Play ends reliance on roaming as network reaches maturity
POLAND 12 JAN

Play ends reliance on roaming as network reaches maturity

The Iliad Group announced two major milestones in the development of its telecom infrastructure in Poland, further reinforcing the group's strategy to build one of Europe's most advanced, resilient and energy-efficient networks. Its subsidiary Play has successfully launched a 1.2 Tbps connection in its backbone network — the highest capacity ever deployed on its infrastructure. At the same time, Play has surpassed the symbolic threshold of 13,000 base stations, marking a decisive step toward full technologi

MTN South Sudan expects to complete Yambio upgrade by end of January
SOUTH SUDAN 12 JAN

MTN South Sudan expects to complete Yambio upgrade by end of January

MTN South Sudan says network upgrade following ongoing service disruptions in Yambio will be completed by the end of January. The disruption was caused by its network modernisation project aimed at upgrading the area to a 4G network. The company extended an apology to affected customers for any inconvenience during this transition.

Ruggiero named Boldyn Networks Spain CEO
SPAIN 12 JAN

Ruggiero named Boldyn Networks Spain CEO

Boldyn Networks announced that Antonino Ruggiero has been appointed as the new chief executive of its Spanish business, while continuing to serve as CEO in Italy. He has over 30 years of experience in the telecom sector across Europe and South America, having held various leadership positions at BT Group, Ericsson, Omnitel (Vodafone Italia) and TIM in Chile, Turkey, Brazil and Italy.

Viavi introduces augmented reality RF test feature
UNITED STATES 12 JAN

Viavi introduces augmented reality RF test feature

Viavi Solutions has introduced a radio signal visualisation overlay powered by augmented reality (AR) technology, designed in partnership with Verizon subsidiary Verizon Wireless.  The new RF Viewer integration is offered through Viavi's existing OneAdvisor 800 Wireless testing device, an all-in-one platform under Viavi's Nitro Wireless brand designed for in-field signal monitoring and validations. 

IQE expects FY sales in upper forecast range, reports non-binding takeover interest
GLOBAL 12 JAN

IQE expects FY sales in upper forecast range, reports non-binding takeover interest

IQE, a London-listed supplier of epitaxial wafers for compound semiconductors, said in a trading update it now expects full-year sales and earnings to finish at the higher end of its prior guidance. The company calculates turnover will arrive at around GBP 97 million, above the midpoint of its revised GBP 90 -100 million estimate, while adjusted EBITDA will finish at GBP 2 million or greater. IQE had projected the latter metric to range from a GBP 5 million loss to a GBP 2 million profit.

Eutelsat orders 340 more satellites from Airbus for OneWeb LEO constellation
GLOBAL 12 JAN

Eutelsat orders 340 more satellites from Airbus for OneWeb LEO constellation

Eutelsat Group, which combines Eutelsat and OneWeb, announced further progress in the expansion of its OneWeb constellation, with an order of 340 more LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites from long-standing partner Airbus Defence and Space. The order brings to 440 the number of satellites procured from Airbus as part of this planned expansion, following the contract for a 100-strong batch agreed at the end of 2024 and expected to go into production later this year. 

Openreach broadband traffic up 5% in 2025, FTTP takes majority for first time
UNITED KINGDOM 12 JAN

Openreach broadband traffic up 5% in 2025, FTTP takes majority for first time

New data from Openreach shows that its full-fibre network is now carrying more data than older copper and hybrid fibre technologies for the first time. Broadband usage on the Openreach network jumped by 4.8 percent in 2025 to 108,599 PB of data, including a record 10,317 PB in December alone. Full-fibre usage increased by 40 percent in 2025, overtaking older fixed broadband technologies in late-October. The average full-fibre customer uses an average of 22.1 GB data per day.

Ekinops names new CEO
GLOBAL 12 JAN

Ekinops names new CEO

French vendor Ekinops has selected Lionel Chmilewsky to lead the business as chief executive. Chmilewsky was picked on the strength of his extensive international track record in telecoms, technology and cybersecurity, particularly in relation to leading strategic growth initiatives and complex corporation transformations. He takes the helm at a time of transition for Ekinops, as the company looks to grow its foothold in additional software-led product lines, including Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), ali

Omantel completes network upgrade to prepare for 5G Standalone
OMAN 12 JAN

Omantel completes network upgrade to prepare for 5G Standalone

Omantel said it has completed a major network upgrade with no disruption to customers, positioning it to deploy 5G Standalone use cases, including Voice over 5G, tailored network services, RedCap, large-scale IoT connectivity and ultra-low latency applications. Omantel said the upgrade reinforces its long-term technology roadmap and its commitment to building a resilient, future-ready network that delivers tangible value to the economy and society.

Wild weather and vandalism disrupt telecoms across Australia
AUSTRALIA 12 JAN

Wild weather and vandalism disrupt telecoms across Australia

Telecommunications services in parts of north Queensland were disrupted over the weekend after vandalism damaged network infrastructure as Tropical Cyclone Koji approached the coast, compounding challenges for operators managing severe weather impacts. An unplanned outage caused by vandalism disrupted services to around 5,000 premises in parts of Townsville on Saturday 10 January. According to an NBN Co spokesperson, technicians worked through the night and restored services for the majority of affected cus

SoftBank and OpenAI to invest USD 1 billion in SB Energy
UNITED STATES 12 JAN

SoftBank and OpenAI to invest USD 1 billion in SB Energy

OpenAI and SoftBank Group have agreed to invest USD 1 billion into SB Energy, which is backed by SoftBank and Ares Management, to support the buildout of AI data centres as part of the Stargate initiative. OpenAI and SoftBank are each investing USD 500 million into SB Energy. OpenAI has also selected SBE to build and operate its previously-announced 1.2 GW data centre site in Milam County. The equity funding supports SB Energy's growth as a development and execution partner for data centre campuses and asso

UK's Teleauora picks Airspan mmWave radio for FWA deployments
UNITED KINGDOM 9 JAN

UK's Teleauora picks Airspan mmWave radio for FWA deployments

Teleauora announced a new collaboration with Airspan Networks to use the latter's radio equipment for providing fixed-wireless access in the UK. Airspan will provide Teleauora with its latest Air5G 7200 mmWave radio, enabling the deployment of high-capacity fixed-wireless networks in challenging and hard-to-reach environments. The operator will target several identified sites across the UK where reliable, high-speed connectivity has historically been limited or unavailable.

INDIA 9 JAN

ACES and BSNL supply connectivity for Noida International Airport with NOC-SOC from Tech Mahindra

ACES India and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) have announced an agreement to deploy telecoms and digital connectivity infrastructure at Noida International Airport. Last month, Tech Mahindra unveiled a deal to set up and run a Network and Security Operations Centre (NOC-SOC) for Noida airport, which is expected to handle between 60 million and 120 million passengers by 2050.

FRANCE 9 JAN

French operators step up pace of 5G activations in December

The footprint of 5G cell sites emitting a signal across mainland France increased by 757 during December, reaching 45,955 as of 01 January, according to spectrum agency ANFR. This monthly increase was up from 445 in November and 701 in the year-earlier period. All four network operators accelerated the pace of 5G site activations, led by Orange with 521 additional sites across the 700 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands.

OMAN 9 JAN

Cerillion wins GBP 42 mln five-year BSS/OSS contract from Omantel

Cerillion said it has secured a GBP 42.5 million new contract from Omantel to supply and install its BSS/OSS suite. It will provide ongoing support and maintenance, as well as hosting and managed services over the five-year subscription term, following an initial implementation period. This agreement is Cerillion's largest contract win to date and helps to underpin existing market forecasts for FY 2026 and beyond.

SAUDI ARABIA 9 JAN

Aramco Digital prepares to offer industrial communications services on 450 MHz band

Aramco Digital says it will launch a national industrial communications network operating in the 450 MHz band. It will deliver secure and reliable industrial connectivity across Saudi Arabia to support sectors that require continuous operations and dependable communications for critical assets and facilities. Its portfolio will include tailored connectivity packages and a new generation of radios for demanding industrial environments combining rugged, industrial-grade design with AI capabilities, enhanced s

ITALY 9 JAN

Spectral Capital to acquire Italy's Intermatica

Spectral Capital Corporation said it signed a binding term sheet to acquire Italy-based telecommunications and technology company Intermatica S.p.A. for an undisclosed sum. The agreement calls for Intermatica to generate up to USD 10 million in annual free cash flow for Spectral to fully earn out 10 million Spectral common shares, said the latter in a statement.

UNITED KINGDOM 9 JAN

UK pushes ahead with mobile, Wi-Fi sharing in upper 6 GHz band

The UK is moving ahead with plans to allow mobile and Wi-Fi services to share the upper 6 GHz band. Regulator Ofcom has issued a detailed proposal on how sharing the spectrum between Wi-Fi and mobile services would work, and said it expects to allow low-power Wi-Fi applications in the frequency range before the end of this year. The proposal is open for public comment until 20 March.

ASIA 9 JAN

NTT Docomo Business launches smart stadium operations platform in East Asia

NTT Docomo Business has begun offering a cloud-based facility management platform for stadiums, arenas and large commercial venues following an exclusive distribution agreement with US-based SaaS provider 24/7 Software. Under the agreement, NTT Docomo Business will act as the exclusive reseller of 24/7 Software in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. The platform is designed to support the digitalisation of venue operations by integrating incident management, lost-and-found handling, guest requests and facilities

JAPAN 9 JAN

SoftBank trials renewable-powered base stations and AI sleep control

SoftBank has announced two initiatives aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of its mobile network as part of its target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain by 2050. The operator has begun a field trial of self-powered base stations using a combination of solar and wind generation in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture. The site is designed to supply around one third of its required electricity through on-site renewable generation, with the remainder drawn from the commercial g

NORTH AMERICA 8 JAN

Ceragon expects sequential drop in Q4 sales after deferral by key North American client

Ceragon said in an operational update it expects to report fourth quarter sales of USD 81-83 million. The figure is reduced from USD 85.5 million in Q3 and would cap off a disappointing sales performance over the last six months. Ceragon had expected improved visibility in the final months of 2025 but says a deferral in late December by a major North American client to instead receive products in 2026 had impacted Q4 collections. Sales were down 16.7 percent year-on-year in Q3 and 14.4 percent lower in Q2,

TURKEY 8 JAN

Argela takes part in Turkey-hosted 5G Technologies Promotion event

Argela has shared details of its recent participation in the 5G Technologies Promotion Event, a digital transformation-focused meeting hosted in Ankara by Turkey's ICT authority BTK. Argela's showing included state-of-the-art innovations in 5G and beyond communication technologies. The company detailed its vision for building smarter, more agile and sustainable network infrastructures, including AI-powered network management, cloud-based system integrations, and end-to-end orchestration platforms. Visitors

UNITED STATES 7 JAN

Ekinops installs coherent 400G drivers for Kentucky fibre operator MuniNet

MuniNet, a municipal fibre internet provider responsible for infrastructure in western Kentucky, has adopted Ekinops' 400G coherent optical transport to support the roll out of network upgrades. Ekinops said this deployment would ramp up capacity in MuniNet's existing fibre footprint, which supplies wholesale 5G backhaul and cloud connectivity services as well as high-speed broadband. MuniNet selected its product as it believes it is capable of meeting immediate bandwidth appetite while ensuring flexibility

DENMARK 7 JAN

NetNordic buys Danish DWDM specialist Itectra

NetNordic has announced its acquisition of Danish company Itectra, which designs, provides and maintains critical IT infrastructure for data centres, public authorities, private enterprises and service providers. NetNordic said Itectra has achieved significant growth through key projects in optical networks (DWDM), which is an expanding market. The deal creates opportunities for cross-selling between NetNordic's networking products and Itectra's optical products.

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