Austria raises EUR 39 mln in auction of 2.3, 2.6 GHz bands
Austria had raised EUR 39.41 million from A1, Magenta Telekom and Hutchison Drei through the auction of frequencies in the 2,300 MHz and 2,600 MHz bands. A1 acquired 50 MHz for EUR 11.01 million, Magenta Telekom acquired 100 MHz for EUR 13.18 million, and Hutchison Drei acquired 100 MHz for EUR 15.21 million in the auction organised by telecoms regulator RTR.
Austria raises EUR 39 mln in auction of 2.3, 2.6 GHz bands
Austria had raised EUR 39.41 million from A1, Magenta Telekom and Hutchison Drei through the auction of frequencies in the 2,300 MHz and 2,600 MHz bands. A1 acquired 50 MHz for EUR 11.01 million, Magenta Telekom acquired 100 MHz for EUR 13.18 million, and Hutchison Drei acquired 100 MHz for EUR 15.21 million in the auction organised by telecoms regulator RTR.
Sateliot launches EUR 100 mln Series C to fund satellite expansion
Spain-based satellite communications operator Sateliot has launched a EUR 100 million Series C funding round to accelerate the deployment of its low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation and enable the launch of commercial NB-IoT services later this year. The round, largely structured as equity with a potential debt component, has opened and is expected to close in the summer. Sateliot said it aims to secure a lead investor while welcoming both new and existing shareholders and anticipates up to 50 percent pu
Sateliot launches EUR 100 mln Series C to fund satellite expansion
Spain-based satellite communications operator Sateliot has launched a EUR 100 million Series C funding round to accelerate the deployment of its low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation and enable the launch of commercial NB-IoT services later this year. The round, largely structured as equity with a potential debt component, has opened and is expected to close in the summer. Sateliot said it aims to secure a lead investor while welcoming both new and existing shareholders and anticipates up to 50 percent pu
Lidl to expand MVNO to more countries with 1Global
Lidl is expanding its MVNO business beyond the DACH region to more European countries this year. The supermarket chain already offers mobile services in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and has signed a contract with MVNE 1Global to bring the offering to more of its markets.
Lidl to expand MVNO to more countries with 1Global
Millicom inks deal to join TAM-1 subsea cable project
Millicom, owner of Tigo-branded operations across Latin America, has signed a long-term commercial agreement with Trans Americas Fiber System (TAFS) to enhance its international network infrastructure in Central America. The deal will integrate Millicom into the TAM-1 subsea cable project, expanding the company's capacity and resilience to meet the region's growing demand for reliable digital connectivity.
Millicom inks deal to join TAM-1 subsea cable project
Mediakom members gain access to CryptoGuard CAS
Polish industry group Mediakom, representing small and medium-sized telecom operators in Poland, announced the availability of the CryptoGuard Conditional Access System (CAS) across its member networks. The initiative enables local operators to build flexible and competitive pay-TV offerings in a highly saturated Polish market, the group said. CryptoGuard CAS is a scalable solution designed to protect digital television content. The system can be extended with CryptoGuard multiDRM, enabling the encryption o
Mediakom members gain access to CryptoGuard CAS
TTK reports Wi-Fi traffic up 78% at train stations in Q1
Russian operator TTK said that data traffic grew by 78 percent year-on-year to 1,717 TB on its public WI-Fi networks based in railway stations in January to March. TTK runs the public Wi-Fi networks in train stations in cooperation with Russian Railways since 2015.
TTK reports Wi-Fi traffic up 78% at train stations in Q1
Rostelecom to launch AI accelerator programme
Russian national operator Rostelecom announced at the Kazan venture forum plans to launch an accelerator for supporting Russian AI start-ups. Participants will be selected based on the efficiency and scalability of their solutions, the group said. Companies interested in participating in the X.Tech programme can submit their applications online and may participate in pilot projects and partnerships with Rostelecom.
Rostelecom to launch AI accelerator programme
Kcell offers new FMC plans under Activ brand
Kazakhstan operator Kcell has introduced the new convergent package 'Activ At Home' to subscribers using services under its Activ brand. The packages includes fixed broadband at up to 500 Mbps, as well as mobile connections on up to seven SIMs. Customers will be able to share voice, data and SMS packages across the lines. The line includes Optimum and Premium tariff plans, starting from KZT 5,990.
Kcell offers new FMC plans under Activ brand
France's Covage acquires 450 km fibre network from regional operator Trinap
Covage, the wholesale arm of French telecom infrastructure group Altitude, has strengthened its presence in eastern France by acquiring a 450-km fibre network located across the territories of Alsace and Franche-Comte. Local operator Trinaps decided to sell this infrastructure to focus entirely on service provision, ensuring continuity for clients by becoming a wholesale client of Covage.
France's Covage acquires 450 km fibre network from regional operator Trinap
Africa Data Centres partners with Oni-Tel for campus connectivity in South Africa
Africa Data Centres has partnered with fibre infrastructure provider Oni-Tel Fibre Networks to strengthen connectivity across its Gauteng facilities. Under the agreement, Oni-Tel will deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity to Africa Data Centres' Midrand and Samrand campuses through its Infinity fibre interconnection platform. Purpose-built for data centre interconnectivity on a resilient network with direct access to Gauteng's key data centre hubs, this provides customers with fast, high-capacity ban
Africa Data Centres partners with Oni-Tel for campus connectivity in South Africa
Poland develops encrypted messenger mSzyfr for public sector
Poland's Ministry of Digitisation, in cooperation with the national R&D institute NASK-PIB, has completed work on the development of a local encrypted messenger for the public sector, called mSzyfr. Currently in testing, the solution can encrypt communication between users, as well as secure data transfers to a server. It encrypts text and voice messages, as well as audio and video links and metadata.
