GCI Holdings agrees to buy Alaskan operator Quintillion
UNITED STATES 14:05

GCI Holdings agrees to buy Alaskan operator Quintillion

GCI Liberty subsidiary GCI Holdings has announced a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the equity in Q Gateway Intermediate Holdings, which trades as Quintillion, from Grain Management for an enterprise value of USD 310 million. The transaction will combine Quintillion's more than 1,800 miles of existing subsea and terrestrial fibre and approximately 1,500 miles of planned fibre expansion with GCI's state-wide network and operations.

Bell partners with Celestica to develop sovereign AI infrastructure
CANADA 13:39

Bell partners with Celestica to develop sovereign AI infrastructure

Bell Canada has announced a partnership with Celestica, global provider of data centre infrastructure solutions, to advance development of a sovereign Canadian AI capability. They will collaborate to define and develop a sovereign model for AI infrastructure for sensitive data, especially for governments and regulated sectors. The partnership with combine Bell's AI Fabric with Celestica's AI hardware, manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. 

Rogers adds 40,000 mobile, broadband subscribers in Q1
CANADA 13:33

Rogers adds 40,000 mobile, broadband subscribers in Q1

Rogers Communications has reported total service revenue of CAD 4.9 billion for Q1 2026, up 10 percent, with adjusted EBITDA up 5 percent to CAD 2.4 billion. Total revenue was CAD 5.48 billion in Q1, with wireless accounting for CAD 2.59 billion, cable for VCAD 1.95 billion and the media business for CAD 988 million. Free cash flow was up 32 percent to CAD 0.2 billion in the first quarter.

AT&T Q1 revenue rises 3% amid strong internet customer net additions
UNITED STATES 12:06

AT&T Q1 revenue rises 3% amid strong internet customer net additions

US operator AT&T has reported a 2.8 percent year-on-year increase in revenues in the first quarter of 2026 to USD 31.5 billion. Chairman and CEO John Stankey called it the best first quarter ever for Advanced Connectivity internet customer net additions. Adjusted EBITDA was USD 11.80 billion, up by 2.3 percent from USD 11.53 billion in Q1 2025. Diluted EPS from continuing operations fell to USD 0.54 from versus USD 0.61 in Q1 2025, but adjusted EPS rose to USD 0.57, up from USD 0.51 a year earlier.

Meta breaks ground on new AI data centre in Tulsa
UNITED STATES 10:44

Meta breaks ground on new AI data centre in Tulsa

Meta has broken ground on its new AI-optimised data centre in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This will be the company's first data centre in Oklahoma, its 28th in the US and 32nd worldwide. It will support around 1,000 jobs during the construction phase, and 100 jobs when operational. Meta will also invest over USD 25 million on local infrastructure projects, including water and roads infrastructure.

Mediacom completes Minnesota fibre projects ahead of schedule
UNITED STATES 10:15

Mediacom completes Minnesota fibre projects ahead of schedule

Mediacom Communications has completed 12 broadband projects in Minnesota ahead of schedule, delivering high-speed connectivity to underserved and unserved communities. Over the last two years, these projects involved building over 400 miles of last-mile fibre infrastructure to deliver FTTH broadband connectivity to over 3,900 homes and businesses. They were delivered with support from the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED). 

Databank agrees USD 2 bln loan to speed up Texas data centre construction
UNITED STATES 09:44

Databank agrees USD 2 bln loan to speed up Texas data centre construction

DataBank announced that it has secured a USD 2.0 billion loan for construction of the first three data centres on its new campus in Red Oak, Texas. The loan is the company's largest construction financing to date and will fund the build-out of the first of eight planned data centres on the campus. Those initial facilities (DFW9, DFW10 and DFW11) have already been leased and will total 600,000 square feet of data centre space and 180MW of power.

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. 

Yondr connects power to new Toronto data centre
CANADA 09:40

Yondr connects power to new Toronto data centre

Yondr Group has energised its Toronto data centre, with the 27MW facility set to become operational in mid-2026. The 4.5-acre data centre site is the company's first in Canada, as it continues its expansion across North America. John Madden, Chief Data Centre Officer, said the energisation of the Toronto facility was a major milestone in its commitment to delivering vital digital infrastructure for the region.

Rogers launches new 5G+ mobile plans
CANADA 09:34

Rogers launches new 5G+ mobile plans

Rogers Communications has announced new 5G+ plans, with speeds of up to 2 Gbps and unlimited high-speed data. The new plans offer premium features for customers, such as Priority Network Access for consumers and satellite-to-mobile connectivity. Anne Martin-Vachon, President of Wireless, said the new 5G+ plan reflects its commitment to providing customers with "amazing value". 

Anterix, Benton PUD ink utilities spectrum deal in Washington
UNITED STATES 06:58

Anterix, Benton PUD ink utilities spectrum deal in Washington

Anterix has reached an agreement to sell a 10 MHz 900 MHz spectrum licence to Public Utility District No. 1 of Benton County in Washington, marking what it described as the first private wireless broadband deployment among publicly owned utilities in the Pacific Northwest. The utility-owned network will cover Benton PUD's 927-square-mile service area, supporting more than 58,000 customers across several communities including Kennewick, Richland, Prosser, Benton City and Finley.

EdgeCore secures USD 1.5 bln for hyperscale data centres in US
UNITED STATES 05:07

EdgeCore secures USD 1.5 bln for hyperscale data centres in US

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure has secured USD 1.5 billion in construction financing for two fully leased hyperscale data centres in Northern Virginia, as part of its ongoing expansion in the region. The financing, completed in conjunction with its owner Partners Group, will support development of the AS01 and AS02 facilities in Sterling, Virginia. The two sites are expected to deliver a combined 114 MW of critical load capacity across 685,000 square feet, with power supplied by Dominion Energy. Edgecore's

CANADA 21 APR

Bell unveils new Bell GPCanada brand identity

Bell has launched a new brand identity called Bell GPCanada, the official promoter of the F1 Grand Prix du Canada. This new brand identity strengthens the role of Bell as owner, promoter and official broadcaster of the Canadian F1 Grand Prix event. Mirko Bibic, President and CEO of BCE and Bell Canada, said the new unified identity boosts Bell's presence across the Grand Prix, and reflects the group's long-term commitment to the event.

UNITED STATES 21 APR

DE-CIX connects to QTD1 data centre at New York connectivity hub

DE-CIX has partnered with Quantum To Digital (QTD) to integrate the QTD1 data centre into its infrastructure, boosting its presence at New York's carrier hotel facility at 60 Hudson Street. DE-CIX becomes the first neutral interconnection provider to serve four independent operators at the connectivity hub - QTD, NYI, Databank and DRT. Over 300 cloud and telecoms providers have a presence at the 24-floor, 700,000 sq ft facility - including AT&T, Amazon and Google. 

UNITED STATES 21 APR

Vyve Broadband appoints Co-Presidents

US-based Vyve Broadband has appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) Melanie Hannasch and Senior Vice President (SVP) of Engineering Guy McCormick as Co-Presidents, with immediate effect. The leadership appointments follow the departure of Andy Parrott. They will lead the next phase of growth for the company, bringing extensive operational and technical expertise to their new roles.

UNITED STATES 21 APR

Verizon private 5G network supports filming of Fox show 'Extracted'

Verizon has provided Fox Entertainment with a portable private 5G network to cover the area where it filmed season two of reality TV show 'Extracted'. The show involved dropping 12 contestants alone into the Canadian wilderness, with their families following them through a 24/7 live camera feed and biometric data. The Verizon technology helped deliver the live feed in an area with extremely limited connectivity. 

UNITED STATES 21 APR

AT&T adds news benefits to Points Plus World Mastercard

AT&T and Citi are adding new benefits to the AT&T Points Plus World Mastercard. This include discounts on AT&T wireless and internet monthly bills; double the number of ThankYou Points on AT&T products/services; and no foreign transaction fees. Customers can get a USD 10 per month discount on AT&T wireless bills and USD 10 per month discount on eligible AT&T broadband bills when signed up for AutoPay and paperless billing. The new benefits are available now to existing customers. 

UNITED STATES 21 APR

Flex to invest USD 1 billion in Mexico data centre expansion

US-based Flex announced plans to invest USD 1 billion in Mexico to expand advanced manufacturing for data centres and artificial intelligence. The project will be carried out over the next three years, with a primary focus on its facility in Zapopan, Jalisco, while also generating economic activity and supply chain development in the states of Chihuahua and Aguascalientes.

CANADA 21 APR

Telus plans PureFibre service launch in Calgary-Bonavista

Telus plans to launch PureFibre services, with speeds of up to 5 Gbps, in the community of Calgary-Bonavista in Alberta - working in partnership with Fibre Connect (owner of the local FTTP network) and Ledcor (primary construction contractor). To date, Telus PureFibre services are available to more than 1.2 million premises across the province of Alberta, including over 120,000 in rural areas. 

UNITED STATES 21 APR

Boldyn extends community college connectivity agreement in Alabama

Boldyn Networks has renewed a contract through the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Joint Purchase System (JPA) to continue provision of ResNet residential connectivity across multiple US community college campuses. The contract renewal will allow ACCS organisations to access preferred pricing and streamlined procurement for the company's ResNet and campus network solutions. 

UNITED STATES 21 APR

Meta and CBRE launch training programme to support US data centre build-out

Meta Platforms and CBRE have announced a multi-year training initiative aimed at addressing workforce shortages in data centre construction, as demand for AI and digital infrastructure continues to grow. The programme, named LevelUp, will recruit and train thousands of fibre technicians across the United States, equipping them with skills to install infrastructure such as fibre-optic cabling, network equipment and server racks. CBRE will establish and operate multiple training centres, with the first expect

UNITED STATES 21 APR

STL launches Neuralis data centre connectivity portfolio in US

STL Optical Connectivity NA, a subsidiary of Sterlite Technologies, has launched its Neuralis data centre connectivity portfolio in the United States, targeting AI and hyperscale infrastructure deployments. The Neuralis portfolio is designed to address increasing data centre requirements associated with AI workloads, including higher fibre density and shifting traffic patterns from north-south to east-west flows. The company said the offering had been developed in collaboration with customers to address spa

UNITED STATES 20 APR

Cerberus extends investment in SubCom

Subsea cable systems developer SubCom has received a vote of confidence from its majority shareholder Cerberus Capital Management. The alternative investment firm and associated funds announced the closing of a continuation vehicle for SubCom, collecting USD 2.3 billion in commitments from investors led by CVC Secondary Partners. As part of the deal, Cerberus-managed funds made an additional investment in SubCom.

UNITED STATES 20 APR

Roblox agrees USD 12 million child safety legal settlement in Nevada

The Attorney General of Nevada, Aaron D Ford, has announced a legal agreement with Roblox to introduce new measures to protect children on its gaming platform. Roblox has agreed to pay USD 10 million, which will be used to support non-digital programmes for children. It has also agreed to "injunctive relief". 

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