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BT outlines mobile video pilots with Meta

by Harry Baldock | May 28, 2026

Press Release When we watch videos on our phones, we expect them to load instantly and play...

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.

Bharti Airtel launches commercial network slicing service

by Harry Baldock | May 21, 2026

Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of Priority Postpaid, a new service that leverages 5G slicing technology.

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.

Sparkle and Entel Bolivia partner for Bio-Oceanic Digital Corridor

by Harry Baldock | May 19, 2026

The two operators join forces to launch a novel low-latency terrestrial route linking Peru and Brazil via Bolivia

Submarine Networks EMEA 2026: Bridging the future of AI, security, and next-gen talent in London

by Harry Baldock | May 18, 2026

The subsea cable industry’s most influential regional gathering, Submarine Networks EMEA, returns to the Business Design Centre in London from 27–28 May 2026.

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

BT launches enterprise voice control service UC Edge

by Harry Baldock | May 13, 2026

New single voice communication layer reduces complexity and costs for multinational organisations as they evolve their AI-powered workplace collaboration strategies.

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.

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.