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.

PXC offers residential partners access to Trooli fibre network
UNITED KINGDOM 13:18

PXC offers residential partners access to Trooli fibre network

PlatformX Communications (PXC), UK wholesale networking provider, has added Trooli Residential FTTP services to its platform. This further strengthens PXC's altnet portfolio, with residential partners able to access more than 477,000 homes on the Trooli rural and semi-rural network. 

Telin HK, LMT agree direct carrier billing with Bango
HONG KONG 10:30

Telin HK, LMT agree direct carrier billing with Bango

Bango said that it has signed Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) agreements with two new mobile operators: Telin (Hong Kong), a subsidiary of Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom), and LMT in Latvia. Both operators have selected Bango following competitive tender processes, migrating their existing DCB services from incumbent providers to the Bango platform.

Seacom launches PeeringReach for regional links to South Africa exchanges
SOUTH AFRICA 08:45

Seacom launches PeeringReach for regional links to South Africa exchanges

Seacom has launched a Layer 2 connectivity service designed to extend South Africa's Internet Exchange (IXP) fabric directly into local municipalities and regional hubs. Seacom PeeringReach is set to provide  service level agreement-backed access to South Africa's Internet Exchanges, including JINX, CINX, DINX and NAPAfrica. The service is delivered over Seacom's national long-distance fibre backbone, offering a simpler, more affordable alternative to indirect routing via upstream providers or large scale i

Omantel starts work on BSS/OSS transformation with Cerillion
OMAN 08:29

Omantel starts work on BSS/OSS transformation with Cerillion

Cerillion has started delivering a major digital transformation for Omantel, modernizing its business and operations support systems (BSS/OSS). This project is central to Omantel's "Telco to Techco" evolution. By replacing complex legacy systems with Cerillion's pre-integrated, low-code BSS/OSS Suite, Omantel is adopting a product-driven model that simplifies innovation, the vendor said. Built on TM Forum Open APIs and agentic AI, this platform ensures convergence across consumer, enterprise, and digital se

Calix meets Q1 growth forecast as memory prices put pressure on margins
GLOBAL 08:26

Calix meets Q1 growth forecast as memory prices put pressure on margins

Calix reported first-quarter results up in line with its guidance and has announced another USD 100 million for share buybacks ahead of an investors day in New York. Quarterly revenues were up 27 percent year-on-year to USD 280.0 million and rose 3 percent from the previous quarter as the company on-boarded another 14 customers. The gross margin improved 120 basis points year-on-year to 56.9 percent, and the net result was a profit of USD 11.2 million compared to a loss of USD 4.8 million a year ago. 

Point2 attracts Maverick Silicon, Nvidia to funding round for data centre interconnect plans
GLOBAL 07:34

Point2 attracts Maverick Silicon, Nvidia to funding round for data centre interconnect plans

Point2 Technology, a developer of RF-based interconnect products for data centre infrastructure, announced an extension of its Series B round led by Maverick Silicon, with participation from NVentures (Nvidia's venture capital arm) and UMC Capital, bringing total Series B funding to USD 76 million. The funding will support development and deployment of its Active RF Cable (ARC) platform, as well as future e-Tube products for next-generation rack-scale compute systems. The company said it is expanding its en

Atos integrates Google Threat Intelligence into SOC operations
GLOBAL 21 APR

Atos integrates Google Threat Intelligence into SOC operations

ICT group Atos announced a new collaboration with Google in the field of cybersecurity, saying that the initiative will enhance threat detection and deliver faster response times. This will be achieved by embedding the Google Threat Intelligence service into Atos' existing cyber protection activities, which include a global network of seventeen Security Operations Centres (SOCs) serving over 2,000 clients worldwide. Atos highlighted the benefits of this integration, noting that it will deliver AI-assisted i

South Africa opens consultation on new permit, access rules to speed up telecom network construction
SOUTH AFRICA 21 APR

South Africa opens consultation on new permit, access rules to speed up telecom network construction

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published draft regulations aimed at supporting the faster deployment of telecom networks and facilities. These are open for public comment until 25 May. Issued under Section 4 of the Electronic Communications Act, these rules aim to accelerate broadband roll-out by streamlining land access and reducing infrastructure duplication.

Spain's Adamo brings gigabit FTTH to over 1,000 rural localities
SPAIN 21 APR

Spain's Adamo brings gigabit FTTH to over 1,000 rural localities

Spanish rural broadband provider Adamo said it has reached the milestone of 1,000 towns with 500 or fewer inhabitants connected to its nationwide gigabit fibre-optic network. The figure is equivalent to around 40 percent of the 2,652 localities in Spain that meet these criteria.

BICS extends supply deal with Google for enterprise cloud communications services
GLOBAL 21 APR

BICS extends supply deal with Google for enterprise cloud communications services

BICS has extended its sales agreement with Google to provide the latter's enterprise customers with cloud communications services. BICS will serve as one of the global operators providing wholesale voice services for Google customers.

VeloxServ appoints new Digital Marketing Executive
UNITED KINGDOM 21 APR

VeloxServ appoints new Digital Marketing Executive

VeloxServ, UK wholesale fibre network operator, has announced the appointment of Phoebe Hayward as a new Digital Marketing Executive. She has recently finished an MSc in Digital Marketing Management at Wolverhampton University and will help to develop and manage digital content; strengthen brand presence across platforms; and support marketing strategy and campaigns. 

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

IRELAND 21 APR

Open eir fibre network passes 1.5 million Irish premises

Irish wholesale telecoms provider open eir said its FTTH broadband network has now passed 1.5 million premises across Ireland. Open eir has now installed over 54,000km of fibre, connecting urban centres, villages and remote communities - backed by a EUR 2 billion multi-year fibre/5G network investment by parent company eir.

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.

NETHERLANDS 21 APR

AMS-IX launches time-as-a-service with Dutch metrology service

Amsterdam internet exchange AMS-IX announced the launch of a new service, Time-as-a-Service (TaaS), to help organisations ensure a reliable and redundant time signal for critical operations. Targeting digital processes such as financial transactions, cloud platforms, telecom networks and cybersecurity, the TaaS is provided with the Netherlands metrology institute VSL and is designed to serve as a back-up or alternative for the usual satellite systems used for timekeeping. 

SPAIN 21 APR

Lyntia secures EUR 1.4 bln refinancing for Iberia expansion

Spanish wholesale fibre operator Lyntia Networks said it has completed a EUR 1.4 billion refinancing, extending its debt maturity profile to between 7 and 12 years and strengthening its long-term financial position to continue expanding across Iberian and international markets. The deal, which includes a new capital expenditure facility, brings together a diversified group of bank lenders and private placement investors.

GLOBAL 21 APR

iBasis, Tampnet ink offshore roaming connectivity deal

Communications services provider iBasis has said it has partnered with offshore network operator Tampnet to enhance mobile connectivity across the Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea, targeting maritime workers, offshore energy personnel and cruise passengers. The agreement aims to improve roaming reliability and capacity across offshore environments, where demand for high-quality connectivity is rising, said the partners.

BANGLADESH 20 APR

Bangladeshi mobile operators warn of network failure amid escalating energy, fuel crisis

Bangladeshi mobile operators have warned of an imminent nationwide telecommunications disruption as a deepening electricity and fuel crisis pushes critical infrastructure to the brink of failure. In an urgent letter to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), the Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) claims operations have reached a breaking point where service can no longer be sustained without immediate government intervention, The Daily Star reports. The cris

POLAND 20 APR

Thales Alenia Space, Airbus and Radmor to develop Poland's new defense telecom satellite

Thales Alenia Space announced the signing of an industrial cooperation agreement with Radmor and Airbus Defence and Space to develop a geostationary telecom satellite dedicated to the Polish Ministry of Defense. The announcement was made during a ceremony attended by Polish Defense Minister Wladysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and French Minister of the Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin. The event took place amid celebrations of the fellowship day between Poland and France, underscoring the longstanding industrial cooper

GLOBAL 20 APR

MDA wins repeat order to supply antennas for OneWeb constellation

MDA Space said its antenna systems have again been selected for the OneWeb LEO (Low Earth Orbit) constellation, which has been part of satellite operator Eutelsat since 2023. This latest order covers more than 1,300 antennas, comprising around 880 Ka-band steerable antennas and 440 Ku-band user replacement units. Production will take place at MDA's facility in Montreal. The procurement was made via Airbus, which has secured two contracts from Eutelsat to build the OneWeb fleet extension. A first contract at

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.

DENMARK 20 APR

Arelion upgrades Danish network to support data centre sector

Arelion has announced upgrades to its cable landing station in Noerre Nebel on the Danish island of Jutland and enhancements to its network in Denmark. The Noerre Nebel site is fully operational and project-ready with front haul, back haul and subsea horizontal directional drilling (HDDs) for landing several sea cables in place. The investments are part of a strategy to connect new data centre developments in the region to Arelion's network, including recent duct and cable extensions linking AtNorth's DEN01

IRELAND 20 APR

NBI connects around 12,000 premises across County Galway

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) confirmed that almost 12,000 premises across Galway county have now connected to the National Broadband Plan (NBP) network. The network is available to a total of 33,797 premises across Galway, of which 11,953 have connected. NBI has completed build works in most rural rural areas of Galway, including near Maam, Athenry, Loughrea and Ballinasloe. The NBP Intervention Area includes a total of 41,000 premises across Galway.

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