FiberCop named Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games partner
ITALY 13:18

FiberCop named Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games partner

Italian wholesale fibre operator has become the official Fiber Infrastructure Partner of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games under a new cooperation agreement with the event's Organising Committee. The partnership is designed to highlight FiberCop's role in supporting a global event returning to Italy after two decades.

TikTok inks deal to create dedicated FIFA World Cup 2026 hub
GLOBAL 12:46

TikTok inks deal to create dedicated FIFA World Cup 2026 hub

FIFA has signed an agreement to convert TikTok into its first-ever "Preferred Platform" to boost global access and fan engagement ahead of this summer's World Cup football tournament. The deal strengthens ties first formed during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 and will give TikTok a central role in delivering original content, highlights and interactive experiences to fans during the tournament across North America.

Corero Network Security appoints head of channel sales from Sonicwall
GLOBAL 12:08

Corero Network Security appoints head of channel sales from Sonicwall

DDoS protection provider Corero Network Security has announced the appointment of Michelle Ragusa-McBain as global channel chief and VP of channel sales. She has more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, SaaS and SMB-to-enterprise IT, including leadership roles at Cisco, SonicWall and CompuCom. According to her LinkedIn profile, her most recent role was as VP for global sales and strategy at SonicWall. She serves with sector organisations including the Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA).

Digi Spain to air Australian Open in 4K at no extra cost
SPAIN 11:19

Digi Spain to air Australian Open in 4K at no extra cost

Digi Spain has announced that all subscribers to its Digi TV service will be able to watch matches from the forthcoming Australian Open grand slam tennis tournament at no extra cost starting 18 January. The most important games will be available in 4K quality on the Eurosport 4K channel (dial no. 10), with remaining matches plus analysis, debates and other competition-related content shown on additional Eurosport channels.

South Yorkshire reaches 95% access to gigabit broadband by early November
UNITED KINGDOM 10:46

South Yorkshire reaches 95% access to gigabit broadband by early November

Ninety-five percent of homes and business in South Yorkshire were able to access gigabit-capable broadband by early November 2025, according to the South Yorkshire Mayor Combined Authority (SYMCA). The achievement surpassed the end-2025 target set in the South Yorkshire Digital Infrastructure Strategy, it added. The 95 percent access rate for 1 Gbps internet service in South Yorkshire compares with 90 percent of premises in the UK as a whole.

Snom inks partnership with RingQ to offer business telephony services
GLOBAL 09:46

Snom inks partnership with RingQ to offer business telephony services

Snom has inked a strategic partnership with Cloud CX communications platform RingQ to provide end-to-end telephony services for businesses. The companies say the partnership will enable firms of any size to use Snom IP phones in combination with RingQ's cloud communications platform. As a first step in their collaboration, they are introducing a service to support Snom's desk phone models, and other phone models will be added eventually.

Cloudflare handed USD 14 mln anti-piracy fine in Italy
ITALY 09:10

Cloudflare handed USD 14 mln anti-piracy fine in Italy

Italian communications watchdog Agcom has fined web infrastructure company Cloudflare a total of USD 14 million for breaching online copyright protection regulations in what is the first major fine handed down following the entry into force of 2023 legislation on the protection of copyrighted content. In the decision, Cloudflare was accused of "failing to take any measures to combat the use of its services for the dissemination of illegal content." 

Oman Data Park partners ZainTech to offer cybersecurity services
OMAN 08:54

Oman Data Park partners ZainTech to offer cybersecurity services

Oman Data Park (ODP) has begun a partnership with ZainTech to strengthen cybersecurity services in Oman and selected regional markets. They will combine ODP's in-country infrastructure and its understanding of national regulatory and data residency requirements with the Zain Group subsidiary's integrated cybersecurity portfolio and regional expertise. Together, they aim to support government and enterprise customers in protecting critical data, systems and digital operations in what they call an increasingl

Ugandan ICT ministry seeks to boost local government digital communication with the public
UGANDA 08:47

Ugandan ICT ministry seeks to boost local government digital communication with the public

Uganda's ICT ministry has handed laptops to 176 district communication officers to enhance government information dissemination and strengthen strategic communication at the local administrative level. Aminah Zawedd, permanent secretary in the ICT ministry, said that for many years, communication officers have operated under significant constraints, relying largely on traditional communication methods such as press statements and newspaper articles, despite the rapid shift to digital platforms. She said tha

Kcom reports record internet traffic over Christmas due to streaming
UNITED KINGDOM 08:30

Kcom reports record internet traffic over Christmas due to streaming

UK regional operator Kcom said it set a new data traffic record on Christmas Day, with over 2.5 million GB used by customers, around half a million more GB than usual. Traffic from streaming platforms Netflix and YouTube was particularly high. 

Disney+ plans vertical videos to boost daily audience
UNITED STATES 07:36

Disney+ plans vertical videos to boost daily audience

The Walt Disney Company announced plans to bring vertical videos to Disney+ later this year. The move is expected to attract more people to watching the streaming service on their mobile device, boosting the daily audience of the platform. The announcement was made at a presentation for advertisers at CES in Las Vegas. 'Verts' launched earlier on the ESPN app, and Disney wants to bring the format to its news and entertainment as well. The company said vertical video "delivers a more personalized, dynamic ex

Nanto City partners GigaStream Toyama on 3.1 GW data centre cluster in Japan
JAPAN 06:49

Nanto City partners GigaStream Toyama on 3.1 GW data centre cluster in Japan

Nanto City and data centre developer GigaStream Toyama have concluded an agreement to develop a large-scale data centre campus in Toyama Prefecture, positioning the area as what the parties describe as Japan's third major data centre cluster after Tokyo and Osaka. The project, known as the Nanto Campus, is planned as a phased development with total capacity of up to 3.1 GW. On 19 December, the Nanto City Council approved the sale of approximately 13.1 hectares of land for Phase 1, which is designed to suppo

GLOBAL 06:39

KDDI launches K-Pop YouTube channel "PBLive Produced by au"

KDDI has launched a new YouTube music channel, PBLive Produced by au, to distribute K-Pop content globally. The channel is built around the concept "One Booth, One Live" and features live-style performances by K-Pop artists filmed in a phone booth–inspired set. Through the format, KDDI aims to deliver Korean music content produced in Korea to audiences worldwide via YouTube. The first release will feature a music clip by Korean three-piece band CNBLUE, scheduled for publication on 12 January. A teaser video

JAPAN 06:26

NTT tests IOWN APN-based remote production for school rugby broadcast

NTT West has completed a technical trial of a remote broadcast production environment using its IOWN All-Photonics Network (APN) during coverage of the 105th National High School Rugby Football Tournament. The trial was conducted in collaboration with broadcaster Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS). The demonstration involved centralising advanced production functions, including AI-generated super slow-motion video and on-screen caption production, within a data centre rather than deploying them in an outsid

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:24

Samsung SDS agrees plan for 60 MW AI data centre in Gumi

Samsung SDS has signed an MoU with Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and the city of Gumi to build a large-scale AI data centre in South Korea. Under the agreement, Samsung SDS plans to construct a 60 MW AI data centre in Gumi on the site of the former Samsung Electronics Gumi 1 complex, which the company acquired in December 2024. The facility is scheduled to begin operations in March 2029 and is intended to support growing demand for AI- and GPU-focused services.

SRI LANKA 06:19

Dialog Axiata and UnionPay sign digital payments partnership in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka operator Dialog Axiata PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with UnionPay International aimed at expanding digital payment services in Sri Lanka. The agreement involves Dialog Finance, the group's financial services arm, and focuses on enabling payment products that can be used across sectors including e-commerce, transport, travel, retail and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

UNITED KINGDOM 06:17

LINX outlines 2026 service portfolio and fee changes

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has announced its service portfolio and fees for 2026, detailing changes that affect peering capacity and the bandwidth included with membership. Under the new portfolio, members using 100 GE port access networks will be able to consume 10 Gbps of peering on a 100 GE port. LINX has also increased the amount of service bandwidth included in the monthly membership fee from 2 Gbps to 4 Gbps on a 10 GE port. 

GERMANY 8 JAN

RTL+ to offer new bundle with HBO Max at launch in Germany

RTL+, the streaming service of German private broadcaster RTL, will combine its offering with that of HBO Max for the launch of the streaming service from Warner Bros in Germany on 13 January. RTL+ and HBO Max will offer subscribers two options, one including RTL+ Premium and HBO Max Basic with advertising for EUR 11.99 per month, and a second option including RTL+ Premium Max, its ad-free subscription, and HBO Max Standard for EUR 17.99 per month.

POLAND 8 JAN

Comarch Poland wins telecom tender at Voluntary Labour Corps

Comarch Poland has won a tender on technical support and providing telecommunications and data services for the Voluntary Labour Corps. The company submitted the only bid under the tender. Worth PLN 3.82 million, the contract is valid until the end of this year.

CANADA 8 JAN

Rogers invests CAD 50 million in 'Screen Break' scheme for teens

Canadian operator Rogers said it will invest CAD 50 million in a scheme called "Screen Break" to help young people cut down on their phone usage. Children aged 11-17 in Canada spend an average of 5.12 hours per day on their telephone, which is 2.5 times the limited recommended by the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS). Rogers' scheme has four pillars, namely parental tools, youth programming, research & partnerships, and education & advocacy.

UNITED STATES 8 JAN

Astound Business Solutions promotes Koss to sales president

Astound Business Solutions announced the promotion of Paul Koss to President of Sales. In this role, Koss will lead all sales channels and sales engineering functions at the provider across the United States. Koss previously served as Senior Vice President of Business Solutions at Astound, where he oversaw commercial strategy, and he held a similar role at the company's predecessor Wave Broadband. He counts more than two decades of experience in telecoms. In his new role, Koss will oversee all aspects of As

GLOBAL 8 JAN

TD Synnex lifts FY revenue 7%

IT services aggregator TD Synnex has reported revenue of USD 62.61 billion in the year to 30 November 2025, up by 7.1 percent from USD 58.45 billion in the twelve months to 30 November 2024. CEO Patrick Zammit said the results of its fourth quarter, when revenue climbed by 9.7 percent year on year and overshot its outlook, position TD Synnex for the year ahead. This is underpinned by its specialised business model, its portfolio indexed toward higher-growing technologies, and its focus on delivering best-in

URUGUAY 8 JAN

Antel to air VTV, VTV Plus and FIX TV signals at no extra cost

Uruguayan state-owned operator Antel said it has reached an agreement to air the signals of pay-TV channels VTV, VTV Plus and FIX TV on its Antel TV service at no extra cost. The deal means viewers will be able to watch the games of the Uruguayan Basketball League via the Antel TV app, as well as the Official Carnival Competition during January and February by way of a promotional offer.

UNITED KINGDOM 8 JAN

Truespeed, Freedom Fibre in talks on merger - report

UK regional operators Truespeed and Freedom Fibre are in talks on a possible merger, Sky News reported. Negotiations between the two companies and their respective shareholders are underway, according to unnamed sources but it was unclear whether they were close to reaching an agreement. If successfully concluded, the merger would create a network with access to more than 400,000 premises.

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