DE-CIX global revenues up 3.3% to EUR 70.9 million in 2025
GLOBAL 16:19

DE-CIX global revenues up 3.3% to EUR 70.9 million in 2025

Global internet exchange operator DE-CIX saw global revenues reach EUR 70.9 million in the 2025 financial year, growing by 3.3 percent or EUR 2.3 million over the year. It is now ranked No 1 across Europe, the Middle East and India; and taking a Top 3 position in North America. DE-CIX saw network growth of 25 percent and a 40 percent increase in connected capacity to 220 terabits. 

UK cyber security sector revenue grows 11% in 2025 to GBP 14.7 bln
UNITED KINGDOM 16:10

UK cyber security sector revenue grows 11% in 2025 to GBP 14.7 bln

The UK's cyber security sector grew by 11 percent in 2025 to generate revenue of GBP 14.7 billion, according to newly-released government data. The number of cyber security companies grew by 20 percent or 438 to a total of 2,603, with the sector creating 2,300 jobs last year to reach a total of 69,600 workers (full time equivalents). The total gross value added (GVA) of the cyber security sector has reached around GBP 9.1 billion, up 17 percent year-on-year. GVA per employee has risen 13 percent from GBP 11

Telus, Canadian govt work to expand sovereign AI infrastructure
CANADA 15:59

Telus, Canadian govt work to expand sovereign AI infrastructure

Telus is working with the Canadian government to advance work on the country's Sovereign AI Factory infrastructure under the federal 'Enabling Large-Scale Sovereign AI Data Centres' programme. Telus, the government and Westbank are working on the details of this initiative as Telus expands its Sovereign AI Factory network across three sites in British Columbia. This AI data centre cluster will expand to over 60,000 GPUs and 150 MW by 2032. 

Community Fibre launches promotion for new business customers
UNITED KINGDOM 15:20

Community Fibre launches promotion for new business customers

Community Fibre, London-based fibre broadband provider, has launched a new promotion for business customers offering three months of full-fibre broadband for free. The offer is available until 23.59 hours on 15 June, with business customers able to save up to GBP 1,380 on their broadband bills. 

LEO satellite broadband could boost global GDP by USD 863 bln by 2035
GLOBAL 15:12

LEO satellite broadband could boost global GDP by USD 863 bln by 2035

An expansion of LEO satellite broadband services could boost global GDP by USD 32-863 billion by 2035, according to new research from Oxford Economics for Amazon. The report shows that LEO satellite broadband connectivity could support between 800,000 and 21 million jobs worldwide by 2035. It models three scenarios - incremental, intermediate and transformative - to reflect different LEO adoption levels.  

Gaia AI factory launches in Krakow
POLAND 15:10

Gaia AI factory launches in Krakow

The AI Factory project Gaia AI has officially launched in the Krakow-based Academic Computing Centre Cyfronet AGH. The project is carried out under the framework of the EU programme EuroHPC JU. The AI factory will rely on the new supercomputer Gaia.

Audible launches in Belgium, Netherlands
BELGIUM 15:08

Audible launches in Belgium, Netherlands

Amazon's audiobooks service Audible has confirmed its launch in the Netherlands and Belgium. The international catalogue as well as many local-language titles are available with the subscriptions priced from EUR 6.99 for one book a month or EUR 9.99 for unlimited access. A free trial period is offered to all new users. 

Uniti Wholesale counts early success with FastWaves service
UNITED STATES 15:04

Uniti Wholesale counts early success with FastWaves service

Uniti Wholesale announced early success with its FastWaves service launched earlier this year. Two weeks after the official launch the US operator signed a new customer for eight 400G circuits and delivered eligible circuits in 14 days. 

Ofcom consults on changes to telco security reporting requirements
UNITED KINGDOM 15:00

Ofcom consults on changes to telco security reporting requirements

UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on planned changes to security reporting requirements telecoms network operators. These changes include establishing new, clearer reporting thresholds for mobile operators based on the number of mobile masts and customers that could be impacted by a security/cyber incident. It is also proposing to implement new criteria for reporting security incidents impacting mobile sites in rural areas. The consultation closes on 04 August 2026.

Texas Attorney General files lawsuit against Netflix
UNITED STATES 14:52

Texas Attorney General files lawsuit against Netflix

The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, has filed a lawsuit against Netflix for illegally spying on Texan consumers, including children, and collecting/sharing their data without consent. He is looking to hold the company accountable under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), with the lawsuit looking to stop it from unlawfully collecting and sharing user data. The lawsuit is also seeking to force Netflix to disable autoplay on children's profiles by default, along with other civil penalties.

Ericsson confirms 5G SA launch with Telekom Slovenije
SLOVENIA 14:52

Ericsson confirms 5G SA launch with Telekom Slovenije

Telekom Slovenije has launched Slovenia's first 5G Standalone (5G SA) mobile network, powered by Ericsson. The vendor confirmed that the advanced network uses Ericsson's 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and a full-stack core network, including the dual-mode 5G Core solution and Cloud Native Infrastructure Solution. 

Space42 and Sindan partner to explore autonomous systems and satellite connectivity integration
MIDDLE EAST 14:49

Space42 and Sindan partner to explore autonomous systems and satellite connectivity integration

Space42 has signed a MoU with Sindan, a specialist in advanced additive manufacturing, to explore integrating satellite connectivity solutions into autonomous systems. The partnership will explore synergies between Space42's satellite communications and aerospace systems, leveraging Sindan's advanced manufacturing and flight-testing infrastructure.

LITHUANIA 14:46

Telia Lithuania adds Disney+

Telia Lithuania announced an agreement to start offering access to Disney+ for subscribers of its Telia Play and 5G internet services. Disney+ will be available for subscribers of the Telia Play service from mid-summer, including content from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, National Geographic, Hulu, FX and ESPN.

SLOVAKIA 14:45

Orange Slovakia offers promo of fixed broadband, double-play

Orange Slovakia has a promotion on its fixed broadband and double-play packages. Customers signing subscription contracts for 24 months are offered discounts up to EUR 276. The maximum rebate is available when connecting to the package TV XL + Internet XL.

POLAND 14:42

T-Mobile Poland, Polkomtel win tender at border police

T-Mobile Poland and Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, have won a tender on providing mobile monitoring services for the border police. T-Mobile Poland has signed a PLN 1.657 million deal under the first lot, Polkomtel singed a PLN 2.020 million contract under the second lot. Duration of the contracts is 36 months.

CZECH REPUBLIC 14:40

O2 Czechia launches Neo+ plan with discount in first year

O2 Czech Republic introduced the new tariff plan Neo+, with 10 GB, 150 minutes and 150 SMS to all local networks. The monthly subscription costs CZK 349 during the first 12 months and then CZK 499.

AFRICA 14:39

IHS Towers revenue rises 6% in Q1

IHS Holding said revenue from continuing operations increased by 6 percent year-on-year to USD 415.4 million in the first quarter. The figure excludes revenue of USD 51.8 million for the Latin American segment, presented within discontinued operations pending the sale of the activities. IHS said it also had a 3.7 percent headwind from the disposal of its Rwanda operations in October 2025. 

POLAND 14:16

Netia starts cooperation with Prime Video, Apple TV

Polish operator Netia has started working with the streaming services Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV, bundling the services with its fixed broadband plans at up to 1 Gbps or 2 Gbps. Amazon Prime, Apple TV and SkyShowtime are offered free for six months to new subscribers.

MIDDLE EAST 14:10

TOD rebrands as TOD by BeIN ahead of World Cup

BeIN Media Group has rebranded its streaming platform to TOD by BeIN. The announcement comes as TOD by BeIN prepares to serve as the official streaming platform for the Fifa World Cup 2026 across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

SERBIA 14:09

Telekom Srbija raises EUR 1.95 bln in eurobond issue

Telekom Srbija completed an international bond issue, raising EUR 1.95 billion. This marks the Serbian operator's second venture into the global bond market. The offering attracted strong interest, with nearly USD 14 billion in demand from around 300 major global institutional investors, including pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign investors, and asset managers. The pricing achieved was also notably better than their previous issuance, reflecting the company's improved credit profile and stable f

NORTH AMERICA 14:06

AT&T Business expands SD-WAN playbook with Cisco-powered quantum security tools

AT&T Business is teaming with Cisco to bring quantum-grade security protections to its SD-WAN enterprise services. Dubbed Quantum Resilient SD-WAN, this advance is designed to enable secure enterprise connectivity protected from threats posed by the advent of quantum computers, both in the future and nearer-term due to the potential for "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks. 

ITALY 14:04

Italian industrial output up 0.7% in March

Italy's industrial production climbed 0.7 percent in March compared to the previous month, according to the latest data from national statistics agency Istat. On a quarterly basis, average industrial production levels were still down 0.2 percent from January to March compared with the previous quarter.

ITALY 13:48

CJEU dismisses Meta appeal over 'fair remuneration' to media outlets

The Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has upheld a decision by Italy's communications regulator Agcom that Meta should pay fair remuneration to publishers for using their content for online snippets. Meta appealed the decision before the Administrative Regional Court (TAR) of Lazio, which then sought guidance from the CJEU. 

NETHERLANDS 13:40

Odido organises campaign to restore image after data breach

Dutch operator Odido has launched a public relations campaign in an effort to restore its image following a data breach earlier this year. In interviews with major media and a series of video interviews and FAQs posted on its website, the company explained how the attack happened and how it dealt with the situation, including why it did not pay the ransom demanded by the hacker group Shinyhunters for its customer data or pay customers compensation. A mailing was also sent out to customers with more informat

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