RadiusDC acquires Phoenix data centre from PhoenixNAP
UNITED STATES 15:16

RadiusDC acquires Phoenix data centre from PhoenixNAP

RadiusDC, data centre solutions provider, has signed an agreement to acquire phoenixNAP, data centre and colocation business located in Phoenix, Arizona. The deal will close in Q2 2026, subject to customary regulatory clearance and closing conditions. The agreement covers the existing colocation facility in Phoenix, interconnection infrastructure, and development rights for future sight expansion. This will establish the Phoenix 1 campus of RadiusDC, combining the operational data centre with a planned expa

Disney+ starts roll-out of vertical video feed on mobile app in US
UNITED STATES 14:44

Disney+ starts roll-out of vertical video feed on mobile app in US

Disney+ has confirmed the launch of vertical videos on its app in the US, in an effort to get more people watching the streaming service on mobile devices. Named 'Verts', the new videos are presented in a dynamic feed, offering a selection of clips and scenes from Disney+ programmes and films that viewers can swipe, watch and save to their watchlist. 

Canadian govt approves investment by TikTok Technology Canada
CANADA 12:03

Canadian govt approves investment by TikTok Technology Canada

The Canadian government has decided to approve an investment by TikTok Technology Canada following a review under the Investment Canada Act. The investment can now move forward, subject to new legally binding undertakings from TikTok Canada. The government has secured commitments from TikTok to enhance protection for Canadians' data and their privacy, in line with a similar approach adopted by the EU.

Philo launches two new paid streaming TV plans
UNITED STATES 09:00

Philo launches two new paid streaming TV plans

Philo, US-based OTT streaming TV company, has announced the launch of two new paid plans - Essential for USD 25 and Bundle+ for USD 33 per month. These will be offered alongside the existing free streaming service, which offers access to over 120 FAST channels and unlimited DVR with 30-day storage. 

Google sells FTTH business to Stonepeak in merger with Astound
UNITED STATES 07:50

Google sells FTTH business to Stonepeak in merger with Astound

Google is withdrawing from the broadband market in the US with the sale of its FTTH operator GFiber (formerly Google Fiber) to private equity firm Stonepeak. GFiber will be merged with Astound Broadband to create a larger player on the growing FTTH market. The merged group will be majority owned by Stonepeak, with Alphabet retaining a "significant minority" stake. 

Spectrum Business adds customer contact to RingCentral offering
UNITED STATES 11 MAR

Spectrum Business adds customer contact to RingCentral offering

Charter Communications is expanding its sales agreement with RingCentral to offer more of the latter's communications products to its Spectrum Business customers. This includes RingCentral's RingCX for omnichannel contact centre services and its AI Conversation Expert (ACE) for advanced conversation intelligence. The products are marketed as 'Unified Customer Experience (UCX) with RingCentral' and add to the existing Spectrum offering of unified communications products from RingCentral.

Gray Media blocks local stations from Dish TV line-up
UNITED STATES 11 MAR

Gray Media blocks local stations from Dish TV line-up

EchoStar announced that 226 channels in 113 markets are currently unavailable to Dish pay-TV customers after a decision by Gray Media to back out its local stations from the Dish TV line-up. EchoStar said Gray Media decided to disconnect the stations after Dish declined to accept "unreasonable rate increases" that would have resulted in higher monthly fees for customers. The disconnected stations provide local news, sports and weather to millions of customers. 

Bell Cyber launches new CyberShield Connect managed service for SMEs
CANADA 11 MAR

Bell Cyber launches new CyberShield Connect managed service for SMEs

Bell Canada's Bell Cyber division has launched a new fully-managed cybersecurity solutions for Canadian SMEs called CyberShield Connect, powered by the Watchguard Unified Security Platform. CyberShield Connect expands enterprise-grade protection access to SMEs, removing the IT burden that often stops smaller businesses from enhancing their cyber security. 

Contrivian provides Amazon Leo connectivity to US states and local agencies
UNITED STATES 11 MAR

Contrivian provides Amazon Leo connectivity to US states and local agencies

Contrivian has announced an authorised reseller agreement with Amazon Leo to deliver connectivity for state and local agencies in the US for mission-critical applications and services. Contrivian combines low Earth orbit technology with its proprietary Lighthouse performance optimisation service and its NorthStar lifecycle management product to provider software-defined multi-constellation connectivity. This eliminates the need for failover across networking technologies as well as across satellite constell

Hytera fined USD 50 mln over conspiracy to steal Motorola two-way radio secrets
UNITED STATES 11 MAR

Hytera fined USD 50 mln over conspiracy to steal Motorola two-way radio secrets

China's Hytera Communications has been fined USD 50 million after admitting it conspired to steal private information from Motorola Solutions. Hytera pleaded guilty in 2025 to the federal charge of conspiracy to steal trade secrets, and has now been sentenced by northern Illinois's federal district court. Targeting Motorola's two-way talk radio products, it was found to have recruited former employees from 2006 onwards and directed them to take proprietary information and trade secrets. Stolen insights and

EU, Canada start formal Digital Trade Agreement negotiations
CANADA 10 MAR

EU, Canada start formal Digital Trade Agreement negotiations

Canadian and EU officials have met in Toronto to start negotiations for an EU-Canada Digital Trade Agreement (DTA). Building on nine years of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, this will enhance trade between the two markets by making cross-border digital trade safer and easier. It will also provide stronger online protections for consumers. 

Lightpath wins place on GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract
UNITED STATES 10 MAR

Lightpath wins place on GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract

Lightpath, US-based fibre connectivity provider, has secured a place on the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, which allows federal, state and education agencies to buy services. Lightpath services are now available through GSA eBuy, the US government's primary procurement platform. In addition, state and local agencies across 50 US states can now access Lightpath services through Cooperative Purchasing.

CANADA 10 MAR

Rogers upgrades Fido customers to 5G at no extra cost

Rogers Communications has announced an automatic upgrade from 4G LTE to 5G for customers of its Fido low-cost mobile brand, with no additional cost and no plan change. The roll-out of 5G for Fido customers is nationwide, supporting speeds of up to 1 Gbps for customers with eligible devices. Almost all Fido customers are being upgraded to 5G, except for Basic plan and Wireless Home Phone customers. Anne Martin-Vachon, President of Wireless for Rogers, said the upgrade would be completed on 18 March.

CANADA 10 MAR

Telesat plans new Lightspeed landing stations in Quebec, Saskatchewan

Telesat plans to set up new landing station sites in Quebec and Saskatchewan to support the Telesat Lightspeed LEO satellite network. It has acquired land in Papineauville (Quebec) and Estevan (Saskatchewan), and leased land in Shaunavon (Saskatchewan) to host new landing stations. These landing stations will route data between the Lightspeed network and important fibre and internet exchange (IX) points. 

UNITED STATES 10 MAR

Fidium sets up on-net presence at Flexential data centres in Texas, Minnesota

Fidium, US fibre network solutions provider, is expanding a partnership with Flexential, provider of data centre colocation and hybrid IT solutions. Fidium is establishing a new on-net presence at Flexential data centres in Dallas and Plano in Texas, and in Minneapolis-St Paul in Minnesota. This will boost the availability of network options for enterprises, carriers and cloud providers through the Flexential Marketplace.

CANADA 10 MAR

Bell announces sovereign AI partnership with Coveo

Bell Canada has partnered with Coveo, Canada-based global provider of AI-Relevance technology, to provide federal and provincial governments and regulated industry customers with secure, sovereign AI solutions. The partnership combines the Bell AI Fabric with the Coveo AI-Relevance Platform. Bell's Ateko technology services unit will help design and integrate solutions for customers, and provide governance advisory services to support deployment of the Coveo platform.

UNITED STATES 10 MAR

Gilat exends US army contract

Gilat Satellite Networks announced that Gilat DataPath has received approximately USD 6 million in new orders to continue delivering field and technical services in support of the US. Army. Services will be delivered over the next six months. This order extends Gilat's support for another period as part of its multiyear engagement with the US Army's Programme Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications Networks (PEO C3N) under the GTACS II contract vehicle.

UNITED STATES 10 MAR

AT&T pledges USD 250 billion investment over 5 years as regulatory environment engenders confidence

AT&T said it is marking the 150th anniversary of the world's first telephone call by promising to invest and spend over USD 250 billion on its networks in the next five years. CEO John Stankey said the spending will increase US connectivity competitiveness and expand access to AT&T's fibre and wireless networks, adding that the strength of current federal telecommunications policy makes its commitment to invest possible. The current tax and regulatory environment are the most conducive to such investment in

UNITED STATES 10 MAR

Spectrum provides connectivity for Tampa Bay Lightning arena

Spectrum Business, a Charter Communications company, has been selected by Vinik Sports Group to provide connectivity solutions for the Benchmark International Arena in Florida. The arena is home to the Tampa Bay Lightning ice hockey team, and hosts other events such as concerts. Spectrum Business is providing Dedicated Fiber Internet, Managed WiFi and Fiber Connect Plus TV throughout the facility. This powers solution such as the scoreboard, TVs throughout the arena, mobile entry, and contactless PoS paymen

UNITED STATES 9 MAR

Brightspeed launches Whole Home WiFi for new fibre broadband customers

Brightspeed, US fibre broadband provider and network operator, has launched Whole Home WiFi for new Brightspeed Fiber Internet customers. The Whole Home WiFi service providers reliable, strong connectivity throughout the home, with new customers getting up to two WiFi extenders. New customers can benefit from savings of up to USD 485 - including free WiFi router, free installation, Whole Home WiFi free for one month, and a prepaid Mastercard (up to USD 200 with select plans).

UNITED STATES 9 MAR

Netskope appoints new VP of US public sector sales

Netskope, cloud security and networking specialist, has appointed Joseph Welsh as VP of Sales, US Public Sector. He will look to develop and expand the company's relationships with US federal, state, local and education (SLED) markets. He has more than 30 years of experience in technology sales leadership focusing on government customers, most recently as Regional VP of Public Sector Sales for US cybersecurity Tenable.

UNITED STATES 9 MAR

Comcast Business provides connectivity for The Players golf tournament

Comcast Business said it is the connectivity provider for The Players, a golf championship at The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass from 10-15 March. It will use Wi-Fi 7 to service high-traffic fan zones and provide dedicated network infrastructure to support NBC Sports' national broadcast coverage of the PGA Tour event. Comcast Business says nearly 600 miles (966 km) of fibre infrastructure is deployed on the course and for broadcast operations.

UNITED STATES 9 MAR

Apple TV starts exclusive US screening deal for F1 Grand Prix

Apple TV's US screening rights for the F1 World Championship started this past weekend with exclusive coverage of its first event, the Australian Grand Prix. Its programming covers all practice, qualifying and sprint sessions as well as the main race. Apple TV is also promoting curated content along with spoiler-free replays and highlight packages. 

GREENLAND 9 MAR

Vipps MobilePay becomes available in Greenlandic language and to Greenlandic numbers

Vipps has announced that Vipps MobilePay's 12.5 million Norwegian, Danish, Swedish and Finnish customers can now choose to use the mobile payment application in the Greenlandic language and can send funds to Greenlandic phone numbers. The app is already available in Swedish, Danish, Finnish, the two Norwegian languages Bokmal and Nynorsk, and English.  

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