Morse Micro debuts HaLoW module powered by second-generation RF chip
UNITED STATES 20:30

Morse Micro debuts HaLoW module powered by second-generation RF chip

Wi-Fi HaLow silicon specialist Morse Micro is preparing to launch its latest connectivity module based on its latest generation RF chip technology. Set initially for distribution to US and Canadian product teams, the MM8108-M2 is a high-powered module built on Morse Micro's second-generation MM8101 system on a chip. The SoC is coupled with an external power amplifier that transmits at up to 28.5 dBm output power, and a surface acoustic wave (SAW) tuned for 902-928 MHz ISM frequencies as allocated in North A

MTS Belarus expands LTE network by 100 more base stations in May
BELARUS 20:28

MTS Belarus expands LTE network by 100 more base stations in May

MTS Belarus said it has started providing LTE services on more than 100 additional base stations in May. The majority of upgraded base stations provide services on the 1,800 MHz band. The upgrades were done in Brest, Grodno, Minsk, Baranovichi, Novopolotsk and numerous other locations.

MTS Russia offers 700 MB free monthly roaming data in popular tourism destinations
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 20:26

MTS Russia offers 700 MB free monthly roaming data in popular tourism destinations

Russian operator MTS is offering free roaming services in popular tourism destinations. Customers can obtain a free 700 MB monthly mobile data bundle, unlimited outgoing calls to the MTS Russia network, as well as free access to navigation, translation and banking applications under the free Light service.

Beeline integrates IT system for automated permits to access Rostelecom infrastructure
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 20:23

Beeline integrates IT system for automated permits to access Rostelecom infrastructure

Russian operators Beeline and Rostelecom have integrated their IT systems, enabling Beeline to get automated permits for access to the telecommunications infrastructure of Rostelecom. The project has reduced expenses and accelerated the process of connecting customers by 30 percent.

LoRa Alliance charts forward trajectory for LoRaWAN advances in new technical roadmap
GLOBAL 20:20

LoRa Alliance charts forward trajectory for LoRaWAN advances in new technical roadmap

LoRa Alliance, the nonprofit organisation responsible for LoRaWAN, an IoT protocol geared to low powered connectivity via gateways into the cloud, has published a three-year technical roadmap highlighting its plans for the near future. The alliance notes that LoRaWAN has generated the strongest global adoption of any low-powered WAN technology, and argues it is increasingly considered wireless connectivity's "fourth pillar", together with cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. With its new roadmap, the alliance

MTS offers foreign PlayStation accounts and subscriptions
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 20:13

MTS offers foreign PlayStation accounts and subscriptions

Russian operator MTS is offering its customers the option to purchase ready-to-use foreign Sony PlayStation accounts and subscriptions through its payment service MTS Oplata. Turkish and Indian accounts are available for sale, and customers are also able to buy subscriptions for ES Plus and EA Play.

Beeline Russia reports 2% rise in PBX subscribers base in 2025
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 20:10

Beeline Russia reports 2% rise in PBX subscribers base in 2025

Russian operator Beeline has announced that its PBX subscriber base increased by 1.8 percent year-on-year in 2025. This was the best performance among the top five Russian providers of PBX services, according to a study bu TMT Consulting.

Uzbekistan and Omnitele discuss expanding broadband and deploying 5G
UZBEKISTAN 20:09

Uzbekistan and Omnitele discuss expanding broadband and deploying 5G

Uzbek Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov has held talks with representatives of Finnish telecommunications consulting and engineering company Omnitele to discuss the development of telecom infrastructure and digital connectivity, Trend reports, citing the ministry. The meeting focused on expanding broadband networks, deploying 5G technologies and improving digital connectivity across Uzbekistan. The parties exchanged views on mobile network planning and optimisation, the use of data-driven a

Cnam funds media literacy, countering disinformation projects
IRELAND 16:58

Cnam funds media literacy, countering disinformation projects

Irish broadcasting and media regulator Coimisiun na Mean (Cnam) has awarded funding of over EUR 268,000 to three Media Literacy and Countering Disinformation projects in 2026. The three projects are being run by DCU FuJo/EDMO Ireland, the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) and ESRI. The grants complement the regulator's ongoing work to tackle disinformation.

Xfinity wins three categories in US fixed broadband experience tests
UNITED STATES 16:49

Xfinity wins three categories in US fixed broadband experience tests

Comcast's Xfinity brand has won three categories in the latest 'US Fixed Broadband Experience Report' from Opensignal. Xfinity came top for Video Experience, Download Speed and Consistent Quality. Xfinity achieved consistent quality in 83.7 percent of tests; followed by Verizon (83.3%), Spectrum (81.7%), AT&T (79.7%) and T-Mobile (78.8%). 

Spectrum launches broadband services in Florida's Manatee County
UNITED STATES 16:40

Spectrum launches broadband services in Florida's Manatee County

Charter Communications' Spectrum division has launched broadband, mobile, TV and voice services in Manatee County in Florida. As a result, broadband speeds of up to 1 Gbps are now available to 275 new homes and small businesses across the county. The roll-out is part of Spectrum's USD 7 billion multi-year rural network construction programme. 

Customer growth helps Gigaclear increase 2025 revenue by 37 percent
UNITED KINGDOM 16:31

Customer growth helps Gigaclear increase 2025 revenue by 37 percent

UK rural fibre altnet Gigaclear has reported revenue of GBP 64.9 million for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, up 37 percent from GBP 47.2 million in 2024. This was driven by continued customer growth during the year. Accounts filed with Companies House show a net loss of GBP 152 million for 2025, down from a net loss of GBP 242.6 million a year earlier. This was mainly down to no impairment of property, plant and equipment (GBP 110.2 million in 2024), offset by higher finance costs. 

UNITED STATES 16:23

Uniti announces new Kinetic Fiber notes offering

Uniti Group has launched the second Kinetic Fiber securitisation notes offering, with USD 1.14 billion of secured fibre network revenue term notes issued by Kinetic ABS Issuer. The notes will have an expected repayment date of June 2033 - and be secured by specific residential fibre network assets and related customer agreements in Oklahoma, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Iowa, Georgia, Ohio, Kentucky, Arkansas and Texas. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including repayment o

GLOBAL 16:13

Pure DC secures financing of USD 2.7 billion for expansion

Pure Data Centres Group (Pure DC) has secured financing of USD 2.7 billion to help deliver AI data centre infrastructure across Europe and the Middle East. This includes a USD 2.15 billion facility secured against its Dublin and Amsterdam campuses; and an extension to its corporate-level financing to USD 550 million. 

UNITED STATES 15:53

TDS Telecom appoints former Comcast exec as VP of MDU Sales

TDS Telecommunications (TDS Telecom) has announced the appointment of John Cryer Jr as Vice President (VP) of Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) Sales, with immediate effect. He will lead the operator's nationwide MDU strategy with the aim of driving revenue growth, extending fibre network reach and boosting customer penetration. 

UNITED STATES 15:48

Omni Fiber expands in Pennsylvania with Citizens Fiber takeover

Omni Fiber, US fibre broadband provider operating across the Midwest, has acquired Citizens Fibre, which provides full-fibre broadband, TV and phone services to customers across Westmoreland County in Pennsylvania. These communities include Norvels, Youngstown, Mammoth, Pleasant Unity, Acme, Mt Pleasant, Greensburg, Latrobe and surrounding areas. The acquisition expands Omni Fiber's network presence in western Pennsylvania. 

PAKISTAN 15:27

Zong increases Weekly Pro package price to PKR 650

Pakistani operator Zong has increased the price for its Weekly Pro package from PKR 460 to PKR 650. The package includes 40GB for mobile data traffic, as well as 5000 Zong-to-Zong minutes, 250 minutes for calls to other networks, and 5,000 SMS. The pack is valid for 7 days. Customers can activate this bundle by dialing a special short code or by sending an SMS to a short number.

GERMANY 14:17

RTL closes Sky Deutschland acquisition

RTL has announced the closing of the transaction to acquire Sky Deutschland, following the unconditional approval received from the European Commission on 22 April. At closing, RTL has fully acquired Sky's businesses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, including customer relationships in Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and South Tyrol on a cash-free and debt-free basis.

GERMANY 14:15

Telefonica Germany to shut down 2G in H2 2028

Telefonica Germany has announced that it will switch off its 2G mobile standard network during the second half of 2028. In future, the company will use the freed-up frequencies for 4G and 5G mobile coverage instead, thereby creating more capacity for mobile telephony, data traffic and connected applications.

GERMANY 14:12

T-Systems signs AI cloud infrastructure partnership with Scheer Group companies

Deutsche Telekom subsidiary T-Systems said it has signed a strategic partnership with companies of the Scheer Group for the use of its T Cloud Public and Industrial AI Cloud infrastructure, and consulting services. Scheer PAS, a company within the Scheer Group, will use its Agentic Process Orchestration Platform to leverage T Cloud Public and Industrial AI Cloud infrastructure from T-Systems in Munich. The Agentic Orchestration Platform enables the integration and control of artificial intelligence agents a

POLAND 14:00

Consortium led by ESOI signs PLN 910 mln military contract

A consortium led by Polish company Enigma Systemy Ochrony Informacji (ESOI), a subsidiary of Comp, has signed two contracts with the Cybersecurity Resources Centre of the Polish Armed Forces (CZCSZ), reports Bankier.pl. The consortium includes the companies Atende, Siltec and API. The size of the contracts under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme totals PLN 910.5 million.

POLAND 13:34

Orange Poland sells prepaid starters packs with eSIMs online, runs International Children's Day offer

Orange Poland has begun selling prepaid starter packages with eSIMs on its corporate website. The price of an eSIM is PLN 5. Customers buying one of the embedded SIM cars are being offered PLN 5 in handset credit, as well as a 6 GB data traffic package as a bonus.

FRANCE 13:23

Ardian, Verne unveil data centre project contributing to bid for French gigafactory

Private equity firm Ardian and its portfolio company Verne, a data centre operator headquartered in the UK, have announced their intention to invest up to EUR 5 billion in a digital infrastructure campus located in the Ile-de-France region. The planned site will be part of the facilities supporting the AION consortium's bid for a French gigafactory, which has also attracted support from Orange and Capgemini, among others. The announcement coincided with the latest edition of the Choose France summit, hosted

UNITED STATES 13:17

Dish TV customers lose access to 54 local stations owned by Scripps

DirecTV confirmed that Scripps Local Media has pulled 54 local broadcast stations in 36 Nielsen Designated Market Areas (DMAs) from its streaming, satellite and U-verse customers with effect from 31 May. In a statement, DirecTV said that Scripps had asked for "highest rates" it had "ever received from a station group". DirecTV rejected the demands as they would have resulted in significantly higher costs for customers, resulting in Scripps pulling the stations in several major markets across the US.

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