OTN hardware annual sales to surpass USD 18 bln for first time since 2000 - research
The latest optical transport equipment forecast from Dell'Oro Group projects sales above USD 18 billion in 2026 for the first time since the year 2000 - the height of the dotcom boom. The prediction reflects estimated 16 percent annual growth this year, driven mainly by AI data centre appetite for network infrastructure. Already, Dell'Oro cites favourable returns in the first quarter, with about 20 percent year-on-year sales growth fuelled by double-figure rises in WDM systems and IPoDWDM ZR/ZR+ converged p
OTN hardware annual sales to surpass USD 18 bln for first time since 2000 - research
The latest optical transport equipment forecast from Dell'Oro Group projects sales above USD 18 billion in 2026 for the first time since the year 2000 - the height of the dotcom boom. The prediction reflects estimated 16 percent annual growth this year, driven mainly by AI data centre appetite for network infrastructure. Already, Dell'Oro cites favourable returns in the first quarter, with about 20 percent year-on-year sales growth fuelled by double-figure rises in WDM systems and IPoDWDM ZR/ZR+ converged p
US operators launch knowledge-sharing alliance to bolster telecom cybersecurity
The Communications Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Analysis Center, known as C2 ISAC, has been established by US telecom and data infrastructure operators to identify viable safeguards for communications infrastructure, particularly in light of evolving AI-driven cyber threats. C2 ISAC is a non-profit organisation based on existing telecom ties with the US National Coordinating Center for Communications, also known as the Communications ISAC or COMM-ISAC.
US operators launch knowledge-sharing alliance to bolster telecom cybersecurity
The Communications Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Analysis Center, known as C2 ISAC, has been established by US telecom and data infrastructure operators to identify viable safeguards for communications infrastructure, particularly in light of evolving AI-driven cyber threats. C2 ISAC is a non-profit organisation based on existing telecom ties with the US National Coordinating Center for Communications, also known as the Communications ISAC or COMM-ISAC.
Google updates AI subscriptions with new billing method, Spark agent, email and creative tools
Google has updated its AI subscription plans with a new way of charging for AI prompts as well as a new tier at USD 100 per month. It's also adding new Gemini models and tools for creative applications and managing email to the AI subscriptions, plus access to YouTube Premium.
Google updates AI subscriptions with new billing method, Spark agent, email and creative tools
Sparkle, Entel Bolivia ink Peru-Brazil corridor MoU
Italian international services provider Sparkle and Bolivia's largest telco Entel Bolivia have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly commercialise a new terrestrial route linking Peru and Brazil via Bolivia. The project is part of the South American Bi-Oceanic Corridor to meet regional data demand from sectors such as cloud gaming, streaming, financial services and AI applications via a low-latency alternative to existing submarine cables.
Sparkle, Entel Bolivia ink Peru-Brazil corridor MoU
ACMA proceeds with AUD 7.32 bln spectrum renewal pricing despite operator objections
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has confirmed pricing for major spectrum licence renewals despite sustained objections from mobile operators, setting the total market value of the licences at AUD 7.32 billion. The regulator said the licences, which support fixed wireless broadband services and more than 30 million mobile connections across Australia, are held by Telstra, Optus, TPG Telecom and NBN Co.
ACMA proceeds with AUD 7.32 bln spectrum renewal pricing despite operator objections
Orange and Capgemini Invent join Scaleway-led AI gigafactory consortium
Orange and Capgemini Invent, the consulting and transformation brand of the Capgemini group, are among a number of new partners that have announced their decision to join AION, a consortium led by Iliad cloud subsidiary Scaleway. The AION initiative was unveiled in mid‑2025 in response to the European Commission's call for interest in setting up AI gigafactories. Damien Lucas, CEO of Scaleway, welcomed the development, saying that it demonstrates how AION is continuing to gain traction and attract support f
Orange and Capgemini Invent join Scaleway-led AI gigafactory consortium
Rostelecom outlines growth targets to 2030
Russian national operator Rostelecom has introduced its development strategy for 2026 to 2030 at the Digital Industry for Industrial Russia conference taking place in Nizhny Novgorod. The company targets average annual revenues over RUB 1 trillion during this period. This is based on expected growth in telecom revenues above inflation and an average 15 percent annual increase in its digital revenues. The share of the digital business is expected to reach 40 percent of turnover by 2030.
Rostelecom outlines growth targets to 2030
IPTV maintains lead among households in Switzerland - Zattoo report
IPTV maintains its leading position among households in Switzerland as the means to watch TV. According to the Zattoo TV Streaming Report 2026, 71 percent of households in Switzerland watch television via the internet. By contrast, cable TV has declined from 32 to 30 percent in the past year, and satellite from 10 to 9 percent.
IPTV maintains lead among households in Switzerland - Zattoo report
MTS to cooperate with VVP Group on robot systems, launches AIoT platform
Russian operator MTS announced a strategic partnership agreement with the company VVP Group to cooperate on developing robots and related technologies for industrial and logistics applications. The agreement was signed during the Digital Industry of Industrial Russia expo in Nizhny Novgorod, where the operator also launched its platform MTS AIoT, combining IIoT and AI services. Companies are able to create digital twins of their assets using the platform, which works on cloud infrastructure or the customer'
MTS to cooperate with VVP Group on robot systems, launches AIoT platform
2G services set to end in Netherlands by 2029
VodafoneZiggo is expected to shut down its 2G network in the Netherlands in 2028 or 2029. That would mean the end of 2G service in the country, as KPN plans to dismantle its GSM network by the end of 2027. The timeline is part of an assessment by the transport ministry on the potential impact on eCall emergency services in cars. It found that there is no need to intervene in the market's plans for shutting down 2G and 3G networks.
2G services set to end in Netherlands by 2029
Beeline Russia says network AI agent resolves 40% of incidents on its own
Russian operator Beeline said that its AI agent AI-Engineer for managing incidents on network equipment has already processed more than 100,000 inquiries. In 40 percent of cases, the AI agent resolved problems on its own, without involving staff members. The AI agent was implemented by the operator earlier this March. From December 2025 to the end of February this year, the AI agent worked under the testing regime in several regions.
