Telefonica Germany to launch new O2 TV packages in May
GERMANY 13:57

Telefonica Germany to launch new O2 TV packages in May

Telefonica Germany has announced the launch of the new 'O2 TV' offering from 06 May, bundling live TV and streaming into a single package at a discounted price. The new O2 TV portfolio will include three packages for customers to choose from - O2 TV Classic for EUR 4.99 per month, with three months of Netflix Standard and 100 hours of online recording storage; O2 TV Smart for EUR 8.99 per month, with three months of Netflix Standard and Disney+ Standard and 150 hours of online recording storage; or O2 TV Pr

Deutsche Telekom unit premises searched in bribery investigation
GERMANY 13:29

Deutsche Telekom unit premises searched in bribery investigation

The State Criminal Police in North Rhine-Westphalia searched the premises of Telekom Technik, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom in Bonn, on behalf of the Cologne public prosecutor's office, on suspicion of bribery related to the expansion of the German operator's fibre-optic network. The main suspect is a high-ranking employee of the company. Special units and tax investigators searched a total of 40 private and business premises in North Rhine-Westphalia, as well as bank safe deposit boxes.

EQT, Omers ready to table EUR 1.25 bln refinancing package for Deutsche Glasfaser - report
GERMANY 13:16

EQT, Omers ready to table EUR 1.25 bln refinancing package for Deutsche Glasfaser - report

The owners of Deutsche Glasfaser, EQT and Canadian pension fund Omers, are ready to table a refinancing package of EUR 1.25 billion for the German fibre operator, backed by lenders. The owners would inject around EUR 850 million for preferred equity, with the lenders putting in EUR 400 million of new super senior debt, according to a report in the Financial Times citing people familiar with the matter. 

Ewb, Swisscom complete Bern fibre network build
SWITZERLAND 11:05

Ewb, Swisscom complete Bern fibre network build

Swiss utility Energie Wasser Bern (EWB) and Swisscom have almost completed construction of a fibre network in Bern. By end-2026, the network will connect over 15,000 premises with around 100,000 units - including private homes, offices and commercial businesses. This equates to over 90 percent of all premises across the city. The joint project is based on an agreement signed at end-201 - making Ewb responsible for around 70 percent of the network build, and Swisscom for 30 percent. 

Vodafone tests AI humanoid warehouse robot with Accenture, SAP
GERMANY 10:55

Vodafone tests AI humanoid warehouse robot with Accenture, SAP

Accenture has partnered with Vodafone Procure & Connect and SAP to test humanoid robots in warehouse operations. The trial aims to show how physical AI can help businesses improve safety, boost operational efficiency and implement new workforce models. The results of the trial will be presented at the 2026 Hannover Messe trade exhibition. 

1&1 starts services on OXG Glasfaser fibre network
GERMANY 08:32

1&1 starts services on OXG Glasfaser fibre network

OXG Glasfaser, the fibre network JV between Vodafone Germany and Altice, has started to offer 1&1 internet services on its network. The companies signed a long-term infrastructure partnership agreement last year. Under the agreement, 1&1's fibre backhaul was connected to OXG's regional infrastructure in a large number of cities and metropolitan areas. The marketing of 1&1 fibre services to customers in these areas has now started.

Apple TV streaming service arrives on Prime Video in France
FRANCE 08:27

Apple TV streaming service arrives on Prime Video in France

Amazon Prime Video has expanded its catalogue of subscription services for customers in France by adding Apple TV at the standard price of EUR 9.99/month. A seven-day free trial is currently available to new sign-ups. The service, formerly branded Apple TV+, has now joined rivals such as HBO Max, Paramount+ and Universal+ on the Amazon platform. France follows other European countries, including Italy, Germany, Spain, and The Netherlands, where Apple's subscription service arrived on Prime Video just over a

Deutsche Telekom adds 5G+ low latency option for video calls
GERMANY 21 APR

Deutsche Telekom adds 5G+ low latency option for video calls

Deutsche Telekom is expanding services on its 5G+ network with a new option for law-latency video calls. The 5G+ network delivers ultra low latency and was previously available only for gaming applications. The 5G+ Ultra option is based on 5G standalone technologies network slicing and L4S (Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput). L4S technology detects network congestion and manages data streams to ensure that latency and jitter remain consistently low and stable, even under heavy mobile data traffic.

Iliad's Free Pro targets large enterprises with new mobile offers
FRANCE 21 APR

Iliad's Free Pro targets large enterprises with new mobile offers

French B2B operator Free Pro, part of the Iliad group, has expanded its mobile portfolio with the launch of postpaid plans designed for large enterprise clients. This new offering combines 5G/5G+ connectivity with mobile fleet management and cybersecurity services. In particular, mobile lines can be moved between different plans across the range via a control panel, with transfers possible on a monthly basis to optimise cost control.

French Ligue1+ platform cracks down on account sharing with legal win against Spliiit
FRANCE 21 APR

French Ligue1+ platform cracks down on account sharing with legal win against Spliiit

A court in Paris has ruled in favour of France's football league governing body (LFP) in a dispute against Spliiit, a start-up that connects account owners with other individuals so they can share subscriptions for services such as content streaming, music and gaming. Spliiit was accused of being complicit in facilitating account sharing on LFP's Ligue1+ streaming platform, which is not allowed outside the household of the account owner. Following the ruling, the start-up must end this practice and stop the

Deutsche Telekom agrees industrial AI cloud deal with EDAG
GERMANY 21 APR

Deutsche Telekom agrees industrial AI cloud deal with EDAG

Deutsche Telekom is providing its T Cloud Public platform to EDAG, an engineering services provider, to manage its industrial metaverse platform, metys. The metys platform connects virtual product development and physical production into one digital ecosystem to streamline industrial processes. The platform is built on Nvidia Omniverse libraries and OpenUSD. Telekom will also provide its Industrial AI Cloud to EDAG. The AI cloud platform is specifically designed for industrial AI workloads.

Telefonica Germany expends 5G in Heidersdorf, Luebberstedt, Oettersdorf
GERMANY 17 APR

Telefonica Germany expends 5G in Heidersdorf, Luebberstedt, Oettersdorf

Telefonica Germany announced it has expended its 5G network coverage to Heidersdorf, Luebberstedt and Oettersdorf. In each of the three municipalities the company has started to operate a new mobile site. Telefonica has implemented 2,000 expansion measures in the first quarter of this year in Germany to improve its mobile network coverage.

GERMANY 17 APR

Gigaset brings out Easy 500 range with large keys and personal safety functions

Gigaset has announced the introduction of Easy 500, a range of three cordless telephones that are simple to use with big buttons, a high-contrast 2.2-inch colour display and clearly structured menu. They combine safety functions such as an SOS emergency call key with excellent clarity and high voice quality. They are available in stores and from the Gigaset online shop, where the standard Gigaset Easy 500 costs EUR 69.99 and the Easy 500A costs EUR 79.99.

FRANCE 17 APR

TF1+ streaming platform expands content catalogue with INA and Novo19

French broadcaster TF1 is adding more free-to-air content to its TF1+ streaming service. France's national audiovisual institute, INA, has agreed to bring a library of nearly 1,000 programmes to TF1+, with more to come as they become available. In the coming weeks, the streaming platform will also see the arrival of Novo19. This TV channel joined the DTT line-up in September 2025 after its owner Ouest-France secured frequencies for 'ReelsTV', later rebranded as Novo19.

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

GERMANY 17 APR

Joyn increases price for premium subscription

Joyn, the streaming platform of German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1, is increasing the monthly price of its premium subscription Joyn+ to EUR 8.99 per month, from EUR 6.99 previously. Viewers opting for the one-year subscription to Joyn+ continue to pay EUR 6.99 per month. The price increase follows the launch of a download function enabling viewers to watch from the beginning a program that has already started. ProSiebenSat.1 said this feature will be gradually rolled out to all platforms and operating syste

GERMANY 17 APR

AtlasEdge to build second data centre in Leverkusen

European data centre provider AtlasEdge announced plans to build a new data centre in Leverkusen by the second quarter of 2027, to further expand its presence in Germany. The new data centre, LEV002, is located near to the existing LEV001 facility. It will deliver 4.4MW of capacity on approximately 3.400 square metres of space. The company has decided to build a further facility as the LEV001 is nearing full capacity.

GERMANY 16 APR

Freenet explores listing of streaming service Waipu.tv

Freenet is exploring strategic options for its TV streaming platform Waipu.tv, operated by Exaring, including an IPO. The feasibility and timing of any IPO depend on different factors and general market conditions, the German company said. Freenet remains focused, meanwhile, on expanding Waipu.tv as the second core business of the group, which holds a strong and profitable market position in the growing TV streaming and aggregation market in Germany.

FRANCE 16 APR

APL Data Center secures minority investments from Capza and Isai

France-based consulting and engineering expert APL, which specialises in the design and construction of data centres, announced that private investment platform Capza and investment fund Isai have become minority shareholders following a primary transaction aimed at supporting the company's growth ambitions. Capza and Isai intend to contribute to APL's expansion strategy over the long term, across Europe and internationally.

FRANCE 16 APR

Orange to explore AI‑RAN use cases with Nokia and Nvidia

Orange and its long-standing partner Nokia announced that they have agreed a co‑innovation framework aimed at exploring the potential of AI‑RAN use cases, with a focus on improving radio performance, spectral efficiency, and energy consumption. This builds on Nokia's recent progress in developing an AI‑RAN ecosystem with partner Nvidia and a number of telecom groups, including T‑Mobile US. Joining these efforts, Orange will assess the role of AI‑RAN deployments powered by Nokia's anyRAN architecture for hyb

GERMANY 15 APR

German Football Association launches own pay-TV channel on 22 May

The German Football Association (DFB) is launching its new linear pay-TV channel DFB.TV in partnership with Sportainment Media Group on 22 May. The TV channel will be available in HD quality via cable, satellite, IPTV and OTT through distribution partners including Dazn, HD+, Vodafone and Zattoo. DFB said it is in talks with other platforms to distribute the channel.  

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.

FRANCE 15 APR

Orange France expands TV offer for music fans with Allegro Spatial

Orange France has followed Bouygues Telecom in adding Eurochannel's Allegro Spatial to its IPTV offering. Fully dedicated to classical music, this TV channel expands the existing Classical Music package currently available on Orange TV for EUR 11 per month, which also includes Mezzo, Mezzo Live and Stingray Classica, as well as on-demand content. The operator is promoting the launch by giving all its TV customers access to the new channel until 03 June. Allegro Spatial combines 4K UHD image quality with Dol

SWITZERLAND 15 APR

Sunrise hires new head of flanker brands from McKinsey

Swiss operator Sunrise has appointed Veit Kment as the new Chief Consumer Officer Flanker Brands and member of the Executive Committee, effective 01 June. He replaces Stefan Fuchs, who is leaving Sunrise at his own request to take up the role of CEO at Dutch operator Delta Fiber. Veit joins Sunsrise form McKinsey in Zurich.

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