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

Iliad-led task force urges French govt to up digital and energy ambitions for cloud and AI boost
FRANCE 10:39

Iliad-led task force urges French govt to up digital and energy ambitions for cloud and AI boost

Free parent company Iliad has joined forces with industry association France Datacenter to create a task force bringing together multiple stakeholders, united by their shared goal of accelerating the electrification infrastructure needed to support cloud and AI services in France. The task force has put forward nineteen recommendations to the French government, calling for the implementation of an action plan structured around three main areas. Within these priorities, the government is urged to establish a

Sunrise revenues little changed in Q1, adjusted EBITDAaL rises 3%
SWITZERLAND 07:58

Sunrise revenues little changed in Q1, adjusted EBITDAaL rises 3%

Swiss operator Sunrise said revenues increased by just 0.1 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 to CHF 722.8. Revenues from business and wholesale customers increased 4.3 percent during the period to CHF 209.5 million, while residential customer revenue decreased by 1.4 percent to CHF 513.2 million. Adjusted EBITDAaL went up by 2.5 percent year-on-year in Q1 to CHF 245.9 million. Capital expenditures plunged by 23.3 percent to 82.8 million.

Deutsche Telekom lifts revenues, adjusted EBITDA AL in Germany in Q1
GERMANY 07:46

Deutsche Telekom lifts revenues, adjusted EBITDA AL in Germany in Q1

Deutsche Telekom said revenues in Germany increased by 1.9 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 to EUR 6.34 billion. In organic terms, the increase was 2.1 percent, on account of higher service (+1.1%) and equipment revenues. Adjusted EBITDA AL also progressed by 2.5 percent during the period to EUR 2.70 billion, driven by service revenue growth and enhanced cost efficiency. Cash capex in Germany decreased by EUR 0.4 billion to EUR 0.8 billion, mainly because of the timing of investments in the

Bouygues Telecom ups prices of fibre-only 8 Gbps offer to EUR 27/month
FRANCE 06:17

Bouygues Telecom ups prices of fibre-only 8 Gbps offer to EUR 27/month

French operator Bouygues Telecom has raised the monthly rate of its standalone 8 Gbps package to EUR 26.99, up by EUR 1 per month. The offer, based on the XGS‑PON standard, was last updated in early February. At that time, it was renamed 'B&You Pure Fibre Plus' at a new monthly rate of EUR 25.99 to differentiate it from the 'B&You Pure Fibre' option, which remains priced at EUR 24.99 per month with a slower download speed of up to 2 Gbps.

Germany's 1&1 revenues rise 1% in Q1 while EBITDA remains flat
GERMANY 12 MEI

Germany's 1&1 revenues rise 1% in Q1 while EBITDA remains flat

Germany's 1&1 said revenues increased by 1.1 percent year-on-year in Q1 2026 to EUR 1.15 billion, calling it a good start to the year. By contrast, service revenues declined by 1.2 percent during the period to EUR 910 million. EBITDA was little changed, dipping by 0.1 percent to EUR 192.4 million from EUR 192.5 million in the first quarter of 2025. Consumer & Small Business segment EBITDA declined by 9.4 percent to EUR 201.9 million, while Enterprises & Networks segment EBITDA improved to a loss of EUR 9.5

United Internet increases revenues, EBITDA in Q1
GERMANY 12 MEI

United Internet increases revenues, EBITDA in Q1

United Internet recorded an increase of 2.1 percent year-on-year in Q1 revenues to EUR 1.55 billion. EBITDA also progressed during the period, increasing by 2.4 percent to EUR 332 million, and EBIT rose 15.6 percent to EUR 166.9 million, primarily due to higher EBITDA and lower depreciation. Cash capex amounted to EUR 117.5 million in the first quarter of 2026, slightly less than EUR 122.0 million in the same period the previous year. The number of customer contracts increased by 38,000 in Q1 to 30.10 milli

Vodafone Germany sees service revenue growth strengthen in Q4
GERMANY 12 MEI

Vodafone Germany sees service revenue growth strengthen in Q4

Vodafone Germany recorded a 0.4 percent decrease in total revenues to EUR 12.13 billion in the fiscal year to March 2026, as a result of lower equipment revenue and a 0.2 percent fall in service revenues. The trend improved in the course of the year, with organic growth in service revenues returning from Q2 and reaching 1.3 percent in Q4 on the back of the acquisition of Skaylink and 1&1 wholesale contract, which was fully operational by year-end. Mobile service revenues increased by 3 percent year-on-year

Bouygues Telecom acknowledges security breach exposing customer details
FRANCE 11 MEI

Bouygues Telecom acknowledges security breach exposing customer details

French operator Bouygues Telecom has suffered a security incident linked to a breach in a customer database used for fibre call‑out management, reports 01Net citing a recent email sent by the operator to a subscriber affected by the cyber attack. The email explains that the database in question contained names, contact details and dates of birth, but no information relating to logins or bank accounts. It also confirms that remedial action has been taken following the detection of the security breach. The nu

French prepaid SIMs decrease by 220,000 in Q1
FRANCE 11 MEI

French prepaid SIMs decrease by 220,000 in Q1

Prepaid connections in mainland France recorded a net loss of 220,000 in the March quarter to stand at 6.46 million, or 8 percent of the overall postpaid/prepaid installed base. According to telecom regulator Arcep, the postpaid segment achieved 72,000 net additions in the same period, resulting in a quarterly net loss of 148,000 across postpaid and prepaid connections. The increase in the postpaid segment was entirely driven by the ongoing positive performance of B2B connections (+83,000 versus +62,000 in

Sunrise strikes partnership with Phoeniqs to offer sovereign AI services to businesses
SWITZERLAND 11 MEI

Sunrise strikes partnership with Phoeniqs to offer sovereign AI services to businesses

Swiss operator Sunrise has announced a partnership agreement with sovereign cloud and artificial intelligence provider Phoeniqs to offer AI services to its business customers. The two companies will offer AI applications and access to language models, infrastructure and secure connectivity. Sunrise will integrate Phoeniqs' AI services, developed and hosted in Switzerland, into its business customer portfolio and provide them through its existing B2B product range. This fulfils the highest security standards

Orange retains lead in French 5G site activations during April
FRANCE 11 MEI

Orange retains lead in French 5G site activations during April

French operator Orange once again recorded the largest monthly net increase in active 5G sites across mainland France, adding 368 during April, net of overlapping deployments across 2.1 GHz (+226), 700 MHz (+155) and 3.5 GHz (+134) frequencies. According to spectrum agency ANFR, Bouygues Telecom achieved the second‑largest monthly gain (+283), ahead of SFR (+153) and Free Mobile (+46).

GERMANY 8 MEI

Telefonica Germany starts operating 5G site in Pouch ahead of Sputnik Spring Break festival

The 50 meter mast increases capacity for comprehensive and stable 5G and 4G coverage around the Mulde Reservoir recreation area, including the festival grounds on the Pouch peninsula. The Sputnik Spring Break festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year, and the new mast arrives just in time for this year's event from 22 to 25 May.

GERMANY 8 MEI

Bechtle records 8% revenue increase in Q1 on back of rising business volume

German IT services provider Bechtle said revenues increases by 7.6 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 to EUR 1.60 billion, on the back of rising business volume. Business volume climbed by 13.2 percent to EUR 2.2 billion. The increase in business volume was particularly strong in Europe, at 29.3 percent, while the other segments showed double-digit or high single-digit growth rates. EBIT jumped by 14 percent during the period to EUR 65.2 million. The operating cash flow in the first quarter o

GERMANY 8 MEI

Cologne Regional Court confirms block on Livetv.sx for copyright violation

The Cologne Regional Court has confirmed the decision took by​ the German Clearing Body for Copyright on the Internet (CUII) to block the website Livetv.sx for violating copyright law. The website has illegally streamed sports events across the DACH region. Therefore, DAZN and the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, described the decision of the German court as "a significant legal victory" in the fight against content theft.

FRANCE 8 MEI

Prime Video ups spend on French content productions to at least EUR 90 mln in 2026

Amazon Prime Video has committed to spend at least EUR 90 million during the current year on French language content productions made within Europe. The investment could increase to EUR 110 million if the streaming platform releases at least one film fewer than twelve months after its cinema release. Announcing the news, French media watchdog Arcom welcomed the commitments, noting that in 2021, the minimum that Prime Video had to spend was set at EUR 40 million. Implementation is now subject to successful n

GERMANY 8 MEI

Vodafone signs multi-year contract with AWS to offer sovereign cloud services

Vodafone said it has signed a multi-year contract with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer sovereign cloud services to German businesses and public authorities. The company is expanding its cloud offering in Germany by using AWS‑certified cloud experts from Skaylink, a Duesseldorf-based cloud services provider acquired by Vodafone last December.

FRANCE 7 MEI

Bouygues Telecom unveils limited designer edition of latest Bbox

French operator Bouygues Telecom announced the forthcoming availability of a limited‑edition version of its latest Bbox, which supports Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity. The casing of this broadband equipment has been given a unique makeover in collaboration with French designer brand Maison Sarah Lavoine, featuring abstract motifs in black, white and dark teal. The launch forms part of a programme of initiatives organised by Bouygues Telecom to celebrate 30 years in business.

FRANCE 7 MEI

Proofpoint inaugurates European innovation centre in Paris

Cyber security and compliance specialist Proofpoint announced the inauguration of a new innovation centre in France, stating that this 200 square‑metre space will be dedicated to executive briefings and demonstrations of the company's capabilities in AI‑driven security. The new hub will be located within the company's office premises in Paris to serve European clients, complementing the innovation centre opened last year at Proofpoint's headquarters in Sunnyvale (California). It will contribute to the compa

GERMANY 7 MEI

Deutsche Telekom employees strike across Germany over wage demands

German union Ver.di said members are striking at Deutsche Telekom locations in twelve federal states, demanding the company increase remuneration. Employees are striking in Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Bremen and Berlin. Other strikes are taking place also in Brandenburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia and Bavaria. The warning strikes started 28 April and involved so far over 10,000 employees as the union seeks to increase pressure on th

FRANCE 7 MEI

Bouygues Telecom posts stable EBITDA in Q1 as mobile ARPU declines

French operator Bouygues Telecom has reported a stable EBITDAaL performance for the three months to March, with the EBITDAaL margin unchanged at 25.9 percent from Q1 2025, reflecting a continued focus on cost control. EBITDAaL amounted to EUR 415 million, while COPA (Current Operating Profit from Activities) declined nearly 19 percent to EUR 82 million, a drop attributed to the expected increase in depreciation and amortisation in line with the high level of investments in recent years. The financial guidan

GERMANY 7 MEI

ARD extends contract with SES Astra until 2039

German public broadcaster ARD is extending its partnership with the satellite operator SES Astra until 2039. As a result, the ARD's regional broadcasters will continue to transmit their TV programmes via satellite for the next thirteen years. The deal ensures continuity of ARD's programming via the Astra 19.2 degrees East orbital position until the end of the next decade, providing certainty for ARD viewers. Oliver Werner of ARD's technical unit said satellite transmission will remain an essential component

SWITZERLAND 7 MEI

Swisscom's Q1 profits fall on forex effects, Italian integration costs

The integration of Vodafone Italia and currency effects had a negative impact on Swisscom's Q1 results. The company said that EBITDAaL increased by 0.8 percent year-on-year to CHF 1.30 billion, with growth held back by currency effects and non-recurring items in connection with the Italian integration. Excluding those effects, EBITDAaL increased by CHF 16 million or 1.3 percent in Q1. Group revenue fell 4.1 percent year-on-year to CHF 3.60 billion, including 1.3 percent lower turnover in Switzerland, and ne

GERMANY 6 MEI

T-Systems connects Ford suppliers to Catena-X data platform

T-Systems, the subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, announced it is connecting 70 supplies of automaker Ford to the Catena-X data platform it manages for the automotive industry. With the integrated platform, Ford can access reliable, standardized, and traceable CO2 data along the entire supply chain in order to meet its regulatory requirements and sustainability goals, and track the carbon footprint of the products. T-Systems also supports tier 1 suppliers, from consultation to data exchange.

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