IMDA suspends review of proposed M1-Simba deal amid spectrum investigation
Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has suspended its assessment of the proposed consolidation between M1 and Simba pending the outcome of an investigation into the alleged unauthorised use of radio frequency spectrum by Simba. IMDA said it had been assessing the proposed transaction under the Telecom and Media Competition Code, including whether the consolidation could substantially lessen competition or raise public interest concerns. The regulator also said the review covered cybersec
IMDA suspends review of proposed M1-Simba deal amid spectrum investigation
Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has suspended its assessment of the proposed consolidation between M1 and Simba pending the outcome of an investigation into the alleged unauthorised use of radio frequency spectrum by Simba. IMDA said it had been assessing the proposed transaction under the Telecom and Media Competition Code, including whether the consolidation could substantially lessen competition or raise public interest concerns. The regulator also said the review covered cybersec
The week in telecom: US operators mount rural satellite challenge, Cisco cashes in on AI boom
Some big moves in the US mobile market last week, as SpaceX secured the FCC's approval for acquiring a large chuck of mobile spectrum, and the three mobile operators agreed a rural coverage alliance. Cisco meanwhile is the latest to report soaring results thanks to AI investment at the same time as cutting jobs, and Telenor and Nokia have each brought in new blood to revive their mobile businesses.
The week in telecom: US operators mount rural satellite challenge, Cisco cashes in on AI boom
Some big moves in the US mobile market last week, as SpaceX secured the FCC's approval for acquiring a large chuck of mobile spectrum, and the three mobile operators agreed a rural coverage alliance. Cisco meanwhile is the latest to report soaring results thanks to AI investment at the same time as cutting jobs, and Telenor and Nokia have each brought in new blood to revive their mobile businesses.
Three regional fibre providers plan new network across Upper Midwest
Three US regional backbone fibre providers - WIN Technology, Range and DCN - have announced the joint Heartland Fiber Project to extend high-capacity fibre network infrastructure across seven the Upper Midwest. The new long-haul fibre route will cross seven states - Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado - and establish a future path conduit to support growth between Denver and Chicago.
Three regional fibre providers plan new network across Upper Midwest
Spectrum TV customers get discovery+ access at no extra cost
Charter Communications' Spectrum brand and Warner Bros Discovery have announced availability of the discovery+ streaming app to eligible Spectrum TV customers in the US at no extra cost. This will give Spectrum TV customers access to the ad-supported discovery+ tier, which normally costs USD 5.99 per month. They can upgrade to the ad-free plan (which usually costs USD 9.99 per month) by paying the USD 4 difference.
Spectrum TV customers get discovery+ access at no extra cost
Digital Infrastructure Ireland appoints new CEO
Digital Infrastructure Ireland (DII), digital infrastructure and data centre industry group (formerly Host in Ireland), has appointed Ronan Kenny as CEO with effect from 01 July 2026. He joins the group from UK wholesale fibre network operator AllPoints Fibre Networks, where has served as Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). DII chair Maurice Mortell said he has "extensive, strong leadership and deep industry expertise" to help Ireland retake its place as a "leading destination for digital
Digital Infrastructure Ireland appoints new CEO
Acronis appoints Chief Revenue Officer to lead global sales operations
Acronis, global cyber security, ha appointed Jim Tedesco as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) to lead its worldwide sales and go-to-market execution. In this role, he will also have responsibility for Professional Services and Solution Engineering. He has over 30 years of executive leadership in sales, operations and customer success positions; most recently as SVP and GM of Customer Success at a major back-up and replication software provider.
Acronis appoints Chief Revenue Officer to lead global sales operations
AI upskilling firm Multiverse valued at USD 2.1 bln in latest funding round
Multiverse, London-based education technology company specialising in AI upskilling and adoption for businesses, has announced raised USD 70 million in primary funding to support an expansion across Europe. The funding values Multiverse at USD 2.1 billion, an increase of USD 400 million from the last funding round, and was led by Schroders Capital.
AI upskilling firm Multiverse valued at USD 2.1 bln in latest funding round
Indra Space leads Portugal-Spain quantum link project
Spain's Indra Space is leading the IberianQCI project, a European initiative to establish a quantum communications link between Portugal and Spain, reported Economia Online. This hybrid fibre-optic and space-based system will connect the national quantum communication infrastructures of both countries, integrating them into the broader EuroQCI network.
Indra Space leads Portugal-Spain quantum link project
New alliance set up to boost digital infrastructure in north of England
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has announced a partnership with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Cooperative Network Infrastructure (CNI) to set up the Digital Infrastructure North Alliance. The partnership aims to boost digital infrastructure across the north of England, and was announced at the Digital Infrastructure North 2026 (DIN26) summit in Manchester.
New alliance set up to boost digital infrastructure in north of England
BH Telecom undertakes reorganisation with consultants
BH Telecom is currently undergoing a company-wide reorganisation in conjunction with international consultants, reports Indikator, saying this was one topic discussed during a visit from the country's vice-president, Igor Stojanovic. The reorganisation focuses on restructuring its workforce and organisational structure, the report said. One challenge is the lack of qualified staff, especially engineering personnel, given that the labour market offers significantly higher salaries for experts in this field t
BH Telecom undertakes reorganisation with consultants
Ofcom secures commitments from X to block illegal content
UK regulator Ofcom has secured commitments from X to better protect UK users from illegal terror and hate content. The company has pledged to review and assess suspected illegal terrorist/hate content reported through the dedicated UK illegal content reporting tool on average within 24 hours of the report being filed. It will review/assess at least 85 percent of reported suspected illegal terrorist/hate UK content within a maximum of 48 hours. Ofcom said these target would provide UK users with some of the
Ofcom secures commitments from X to block illegal content
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