Schwarz Digits appoints new head of defence
GERMANY 15 JUN

Schwarz Digits appoints new head of defence

Schwarz Digits, the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group, said it has appointed Harald Mannheim as head of defence. In his new role, Mannheim will oversee the expansion of business operations across Germany and Europe that focus on developing IT infrastructure and support services for armed forces, intelligence agencies, public authorities and organisations with security responsibilities (BOS), as well as for companies in the defence industry.

Telefonica Germany becomes EWE Tel wholesale mobile services provider
GERMANY 15 JUN

Telefonica Germany becomes EWE Tel wholesale mobile services provider

Telefonica Germany has announced a partnership agreement with EWE for the provision of wholesale mobile services. EWE Tel does not operate its own mobile network and under the partnership, EWE's mobile customers will be served by Telefonica's wireless infrastructure in future. EWE has decided to partner with Telefonica to meet customer demand for mobile communication services in both urban and rural regions, and from business customers, particularly those in the northwestern part of the country. Telefonica

Mavenir 5G core software receives Germany's BSI NESAS security certificate
GERMANY 15 JUN

Mavenir 5G core software receives Germany's BSI NESAS security certificate

Mavenir said its 5G core network repository function is now certified for operation in Germany under the national BSI NESAS regime, which aims to apply a minimum level of cybersecurity in domestic 5G infrastructures. Mavenir is the first supplier to Germany's 5G mobile operators to achieve BSI NESAS compliance, following the initiative's introduction on 01 January. The federal government has been looking to strengthen critical 5G protections, having last year concluded that all network components needed ris

French fibre net additions slow to 600,000 in Q1
FRANCE 12 JUN

French fibre net additions slow to 600,000 in Q1

The number of FTTP connections across mainland France and the overseas territories reached 27.68 million at end-March, or nearly 84 percent of the fixed broadband installed base, according to telecom regulator Arcep. This represents a net increase of nearly 600,000 since end-December, down from approximately 740,000 both in the previous quarter and in the year-earlier period. The fibre take-up rate remained on a gradual upward trend, with 65 percent of end-users able to access FTTP services opting to do so,

ASN, RTsys Group announce R&D collaboration in marine projects
FRANCE 12 JUN

ASN, RTsys Group announce R&D collaboration in marine projects

Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) has signed a strategic framework agreement with RTsys Group, a France-based specialist in technology services for the marine environment, such as acoustic and electromagnetic mapping, sensor-based monitoring and autonomous robotics. The two partners will carry out R&D projects in a number of areas, including insights to support cable-laying operations and underwater drones. They will also collaborate on commercialisation activities by bringing their respective expertise to j

OVHcloud in talks to acquire AI speech-to-text start-up in France
FRANCE 12 JUN

OVHcloud in talks to acquire AI speech-to-text start-up in France

OVHcloud has announced exclusive talks to acquire Gladia, a French start-up founded in 2022 that specialises in AI-enabled speech-to-text transcription and similar audio applications. Gladia's capabilities, managed through a single API, enable clients to transcribe conversations in real time and in batch across more than 100 languages. The company serves around 2,000 enterprise customers, while also supporting more than 300,000 developers.

Snom introduces D895M model as part of D8xx series
GERMANY 12 JUN

Snom introduces D895M model as part of D8xx series

Snom, the German manufacturer of VoIP/fixed telephony and conferencing devices, has introduced the new D895M model as part of its D8xx series. The device features an integrated DECT handset, 8-inch high-resolution colour LCD display, HD audio and extended frequency range systems. The D895M is compatible with IP-PBX and UC products for hybrid corporate environments. The telephone is available at specialist retailers with a three-year manufacturer's warranty.

Orange to showcase intelligent network use cases at VivaTech
FRANCE 12 JUN

Orange to showcase intelligent network use cases at VivaTech

Orange, a founding partner of the VivaTech exhibition, has presented its programme of activities for this year's edition of the event, which will be held in Paris from 17 to 20 June. More than 60 start-ups will join the Orange stand to share their innovations. For example, visitors will be able to view demonstrations from NeuralTrust (security of AI agents), Multiverse Computing (compressed AI models) and CryptoNext Security (post-quantum cryptography).

GlobalConnect sells B2C business in Germany to NordConnect
GERMANY 11 JUN

GlobalConnect sells B2C business in Germany to NordConnect

GlobalConnect has sold its B2C business in Germany to NordConnect. NordConnect, a company established last year by the utility company in Neumünster and Stadtwerke SH, will operate the Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network for residential customers in the Hamburg and Kiel regions. GlobalConnet has decide to scale back its B2C actives in Germany to focus on B2C investments in the Nordics. In Germany, GlobalConnect will focus on B2B and carrier business in the future.

Arcep's Future Networks panel evaluates role of quantum computing in telecoms
FRANCE 11 JUN

Arcep's Future Networks panel evaluates role of quantum computing in telecoms

French regulator Arcep has published a briefing note summarising experts' views on how quantum computing is likely to affect the telecom sector. This release is part of Arcep's Future Networks initiative, which aims to anticipate regulatory needs in the medium to long term through insights compiled by a twelve-strong scientific panel, including academics, consultants and company executives. This committee believes that the most immediate issue raised by quantum computing concerns security, including the ris

French SIMs in 2G-only devices fall to 2 mln at end-March
FRANCE 11 JUN

French SIMs in 2G-only devices fall to 2 mln at end-March

France closed March with 2 million SIMs active in 2G-only devices, down from 2.4 million at the end of 2025, according to telecom authority Arcep. The finding is part of the regulator's quarterly update on the migration away from the early generations of mobile networks. SIMs in 2G-only devices accounted for 1.5 percent of the total active base supporting voice, messaging and data services, while representing 3 percent of the M2M installed base.

France's Sosh increases price of top-tier fibre offer to EUR 28 per month
FRANCE 11 JUN

France's Sosh increases price of top-tier fibre offer to EUR 28 per month

Sosh, the no-frills brand of Orange France, has raised the monthly rate of its 'Boost' fibre package, after launching this offer at the end of April for EUR 26.99. The price for new sign-ups has now increased by EUR 1 to EUR 27.99 per month. All other aspects of this top-tier package remain unchanged and, as before, customers covered by Orange's XGS-PON network can benefit from a headline download speed of 8 Gbps, as well as a version of the latest Livebox 7 supporting Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity.

GERMANY 11 JUN

Munich regional court finds Google liable for incorrect AI-generated summaries

The Munich Regional Court has ruled that Google is liable for incorrect answers provided through summaries generate through AI, the publication The Decoder has reported. The lawsuit was filed by two Munich-based publications and the court ruled that the summaries generate throutzv AI are Google's own content. The publications filed the lawsuit because Google's AI overviews tied the companies to scams, subscription traps, and questionable business practices for certain search queries, according to the repor

GERMANY 11 JUN

German industry associations urge review of draft bill to reform Telecommunication Law

German industry associations are urging a review of the draft bill to reform the telecommunication law (TKG) approved by the government. The bill includes measures to accelerate the expansion of mobile and fibre-optic networks. Industry group VATM is demanding improvements to several key parts of the draft bill. According to the association, one major obstacle to expanding the mobile network remains, namely that the bill still fails to prioritise power connections for cell sites.

GERMANY 10 JUN

Deutsche Telekom offers n8n licences, implementation and training to mid-sized firms

Deutsche Telekom is offering n8n licences together with implementation support and training to medium-sized businesses. The offering is a further step reinforcing the partnership between Deutsche Telekom and n8n. Last year, the companies agreed to develop AI agents to streamline workflows in the business customer division. Under the latest agreement, Deutsche Telekom offers user training up to a turnkey AI agent solution and oversees the integration into existing business processes, ensuring ready-to-use in

FRANCE 10 JUN

Orange France taps Nelson to electrify van fleet

Orange has announced a three-year partnership with French start-up Nelson in support of ongoing electrification efforts that should see the entirety of the operator's vehicle fleet in France run on electric power by 2030. Nelson has developed a software platform that helps shape electrification strategies based on data-driven insight. Under this collaboration, Orange will rely on Nelson's expertise in digital twin modelling to guide the conversion of utility vehicles to electric power, particularly the flee

GERMANY 10 JUN

Telefonica Germany expands 5G in Oederan, Bad Sackingen, Selscheid

Telefonica Germany has expanded its 5G network in Oederan, Bad Sackingen, and Selscheid. In Bad Sackingen, and Selscheid the company has built a new 5G mobile network site, while in Oederan it has put a new site into operation. Telefonica Germany currency manages a network running on 29,000 mobile sites, with 5G reaches around 99 percent of the population.

FRANCE 9 JUN

Bouygues Telecom launches OSINT-based cybersecurity analysis for B2B clients

French operator Bouygues Telecom, through its subsidiary Bouygues Telecom Business Solution, has introduced a new cybersecurity offering developed by its dedicated team of experts in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). Dubbed Cyber Monitor OSINT, the service will provide companies of all sizes with tailored vulnerability assessments.

GERMANY 9 JUN

German National Security Council sets up AI Security Institute

The National Security Council, a committee within the German government, has decided to establish the AI Security Institute (DE-AISI). The government said the council will pool resources to analyse the capabilities and risks of modern artificial intelligence models, intensify the exchange of information with foreign institutes, and work towards uniform standards to manage AI in collaboration with international partners. Handelsblatt newspaper said the institute will use existing structures and the expertise

FRANCE 9 JUN

Orange ends sponsorship of French Velodrome venue in Marseille

The Velodrome football stadium in the French city of Marseille, which was renamed Orange Velodrome in 2016 under a 10-year branding agreement, is looking for a new sponsor after Orange decided not to renew the partnership. As reported by La Provence, the value of this sponsorship was estimated at EUR 2.5 million annually. The website of the venue, previously orangevelodrome.com, now redirects to velodrome-stadium.com.

FRANCE 9 JUN

Arcep to be vigilant over respect of SFR's obligations following takeover deal

French telecom authority Arcep has acknowledged the signature of the MoU concerning the planned acquisition of SFR, stating that it will pay particular attention to respect for the obligations under which SFR's infrastructure must continue to operate in terms of continuity of service, network coverage and quality of experience.

GERMANY 8 JUN

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 8 JUN

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.

FRANCE 8 JUN

France's Axione joins data centre alliance in Sarthe department

French infrastructure operator Axione, through its subsidiary Sartel, is taking part in a new partnership in the Sarthe department, where Sartel operates a public-initiative fibre network open to all commercial operators. Under this collaboration, the Sarthe department intends to strengthen its data centre capabilities by interconnecting its public-initiative data centre, dubbed Sartera, with the Datagrex edge data centre owned by the DRI group. The project will see Sartera host DRI's servers in highly secu

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