Charter Communications names new Head of Corporate Security
UNITED STATES 16:42

Charter Communications names new Head of Corporate Security

Charter Communications has announced the appointment of Chris Hacker as head of Corporate Security, taking over from the retiring Jane Rhodes. He has more than 20 years of leadership experience in corporate security, crisis response, investigations and law enforcement; and joins Charter from Delta Air Lines, where he was Director of Corporate Security Programmes, Executive Protection and Investigations.

IEC Telecom launches local entity in Indonesia
INDONESIA 16:35

IEC Telecom launches local entity in Indonesia

IEC Telecom has established a dedicated local entity in Indonesia. The launch of this regional office builds upon a customer base the company has developed since 2024 and aims to address the country's growing demand for satellite connectivity across its vast geographical landscape of over 17,000 islands.

MS3 Networks ends 2025 with 22,184 live fibre connections
UNITED KINGDOM 16:34

MS3 Networks ends 2025 with 22,184 live fibre connections

MS3 Networks, Hull, UK-based wholesale full-fibre network operator, saw its network pass a total of 238,806 premises as of end-2025, up from 228,522 a year earlier; of which 212,561 premises were ready for service (RFS), compared to 195,759 at end-2024. The data was included in accounts filed with companies house by holding company Humber Topco. The number of wholesale partners signed up to sell full-fibre broadband services on the MS3 network reached over 30. 

Telkomsel unveils integrated ESG strategy
INDONESIA 16:27

Telkomsel unveils integrated ESG strategy

Indonesian telecommunications operator Telkomsel has officially reinforced its commitment to sustainable business operations by aligning its corporate strategy with the integrated GoZero strategy of Telkom Group, which targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2060. Grounded in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, Telkomsel translates its sustainability roadmap into three core pillars: Jaga Cita (Empowering People), Jaga Data (Protecting Trust), and Jaga Bumi (Protecting the Environment).

WightFibre posts FY positive adjusted EBITDA, as revenue grow 27%
UNITED KINGDOM 16:24

WightFibre posts FY positive adjusted EBITDA, as revenue grow 27%

WightFibre, Isle of Wight-based fibre network operator, has reported revenue of GBP 9.16 million for the 12 months to 30 September 2025, up 27 percent from GBP 7.20 million a year earlier. Accounts filed with Companies House show losses after taxation of GBP 19.32 million, compared to losses of GBP 18.95 million at end-September 2024; and net liabilities of GBP 75.97 million, up from GBP 56.65 million a year earlier. 

Canadian govt launches new national AI strategy
CANADA 16:11

Canadian govt launches new national AI strategy

The Canadian government has launched a new national artificial intelligent (AI) strategy. This focus on how AI technology can help all Canadians in their daily lives - such as improving healthcare, community safety and public services; and on scaling up Canadian businesses. Led by consultations, the new 'AI for All' strategy is based on three main priorities - protecting Canadian sovereignty, building public trust and creating new opportunities. 

CelcomDigi launches StreamMORE Bundles
MALAYSIA 16:01

CelcomDigi launches StreamMORE Bundles

Malaysian telecommunications operator CelcomDigi has introduced its new StreamMORE Bundles, aggregating multiple streaming platforms into consolidated subscription packages. Managed via the CelcomDigi application, the new StreamMORE Bundles are designed to consolidate billing and content access under a single subscription.

Reading FC, Stelia AI partner for AI Centre of Excellence
UNITED KINGDOM 15:55

Reading FC, Stelia AI partner for AI Centre of Excellence

Reading Football Club (FC) in England has announced an AI partnership with London-based distributed technology company Stelia AI. They will set up an AI Centre of Excellence for the club to identify and develop AI and accelerated computing technology across football operations, fan engagement, performance analysis and commercial innovation. The centre will also support education, innovation and skills development across the Thames Valley region - working with local universities, colleges, schools and techno

UK advanced connectivity technology revenue worth GBP 32.9 bln in 2025
UNITED KINGDOM 15:35

UK advanced connectivity technology revenue worth GBP 32.9 bln in 2025

The UK's advanced connectivity technologies (ACT) market generated revenue of GBP 32.9 billion and approximate Gross Value Added (aGVA) of GBP 13.2 billion in 2025, according to new data published by the UK government. A total of 501 companies identified as providing ACT products/services in the UK in 2025, accounting for 4 percent of the wider telecoms industry company base. Of these, almost two thirds (66%) focus solely on ACT; with 36 percent offering ACT as part of a wider portfolio. ACT companies had a

AquaRD wins contract from R&D Institute of Meteorology and Water Management
POLAND 15:04

AquaRD wins contract from R&D Institute of Meteorology and Water Management

Warsaw-based company AquaRD has won a contract to provide GPRS data transmission services for the Polish R&D Institute of Meteorology and Water Management, after tendering the only bid. It will provide services for the institute's telemetry system. The deal is worth PLN 1.44 million and the contract duration is two years. AquaRD was already a previous supplier to the institute.

MWS launches TeamStream option to insert video files
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:58

MWS launches TeamStream option to insert video files

Russian operator MTS said that its subsidiary MTS Web Services (MWS) has added a new option to its service TeamStream, aimed at remote work teams. MWS has added the tool Embed Player to the collaboration service, enabling the insertion of video files into websites, digital products, LMS platforms and online training courses. Companies using the service are able to present video material within their own interface, without switching users to external platforms. Video content can be integrated into internal s

M.Video expands pick-up point network by 5,000 in 2026
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:51

M.Video expands pick-up point network by 5,000 in 2026

Russian mobile and electronics retail chain M.Video plans to open at least 5,000 additional delivery points for goods purchased from its online shop by the end of this year. The pick-up points will be opened in cooperation with partners of the retailer. They will also operate as last-mile customer support units, where customers will be able to purchase value added services.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:47

Russian MVNO market reaches RUB 111 bln value in 2025

Russian MVNO market value reached RUB 111 billion in 2025, according to a study by ComNews Research. Russian MVNOs served more than 40 million SIMs last year, of which 35 percent were used for M2M services. The subscriber base of MVNOs not affiliated to mobile operators was 15.07 million.

GLOBAL 14:44

Ericsson mining collaboration with Epiroc blossoms into global go-to-market pact

Ericsson has announced an expanded collaboration with mining technology supplier Epiroc to catalyse digitised mining footprints empowered by LTE and 5G connectivity. The partners have collaborated for roughly a decade, but will now extend their co-operation into a broader go-to-market alliance, with Epiroc serving as a global systems integrator for mining solutions based on Ericsson's cellular stack.  Epiroc will supply Ericsson's LTE and 5G connectivity offering alongside products tailored to surface-level

LATVIA 14:42

LMT to invest EUR 38 mln in network infrastructure this year

Latvian operator LMT plans to invest EUR 38 million in upgrading its network infrastructure in 2026, reports Db.lv. Ten new base stations have already been deployed and more than 200 base stations have been upgraded this year. The operator currently owns more than 1,700 base stations across the country. Work also continues on the development of 5G Standalone in commercial mode. 

UKRAINE 14:40

Lifecell introduces Passkey technology

Ukrainian operator Lifecell has introduced Passkey technology for authorisation when logging on to its resources without passwords. Customers can use the system when signing on to the Personal Office section of Lifecell's web portal, its services management mobile application My Lifecell, its mobile payment service, its online shop and other products. Authorisation is possible using Face ID, Face Unlock, Touch ID, fingerprint or PIN.

AZERBAIJAN 14:38

Yandex's search engine market share drops 62% in Azerbaijan in May

Google dominated Azerbaijan's search engine market across all platforms (computers, mobile devices, and tablets) with a 94.19 percent share in May, Report informs, citing Statcounter. This marks an increase of 9.03 percentage points compared to April and 13.56 points year-on-year. Yandex was in second place and saw its market share fall by 7.6 percentage points monthly and 12.58 points annually, settling at 4.61 percent, a 62 percent decline compared wih April.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:34

MTS to switch more than 90% of its base stations from 3G to LTE this year

Russian operator MTS said it plans to disconnect its 3G networks in eight cities this month, namely Belgorod, Kazan, Kansk, Krasnoyarsk, Nizhny-Tagil, Ryazan, Tynda and Chita. The frequencies released will be allocated to LTE services instead. MTS will switch more than 90 percent of its base stations from 3G to 4G this year.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:32

Beeline Russia launches Cloud Security Centre

Russian operator Beeline said it has launched its Cloud Security Centre, a single ecosystem for managing business information security. It is based on the management system Securitm from the company of the same name, which is a technological partner of Beeline. It provides companies with tools to create and run a comprehensive system for the management of corporate information security.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:25

Beeline signs new cooperation agreements with Russian Railways and Avtovaz

Russian operator Beeline has signed a cooperation agreement with the state-owned railway carrier Russian Railways. The parties plan to cooperate on the implementation of quantum communications technologies under a deal signed at the St Petersburg Economic Forum. At the same event, Beeline agreed to cooperate agreement with automotive company Avtovaz in the fields of the secure IT infrastructure, cloud services and telecoms technologies for digitising industry.

LATVIA 14:21

Redge Technologies becomes technology partner for Latvian Public Service Media's new streaming platform

Redge Technologies, a provider of OTT, streaming, CDN and cybersecurity services for media companies, has been selected as the technology partner of Latvian Public Service Media (LPSM or Latvijas Sabiedriskais Medijs) to develop a new unified audio and video streaming platform. The partnership is valued at EUR 2.6 million over three-and-a-half years. The new platform will provide easier and more accessible public media content across devices and platforms including the web, mobile services and smart TVs.

GERMANY 14:15

German operators commit EUR 8.5 bln to expanding FTTB/H networks in 2026

German network operators including Telekom Deutschland, Vodafone, Telefonica Germany, 1&1, Deutsche Glasfaser and EWE Tel have pledged to invest EUR 8.5 billion this year, on top of more investments in 2027 and 2028, to expand FTTB/H networks. The commitments are set out in a memorandum of understanding with the government, federal states, municipal organisations and industry associations to accelerate the expansion of public fixed-line and mobile networks in the country.

GERMANY 14:06

Telefonica Germany teams up with OQ Technology to test D2D satellite connectivity

Telefonica Germany said it is teaming up with  satellite operator OQ Technology to demonstrate sovereign European D2D satellite connectivity from low earth orbit (LEO) directly to smartphones. The test will take place over the course of this year in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania  in Germany, using Telefonica's frequency spectrum. The companies will test OQ's LEO satellites operated at an altitude of around 500 km to 600 km, to cover unserved areas in a more targeted manner.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:03

Russian MVNO T-Mobile to start operating on Beeline network in 2 regions

The Russian MVNO T-Mobile, a subsidiary of T-Bank, has reached an agreement with the mobile operator Beeline to provide virtual services on Beeline's network in the Amur region and in the Republic of Sakha. This follows an April deal by Beeline Russia and T-Bank to form a partnership within telecommunications. T-Mobile is the first Russian MVNO to run on three mobile networks, the others being T2 and MTS.

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