Viavi introduces augmented reality RF test feature
UNITED STATES 12 JAN

Viavi introduces augmented reality RF test feature

Viavi Solutions has introduced a radio signal visualisation overlay powered by augmented reality (AR) technology, designed in partnership with Verizon subsidiary Verizon Wireless.  The new RF Viewer integration is offered through Viavi's existing OneAdvisor 800 Wireless testing device, an all-in-one platform under Viavi's Nitro Wireless brand designed for in-field signal monitoring and validations. 

Eutelsat orders 340 more satellites from Airbus for OneWeb LEO constellation
GLOBAL 12 JAN

Eutelsat orders 340 more satellites from Airbus for OneWeb LEO constellation

Eutelsat Group, which combines Eutelsat and OneWeb, announced further progress in the expansion of its OneWeb constellation, with an order of 340 more LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites from long-standing partner Airbus Defence and Space. The order brings to 440 the number of satellites procured from Airbus as part of this planned expansion, following the contract for a 100-strong batch agreed at the end of 2024 and expected to go into production later this year. 

SNS-JU paper examines AI and machine learning in next-gen telecoms context
EUROPE 12 JAN

SNS-JU paper examines AI and machine learning in next-gen telecoms context

The EU's Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS-JU) has published a white paper summary of AI and machine learning taxonomies, standards and innovation pathways in relation to 6G and other cutting-edge telecoms. Dubbed 'The AI/ML Landscape for Smart Networks and Services', the paper aims to act as a primer on the current landscape and emerging frontiers, providing clarity on key AI and machine learning terms along with a broad summary of ongoing standardisation pipelines.

Bolivia delays 1.7 GHz and 2.1 GHz band tender until March
BOLIVIA 12 JAN

Bolivia delays 1.7 GHz and 2.1 GHz band tender until March

Bolivia's telecommunications regulator ATT said its planned tender for frequencies in the 1.7 GHz and 2.1 GHz bands will now be held at the end March, around two months later than initially announced. According to the latest schedule published by the watchdog, bidding documents will be made available to interested parties on 23 February, with the opening of the envelopes for spectrum in the respective bands set to take place on 30 March.

Ekinops names new CEO
GLOBAL 12 JAN

Ekinops names new CEO

French vendor Ekinops has selected Lionel Chmilewsky to lead the business as chief executive. Chmilewsky was picked on the strength of his extensive international track record in telecoms, technology and cybersecurity, particularly in relation to leading strategic growth initiatives and complex corporation transformations. He takes the helm at a time of transition for Ekinops, as the company looks to grow its foothold in additional software-led product lines, including Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), ali

Pakistan to launch 5G spectrum auction on 26 February
PAKISTAN 12 JAN

Pakistan to launch 5G spectrum auction on 26 February

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced it will launch a 5G spectrum auction on 26 February. The Pakistani government will auction a total of 597 MHz of spectrum across six different bands. This includes 15 MHz in the 700 MHz frequency band, as well as small blocks (3.6 MHz and 20 MHz respectively) in the 1,800 MHz and 2,100 MHz bands, and large blocks of TDD spectrum (totaling 520 MHz) in the 2,300, 2,600 and 3,500 MHz bands, specifically for 5G services.

Pakistan to grant MVNO licences
PAKISTAN 12 JAN

Pakistan to grant MVNO licences

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has officially launched the Mobile Virtual Network Operator policy framework, after receiving formal approval from the Federal Cabinet. This initiative allows new service providers to offer nationwide mobile and data services under their own brand names, without holding spectrum, using the existing infrastructure of established mobile network operators.

FiberCop named Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games partner
ITALY 9 JAN

FiberCop named Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games partner

Italian wholesale fibre operator has become the official Fiber Infrastructure Partner of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games under a new cooperation agreement with the event's Organising Committee. The partnership is designed to highlight FiberCop's role in supporting a global event returning to Italy after two decades.

Tekmoni plans UK MVNOs launch with eSim Go enablement
UNITED KINGDOM 9 JAN

Tekmoni plans UK MVNOs launch with eSim Go enablement

MVNE eSIM Go announced a new contract to support Tekmoni in the launch of community-based MVNO brands in the UK with its MVNO enablement platform. They started working together in the MVNE's early access programme last year, to test eSim Go's product suite. The resulting contract integrates two core components for the MVNO launch: the eSIM Go API-based platform to support subscriber lifecycles, billing integrations, and service provisioning, and wholesale network access in the UK. Tekmoni plans to launch th

RamNode cuts Netherlands operating costs 70% with move to OpenMetal
NETHERLANDS 9 JAN

RamNode cuts Netherlands operating costs 70% with move to OpenMetal

OpenMetal announced that cloud provider RamNode has modernized its Netherlands data centre operations using OpenMetal's enterprise bare metal platform. The migration to the new infrastructure resulted in around 70 percent lower costs and a 16-fold increase in virtual machine density. RamNode is now considering a similar deployment in other locations, including Singapore, the supplier said. 

Cerillion wins GBP 42 mln five-year BSS/OSS contract from Omantel
OMAN 9 JAN

Cerillion wins GBP 42 mln five-year BSS/OSS contract from Omantel

Cerillion said it has secured a GBP 42.5 million new contract from Omantel to supply and install its BSS/OSS suite. It will provide ongoing support and maintenance, as well as hosting and managed services over the five-year subscription term, following an initial implementation period. This agreement is Cerillion's largest contract win to date and helps to underpin existing market forecasts for FY 2026 and beyond.

Spectral Capital to acquire Italy's Intermatica
ITALY 9 JAN

Spectral Capital to acquire Italy's Intermatica

Spectral Capital Corporation said it signed a binding term sheet to acquire Italy-based telecommunications and technology company Intermatica S.p.A. for an undisclosed sum. The agreement calls for Intermatica to generate up to USD 10 million in annual free cash flow for Spectral to fully earn out 10 million Spectral common shares, said the latter in a statement.

CARIBBEAN 9 JAN

Liberty LatAm expands BTS partnership to 22 more Caribbean markets

Liberty Latin America (LLA) has expanded its partnership with BTS, naming the voice carrier the exclusive provider of international voice managed services in 22 additional Caribbean markets. The new agreement builds on a 2023 deal covering Costa Rica, Panama, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, and brings the total number of LLA markets supported by BTS to 26.

UNITED KINGDOM 9 JAN

LINX outlines 2026 service portfolio and fee changes

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has announced its service portfolio and fees for 2026, detailing changes that affect peering capacity and the bandwidth included with membership. Under the new portfolio, members using 100 GE port access networks will be able to consume 10 Gbps of peering on a 100 GE port. LINX has also increased the amount of service bandwidth included in the monthly membership fee from 2 Gbps to 4 Gbps on a 10 GE port. 

UNITED STATES 8 JAN

Astound Business Solutions promotes Koss to sales president

Astound Business Solutions announced the promotion of Paul Koss to President of Sales. In this role, Koss will lead all sales channels and sales engineering functions at the provider across the United States. Koss previously served as Senior Vice President of Business Solutions at Astound, where he oversaw commercial strategy, and he held a similar role at the company's predecessor Wave Broadband. He counts more than two decades of experience in telecoms. In his new role, Koss will oversee all aspects of As

GLOBAL 8 JAN

Nokia strikes first patent licensing deal with Hisense

Nokia has settled its patent dispute with consumer electronics group Hisense, announcing a multi-year licence agreement with Hisense covering the use of Nokia's patented video technologies in TVs. Under the agreement, Hisense will make unspecified royalty payments to Nokia. The agreement resolves all patent-related litigation between the companies, in all jurisdictions, Nokia said, noting this is its first licence agreement with Hisense. No terms were disclosed.

NETHERLANDS 8 JAN

Speer IT takes over underground cable maps business from The People Group

Speer IT has acquired the so-called KLIC services of The People Group. These support companies planning excavation work with information on underground cables and ducts in the Netherlands. The takeover includes the automated services KLIC WIN and the cable overview maps from The People Group. The deal strengthens Speer IT's position in digital and geographic information. 

NORWAY 7 JAN

Three Norwegian broadband providers decline to open up networks

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom has announced a consultation an updated proposal for broadband deregulation, with a 10 February deadline for comments. Voluntary opening of Norwegian fibre networks makes it possible to merge several geographic markets, and these are deemed to be moving towards sustainable competition. However, the regional providers Tussa IKT, Tafjord Connect and NEAS are not providing access to their networks voluntarily, and have particularly strong market positions in their areas, so Nk

UNITED STATES 7 JAN

Ekinops installs coherent 400G drivers for Kentucky fibre operator MuniNet

MuniNet, a municipal fibre internet provider responsible for infrastructure in western Kentucky, has adopted Ekinops' 400G coherent optical transport to support the roll out of network upgrades. Ekinops said this deployment would ramp up capacity in MuniNet's existing fibre footprint, which supplies wholesale 5G backhaul and cloud connectivity services as well as high-speed broadband. MuniNet selected its product as it believes it is capable of meeting immediate bandwidth appetite while ensuring flexibility

GLOBAL 6 JAN

Sony's Altair unit pushes 5G eRedCap modem project to prepare for cellular IoT transition

Sony Semiconductor Israel has announced plans to commercialise wireless IoT chips powered by the 5G enhanced reduced capability (eRedCap) standard. Sony is publicising the roadmap for its upcoming 5G eRedCap modem, the Altair ALT1550 5G, and says it believes the future of IoT is clearly converging around eRedCap as device makers seek efficient means of facilitating 4G to 5G transitions over the next 10-20 years. ALT1550 5G is currently undergoing physical silicon testing, and will also support 4G/LTE-based

GLOBAL 6 JAN

Amplitech aims to double revenues again in 2026

Amplitech, supplier of RF components including Open RAN radio units and satcom equipment, has posted a full-year turnover ahead of initial internal forecasts, with unaudited FY25 revenues of USD 25 million up 163 percent from 2024. The company is bullish on the coming fiscal year, setting a FY25 sales target of at least USD 50 million, an increase of 100 percent or greater. 

AFRICA 6 JAN

African MVNE selects Totogi charging platform

Totogi announced that an Africa-based MVNE operating 30 mobile brands with nearly one million subscribers has selected Totogi Charging-as-a-Service to run its entire multi-brand portfolio on a single cloud-native charging platform. The unnamed operator manages prepaid, eSim, broadband, and value-added mobile services supporting multiple consumer and enterprise brands from a unified MVNE infrastructure. The company selected Totogi's pay-as-you-grow, price-per-transaction model to achieve cost control, elasti

BRAZIL 6 JAN

Telebras awarded BRL 113 million fibre contract for Maranhao Infovia

Brazilian state-owned telecom services provider Telebras has been awarded a BRL 113 million contract to implement the Maranhao Infovia optical infrastructure project. The project will provide connectivity across the northeastern state, integrating 20 cities into Telebras' national fibre backbone.

NORWAY 6 JAN

TV 2 brings in 'More Football' bundle following rights deal with Viaplay

Norwegian broadcaster TV 2, part of Danish company Egmont, said subscribers to its 'TV 2 Play' streaming service now have the option of benefiting from TV 2's expanded football distribution agreement with Viaplay. For NOK 99 per month, they can bolt on the 'Mer Fotball' ('More Football') bundle to the existing 'TV 2 Play Favoritt' and 'TV 2 Play Total' packages.

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