Oi's IT arm valued at over BRL 1.2 billion
BRAZIL 14:42

Oi's IT arm valued at over BRL 1.2 billion

Brazilian telecom company Oi is preparing to sell its IT and connectivity division, Oi Solucoes, for an estimated BRL 1.4 billion, according to daily O Estado de Sao Paulo. This move is part of the company's ongoing efforts to pay down debt following its judicial reorganisation. Major telecom companies like Vivo, Claro, and TIM, as well as regional providers, are expected to bid for Oi Solucoes, with some already expressing interest. A consultant's report valued the division between BRL 1.272 billion and BR

TDS Telecom acquires New Hampshire fibre broadband provider
UNITED STATES 09:44

TDS Telecom acquires New Hampshire fibre broadband provider

TDS Telecom has announced an agreement to acquire fibre broadband and phone provider Granite State Communications. The deal will combine two adjacent broadband providers in New Hampshire, and is expected to close in Q3 2026. The acquisition adds over 11,000 fibre broadband premises to the TDS group. TDS Telecom has been operating in New Hampshire since 1970, owning five phone companies in the state. 

Dutch parliament wants Solvinity DigiD contract ended if takeover goes ahead
NETHERLANDS 07:50

Dutch parliament wants Solvinity DigiD contract ended if takeover goes ahead

The Dutch parliament approved a resolution calling on the government to not renew a contract with IT services provider Solvinity if the latter's takeover by a US-based company goes ahead. The broadly supported motion concerns the contract for running the DigiD national digital ID platform, which comes up for renewal in 2028. 

Deutsche Telekom considers full merger with T-Mobile US - report
EUROPE 06:27

Deutsche Telekom considers full merger with T-Mobile US - report

Deutsche Telekom is considering merging with its American arm T-Mobile US, people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg. The German operator already owns around 53 percent of T-Mobile US, and is reportedly looking at creating a new holding company that would make a stock bid for shares of both Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile. The combined entity may then seek a listing in the US and on a major European exchange.

ACCC begins initial review of Accenture acquisition of Ookla
AUSTRALIA 05:09

ACCC begins initial review of Accenture acquisition of Ookla

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has commenced an initial assessment of Accenture's proposed acquisition of Ziff Davis's connectivity business, including Ookla, as part of its merger review process. The transaction, notified to the regulator on 17 April, is currently under Phase 1 assessment, with a determination deadline set for 2 June 2026. The ACCC is seeking industry feedback, with submissions requested by 24 April.

A1 Serbia to acquire IT company Dex
SERBIA 21 APR

A1 Serbia to acquire IT company Dex

A1 Serbia intends to purchase Dex, an IT company that develops software to automate business processes. The Macedonian Competition Commission announced the acquisition. While Dex's services, including information system development for companies, banks, and institutions, are primarily focused on Serbia and other Balkan countries, it currently has no operations or turnover in North Macedonia. In 2024, Dex reported EUR 5.4 million in operating revenue and approximately EUR 0.5 million in net profit.

Spain approves Orange's EUR 4.25 bln acquisition of MasOrange
SPAIN 21 APR

Spain approves Orange's EUR 4.25 bln acquisition of MasOrange

The Spanish government has approved the agreement reached by France's Orange group to acquire the 50 percent it did not already own in Spanish operator MasOrange just over a week after the European Commission cleared the deal. The Council of Ministers granted the required authorisation on the grounds that the transaction complied with rules governing foreign investment in strategic sectors and no risks to national security were detected, according to government sources cited by El Economista.

Vodafone Romania merges Evotracking, iSYS units to boost fleet management, IoT offering
ROMANIA 21 APR

Vodafone Romania merges Evotracking, iSYS units to boost fleet management, IoT offering

Vodafone Romania has completed the merger of its two subsidiaries Evotracking and iSYS Professional into a single entity that will operate under the commercial name EvoGPS powered by iTrack, with Vodafone Romania as the sole shareholder. The merger is in line with Vodafone's plans to expand its position in the IoT services and enterprise software market.

Nokia plans to spin off space communication venture as Modul8
GLOBAL 20 APR

Nokia plans to spin off space communication venture as Modul8

Nokia has announced a definitive agreement with Celestial Acquisition Corp to spin off its Space Communication Solutions venture from Nokia Bell Labs as an independent company called Modul8. The venture creates communications and compute hardware, software and service designed for the harsh conditions of space. Completion is expected by early summer, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

States obtain court injunction against Tegna, Nexstar Media merger
UNITED STATES 20 APR

States obtain court injunction against Tegna, Nexstar Media merger

Eight state attorneys general in the US have obtained a court injunction blocking the merger of local broadcasters Tegna and Nexstar Media. The US District Court for the Eastern District of California granted the preliminary injunction, halting the merger while it hears the cases brought by the states against the FCC and Department of Justice's approvals for the merger. Nexstar said it will comply with the decision to keep Tegna separate during the case, but will appeal the injunction decision.

AirTrunk acquires Lumina to enter Indian data centre market
INDIA 20 APR

AirTrunk acquires Lumina to enter Indian data centre market

Australia-based data centre operator AirTrunk has acquired Lumina CloudInfra, an India-based data centre developer, marking its entry into the Indian digital infrastructure market. The transaction provides AirTrunk with access to Lumina's development pipeline, customer relationships and operational capabilities.

Millicom launches Tigo brand in Uruguay, to invest USD 600 mln
URUGUAY 17 APR

Millicom launches Tigo brand in Uruguay, to invest USD 600 mln

Millicom has officially launched its Tigo brand in Uruguay around six months after finalising its acquisition of Telefonica's assets in the country for USD 440 million. At a launch event featuring group CEO Marcelo Benítez and Uruguayan president Yamandu Orsi, the company said it would invest a further USD 600 million in Tigo Uruguay over the next four years, including USD 100 million to boost the operator's digital infrastructure.

FRANCE 17 APR

Bouygues, Free, Orange in exclusive talks with Altice to buy SFR for EUR 20 bln

Bouygues Telecom, Iliad's Free and Orange have upped their joint offer to acquire rival SFR, and have now entered into exclusive negotiations with SFR parent company Altice France. The proposed deal values the targeted activities at EUR 20.35 billion, up from EUR 17 billion under the previous offer. The scope of the acquisition includes Altice's B2B and B2C business lines, telecom infrastructure, and frequencies in mainland France. It leaves out operations in the French overseas territories, as well as stak

UNITED KINGDOM 16 APR

Your.Cloud acquires UK-based Pure Cloud Solutions

Amsterdam-based Your.Cloud, European managed services provider, has expanded its UK operations with the acquisition of Tamworth-based IT and telecoms provider Pure Cloud Solutions. The latter operates cross the West Midlands as a full-service provider of connectivity, cloud and managed IT services. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

NETHERLANDS 16 APR

Smizer acquires Moes

Riverdam's IT services provider Smizer announced another acquisition, the company Moes. With 35 employees, Moes providers cloud, data and cybersecurity services for medium-sized companies and organisations, working mainly in Haarlem, Almere and Alkmaar. The takeover strengthens the group's regional coverage, taking it to 19 locations around the country. Moes will continue under the same name, led by Rick de Zwart.

UNITED KINGDOM 16 APR

Axians UK acquires Novo Technologies

Vinci Energies has announced the acquisition of Scotland-based Novo Technologies, provider of end-to-end telecoms infrastructure solutions, through subsidiary Axians UK. Set up in 2016, Novo delivers mobile network projects for enterprise and carrier customers across the UK.

UNITED KINGDOM 16 APR

Redsquid expands presence in education technology sector

Redsquid, UK managed security services provider, has announced the acquisition of Partnership Education, education-focused technology provider. This is the group's 16th acquisition and strengthens its specialist education sector capabilities. Cranfield-based Partnership Education has around 80 employees and provides IT support services to over 170 schools/academies. 

PAKISTAN 15 APR

Pakistan greenlights Jazz's acquisition of TPL Insurance

Veon has announced that the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has authorized the acquisition of TPL Insurance by its subsidiary Jazz. The clearance, granted following a Phase-I competition assessment that found no competitive concerns, enables the companies to proceed towards closing transaction in mid-2026.

SPAIN 15 APR

Spain's Dominion acquires Verne's production unit

Spain's Dominion Group has completed its takeover of the production unit of Alicante-based technology group Verne, which was declared bankrupt last year, reports El Economista. Dominion has agreed to pay EUR 620,000 in cash and assume debts and contingencies totalling EUR 2.56 million, mostly due to commitments to maintain 138 employees linked to the telecommunications production unit, said the report.

SWITZERLAND 15 APR

Cellnex explores sale of majority stake in Swiss unit to Manulife - report

Cellnex is exploring the sale of a majority stake in its Swiss unit to Manulife Financial Corporation's investment management ‌unit, Reuters reports citing unnamed sources familiar with the deal. Cellnex holds a 72 stake in its Swiss operations, and the remaining 28 percent is owned by Swiss Life Asset Managers.

GLOBAL 14 APR

Amazon reaches definitive merger deal with Globalstar with support for Apple devices

Amazon and Globalstar have announced a definitive merger agreement, under which Amazon will buy Globalstar and enable Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite network. Amazon has also reached a deal with Apple for Amazon Leo to continue supporting satellite services for iPhones and Apple Watches, as provided by Globalstar to date. The takeover values Globalstar at USD 90 per share, a significant premium on its most recent closing share price of USD 72.89 per share,

UNITED KINGDOM 14 APR

Cloudcomputing acquires UK-based Innovate IT

Cybersecurity company Cloudcomputing, based in Portugal and part of the Allurity Group, has acquired UK-based Innovate IT. The deal is projected to significantly increase Cloudcomputing's growth in 2026 and expand its delivery capacity in the UK and US. Innovate IT has a strong presence in the UK and operations in the US, while Cloudcomputing, which reported EUR 7 million in revenue in 2025, has completed over 600 projects worldwide and operates in 70 countries. The acquisition also allows Cloudcomputing to

ITALY 14 APR

TIM expects to close Sparkle sale in Q2

Telecom Italia (TIM) said it has signed an agreement with the consortium led by Italy's Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and fibre operator Retelit to extend the long-stop date to close the sale of its submarine cable unit Sparkle to 15 October 2026. However, it added that it expects the transaction to be finalised in the second quarter of 2026.

CENTRAL AMERICA 14 APR

Fox Latin America acquires Tigo Sports CentAm assets

Millicom, owner of Tigo-branded operations across Latin America, has agreed to sell its Tigo Sports' local sports content in Central America to Fox Latin America for an undisclosed sum. The deal covers local rights and production elements across Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.

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