Roku confirms takeover by Fox for USD 22 billion
Roku has confirmed a takeover agreement with Fox, with the media company paying USD 22 billion in cash and shares for the connected TV market leader in the US. Fox expects Roku's platform to provide a significant boost to its strategy to grow in the streaming market, building on its existing Tubi free service. Roku shareholders will own just over a quarter of Fox once the deal is completed, with closing targeted for H1 2027, pending regulatory approvals.
Roku confirms takeover by Fox for USD 22 billion
Roku has confirmed a takeover agreement with Fox, with the media company paying USD 22 billion in cash and shares for the connected TV market leader in the US. Fox expects Roku's platform to provide a significant boost to its strategy to grow in the streaming market, building on its existing Tubi free service. Roku shareholders will own just over a quarter of Fox once the deal is completed, with closing targeted for H1 2027, pending regulatory approvals.
UK govt confirms social media ban for under-16s
The UK government announced plans to ban under -16s from social media, adopting the same model used in Australia. The ban will cover user-to-user platforms that enable social interaction and allow users to upload content, alongside algorithms. This would include platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube, but not messaging services such as Signal and WhatsApp. The new measures follow a public consultation which received over 116,000 responses and saw 9 in 10 parents support a social media ban for
UK govt confirms social media ban for under-16s
The UK government announced plans to ban under -16s from social media, adopting the same model used in Australia. The ban will cover user-to-user platforms that enable social interaction and allow users to upload content, alongside algorithms. This would include platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube, but not messaging services such as Signal and WhatsApp. The new measures follow a public consultation which received over 116,000 responses and saw 9 in 10 parents support a social media ban for
Anthropic withdraws top AI models after US security objections
Anthropic has withdrawn access to its most advanced AI models following security concerns expressed by the US government. The US authorities issued an export ban on the company's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, meaning no foreigners, in the US or elsewhere, even those working at Anthropic, can use the models legally. Anthropic says this means it must block use of the models for everyone in order to ensure compliance. Its other models are unaffected.
Anthropic withdraws top AI models after US security objections
U Mobile named official broadcast sponsor for FIFA World Cup 2026 on RTMKlik
Malaysian operator U Mobile has been appointed as the official broadcast sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on RTMKlik. The operator will provide its subscribers with access to all 104 of the FIFA tournament matches. In addition, U Mobile subscribers can also win exclusive prizes and fan experiences as part of the campaign.
U Mobile named official broadcast sponsor for FIFA World Cup 2026 on RTMKlik
Logix Fiber provides tech firm with Texas wavelength connectivity
Logix Fiber Networks, Texas-based fibre network operator, is expanding its network footprint with a new multi-terabit wavelength deployment for a leading global tech firm. The contract will provide dozens of 400 Gig waves for connectivity between key markets across the state of Texas - including Dallas, Houston, Austin and Forth Worth. Logix Fiber provides fibre connectivity, wavelength services, dark fibre, Ethernet and Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) services to hyperscale, carrier and enterprise customer
Logix Fiber provides tech firm with Texas wavelength connectivity
EA launches new in-game advertising platform for brand partners
Electronic Arts (EA) has launched a new platform called EA Advertising for brands to connect directly with audiences through an exclusive EA Sports Partner Programme, creative partnerships, in-game integrations and scalable ad opportunities across the global EA games portfolio. Brands will be able to integrate dynamic, real-time ad placements directly into gameplay, such as custom in-game content or stadium signage.
EA launches new in-game advertising platform for brand partners
Kyivstar expands 'Chance' fixed broadband offer
Ukrainian operator Kyivstar announced that its fixed broadband tariff plan 'Chance' in eight cities until the end of this year. Customers can take advantage of the offer in Kiev, Dnipro, Poltava, Chernivtsi, Bila Tserkva, Fastiv in the Kiev region, Zhovti-Vodi in the Dnipro region, and Sheptitskiy in the Lviv region and receive broadband at up to 100 Mbps for UAH 50 monthly for the first six months and then UAH 100 per month. Customers covered by the fibre-optic network are offered up to 1 Gbps speeds inste
Kyivstar expands 'Chance' fixed broadband offer
Hong Kong loses more than 3,000 fixed-line subscribers in February
Hong Kong lost 3,164 fixed-line subscribers in February, ending the year with 1.696 million users. The total includes 670,801 residential fixed-lines and 1.025 million business lines. The number of non-exchange lines (which includes IP telephone and fixed wireless services) was stable month-on-month at 1.354 million, according to figures from the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA). The number of leased lines decreased to 136,302 in February 2026 from 136,874 in January.
Hong Kong loses more than 3,000 fixed-line subscribers in February
Vodafone starts commercial rollout of 5G SA in Greece, to shut down 2G network by 2029
Vodafone Greece has started the commercial rollout of its 5G Standalone network. The Vodafone 5G+ service will initially be available across the city of Patras, to be later expanded to Athens and Thessaloniki.
Vodafone starts commercial rollout of 5G SA in Greece, to shut down 2G network by 2029
Selectel, Hystax launch joint disaster recovery service
Russian data centre services provider Selectel and the company Hystax have launched a disaster recovery (DR) service on the basis of the Hystax Acura platform, reports Rambler. The service will enable companies to establish dedicated storage on the Selectel cloud platform. This enables rapid restoration of IT systems and business applications if they should lose access to their main infrastructure.
Selectel, Hystax launch joint disaster recovery service
Russian B2B customers make 17% more calls in 2025 - study
Russian B2B customers made 1.57 billion voice calls in 2025, up by 16.5 percent year-on-year, reports Vedomosti citing a study by research service Skorozvon. The figure for 2024 was 1.35 billion calls. The study is based on anonymised data from 3,000 companies located in fifteen regions.
