PLDT data centre unit Vitro files for PHP 24 billion REIT IPO
PHILIPPINES 23 JUN

PLDT data centre unit Vitro files for PHP 24 billion REIT IPO

PLDT has announced that its data centre subsidiary Vitro, has submitted a registration statement and Real Estate Investment Trust plan to the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, alongside a listing application on the Main Board of the Philippine Stock Exchange. The initial public offering consists of a secondary offering sponsored by ePLDT, comprising up to 1.9 billion secondary common shares with an over-allotment option of up to 286,956,500 additional shares, priced at up to PHP 11 per share.

UK govt publishes consultation on future of TV distribution
UNITED KINGDOM 23 JUN

UK govt publishes consultation on future of TV distribution

The UK government has published a Media Green Paper on proposed reform to the UK's public service media system. This consults on options to force social media firms and video sharing platforms to make PSM news content more prominent and easy to find on their platforms. This includes news content from the BBC, Channel 4, 5, ITV, STV, S4C and other trustworthy providers. For instance, one option could be for a range of local/national news publishers being more likely placed at the top of social media feeds, h

Nexera revenues up 26% in 2025
POLAND 23 JUN

Nexera revenues up 26% in 2025

Revenues of Polish company Nexera Holding totaled PLN 152.0 million in 2025, up by 26.0 percent year-on-year, reports Telko.in citing a statement submitted by the company to the National Court Register (KRS). EBITDA improved to PLN 28.3 million from PLN 17.4 million, and the net loss dropped from PLN 206,000 in 2024 to PLN 155,200 in 2025. The number of active RGUs reached almost 300,000 on the Nexera network, and the fibre-optic network covered almost 800,000 households in nine regions.

Valley Fiber wins govt funding to connect rural homes in Manitoba
CANADA 23 JUN

Valley Fiber wins govt funding to connect rural homes in Manitoba

The Canadian federal government has announced funding of more than CAD 96.8 million for a Valley Fiber-led project to connect more than 7,800 homes across Manitoba to high-speed broadband. The project will connect up to 7,875 homes in more than 50 rural/remote communities, with the funding delivered through the Universal Broadband Fund.

Rostelecom deploys telecom infrastructure for Russia-ASEAN summit
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 23 JUN

Rostelecom deploys telecom infrastructure for Russia-ASEAN summit

Russian national operator Rostelecom said it deployed the digital infrastructure for the Russia-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) summit in Kazan. The event took place 17 to 19 June. The operator provided protected links at the main locations of the event, as well as Kazan International Airport and nine hotels.

NCC looks at options for free internet access for students
NIGERIA 23 JUN

NCC looks at options for free internet access for students

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened a three-week public consultation on a framework that would allow Nigerian students to access approved educational platforms without incurring data charges, The Punch reported. The NCC seeks public input on a framework for providing free access to educational resources and digital skills development platforms. The project is aimed at addressing digital exclusion among students who are unable to afford internet access for learning purposes.

Google, Energy Dome announce energy storage project in Ireland
IRELAND 23 JUN

Google, Energy Dome announce energy storage project in Ireland

Google has signed a bilateral commercial contract with Today Energy Dome, long-term energy storage technology provider, for a 23 MW/200 MWh CO2 battery project in Ireland's County Offaly. This is part of their long-term partnership announced in 2025 for the large-scale deployment of Energy Dome's CO2 battery technology, supporting Google's commitment to boosting access to affordable, clean energy for grids worldwide. They have recently announced a 19 MW/200 MWh project in Arizona with local utility SRP.

Viavi extends test suite into GPU fabrics based on UEC spec
GLOBAL 23 JUN

Viavi extends test suite into GPU fabrics based on UEC spec

Viavi Solutions is launching an Ultra Ethernet Transport (UET) validation case in its Viavi TestCenter suite. The test case allows customers to probe AI-targeted data centre fabrics that would rely on the Ultra Ethernet spec, without incurring GPU infrastructure expenses sooner than needed. Once launched, customers can deploy TestCenter to run simulations of the UET transport layer, emulating stateful AI traffic patterns such as congestion-controlled traffic and dynamic multipathing at scale. Viavi said its

MIH buys Berlin fibre operator Eurofiber Netz
GERMANY 23 JUN

MIH buys Berlin fibre operator Eurofiber Netz

MIH Management, a developer and operator of fibre-optic infrastructure, has acquired Berlin-based Eurofiber Netz from Eurofiber Germany. Through the acquisition, MIH strengthens its position on the German market for fibre-optic networks, and expands its existing portfolio of services to include the commercialisation of network infrastructure. Eurofiber Netz develops and operates a fiber-to-the-home (FttH) infrastructure in the Berlin metropolitan area. It has established a strong regional presence with more

NorthC loses appeal over extra power capacity in Almere
NETHERLANDS 23 JUN

NorthC loses appeal over extra power capacity in Almere

NorthC is not entitled to additional power transmission capacity at its data centre in Almere, Netherlands from grid operator Liander, the corporate appeals court CBb has confirmed. The court ruling upholds an earlier decision by the energy market regulator ACM, which rejected a claim from NorthC.

Which? allowed to proceed with iCloud legal claim against Apple
UNITED KINGDOM 23 JUN

Which? allowed to proceed with iCloud legal claim against Apple

UK consumer group Which? has been given the go-ahead from the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) to proceed with a GBP 3 billion opt-out collective claim against Apple on behalf of iCloud storage customers. Which? claims that Apple has given preferential treatment to its own cloud storage service, thereby forcing Apple device owners to use the iCloud service. This has in turn restricted market competition and led to customers overpaying for their monthly iCloud subscription. 

Manx Telecom funds specialist groundwork for fibre connections
ISLE OF MAN 23 JUN

Manx Telecom funds specialist groundwork for fibre connections

Isle of Man-based Manx Telecom will provide funding for specialist groundwork needed to connect some properties to its full-fibre broadband network, at no additional cost to customers. The funding will be available to customers signing a 36-month Manx Telecom fibre contract and covers works up to 20m from the property boundary, pending the results of a survey. The pricing of the 36-month contract will be matched to the standard 24-month rate. 

UNITED KINGDOM 23 JUN

Comcast Universal Ads platform launches with UK broadcasters

Comcast has launched the 'Universal Ads' self-service advertising platform in the UK in partnership with broadcasters ITV, Channel 4 and Sky. This will allow SMBs to run a single campaign across Channel 4 Sales, Sky Media and ITV Media for the first time. The Universal Ads platform makes buying premium TV advertising really simple, allowing brands to have a campaign live in minutes using a single, self-service platform. The UK broadcasting partnership was announced at Cannes Lions 2025, with the launch mark

SWEDEN 23 JUN

EcoDataCenter signs 5-year deal for hydroelectric power in Falun

EcoDataCenter announced a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Fortum Energy to power its data centre in Falun, Sweden, including a planned expansion for AI companies like CoreWeave. The agreement means the facility will be supplied with electricity from Fortum's hydroelectric plant in Dalalven. 

EUROPE 23 JUN

EU funds Baltic, Mediterranean hubs for rapid subsea cable repairs

The European Commission (EC) announced it will grant EUR 5.8 million to establish the first two Regional Cable Hubs in the EU, in the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, as part of efforts to accelerate submarine cable repairs and increase infrastructure resilience. It is also launching a call for EUR 40 million more funding to increase European capacity to repair submarine communication cables.

GLOBAL 23 JUN

Nokia to pitch expanded AI agent roadmap and rApp-ready SMO interface at DTW

Nokia is present at this year's DTW Ignite event to highlight its expanded roster of AI agents, including a new Agent Library rolled out in the latest iteration of its Autonomous Networks Suite. The announcement comes as Nokia is working with Google Cloud to implement several agents in its service assurance platform. At DTW 2026, Nokia is additionally spotlighting broader AI-driven frameworks to advance its IP, fixed, and optical network portfolios, providing a basis for higher levels of network autonomy, w

EUROPE 23 JUN

FTTH Council Europe names new board with Adtran's Fogli as president

The FTTH Council Europe has elected a new board and restructured its committee framework following its 2026 Spring General Assembly in Brussels, reflecting the organisation's expanding role in the connectivity ecosystem. The newly-appointed president Stefano Fogli, Director Technology and Solutions at Adtran, described the industry body's evolution as part of a strategic shift toward strengthening fibre network resilience and extending fibre applications beyond traditional access networks.

GLOBAL 23 JUN

Ciena onboards former HP senior VP as chief supply chain officer

Ciena has appointed HP's former senior vice president of operations and solutions to the newly created executive rank of chief supply chain officer. Grant Hoffman's arrival marks the elevation of Ciena's supply chain operation into a dedicated C-suite position.

NETHERLANDS 23 JUN

ACM blocks Delta/Glaspoort deal - what can KPN do?

Delta Fiber's plan to sell part of its network to KPN joint venture Glaspoort has been blocked on competition grounds. The deal would have eliminated a relative newcomer in those geographic areas, while the ACM is also concerned about KPN boosting its market share through a series of small acquisitions that fall below the threshold for vetting. Ahead of the publication of its full decision on the takeover, the ACM provided some insight to Telecompaper on how it came to the decision. The extensive investigat

BELGIUM 23 JUN

Disney+ signs distribution deal with Orange Belgium

Orange Belgium has added Disney+ to its offering, so mobile, broadband and TV customers can subscribe directly to the streaming service with their telecom subscriptions. This adds to other video services such as Be tv, Netflix and Orange Sport.

SPAIN 23 JUN

Rubin named head of Spanish cinema at Movistar Plus

Telefonica has continued the organisational overhaul at its pay-TV platform Movistar Plus by announcing the appointment of María Rubín as the new head of Spanish cinema, reporting directly to content director Juan Andrés García Ropero. The new departmental chief has decades of experience in the audiovisual and film industries, having developed her professional career at Movistar Plus and previously at Canal+. 

UNITED KINGDOM 23 JUN

Quickline funds digital skills sessions in rural Lincolnshire

Quickline Communications, UK rural broadband provider, is working with Lincs Digital to provide IT skills courses for people in rural Lincolnshire communities. The community-based courses, funded by Quickline and delivered by Lincs Digital, will help local people learn the digital skills needed to get online and access vital digital services - such as using the NHS app to book appointments and order prescriptions; applying for passports, driving licences and Blue Badges online; accessing/managing bus applic

PORTUGAL 23 JUN

DStelecom extends fibre reach in Reguengos de Monsaraz

Portuguese network operator DStelecom has expanded its fibre-optic network in Reguengos de Monsaraz, a municipality where it has been operating since 2015. This expansion now provides high-speed, stable internet access to over 4,700 homes in the areas of Corval and Reguengos de Monsaraz. Utilizing a multi-operator network model, residents can choose from various national telecommunications providers on the network.

ITALY 23 JUN

Italy's Open Fiber tops 20 mln homes passed with FTTH, FWA

Italy's wholesale broadband operator Open Fiber said it has connected 20.2 million homes to its ultra-broadband network, according to its 2025 Sustainability Report, describing it as a key milestone in the country's fibre rollout. The company, owned by state lender CDP (60%) and Macquarie Asset Management (40%), said the figure includes both fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) and fixed wireless access (FWA) coverage.

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