Bouygues Telecom integrates B&YOU Pure fibre plan in NRJ Mobile portfolio
FRANCE 10:04

Bouygues Telecom integrates B&YOU Pure fibre plan in NRJ Mobile portfolio

French operator Bouygues Telecom has added a new distribution channel for its B&YOU Pure fibre plan. NRJ Mobile, the former MVNO budget brand acquired by Bouygues Telecom in 2021, has started selling the plan online in the entry-level version priced at EUR 24.99/month. NRJ Mobile's portfolio was entirely focused on postpaid mobile tariffs before this development. Following Bouygues' acquisition, the budget brand had previously introduced a 4G Box package marketed as a fixed offer, which has since been withd

United Group completes fibre cable deployment linking Athens and Thessaloniki
GREECE 10:04

United Group completes fibre cable deployment linking Athens and Thessaloniki

United Group has announced the completion of a new terrestrial cable connecting Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece. Built by United Fiber, United Group's subsidiary, the cable is designed to enhance the Group's regional fibre network and upgyrade connectivity across Southeastern Europe.

Sky Italia to air European Swimming Championships this summer
ITALY 10:03

Sky Italia to air European Swimming Championships this summer

Pay-TV broadcaster Sky Italia said it has acquired the exclusive rights to air the 38th edition of the European Swimming Championships in Paris this summer on its Sky channels and Now streaming service. The event will take place over a 17-day period from 31 July to 16 August and will cover artistic swimming, diving, open water swimming, pool swimming and high diving.

LINX Accra offers no charges for 12 months to promote local exchange
GHANA 10:03

LINX Accra offers no charges for 12 months to promote local exchange

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has launched a 12-month no charge promotion for all services at its new Ghana Internet Exchange Point, LINX Accra, in an effort to attract global internet carriers and content delivery networks and keep more traffic local to Ghana. A key aspect is growing the local networking and peering community to reduce Ghana's reliance on international routing, improve latency, and cut costs for networks and end users across the country.

Motorola Solutions adds T-Satellite and first responder 5G slices to APX Next radio
UNITED STATES 10:01

Motorola Solutions adds T-Satellite and first responder 5G slices to APX Next radio

Motorola Solutions is bringing T-Mobile's Starlink-powered direct-to-cellular satellite service, T-Satellite, to handheld digital two-way radios from its APX Next line-up. APX Next radios deliver licensed land mobile radio (LMR) services alongside 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity in a single handset. T-Priority, T-Mobile's dedicated first responder service powered by a 5G network slice, will also be available from unspecified APX Next handsets. According to Motorola Solutions' official product sheet, the BN model

MasOrange to provide network services to Spanish utility Audax
SPAIN 09:49

MasOrange to provide network services to Spanish utility Audax

Spanish energy company Audax has signed an agreement with MasOrange to provide mobile, fibre and landline services throughout the country, reports business daily Expansion, citing Audax CEO Óscar Santos. Under the MVNO deal, Audax intends to combine energy and telecommunications services in an integrated offering that will allow customers to save money and better manage their utilities, said the report.

UAE launches plan for commercial network in upper 6 GHz band
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 09:46

UAE launches plan for commercial network in upper 6 GHz band

The UAE has kicked off plans for a commercial wireless network in the upper 6 GHz band, claiming a world first in the presentation at the Samena Council Leaders Summit in Dubai. According to the Saif Bin Ghelaita, head of the UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, the country firmly supports the development of the U6GHz range for the IMT industry and plans to build the world's first commercial network in the band in 2026. The TDRA also called on industry stakeholders, includin

ESPN launches on Disney+ in 53 markets in Europe, Asia-Pacfic
GLOBAL 09:32

ESPN launches on Disney+ in 53 markets in Europe, Asia-Pacfic

Disney+ and ESPN have confirmed the launch of ESPN on Disney+ across 53 countries in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. This means ESPN is now available to Disney+ customers in around 100 markets worldwide. This includes select Asia-Pacific markets such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea and Japan. Available content will vary by market depending on licensing rights.

Openreach deploys 'green' ONTs from Zyxel to reduce plastic waste
UNITED KINGDOM 09:26

Openreach deploys 'green' ONTs from Zyxel to reduce plastic waste

Openreach has partnered with Zyxel Communications to reduce plastic waste from its UK-wide full-fibre network roll-out. Openreach engineers have deployed 500,000 customised Zyxel Optical Network Terminals (ONTs), which have re-engineered casings made from 95 percent recycled plastic. Openreach expects to install more of these units during 2026 as more customers upgrade to full-fibre. The partnership supports Openreach's emissions and waste reduction strategy, including a pledge to remove 100 tonnes of plast

United Group boosts regional network with new Greek fibre cable
GREECE 09:19

United Group boosts regional network with new Greek fibre cable

Southeast European telecom and media company United Group announced it has finished building a new 600-km fibre-optic cable connecting Athens and Thessaloniki. This cable, constructed by subsidiary United Fiber, significantly strengthens the group's regional network, improving connectivity across eight Greek cities and linking Greece to United Group's broader network that extends through the Balkans to Western Europe. The new infrastructure also enhances connections to Turkey and the Middle East, complement

eSim still niche market in Poland - report
POLAND 09:16

eSim still niche market in Poland - report

There are around 4 million people using eSims in Poland, according to data collected by Rzeczpospolita. Orange Poland said that its eSim user base totals 1.4 million, including more than 1.3 million postpaid subscribers and around 100,000 prepaid customers, and T-Mobile Poland said that around 220,000 of its postpaid customers use eSims. The other two operators declined to provide figures, while MVNO Mobile Vikings Poland said that over 40 percent of new Sims issued in 2026 are expected to be eSims, up from

Gamma confirms takeover talks with potential suitors
UNITED KINGDOM 09:14

Gamma confirms takeover talks with potential suitors

UK-based Gamma Communications has confirmed preliminary talks with several interested parties about a possible acquisition. In a regulatory announcement, Gamma said the talks were at an early stage, with no guarantee of an offer being made for the company. The statement was issued following a jump in the group's share price after media reports of potential takeover interest.

FRANCE 09:14

France's Arcep spells out plans for 3.41-3.49 GHz spectrum resources

French telecom authority Arcep has outlined its plans for the future use of 3.41-3.49 GHz frequencies, after assessing the views gathered from stakeholders over the course of two consultations launched in mid-2024 and late 2025. The regulator reiterated its goal of authorising these spectrum resources for the operation of public mobile networks, but also concluded that the conditions are not yet met for assigning them to existing 3.5 GHz band licence holders. In the short term, therefore, the current author

SWITZERLAND 09:09

Swiss public broadcaster closes FY 2025 with CHF 2.9 million loss

The Swiss public broadcasting corporation SRG SSR has closed the fiscal year 2025 with a loss amounting to CHF 2.9 million. SRG SSR said it recorded operating revenue of CHF 1.56 billion. Revenue from the media levy decreased by CHF 33.4 million compared to the previous year, and advertising revenue was CHF 4.1 million lower in 2025. By contrast, program revenues went up by CHF 7.0 million, resulting in an overall increase in commercial revenues of CHF 3.1 million, as a result of higher revenues from rebroa

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 09:08

M:tel works with Parallel Wireless on AI-powered Open RAN

Parallel Wireless and M:tel Banja Luka are expanding their partnership to further develop AI-powered, energy-efficient Open RAN technology. Following a successful trial of 2G/4G Open RAN, M:tel is now focused on using AI RAN to boost network performance, deliver better throughput, and provide a more consistent customer experience through adaptive optimisation.

UNITED STATES 09:07

Motorola updates Moto G Stylus, Moto Pad for release in US, Canada

Motorola Mobility has announced an updated version of its stylus-enabled 5G smartphone handset, the Moto G Stylus. US and Canadian customers can purchase the phone from 16 April, with list prices in the US starting at USD 499.99. The device is available from a number of US carriers, starting with Google Fi Wireless on 17 April and then rolling out to Spectrum Mobile, AT&T, Xfinity Mobile, Cricket Wireless and Optimum Mobile.

CHILE 09:06

Chile clears AWS data centre build

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been given the green light to proceed with the installation of a new data centre in Huechuraba (Santiago province) after the Second Environmental Court of Chile dismissed appeals against its environmental qualification. The court ruled that there are no elements preventing the establishment of a single project encompassing the storage centre and the abandoned Huechuraba high-voltage line, paving the way for the construction of the USD 205 million site.

UNITED STATES 09:05

Segra launches new SkyVoice unified cloud communications platform

US fibre network operator Segra, a subsidiary of Cox Communications, has launched a new unified cloud communications platform for business customers called SkyVoice. This combines voice, contact centre and collaboration capabilities into a single platform, allowing workers to communicate and collaborate in the office and remotely through integrated desktop and mobile apps. 

UNITED STATES 09:00

Vero Fiber increases credit facility to USD 425 million to support network expansion

VFN Holdings (Vero Fiber), US fibre infrastructure provider, has increased an existing credit facility from USD 310 million to USD 425 million. The facility is expandable up to USD 585 million through an accordion feature, and will be used to further expands its FTTP and dark fibre networks. The funds will also be used to support the acquisition of Telephone Electronics (TEC). Vero Fiber's network is now operational in 334 markets across 25 US states.

GLOBAL 08:59

Synamedia brings in Senza Ignite cloud platform for TV delivery

Synamedia has announced the introduction of Senza Ignite, a cloud-based platform aimed at enterprise customers and video operators with large installed bases of televisions and set-top boxes (STBs). Senza Ignite transforms existing connected devices through a single firmware update. It lets customers deliver a cloud-rendered TV service that is centrally managed and continuously updated without requiring any hardware updates.

POLAND 08:57

Polkomtel reorganises marketing and sales management - report

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has made several management changes in its marketing and B2C units, reports Wirtualnemedia citing a letter to employees. Marketing is now a standalone unit, lead by Karina Jakobiak-Kapusta, with Anna Paczuska as the deputy head. Jakobiak-Kapusta was previously the deputy director of marketing and communication at Polkomtel's parent company, the Polsat Plus Group. 

AFRICA 08:48

MTN opens applications for journalism fellowships

MTN Group has launched a grant programme to support digital journalism. The programme is designed to address the practical and strategic realities facing contemporary journalism, including digital transformation, media sustainability, ethics and law, innovation in newsroom practice, and the impact of platforms and emerging technologies on the information ecosystem. The selected candidates will undergo a training programme over six months to help build their skills and African standards in journalism.

COSTA RICA 08:44

Liberty Costa Rica slashes SMS spam with Enea firewall

Liberty Costa Rica has cut SMS spam by 99 percent within three weeks of deploying Enea's Adaptive Messaging Firewall, announced the partners in a joint statement. The operator, part of Liberty Latin America, reported a sharp drop in fraudulent messaging traffic, resulting in enhanced subscriber security and trust in its mobile network.

GERMANY 08:42

Deutsche GigaNetz picks InCoax to expand fibre in buildings

Deutsche GigaNetz has picked InCoax Networks to expand fibre services inside buildings in Germany. InCoax enables the expansion of broadband networks over existing in-building coaxial networks. The solution supports both fibre and fixed-line wireless access (FWA), providing flexibility in multi-dwelling environments, the operator said.

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