Telecommunication

Tech News

No more radio silence: EU plans cross-border lifeline for emergency services

When disaster strikes near a border, police and firefighters can lose contact the moment they cross it. Brussels wants a 5G network, backed by satellites, to change that by 2036.

30 September 2026

Tech News

Billions risk being locked out of the AI revolution due to smartphone costs

A new GSMA report finds that 3.4 billion people remain offline despite living within mobile broadband coverage, as rising component costs push smartphones further out of reach for the world's poorest.

16 September 2026

Europe News

European telecoms execs push back against planned Huawei crackdown

Seventeen CEOs from European telecoms operators have warned that proposed EU rules aimed at banning "high-risk" network suppliers could cost the sector up to €40 billion.

15 September 2026

Europe News

German rail network temporary halted due to technical malfunction

Deutsche Bahn said its services were resuming “step by step” after an almost three hour outage which froze all of its operations nationwide.

24 June 2026

Europe News

EU to favour European satellite services to head off Musk’s Starlink

The EU's decision to give European satellite operators priority could risk a backlash from the Trump administration.

26 May 2026

Business

Portugal's Meo seeks €82m from state over Huawei 5G exclusion

Portuguese telecoms operator Meo is taking the state to court over its decision to ban Huawei equipment from 5G networks, arguing the move caused serious financial damage.

25 May 2026

Business

Telekom and Rheinmetall build anti-drone defence system

Suspicious drone flights over airports, barracks and critical infrastructure are increasing. German companies Telekom and Rheinmetall plan to jointly develop a system capable of detecting, disrupting and intercepting drones in emergencies.

11 May 2026

Business

Biggest merger ever? Deutsche Telekom eyes tie-up with T-Mobile US

Deutsche Telekom already owns 53% of T-Mobile US. Now it wants the rest — in what could become the biggest corporate merger in history.

28 April 2026

Tech News

Europe unites to build sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure

Europe announces a new cloud empire to end dependence on the US and China.

3 March 2026

Tech News

Deutsche Telekom partners with Starlink to tackle cellular dead zones

Speaking to Euronews Next at the 20th Mobile World Congress, Deutsche Telekom discussed partnering with Starlink, integrating more AI, and how they're navigating global growth while protecting EU sovereignty.

3 March 2026

Business

Telefónica and Liberty Global to buy UK fibre firm Netomnia for €2.3bn

InfraVia, Liberty Global and Telefónica, which together form the telecom joint venture Nexfibre, are set to acquire the UK's alternative network provider Netomnia for £2bn (€2.3bn), according to an announcement on Wednesday.

18 February 2026

Tech News

EU telecom reform leaves industry divided over network funding

The European Commission has unveiled its Digital Networks Act to modernise EU telecoms, speed up fibre and reduce reliance on foreign tech. The plan opens the door for future changes, and has drawn criticism from all sides.

21 January 2026

Finland

Authorities investigating damage to undersea cables in Gulf of Finland

Helsinki police have opened an investigation into potential aggravated criminal damage and aggravated interference with telecommunications.

31 December 2025

The Big Question

Orange CEO: Bid for SFR important for European telecoms’ firepower

Keeping consumer prices low isn’t the only priority when firms must scale to stay competitive, said Orange CEO Christel Heydemann.

29 December 2025

Business Series

Opening a Digital Bridge Across the Caspian

In partnership with Azpromo

Chairman of the Board of AzerTelecom Emil Masimov unveils how the Digital Silk Way will reshape Eurasian connectivity, creating the first direct digital bridge between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan and powering future cloud and AI ecosystems.

11 December 2025

Focus

GSMA’s Mobile World Congress debuts at the MENA region

In partnership with Media City

GSMA’s Mobile World Congress debuts in Doha, Qatar. MWC25 Doha connects regional and international stakeholders across telecoms, government, enterprise, and investment sectors. How has the GCC has become a leading testbed for startups and innovation, powering up the next generation of connectivity?

4 December 2025