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Poste Italiane to acquire Vivendi’s remaining TIM shares for €200m

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends

Poste Italiane set to acquire Vivendi’s remaining TIM stake for €200m

What happened: Poste Italiane to buy Vivendi’s remaining TIM shares for €200 million Poste Italiane is reportedly preparing to acquire the French media group Vivendi’s remaining 2.51% stake in Italy’s incumbent telecom operator TIM, in a deal valued at around €200 million…

Dec 3, 2025
Nokia and Tampnet team up on Gulf of Mexico 5G offshore connectivity

North America Cloud Services Trends

Nokia and Tampnet team up to enhance 5G offshore connectivity in the Gulf of Mexico

What happened: Expanding 5G connectivity across offshore energy Nokia has partnered with Tampnet, a provider of offshore communications, to modernise and expand 5G connectivity for offshore energy operations in the Gulf of Mexico. The project involves deploying Nokia’s 5G…

Dec 3, 2025
could-caiga-reduce-internet-fragmentation-in-africa

Africa Cloud Services Trends

CAIGA does not reduce internet fragmentation in Africa, it centralises power

CAIGA claims to reduce fragmentation, but critics warn Smart Africa and ICANN may deepen divisions by centralising political control.

Dec 3, 2025
Alibaba enters AI wearables race with new Quark glasses

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Alibaba enters AI wearables race with new Quark glasses

Alibaba has launched its first AI‑powered eyewear in China — Quark AI Glasses — marking a major push into wearables.

Dec 3, 2025
ZTE awarded top global honour for Malaysian 5G network revamp

Global National Telecom Trends

ZTE awarded top global honour for Malaysian 5G network revamp

What happened: ZTE’s Malaysian 5G network overhaul At a ceremony in London on 17 November 2025, ZTE was awarded the “Best Mobile/5G Service Innovation” by the Global Connectivity Awards, marking its first win in this category. The award recognises ZTE’s role in the ambitious…

Dec 2, 2025
key-questions-africa-needs-to-answer-before-implementing-caiga

Africa Cloud Services Trends

Key questions Africa needs to answer before implementing CAIGA

Stakeholders warn CAIGA may shift power from communities to governments, with ICANN’s support deepening concerns over Africa’s digital future.

Dec 1, 2025
uk-cyber-security-bill-to-extend-rules-to-critical-suppliers

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

UK cyber security bill to extend rules to critical suppliers

New UK law will force critical-infrastructure suppliers to comply with cyber-security standards and fast incident reporting.

Dec 1, 2025
google-drops-eu-complaint-as-cloud-probe-expands

Global Cloud Services Trends

Google drops EU complaint as cloud probe expands

Google withdraws its antitrust complaint against Microsoft as the EU launches a sector-wide cloud market investigation under DMA.

Dec 1, 2025
What the AFRINIC election crisis signals for the multistakeholder model of internet governance in Africa

Companies

What the AFRINIC election crisis signals for the multistakeholder model of internet governance in Africa

AFRINIC's election crisis tests whether African number-resource governance can return to transparent, member-verifiable control.

Nov 28, 2025
can-caiga-improve-africas-internet-security

Africa Cloud Services Trends

Why CAIGA cannot improve Africa’s internet security

As Smart Africa pushes CAIGA and ICANN backs its blueprint, fears rise that Africa’s internet will face more risks, not protection.

Nov 28, 2025
Why CAIGA is a hot topic in the AFRINIC community

Companies

Why CAIGA is a hot topic in the AFRINIC community

CAIGA sparks debate as Africa’s IP governance faces collapse, highlighting external influence and urgent need for reform.

Nov 28, 2025
US telecom giants at risk as Federal Communications Commission scraps key cyber-security ruling

Companies

US telecom giants at risk as Federal Communications Commission scraps key cyber-security ruling

What happened: FCC votes 2–1 to repeal 2025 telecom cybersecurity ruling Earlier this month, the FCC voted 2–1 to overturn a declaratory ruling issued in January 2025 which had required U.S. telecommunications carriers to secure their networks from unauthorised access or…

Nov 28, 2025
Editorial image for Mobily joins Global Leaders Forum board.

Global Cloud Services Trends

Mobily joins Global Leaders Forum board

Mobily joins Global Leaders Forum board, expanding global influence and shaping connectivity, sustainable telecom standards.

Nov 28, 2025
Glowing interconnected network backbone for CloudExtel's AI-ready infrastructure project

Global Regional ISP Trends

CloudExtel bags ₹200 crore debt funding to build AI-ready network backbone

What happened: CloudExtel Secures ₹200 Crore to Launch AI-Focused DCI Network CloudExtel, a Mumbai-based full-stack Network-as-a-Service provider, announced on 27 November 2025 that it has secured ₹200 crore in debt funding from a private bank to support its next growth phase.…

Nov 28, 2025
uk-telcos-face-government-pressure-over-mid-contract-price-rises

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

UK telcos face government pressure over mid-contract price rises

Ofcom ordered to review telecom price-rise rules by 2026 after government criticises recent hikes by major UK operators.

Nov 28, 2025
skt-joins-aws-to-offer-sector-ready-ai-cloud-services

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

SKT joins AWS to offer sector-ready AI cloud services

SK Telecom signs strategic agreement with AWS to launch hybrid AI cloud solutions and cost-optimised enterprise services.

Nov 28, 2025
altice-sells-outsourcing-stake-as-debt-cut-down-continues

Global Cloud Services Trends

Altice sells outsourcing stake as debt cut-down continues

Altice continues debt-reduction with Intelcia sale, refocusing on broadband, mobile and cable infrastructure assets.

Nov 28, 2025
Abstract visual of UK government oversight and telecom service pricing

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends

UK government puts telecoms firms on notice over mid-contract price hikes

What happened: UK government pressures telecom firms & Ofcom to curb mid-contract price hikes On 26 November 2025, the UK’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall issued a co-signed open letter to the chief…

Nov 28, 2025
Editorial image for Naic Cable TV Corp expands into broadband.

Global Regional ISP Trends

Naic Cable TV Corp expands into broadband

Naic Cable TV Corp evolves from local cable provider to broadband ISP, bridging connectivity gaps and supporting streaming growth.

Nov 28, 2025
Editorial image for NASHOLIDAYS expands travel booking platform under flynas.

Global Cloud Services Trends

NASHOLIDAYS expands travel booking platform under flynas

NASHOLIDAYS platform offers holiday packages, hotels and travel services, reflecting the airline’s push to diversify into travel solutions.

Nov 28, 2025