Belgian Weekly - Week 40
Liberty Global has shortlisted three bidders for a stake in its Belgian network joint venture Wyre, according to Bloomberg. Orange Belgium showcased 50G-PON with Nokia, and its 26 GHz licence ended on 30 September, the Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (Bipt) confirmed. Telenet started selling HBO Max through its monthly invoice, while Scarlet raised the data allowances on its mobile plans. Digital inclusion was also in focus, with a complaint by rights groups and a study showing
Belgian Weekly - Week 40
Liberty Global has shortlisted three bidders for a stake in its Belgian network joint venture Wyre, according to Bloomberg. Orange Belgium showcased 50G-PON with Nokia, and its 26 GHz licence ended on 30 September, the Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (Bipt) confirmed. Telenet started selling HBO Max through its monthly invoice, while Scarlet raised the data allowances on its mobile plans. Digital inclusion was also in focus, with a complaint by rights groups and a study showing
German Weekly - 40
This week, 1&1 became the exclusive German distributor of a Fritz! Wi-Fi 7 flagship router for at least six months and launched a fibre router based on the Fritz!Box 5630. Vodafone Germany started to market the same model. Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone Germany cover close to 30 million households with high-speed internet, and Telekom carried a record data volume at the first Oktoberfest weekend. Telefonica Germany is targeting corporate customers and public sector organisations as part of its growth strateg
German Weekly - 40
This week, 1&1 became the exclusive German distributor of a Fritz! Wi-Fi 7 flagship router for at least six months and launched a fibre router based on the Fritz!Box 5630. Vodafone Germany started to market the same model. Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone Germany cover close to 30 million households with high-speed internet, and Telekom carried a record data volume at the first Oktoberfest weekend. Telefonica Germany is targeting corporate customers and public sector organisations as part of its growth strateg
Dialog brings Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra 5G to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka operator Dialog Axiata has launched the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 5G on the local market. Customers can use these smartphones on the Dialog 5G Ultra network, now powered by 1,000 live 5G sites across 25 districts.
Dialog brings Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra 5G to Sri Lanka
Dialog Axiata launches JKOA Classic 4G feature phone in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata has partnered with John Keells Office Automation (JKOA), backed by John Keells, to launch the JKOA Classic 4G feature phone on the local market. The launch is designed to extend 4G handsets to Sri Lanka's feature phone users.
Dialog Axiata launches JKOA Classic 4G feature phone in Sri Lanka
Netherlands Weekly - 40
Apax is reportedly preparing to buy out Warburg Pincus in Odido, in a deal that values the operator at EUR 6.5 billion. VodafoneZiggo completed its Docsis 4.0 rollout on the coax network and claims a first in Europe, while KPN promoted Wouter Stammeijer to chief financial officer and named Vladimir Cibic chief technology officer. Telecompaper research showed the multiplay market returned to growth in Q2 after five quarters of contraction, helped by VodafoneZiggo's Hollandsnieuwe brand, and separate Telecomp
Netherlands Weekly - 40
Vodafone Greece targets 850,000 FTTH lines by 2027
Vodafone Greece outlined the progress of its investments in next-generation telecommunications infrastructure during a panel discussion on the development of telecom networks at the Advanced Telecoms Summit 2026. According to Nikos Plevris, network director at Vodafone Greece, the company has invested more than EUR 1.5 billion in Greece over the past decade in the expansion of its 5G, fibre optic and submarine cable infrastructure.
Vodafone Greece targets 850,000 FTTH lines by 2027
Redcentric reduces net debt burden after sale of data centre business
Redcentric, UK managed IT services provider, has reported revenue of GBP 132 million for the 12 months to 31 March 2026 (FY26), down 2.3 percent from GBP 135.1 million in FY25; with adjusted EBITDA down 7.4 percent to GBP 17.4 million, from GBP 18.8 million, and the adjusted EBITDA margin down to 13.2 percent, from 13.9 percent a year earlier. Reported operating profit fell 3.9 percent to GBP 8.1 million, from GBP 8.4 million; with annual recurring revenue (AAR) reaching GBP 116.2 million, compared to GBP
Redcentric reduces net debt burden after sale of data centre business
BBC seeks voluntary redundancies from TV, streaming unit
The BBC has fired the starting gun on a redundancy programme for its TV and streaming unit, reports The Guardian. The Director of the BBC iPlayer and Channels unit, Dan McGolpin, has sent an e-mail to staff seeking expressions of interest in voluntary redundancy to avoid compulsory redundancies. The e-mail, seen by The Guardian, also said the BBC was looking at possible job-sharing, relocation and a reduction in hours for the division's staff.
BBC seeks voluntary redundancies from TV, streaming unit
Cable One in talks with investors, lenders about new financing
US broadband provider Cable One is in advanced talks with private equity company GTCR, some of its existing lenders and a consortium of private lending institutions about financing deals to support its upcoming capital needs. The company is looking to improve its capital structure to help boost shareholder value. It has also agreed an extension with GTRC to a deadline for completing the purchase of a 55 percent stake it does not already control in Mega Broadband Investment to 09 October 2026.
Cable One in talks with investors, lenders about new financing
MobileX appoints new Chief Financial Officer
US MVNO MobileX has appointed Raju Datla as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to support its next stage of growth. Has over 25 years of industry experience, most recently as CFO of RedCloud Holdings. At MobileX, he will worth with CEO and founder Peter Adderton to drive the growth plan, lead partnerships and funding, and ensure that the group's financial strategy supports its long-term growth plans.
MobileX appoints new Chief Financial Officer
NetApp announces plans to acquire AI software start-up Peak:AIO
NetApp, intelligent data infrastructure company, has signed a deal to acquire Manchester, UK-based AI storage start-up Peak:AIO, from venture capital company Pembroke VCT. This will strengthen NetApp's position in the AI infrastructure by combing Peak:AIO's specialised metadata services and parallel namespace innovation with Ontap platform. The deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
