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ICANN seeks NomCom leadership for 2026
What happened: ICANN seeks Chair and Chair-Elect for 2026 NomCom The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has officially announced a call for expressions of interest for the positions of Chair and Chair-Elect for the 2026 Nominating Committee (NomCom). This…

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
BT Ireland unit sale approved by competition authority
Cordiant Digital Infrastructure has secured approval for its $24 million acquisition of BT’s Irish wholesale business.

Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Giffgaff begins trial of full fibre broadband using nexfibre network
Giffgaff trials full fibre broadband on nexfibre in fixed internet services and increasing competitionboosting competition in the UK market.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Intel offloads Altera to Silver Lake in $8.75B deal
Intel sells Altera to Silver Lake for $8.85 billion to focus on AI and foundry priorities in the global chip industry.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Newmont runs 5G dozers with Ericsson
What happened: Newmont deploys world-first 5G teleremote dozer fleet with Ericsson Private 5G Newmont has integrated Ericsson’s Private 5G solution at its Cadia gold-copper mine in Australia, facilitating the first use of private 5G technology for teleremote dozing in surface…

North America Cloud Services Trends
Bunq accelerates U.S. expansion as profits surge
What happened: Bunq reopens New York office and plans U.S. licence reapplication Bunq, a Dutch digital bank known for its app-based services and focus on sustainability, has reported a substantial rise in annual profits, marking a key milestone in its growth trajectory. Building…

North America Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: 16 April, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Bunq accelerates US expansion as profits rise Dutch digital bank Bunq is expanding into the US market after reporting a 65% profit increase to €85.3 million, bolstered by a rise in interest income. Source 2. Banked acquires VibePay backed by Nick Candy Banked…

Global Regional ISP Trends
Cine Cebu: Fiber internet and TV services in Cebu
Cine Cebu: Fiber internet and TV services in Cebu Reliable fiber-backed connectivity Cine Cebu offers high-speed internet and digital cable television through a robust fiber-optic infrastructure. Backed by the Fil Products Group—an organisation with over 30 years of experience in…

Global Regional ISP Trends
Globe Telecom: Internet and mobile services
Globe Telecom: Wide-range connectivity solutions Globe Telecom delivers a full suite of telecommunications services, including fiber internet, mobile data, and digital content. Its GFiber internet plans provide fast and stable connections with various speed options for different…

Global Datacenter Trends
Yondr switches on second data centre at London Slough campus
Yondr Group activates 10MW at its second London Slough data centre, transforming a brownfield site into a sustainable digital hub.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Ericsson names new head for Australia and New Zealand
Ericsson repalc Emilio Romeoes to Emilio Pucci as new ANZ head, the leadership change highlights to boosting 5G and digital growth.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Hogarth Worldwide: Leading the future of creative content
Hogarth Worldwide leads creative content production, offering innovative, scalable solutions for top global brands with sustainability.

Global Regional ISP Trends
BSCNI: Embraces Fibre-Optic Future Amidst Industry Challenges
Bataan Space Cable Network Inc. upgrades to fibre-optic tech for faster internet and cable TV, while prioritising employee health.

Latin America and Caribbean National Telecom Trends
Telefónica sells Peruvian unit to Integra Tec
What happened: Telefónica offloads Peruvian unit Telefónica has announced the sale of its Peruvian arm, Telefonica del Peru, to Argentina’s Integra Tec International for approximately $1.02 million (€900,000). This decision follows the unit’s recent bankruptcy filing, attributed…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Integranet unveils service portal
Integranet updates its website to showcase fibre‑optic internet services, cloud services and managed services for Mindoro and Batangas.

Latin America and Caribbean National Telecom Trends
Telefónica offloads its Peru operations for $980K
What happened: Telefónica divests its Peru operations to boost profitability Telefónica has announced the sale of its operations in Peru for £900,000, marking a significant shift in its strategy within the South American market. This decision comes as part of the company’s…

Global Regional ISP Trends
Elon Musk’s Starlink launches satellite internet service in Somalia
What happened: Starlink launches in Somalia to enhance connectivity Elon Musk’s Starlink has officially launched its satellite internet service in Somalia, providing a crucial connectivity solution for the region. This service aims to deliver fast and reliable internet access to…

North America Institutional Trends
FTC v. Meta: Trial begins over Instagram and WhatsApp
What happened: FTC takes Meta to court over Instagram and WhatsApp The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a trial against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, in Washington, DC. The FTC alleges that Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram for $1…

Global National Telecom Trends
Ofcom probes Primo Dialler
Ofcom probe into call centre firm Primo Dialler examines alleged abuse of sub‑allocated numbers under GCs and Communications Act 2003.

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Telia powers remote tank test
What happened: Telia’s 5G trial remotely controls armoured vehicle across 100km Telia Finland has successfully demonstrated the remote operation of an unmanned Patria AMV XP 8×8 armoured vehicle using its advanced 5G network infrastructure. During military exercises held in…
