Eolo launches prepay FWA offer at gigabit speeds
ITALY 12:33

Eolo launches prepay FWA offer at gigabit speeds

Italian rural broadband specialist Eolo has launched a new prepay fixed wireless access (FWA) plan at download speeds of up to 1 Gbps that gives customers in digital divide areas the security of an always connected home for video surveillance and home automation devices as well as internet access when required. The rate, called Eolo QuandoVuoiTu, is being promoted to new users with a reduced installation fee of EUR 25 for the antenna and Wi-Fi router instead of EUR 100.

Vodafone adds security service to home broadband plans for GBP 2 per month
UNITED KINGDOM 12:30

Vodafone adds security service to home broadband plans for GBP 2 per month

Vodafone UK is expanding its premium security features to all its home broadband customers. Previously reserved for Vodafone Pro customers, the services Secure Net Home to protect devices connected to the network and Who's Home for alerts on who is on the network are now being extended to all standard broadband customers. Secure Net Home is free for three months, and then costs GBP 2 extra per month unless customers opt out, while Who's Home is free. Customers must have the Power Hub router to make use of t

Semtech restores profitability in Q1 with sales up 16%
GLOBAL 12:15

Semtech restores profitability in Q1 with sales up 16%

Semtech posted a USD 26.6 million net profit in the fiscal first quarter to end-April, reversing a USD 29.8 million loss in the final quarter of FY26 that was attributed to goodwill writedowns. Group sales of USD 291 million arrived ahead of Semtech's prior USD 278-288 million target, and were up by around 16 percent year-on-year, amid growth in all of the vendor's operating units. Signal integrity silicon sales lifted 39 percent to USD 102 million, while analogue mixed signal and wireless chips grew 11.3 p

DNA brings in Number Guard with some mobile subscriptions
FINLAND 12:11

DNA brings in Number Guard with some mobile subscriptions

Telenor's Finnish business, DNA, said it is introducing a scam protection service called DNA Numerovahti (Number Guard) to identify potential fraudulent voice calls and nuisance spams. There is no need to downland an application and Numerovahti comes free with the new DNA Huoleton Plus consumer subscriptions and DNA Business Varma subscriptions for enterprise customers. Both subscriptions include secure web browsing, and enterprise customers, too.

Telgam revenues up 11% in Q1
POLAND 12:10

Telgam revenues up 11% in Q1

Revenues of Polish ISP Telgam, active around Wroclaw, totaled PLN 1.648 million in the first quarter of this year, up by 11.1 percent year-on-year from PLN 1.484 million. EBITDA increased to PLN 577,000 from PLN 309,300 thanks to a reduction in operating costs, and the EBITDA margin grew by 14.15 percentage points, to 35 percent. The net profit was PLN 381,600, up from PLN 108,600. The coverage of the network of Telgam totaled around 28,500 households at the end of March, up by 500 households quarter-on-qua

EuNetworks unveils Quantum Shield add-on for private connectivity services
EUROPE 12:08

EuNetworks unveils Quantum Shield add-on for private connectivity services

Fibre backbone operator euNetworks is bringing quantum-safe cryptography to its private connectivity services in partnership with Adtran. Dubbed Quantum Shield, this advance leverages euNetworks' wholesale grid and Adtran's network hardware to support scale-up of data centre links with real-time fibre monitoring and traffic safeguards hardwired into the optical layer.

O2 UK extends satellite D2D service to iPhones
UNITED KINGDOM 12:07

O2 UK extends satellite D2D service to iPhones

O2 UK is opening up its direct-to-cell mobile satellite service, delivered with Starlink, to iPhone users. The satellite service is available from 27 May to Apple customers with an iPhone 13 or newer model, to use in areas where there is no mobile network coverage. It works only for messaging, as well as data with a limited number of apps, including Apple and Google Maps, WhatsApp and Yahoo mail.

Advania acquires Icelandic business automation company Evolv Robotics
ICELAND 11:58

Advania acquires Icelandic business automation company Evolv Robotics

Advania said it has acquired Evolv Robotics, and Icelandic company that specialises in business automation and employs 30 automation engineers. Advania said business automation is rapidly evolving toward AI-powered systems that can process unstructured data and the Evolv acquisition adds the automation engineering expertise needed to implement such capabilities in production environments.

Recasens named CEO of Spain's Indra
SPAIN 11:41

Recasens named CEO of Spain's Indra

Spain's state-backed ICT and defence group Indra has announced the appointment of Josep Maria Recasens as CEO following the departure of José Vicente de los Mozos and several more directors, including chairman Angel Escribano. The new chief executive was previously Renault Group's chief strategy officer, having also worked as CEO of the French company's electric car division, Ampere, and as corporate strategy officer for Seat.

Elisa enhances mobile network capacity to serve Finnish holiday cabins
FINLAND 11:34

Elisa enhances mobile network capacity to serve Finnish holiday cabins

Finnish operator Elisa said it is taking measures to strengthen its mobile network in over 80 locations to enhance connectivity for holiday cabins in time for summer. In 2024, there were 495,145 holiday cabins in Finland, according to statistics bureau Tilastokeskus. Elisa will improve its 4G and 5G network nationwide but will focus on areas such as Alavus, Joutsa, Karstula, Kemionsaari, Kuopio, Mikkeli, Porvoo, Raasepori, Salo, Savonlinna and the Tampere region. The works will be done by the end of June an

Dutch Household Connected 2026-Q1
NETHERLANDS 11:00

Dutch Household Connected 2026-Q1

Dutch Household Connected provides insight into the Dutch household with an internet and bundle subscription. It shows which providers and services are used, demographic characteristics, why people have chosen a particular service, etc. The Connected Household report is published every quarter, it highlights significant differences across various segments. These differences are indicated with arrows, where larger arrows represent a more significant difference.

Nordic data protection authorities hold annual meeting
SCANDINAVIA 10:53

Nordic data protection authorities hold annual meeting

The Nordic region's data protection authorities held their annual meeting in Stockholm earlier this month to discuss common problems and focus areas, including artificial intelligence, new regulation and cooperation across national borders. It was attended by the Danish and Norwegian authorities, both called Datatilsynet, as well as Sweden's IMY, the Finnish Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman (Tietosuoja), Iceland's Personuvernd, Faroese agency Datueftirlitid, and Aland's di.ax. It concluded with a joi

GLOBAL 10:30

F-Secure chief product officer leaves in August

F-Secure has announced the departure of chief product officer and leadership team member TL Viswanathan to pursue career opportunities elsewhere. He will stay with the company until mid-August 2026 to ensure a smooth handover. Katja Kuusikumpu, director of portfolio governance & operations at F-Secure, will take replace him on an interim basis from 17 August.

ITALY 10:22

TIM launches first tranche of EUR 400 mln share buyback

Telecom Italia (TIM) said its board has approved the launch of a first tranche of a share buyback programme worth up to EUR 400 million, with purchases to run through 31 December 2026. The initial tranche will cover up to 140 million shares, equivalent to around 0.7 percent of the group's share capital and valued at around EUR 100 million based on the 26 May closing price. The shares will be used to service existing remuneration and incentive plans.

BRAZIL 10:21

Nubank launches NuCel mobile service for teenagers

Brazil's Nubank is expanding its MVNO service, NuCel, to target teenagers aged 16 to 18. This move allows younger customers to manage their mobile plan entirely through the Nubank app, similar to a control plan, with automatic renewal and no unexpected charges. Legal guardians are kept informed about all aspects of the service, from activation to payment. 

AFRICA 10:20

ATU starts IPv6 pilot projects

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has partnered with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (Icann) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to work on IPv6 adoption. Earlier in 2026, ATU, Icann and the African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI) hosted training programmes in Nairobi for policy and technical experts representing 30 African countries. These sessions focused on IPv6 readiness, regulatory alignment, deployment strategies, and national tran

BRAZIL 10:17

Brazil plans development of quantum communication network

Brazil's national telecommunications agency Anatel and the Military Institute of Engineering (IME) have met to discuss the development of the Quandanga Quantum Communication Network Project. This project aims to establish a permanent experimental infrastructure in Brazil for studying, testing, and demonstrating secure communication technologies using quantum and post-quantum cryptography.

QATAR 10:16

Qatar launches first digital parenting series to enhance online safety

Qatar's ICT ministry has launched the first edition of its Digital Parenting series, reinforcing a growing regional focus on online safety, responsible technology use, and digital literacy within increasingly connected societies. This initiative equips families with knowledge and tools to better understand digital environments. By offering practical and accessible guidance through its Safe Space platform, the series helps parents navigate modern challenges linked to social media, cybersecurity risks, and ch

FINLAND 10:16

GlobalConnect appoints new Finnish CEO from 01 June

GlobalConnect has announced the appointment of Soile Hammargard as CEO of its Finnish operations from 01 June, leading the consumer organisation in an expanding market. She succeeds Helena Bergstrand, who has accepted a role elsewhere. Hammargard is currently VP for procurement and supply chain management at GlobalConnect.

MIDDLE EAST 10:12

Samsung Wallet adds support for qlub restaurant payments

Samsung Wallet is integrated with qlub, a contactless payment platform for hospitality venues. This partnership allows Galaxy users in the Gulf region to settle restaurant bills directly at their table securely. Samsung Wallet on Qlub streamlines restaurant payments by allowing diners to scan a table QR code, view their bill, and pay in taps. This feature also simplifies group dining with bill splitting, while protecting personal data through tokenization and Samsung Knox encryption.

GLOBAL 10:09

Cato Networks appoints Elder as VP of EMEA channel

Cato Networks has appointed Tristan Elder as the vice president of EMEA Channel to scale its partner ecosystem. In this role, Elder will lead the company's regional channel initiatives, focusing on expanding partnerships with global systems integrators, managed service providers, consulting firms, and strategic resellers.

SAUDI ARABIA 10:02

Classera, Zain KSA partner to advance AI-powered education

Classera and Zain KSA have signed a strategic partnership agreement to launch a large-scale initiative focused on integrating advanced technologies and artificial intelligence solutions into Saudi Arabia's education sector. The project is expected to support millions of students by offering interactive and AI-powered learning experiences. The partnership also includes plans for future regional and international expansion into additional markets beyond Saudi Arabia.

ICELAND 10:01

Siminn brings in new group structure on 01 July

Icelandic operator Siminn has announced changes to the company's organisational structure from 01 July, the date of the transfer of its telecom and media business to operations subsidiary Siminn Rekstur. The changes aim to improve the scope for the group's growth and development. Parent company Siminn will be renamed Asar after shareholder approval and provide support services to subsidiaries and foster the development of the group as a whole. Maria Bjoerk Einarsdottir will remain CEO of the parent company

GLOBAL 10:01

Broadcom extends 50G PON architecture into Wi-Fi 8 gateways with new SoC product

Broadcom's Wi-Fi 8 silicon roadmap has expanded once again with the introduction of a system-on-chip (SoC) built for 50G PON-capable fibre home gateways.  The BCM68850 SoC marks Broadcom's latest bid to capture first-mover advantage as OEMs prepare to launch network devices built on the draft Wi-Fi 8 specification. It complements earlier Broadcom Wi-Fi 8 gateway designs which dovetail with 10G PON-grade customer infrastructure.

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