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

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.

Inter Venezuela taps Harmonic for 5G-ready mobile backhaul
VENEZUELA 13:12

Inter Venezuela taps Harmonic for 5G-ready mobile backhaul

Inter Venezuela, the country's largest private ISP, has deployed a nationwide XGS-PON-based mobile backhaul service using Harmonic's virtualised core and fibre infrastructure, announced the US broadband technology specialist. The rollout is designed to provide a cost-efficient alternative to traditional dedicated cellular links as mobile operators in Venezuela prepare for increased network density tied to future 5G deployments.

Sparkle CEO Bagnasco re-elected chair of Global Leaders' Forum
ITALY 12:32

Sparkle CEO Bagnasco re-elected chair of Global Leaders' Forum

Italian international service provider Sparkle said its CEO Enrico Bagnasco has been re-elected as chair of the Global Leaders' Forum (GLF), extending his mandate until May 2028. Bagnasco, who first assumed the role in June 2025, led the network of leaders from the world's largest international carriers through a leadership transition period that has now concluded.

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

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

Orange leads consortium for new Atlantic cable connecting Europe and Africa
AFRICA 09:25

Orange leads consortium for new Atlantic cable connecting Europe and Africa

Orange Group and its subsidiaries Sonatel and Orange Cote d'Ivoire, along with the companies Canalink, Guilab, International Mauritania Telecom and Silverlinks signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the Via Africa submarine cable project. The initiative aims to boost international connectivity, accommodate rising traffic, and improve network resilience throughout the African continent. This system will connect Europe to South Africa via a strategic Atlantic route, with landing points in the UK, Fran

Neutral Networks completes USD 100 mln Laredo-Queretaro backbone
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.

V.tal to deploy 4G and 5G on Sao Paulo's new Metro Line 6
BRAZIL 09:07

V.tal to deploy 4G and 5G on Sao Paulo's new Metro Line 6

Brazilian wholesale network operator V.tal has partnered with the concessionaire Linha Uni to provide complete mobile connectivity for the future Line 6-Orange of the Sao Paulo subway. The project aims to ensure high-speed voice and data services are available across all 15.3 kilometres of the "College Line". V.tal's system will be shared by multiple mobile operators to offer 4G and 5G services to their respective customers.

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

PHILIPPINES 02:54

PLDT, Smart deploy Air Laser links with Google Taara

Philippines operator PLDT and its mobile unit Smart Communications have announced they are testing a mix of non-traditional technologies to extend connectivity to geographically isolated and underserved communities, including approaches that reduce reliance on conventional telco infrastructure. One of these uses light instead of fibre. In partnership with Google Taara, PLDT and Smart are deploying 'Air Laser' links designed to transmit data across islands and mountainous terrain.

UNITED STATES 12 MEI

Uniti Wholesale counts early success with FastWaves service

Uniti Wholesale announced early success with its FastWaves service launched earlier this year. Two weeks after the official launch the US operator signed a new customer for eight 400G circuits and delivered eligible circuits in 14 days. 

MIDDLE EAST 12 MEI

Space42 and Sindan partner to explore autonomous systems and satellite connectivity integration

Space42 has signed a MoU with Sindan, a specialist in advanced additive manufacturing, to explore integrating satellite connectivity solutions into autonomous systems. The partnership will explore synergies between Space42's satellite communications and aerospace systems, leveraging Sindan's advanced manufacturing and flight-testing infrastructure.

GLOBAL 12 MEI

Cohere to launch channel observability feature to surface ISAC data insights

Cohere Technologies announced a feature update in its Universal Spectrum Multiplier software platform set to enhance sensing and AI-RAN workloads hosted in mobile towers. The new ECHO feature leverages USM to generate real-time wireless channel insights, delivering comprehensive observability to help operators understand and act on physical radio environments. ECHO is short for Enhanced Channel Insight with Holographic Observability. Cohere regards the tool as a key component in enabling commercial use case

GABON 12 MEI

Moov Africa Gabon Telecom and Airtel sign deal to share infrastructure

Gabon's two major mobile operators, Moov Africa Gabon Telecom and Airtel Gabon have signed an agreement to share telecom infrastructure amid rising costs and growing demand for digital services, Ecofin reported. Under the deal, the two companies will share telecom towers and other network infrastructure to strengthen coverage and improve service quality nationwide.

GLOBAL 12 MEI

Nokia rolls out new agentic AI features in fixed broadband management software

Nokia has announced that it is bringing new agentic AI features to fixed broadband management software platforms including Altiplano, Corteca and Broadband Easy. The AI agents leverage natural language processing to implement automated root cause analysis and problem solving, targeting access and residential equipment managed with Nokia's software, including fibre and Wi-Fi use cases.

GLOBAL 12 MEI

Telxius partners with FiberLocator to boost network visibility

Telefonica-owned wholesale fibre operator Telxius said it has joined FiberLocator, a US-based fibre mapping and intelligence platform, to further strengthen the visibility of its international infrastructure. FiberLocator provides real-time visibility of long-haul fibre routes, network PoPs, metro coverage, network density and lit buildings.

SLOVENIA 12 MEI

A1 sues Telekom Slovenije for alleged dominant position abuse

Telekom Slovenije has been hit with a lawsuit from A1 Slovenija, filed at the District Court in Ljubljana. A1 Slovenija is seeking over EUR 30 million in damages and is also disputing claims from Telekom Slovenije totalling over EUR 5 million. The lawsuit alleges that Telekom Slovenije abused its dominant position in the wholesale central and local access markets between November 2024 and March 2026.

EUROPE 12 MEI

Sopra Steria supports AI adoption with Red Hat's OpenShift

IT services and consulting group Sopra Steria has expanded its long‑standing collaboration with Red Hat to support clients in adopting AI as part of large‑scale digital transformation projects. Sopra Steria's clients will be offered a standardised modular architecture built on Red Hat's hybrid cloud portfolio, targeting in particular the financial and public sectors. This standardised operational framework will rely on the capabilities of the Red Hat OpenShift suite to provide several key advantages, includ

CANADA 11 MEI

TX Fiber deploys Vecima's Entra XGS-PON kit for network upgrades

TX Fiber, a US internet provider active in southern Texas, has deployed Vecima Networks' Entra XGS-PON platform to underpin 10 Gbps network upgrades in the Rio Grande Valley.  Vecima said its customer will be among the first independent providers in the region to offer symmetrical services powered by a "fully modern" XGS-PON fibre platform, closing the gap on service tiers in major US metro markets.

ZAMBIA 11 MEI

Huawei expands support for ICT training and certification in Zambia

The ICT Association of Zambia (ICTAZ) has strengthened its collaboration with Huawei Technologies to expand skills development and provide professional certification opportunities for ICTAZ members. ICTAZ CEO Chellah Silavwe held a meeting with Huawei Zambia managing director Dylan Lyu to finalize key terms for a forthcoming Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on advancing ICT skills development in Zambia. 

UNITED STATES 11 MEI

Ceva clinches Bluetooth HDT contract with US-based semiconductor client

Ceva announced a deal to supply its Bluetooth High Data Throughput solution to an unnamed semiconductor OEM client. The deal is with an existing US-based customer that previously deployed Bluetooth IP assets from the Ceva-Waves portfolio. The client now intends to adopt Ceva's Bluetooth HDT platform, which combines digital baseband and internally-developed 2.4 GHz RF technology, alongside software optimised for Bluetooth deployment in system-on-chip (SoC) silicon.  

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