Quickline Project Gigabit roll-out ahead of target in S Yorkshire
UNITED KINGDOM 14:10

Quickline Project Gigabit roll-out ahead of target in S Yorkshire

Quickline Communications, UK rural broadband provider, has made full-fibre broadband available to around 9,000 premises through the South Yorkshire (Lot 20) Project Gigabit contract. Quickline was awarded the UK government-funded contract two years ago, with the roll-out now ahead of target. The contract had a target of reaching 8,049 premises by end-March 2026, with Quickline achieving this target in mid-February 2026 and extending coverage to 8,840 premises by end-March. 

Genexis introduces Fiberbox P2210 compact point-to-point fibre terminal with gigabit capacity
EUROPE 13:55

Genexis introduces Fiberbox P2210 compact point-to-point fibre terminal with gigabit capacity

Genexis is expanding its fibre offering with the launch of an entry-level network terminal built for gigabit point-to-point (PtP) connections. The FiberBox P2210 is pitched as a compact, standalone market entry that helps streamline mixed fibre deployments, including open access and other multi-ISP environments requiring direct, active fibre links. The network terminal is housed in a 114 x 114 millimetre chassis and delivers power consumption 20 percent lower on average than voluntary European Code of Condu

Gigabit broadband available to 89% of UK homes - Ofcom
UNITED KINGDOM 13:52

Gigabit broadband available to 89% of UK homes - Ofcom

The latest Ofcom data shows that gigabit-capable broadband (at least 1 Gbps) is available to 27.1 million households across the UK as of January 2026, equal to 89 percent of premises. This is up from 26.4 million premises (87%) a year earlier. The Connected Nations Spring Update shows that full-fibre broadband was available to 24.9 million or 82 percent of UK homes in January, up from 23.7 million six months earlier. 

Inter Venezuela taps Harmonic for 5G-ready mobile backhaul
VENEZUELA 13:12

Inter Venezuela taps Harmonic for 5G-ready mobile backhaul

Inter Venezuela, the country's largest private ISP, has deployed a nationwide XGS-PON-based mobile backhaul service using Harmonic's virtualised core and fibre infrastructure, announced the US broadband technology specialist. The rollout is designed to provide a cost-efficient alternative to traditional dedicated cellular links as mobile operators in Venezuela prepare for increased network density tied to future 5G deployments.

Sparkle CEO Bagnasco re-elected chair of Global Leaders' Forum
ITALY 12:32

Sparkle CEO Bagnasco re-elected chair of Global Leaders' Forum

Italian international service provider Sparkle said its CEO Enrico Bagnasco has been re-elected as chair of the Global Leaders' Forum (GLF), extending his mandate until May 2028. Bagnasco, who first assumed the role in June 2025, led the network of leaders from the world's largest international carriers through a leadership transition period that has now concluded.

Swedish annual broadband subsidy round opens with SEK 820 mln available
SWEDEN 12:00

Swedish annual broadband subsidy round opens with SEK 820 mln available

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said applications for this year's broadband subsidy round are open until 26 August, with SEK 820 million available in 2026. There are 192,548 eligible buildings this year. The minimum project size is five buildings and applications can be made for up to SEK 15 million per project.

Telefonica waives FTTR setup fee
SPAIN 11:44

Telefonica waives FTTR setup fee

Telefonica is encouraging more users to sign up to its FTTR (fibre to the room) service by waiving the previously applicable one-off installation fee of EUR 120. Under the promo, technicians will set up the 'Fibra Movistar FTTR' cable and WiFi 6 repeaters at customer homes all over Spain at no extra charge, with the corresponding service now costing EUR 12 a month over 48 months.

AOI to supply Mediacom's Docsis 4 broadband upgrade
UNITED STATES 09:26

AOI to supply Mediacom's Docsis 4 broadband upgrade

Applied Optoelectronics (AOI) revealed it is working with Mediacom to deliver Docsis 4.0 upgrades expected to unlock faster cable broadband services across its US footprint. Following this announcement, AOI will serve as Mediacom's primary vendor to replace legacy Docsis system amplifiers, switching them for 1.8 GHz-capable models from its Quantum18 product family, as well as 1.8 GHz line extenders and the QuantumLink remote management and monitoring platform. The order will be serviced by AOI's distributio

Orange leads consortium for new Atlantic cable connecting Europe and Africa
AFRICA 09:25

Orange leads consortium for new Atlantic cable connecting Europe and Africa

Orange Group and its subsidiaries Sonatel and Orange Cote d'Ivoire, along with the companies Canalink, Guilab, International Mauritania Telecom and Silverlinks signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the Via Africa submarine cable project. The initiative aims to boost international connectivity, accommodate rising traffic, and improve network resilience throughout the African continent. This system will connect Europe to South Africa via a strategic Atlantic route, with landing points in the UK, Fran

Neutral Networks completes USD 100 mln Laredo-Queretaro backbone
MEXICO 09:25

Neutral Networks completes USD 100 mln Laredo-Queretaro backbone

Mexican dark fibre operator Neutral Networks has completed a 1,120 km backbone network linking Laredo, Texas, with Queretaro in northern Mexico, following an investment of around USD 100 million. The project's final phase, a Monterrey-Queretaro segment built over two years, is now operational and forms part of its "Next" network aimed at supporting rising demand for data-intensive technologies such as AI.

GlobalConnect names new CFO
EUROPE 09:18

GlobalConnect names new CFO

GlobalConnect has announced the appointment of Zornitsa Radkova-Lund as its new group CFO from 01 June, replacing Lasse Pilgaard, who is taking over as group CEO on 01 September when Martin Lippert steps down after thirteen years in the role. She joins GlobalConnect from clothing company Helly Hansen but previously spent nearly eight years at Telia, including four as CFO of Telia Denmark. She was CFO for consumer business at Telenor Norway between 2010 and 2014, too.

Deutsche Telekom lifts revenues, adjusted EBITDA AL in Germany in Q1
GERMANY 07:46

Deutsche Telekom lifts revenues, adjusted EBITDA AL in Germany in Q1

Deutsche Telekom said revenues in Germany increased by 1.9 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 to EUR 6.34 billion. In organic terms, the increase was 2.1 percent, on account of higher service (+1.1%) and equipment revenues. Adjusted EBITDA AL also progressed by 2.5 percent during the period to EUR 2.70 billion, driven by service revenue growth and enhanced cost efficiency. Cash capex in Germany decreased by EUR 0.4 billion to EUR 0.8 billion, mainly because of the timing of investments in the

FRANCE 06:17

Bouygues Telecom ups prices of fibre-only 8 Gbps offer to EUR 27/month

French operator Bouygues Telecom has raised the monthly rate of its standalone 8 Gbps package to EUR 26.99, up by EUR 1 per month. The offer, based on the XGS‑PON standard, was last updated in early February. At that time, it was renamed 'B&You Pure Fibre Plus' at a new monthly rate of EUR 25.99 to differentiate it from the 'B&You Pure Fibre' option, which remains priced at EUR 24.99 per month with a slower download speed of up to 2 Gbps.

IRELAND 12 MEI

Irish govt publishes second Gigabit Infrastructure Act consultation

The Irish government has opened a second consultation on the Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA). The consultation runs from 11 May-22 June 2026. The GIA requires EU member states to develop standards/specifications for telecoms infrastructure in new buildings, and buildings being renovated. The proposals in the consultation will provide the telecoms and construction industries with clearer technical specifications for implementing Article 10 of the GIA relating to in-building physical infrastructure and fibre

UNITED STATES 12 MEI

Circet appoints new CEO of US subsidiary

Circet, global network services provider, has strengthened its executive leadership in the US with the appointment of Bill Hogg as CEO of Circet USA. The appointment is effective from 11 May 2026, with Hogg leading the group's US operations in North America and helping customers build high-speed broadband, mobile, data centre and cloud networks. 

UNITED STATES 12 MEI

Lumen plans new fibre route between Seattle and Minneapolis

Lumen Technologies plans to expand its US network with a new Northern fibre route called NorthLine, developed for AI data connectivity. This new low latency fibre route will directly connect Seattle to Minneapolis, and extend connectivity across an important northern US corridor between markets in the Pacific Northwest and central US. It will deliver 100G and 400G wavelength services. 

UNITED KINGDOM 12 MEI

Community Fibre launches promotion for new business customers

Community Fibre, London-based fibre broadband provider, has launched a new promotion for business customers offering three months of full-fibre broadband for free. The offer is available until 23.59 hours on 15 June, with business customers able to save up to GBP 1,380 on their broadband bills. 

UNITED STATES 12 MEI

Uniti Wholesale counts early success with FastWaves service

Uniti Wholesale announced early success with its FastWaves service launched earlier this year. Two weeks after the official launch the US operator signed a new customer for eight 400G circuits and delivered eligible circuits in 14 days. 

POLAND 12 MEI

Netia starts cooperation with Prime Video, Apple TV

Polish operator Netia has started working with the streaming services Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV, bundling the services with its fixed broadband plans at up to 1 Gbps or 2 Gbps. Amazon Prime, Apple TV and SkyShowtime are offered free for six months to new subscribers.

UNITED STATES 12 MEI

Ezee Fiber appoints new CFO and COO to support growth

US fibre broadband provider Ezee Fiber has announces two executive appointments to support its next growth phase. Mo Aslani has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), with Pedro Checo promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Aslani joined the company at start-2024 and manages Finance & Accounting, Business Planning, Tax & Treasury, Procurement and Corporate Administration. 

GLOBAL 12 MEI

Nokia rolls out new agentic AI features in fixed broadband management software

Nokia has announced that it is bringing new agentic AI features to fixed broadband management software platforms including Altiplano, Corteca and Broadband Easy. The AI agents leverage natural language processing to implement automated root cause analysis and problem solving, targeting access and residential equipment managed with Nokia's software, including fibre and Wi-Fi use cases.

GLOBAL 12 MEI

Telxius partners with FiberLocator to boost network visibility

Telefonica-owned wholesale fibre operator Telxius said it has joined FiberLocator, a US-based fibre mapping and intelligence platform, to further strengthen the visibility of its international infrastructure. FiberLocator provides real-time visibility of long-haul fibre routes, network PoPs, metro coverage, network density and lit buildings.

UNITED KINGDOM 11 MEI

Onestream buys Cuckoo broadband customer base from AFPN

UK fibre broadband provider Onestream has signed an agreement to acquire the Cuckoo broadband customer base of AllPoints Fibre Networks (AFPN). This doubles the Onestream customer base to 150,000 broadband connections. Under the long-term agreement, all Cuckoo customer contracts, domain and brand will transfer to Onestream; with the customer connections remaining on AFPN's Aquila wholesale platform.

CANADA 11 MEI

TX Fiber deploys Vecima's Entra XGS-PON kit for network upgrades

TX Fiber, a US internet provider active in southern Texas, has deployed Vecima Networks' Entra XGS-PON platform to underpin 10 Gbps network upgrades in the Rio Grande Valley.  Vecima said its customer will be among the first independent providers in the region to offer symmetrical services powered by a "fully modern" XGS-PON fibre platform, closing the gap on service tiers in major US metro markets.

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