France's Covage acquires 450 km fibre network from regional operator Trinap
FRANCE 14:53

France's Covage acquires 450 km fibre network from regional operator Trinap

Covage, the wholesale arm of French telecom infrastructure group Altitude, has strengthened its presence in eastern France by acquiring a 450-km fibre network located across the territories of Alsace and Franche-Comte. Local operator Trinaps decided to sell this infrastructure to focus entirely on service provision, ensuring continuity for clients by becoming a wholesale client of Covage.

EU approves sale of Sparkle to Italian govt-led consortium
ITALY 13:02

EU approves sale of Sparkle to Italian govt-led consortium

The European Commission has cleared Telecom Italia's sale of its submarine cable unit Sparkle to the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and fibre operator Retelit for a total of EUR 700 million including debt. The transaction announced over a year ago was approved on the grounds that it did not raise serious antitrust concerns, in that there would remain several viable alternative providers in the market for cable landing stations for submarine cables and related backhaul activities.

EU clears Orange's EUR 4.25 bln acquisition of Spain's MasOrange
SPAIN 12:33

EU clears Orange's EUR 4.25 bln acquisition of Spain's MasOrange

The European Commission has approved the agreement reached by France's Orange group to acquire full ownership of the 50 percent stake it did not already own in its Spanish operator MasOrange. The EUR 4.25 billion deal with the Lorca consortium made up of investment firms KKR, Cinven and Providence was announced in November, over three years after Orange Spain and Masmovil agreed a 50-50 merger to create MasOrange, the country's largest operator in terms of customers.

Cisco moves to acquire Galileo Technologies to expand Splunk AI monitoring suite
GLOBAL 09:28

Cisco moves to acquire Galileo Technologies to expand Splunk AI monitoring suite

Cisco has lined up a deal to acquire Galileo Technologies with the aim of expanding agentic AI oversight in its AI observability suite Splunk. The deal is slated for completion prior to the end of Cisco's 2026 fiscal year on 25 July. Galileo's AI observability technology will augment the existing AI Agent Monitoring tool in Cisco's Splunk Observability Cloud, used to monitor AI agent performance, quality and token usage. The integration is expected to achieve deeper visibility and safeguards to circumvent r

Ovo Energy sues TalkTalk over disputed broadband customer deal
UNITED KINGDOM 08:09

Ovo Energy sues TalkTalk over disputed broadband customer deal

UK telecoms company TalkTalk is facing legal action from Ovo Energy in a row over the sale of broadband customers to TalkTalk, reports The Telegraph newspaper. Ovo agreed to sell 135,000 former SSE Energy broadband/phone customers to TalkTalk in 2022. The agreement saw TalkTalk pay an initial upfront sum and agree to make additional payments upon meeting of specific milestones.

Motorola Solutions acquires HyperYou to expand agentic AI assistance in 911 call handling
CANADA 10 APR

Motorola Solutions acquires HyperYou to expand agentic AI assistance in 911 call handling

Motorola Solutions announced that it has acquired HyperYou, a developer of agentic AI technology used to process non-urgent calls to emergency dispatch centres. The acquisition enables Motorola Solutions to expand agentic AI functionality in its emergency response control room suite, Command Center, while building on its existing Assist AI tool, which provides intelligence and administrative support for first responders and dispatchers.

Odin's Previder acquires Duvak
NETHERLANDS 10 APR

Odin's Previder acquires Duvak

Dutch ICT services provider Odin is expanding with another takeover, this time Duvak. Duvak was acquired by its unit Previder and will provide more coverage in the region around Gorinchem, Rotterdam, Nieuw-Vennep and Wognum. Duvak provides IT services such as consultancy, security, and cloud and work station management, fitting well with Previder's existing activities. Duvak's team will remain at its office in Nieuw-Vennep, and customers will benefit from a wider range of services thanks to the combination

Ziggo Group creation at 2026 low point sets stage for growth ahead
BENELUX 9 APR

Ziggo Group creation at 2026 low point sets stage for growth ahead

The transformation of Dutch operator VodafoneZiggo continues with the planned creation of the Ziggo Group in the second half of this year. This will see the company combined with Telenet, the operator active in Belgium and Luxembourg. In 2027 the Ziggo Group will be spin off to shareholders of Liberty Global, as a kind of dividend, and get its own stock market listing. While there is significant uncertainty still, the plan may lead to improved results, a condition key to a successful spin-off. 

Altice France shortlists four bidders in sale of XpFibre stake - report
FRANCE 9 APR

Altice France shortlists four bidders in sale of XpFibre stake - report

Four investment firms are competing to acquire the 50.01 percent holding in French fibre venture XpFibre that Altice put up for sale earlier this year, according to information gathered by Le Monde. Following a first round of bids, the candidates moving to the next stage of the process are reportedly Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, DigitalBridge, KKR, and Vauban Infrastructure Partners.

Telenor faces civil class action for disclosing Myanmar customer information to military
MYANMAR 9 APR

Telenor faces civil class action for disclosing Myanmar customer information to military

A Swedish non-profit organisation called Justice and Accountability Initiative (JAI) said it has filed a civil class action suit against Telenor at Asker & Baerum District Court in Norway, claiming EUR 9,000 damages per customer whose information was handed to the Myanmar military from 2021 to 2022. JAI says Telenor will have the opportunity to respond formally to its claims that the parent company knew of and authorised the data sharing by Telenor Myanmar, despite the risks to the human rights of the mobil

Stellanor buys UK data centre from Imagination Technologies
UNITED KINGDOM 9 APR

Stellanor buys UK data centre from Imagination Technologies

Stellanor Datacenters Group, UK-based urban data centre company, has acquired an AI-ready data centre in the Hertfordshire town of Hemel Hempstead from Imagination Technologies. This boosts the total number of UK data centre facilities owned by Stellanor to 11, with 39 MVA of secured grid capacity. Imagination will continue operating from the site, purpose-built to support GPU and AI chip design workloads, as a fully-managed customer under the sale-and-service-back agreement. 

Metodo wins bidding for Oi's fixed assets
BRAZIL 9 APR

Metodo wins bidding for Oi's fixed assets

Brazilian operator Oi announced that Metodo Telecom successfully bid BRL 60.1 million to acquire the fixed telephony assets of the operator going through financial restructuring. Sercomtel also submitted a proposal of BRL 60 million, but Metodo's all-cash offer met the sale's conditions. The acquisition is still subject to approval by the regulators Anatel and Cade.

BRAZIL 8 APR

Oi creditors try to stop sale of V.tal shares - report

A group of Oi's creditors is trying to stop the sale of the company's remaining V.tal shares to BTG Pactual, reported Valor Economico. They have asked a New York bankruptcy court to enforce a previous agreement related to Oi's Brazilian reorganization plan. The creditors claim Oi is violating this agreement by trying to sell its V.tal stake, which is a major asset used as collateral, without following the rules. They argue that BTG Pactual's offer was too low and was rejected by most bondholders.

GLOBAL 8 APR

Vistance sanctions USD 10 dividend in light of Amphenol deal

Vistance Networks has declared a special cash dividend of USD 10.00 per share to be paid to its common stock holders on 27 April. The payment is funded with cash on hand including proceeds from Amphenol's purchase of the former Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) business. Vistance decided to use cash holdings rather than seeking additional leverage given increased volatility in debt markets at present. 

SWEDEN 8 APR

Telia buys B2B MVNO Telness with digital OS

Nordic Communications Group, the parent company of Telness Tech, has announced the sale of its mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Telness to Telia Sweden. Telness has been trading as a B2B MVNO on Telia's Swedish mobile network. As part of the deal, Telness will sign a long-term agreement with Telness Tech to keep using its Seamless OS technology platform to ensure smooth digital customer service. Telia will become the first mobile network operator (MNO) to deploy Seamless OS.

UNITED KINGDOM 8 APR

Gamma confirms takeover talks with potential suitors

UK-based Gamma Communications has confirmed preliminary talks with several interested parties about a possible acquisition. In a regulatory announcement, Gamma said the talks were at an early stage, with no guarantee of an offer being made for the company. The statement was issued following a jump in the group's share price after media reports of potential takeover interest.

MEXICO 8 APR

Telefonica sells Movistar Mexico to Oxio-led consortium

Telefonica announced an agreement to sell its Movistar Mexico subsidiary to a consortium led by US provider Oxio and financial investor Newfoundland for a total of USD 450 million (around EUR 389 million). The new owners said Movistar Mexico will continue operating under the same name and leadership team, adding that the operator's 20 million customers can expect uninterrupted service as well as future improvements in service quality. 

UNITED KINGDOM 7 APR

Orbital Internet Group acquires Leisure Park Internet Solutions

Orbital Internet Group, provider of business connectivity services to the UK leisure sector, has acquired Leisure Park Internet Solutions (LPIS), provider of connectivity solutions to UK holiday parks, with effect from end-March 2026. This brings the total number of locations served by Orbital Internet Group to 360 holiday parks and 17 marinas, providing connectivity for more than 70,000 owners.

GLOBAL 7 APR

Talkpool agrees to buy Netcom Global Partners for over EUR 1 million to boost sales

Talkpool has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares in Netcom Global Partners for a total consideration of EUR 1.10 million. It said Netcom's experienced consulting staff and strong client relationships represent a compelling addition to Talkpool's existing business. After the deal closes, Netcom will keep providing professional consulting services to existing and new clients while actively promoting and selling Talkpool's technology products and remot

BRAZIL 7 APR

Unifique acquires majority stake in Amazonia 5G

Brazilian regional operator Unifique has purchased a majority 56.4 percent stake in Amazonia 5G for BRL 15 million. This acquisition will allow Unifique to expand its operations in the state of Sao Paulo and accelerate its growth. Amazania 5G holds licences for radio frequencies, including spectrum from Anatel's 2021 auction, to operate mobile services in the state, including for 5G.

UNITED STATES 3 APR

SBA Communications attracts takeover interest - report

SBA Communications is exploring options including a potential sale after the tower owner and operator received preliminary takeover interest, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Large infrastructure funds have been circling the towers company, the report said, and SBA is working with advisers to evaluate the interest. 

BRAZIL 2 APR

Oi's V.tal sale approved for BRL 4.5 billion

The Rio de Janeiro Commercial Court has approved the sale of Oi's remaining shares in wholesale fibre operator V.tal to a consortium led by BTG Pactual for BRL 4.5 billion. This decision follows complex negotiations, including creditor rejections and regulatory objections, but the deal ultimately received broad support from key stakeholders. The court's approval includes a condition prohibiting the new owners from launching an IPO for V.tal for two years and imposes a substantial penalty if the winning bid

SERBIA 2 APR

SBB and Yettel complete legal merger

SBB and Yettel Serbia, both part of the E& PPF Telecom Group, have legally merged as of 1 April. While the SBB legal entity no longer exists and is absorbed by Yettel as its legal successor, the SBB brand will continue to operate, and there will be no immediate changes for customers using SBB services.

UNITED STATES 2 APR

AT&T sells Michigan network assets to UP Fiber

AT&T has sold its wireline network assets in the upper peninsula of Michigan state to local operator UP Fiber. The acquired assets include more than 9,000 miles of network infrastructure, along with related facilities, spanning 40 wire centres. UP Fiber said it will ensure continuity of services for customers while working on a long-term network upgrade project to improve reliability and expand capacity. 

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