PLDT data centre unit Vitro files for PHP 24 billion REIT IPO
PHILIPPINES 17:57

PLDT data centre unit Vitro files for PHP 24 billion REIT IPO

PLDT has announced that its data centre subsidiary Vitro, has submitted a registration statement and Real Estate Investment Trust plan to the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, alongside a listing application on the Main Board of the Philippine Stock Exchange. The initial public offering consists of a secondary offering sponsored by ePLDT, comprising up to 1.9 billion secondary common shares with an over-allotment option of up to 286,956,500 additional shares, priced at up to PHP 11 per share.

Vodafone Ukraine installs solar panels at 100 base stations
UKRAINE 16:13

Vodafone Ukraine installs solar panels at 100 base stations

Vodafone Ukraine announced it has installed solar panels at 100 of its base stations in 14 regions. Solar energy is expected to cover almost 30 percent of the power needs. The operator plans to continue the project, which is especially important in the face of attacks by Russian armed forces on Ukrainian power infrastructure.

Burkina Faso inspects telecom infrastructure to boost security
BURKINA FASO 16:12

Burkina Faso inspects telecom infrastructure to boost security

Burkina Faso has launched a nationwide inspection of public telecommunications infrastructure to protect digital assets and improve internet access, Ecofin reported. The ICT ministry launched a 10-day inspection ending 24 June to evaluate fibre-optic networks, technical equipment, power systems, and other critical telecommunications facilities. The ministry outlined its goals to safeguard public investments, prevent service disruptions, improve infrastructure performance, and steadily enhance public connect

Bouygues Telecom updates 5G box offer with lower prices
FRANCE 16:10

Bouygues Telecom updates 5G box offer with lower prices

French operator Bouygues Telecom has updated its 5G home internet offer. The Wi-Fi 7 router introduced earlier this year is now available without TV service, for EUR 29.99 per month the first year and then EUR 39.99 per month. The 5G box supports download speeds up to 1 Gbps. 

UK govt publishes consultation on future of TV distribution
UNITED KINGDOM 16:02

UK govt publishes consultation on future of TV distribution

The UK government has published a Media Green Paper on proposed reform to the UK's public service media system. This consults on options to force social media firms and video sharing platforms to make PSM news content more prominent and easy to find on their platforms. This includes news content from the BBC, Channel 4, 5, ITV, STV, S4C and other trustworthy providers. For instance, one option could be for a range of local/national news publishers being more likely placed at the top of social media feeds, h

Telefonica Deutschland joins Blue Planet for concept trial of agentic 5G slicing
GERMANY 15:55

Telefonica Deutschland joins Blue Planet for concept trial of agentic 5G slicing

Telefonica Deutschland has completed a proof of concept (PoC) with Ciena's Blue Planet to gauge agentic AI's capability in drawing up complex telecom offerings such as advanced 5G network slices. The joint concept trial was delivered as part of an ongoing transformation of Telefonica Deutschland's OSS systems aimed at achieving higher levels of network autonomy. AI agents are being tested in Telefonica Deutschland's Multi-Domain Service Orchestration environment, which aims to facilitate end-to-end orchestr

Nexera revenues up 26% in 2025
POLAND 15:53

Nexera revenues up 26% in 2025

Revenues of Polish company Nexera Holding totaled PLN 152.0 million in 2025, up by 26.0 percent year-on-year, reports Telko.in citing a statement submitted by the company to the National Court Register (KRS). EBITDA improved to PLN 28.3 million from PLN 17.4 million, and the net loss dropped from PLN 206,000 in 2024 to PLN 155,200 in 2025. The number of active RGUs reached almost 300,000 on the Nexera network, and the fibre-optic network covered almost 800,000 households in nine regions.

E& brings 5.5G connectivity to world's tallest hotel
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 15:52

E& brings 5.5G connectivity to world's tallest hotel

E& UAE has deployed 5G-Advanced (5.5G) connectivity at Ciel Dubai Marina, the world's tallest hotel. This deployment delivers ultra-fast, low-latency indoor connectivity to support the growing demand for seamless digital experiences across premium hospitality spaces, from high-speed browsing, video calling and content streaming to connected guest services, smart building applications and operational communications in dense, high-footfall spaces. In collaboration with Ericsson, E& UAE engineered and deployed

Telia Lithuania appoints new head of B2B unit
LITHUANIA 15:50

Telia Lithuania appoints new head of B2B unit

Telia Lithuania has appointed Vaidas Dominauskas the head of the B2B unit. Dominauskas previously worked in various management positions at Telia Lithuania for more than 14 years, and in 2022–2025 he headed the state-owned company Regitra.

MTS Belarus expands LTE network with beCloud
BELARUS 15:49

MTS Belarus expands LTE network with beCloud

MTS Belarus launched more than 70 new LTE base stations in May, using the infrastructure of state-owned operator beCloud. The coverage and capacity of the network increased in almost 50 sites across the country. The network expanded in the cities of Minsk, Mogilyov, Baranovichi and Bobruysk, as well as in numerous smaller sites. Around 70 percent of newly-deployed base stations work on the 1,800 MHz band.

LTN to deploy fully managed IP network for PBS
UNITED STATES 15:39

LTN to deploy fully managed IP network for PBS

US public service broadcasting company PBS has awarded LTN, IP-based video transport and network services provider, a contract to upgrade content distribution and contribution across over 330 public TV stations. The multi-year agreement will see LTN deploy a fully managed IP network - providing ISP services, end-to-end connectivity and 2-way video transport across all TV station locations. 

Meta expands smart glasses range with cheaper models
GLOBAL 15:37

Meta expands smart glasses range with cheaper models

Meta is expanding its range of smart glasses with three new models under its own brand. Built with its existing partner EssilorLuxottica, the Meta Glasses come with a cheaper price, starting at USD 299, and the company's own Muse Spark large language model to power AI applications.

CANADA 15:32

Valley Fiber wins govt funding to connect rural homes in Manitoba

The Canadian federal government has announced funding of more than CAD 96.8 million for a Valley Fiber-led project to connect more than 7,800 homes across Manitoba to high-speed broadband. The project will connect up to 7,875 homes in more than 50 rural/remote communities, with the funding delivered through the Universal Broadband Fund.

IRELAND 15:25

Vodafone Ireland survey highlights nostalgic mobile phone memories

New research from Vodafone Ireland shows that staying connected with family and friends (66%), accessing social media (54%) and banking, budgeting and managing finances (32%) are the top three reasons for using a mobile phone. This is based on a survey of 500 mobile phone users in Ireland aged 40+, as Vodafone marks 25 years of operating in the country. By comparison, voice calls were the main use of mobile phones in 2001, with SMS/text messaging emerging as a key feature.

CZECH REPUBLIC 15:18

Czech operators cover train tunnels with 5G

Czech operators have installed their 5G equipment in the infrastructure deployed by the Czech national railway carrier in train tunnels on the corridor from Prague to Brno and Ostrava. The operators will provide data and voice services in the tunnels on their own, using the shared infrastructure.

GERMANY 15:16

Telefonica Germany signs multi-year agreement with Tech Mahindra to build private cloud platform

Telefonica Germany has signed a multi-year agreement with Tech Mahindra to build a private cloud platform. Under the contract Tech Mahindra will provide its end-to-end platform engineering and AI-backed operations to transform the infrastructure of Telefonica Germany. The private cloud platform will support the infrastructure and transformation of Telefonica Germany through compute, storage, backup, containers, GPUs and ransomware protection as a service.

NIGERIA 15:14

NCC looks at options for free internet access for students

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened a three-week public consultation on a framework that would allow Nigerian students to access approved educational platforms without incurring data charges, The Punch reported. The NCC seeks public input on a framework for providing free access to educational resources and digital skills development platforms. The project is aimed at addressing digital exclusion among students who are unable to afford internet access for learning purposes.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:14

Rostelecom deploys telecom infrastructure for Russia-ASEAN summit

Russian national operator Rostelecom said it deployed the digital infrastructure for the Russia-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) summit in Kazan. The event took place 17 to 19 June. The operator provided protected links at the main locations of the event, as well as Kazan International Airport and nine hotels.

IRELAND 15:13

Google, Energy Dome announce energy storage project in Ireland

Google has signed a bilateral commercial contract with Today Energy Dome, long-term energy storage technology provider, for a 23 MW/200 MWh CO2 battery project in Ireland's County Offaly. This is part of their long-term partnership announced in 2025 for the large-scale deployment of Energy Dome's CO2 battery technology, supporting Google's commitment to boosting access to affordable, clean energy for grids worldwide. They have recently announced a 19 MW/200 MWh project in Arizona with local utility SRP.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:11

Rostelecom subsidiary Bulat launches new line of base stations

Russian national operator Rostelecom said that its subsidiary Bulat launched the first units of mobile base stations compatible with the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1,800 MHz, 2,100 MHz, 2,300 MHz and 2,600 MHz bands. The capacity of the signal processing unit also was improved on the new lines of base stations, as well as new functions added for flexible deployment by operators. Base stations from Bulat are used on LTE and GSM networks.

BELGIUM 15:10

Kazakhstan, Belgium sign agreements on AI, science and space technologies

Kazakhstan and Belgium have signed a number of strategic agreements aimed at advancing artificial intelligence, science, digital infrastructure, and space technologies. As reported by Kazakhstan's Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, the documents were signed during the visit of Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Belgium.

UNITED STATES 15:02

Bigleaf launches new Circuit Data Metering service

Bigleaf Networks has expanded the Bigleaf Cloud Connect portfolio with the launch of Circuit Data Metering. This helps business customers manage and control data usage across metered WAN circuits to connect remote locations, provide failover support or connect new sites - including LEO satellite, Starlink, metered 5G/LTE cellular and other usage-based circuits. 

NETHERLANDS 14:45

Dutch Consumer TV-Video Market 2026-Q1

This report estimates the value of the Dutch video market, consisting of both the traditional pay-TV market (TV) and the internet-based (over-the-top) services market (OTT video). It offers an overview of Dutch consumer TV and video revenues in the first quarter of 2026, and compares the findings with results from previous quarters. The report covers revenues generated by more than 25 companies in the Netherlands ranging from TV operators including Ziggo, KPN, Delta, Caiway, Canal Digitaal, Odido and Tele2, premium-TV providers like Film1, ESPN Compleet, Viaplay TV+ and Ziggo Sport Totaal as well as OTT video services including Netflix, Videoland, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Pathé Thuis, Viaplay, HBO Max, SkyShowtime and Canal+.

SWEDEN 14:14

Evroc, KPMG Sweden announce sovereign cloud partnership

Sweden-based cloud company Evroc has announced a partnership with KPMG Sweden to provide a single, end-to-end pathway to operational sovereignty for companies in highly regulated and mission-critical sectors. The joint offering be based on the Evroc platform, the only fully sovereign cloud and AI stack in Europe.

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