Europe struggles to meet 5G deadline
Europe faces major challenges in meeting its 2025 5G targets, with delays caused by regulatory hurdles and fragmented strategies.
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Telxius upgrades global Ethernet service for Europe and Americas
What happened: Telxius upgrades its global Ethernet service Telxius has introduced significant improvements to its Global Carrier Ethernet (GCE) service, designed for enterprises and service providers in Europe and the Americas. The upgraded service provides bandwidth flexibility, ranging from 50Mbp…
RETN launches first PoP in Greece, boosting regional connectivity
What happened: RETN launches PoP in Greece RETN, a leading global network services provider, has launched its first Point of Presence (PoP) in Thessaloniki, Greece, at the Balkan Gate data centre. This strategic move expands RETN’s Pan-Eurasian network, connecting the Balkans to the Mediterranean re…
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Europe struggles to meet 5G deadline
Europe faces major challenges in meeting its 2025 5G targets, with delays caused by regulatory hurdles and fragmented strategies.
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Telxius upgrades global Ethernet service for Europe and Americas
What happened: Telxius upgrades its global Ethernet service Telxius has introduced significant improvements to its Global Carrier Ethernet (GCE) service, des…
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RETN launches first PoP in Greece, boosting regional connectivity
What happened: RETN launches PoP in Greece RETN, a leading global network services provider, has launched its first Point of Presence (PoP) in Thessaloniki, …
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Nokia and Ericsson urge bold action for Europe’s digital future at Brussels summit
What happened: Tech giants call for action at Brussels summit Nokia, Ericsson, ASML, and SAP have united to host the “New Industrial Ambition for Europe” sum…
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iQ Networks and GBI sign Iraq’s first dark fibre deal
What happened: iQ Networks and GBI Sign Dark Fibre Agreement On 7th January, iQ Networks, a subsidiary of Sulaymaniya’s iQ Group, signed Iraq’s first-ever da…
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Zayo Europe appoints Caroline O’Connor as Chief Legal Officer
What happened: Caroline O’Connor appointed Chief Legal Officer at Zayo Europe Zayo Europe has announced the appointment of Caroline O’Connor as its new Chief…
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UK broadband traffic surges 10.5% in 2024
What happened: UK broadband traffic rises 10.5% in 2024, driven by key events According to Openreach’s annual update, broadband traffic in the UK increased b…
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$69.8M in Ethereum withdrawn from Turkey’s leading exchange
What happened: large Ethereum outflow linked to regulatory changes in Turkey A significant $69.8 million in Ethereum (ETH) was withdrawn from Turkey’s larges…
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Israel to launch six Bitcoin mutual funds after approval
Israel to launch six Bitcoin mutual funds on Dec. 31 with competitive fees and diverse investment strategies.
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37% of UAE retail investors aim to boost crypto holdings in 2025
What happened: eToro survey highlights rising crypto interest in UAE A recent survey conducted by global trading platform eToro has revealed that 37% of reta…
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Serverfarm and IPTO launch Gemini in Greece
What happened: Hyperscale data centres drive digital transformation in Greece Data centre operator Serverfarm and Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Ope…
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Nokia and e& UAE launch first gaming network slicing solution
What happened: New fixed end-to-end solution enhances gaming with dedicated network slices Nokia and e& UAE have introduced the world’s first end-to-end netw…
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Telia brings 5G to 99% of Norway’s population
What happened: Telia expands nationwide 5G coverage, supporting Norway’s digitalisation goals Telia has achieved nationwide 5G coverage in Norway, reaching 9…
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ICANN to Host 2025 Middle East DNS Forum in Bahrain
What happened: The 2025 Middle East DNS Forum to be held in Bahrain on 29-30 April as a hybrid event The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers …
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Money20/20 launches Middle East event in Riyadh
What happened: Money20/20 expands to Saudi Arabia with Middle East debut Money20/20, the global fintech conference, is launching its Middle East edition in R…
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Telia claims to be first to deliver nationwide 5G coverage in Norway
What happened: Telia reaches 99% of Norway’s population with 5G setting a new milestone in mobile connectivity Telia has announced that it is the first opera…
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Nokia and EOLO launch Europe’s first 5G mmWave network
What happened: Nokia and EOLO to deliver Italy’s first 5G mmWave network Nokia has entered a four-year partnership with EOLO, Italy’s first B Corp in the tel…
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Digi expands to Belgium with low-cost mobile and fibre plans
What happened: Digi launches low-cost mobile and fibre services in Belgium Digi Communications has officially launched in Belgium, expanding its European foo…
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Italy eases planned tax hike on cryptocurrency gains
What happened: Italy to reduce proposed tax increase on cryptocurrency gains The Italian government has decided to reduce its proposed tax increase on crypto…
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Brighty secures $10M to expand crypto payments across Europe
What happened: Brighty secures $10M for expansion Brighty, a Swiss-based fintech firm specialising in crypto payments, has raised $10 million from Futurecraf…