EU agrees more time to implement AI restrictions
The EU countries have agreed to delay the implementation of new restrictions on high-risk AI systems. A compromise reached by the Council of EU member states and the European Parliament will see the deadline for applying the obligations for high-risk applications pushed back from August 2026 to December 2027, while certain embedded devices will have even longer to comply, until August 2028. In addition, the EU countries agreed to add a ban on so-called nudifier apps, which use AI to create sexual images wit
EU agrees more time to implement AI restrictions
The EU countries have agreed to delay the implementation of new restrictions on high-risk AI systems. A compromise reached by the Council of EU member states and the European Parliament will see the deadline for applying the obligations for high-risk applications pushed back from August 2026 to December 2027, while certain embedded devices will have even longer to comply, until August 2028. In addition, the EU countries agreed to add a ban on so-called nudifier apps, which use AI to create sexual images wit
Corning boosts 2028 sales target on demand for optical, photonics products
Corning has added further uplift to its strategic 'Springboard' sales target to end-2028. It said the decision reflects strong progress across all of its main target segments, with Corning currently on track to deliver its targeted USD 20 billion annual run rate for end-2026. The 2028 Springboard target now has been lifted to USD 30 billion.
Corning boosts 2028 sales target on demand for optical, photonics products
Corning has added further uplift to its strategic 'Springboard' sales target to end-2028. It said the decision reflects strong progress across all of its main target segments, with Corning currently on track to deliver its targeted USD 20 billion annual run rate for end-2026. The 2028 Springboard target now has been lifted to USD 30 billion.
Telecom Italia Q1 revenues up 1.4% on Brazil growth, to launch TIM Premium offering
Telecom Italia (TIM) reported revenues of EUR 3.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, flat sequentially and up 1.4 percent year on year, thanks mainly to growth at its TIM Brasil (+6.4%) and TIM Enterprise (+3.2%) units. The company's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation after lease costs (EBITDA-AL) declined 2.7 percent to EUR 0.8 billion, while net losses widened to EUR 292 million from EUR 124 million a year earlier.
Telecom Italia Q1 revenues up 1.4% on Brazil growth, to launch TIM Premium offering
SKT Q1 net profit falls 12.5% but mobile and AI segments show recovery
SK Telecom (SKT) reported a 12.5 percent annual decline in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued impact from last year's data breach, even as its core telecoms and AI businesses showed signs of recovery. The operator recorded net income of KRW 316.4 billion for the quarter, alongside revenue of KRW 4.39 trillion and operating income of KRW 537.6 billion. Revenue rose 1.5 percent quarter-on-quarter, supported by a recovery in the wireless business and growth in its AI data centre ope
SKT Q1 net profit falls 12.5% but mobile and AI segments show recovery
Groups, tech firms warn of UK threat to the open internet
A group of civil society groups and tech companies have issued a joint statement calling on the UK government to rethink their plans for online safety regulation. The groups want the government to tackle the root causes of online harm with "thoughtful policy interventions" instead of implementing blanket access restrictions which will threaten the open internet and the rights of all users.
Groups, tech firms warn of UK threat to the open internet
Kontron shareholder Ennoconn considers full takeover
Kontron announced that its anchor shareholder Ennoconn is considering a takeover bid for the Austrian company. Due to Kontron's ongoing share buyback, Ennoconn's stake in the company is nearing the 30 percent threshold when it would be legally required to make an offer for the rest of the shares. If a formal bid if launched, the price would be EUR 23.50 per share.
Kontron shareholder Ennoconn considers full takeover
RETN launches cross-Romania backbone route connecting Balkans, Moldova and Ukraine
Global network service provider RETN has launched a backbone route linking the Romanian cities of Drobeta, Bucharest, and Iasi with the Republic of Moldova capital of Chisinau. Delivered as a single continuous backbone path, the route provides a new physical connectivity option across Romania and into Moldova, creating an alternative to established regional IP transit corridors in Eastern Europe.
RETN launches cross-Romania backbone route connecting Balkans, Moldova and Ukraine
GoMo launches new discount fibre broadband plan in Ireland
GoMo, budget mobile brand of Irish operator Eir, has launched a new discount fibre broadband service. The first 10,000 GoMo customers to sign up can lock in the lifetime price of EUR 29.99 per month. GoMo Fibre Broadband is offered with a 30-day rolling contract, with a promise of no price increases. It is available exclusively to new and existing GoMo mobile customers, and offers a download speed of up to 500 Mbps across Eir's FTTH network.
GoMo launches new discount fibre broadband plan in Ireland
Fastweb+Vodafone revenues down 4.5% in Q1, core profit up 8.5%
Italian operator Fastweb+Vodafone reported revenues of EUR 1.74 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down 4.5 percent year on year due mainly to a lower customer base, partly offset by substantial wholesale gains. The company said the performance was in line with expectations for the transition period following the EUR 8 billion acquisition of Vodafone Italia by Fastweb owner Swisscom on 31 December 2024. It added that the objective remains to stabilise core telco revenues and margins by the end of 2026, w
Fastweb+Vodafone revenues down 4.5% in Q1, core profit up 8.5%
Telus Digital expands presence in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, India
Telus Digital, global technology unit of Canadian telecoms operator Telus, has expanded its global presence in the last nine months - expanding its delivery footprint across the Asia-Pacific, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia; and in Latin America with a new location in Argentina. It has also boosted its presence in Indian by expanded two existing sites in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru, and adding a new site in Kolkata - increasing its presence across the country to eight sites in six cities.
Telus Digital expands presence in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, India
Safaricom Group FY revenue rises 11%
Safaricom Group has reported revenue growth of 11.5 percent in the year ended 31 March to KES 414.14 billion from KES 371.42 billion a year earlier, driven by double-digit Kenya growth and a 58.3 percent Ethiopian service revenue expansion, with M-Pesa contributing 45.6 percent of Kenya revenue at KES 182.7 billion.
