Telkom Foundation trains 150 young people in digital skills
SOUTH AFRICA 13:57

Telkom Foundation trains 150 young people in digital skills

Telkom Foundation said more than 150 young South Africans have graduated from its 'RT15 ICT Skills Learnership Programme'. They received training to prepare them for the growing digital economy, delivered in partnership with Telkom Consumer and part of a five-year Supplier Development and Localisation initiative with the National Treasury. Each year, the scheme recruits 210 unemployed youths from acrosa the country, equipping them with MICT SETA-certified NQF Level 4 and 5 qualifications in fields such as m

Portuguese telecom prices stabilise in May
PORTUGAL 13:55

Portuguese telecom prices stabilise in May

Portugal's telecommunications service prices held steady month-on-month in May and showed a 2.5 percent decline compared to the previous year, according to Anacom data. Over the last 12 months, Portugal saw a 1.7 percent price reduction, contrasting with a 1.2 percent increase across the EU. This gave Portugal the third-largest price drop in the EU27. Whilst fixed-line prices remained static, bundled and mobile services in Portugal experienced steeper declines than the EU average. Digi continued to lead in

Netia adds basic online TV bundle to all fixed internet packs
POLAND 13:54

Netia adds basic online TV bundle to all fixed internet packs

Polish operator Netia has added its online TV service free for all subscribers connected to its fixed broadband services. The online TV service is available on the application Netia Go, with its package XS containing 35 channels.

TIM Brasil launches customer service kiosks at public transport hubs
BRAZIL 13:52

TIM Brasil launches customer service kiosks at public transport hubs

Brazilian telecom operator TIM has launched an in-person customer service initiative tailored for busy public transport hubs. The inaugural kiosk opened at the Piracicaba Urban Terminal in Sao Paulo state. This launch kicks off a broader expansion strategy, with the next scheduled kiosk will open at Corinthians-Itaquera Station, which sees a footfall of approximately 160,000 passengers every day. By the end of the year, TIM expects to have a total of 15 of these specialised commuter hubs operational through

Canal Plus bundles best content in EUR 30/month RAT+ offer for under-26 sign-ups
FRANCE 13:47

Canal Plus bundles best content in EUR 30/month RAT+ offer for under-26 sign-ups

French pay-TV operator Canal Plus has introduced a new version of its RAT+ discounted bundle reserved for sign-ups aged under 26. Dubbed RAT+ La Totale, this new option is priced at EUR 29.99 per month, with a single access included and no minimum contract period. The Canal Plus website describes this package as a combination of the best sport, cinema and TV series available on the platform, in HD quality and Dolby 5.1 sound.

Polish telecom market revenues up 4% in 2025 as capex increases
POLAND 13:45

Polish telecom market revenues up 4% in 2025 as capex increases

The Polish telecommunications market was worth PLN 46.0 billion in 2025, up by 3.5 percent year-on-year, according to an annual report from the telecommunications regulator UKE. The sector contributed around 1.2 percent of the country's GDP. The UKE flagged a high concentration in the market, with the four largest market players generating 62.7 percent of revenues  (PLN 28.8 billion). At the same time more than 2,600 companies worked in the telecom market. Nevertheless, 48 companies generated 90 percent of

Titan strikes global distribution deal for Xumo FAST channels
GLOBAL 13:43

Titan strikes global distribution deal for Xumo FAST channels

Barcelona-based technology and entertainment company Titan OS has announced a technical integration and distribution agreement with the B2B arm of Xumo, the streaming TV joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications. Under the global deal, smart TVs using the Titan platform will integrate more than 50 Xumo FAST channels.

Antik adds Eurosport Wimbledon 4K channel to lineup
SLOVAKIA 13:33

Antik adds Eurosport Wimbledon 4K channel to lineup

Slovak operator Antik has added the channel Eurosport Wimbledon 4K to its pay-TV lineup. The channel will be available for customers during the Wimbledon tennis competition, until 12 July. Subscribers using Antik TV services in both Slovakia and Czechia are able to watch the channel. They need to be connected to the Eurosport package from the operator.

Liquid C2 secures Gold Tier in Google's peering programme
AFRICA 13:27

Liquid C2 secures Gold Tier in Google's peering programme

Liquid C2 has achieved Gold-level status in Google's Verified Peering Provider (VPP) programme. Customers benefit from direct access to Google services via Liquid's extensive network. By eliminating the delays and congestion typical of shared public internet paths, the partnership improves service for users. Businesses can expect faster speeds, lower latency, uninterrupted uptime, and more reliable performance when running Google Workspace, Google Cloud and demanding AI workloads.

LightSpeed Networks appoints new managing director to support growth
UNITED KINGDOM 13:20

LightSpeed Networks appoints new managing director to support growth

LightSpeed Networks, infrastructure business of LightSpeed Group, has appointed Martin Patridge as Managing Director. He has more than 30 years of experience in the telecoms and connectivity industry. His appointment strengthens the commercial leadership of LightSpeed Networks as it looks to expand its relationships with businesses, ISPs, channel partners and wholesale customers. 

Sivers Semi lines up SEK 600 mln share placement to mature InP and optical amplifier capacity
GLOBAL 13:19

Sivers Semi lines up SEK 600 mln share placement to mature InP and optical amplifier capacity

Sivers Semiconductors has announced a SEK 600 million (USD 61.5 million) directed placement of ordinary shares to help expand its manufacturing capacity for indium phosphide (InP) lasers and optical amplifiers. The investors selected for the stock placement will likely comprise a mix of new and existing shareholders, including Swedish and overseas institutional backers. The subscription price will be established in an accelerated bookbuilding process assigned to Pareto Securities. Authorisation for the plac

Duxbury Networking offers Cambium Networks' NSE 4000
AFRICA 13:16

Duxbury Networking offers Cambium Networks' NSE 4000

Duxbury Networking has added Cambium Networks' NSE 4000 to its channel portfolio, providing a cloud-managed security and SD-WAN platform designed for increasingly distributed network environments. The NSE 4000 extends Cambium's Network Service Edge portfolio, delivering higher-performance firewall, WAN, VPN and network security capabilities tailored for branch, campus, education, retail, industrial, and multi-site deployments. It is part of Cambium's ONE Network architecture, which unifies security, switchi

UNITED KINGDOM 13:11

VodafoneThree publishes first sustainability, social impact report

VodafoneThree has published its first Sustainability and Social Impact Report. This outlines the three priority areas for the group - connectivity access, safety/security, and environmental impact. The new 'everyone connected' strategy will help roll out the VodafoneThree network in a secure, safe and sustainable manner. Nicki Lyons, the group's Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer, said it was committed to building the "UK's best network" and to connecting "every community" across the UK. 

NETHERLANDS 13:10

Over 7 mln regular podcast listeners in Netherlands

Over 7 million people in the Netherlands listen to podcasts regularly. That's equal to around 55 percent of people aged 18 or older, according to a survey by market researcher Markteffect. The number of listeners is growing, as is the time spent on podcasts. On average people listen to 8.3 different podcasts each month, up from 4.6 in 2025, and those listening weekly spend an average 127 minutes each week on podcasts. 

LIBERIA 13:07

Regulator LTA mulls high-speed internet for University of Liberia

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is exploring plans to deploy high-speed internet connectivity in all four campuses of the University of Liberia (UL). The aim is to strengthen digital access, bridge the connectivity gap, and significantly enhance study and research opportunities for thousands of students across the country. LTA chairperson Clarence K. Massaquoi said discussions with the university's administration are moving forward as part of the regulator's broader mission to ensure technolo

BELGIUM 13:02

Orange Belgium upgrades Android TV box

Orange Belgium is launching a new set-top box for its TV customers. Based on Android TV 14, the box is provided to all new customers, and existing customers can upgrade their hardware for a fee of EUR 49. The new device comes with 4 GB RAM and a more energy-efficient chip, supporting faster navigation and a better streaming experience. Customers can connect over Wi-Fi 6 or Ethermet, and benefit from an operator-specific launcher developed with Orange's supplier Vantiva and firmware from Zappware. 

UNITED KINGDOM 12:55

CityFibre sells UK wholesale ISP Entanet to Virtual1 founder

CityFibre has signed an agreement to sell Entanet, UK wholesale ISP, to telecoms businessman Tom O'Hagan, founder and former CEO of Virtual1. The sale will allow CityFibre to focus on expanding services over its own full-fibre network infrastructure, and provide Entanet with a platform for growth under new ownership. The sale includes partners served outside the CityFibre network footprint, as well as related network assets, managed services, systems and support functions. 

NETHERLANDS 12:55

Delta increases cable prices

Dutch operator Delta is implementing an annual price increase for its cable TV and broadband customers from 01 July. The increase is the result of inflation, and the amount is based on the national inflation rate, which reached 3 percent over the year to March. The changes include a EUR 2 increase in the monthly price of the Unlimited Entertainment plan, and up to EUR 1.50 more for fixed telephony, depending on the customer's plan. 

BELGIUM 12:50

Belgian regulator issues number blocking guidance on transit calls

Belgian regulator Bipt has published new guidance for operators on blocking international calls using fake Belgian numbers, a practice known as CLI spoofing. Blocking such calls is mandatory since December 2024 for operators active in Belgium. The new guidance covers how to handle transit calls, that are between Belgian numbers but may be routed still via an international circuit. Bipt said operators need to keep the national and international separate to ensure legitimate calls are not incorrectly blocked,

SWEDEN 12:46

Scion Association appoints new Six chairman to board of directors

Scion Association, the supervisory body responsible for the emerging internet architecture Scion, has appointed Six chairman Andre Helfenstein to the board of directors. Six's development team is responsible for the Secure Swiss Finance Network, a Scion implementation active in the Swiss financial services sector. Scion promises greater security, service availability and path control than traditional internet architectures while maintaining compliance with protocols such as IPv4 and IPv6.

NETHERLANDS 12:43

Budget Thuis telecom sales fall 2.5% after drop in broadband base

Dutch operator Budget Thuis reported EUR 93.4 million in revenues from its telecom business in 2025, a drop of 2.5 percent from the previous year. Internet revenues fell 13.1 percent to EUR 45.6 million, after a drop in the number of broadband customers, while mobile revenues increased 10.3 percent to EUR 47.8 million, according to the annual report of Budget's parent company, Nuts Topholding.

SWEDEN 12:42

Telia buys Soerpnet fibre network in Soederkoeping

Telia Company said it has agreed to buy the Soerpnet fibre network in Soederkoeping in Oestergoetland County from family-owned company Eddima Teknik. Soerpnet has approximately 1,000 fibre connections serving detached homes, residential apartment buildings, companies and public services in the municipality. Eddima Teknik will retain responsibility for operation and service for a three-year transition period but Telia will continue Soerpnet's development and long-term management. Staffan Akesson, technical d

GLOBAL 12:26

ALE promotes Rainbow creator and cloud comms VP to fill CTO vacancy

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) has named Moussa Zaghdoud as chief technology officer (CTO) and executive vice president for infrastructure and services. Zaghdoud's appointment marks a promotion into the C-suite, following his previous role as executive VP for ALE's cloud communication business division. He is credited with creating Rainbow, an ALE team collaboration and CPaaS interface hosted in sovereign cloud infrastructure.

EGYPT 12:24

Egyptian and Rwandan ICT ministers discuss digital transformation, AI partnerships

Egyptian ICT minister Raafat Hendy has held a meeting with Rwandan minister of ICT and innovation, Paula Ingabire, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital capacity building. Talks focused on a shared African framework for responsible, inclusive and development-oriented AI. They explored implementing pilot AI projects in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, local languages and government services.

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