Escribano steps down as chairman of Spain's Indra
SPAIN 08:36

Escribano steps down as chairman of Spain's Indra

Spain's state-backed ICT and defence group Indra has announced the resignation of chairman Angel Escribano shortly after his own company Escribano Mechanical and Engineering (EM&E) withdrew from a potential acquisition by Indra due to a conflict of interest. In a letter to the board, Escribano said he was stepping down as he would not allow his continued presence to interfere with the stability of the company.

Canal+ Group appoints former Orange director Tingry as chief data and AI officer
GLOBAL 08:17

Canal+ Group appoints former Orange director Tingry as chief data and AI officer

Canal+ Group has announced the appointment of Anne-Laure Tingry as chief data and AI officer, leading the group's activities in these areas across all markets. Tingry joins the executive committee, reporting directly to Canal+ Group CEO Maxime Saada. Over more than two decades, her career was spent at Orange in several senior roles, most recently as executive director of the Smart Mobility Services business line at Orange Business. She became managing director of Orange Store in France at the start of 2016.

AT&T sells Michigan network assets to UP Fiber
UNITED STATES 08:14

AT&T sells Michigan network assets to UP Fiber

AT&T has sold its wireline network assets in the upper peninsula of Michigan state to local operator UP Fiber. The acquired assets include more than 9,000 miles of network infrastructure, along with related facilities, spanning 40 wire centres. UP Fiber said it will ensure continuity of services for customers while working on a long-term network upgrade project to improve reliability and expand capacity. 

CRAN expands pact with competition regulator
NAMIBIA 08:14

CRAN expands pact with competition regulator

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) have signed an addendum to their longstanding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 31 March to strengthen cooperation in addressing anti-competitive practices in the ICT sector. They aim to promote fair competition, streamline complaint handling and ensure consistent enforcement of laws governing the sector. The addendum clarifies the complaints lodging process and establishes a framework for joint inves

Akamai added to Montana state data services contract
UNITED STATES 08:09

Akamai added to Montana state data services contract

Akamai announced that the state of Montana awarded the company a new data communications contract. The framework agreement streamlines how state and local agencies, as well as educational institutions, can acquire Akamai's security and cloud computing services. Akamai said state and local agencies should find it easier to meet tender requirements for such contracts thanks to the new terms. The company works with Carahsoft to fulfill the orders and provide technical support.

Millicom prices USD 75 mln reopening of 2032 bond issue
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 08:04

Millicom prices USD 75 mln reopening of 2032 bond issue

Millicom, owner of Tigo-branded operations across Latin America, announced the pricing of a USD 75 million reopening of its 7.375-percent senior notes due 2032. The additional notes were sold at 100.985 percent of par, plus accrued interest, in a Regulation S-only private placement to a non-US investor.

O2 rolls out standalone 5G service in East Sussex
UNITED KINGDOM 07:58

O2 rolls out standalone 5G service in East Sussex

Virgin Media O2 has switched on its 5G Standalone footprint in several urban centres and hundreds of rural villages in East Sussex in southern England. The O2 5G+ rollout covers more than 830,000 urban residents, including East Sussex's biggest coastal city, Brighton and Hove, as well as several key towns in the area, including Peacehaven, Hastings, Lewes, Eastbourne, Seaford and Rye.

German government offers over EUR 1 bln in fibre subsidies and cuts bureaucracy
GERMANY 07:56

German government offers over EUR 1 bln in fibre subsidies and cuts bureaucracy

The German Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation (BMDS) is offering over EUR 1 billion in subsidies for the expansion of fibre-optic networks in the latest new call for proposals. Changes under the third amendment to the Gigabit Directive 2.0 aim to cut bureaucracy and speed up processes, the ministry says. In future, market research procedures will be shortened to the minimum required under EU law to accelerate expansion, especially in areas where companies are unwilling

Spain watchdog proposes free bidirectional commercial calls
SPAIN 07:46

Spain watchdog proposes free bidirectional commercial calls

Spain's communications watchdog CNMC has proposed a number of measures to boost the transparency of commercial and customer service calls, including using the new 400 prefix and enabling recipients to return the call at no extra cost. In its opinion on new rules put forward by the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Administration, the regulator agreed that using the 400 prefix would make it easier for users to clearly identify the type of call they are receiving or making. 

Proximus adds kids mobile plan option to FMC range
BELGIUM 07:37

Proximus adds kids mobile plan option to FMC range

Belgian operator Proximus is introducing a mobile plan for kids, available for customers taking its Flex fixed-mobile packages. The plan costs EUR 7 per month for 2 GB, 120 minutes and unlimited SMS, and any additional spending is blocked automatically. A 'Kids Protection Pack' is included, with parental controls via Norton Family software and educational tips from Child Focus. In addition, Proximus provides a free ticket to the educational museums Technopolis or Sparkoh!.

MultiChoice offers Showmax users free trial access to DStv
AFRICA 07:34

MultiChoice offers Showmax users free trial access to DStv

MultiChoice has announced that it is offering eligible Showmax subscribers free trial access toDStv Stream Compact from 01 April until the end of May as part of a transition following the shutdown of the standalone Showmax app on 30 April. After the trial, qualifying subscribers can keep using DStv Stream Compact for the same price they paid for Showmax, which is ZAR 99 per month. The promotional price will remain in effect for twelve months, provided the subscriber's account remains up to date, and it repr

HKSTP launches GIE platform to connect Greater Bay Area with international tech markets
ASIA 07:31

HKSTP launches GIE platform to connect Greater Bay Area with international tech markets

The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has introduced the 'Global Connect – Global Innovation Exchange' (GIE). This platform is designed as a central hub to bridge the Greater Bay Area (GBA) with international technology markets, facilitating cross-border business matching and investment.

CANADA 07:29

Videotron starts commercial paper programme in US

Canadian operator Videotron has launched a commercial paper programme to raise up to USD 1 billion in short-term debt. The programme was set up in the US to organise private placements of the debt, helping diversify the company's balance sheet. Any issues under the programme will go towards general corporate purposes. 

NAMIBIA 07:22

Telecom Namibia reports temporary degradation of fixed and mobile data services

Telecom Namibia says fixed and mobile data services in some parts of its network are temporarily degraded, with intermittent connectivity or reduced speeds. It seeks to assure customers that technical staff are working around the clock to resolve problem and restore services to normal performance levels as quickly as possible. It apologises for any inconvenience caused. Anyone seeking assistance or further information is advised to contact its customer support centre via the designated hotline or WhatsApp c

KENYA 07:17

Kenyan parliament approves sale of 15% Safaricom stake to Vodacom

The Kenyan parliament has approved the sale of a 15 percent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom. The approval means that the state's 6 billion shares would be sold at KES 34 per share, raising about KES 204.3 billion. The government said it will allocate the proceeds to the National Infrastructure Fund, which supports the country's economic recovery strategy.

SOUTH AFRICA 07:15

Google signs 2-year partnership with South Africa higher education department on skills training

Google South Africa and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) have signed a two-year agreement which will roll out an initial 10,000 scholarships as part of a national AI and digital skills initiative. The MoU is DHET's fourth public-private partnership focused on student and youth skills development in the post-school education and training (PSET) system with artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills. 

ITALY 07:13

Italy's FiberCop issues EUR 1 bln bond

Italian wholesale operator FiberCop has announced the launch of a bond offering for a total of EUR 1 billion for general corporate purposes. The offering is made up of senior secured notes due 2031 and is priced at an aggregate principal amount of 5.375 percent.

CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 07:11

Helios Towers invests USD 100 mln to expand infrastructure in DRC

Helios Towers announced a USD 100 million investment to expand its telecommunications infrastructure across 23 provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ecofin reported. Supported by the National Investment Promotion Agency (ANAPI), the project targets improved network coverage and digital access in underserved areas to support the country's digital transformation.

GLOBAL 06:57

Amazon in talks to buy Globalstar to strengthen satellite business - report

Amazon.com is in talks to acquire satellite telecommunications group Globalstar, as part of efforts to strengthen its LEO satellite business. The two sides were still negotiating details of a deal after lengthy talks, people familiar with the matter told the Financial Times. Apple is part of the discussions, due to its 20 percent stake in Globalstar.

ITALY 06:56

Kena prolongs 200GB rate for under EUR 6

Telecom Italia's low-cost brand Kena has extended the validity of a time-limited plan launched to mark its ninth anniversary. The Kena Promo 200GB offer includes 200GB of 5G data plus unlimited calls and 200 SMS for EUR 5.99 a month, with the operator also gifting the first month's top-up to clients who port their number from Iliad and several MVNOs.

THAILAND 06:46

Microsoft to invest USD 1 billion in cloud, AI infrastructure in Thailand by 2028

Microsoft has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Thailand following a meeting in Bangkok between vice-chair and president Brad Smith and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. From 2026 to 2028, Microsoft plans to invest around USD 1 billion in cloud and AI infrastructure and ongoing operations across Thailand.

GLOBAL 06:44

Orange Business integrates deepfake detection into enterprise portfolio

Orange Business has shared more information on how its customers will benefit from deepfake detection, following the presentation of a portfolio revamp at its annual summit in March. During this event, US-based start-up Reality Defender was among the partners singled out by Orange as a contributor to the ecosystem building trust in enterprise voice and collaboration. Orange has now confirmed that Reality Defender's API-driven deepfake detection platform has been selected as a core components of the portfoli

GLOBAL 06:33

SpaceX makes confidential filing for IPO - report

The rocket company and Starlink owner SpaceX has filed for an initial public offering of its shares in the US. The confidential filing was made with the US Securities and Exchange Commission in the past week, people familiar with the matter told the Financial Times, Bloomberg and other publications. The share sale is expected to be one of the largest on record and take place in June. 

IRELAND 06:17

Intel buys back stake in Irish fab from Apollo for USD 14 billion

Intel has agreed to buy back the 49 percent of its factory in Ireland sold to Apollo less than two years ago. Intel agreed to sell the 49 percent in Fab 34 for USD 11.0 billion, and now will buy it back from the investor for USD 14.2 billion. The move underlines the shift in strategy at Intel since its new CEO took over a year ago and a strengthened balance sheet at the chipmaker after attracting other new investors. 

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Background

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23 MRT 00:38

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