Netnod signs joint statement warning of risks in EU's proposed Digital Networks Act
EUROPE 10:05

Netnod signs joint statement warning of risks in EU's proposed Digital Networks Act

Nordic critical digital infrastructure provider Netnod said it is one of a number of signatories of a joint statement warning against risks in the European Commission's proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA). They say the DNA threatens to weaken established EU net neutrality rules and disrupt Europe's highly competitive and well functioning IP interconnection ecosystem. By absorbing the Open Internet Regulation into a broader framework and introducing "potentially problematic" mechanisms for ecosystem cooperat

Channel 4 announces latest B Corp TV ad airtime winners
UNITED KINGDOM 10:04

Channel 4 announces latest B Corp TV ad airtime winners

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has awarded TV ad airtime to five more sustainable businesses as part of a B Corp competition run by Channel 4 Sales in partnership with B Lab UK. The five winners will share TV ad airtime worth GBP 600,000, starting with a special primetime linear ad-break takeover later in 2026. They will also get bespoke ad placement across Channel 4 Streaming.

Claranet signs up to CREST AI Charter for cyber security services
UNITED KINGDOM 09:56

Claranet signs up to CREST AI Charter for cyber security services

Claranet, UK-based global managed services provider, has become a founding signatory of the CREST AI Charter. This is a public commitment organised by CREST, global cybersecurity industry standards organisations, to using AI responsibly across cybersecurity services. By signing the Charter, companies agree to support CREST's nine AI Principles. Over 1 in 10 CREST members signed up in the founding group, from Europe, the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North America.

Fibernet reaches more than 150 apartment buildings using InCoax Fiber Access Extension
FINLAND 09:52

Fibernet reaches more than 150 apartment buildings using InCoax Fiber Access Extension

InCoax Networks has announced that Fibernet Finland has reached over 150 apartment buildings contracted with InCoax Fiber Access Extension technology, supporting Fibernet's deployment of high-speed broadband services to apartment buildings through a fast, cost-efficient and unintrusive installation model. Most of the installations use the InCoax D2501, which is well suited for smaller blocks of flats. By using the existing coaxial infrastructure inside the building, Fibernet extends its fibre access network

UK managed services provider Redsquid acquires WTL
UNITED KINGDOM 09:47

UK managed services provider Redsquid acquires WTL

Redsquid, UK managed technology and cyber security services provider, has announced the acquisition of WTL, boosting its enterprise infrastructure and mission-critical support capabilities. WTL provides support for complex enterprise environments across Oracle, Linux and Solaris, and will help Redsquid support customers operating across cloud, hybrid and legacy environments.

Vertiv launches Rack Extreme platform for AI workloads
GLOBAL 09:42

Vertiv launches Rack Extreme platform for AI workloads

Vertiv has announced the introduction of its Vertiv Rack Extreme platform to meet the intense demands of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. The cabinet platform provides the necessary structural support for exceptionally deep and heavy IT equipment.

Telefonica reused and recycled 4 mln devices in 2025
EUROPE 09:42

Telefonica reused and recycled 4 mln devices in 2025

Telefonica said it reused and recycled around 4 million devices in 2025 as a whole, accounting for 95 percent of the waste it generated. The company is pushing to implant circular economy practices into its climate strategy and improve resource efficiency with a view to reaching a "Zero Waste" target for 2030.

Era4 announces AI infrastructure partnerships with Cosine, Civo
UNITED KINGDOM 09:38

Era4 announces AI infrastructure partnerships with Cosine, Civo

Era4, UK provider of low-carbon, high-performance infrastructure, and Cosine, AI frontier model developer, have signed an MoU to cooperate on the development of Lumen Sovereign, a UK sovereign LLM. Developed by UK-based Cosine, Lumen Sovereign has been designed to work with no dependence on foreign infrastructure - providing a secure and sovereign AI capability for regulated sectors such as financial services, healthcare and defence. It will initially use the Isambard-AI supercomputer. The MoU will see Era4

Snapchat faces Dutch class action over child safety, privacy
NETHERLANDS 09:28

Snapchat faces Dutch class action over child safety, privacy

Dutch non-profit organisation SOMI (Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie) is organising a collective lawsuit against Snapchat in the Netherlands, alleging that the platform exposes minors to harmful content, facilitates illegal activity, and processes personal data without valid consent.

Axon absorbs Greenwave to bolster BSS, OSS and mobile networks capability
GLOBAL 09:22

Axon absorbs Greenwave to bolster BSS, OSS and mobile networks capability

US intelligent networking and assurance specialist Axon Networks has completed the acquisition of mobile network stack vendor Greenwave Systems. The deal is expected to boost Axon's digital twin service supporting self-optimising fixed and mobile network (SON) infrastructures based on real-time visibility insights. In addition, Axon became interested in the Greenwave technology due to potential BSS and OSS synergies in the orchestration platform Axon Orchestrator, as well as wider mobile-first upgrades in t

Potraz provides Starlink connectivity to 98 digital centres, supplies solar power and school PCs
ZIMBABWE 09:17

Potraz provides Starlink connectivity to 98 digital centres, supplies solar power and school PCs

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has upgraded 98 digital centres with Starlink technology nationwide, including ten centres in Masvingo province. It said 59 digital centres and post offices have been solarised to improve service reliability and operational sustainability. POTRAZ has deployed 25,264 computers at 1,419 schools nationwide, including 3,030 computers allocated to 175 schools in Masvingo Province.

Ofcom announces new crisis response protocols for online platforms
UNITED KINGDOM 09:13

Ofcom announces new crisis response protocols for online platforms

UK regulator Ofcom has announced new safety measures for online platforms to respond to spikes in illegal content during a crisis. The new measures require online platforms to have protocols in place to respond quickly and effectively during a crisis to manage increases in illegal content on their sites, and address the risk of their platforms being used to commit/support criminal offences. 

LIBYA 09:13

Libya launches AI strategy to drive transformation

Libya has launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026-2030, according to government-backed media platform Hakomitna. Key targets include enabling 80 percent of government organisations to use AI services, automating 50 percent of government transactions, activating national digital identity for 70 percent of the population, training 10,000 employees in advanced technologies, supporting the establishment of 100 AI-focused start-ups and digitising 70 percent of paper-based records.

BURUNDI 09:08

Burundi telecom watchdog ARCT tells mobile users to register SIMs by 25 June

Burundi's Telecommunications Regulation and Control Agency (ARCT) has directed mobile users to update their SIM registrations by 25 June or face deactivation, Ecofin reported. The regulator warned that non-compliant lines will be cut off. The measure targets subscribers with irregular identification data, such as illegible or damaged national ID cards. This follows a 13 January ministerial order governing SIM card registration and use that aims to strengthen security and prevent consumer fraud.

NIGERIA 09:05

MTN Nigeria blames digital habits for rapid data depletion

MTN Nigeria has attributed rapid mobile data depletion to automated background activities on smartphones and changing digital consumption habits, the Guardian reported. It defended its billing integrity and pledged massive infrastructure upgrades during a public consumer forum in Lagos called 'Data On Trial' (DOT), in which MTN directly answered mountingcustomer complaints about rapid mobile data use.

AFRICA 09:01

NuRAN Wireless signs USD 12 mln debt financing mandate, enters Cote d'Ivoire and rolls out 3G in Cameroon

NuRAN Wireless has announced a mandate letter with the AfriGreen Debt Impact Fund for a proposed senior debt financing of up to USD 12 million to accelerate the deployment of mobile and broadband infrastructure in several African nations. It also announced its entry to Cote d'Ivoire and the start of 3G roll-outs in Cameroon.

PARAGUAY 09:00

Paraguay deploys Starlink to connect rural schools and clinics

Paraguay's state-run operator Copaco has begun deploying 1,600 Starlink satellite internet kits to connect schools and healthcare centres in rural areas, the government. The digital inclusion initiative aims to provide high-speed connectivity to more than 50,000 students and teachers, with the first 100 units already installed in the remote Chaco region.

NETHERLANDS 09:00

Eurofiber revenue rises 13% to EUR 349 million in 2025

Eurofiber posted full-year 2025 revenue of EUR 349 million, a 13 percent increase compared with EUR 308 million in 2024, with growth recorded in every market. Adjusted EBITDA from core activities reached EUR 184 million, also up 13 percent from EUR 163 million the prior year. Capital expenditure exceeded EUR 200 million, directed at expanding the group's fibre-optic infrastructure. Operational cash flows remained strongly positive throughout the year.

GLOBAL 08:48

Atos rolls out Microsoft 365 Copilot to entire 56,000-strong workforce

France-based ICT group Atos has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Microsoft, aimed at embedding AI capabilities directly into its internal systems and bringing the same digital transformation to clients worldwide. Atos' entire workforce of 56,000 employees will be given access to Microsoft 365 Copilot across the 54 countries where the group has a presence. The deployment is based on the Microsoft 365 E7 product line. This combines several services under a single platform powered by M

UNITED STATES 08:46

Broadcom attracts USD 35 billion funding to advance 20 GW data centre expansion

Broadcom has announced an investment partnership aimed at building 20 GW of data centre compute capacity globally, powered by its processing chips and networking products. The vehicle, dubbed AI XPV Platform, is led by alternative asset management firm Apollo and backed by Blackstone's Credit & Insurance Business. An initial USD 35 billion tranche of funding has been allocated to kick off commercial contracts with frontier AI clients including Anthropic and OpenAI, in a timescale expected to last until at l

NORWAY 08:37

Telenor agrees to buy Enivest with 28,000 fibre customers in deal worth NOK 2.5 bln

Telenor said it has agreed to acquire Enivest, a fibre operator in Western Norway, in a transaction valued at NOK 2.5 billion. The acquisition includes Enivest's fibre network and approximately 28,000 customers, as well as a 34 percent stake in Ardalsnett, which has around 3,000 customers. Telenor CEO Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer said Enivest is a well-run company with a strong local presence and fits well with Telenor's long-term strategy.

GERMANY 08:23

Telefonica Germany expands 5G in Oederan, Bad Sackingen, Selscheid

Telefonica Germany has expanded its 5G network in Oederan, Bad Sackingen, and Selscheid. In Bad Sackingen, and Selscheid the company has built a new 5G mobile network site, while in Oederan it has put a new site into operation. Telefonica Germany currency manages a network running on 29,000 mobile sites, with 5G reaches around 99 percent of the population.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:23

Community Fibre, Hyperoptic backers seeking buyers - report

Private equity companies KKR and Warburg Pincus are examining potential sales of their UK fibre broadband businesses, reports the Financial Times. According to unnamed sources familiar with the matter, Warburg has appointed bankers and made approaches to potential buyers for London-based altnet Community Fibre, which has around 450,000 customers. Some of the sources also said KKR has approached potential suitors for Hyperoptic, which has over 400,000 customers.

CHILE 08:22

Wom tests 5G Advanced with 1024 QAM in Chile

Chilean operator Wom has begun testing 5G Advanced technology in Chile by deploying 1024 QAM, a modulation technique designed to increase data transmission capacity and improve network performance. The pilot is being conducted on Wom's existing 5G infrastructure in partnership with Qualcomm, requiring no additional hardware upgrades.

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