Tele2 announces CEO's departure on 30 June
Tele2 has announced the departure of CEO Jean Marc Harion on 30 June for personal reasons, although he will remain as an advisor until the end of 2026. Harion's successor is Nicholas Hoegberg, who is currently deputy CEO, EVP and chief commercial officer (CCO) for B2C. Harion joined the operator as CEO in November 2024 from the position of CEO at Polish company Play and intends to remain on Tele2's board, subject to approval at the 18 May AGM.
Tele2 announces CEO's departure on 30 June
Tele2 has announced the departure of CEO Jean Marc Harion on 30 June for personal reasons, although he will remain as an advisor until the end of 2026. Harion's successor is Nicholas Hoegberg, who is currently deputy CEO, EVP and chief commercial officer (CCO) for B2C. Harion joined the operator as CEO in November 2024 from the position of CEO at Polish company Play and intends to remain on Tele2's board, subject to approval at the 18 May AGM.
RTL books first streaming profit in Q1
RTL Group said its streaming business turned its first profit in the first quarter. This was supported by a 27 percent annual increase in streaming revenue to EUR 141 million, driven by more paid subscribers, increased subscription prices and growing advertising revenue. The higher streaming income helped offset a 6.5 percent fall in advertising revenue at its linear TV business to EUR 474 million. Adjusted for divestments, RTL said organic revenues were up 2.5 percent in the period.
RTL books first streaming profit in Q1
RTL Group said its streaming business turned its first profit in the first quarter. This was supported by a 27 percent annual increase in streaming revenue to EUR 141 million, driven by more paid subscribers, increased subscription prices and growing advertising revenue. The higher streaming income helped offset a 6.5 percent fall in advertising revenue at its linear TV business to EUR 474 million. Adjusted for divestments, RTL said organic revenues were up 2.5 percent in the period.
Google rethinks laptops with Android OS, AI cursor
Google is launching a new line of laptops, running the Android operating system. While the Googlebooks will be made by other manufacturers, including Acer, Asus, Lenovo, HP and Dell, they will feature tight integration of Google's own software, showcasing the latest advances in its Gemini AI. The first models will launch this autumn.
Google rethinks laptops with Android OS, AI cursor
Deutsche Telekom revenue growth slows in Q1 on forex effects, margins improve
Deutsche Telekom reported slower growth in the first quarter of 2026, as the fluctuation in the US dollar exchange rate impacted results. Revenues rose just 0.4 percent to EUR 29.87 billion, while adjusted EBITDA AL increased 2.0 percent year-on-year to USD 11.52 billion. The German operator said revenues were up 4.7 percent on an organic basis, excluding changes in scope and forex, and service revenues rose 4.6 percent on the same basis. Thanks to growth at T-Mobile US, the company slightly increased its f
Deutsche Telekom revenue growth slows in Q1 on forex effects, margins improve
KDDI launches three-year AI strategy with infrastructure and enterprise focus
KDDI has outlined a new medium-term strategy, "Power-to-Connect 2028", covering the period from FY2026 to FY2028, with a focus on integrating telecommunications infrastructure with AI capabilities and expanding growth areas beyond its core mobile business. The operator said it expects the emergence of an "AI-native society", in which AI becomes embedded as social infrastructure. In response, it plans to develop new services centred on what it describes as "AI workforce" for enterprise applications and "AI l
KDDI launches three-year AI strategy with infrastructure and enterprise focus
Vodafone Spain lands anti-abuse bracelet contract - report
Vodafone Spain (Zegona) has outscored Orange Spain (MasOrange) in a public tender for the government's contract to provide anti-abuse tracking devices, according to documents seen by Expansion. The temporary joint venture between Vodafone and Securitas Seguridad scored higher than the proposal submitted by Orange and Verisure in 11 of the 12 criteria of the tender, with the former set to be awarded the contract worth up to EUR 110 million, said the report.
Vodafone Spain lands anti-abuse bracelet contract - report
Cyan reports FY EBITDA within forecast range
Cybersecurity provider Cyan's annual report for 2025 shows that EBITDA reached EUR 780,000, which was within its forecast range of EUR 750,000 to EUR 850,000. It confirmed the revenue figure of EUR 9.2 million stated in its preliminary results at the end of March, which was a rise of approximately 30 percent and at the top of its projected range. Recurring revenue from subscriptions and service and maintenance contracts accounted for 95 percent of total revenue. The end-customer base expanded by 47 percent
Cyan reports FY EBITDA within forecast range
RTL Netherlands ends Luxembourg base, to come under Dutch media law from July
The RTL channels in the Netherlands will come under Dutch regulatory authority from July, following DPG Media's takeover of RTL Netherlands. Since RTL's launch in the country, the channels have fallen under the authority of the Luxembourg regulator, where RTL Group is based. DPG confirmed the change to Marketing Report. RTL's news and entertainment websites and apps will also have Dutch legal status.
RTL Netherlands ends Luxembourg base, to come under Dutch media law from July
Makedonski Telekom sees customer growth across all segments in Q1
Makedonski Telekom saw its mobile customer base grow 1.9 percent in the first quarter of 2026 to 1.28 million, with postpaid contracts accounting for 48.7 percent of the total. Fixed voice accesses were 2.3 percent higher at 238,959, while fixed retail broadband customers rose 3.5 percent to 226,454. Additionally, the TV customer base increased by 6.1 percent to 171,428, according to the report from parent company Magyar Telekom.
Makedonski Telekom sees customer growth across all segments in Q1
AOI to supply Mediacom's Docsis 4 broadband upgrade
Applied Optoelectronics (AOI) revealed it is working with Mediacom to deliver Docsis 4.0 upgrades expected to unlock faster cable broadband services across its US footprint. Following this announcement, AOI will serve as Mediacom's primary vendor to replace legacy Docsis system amplifiers, switching them for 1.8 GHz-capable models from its Quantum18 product family, as well as 1.8 GHz line extenders and the QuantumLink remote management and monitoring platform. The order will be serviced by AOI's distributio
AOI to supply Mediacom's Docsis 4 broadband upgrade
Orange leads consortium for new Atlantic cable connecting Europe and Africa
Orange Group and its subsidiaries Sonatel and Orange Cote d'Ivoire, along with the companies Canalink, Guilab, International Mauritania Telecom and Silverlinks signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the Via Africa submarine cable project. The initiative aims to boost international connectivity, accommodate rising traffic, and improve network resilience throughout the African continent. This system will connect Europe to South Africa via a strategic Atlantic route, with landing points in the UK, Fran
