Altice France shortlists four bidders in sale of XpFibre stake - report
Four investment firms are competing to acquire the 50.01 percent holding in French fibre venture XpFibre that Altice put up for sale earlier this year, according to information gathered by Le Monde. Following a first round of bids, the candidates moving to the next stage of the process are reportedly Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, DigitalBridge, KKR, and Vauban Infrastructure Partners.
Altice France shortlists four bidders in sale of XpFibre stake - report
Four investment firms are competing to acquire the 50.01 percent holding in French fibre venture XpFibre that Altice put up for sale earlier this year, according to information gathered by Le Monde. Following a first round of bids, the candidates moving to the next stage of the process are reportedly Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, DigitalBridge, KKR, and Vauban Infrastructure Partners.
OVHcloud confirms FY cashflow target despite cost inflation as fiscal Q2 revenues grow 5%
OVHcloud has reaffirmed its target of achieving positive levered FCF (free cash flow) in the current fiscal year ending on 31 August, as it released its fiscal H1 results. EBITDA guidance has also been confirmed after the company reported its best adjusted EBITDA margin since the IPO in late 2021, at 40.9 percent for fiscal H1. However, "exceptional" cost inflation in memory components and disks has led to a revised forecast for adjusted capex, which is now expected to represent 33-35 percent of annual reve
OVHcloud confirms FY cashflow target despite cost inflation as fiscal Q2 revenues grow 5%
OVHcloud has reaffirmed its target of achieving positive levered FCF (free cash flow) in the current fiscal year ending on 31 August, as it released its fiscal H1 results. EBITDA guidance has also been confirmed after the company reported its best adjusted EBITDA margin since the IPO in late 2021, at 40.9 percent for fiscal H1. However, "exceptional" cost inflation in memory components and disks has led to a revised forecast for adjusted capex, which is now expected to represent 33-35 percent of annual reve
Meta launches Muse Spark model to expand AI across its platforms
Meta has introduced Muse Spark, a new large language model developed by its Meta Superintelligence Labs, which will underpin updates to the company's AI assistant across its consumer platforms. The model is currently deployed in the Meta AI app and website, with plans to extend availability to services including Instagram, Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp, as well as AI-enabled devices. Meta said the model is designed to support both rapid responses and more complex reasoning tasks, including multimodal inp
Meta launches Muse Spark model to expand AI across its platforms
Korea to mandate always-on data access in mobile plan overhaul
South Korea's ministry of science and ICT has outlined reforms to mobile tariff structures aimed at guaranteeing minimum data access across all LTE and 5G plans, as part of a broader policy to strengthen basic communication rights. Under the proposed changes, all data plans offered by the country's three mobile operators will include a quality-of-service (QoS) option that allows continued low-speed data usage after monthly allowances are exhausted, without additional charges.
Korea to mandate always-on data access in mobile plan overhaul
Ziggo Group creation at 2026 low point sets stage for growth ahead
The transformation of Dutch operator VodafoneZiggo continues with the planned creation of the Ziggo Group in the second half of this year. This will see the company combined with Telenet, the operator active in Belgium and Luxembourg. In 2027 the Ziggo Group will be spin off to shareholders of Liberty Global, as a kind of dividend, and get its own stock market listing. While there is significant uncertainty still, the plan may lead to improved results, a condition key to a successful spin-off.
Ziggo Group creation at 2026 low point sets stage for growth ahead
Beeline Russia, Yandex start set-top box partnership
Russian operator Beeline said that it has signed a cooperation agreement with the internet company Yandex on sales of set-top boxes. Subscribers of Beeline will be able to buy smart set-top boxes powered by the YaOS from Yandex. The devices support the internet company's voice assistant Alice. A pilot project started in Volgograd, Kostroma and Oryol already, where Beeline subscribers on convergent packages or fixed double-plays can purchase the set-top boxes.
Beeline Russia, Yandex start set-top box partnership
Solar revenues up 15% in 2025
Revenues of Russian cybersecurity services provider Solar, a subsidiary of Rostelecom, totaled RUB 25.6 billion in 2025, up by 15.3 percent year-on-year. Revenues from product sales increased by 15.2 percent to RUB 20.6 billion. OIBDA of the company was RUB 4.8 billion, and the OIBDA margin amounted to 19 percent, down by 5 percentage points. The customer base included around 1,500 companies, up by 50 percent, Rostelecom said.
Solar revenues up 15% in 2025
Plustelka switches 2nd multiplex to DVB-T2
Slovak pay-TV provider Plustelka said that it will switch the second multiplex for terrestrial TV services to the DVB-T2 standard on 14 April. If the channels TA3, JOJ Plus, JOJ Krimi or Sport 2 disappear, customers are advised to retune their TV sets or set-top boxes.
Plustelka switches 2nd multiplex to DVB-T2
Vodafone Germany cut prices, increases data on GigaMobil plans for broadband customers
Vodafone Germany is cutting prices and increasing data volumes on its GigaMobil S and GigaMobil M plans under a new promotion valid until 12 May. The GigaMobil S plan with 100 GB costs EUR 19.99 instead of the regular EUR 39.99 for 25 GB per month, and the GigaMobil M plan with unlimited data is reduced to EUR 24.99 per month from EUR 49.99 for 50 GB. The minimum contract term to sign up for both plans is 24 months. Customers can benefit from the promotion if they already have an internet connection provide
Vodafone Germany cut prices, increases data on GigaMobil plans for broadband customers
T-Mobile Poland covers almost 92% of population with 5G
T-Mobile Poland has expanded the coverage of its 5G network to 91.8 percent of the country's population. The operator said on social media that it runs 12,693 base stations in total. The coverage of the 5G network on the C band reaches 62.5 percent of the population. In total, 4,858 5G base stations work on the 3,600 MHz band, and 611 5G base stations operate on the 700 MHz band.
T-Mobile Poland covers almost 92% of population with 5G
Telia Estonia launches standalone 5G
Telia Estonia has launched the 5G Standalone (5G SA) technology on its network, also supporting VoNR (Voice over New Radio) calls on the 5G network. This follows successful tests in March of the services with customers at the World Biathlon Cup in Otepaa.
