Video software provider, Synamedia, has announced that POST Luxembourg, Luxembourg’s largest telco, is deploying Synamedia CDN for its linear IPTV service, POP TV, as well as other streaming services. By switching to Synamedia’s Fluid EdgeCDN, POST is enhancing control of its network through new insights and optimisation techniques. POST said that it chose Fluid EdgeCDN after Synamedia was able […]
Virgin Media O2 is reportedly seeking outside investors to help fund its £5 billion (€4.5bn) newly created network company to challenge market leader BT Group, according to a Bloomberg report. Virgin Media O2, jointly owned by Liberty Global and Telefónica, is working with advisers to raise at least £1 billion by selling a minority stake […]
UK digital infrastructure provider Openreach is announcing plans to launch a new symmetric 1Gbps broadband speed tier in certain locations – offering Communications Providers further choice when ordering a service over its ultrafast Full Fibre network. The business plans to make the new service available at premises which make up its successful ‘Type C’ bid […]
Hundreds of thousands of rural homes and businesses struggling to fulfil basic online tasks due to outdated broadband infrastructure will receive major Internet speed upgrades, as the UK Government fixes the digital divide and powers up all regions of Britain. Up to £800 million (€936m) in government investment will be made available to modernise broadband […]
Following the announcement of the acquisition of Vodafone Italia in March, Swisscom has confirmed that it has formally notified the Italian Competition Authority (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato) of the transaction on August 12th. The notification occurs in the context of the work underway to secure the regulatory approvals needed to finalise the […]
Indian telecoms conglomerate Bharti Global has acquired Patrick Drahi-controlled Altice UK’s stake in BT. In a Stock Market announcement, BT Group said that it noted that Bharti Global has reached agreement to acquire c24.5 per cent of the issued share capital of BT Group from Altice UK. Allison Kirkby, Chief Executive, said: “We welcome investors […]
Deutsche Telekom delivered what it described as “strong figures yet again” for the second quarter of 2024. Service revenues increased by 4.9 per cent year-on-year to €24.1 billion. At the same time, adjusted EBITDA AL grew 7.8 per cent to €10.8 billion. Excluding the effects from exchange rate fluctuations and changes in the composition of […]
Romanian telco Digi has secured a deal to purchase Portuguese operator Nowo from Spanish firm Lorca JVCO (a joint venture between Orange and MásMóvil) for €150 million. The acquisition, subject to approval by the Competition Authority and the National Communications Authority (Anacom), marks a significant step for Digi as it expands its operations in Portugal. […]
Five of the UK’s largest alternative fibre network operators have joined forces to push for fairer access to physical infrastructure operated by Openreach. Initiated by nexfibre, the Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) Coalition also comprises AllPoints Fibre, Community Fibre, Gigaclear, and newly-merged Netomnia and Brsk. Together, these members represent over 5 million premises ready for service, […]
Harmonic has announced that Telecentro, the Argentinian telco, has selected Harmonic’s cOS broadband platform to modernise its broadband network. Harmonic’s cOS virtualised core software and edge devices will maximise Telecentro’s investment in DOCSIS 3.1 networks, enabling high-speed internet services for its residential and corporate subscribers. “Harmonic’s exceptional track record made them an ideal partner,” said […]