Orange Spain adds BBC History, AMC channels to TV offer
SPAIN 11:10

Orange Spain adds BBC History, AMC channels to TV offer

Orange Spain has further enhanced its TV offer with the addition of the BBC History channel as well as two thematic channels from AMC. Subscribers can already access BBC History's catalogue of award-winning documentaries on dial 59 of Orange TV, with AMC Living and AMC Western to follow on dial nos. 76 and 38 on 10 February.

Telefonica to officially launch 10 Gbps XGS-PON fibre service on 15 Feb
SPAIN 10:50

Telefonica to officially launch 10 Gbps XGS-PON fibre service on 15 Feb

Movistar Spain (Telefonica) will officially launch its XGS-PON fibre service at download speeds of up to 10 Gbps on 15 February, reports website Bandaancha. The move coincides with the end of Telefonica's obligation to provide access to its fibre networks at regulated prices throughout Spain.

Kosovo Telecom to upgrade connectivity for municipality
KOSOVO 10:26

Kosovo Telecom to upgrade connectivity for municipality

The Municipality of Fushe Kosove and Kosovo Telecom have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance telecommunications infrastructure and digital services for residents and businesses, reported RTK Live. The agreement focuses on expanding the optical network to provide better, more stable broadband internet. This initiative aims to boost technological development, improve digital service efficiency, and foster economic growth and innovation in the municipality.

Telefonica opens quantum technology R&D centre in Bilbao
SPAIN 10:21

Telefonica opens quantum technology R&D centre in Bilbao

Telefonica has inaugurated a new hub in Bilbao focused on advanced quantum technology research, naming it after the company's late vice chairman Javier Echenique, who died in 2024. The new Javier Echenique Talent and Technology Centre was opened at a ceremony attended by Telefonica's CEO and Executive Chairman Marc Murtra as well as the President of the Basque government Imanol Pradales and leading figures from the Basque Country's business and institutional sectors.

CelcomDigi partners with Comviva to implement next-gen digital distribution platform
MALAYSIA 10:07

CelcomDigi partners with Comviva to implement next-gen digital distribution platform

Malaysian mobile operator CelcomDigi has implemented an digital distribution management system supplied by Indian vendor Comviva. This deployment is powered by Comviva's BlueMarble Retail platform that enables modular commerce, order management, customer care and channel partner integrations.

MWS enables AI agent integration with platform MWS Octapi
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:05

MWS enables AI agent integration with platform MWS Octapi

Russian operator MTS said that its subsidiary MTS Web Services (MWS) has expanded the functions of its integration platform, MTS Octapi. It is now possible to integrate AI agents into corporate IT infrastructure in order to accelerate the launch of custom MCP servers.

Zimbabwean ICT minister meets with telecom firms to discuss network challenges
ZIMBABWE 09:59

Zimbabwean ICT minister meets with telecom firms to discuss network challenges

Zimbabwean ICT minister Tatenda Mavetera has held a series of meetings with chief executives of the country's telecommunications industry to discuss challenges facing the sector, including statutory obligations and regulatory costs. Mavetera urged operators to review pricing models, assuring government support to boost digital inclusion and economic growth. The minister stressed that the government is committed to improving the ease of business after it announced in December 2025 that fees and levies in the

CEA-Leti inaugurates Europe's Chips Act pilot line in Grenoble
FRANCE 09:55

CEA-Leti inaugurates Europe's Chips Act pilot line in Grenoble

French research institute CEA-Leti has inaugurated a new cleanroom dedicated to ultra-low-power semiconductors, marking the first of five planned Chips Act pilot production lines to become operational in Europe. Located in Grenoble, the facility is partly funded by the Chips for Europe Initiative, implemented as part of the European Chips Act. Its creation was assigned to the Fames consortium, within which CEA-Leti serves as the project coordinator for the newly inaugurated pilot line. CEA-Leti CEO Sebastie

TNM CEO visits Macra
MALAWI 09:54

TNM CEO visits Macra

Mobile operator TNM has announced its growth plans and long-term commitment to national development. At a visit to the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra), TNM CEO Michel Herbert said the company pioneered 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and mobile money and aims to ensure access for every Malawian, regardless of location. Macra acting director-general Mayamiko Nkoloma, pledged the regulator's support for TNM's expansion efforts, including lobbying the central bank for foreign exchange access. 

Cabo Verde invites applications for Skodji Digital youth training scheme by 25 February
CAPE VERDE 09:48

Cabo Verde invites applications for Skodji Digital youth training scheme by 25 February

The Government of Cabo Verde has launched the Skodji Digital national digital skills training scheme, developed under the Digital Cabo Verde Project with World Bank support. Applications for the first phase run until 25 February. It aims to teach 3,000 young Cape Verdeans from every island and in the diaspora practical digital skills, facilitating access to the global remote work market and creating pathways for digital entrepreneurship.

GTD finalises sale of 49% of data centre unit to Peru's InfraCorp
CHILE 09:45

GTD finalises sale of 49% of data centre unit to Peru's InfraCorp

Chilean telecommunications firm GTD has completed the sale of a 49 percent stake in its data centre subsidiary to InfraCorp, the infrastructure investment division of Peruvian industrial conglomerate Grupo Romero, for a total of USD 109.8 million. The deal, first announced in October, sees InfraCorp take a minority stake in the newly-formed GTData Holdco entity containing all 11 GTD data centres located in Chile, Peru and Colombia.

Vantage Towers names new chief legal officer
EUROPE 09:40

Vantage Towers names new chief legal officer

Vantage Towers announced the appointment of Gunnar Janson as chief legal officer, effective on 01 February. He replaces Andrew Weber, who held the role since late 2023. In his new role, Janson will be responsible for all legal matters, compliance and risk management. 

GLOBAL 09:35

Perplexity agrees USD 750 mln deal to access Microsoft Foundry model repository

AI search engine and browser provider Perplexity has agreed a three-year deal with Microsoft to source AI model deployment capabilities available through the Microsoft Foundry platform, reports Bloomberg. The deal is thought to be worth USD 750 million, and comes after Perplexity was hit by legal action from its existing cloud provider Amazon Web Services over online shopping features that allegedly breached terms regarding Amazon's customer data. However, Perplexity says the Microsoft deal will not affect

NIGERIA 09:28

Nigerian telecom firms invest over USD 1 bln in 2,850 new sites in 2025

Telecom operators in Nigeria invested more than USD1 billion in 2025 to deploy over 2,850 new sites, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Vanguard reported. The NCC has published its fourth quarter network performance report developed in collaboration with Ookla. Executive vice chairman (EVC) Aminu Maida said that this showed steady gains in network quality, with improvements in median download speeds across both urban and rural areas compared with the previous quarter, alongside a nar

UNITED STATES 09:20

Comcast Xfinity, DirecTV carry NBCU coverage of 2026 Winter Olympics

Comcast has announced an enhanced viewing experiences for Xfinity TV customers with NBCUniversal's coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. This includes new technologies and immersive features such as Fan View, Multiview and RealTime 4K. Xfinity TV customers will benefit from thousands of hours of coverage across NBC, USA Network, CNCB and Peacock.

SPAIN 09:15

Spain launches EUR 89 mln smart city call

Spain's digital development agency Red.es has announced a new call in the smart city space, this time allocating a total of EUR 89 million in EU-backed regional development funds to support projects that promote the digitalisation of economic activity, employment and entrepreneurship.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:05

Disadvantaged pupils in England to get personal AI tutoring tools

The UK government plans to make Safe AI tutoring tools available to up to 450,000 children from disadvantaged backgrounds by end-2027. These will provide personalised, one-to-one learning support, and help lower the playing field for those unable to pay for private tutors. 

CHINA 08:58

Chinese mobile operators flag revenue impact following VAT increase to 9%

Chinese operators China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom have issued announcements related to the change in tax policy following a new directive from China's Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration. Effective 1 January, the tax classification for essential services - including mobile data traffic, SMS/MMS, and broadband internet - has been officially adjusted. These services have been reclassified from "value-added telecommunications services" to "basic telecommunications services", whic

CANADA 08:57

Canadian govt funds rural high-speed broadband projects in Alberta

The Canadian government has announced federal and provincial funding of up to CAD 224.78 million for 26 high-speed broadband projects in Alberta, connecting 82,584 homes in rural and remote communities, including 1,634 Indigenous households. The governments of Alberta and Canada are providing equal funding.

MIDDLE EAST 08:55

Nile picks Infinigate's StarLink as authorised distributor in key Middle East markets

Secure Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider Nile has announced the selection of Infinigate Group company Starlink as an authorised distributor of its service in selected Middle East markets. The partnership strengthens Nile's go-to-market presence in the region and expands access to its secure networking services for mid-market and large enterprise customers. Nile will leverage StarLink's regional expertise, established channel ecosystem and strong partner relationships to accelerate adoption in high-priori

NETHERLANDS 08:54

NPO raises price for subscription streaming service

Dutch public broadcaster NPO has increased the price of its VOD subscription NPO Plus for the first time since it launched in 2014. The new price is EUR 3.49 per month, up from EUR 2.95 previously. It remains the cheapest streaming service on the market. 

ITALY 08:53

PosteMobile continues refunding Ukraine calls and texts

Italian MVNO PosteMobile said it will continue to reimburse its customers for all international calls and SMS from Italy to Ukraine up until at least 28 February 2026 due to the ongoing war in the Eastern European country. The operator previously reimbursed customers in the form of a top-up for all calls and SMS carried out until the end of 2025 and has pledged to do so for all January and February traffic by 10 March.

IRELAND 08:50

Siro activates full-fibre network in Ashford in County Wicklow

Siro, Irish fibre broadband network operator, will activate its full-fibre network in Ashford, County Wicklow, by end-January. As a result, 512 homes in the village will be able to connect to the network, taking the total number of premises passed across County Wicklow to 27,800. Ashford joins over Wicklow towns to go live, including Arklow, Bray, Blessington, Wicklow, Kilcoole and Greystones.

GLOBAL 08:48

Over three in ten countries will be tied into sovereign, region-specific AI before end-2027 - Gartner

New insights from Gartner suggest AI usage in 35 percent of the world's nations will be tied into sovereign, region-specific AI platforms by 2027. The trend reflects national investments in sovereign, localised AI capacity to assuage concerns about Western influence in existing AI technology, and in some cases aiming to enhance security outcomes by limiting overseas involvement in end applications and data flows. Gartner says localised AI models often provide greater context when deployed for intricate task

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