Meta and Corning sign $6bn fibre deal to connect data centres
This week, Meta has announced an up to $6 billion multi-year agreement with glass specialist Corning to build fibre optic cables to connect AI data centres.
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 28, 2026 | Investment, FTTX, INFRASTRUCTURE, COMPANY NEWS, Data Centres, North America, News
This week, Meta has announced an up to $6 billion multi-year agreement with glass specialist Corning to build fibre optic cables to connect AI data centres.
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 27, 2026 | Press Release
Nova will use the WiBAS™ G5 FWA platform on its 5G mmWave spectrum
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 27, 2026 | Investment, M&A, COMPANY NEWS, Governance, Wholesale, News, UK
According to a report from Sky News, TalkTalk has begun negotiations for the sale its consumer ISP unit and wholesale platform business (PXC).
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 26, 2026 | Investment, FTTX, COMPANY NEWS, Products & Services, Customer, Networks, Wholesale, Security, News, UK
According to a report from ISPreview, UK ISP Gigabit IQ has opened a crowdfunding round seeking £270,000 to accelerate its expansion.
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 23, 2026 | INFRASTRUCTURE, Satellite, COMPANY NEWS, Digital Divide, Products & Services, Europe, Press Release, News
Open Cosmos, the company building satellites to understand and connect the world, has today launched the first satellites in its new proprietary low-Earth-orbit (LEO) telecom constellation, just one week after securing high-priority Ka-band spectrum.
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 22, 2026 | Investment, M&A, People, COMPANY NEWS, Governance, Asia-Pacific, Europe, News
This week, Norwegian telco giant Telenor has announced the sale of its 30.3% stake in Thailand’s True Corporation for NOK 39 billion ($3.9 billion).
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 22, 2026 | M&A, COMPANY NEWS, Networks, Europe, News
According to reports, Bouygues Telecom, Iliad, Orange have confirmed that they are once again at the negotiating table with Altice France for the purchase of rival operator SFR.
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 21, 2026 | TECHNOLOGY, Public Sector, People, SOCIETY, Governance, Security, News, UK
This week, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning that Russian-state backed hackers are consistently targeting the UK public sector and critical infrastructure with dedicated denial of service (DDoS) attacks to disrupt and disable services.
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 21, 2026 | TECHNOLOGY, FTTX, AI, Products & Services, COMPANY NEWS, Networks, Virtualisation, News, Viewpoint
Contributed Article Used by over 30 North American ISPs, Actifai is bringing its proven,...
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 20, 2026 | Investment, M&A, COMPANY NEWS, Customer, Networks, Europe, News
Telecoms giant Liberty Global is in talks to purchase Ireland’s largest mobile operator, Three Ireland, according to a report from The Financial Times.
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 20, 2026 | Investment, COMPANY NEWS, Governance, Europe, News
United Group B.V., the Netherlands-based telecommunications and media operator, has completed a €1.5 billion bond refinancing package, a move it says reflects its strong potential for long-term growth.
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 19, 2026 | Public Sector, COMPANY NEWS, Governance, Customer, Asia-Pacific, News
SKT has said it will appeal the fine, with reports suggesting that the operator deems the fine to be unjustified and disproportionate
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 19, 2026 | INFRASTRUCTURE, Satellite, Products & Services, Customer, Europe, News
Veon-owned Kyivstar says it has registered more than 3 million users for Starlink’s Direct to Cell (D2C) low-earth-orbit satellite service since the commercial launch on 24 November 2025.
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 19, 2026 | FTTX, Products & Services, COMPANY NEWS, Customer, Virtualisation, Viewpoint, UK
Case Studies Growing UK fiber internet provider LilaConnect migrated to gaiia in 16 weeks. Here’s...
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 15, 2026 | COMPANY NEWS, People, Products & Services, Governance, Europe, News
News The cuts follow lay offs in other markets, including France, Canada, and Spain This week,...
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 15, 2026 | Subsea, Investment, INFRASTRUCTURE, COMPANY NEWS, Digital Divide, Asia-Pacific, News
News A new joint venture between NTT DATA, Sumitomo, and JA Mitsui Leasing will deploy an 8,100km,...
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 13, 2026 | TECHNOLOGY, INFRASTRUCTURE, Satellite, Digital Divide, People, Governance, North America, News
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the launch and operation of 7,500 next-generation (Gen2) Starlink satellites by SpaceX.
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 13, 2026 | M&A, COMPANY NEWS, Europe, News
The joint owners of Dutch telco Odido, Apax Partners and Warburg Pincus, are reportedly looking to take the company public, according to reports.
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 13, 2026 | FTTX, Products & Services, COMPANY NEWS, Smart Places, Networks, ENTERPRISE, Europe, News, Viewpoint
Telecom engineers and field crews can now print durable cable identification on site, according to labelling specialist Brady, which has updated its mobile labelling offerings to target the needs of network maintenance and installation.
Read MorePosted by Harry Baldock | Jan 12, 2026 | People, Digital Divide, SOCIETY, Governance, Culture, Networks, Middle East & Africa, News
News ‘Military grade’ signal jamming is reportedly being used to cripple the satellite...
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