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. 

Polkomtel signs term sheet with Towerlink, Cellnex
POLAND 14:08

Polkomtel signs term sheet with Towerlink, Cellnex

Polish operator Polkomtel has signed a non-binding term sheet with Towerlink Poland and Cellnex Poland laying out the terms of its future cooperation with the infrastructure companies. Under the service agreement, Towerlink will continue to provide Polkomtel with services based on the telecommunications infrastructure owned by Towerlink and controlled by Cellnex (including location-access services, emission services, and transmission services). 

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. 

Equinix, Nokia and Arteria carry out quantum-safe network testing in France
FRANCE 13:51

Equinix, Nokia and Arteria carry out quantum-safe network testing in France

Data centre group Equinix, Nokia and Arteria, part of French public utility RTE (Reseau de Transport d'Electricite), have joined forces on a pilot aimed at testing cryptographic resilience against quantum threats. An Equinix customer, Arteria manages RTE's nationwide fibre- optic network spanning 25,000 km. The pilot involved the deployment, under real conditions, of a proof of concept on Arteria's infrastructure to assess the role of interconnection at Equinix in protecting critical data flows. Testing was

Nokia picks Siemens exec as new president of mobile infrastructure unit
GLOBAL 13:36

Nokia picks Siemens exec as new president of mobile infrastructure unit

Emma Falck, Siemens' executive vice president for products and smart infrastructure buildings, has been named as Nokia's incoming president of mobile infrastructure. Falck has agreed to join Nokia from 01 September.

Cisco extends partnership with US Golf Association
UNITED STATES 12:27

Cisco extends partnership with US Golf Association

Cisco has extended its technology partnership with the US Golf Association (USGA). The multi-year renewal means Cisco will continue to serve as the association's official technology partner, supplying networking, cybersecurity and observability platforms to support USGA tournaments, including the US Open and US Women's Open, as well as round-the-year operations.

Norwegian telecom infrastructure investments fall by around 10% in 2025
NORWAY 12:13

Norwegian telecom infrastructure investments fall by around 10% in 2025

Investment in Norway's mobile networks fell by about NOK 1 billion from 2024 to around NOK 3.1 billion in 2025, according to regulator Nkom. Total spending on telecom assets declined by just under NOK 1.8 billion to NOK 9.96 billion last year. Director John-Eivind Velure said investments have been declining since 2022 in both mobile and fixed networks, which could mean that the most profitable areas have already been developed. As both mobile and internet infrastructure carry more and more essential service

Teleste and Vecima Networks to bundle cable remote PHY and vCMTS in European markets
EUROPE 11:45

Teleste and Vecima Networks to bundle cable remote PHY and vCMTS in European markets

Vecima Networks is collaborating with Finland's Teleste to market a joint cable broadband solution combining its virtualised cable access core with Teleste's remote physical layer nodes. The partnership aims to attract orders from European cable carriers, with Teleste providing localised sales and customer support in key territories for its remote PHY products and Vecima's cloud-native Entra vCMTS. The companies believe their joint solution is positioned to reduce operator expenditures while unlocking ultra

SonicWall launches MSP firewall powered by Gen 8 architecture
GLOBAL 11:10

SonicWall launches MSP firewall powered by Gen 8 architecture

SonicWall announced the launch of its latest virtualised firewall targeted at managed service providers and security firms. Available immediately, the Gen 8 NSv XS firewall is the first virtualised SonicWall appliance to leverage its Generation 8 architecture, already deployed in hardware-based firewalls such as the TZ Series. This extends SonicWall's upgraded security framework into small and distributed enterprise IT environments typically seen as the NSv Series' main target market, including recurring re

Teleste prepares to launch 1.8 GHz-ready amplifiers geared to European street cabinets
EUROPE 10:28

Teleste prepares to launch 1.8 GHz-ready amplifiers geared to European street cabinets

Teleste announced the launch of its AC Series 1.8 GHz-ready amplifiers tailored to European cable broadband networks. The product family is debuting with two product entries, the AC1800 and AC2800, designed for high RF performance, resourceful power usage, and rugged outdoor reliability from within a compact form factor suited to European street cabinets and other space constraints. AC1800 and AC2800 amplifiers leverage automatic control features to maintain signal quality, while an optional transponder unl

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

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.

UNITED STATES 08:59

Ericsson steps up RAN Scheduler rollout with live field trials targeting T-Mobile US 5G-A network

Ericsson and T-Mobile US have advanced Ericsson's AI-native RAN Scheduler with built-in link adaptation technology into large-scale commercial trials. These trials aim to prove up the benefits of Ericsson's software when applied to live 5G Advanced network traffic in T-Mobile's US network. Already, the partners say they have achieved an increase in spectral efficiency close to 10 percent and up to 15 percent uplift in downlink throughput in comparison to rule-based RAN scheduling. 

IRELAND 08:35

3 Ireland completes network upgrades at busy locations

3 Ireland has completed a EUR 1.2 million 4G and 5G network upgrade programme at some of the country's biggest and busiest locations - including major stadiums, transport hubs and live entertainment venues. This is part of more than EUR 2 billion invested by the operator to date, including EUR 1.1 billion in network and IT infrastructure.

SPAIN 08:21

Spain's Ezentis increases EDA stake to 65%

Spanish telecommunications infrastructure specialist Ezentis has acquired a further 5 percent stake in the share capital of EDA Instalaciones y Energia, increasing its holding to 65 percent. Ezentis said it paid EUR 1.2 million for the new stake, 50 percent in cash and 50 percent in Ezentis shares, which will be issued through a capital increase to be approved at the next AGM.

AUSTRALIA 05:37

Australia'a telecom sector backs budget plan to streamline infrastructure approvals

NBN Co, the Australian Telecommunications Alliance (ATA) and the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) have welcomed the Australian government's plan to amend telecommunications legislation and streamline infrastructure approvals as part of the Federal Budget 2026–27. The measures were outlined in the government's broader productivity package, which includes plans to modernise the Telecommunications Act 1997 and the National Broadband Network Companies Act 2011 in an effort to accelerate a

GLOBAL 05:32

HPE expands GreenLake portfolio with private cloud and AI data management

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced updates to its GreenLake portfolio spanning private cloud, storage and data protection products, with the company positioning the changes around enterprise infrastructure modernisation and AI data management. The updates include a new generation of HPE Private Cloud systems, additional capabilities for HPE Alletra Storage platforms and new AI-driven management features across storage and data protection software.

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. 

CANADA 12 MEI

Telehouse Canada deploys direct liquid cooling technology

Telehouse Canada has completed a major infrastructure upgrade project by deploying direct liquid cooling technology. This system removes up to 80 percent of heat directly from high-power servers, helping to reduce energy consumption and deliver a more efficient and sustainable cooling process. This is the first-of-its-kind deployment of direct liquid cooling technology at a Canadian interconnection hub. 

CANADA 12 MEI

Telus, Canadian govt work to expand sovereign AI infrastructure

Telus is working with the Canadian government to advance work on the country's Sovereign AI Factory infrastructure under the federal 'Enabling Large-Scale Sovereign AI Data Centres' programme. Telus, the government and Westbank are working on the details of this initiative as Telus expands its Sovereign AI Factory network across three sites in British Columbia. This AI data centre cluster will expand to over 60,000 GPUs and 150 MW by 2032. 

GLOBAL 12 MEI

LEO satellite broadband could boost global GDP by USD 863 bln by 2035

An expansion of LEO satellite broadband services could boost global GDP by USD 32-863 billion by 2035, according to new research from Oxford Economics for Amazon. The report shows that LEO satellite broadband connectivity could support between 800,000 and 21 million jobs worldwide by 2035. It models three scenarios - incremental, intermediate and transformative - to reflect different LEO adoption levels.  

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