Italian postal services giant, Poste Italiane, has solidified its position as the largest single shareholder in TIM after acquiring a 15% stake from French media conglomerate, Vivendi. The deal, worth EUR 684 million, follows Poste Italiane’s earlier purchase of a 9.81% stake from state-owned lender, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP),…

CityFibre, the UK’s independent full-fiber provider, has expanded its network by acquiring Connexin’s fiber infrastructure. This acquisition adds 185,000 premises to its national footprint, including key Hull and East Riding areas. It includes Connexin’s existing network, which currently surpasses 80,000 premises, with 20,000 premises slated for future development. Greg Mesch,…

Telefónica Tech and Geotab have partnered to implement a keyless vehicle access system for Vecttor’s taxi fleet. This system enables drivers to unlock, start, and locate vehicles using a mobile app. This new solution will enhance operational efficiency and security across Vecttor’s 3,000 cars distributed in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia,…

Deutsche Telekom, in collaboration with smart building solutions provider, metr, is revolutionizing heating efficiency in the Stadtsiedlung Heilbronn residential complex. The companies are implementing a manufacturer-independent Internet of Things (IoT) solution to digitalize over 120 heating systems, enabling remote monitoring and automating optimization. By leveraging Deutsche Telekom’s mobile connectivity, operating…

KU Leuven and Proximus have inaugurated the Proximus Chair in Quantum Science and Technology, marking a significant step in advancing Belgium’s quantum research. The chair will drive experimental research on quantum repeaters, which are essential for developing quantum memories and communication nodes. Professor Kristiaan De Greve from KU Leuven’s Department…

Nokia has successfully upgraded and expanded Deutsches Forschungsnetz’s (DFN)—the German National Research and Education Network—IP core router network, enhancing connectivity with cutting-edge 800 Gbps capabilities. The deployment of Nokia’s IP router solution promises increased bandwidth, greater network capacity, and a remarkable reduction in power consumption by up to 75%. The…

The Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT) has invested EUR 13.8 million in satellite operator, Sateliot, as part of its ongoing Series B funding round, which is targeting EUR 70 million. The country’s Council of Ministers approved the investment, contributing to Sateliot’s plans to expand its current fleet of six…

Increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime, and other satellite telecommunications services have prompted states to urgently enhance the protection of a critical radiofrequency (RF) band, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and International Maritime Organization (IMO) said with “grave concern” in a joint statement. Also Read: Connections From…

According to GlobalData, telcos around the world have pivoted, targeting smaller businesses to grow their enterprise revenue. Robert Pritchard, Principal Analyst, Enterprise Technology and Services at GlobalData, said, “Deglobalization and hypercompetition in the multi-national corporation (MNC), large corporate, and public sector segments of the telecoms market have seen service providers…

OXG and Vodafone have unveiled a significant fiber-optic expansion project in Bavaria, aiming to deliver gigabit-speed internet to hundreds of thousands of households. The initiative, announced at the Bavarian Ministry of Home Affairs in Nuremberg, will initially focus on cities such as Nuremberg, Augsburg, Hof, and Würzburg, with plans to…