MTS to invest RUB 1 bln in modernising core fixed broadband network
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15 JUN

MTS to invest RUB 1 bln in modernising core fixed broadband network

Russian operator MTS said that it plans to invest RUB 1 billion in upgrading and expanding its core fixed broadband network in 2026 and 2027. The project will be carried out in 26 regions. A significant part of the investment will be allocated to installation BRAS/BNG routers developed by MTS. The routers will replace those from foreign vendors.

Blaenau Gwent primary schools get gigabit-speed broadband connections
UNITED KINGDOM 15 JUN

Blaenau Gwent primary schools get gigabit-speed broadband connections

The Welsh government has announced a project to connect 17 primary schools across Blaenau Gwent to ultrafast gigabit-speed broadband. The upgrade, supported by the Tech Valleys programme, will be completed in time for the start of the new school year in September. It will be delivered in partnership with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and Shared Resource Service, public sector technology services provider across South Wales.

Netgear adds Align network controller to AV-over-IP line-up
GLOBAL 15 JUN

Netgear adds Align network controller to AV-over-IP line-up

Netgear has announced the launch of an audio visual (AV) network controller intended to bring diverse AV-over-IP infrastructure services into a single, hardware-driven layer. Shipping in August, the Netgear Align Controller aims to make deployments at the edge of AV networks smarter and more versatile, with the ability to run third-party apps alongside Netgear's own network management platform, Engage. Netgear believes the product captures the sentiment of AV clients, faced with a sprawling patchwork of dis

Mavenir 5G core software receives Germany's BSI NESAS security certificate
GERMANY 15 JUN

Mavenir 5G core software receives Germany's BSI NESAS security certificate

Mavenir said its 5G core network repository function is now certified for operation in Germany under the national BSI NESAS regime, which aims to apply a minimum level of cybersecurity in domestic 5G infrastructures. Mavenir is the first supplier to Germany's 5G mobile operators to achieve BSI NESAS compliance, following the initiative's introduction on 01 January. The federal government has been looking to strengthen critical 5G protections, having last year concluded that all network components needed ris

BDUK delivers broadband coverage to 192,570 premises in FY15/26
UNITED KINGDOM 15 JUN

BDUK delivers broadband coverage to 192,570 premises in FY15/26

The Building Digital UK (BDUK) programme delivered gigabit-capable broadband coverage to 192,570 premises between 01 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 (2025/26), up up 28 percent or 42,280 premises from the previous financial year. To date, BDUK projects have provided gigabit-capable broadband coverage to a total of 1.42 million premises. The data was provided in the latest annual BDUK Delivery Performance update from the UK government.

Private mobile networks top 2,000, with manufacturing leading the way - research
GLOBAL 15 JUN

Private mobile networks top 2,000, with manufacturing leading the way - research

Private mobile networks with an estimated contract value of at least EUR 100,000 were in operation at 2,003 organisations at the end of March, according to the GSA's latest Private Mobile Networks report. Private cellular deployments were tracked in 88 countries. Manufacturing remains the biggest sector in terms of quantities, followed by education, academic research, and mining. The GSA reports that private 5G adoption has accelerated, accounting for over 50 percent of deployments disclosed since 2022.

STC Group achieves 'green' telco cloud with Huawei
SAUDI ARABIA 15 JUN

STC Group achieves 'green' telco cloud with Huawei

STC Group said it deployed its new 'Green Telco Cloud' platform in collaboration with Huawei. Built for long-term efficiency and digital scalability, the cloud-native system unifies computing, storage, and networking into a single integrated environment. It is specifically designed to run telecom services using fewer hardware resources and significantly less energy, thanks to energy-efficient servers with dynamic power management and adaptive CPU frequency scaling within a unified, automated infrastructure.

Chile launches cable removal project in Coquimbo region
CHILE 15 JUN

Chile launches cable removal project in Coquimbo region

Chile's telecommunications regulator Subtel has announced the launch of a cable removal and network reorganisation programme in the Coquimbo region, targeting disused wiring and inactive aerial infrastructure across its 15 municipalities. The initiative, led by the Undersecretariat of Telecommunications and coordinated with industry group IDICAM, is being carried out by operators ClaroVTR, Entel and Movistar, with work already underway in La Serena.

Exascale completes fibre network expansion across Telford
UNITED KINGDOM 15 JUN

Exascale completes fibre network expansion across Telford

Exascale has almost completed construction of a new 288-core fibre network spine across Telford and Wrekin. The expansion of its carrier-grade fibre network starts in the Hortonwood business-dense area, before extending to Trench Lock, Wellington, Ketley, Lawley, Horsehay and Madeley, and ending in Halesfield. It will allow Exascale to provide enhanced connectivity services for businesses, public sector customers and wholesale partners in the region. 

Google's Nuvem and Sol subsea cables reach Bermuda
BERMUDA 15 JUN

Google's Nuvem and Sol subsea cables reach Bermuda

Bermuda's government confirmed that Google's Nuvem and Sol subsea cable systems have landed on the island, strengthening the country's digital infrastructure and converting it into a key hub for global connectivity. In a statement, Premier David Burt described the project as a strategic investment aimed at boosting economic resilience and supporting long-term competitiveness.

TTCL accelerates fibre expansion in Arusha
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 15 JUN

TTCL accelerates fibre expansion in Arusha

The Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTCL) director-general Moremi Marwa has visited Arusha to review the expansion and performance of the company's TTCL Faiba high-speed internet service. The inspections in local residential areas align with the state-owned corporation's commitment to delivering quality, reliable digital connectivity. Marwa inspected Moshono ward to review its active Faiba service. The high-speed connectivity is also operational in Themi, Engutoto and Baraa wards.

Vertiv powers Paratus Namibia's first private mobile network
NAMIBIA 15 JUN

Vertiv powers Paratus Namibia's first private mobile network

Vertiv has partnered with pan-African telecom provider Paratus to deploy the critical power and cooling infrastructure underpinning Namibia's first private LTE and 5G mobile network. To enable this next phase of growth, Paratus Namibia deployed a new data centre infrastructure powered by Vertiv energy and cooling services. The operator integrated advanced outdoor and indoor DC power systems, too, to support radio equipment on its expanding network rollout.

JAPAN 15 JUN

NH Institute and SynaXG partner on private 5G and edge AI deployments

Japanese startup NH Institute has announced a partnership with Singapore-based AI-RAN company SynaXG to deploy integrated private 5G and edge AI infrastructure using the SynaSpark Rover platform. The collaboration was announced at Computex 2026 in Taiwan and will focus on deploying the platform across locations including shopping centres, stadiums and office buildings. NH Institute said the system combines private 5G networking with distributed AI computing, enabling connected devices such as robots and dro

NAMIBIA 12 JUN

MTC praises residents of Okomumbonde for catching vandal

Namibian operator MTC has called on the public to help safeguard vital network infrastructure and praised Okomumbonde residents for apprehending a network site vandal. The incident began early this week when Otjinene Constituency residents discovered the vandalised MTC site. Thieves had stripped vital telecom equipment, allegedly to sell as scrap metal. Five residents tracked the suspect's footprints through the terrain for nearly 28 kilometres, ultimately uncovering the hideout and securing a successful ar

GHANA 12 JUN

Ghanaian and Mozambican regulators share equipment certification best practices

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) has hosted a virtual benchmarking session with the Mozambique Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) to share industry knowledge and regulatory best practices regarding telecommunications equipment certification and type approval processes. The aim was to strengthen the INCM regulatory framework for equipment type approval and testing. The session focused on insights into operational testing models, international certification standards, and the infrastruc

GHANA 12 JUN

Ghana's NCA hosts Helios Towers delegation to discuss service quality

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) recently hosted a delegation from Helios Towers Ghana to discuss ways to improve telecom service quality. The visit was led by Dana Toba, an independent non-executive director and chair of the technology committee for Helios Towers who is also CEO and co-founder of Hyperoptic, a UK-based fibre broadband company. The delegation also included Kwekup Frempong, managing director of Helios Towers Ghana, and Barbara Martinson, head of legal and regulatory affairs.

ETHIOPIA 12 JUN

Ethiopian parliament passes law to shield critical infrastructure from cyberattacks

Ethiopia's House of Peoples' Representatives has unanimously passed the critical infrastructure cybersecurity law to prevent and mitigate cyberattacks on essential national systems, FANA reported. These include telecommunications, energy, finance, transport and digital public services. Chairman of the standing committee on foreign relations and peace affairs Dima Nego stated that the proclamation will help close legal and policy gaps, strengthening the country's information security framework, and enhancing

MALAWI 12 JUN

Macra praises TNM's investment in network quality after visit

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has praised Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) for its ongoing investments to boost network quality and service reliability across the country. This upgrade ensures the delivery of high-quality, reliable telecommunications services to Malawians nationwide, said Macra board chairperson Chancy Gondwe during a familiarisation tour of TNM's Limbe Call Centre. He said the new board was impressed by TNM's network expansion, calling it clear proof of the company's

UNITED KINGDOM 12 JUN

BT connects Mid Wales business parks to full-fibre broadband

BT has signed an agreement with Growing Mid Wales to provide business parks across Powys and Ceredigion with access to full-fibre, gigabit-capable broadband connectivity. The Business Park FTTP Project is part of the GBP 110 million Growing Mid Wales Digital Programme and wider Mid Wales Growth Deal. The contract will also see BT provide digital skills support for SMEs across Mid Wales. 

UNITED STATES 12 JUN

Google Cloud to withdraw CBRS coordination service

Google Cloud is retiring its Spectrum Access System (SAS) for US CBRS customers on 10 June, 2027. A notice informs Google Cloud clients they must find a new SAS provider ahead of the 2027 deadline, and the service is already unavailable for new customers. SAS systems are used to coordinate frequency activity in the CBRS band by allocating users to one of three access and authorisation tiers. This measure prevents clashes with radio spectrum allocated to incumbent users such as the US Navy and between unlice

UNITED STATES 12 JUN

Boldyn activates Wi-Fi network at more BART stations

Boldyn Networks has activated free Wi-Fi 6E connectivity for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) passengers at four more busy stations in the San Francisco Bay Area. These stations are 16th St/Mission, 24th St/Mission, Balboa Park and Glen Park. This boosts the total number of BART stations with free Wi-Fi to nine, with the new stations activated ahead of the area hosting FIFA World Cup events.

GLOBAL 12 JUN

Global 6G RAN capex could reach USD 100-500 billion a year - Dell'Oro

Dell'Oro has published its current forecast for the global 6G capex trajectory in the first six years of deployment. According to its June 2026 6G Advanced Research Report, 6G RAN expenditure could surpass USD 100-500 billion annually. This reflects an expectation that RAN procurement will scale rapidly following 6G's standardisation. However, Dell'Oro notes that operator cell sites today have greater capacity than in the 4G-5G transition, and there may be scope for existing massive MIMO transmitters to be

UNITED STATES 12 JUN

Wyyerd Fiber expands network roll-out across Southern Arizona

Arizona-based ISP Wyyerd Fiber has started its network build in the community of Sahuarita in Southern Arizona. The network will be completed by end-summer 2026, delivering broadband speeds of up to 8 Gbps to thousands of local households and businesses. This builds on the company's network expansion across Prima County, including Marana and Oro Valley.

GLOBAL 12 JUN

Global broadband access sales rise 2% in Q1 - Dell'Oro

Latest figures from Dell'Oro Group put global turnover from broadband access equipment up 2 percent year on year to USD 4.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026. Sales rose as carriers accelerated upgrades to support higher bandwidth residential services, including multi-gigabit service tiers. Revenues were, however, 8 percent lower than in the final three months of 2025.

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