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UK’s fibre fiesta sees CityFibre’s Project Gigabit contracts ‘re-scoped’

by Harry Baldock | May 26, 2026

The scale of the UK’s commercial fibre rollout means some target areas no longer warrant government support

The Persian Gulf topped our 2026 cable risk index. Here’s what it means for operators and what they can do about it

by Harry Baldock | May 26, 2026

Cable construction work across the Gulf has come to a standstill because repair ships can’t operate in active conflict zones

AION consortium set to build French AI Gigafactory

by Harry Baldock | May 22, 2026

In response to the rapid adoption of AI and the explosion in demand for computing power, AION brings together all of the critical skills required for creating new-generation European infrastructure.

Telstra and Ericsson team up to target 6G

by Harry Baldock | May 20, 2026

Telstra and Ericsson have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on 6G research.

Connecting Europe Facility Digital: For more resilience and security

by Harry Baldock | May 20, 2026

Since 2021, CEF-Digital has invested €615 million in 75 projects, spanning 18 EU countries and 10 overseas territories.

FCC greenlights EchoStar’s $40bn spectrum sale to SpaceX, AT&T

by Harry Baldock | May 18, 2026

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Space Bureau have granted approval to EchoStar to sell its spectrum to SpaceX and AT&T.

Beyond the Cable: How ISPs can better monetize networks

by Harry Baldock | May 18, 2026

Robin Olds of Cisco Systems says ISPs need to think about different ways they can monetize networks. Here are some of his ideas

Via Africa: Consortium announces new subsea cable project

by Harry Baldock | May 13, 2026

This brand-new system aims to connect Europe to South Africa — including landing points in the United Kingdom, France and Portugal — with destinations along the Atlantic coastline

US moves closer to banning some foreign-made phones

by Bradford Randall | May 13, 2026

New rules being considered by the Federal Communications Commission could have big impacts on the future of electronic devices in the United States.

Billionaire Xavier Niel offloads Proximus stake

by Harry Baldock | May 12, 2026

French billionaire Xavier Niel, owner of Iliad Group, has sold his roughly 6% stake in Belgian telco Proximus, according to a recent filing.

This German company is taking lessons learned to US MDUs

by Bradford Randall | May 12, 2026

Podcasts Christian Breidenbach-Kaack, CEO of agnoss, says his company learned key lessons in...

VMO2’s outlines new ‘Responsible Business Plan’

by Harry Baldock | May 12, 2026

This week, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has revealed its ‘Responsible Business Plan’, its ESG blueprint for the next half of the decade.

SoftBank to build its own batteries for AI data centres

by Harry Baldock | May 11, 2026

The new unit will support SoftBank’s expansive AI data centre ambitions

Verizon cuts hundreds more jobs as slimdown continues

by Harry Baldock | May 11, 2026

According to a report from Business Insider, US mobile network operator Verizon is preparing to cut ‘several hundred’ jobs.

Ooredoo and du to land FIG cable in the UAE

by Harry Baldock | May 7, 2026

Ooredoo Group today announced a partnership with du to land the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system in the UAE

The Netherlands: Strengthening Europe’s digital gateway through subsea connectivity

by Harry Baldock | May 7, 2026

Since January, IOEMA B.V. has established itself in the Netherlands, bringing a new submarine cable company into the Dutch digital infrastructure ecosystem.

Telenor to launch Norwegian sovereign cloud business

by Harry Baldock | May 6, 2026

Telenor is establishing a new Norwegian sovereign cloud company designed for organisations with the most stringent requirements for security, resilience and regulatory compliance

Vodafone to take control of VodafoneThree in £4.3bn buyout

by Harry Baldock | May 5, 2026

Vodafone has announced it will purchase CK Hutchison’s 49% stake in VodafoneThree for £4.3 billion, giving the UK-based mobile giant full control of the joint venture.