Half of Scotland’s homes and businesses now have access to ultrafast, reliable broadband, following a GBP 435 million investment in full fiber connections by Openreach. To date, 1.45 million properties are eligible for upgrades, with a take-up rate of 38%, surpassing the UK average. Latest: Openreach to Deploy Nokia’s Altiplano…

Telecom Italia (TIM) has extended the deadline to finalize the sale of its subsea cable unit, Sparkle, to March 15. The sale, which involves a consortium comprising Italy’s Treasury and Spanish investment fund, Asterion, is valued at EUR 700 million (USD 729 million). The extension provides more time to resolve…

Tele2 has revealed plans to invest more than EUR 20 million in its network infrastructure throughout 2025, focusing on the continued expansion and modernization of its mobile communications services. The company will direct the bulk of this investment into upgrading its existing 4G infrastructure and expanding its 5G network across…

EXFO revealed that CityFibre has adopted its EXFO Exchange solution across its expansive fiber optic network. Serving over 3.8 million UK premises, CityFibre leverages this next-generation field testing platform to provide cloud-based optical performance insights. The move ensures customers experience the full gigabit speeds and high reliability promised by the…

The Nordic countries have solidified their reputation as leaders in 5G deployment, showcasing advanced strategies and favorable conditions that place them ahead of much of Europe. Anchored by global telecom giants Ericsson and Nokia, the region rivals global frontrunners such as the United States, Qatar, and South Korea.  By the…

Telxius has enhanced its Global Carrier Ethernet (GCE) service, offering more flexible bandwidth options for businesses across the Americas and Europe. This upgrade allows enterprises and service providers to optimize their investments with greater bandwidth flexibility when connecting to major global hubs and cloud service providers. Supported by Telxius’s expansive…

Nokia has officially appointed Patrik Hammarén as President of Nokia Technologies and member of the Nokia Group Leadership Team. He will be based in Finland and will report to Pekka Lundmark, Nokia’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “It is a great honor to be asked to lead Nokia Technologies. Nokia…

Orange Polska has set a new benchmark in Poland’s telecommunications market by launching ultra-fast internet with speeds of up to 8 Gbps, supported by the country’s first Wi-Fi 7-enabled device. This groundbreaking service is now available in 39 cities, reaches around 2.5 million households and businesses, and is poised to…

Freshwave has partnered with the National Robotarium, a globally renowned robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) research center in Edinburgh, Scotland, to deploy a portable 5G private network that will enhance the facility’s digital capabilities and support its commercial projects. The network’s capabilities will be tested within Spot®, a quadruped wireless…

The United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Japan, and the United States of America collaborate through the Global Coalition on Telecommunications (GCOT) to advance telecommunications technology innovation, fostering security, growth, and societal benefits across all participating jurisdictions. Out of 73 economies evaluated by an AI maturity index, only Canada, Mainland China, Singapore,…