Comarch signs new BSS proof of concept pact with Hatif for fibre broadband
LIBYA 12:33

Comarch signs new BSS proof of concept pact with Hatif for fibre broadband

Comarch, Hatif Libya and Makman Technology Consulting have signed a Proof of Concept (PoC) agreement in Tripoli focused on validating selected Business Support System (BSS) capabilities supporting fibre-based broadband services. The new PoC follows an OSS pilot project contract signed earlier in 2025.

Bouygues Telecom Business launches managed XDR service powered by Palo Alto's Cortex platform
FRANCE 10:12

Bouygues Telecom Business launches managed XDR service powered by Palo Alto's Cortex platform

Bouygues Telecom Business, the B2B arm of French operator Bouygues Telecom, has expanded its cybersecurity portfolio with the launch of a managed XDR (extended detection and response) service designed for mid and large-sized organisations. Named bSecure, this new offering combines the expertise of Bouygues Telecom's Security Operations Centre (SOC) with the advanced capabilities of Cortex XDR, the AI-driven endpoint security platform from Palo Alto Networks.

Free Mobile joins Nokia's Network as Code ecosystem for API collaboration
FRANCE 10:01

Free Mobile joins Nokia's Network as Code ecosystem for API collaboration

Nokia has announced that its Network as Code platform and developer portal now include Iliad subsidiary Free Mobile as a new partner. The Network as Code initiative enables developers and telecom operators to collaborate under a revenue-sharing model, providing developers with standardised access to network functions through software development kits and network APIs.

FiberCop tests Italy's first 400 Gbps fibre link
ITALY 09:43

FiberCop tests Italy's first 400 Gbps fibre link

Italian wholesale operator FiberCop said it has carried out the country's first 400 Gbps fibre access test in collaboration with the Politecnico di Torino. The trial, conducted in Turin, marks the first successful use of coherent transmission on a point-to-multipoint optical network over a single fibre while maintaining coexistence with current GPON and XGS-PON technologies used by residential customers.

HPE to sell telco products segment to HCLTech for up to USD 160 mln
GLOBAL 09:37

HPE to sell telco products segment to HCLTech for up to USD 160 mln

India-based HCLTech has struck a deal to acquire Hewlett Packard Enterprise's (HPE's) telco products unit. The deal is expected to close in June 2026 subject to terms and regulatory clearance. According to reports, the all-cash deal implies HCLTech could pay as much as USD 160 million, though USD 15 million is contingent on FY25 performance incentives.

Italy consults on legal use of short numbers for telemarketing
ITALY 08:18

Italy consults on legal use of short numbers for telemarketing

Italian communications regulator Agcom has opened a 45-day public consultation on a proposal to allow the use of short numbers for legal telemarketing and teleselling activities in a move to curb fraud linked to caller ID spoofing. The measure would amend the national numbering plan to make telemarketing calls and messages more easily identifiable and traceable.

Aussie Broadband warns of earnings impact after regulated rate decrease
AUSTRALIA 05:48

Aussie Broadband warns of earnings impact after regulated rate decrease

Aussie Broadband has raised concerns about the financial and investment implications of new regulated voice interconnection prices, following the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) final determination. The operator said the decision would reduce wholesale revenue from its fixed voice networks, NetSIP and Symbio, from the 2026–27 financial year onwards. While acknowledging the delayed start date of the new regime, Aussie Broadband said it was disappointed that the regulato

HKBN to distribute Sensors Data products in Hong Kong, Macao
HONG KONG 02:42

HKBN to distribute Sensors Data products in Hong Kong, Macao

HKBN Enterprise Solutions (HKBNES) has teamed up with Sensors Data, a Chinese big data and marketing technology provider. Under the terms of the deal, HKBNES will serve as the exclusive telecommunications distribution partner for Sensors Data in the Hong Kong and Macao markets, while Sensors Data will join the HKBN InnoTech Ecosystem Alliance (iTEA).

Free adds more FAST channels to Free TV catalogue
FRANCE 18 DEC

Free adds more FAST channels to Free TV catalogue

French operator Free announced the addition of eight new FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) channels to its Free TV streaming service. These latest arrivals are all thematic, offering a selection of movie genres, talk shows and other programmes. Five of them come from content partner Rakuten TV and focus on top films, action, comedy, romance, and crime.

Acceleran and Eridan partner to supply private 5G equipment
EUROPE 18 DEC

Acceleran and Eridan partner to supply private 5G equipment

Private 5G vendor Acceleran and 5G radio supplier Eridan announced plans to market a joint private 5G system combining Eridan's private 5G radio units with Acceleran's fronthaul and midhaul equipment. The agreement pairs Eridan's Ultra-Clean Signal radio unit (RU) and Acceleran's centralised/distributed unit (CU/DU) platform, with full interoperability as both products are designed to meet Open RAN standards. The product will be available globally at some stage, but will initially be marketed toward US and

Telia Norway renews Telia Play deal with 3 local ISPs, adds Wi-Fi and IoT
NORWAY 18 DEC

Telia Norway renews Telia Play deal with 3 local ISPs, adds Wi-Fi and IoT

Telia Norway said it has renewed its agreements to supply its Telia Play television and streaming service to local broadband companies SuCom, Svorka and Sodvin with effect from 01 January 2026. Their customers will also gain access to Telia products and services such as Smart Wifi and IoT. SuCom and Svorka are located in Moere & Romsdal county while Sodvin is in Troendelag. The three companies have worked with Telia since 2019.

TAM-1 cable lands in Costa Rica
COSTA RICA 18 DEC

TAM-1 cable lands in Costa Rica

Costa Rica's state-owned telecom operator ICE announced the arrival of the Trans American Fiber System's TAM-1 submarine cable in the Caribbean port city of Limón. The system, developed in partnership with ICE, is expected to expand Costa Rica's international capacity 23-fold when it begins operations in January 2026.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 18 DEC

Du deploys Huawei 25 Gbps E-band microwave technology for 5G-A over 3 years

UAE operator Du has signed a three-year agreement with Huawei following the successful deployment of what is described as the world's first 25 Gbps E-band microwave link in a 5G-Advanced (5G-A) site roll-out. Du legacy links lack the necessary bandwidth to support the increased capacity requirement of 5G-A, particularly in fibre-scarce regions. With the newly deployed 25 Gbps link, Du can address the higher demands of 5G-A, Huawei said.

UNITED KINGDOM 18 DEC

Ofcom consults on fixed telecoms market regulation in Hull Area

UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on proposals for regulating fixed telecoms markets in the Hull Area for a 5-year period from November 2026. The consultation closes on 26 February 2026, with Ofcom aiming to publish a final decision in October 2026. The Hull Area has around 200,000 premises, with Kcom historically having a clear monopoly. Rival companies have been building their own networks in Hull since 2021 - including MS3 Networks, CityFibre and Grain Connect - with around 7 in 10 premises now having a c

TAIWAN 18 DEC

HPE, Chunghwa Telecom to jointly build disaster recovery centre

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom Enterprise Business Group have announced plans to jointly establish an international disaster recovery centre. The facility will use HPE's Cyber Resilience Vault, featuring advanced ransomware protection and cyber and disaster recovery technologies.

SPAIN 18 DEC

Spain consults on 2G and 3G network shutdown

Spain's Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Administration has announced the launch of a public consultation on the future shutdown of 2G and 3G networks to free up space for 4G, 5G and future 6G technologies. The aim is to gather information and proposals from operators, administrations and other affected stakeholders with a view to carrying out an orderly transition and defining aspects such as shutdown schedules by operator and technology.

ASIA 18 DEC

Megaport acquires India's Extreme IX from Extreme Labs

Megaport has acquired Indian internet exchange operator Extreme IX from Extreme Labs, a Bulgaria-headquartered software and network engineering company that incubated the Extreme IX platform. The acquisition is expected to expand Megaport's global platform into India and support the company's plans to deliver connectivity services across APAC. No financial details related to the acquisition have been disclosed.

UNITED STATES 17 DEC

Optimum criticises Tegna fee demands ahead of Nexstar merger

Optimum has criticised Tegna, the broadcast provider behind certain local ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC-affiliated stations and the CW, for pursuing what it calls "egregious" fee increases of 30 percent for major network affiliates and a 50 percent for the CW. It said Tegna's demands are directly linked to its coming merger with Nexstar, adding that the broadcasting industry is "rapidly contracting into a duopoly". Optimum's negotiations with Tegna and Nexstar expire just one week apart. 

GLOBAL 17 DEC

NGMN paper recommends standardised energy metering of mobile infrastructure

New guidance from the operator-led Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) calls for standards bodies to develop harmonised energy metering specifications for deployment in 5G RAN infrastructures. RAN transport plays a pivotal role in transmitting data between radio towers and the 5G network core. However since similar equipment is widely used by multiple industries, the NGMN believes there is an opportunity to implement common definitions, data models and interfaces that would serve as the basis fo

GERMANY 17 DEC

DCC Duisburg CityCom partners Vitroconnect to open up network to providers

DCC Duisburg CityCom (DCC), the IT and telecommunications service provider of the city of Duisburg, signed an agreement with Vitroconnect to use the latter's Carrier Aggregation Platform (CAP) and open up its network to other providers. DCC has reinforced its IT architecture to connect via automated interfaces to Vitroconnect's CAP, which manages ordering, switching, troubleshooting, and service processes for DCC.

UNITED KINGDOM 17 DEC

PXC announces launch of CityFibre Business FTTP for partners

UK wholesale connectivity provider Platform X Communications (PXC) has confirmed the launch of CityFibre Business FTTP, providing more business connectivity solutions for partners. CityFibre Business FTTP through PCX provides symmetrical bandwidth of up to 1 Gbps, with Layer 3 Managed and Layer 2 Wholesale options available to choose from. 

ANGOLA 17 DEC

Unitel inaugurates 2Africa submarine cable in Angola

Angolan operator Unitel has inaugurated the 2Africa submarine cable at the Kanda site in Cacuaco. As the only Angolan operator involved in the international project, Unitel was responsible for establishing the landing station in Angola. This expansion of international data connectivity is expected to deliver high-quality services to residents, supporting industries such as banking, health, telemedicine and agricultural services. Spanning approximately 45,000 km with a capacity of up to 180 Tbps, the 2Africa

NETHERLANDS 17 DEC

Glasdraad hands network management to BAM Telecom

Dutch fibre network operator Glasdraad signed a multi-year contract with BAM Telecom for managing infrastructure. As a result the contractor will take over full management of the Glasdraad fibre network from January, including maintenance, monitoring and optimisation. The contract is expected to support stable, future-proof connections for residents and businesses in the outlying areas and villages where Glasdraad operates. 

MOROCCO 17 DEC

Medusa cable lands in Morocco

The Medusa submarine cable officially landed in Nador, Morocco, marking a major milestone in the country's international connectivity and digital infrastructure development. The landing follows the recent deployments in Marseille (France) in October and Bizerte (Tunisia) in November, reinforcing the system's steady progression across both shores of the Mediterranean. The landing establishes a new strategic access point linking Morocco to European Mediterranean connectivity networks and expanding data exchan

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