Samsung India hosts regional hackathons for students in Tamil Nadu
INDIA 16:39

Samsung India hosts regional hackathons for students in Tamil Nadu

Samsung India has organized a series of regional hackathons in Tamil Nadu as part of its Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme. The initiative is designed to prepare students for technical careers by providing training and certification in AI, the IoT, and big data. Samsung says more than 350 students from Anna University, Grace College of Engineering, and Mangayarkarasi College have participated in the project.

Nexfibre expands free fibre broadband scheme for UK youth centres
UNITED KINGDOM 16:38

Nexfibre expands free fibre broadband scheme for UK youth centres

Nexfibre is expanding the number of youth centres eligible to receive free full-fibre broadband (up to 2 Gbps) for two years from Virgin Media O2. The initiative is being delivered in partnership with national youth charity UK Youth. It was originally planned to target up to 1,000 youth centres across the UK. Following the announcement of nexfibre's deal to acquire Netomnia, an additional 456 youth centres are now eligible for the scheme.

PXC launches CityFibre Ethernet Flex, expands Business FTTP
UNITED KINGDOM 16:30

PXC launches CityFibre Ethernet Flex, expands Business FTTP

UK wholesale connectivity provider PXC has expanded its CityFibre business connectivity offering with the launch of CityFibre Ethernet Flex. This follows the 2025 launch of CityFibre Business FTTP, which has also been expanded to all partners across CityFibre's nationwide footprint, covering more than 4.7 million premises.

Polsat Box Go adds AI-generated match highlights to TV service
POLAND 16:28

Polsat Box Go adds AI-generated match highlights to TV service

Polish pay-TV platform Polsat Box Go, controlled by the Polsat Plus Group, added a new AI-based feature to its pay-TV service. Introduced in cooperation with WSC Sports, a developer of AI solutions in sports, the Pro AI Mode offers instantly generated highlights of the most exciting match moments and automatic, instant video notifications to customers' phones about important action on the pitch. This new solution is available to all subscribers during popular sporting events, including the Uefa Conference L

Brazil and CITEL partner on technical monitoring for connectivity projects
BRAZIL 16:27

Brazil and CITEL partner on technical monitoring for connectivity projects

Brazil, represented by Anatel President Carlos Baigorri signed a memorandum of understanding with the Inter-American Telecommunications Commission (Citel) to work on technical monitoring of initiatives aimed at connecting underserved communities. This agreement was finalised at the IX Assembly of Citel in San Jose, Costa Rica, where a pilot telemedicine project in four Amazonian communities, a partnership between the Internet Society (ISOC) and the Forest Peoples Connection Network, was showcased by the Bra

Deltatre announces appointment of new CEO and CFO
GLOBAL 16:16

Deltatre announces appointment of new CEO and CFO

Global streaming services provider Deltatre has announced the appointment of Marc Watson as its new CEO. He will take over from Andrea Marini, who is stepping down after 10 years as CEO and over 15 years with the company. Marini will become Deputy Chairman to support the group's long-term strategy and customer partnerships. Separately, Kashmir Sohi has been appointed at Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

UK govt announces launch of two AI tech trials in Barnsley
UNITED KINGDOM 16:09

UK govt announces launch of two AI tech trials in Barnsley

The UK government has announced the launch of two pilot AI tech programmes in Barnsley, which was recently selected as the UK's first AI Tech Town. The first pilot will see Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust use AI tools to help reduce missed appointments, waiting lists and staff administrative workloads. This involves working with Cisco, through its Lister Alliance partnership, to create a new 'Healthcare Living Lab', where AI tools are tested in a real hospital environment. 

M.Video starts rights issue
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:58

M.Video starts rights issue

Russian mobile and electronics retail chain M.Video is holding a rights issue, giving current shareholders the opportunity to purchase additional shares in the company. The proceeds of the share sale will be allocated to the development of key business segments. M.Video expects to raise up to RUB 1.5 billion, completing an additional RUB 30 billion in total funding raised from shareholders. 

Tata launches new self-healing data centre connectivity platform
GLOBAL 15:57

Tata launches new self-healing data centre connectivity platform

Tata Communications has launched a new software-defined platform called IZO Data Centre Dynamic Connectivity. The new solution aims to tackle service disruption and operational risk with a self-healing intelligent network covering major global data centres in five continents. The platform uses deterministic multi-path routing to provide predictable performance and latency for enterprises.

Tele2 Latvia upgrades to 5G along Via Baltica motorway
LATVIA 15:56

Tele2 Latvia upgrades to 5G along Via Baltica motorway

Tele2 Latvia has upgraded to 5G all its base stations along the Via Baltica motorway. The investment of EUR 900,000 received an EU subsidy for a third of the cost. The base stations currently operate using low frequencies, and 5G services on the 1.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands will be added gradually.

Bureau 1440 launches first 16 low Earth orbit satellites in Russia
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:45

Bureau 1440 launches first 16 low Earth orbit satellites in Russia

Russian company Bureau 1440, controlled by IKS Holding, launched first its low Earth orbit satellites, reports Tass news agency. Developed internally by the company, the satellites will provide broadband services and support 5G NTN integration. The testing of services over the satellites is planned to start this year, and commercial exploitation some time from 2027. The satellites form part of the satellite system Rassvet, which eventually is expected to contain more than 250 satellites.

Tet launches cyber insurance for internet customers
LATVIA 15:34

Tet launches cyber insurance for internet customers

Latvian operator Tet has introduced cyber insurance, available for customers using fixed internet and security services from the operator. Tet provides the service in cooperation with the insurance company BTA. The service provides financial compensation of up to EUR 5,000 annually in cases of fraud, including cyber fraud, e-commerce fraud and identity theft.

BRAZIL 15:33

Brazil and Colombia boost digital regulation ties with new MoU

Brazil's Anatel and Colombia's Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) signed a memorandum of understanding during the recent Colombia Digital Summit. This agreement aims to foster bilateral cooperation, information exchange, and joint initiatives on various key topics. These include the application of AI in regulatory design, regulatory improvements, digital services and OTTs, digital sovereignty, quality measurement tools, user protection, service quality, and infrastructure sharing.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:32

Megafon deploys private LTE network for Nordgold in Sakha

Russian operator Megafon has completed deployment of a private LTE network for the gold mining company Nordgold, based in the Republic of Sakha. The network in the Olyokminsk municipality covers around 100 km2 with seven permanent base stations and two temporary base stations. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:31

Bank Solidarnost launches MVNO on Beeline network

Russian operator Beeline has concluded an agreement with the bank Solidarnost on the launch of the Solidarnost-MVNO on the Beeline's network. The MVNO has already started its activities.

BRAZIL 15:30

Oi postpones financial results publication

Brazilian operator Oi, currently undergoing judicial reorganization, announced a postponement in the disclosure of its quarterly financial information for the third quarter and full year 2025. The delay is attributed to the significant impact on its financial statements from ongoing judicial reorganization events and the status of competitive processes for asset sales. These factors are affecting the preparation of the management report that the judicial administrator must submit to the supervising court by

UNITED STATES 15:24

Bosch, Cirrus, TDK join Apple US suppliers programme

Apple has added more companies to its 'American Manufacturing Program' (AMP), aimed at increasing its domestic sourcing and supply chain in the US. The new members Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK and Qnity Electronics will manufacture essential materials and components in the US for Apple products sold around the world, and Apple has pledged to spend USD 400 million with the suppliers through 2030.

CANADA 15:13

Bell Canada announces CAD 750 million MTN offering

Bell Canada has announced a Canadian public offering of CDN 750 million of Series M-68 MTN Debentures as part of its medium term notes (MTM) programme. They will be dated 30 March 2026 and mature on 30 March 2033, issued at a price of CAD 99.91 per USD 100 principal amount. They will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by BCE Inc. The net proceeds will be used by Bell Canada to repay short-term debt and for general corporate purposes. 

UKRAINE 15:09

Vodafone Ukraine overhauls business tariff line

Vodafone Ukraine has overhauled its range of tariffs for businesses. The new line offers nine tariffs with monthly subscription rates varying from UAH 220 to UAH 1,200. Most of them include unlimited on-net calls. The highest tier plan provides unlimited data traffic and a 40 GB bundle for roaming in the EU, 200 minutes of calls to foreign networks (600 minutes monthly from 01 May), as well as 2,000 SMSs.

IRELAND 15:07

Echelon DUB20 campus to become first Green Energy Park in Ireland

Echelon Data Centres will set up Ireland's first Green Energy Park at its DUB20 campus in Arklow, County Wicklow - supporting the government's Large Energy Users Action Plan (LEAP). Green Energy Parks (GEPs) are developments that combine high energy users, such as data centres, with renewable energy generation. The DUV20 campus is part of a EUR 4.2 billion Echelon investment in the DUB20 and DUB30 facilities in Wicklow. 

ESTONIA 15:01

Telia Estonia traineeship scheme receives 70 applications per vacancy

Telia Estonia recently opened 23 vacancies for traineeships in the company and says 1,641 applications have been submitted, or more than 70 applications per vacancy. It said 233 applications were received for the role of developer. 

POLAND 14:58

Exatel subsidiary expands partnership with IP Infusion

IP Infusion, a global provider of networking software, announced a partnership with EXAsystems by Energo-Tel, a wholly owned subsidiary of Polish operator Exatel. This partnership enables EXAsystems to deliver networking products based on IP Infusion's OcNOS open network operating system, supporting public administration, telecommunications service providers, and data centre operators across Poland.

AFRICA 14:58

Orange runs 16th Orange Social Ventures Prize in MEA

Orange is running the sixteen edition of the Orange Social Ventures Prize (OSVP) in the Middle East and Africa from 26 March until 10 May and invites entrepreneurs from all seventeen countries where it operates in the regions to apply. Orange will showcase start-ups that use new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data or cybersecurity to benefit populations and the planet. Projects in sectors such as agriculture, education, environment and health are particularly encouraged to apply.

UNITED KINGDOM 14:56

Openreach starts Project Gigabit work to connect rural Scottish villages

Openreach has started work to bring full-fibre broadband to more homes and businesses in the Scottish villages of Buchlyvie, Thankerton and Symington, and Crosshill  - funded through the UK government's Project Gigabit programme and managed by the Scottish government. Openreach has a GBP 157 million Project Gigabit contract to deliver gigabit-capable full-fibre broadband to around 65,000 hard-to-reach premises across Scotland.

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