NTT Data to acquire Microsoft partner WinWire Technologies
UNITED STATES 18 MEI

NTT Data to acquire Microsoft partner WinWire Technologies

NTT Data has agreed to acquire WinWire Technologies, a Microsoft-focused cloud and AI services provider headquartered in California. NTT Data said the acquisition is intended to strengthen its capabilities in AI, data engineering and cloud-native application development, while supporting its broader enterprise AI strategy and expansion in North America.

Goldman Sachs Alternatives completes acquisition of QScale
CANADA 18 MEI

Goldman Sachs Alternatives completes acquisition of QScale

Goldman Sachs Alternatives has completed the acquisition of Canadian data centre developer and operator QScale through its infrastructure investment business, with QScale's founders and management team reinvesting in the company and remaining in operational leadership roles. QScale, which is headquartered in Quebec, said its flagship Q01 campus in Levis uses Quebec's hydroelectric power grid and cold climate cooling conditions to support high-density computing operations.

Three regional fibre providers plan new network across Upper Midwest
UNITED STATES 15 MEI

Three regional fibre providers plan new network across Upper Midwest

Three US regional backbone fibre providers - WIN Technology, Range and DCN - have announced the joint Heartland Fiber Project to extend high-capacity fibre network infrastructure across seven the Upper Midwest. The new long-haul fibre route will cross seven states - Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado - and establish a future path conduit to support growth between Denver and Chicago. 

Spectrum TV customers get discovery+ access at no extra cost
UNITED STATES 15 MEI

Spectrum TV customers get discovery+ access at no extra cost

Charter Communications' Spectrum brand and Warner Bros Discovery have announced availability of the discovery+ streaming app to eligible Spectrum TV customers in the US at no extra cost. This will give Spectrum TV customers access to the ad-supported discovery+ tier, which normally costs USD 5.99 per month. They can upgrade to the ad-free plan (which usually costs USD 9.99 per month) by paying the USD 4 difference. 

Calix strengthens Wi-Fi 7 pitch with gateways tailored to MDU residences, small homes and business
UNITED STATES 15 MEI

Calix strengthens Wi-Fi 7 pitch with gateways tailored to MDU residences, small homes and business

Calix said it is expanding its Wi-Fi 7 line-up with the launch of new GigaSpire and GigaPro internet gateways. The expanded portfolio includes the lightweight GigaSpire 7u4 and ceiling-mountable GigaPro 7p6, as well as the XGS-PON integrated GigaSpire 7u4txg and the Active Ethernet (AE) model GigaSpire 7u10tae. The market launch of the XGS-PON and AE products will come later in the year.

Nextlink activates first BEAD-funded tower in the US
UNITED STATES 15 MEI

Nextlink activates first BEAD-funded tower in the US

Nextlink Internet, US rural hybrid ISP, has activated the first BEAD-funded tower in the US. The tower is in southern Bienville Parish in Louisiana, delivering connectivity to 104 BEAD locations in Bossier Parish. It is part of a USD 18.5 million federal BEAD sub-grant to Nextlink to deliver fixed wireless infrastructure to 7,460 underserved and unserved locations across the state. Nextlink is deploying Taranga ngFWA Gen 2 technology over 3.5 GHz CBRS spectrum.

Canadian govt funds rural high-speed broadband projects in New Brunswick
CANADA 14 MEI

Canadian govt funds rural high-speed broadband projects in New Brunswick

The Canadian government has announced federal funding of more than CAD 37 million for two projects to deliver high-speed broadband connectivity to over 27,600 homes in more than 500 rural and remote New Brusnwick communities. One project will be delivered by Rogers Communications, with the other led by Xplore. The funding is being delivered through the Universal Broadband Fund, which aims to deliver high-speed broadband connectivity to rural, remote and Indigenous communities across Canada. 

Rogers upgrades 5G+ network in Toronto, Vancouver for World Cup
CANADA 14 MEI

Rogers upgrades 5G+ network in Toronto, Vancouver for World Cup

Rogers Communications has upgraded its 5G+ network in Vancouver and Toronto ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. It has completed a CAD 22 million network investment in Toronto to boost connectivity for fans attending the event. This includes boosting the in-stadium wireless network at BMO Field, equal to adding 16 cell towers in downtown Toronto; and installing extra network infrastructure outside the stadium, fan zone areas across the city, and transportation hubs and hotels - including Union Station, Pearso

Cox Enterprises makes changes to executive leadership
UNITED STATES 14 MEI

Cox Enterprises makes changes to executive leadership

Cox Enterprises, parent holding company of US broadband and cable operator Cox Communications, has confirmed changes to its leadership team. President and CFO Dallas Clement will become President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). He has worked for Cox for 25 years, holding executive positions across all company divisions. He will continue to oversee growth operations, strategy and investment, corporate development and the Socium Ventures VC fund - reporting directly yo Cox Enterprises CEO and chairman Alex

Bell confirms construction partners for Saskatchewan AI data centre
CANADA 14 MEI

Bell confirms construction partners for Saskatchewan AI data centre

Bell Canada has announced the latest development and construction partners for the new 300 MW Bell AI Fabric data centre in Sherwood, Saskatchewan; and signed a long-term agreement with Bird Construction to support a multi-year AI data centre build programme across Canada. Bird will be the lead construction partner for the Sherwood facility; with Regina-based Tangedal Architect appointed Architect of Record; and George Gordon Developments (GGDL) delivering site services. The new partnerships build on the lo

Amdocs migrates Lumen enterprise billing to Azure
UNITED STATES 14 MEI

Amdocs migrates Lumen enterprise billing to Azure

Amdocs announced a new project with US-based operator Lumen Technologies for the migration of one of its enterprise billing platforms to Microsoft Azure. This builds on an existing contract that has also seen part of Lumen's systems put on the Google Cloud. The initiative supports Lumen's cloud-first strategy, with the move to Azure expected to help enhance resilience, improve operational agility, and enable greater scalability. As part of the engagement, Amdocs will apply its agentic, AI-enabled migration

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon agree joint venture for rural mobile satellite services
UNITED STATES 14 MEI

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon agree joint venture for rural mobile satellite services

The US mobile operators AT&T, T-Mobile US and Verizon have agreed to form a joint venture in order to provide direct-to-device mobile satellite coverage. The move is aimed at eliminating spots without wireless service in rural parts of the country, as well as simplifying access to the new D2D services from a growing number of satellite operators. 

GREENLAND 14 MEI

Tusass FY EBITDA rises 5%, expects price cuts to pare future results

Greenlandic operator Tusass said its figures for the 2025 financial year are its best so far, but it expects lower revenue and earnings in future as it lowers its prices for the benefit of its customers and plans strategic investments, too. Revenue in 2025 edged up by 1 percent to DKK 804.8 million from NOK 797.6 million in 2024. EBITDA rose by 5 percent to DKK 340.4 million from NOK 323.9 million a year earlier and the EBITDA margin widened to 42.3 percent from 40.6 percent in 2024.

UNITED STATES 14 MEI

Motorola signs up J Balvin to 'Jugamos' campaign

Motorola said it has enlisted Colombian reggaeton artist J Balvin for "Jugamos," the latest phase of its global "Football Is Calling" campaign. The ad drive aims to celebrate football culture as a form of creativity and identity, tapping into the heightened global engagement that accompanies major tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup, when billions of fans interact across digital platforms, said the company.

UNITED STATES 13 MEI

Adtran completes Wi-Fi 7 generational refresh of SDG 8700 gateways

Adtran has updated wireless internet gateways in its SDG 8700 Series line-up to incorporate its third-generation Wi-Fi 7 technology. The additions include dual- and tri-band gateways and a range of 2.5 Gbps and 10 Gbps wired arrangements, as well as optional voice configurations. Six models will be available in total, ranging from the premium SDG 8734 that includes a 10G SFP+ port for WAN connectivity to the dual-band SDG 8712 with 2.5 Gbps WAN and dual 2.5G LAN interfaces.

UNITED STATES 13 MEI

FCC grants conditional approval for Echostar spectrum sales to SpaceX, AT&T

Echostar has received approval from the US Federal Communications Commission to sell large parts of its mobile spectrum to SpaceX and AT&T. The FCC said the transfer of the spectrum rights and exemptions granted SpaceX for the use of the frequencies will support new direct-to-device mobile satellite services across the country. The regulatory approval comes with the condition that Echostar set aside part of the sale proceeds to settle some of its outstanding bills with suppliers in the mobile network indust

CANADA 13 MEI

Canadian govt selects 44 projects for AI Compute Access Fund support

The federal Canadian government has announced CAD 66 million of support for 44 projects through the CAD 300 million AI Compute Access Fund. This will help the SMEs access the compute power needed to build and scale AI products. The selected companies are working across key areas of the economy, including energy, healthcare, life sciences, agriculture, finance, advanced manufacturing, transportation and natural resources.

UNITED STATES 13 MEI

AT&T 5G connectivity integrated with Lexus multimedia system

AT&T's 5G network connectivity has been integrated with the Lexus Interface multimedia system, starting with the 2026 Lexus ES vehicle. AT&T 5G supports faster speeds for in-car Wi-Fi hotspot, real-time navigation, remote services, and over-the-air (OTA) updates.

UNITED STATES 13 MEI

Cisco extends partnership with US Golf Association

Cisco has extended its technology partnership with the US Golf Association (USGA). The multi-year renewal means Cisco will continue to serve as the association's official technology partner, supplying networking, cybersecurity and observability platforms to support USGA tournaments, including the US Open and US Women's Open, as well as round-the-year operations.

UNITED STATES 13 MEI

AOI to supply Mediacom's Docsis 4 broadband upgrade

Applied Optoelectronics (AOI) revealed it is working with Mediacom to deliver Docsis 4.0 upgrades expected to unlock faster cable broadband services across its US footprint. Following this announcement, AOI will serve as Mediacom's primary vendor to replace legacy Docsis system amplifiers, switching them for 1.8 GHz-capable models from its Quantum18 product family, as well as 1.8 GHz line extenders and the QuantumLink remote management and monitoring platform. The order will be serviced by AOI's distributio

CANADA 13 MEI

Terago revenue falls 3.8 percent in Q1 to CAD 6.17 million

Canadian wireless broadband provider Terago has reported revenue of CAD 6.17 million for Q1 2026, down 3.8 percent from CAD 6.41 million in the year-earlier quarter. This decrease was due to lower bookings during 2025 and delays to large, multi-site installations; offset partially by revenue from new customers during Q1. Adjusted EBITDA was down 9.8 percent year-on-year to CAD 931,000, from CAD 1.03 million in Q1 2025, on lower revenues.

UNITED STATES 13 MEI

Ericsson steps up RAN Scheduler rollout with live field trials targeting T-Mobile US 5G-A network

Ericsson and T-Mobile US have advanced Ericsson's AI-native RAN Scheduler with built-in link adaptation technology into large-scale commercial trials. These trials aim to prove up the benefits of Ericsson's software when applied to live 5G Advanced network traffic in T-Mobile's US network. Already, the partners say they have achieved an increase in spectral efficiency close to 10 percent and up to 15 percent uplift in downlink throughput in comparison to rule-based RAN scheduling. 

CANADA 13 MEI

Gaiia draws USD 40 million series B funding pot to expand AI-driven telecoms BSS and OSS

Gaiia, the creator of an AI-driven telecoms BSS and OSS platform, announced that it has raised USD 40 million from minority investors backing its Series B funding round. The investment, led by the growth equity firm JMI with participation from Inovia, provides capital to plough into Gaiia's R&D initiatives and product roadmap. Gaiia's founding team remains in possession of a controlling stake in the company, which is headquartered in Quebec, Canada.

UNITED STATES 13 MEI

Globalstar to launch LEO replenishment satellites on SpaceX Falcon 9

Globalstar has announced plans to launch a new batch of satellites to support its low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation, as part of ongoing investment in its satellite communications infrastructure. The company said its HIBLEO-4 replenishment satellites are scheduled to launch on a Falcon 9 rocket operated by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on 17 May, within a 14-minute launch window opening at 08:50 ET.

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