn its web and radio media businesses, the two Icelandic companies said. The prospective deal would include newspaper Visir, Ja, Innherji and Bland as well as the radio media Bylgjan, Lettbylgjan, Gullbylgjan, FM957, X977 and the podcast provider Tal. The total enterprise value of the transaction would be ISK 5.25 billion, according to the term sheet.

VMN media acquires Telecompaper
GLOBAL 10:57

VMN media acquires Telecompaper

VMN media is acquiring Telecompaper, expanding its portfolio with a leading independent player in the telecom, media and technology sector (TMT). The acquisition is part of VMN media's growth strategy focused on digital subscriptions and data-driven propositions. Acquiring the news and research provider Telecompaper will help VMN media expand its position in specialized B2B markets, as well as strengthen its data and research proposition, for an integrated offering of news, data and market research, reachin

MFE finalises acquisition of 32.9% stake in Portuguese media group Impresa
PORTUGAL 10:16

MFE finalises acquisition of 32.9% stake in Portuguese media group Impresa

Italian broadcasting group MFE-MediaForEurope (MFE) said it has finalised its acquisition of a substantial stake in Impresa, a Portuguese media group active in television and publishing. The transaction, under which MFE agrees to subscribe to newly-issued shares in Impresa equivalent to 32.9 percent of the company's share capital and voting rights for around EUR 17.3 million, has been cleared by Portugal's Securities Market Commission (CMVM).

Link Mobility acquires Romanian A2P SMS provider Web2SMS from Netopia for EUR 4 million
ROMANIA 08:47

Link Mobility acquires Romanian A2P SMS provider Web2SMS from Netopia for EUR 4 million

Norway-based communications platform as a service (CPaaS) provider Link Mobility has acquired Web2SMS, a Romanian A2P (application-to-person) SMS provider, from Netopia Group. Launched in 2004, Web2SMS is currently a SMS service provider in Romania, leveraging direct connections with all local mobile operators. This acquisition is expected to increase Link's market share in Romania to approximately 20 percent.

Telefonica acquires Spanish consultancy firm Altim for USD 30 mln
SPAIN 08:46

Telefonica acquires Spanish consultancy firm Altim for USD 30 mln

Telefonica has confirmed the acquisition of Altim, a Madrid-based consultancy Altim specialising in setting up SAP business management software, for around EUR 30 million. According to data seen by business daily El Economista, Altim posted revenues of EUR 14.3 million in 2024 and EUR 12.3 million in 2023. The deal is the first domestic acquisition since Marc Mutra took over as executive chairman a year ago and is above all designed to boost Telefonica Spain's B2B unit. 

Google sells FTTH business to Stonepeak in merger with Astound
UNITED STATES 07:50

Google sells FTTH business to Stonepeak in merger with Astound

Google is withdrawing from the broadband market in the US with the sale of its FTTH operator GFiber (formerly Google Fiber) to private equity firm Stonepeak. GFiber will be merged with Astound Broadband to create a larger player on the growing FTTH market. The merged group will be majority owned by Stonepeak, with Alphabet retaining a "significant minority" stake. 

Google completes Wiz acquisition
GLOBAL 11 MRT

Google completes Wiz acquisition

Google said it has completed its acquisition of cloud and artificial intelligence security platform Wiz for USD 32 billion, announced nearly a year ago. Wiz will join Google Cloud and maintain its brand and commitment to securing customers across all cloud environments. Wiz products remain available on major clouds including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud, and will be offered through an array of partner security products.

Veon's Mobilink Bank to acquire majority stake in Apna Microfinance Bank
PAKISTAN 11 MRT

Veon's Mobilink Bank to acquire majority stake in Apna Microfinance Bank

Mobilink Microfinance Bank announced its intention to acquire a majority stake and management control of Apna Microfinance Bank. This notification was submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on 10 March, through Arif Habib, which serves as manager of this offer. As a subsidiary of Veon and a sister company to Jazz, Mobilink Microfinance Bank serves over 57 million registered users and provides the financial infrastructure for the JazzCash mobile wallet.

Oi to auction remaining fixed telephony assets
BRAZIL 11 MRT

Oi to auction remaining fixed telephony assets

Brazilian operator Oi has received approval from the Rio court managing its debt restructuring procedure to sell its remaining fixed telephony operations. A hearing is scheduled for 08 April to open bids for the assets including customers, numbering and interconnection services, related pole and tower assets, and customer service commitments. 

De-Cix acquires majority stake in Bulgarian internet exchange BIX.BG
BULGARIA 11 MRT

De-Cix acquires majority stake in Bulgarian internet exchange BIX.BG

Internet exchange operator De-Cix reports it has become a majority stakeholder in Bulgarian IX operator BIX.BG. Customers at BIX.BG will be able to continue using their existing services under the same conditions, and will also benefit from the introduction of new services on the IX. In addition, De-Cix plans to enhance the ecosystem in Sofia with further international networks from its global platform.

NCSoft to acquire 70% stake in Germany's JustPlay
GERMANY 11 MRT

NCSoft to acquire 70% stake in Germany's JustPlay

South Korean game developer NCSoft said it will acquire a 70 percent stake in JustPlay GmbH for KRW 301.6 billion (USD 202 million) as part of its strategy to expand its mobile casual gaming business. The company said it will purchase 17,696 shares in the Berlin-based firm, with the transaction expected to close on 30 April 2026. JustPlay reported sales of about KRW 247.98 billion and net income of KRW 22.66 billion in 2025, according to the company's financial disclosure.

COSTA RICA 10 MRT

IFX acquires Reico's assets in Costa Rica

Latin American telecom services provider IFX has announced an agreement to acquire Redes Integradas Corporativas Limitada (Reico), a Costa Rican ICT specialist, for an undisclosed sum. Reico is present throughout Central America and IFX said the transaction serves to strengthen its value proposition in the Costa Rican market as well as in the wider region.

PERU 10 MRT

Vytal Group buys Peru's Latina TV

Vytal Group has announced the acquisition of Peruvian channel Latina TV for an undisclosed sum just a few months after taking over Chilean FTA channel Chilevision from Paramount Skydance. In a statement, Vytal said it intended to enhance Latina TV Peru's potential by integrating new technologies to expand its reach, strengthen its leadership and create compelling content for both domestic and international audiences.

EUROPE 10 MRT

Sky Deutschland CEO joins Sky group as CFO

Sky Group has appointed Barny Mills as the new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer New Business from 01 March. Mills will stay in the post of Chief Executive Officer of Sky Deutschland until the sale of the German business to RTL is completed. Until the closing, expected in 2026, Sky Deutschland will continue to operate independently.

SPAIN 10 MRT

Ezentis targets EUR 160 mln in revenue by 2028 under updated business plan

Spanish telecom infrastructure company Ezentis has unveiled an updated 2025-2028 strategic plan targeting revenues above EUR 160 million euros by 2028, nearly quadruple its pro forma 2025 revenue base of EUR 42.3 million. The new plan reinforces the group's growth ambitions after a period of restructuring aimed at consolidating its position in the installation and maintenance sector.

BRAZIL 10 MRT

Unifique expands in Parana with iSuper takeover

Brazilian operator Unifique announced the acquisition of iSuper Telecomunicacoes Info, an ISP active in the state of Parana, for BRL 37.9 million. As part of the takeover Unifique has set up a new subsidiary in Parana to support the expansion of its fibre infrastructure and 5G network in the region. Unifique is paying BRL 9 million cash for the acquisition, with the remainder in shares of the new unit Unifique Parana. It will retain at least 51 percent ownership of Unifique Parana.

GLOBAL 10 MRT

HPE lifts FY outlook after Networking business drives Q1 growth

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has increased its outlook for growth in annual earnings and cash flow after a strong first-quarter performance, led by the Networking business. HPE's revenues for the three months to January rose 18 percent year-on-year to USD 9.3 billion, supported by the takeover of Juniper Networks. While net earnings fell to USD 0.31 from USD 0.44 a year ago on one-time costs and writedowns, the result was much better than HPE's guidance of USD 0.09-0.13. 

PAKISTAN 9 MRT

Jazz acquires TPL Insurance controlling stake for PKR 4 billion

Veon's Pakistani subsidiary Jazz International has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in insurance firm TPL Insurance for PKR 4.15 billion (approximately USD 14.6 million). This transaction is subject to clearance from the Competition Commission of Pakistan. By integrating insurance into its digital financial services portfolio, which includes JazzCash, Mobilink Bank and FikrFree, Jazz plans to enable Pakistani consumers to access payments services as well as financial protection through its mobile platf

MALAYSIA 9 MRT

CelcomDigi, Maxis buy out Malaysian government's stakes in DNB

CelcomDigi and Maxis have each completed the acquisition of shares in Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) from the Minister of Finance Incorporated (MoF Inc). This transaction was initiated following a put notice issued by MoF in December 2025. Both operators paid a cash consideration of MYR 327.87 million to acquire these stakes, a step that effectively facilitates the government's exit from the 5G wholesale provider and transitions DNB into a privately-led entity.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 9 MRT

BH Telecom agrees loan for Telemach takeover

Bosnia and Herzegovina's state-owned operator BH Telecom is taking out a syndicated loan of BAH 390 million to finance its planned takeover of Telemach's local operations, SeeNews reports. BH Telecom director Amel Kovacevic said the seven-year loan carries interest at a fixed rate of 3.49 percent. The remaining portion of the purchase price will be financed with the company's own funds, Kovacevic said, without disclosing the total acquisition price.

UNITED KINGDOM 9 MRT

Aferian closes USD 1.3 mln sale to investment vehicle owned by former chairman

Aferian's B2B video streaming business has been acquired by private investment vehicle Sapphire Technology Group in a pre-packaged sale.  Sapphire Technology Group is owned by former Aferian chairman Keith Todd, who served the business from 2007 to 2019 when it was still called Amino Technologies.

BRAZIL 9 MRT

Oi receives single bid for V.tal stake

Brazilian operator Oi announced that a hearing was held to open sealed bids for the sale of its stakeholding in V.tal. This comprises 100 percent of its direct stake and its subsidiary Rio Alto Investimentos e Participacoes S.A.'s stake in V.tal. During the hearing, it was discovered that only one bid was submitted, and it was below the minimum price set in the sale notice published in early February. Consequently, the Judicial Reorganisation Court overseeing Oi's debt restructuring suspended the hearing. I

UNITED KINGDOM 8 MRT

VMO2 CEO express regret over price rises, defends Netomnia takeover

The CEO of Virgin Media O2, Lutz Schueler, has expressed regret at imposing a 40 percent price increase on O2 mobile customers, reports The Telegraph. In October 2025, O2 announced plans to increase prices for customers by GBP 2.50 a month from April 2026, 40 percent higher than the GBP 1.80 price increase stipulated in customers' contracts. The move led an exodus of customers and the government asking regulator Ofcom to review telecoms industry pricing. O2 lost around 165,000 UK customers in Q4 2025, with

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