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Paris food
fromThe World in My Pocket
16 hours ago

How to Choose the Best eSIM For Paris - My Experience and Recommendations - The World in My Pocket

Using an eSIM for travel in Paris ensures seamless connectivity and reliable coverage throughout the city.
#windfall-tax
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
17 hours ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
17 hours ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
17 hours ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
17 hours ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
fromThe Local France
19 hours ago

Eurotunnel and Eurostar still not ready for EES rollout despite deadline

The new checks, part of the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), collect digital personal records of third country nationals travelling to the Schengen area and replace the manual stamping of passports.
EU data protection
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

These Are the 10 Best Cities for Digital Nomads-and No. 1 Ranked Highest for Safety, Affordability, and Strong Internet Access

Kraków offers something many digital nomads look for: a walkable historic centre, vibrant café culture and a growing tech and startup scene.
Digital life
#citizenship
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the Brexit effect.
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the Brexit effect.
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Amazon's Globalstar play about spectrum, not just hardware

Amazon is in talks to acquire Globalstar for its valuable licensed spectrum and ground infrastructure.
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
2 days ago

Ripple Fiber introduces 8 Gig tier

Ripple Fiber introduces 5 Gig and 8 Gig internet packages, enhancing reliability and speed for residential and business customers.
Silicon Valley
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

U.S. and China control 90% of AI data centres - the Global South is building a different kind of AI - Silicon Canals

Frugal AI movements in the Global South aim to reclaim sovereignty by developing independent, low-cost AI systems for critical services.
fromTelecompetitor
2 days ago

Empire Fiber announces expansion to Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

"Lehigh Valley residents deserve internet that works as hard as they do. We're not just expanding our network—we're giving customers a superior choice. By signing up now, residents can secure early access to faster speeds, better reliability, and a customer experience built for them."
Online Community Development
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Wireless AI paradox emerges as Wi-Fi evolves into strategic growth engine | Computer Weekly

Strategic investments in wireless and AI are crucial for businesses to achieve operational efficiency and productivity gains.
France news
fromThe Local France
4 days ago

France begins shutdown of 2G network

Orange will deactivate its 2G network in parts of France starting April 1, affecting 28 municipalities and over 1.5 million devices.
fromTelecompetitor
3 days ago

New House of Representatives bills hope to improve broadband access

The affordability crisis is hitting rural America hard. Across the country, broadband, electricity, and clean water remain out of reach for far too many families.
Agriculture
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Data dive: Government 2030 datacentre capacity targets look shaky | Computer Weekly

The UK has about 1.59GW of currently installed datacentre capacity at just under 190 sites. If we add existing capacity to that which is planned to complete by 2030 and which has planning consent, we get 4.9GW.
UK news
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

CityFibre launches 8.5Gb service across wholesale multi-gig network | Computer Weekly

CityFibre launches an 8.5Gb product to enhance multi-gigabit broadband access for UK homes and businesses, supporting innovation and economic growth.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: From Revolution to Regulation

66% of internet users live where political or social sites are blocked, and 78% are in countries where people have been arrested for online posts. New social media regulations have emerged in dozens of countries in the past year alone.
World politics
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Raise our heads and resist': how Europe's civil society is fighting back against the far right

Progressive civil society groups in Germany are perceived as undermining democracy by the far-right, leading to increased parliamentary scrutiny of NGOs.
#fcc
Public health
fromTheregister
5 days ago

FCC making it easier for US telcos to ditch legacy lines

New FCC rules aim to accelerate high-speed network transition but may disadvantage rural and special needs populations.
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Buying a router? A new US ban just shrank your choices - here's why

Public health
fromTheregister
5 days ago

FCC making it easier for US telcos to ditch legacy lines

New FCC rules aim to accelerate high-speed network transition but may disadvantage rural and special needs populations.
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Buying a router? A new US ban just shrank your choices - here's why

#5g
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Mobile network operators urged to help commercialise 5G live production | Computer Weekly

A consortium urges MNOs to provide standardized QoD APIs for reliable, low-latency live broadcast production connectivity.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

O2 brings 5G+ connectivity to communities across Scotland | Computer Weekly

O2 is expanding 5G+ connectivity across Scotland, benefiting over four million people with faster speeds and improved reliability.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Mobile network operators urged to help commercialise 5G live production | Computer Weekly

A consortium urges MNOs to provide standardized QoD APIs for reliable, low-latency live broadcast production connectivity.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

O2 brings 5G+ connectivity to communities across Scotland | Computer Weekly

O2 is expanding 5G+ connectivity across Scotland, benefiting over four million people with faster speeds and improved reliability.
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

Comcast Xfinity now available in Ona, West Virginia

Xfinity brings Internet, mobile, entertainment, and smart home services into one simple, seamless solution - giving customers more speed, savings, and control over their connected lives.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
6 days ago

US router ban is 'industrial policy' not better infosec

The U.S. ban on foreign-made SOHO routers is ineffective for security and serves as industrial policy rather than genuine cybersecurity.
EU data protection
fromFortune
4 days ago

Is Europe too regulated to win the AI race-or ready for a second act? | Fortune

Europe faces economic decline without radical reforms, as highlighted in the Draghi report.
Online Community Development
fromForbes
4 days ago

Rural America's Connectivity: Interstates, Broadband And Livability

The COVID pandemic reversed rural brain drain as telecommuting allowed skilled workers to return for affordability and livability.
France news
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Orange steams ahead in French railway connectivity | Computer Weekly

Mobile connectivity quality varies significantly among French rail operators, impacting passenger experience and expectations.
Roam Research
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Virgin Media O2 accelerates UK 5G upgrade programme | Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 is investing £700m to upgrade its mobile network, focusing on high-demand areas and enhancing 5G+ technology.
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

Home internet costs up, consumers hate hidden fees: Report

"The most important aspect of pricing for consumers is knowing their total price rather than an advertised price that comes with hidden fees: 88% of respondents believe all fees should be included in advertised pricing."
Digital life
Europe news
fromCity AM
3 days ago

Europe urges fewer flights, remote working as Iran war drains oil supplies

Oil prices are rising due to the Iran war, prompting Europe to implement emergency measures to conserve energy.
fromTNW | Uk
1 week ago

Openreach expands collaboration with Google Cloud AI

Openreach has constructed a digital twin of the UK's transportation corridors, integrating data for 35 million homes and businesses with national road, rail and waterway networks and its existing fibre infrastructure.
London startup
European startups
fromComputerworld
4 days ago

Euro-Office billed as Europe's sovereign alternative to Microsoft Office

A new open-source office suite, Euro-Office, offers a European alternative to Microsoft Office, built on OnlyOffice and supported by major vendors.
Marketing tech
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

Vendors introduce tools for the AI + broadband world: Roundup

Major vendors announce AI-integrated networking solutions for broadband service providers, including Wi-Fi 8 access points, unified platforms, and enhanced cloud services designed for enterprise edge optimization and agentic AI deployment.
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Record fiber spending during next five years: Study

The firm's study, 'North American Fiber Broadband Report: FTTH Review and Forecast 2026-2030,' indicates that nearly $200 billion will be spent on fiber over the next five years, highlighting a significant investment in fiber-to-the-home services.
Roam Research
Europe politics
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

State official to EU: Work with us on tech policy or fall behind a generation

The EU's regulatory regime hinders innovation and collaboration with the U.S., threatening economic competitiveness and technological advancement.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

In Europe, lobbyists are using soaring fuel prices to make the case for more dirty energy

Europe is better prepared for the energy crisis but faces challenges from high fuel prices and opposition to renewable energy policies.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

UK government boosts digital access for more than a million people | Computer Weekly

The Digital Inclusion Action Plan has enabled over a million people in the UK to access online services in its first year.
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

Universal Service critical to network sustainability: Report

A 40% reduction in USF support would mean that broadband operators couldn't continue operations on existing networks, threatening the long-term viability of broadband access in rural areas. About half of the cost of network operating expenses are due to labor costs, which rise faster than inflation in rural areas.
Non-profit organizations
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

European Commission Reports Cyber Intrusion and Data Theft

The European Commission confirmed a cyberattack that compromised its cloud infrastructure, resulting in the theft of hundreds of gigabytes of data.
fromTechzine Global
3 weeks ago

European plans against Big Tech meet with criticism from businesses

Companies across sectors such as banking, industry, and technology report that their digital infrastructure is closely intertwined with American software and cloud platforms. Many organizations rely on services from large American suppliers for office software, cloud storage, and AI applications. According to them, this dependence cannot be reduced quickly without operational disruptions.
Miscellaneous
European startups
fromTechzine Global
5 days ago

Seven new hyperscale data centers to be built in the Netherlands

At least 7 hyperscale data centers are under construction in the Netherlands, with significant opposition from the public and local governments.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Can Europe's public service media survive attacks by the far right?

Political conflicts and management changes in public broadcasting reflect broader trends in Italy and France towards control and privatization.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech

German authorities' data is at risk due to US access through the CLOUD Act, prompting calls for digital sovereignty alternatives.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Altnets 'force to be reckoned with' in UK broadband | Computer Weekly

UK independent broadband providers (altnets) are matching established brands' full-fibre growth rates, gaining market share through superior customer service and competitive pricing despite sector consolidation pressures.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
5 days ago

European Commission admits breach of public web systems

The European Commission confirmed a data breach affecting its public web infrastructure, with details on the extent and nature of the data taken remaining unclear.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

EU offers UK emergency brake' on youth mobility scheme numbers

A youth experience scheme between the UK and EU is being negotiated, with differing views on participant caps and migration implications.
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

Time to sunset rules mandating copper maintenance: USTelecom

The goal of the new USTelecom program is to show consumers, businesses, civic leaders, and policymakers why maintaining legacy copper for the small portion of end users is not an efficient approach. A key part of this is explaining why modern technology is better.
Digital life
European startups
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to Squeeze More From Europe's Power Grids

European countries face energy transport challenges that limit the establishment of new data centers needed for AI compute demands.
Science
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Europe, China, achieve gigabit links to geostationary sats

The European Space Agency and China's Institute of Optoelectronics both achieved gigabit-speed laser communication links to geostationary satellites, demonstrating major advances in satellite laser communication technology.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Government launches postcode checker to track gigabit broadband rollout across UK

The UK government launched an online address checker tool enabling households and businesses to track gigabit-capable broadband rollout timelines through Project Gigabit and commercial deployments.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Eurofiber and Colt want quantum-secure connections

Eurofiber and Colt Technology Services launched a quantum-secure fiber optic connection between Amsterdam, London, and Brussels to protect financial institutions from future quantum computer-based cyberattacks.
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

How municipal networks compare with provider competitors: Ookla report

Eight of the municipal networks studied beat their local provider competitors in median upload speed. Sherwood Broadband - in the town of the same name in Oregon - was the only one to beat its local competitor in median download speed.
Online Community Development
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Ofcom sets out regulation to push UK gigabit broadband to 'final phase' | Computer Weekly

Ofcom's regulatory framework aims to deliver full-fibre gigabit broadband to nearly all UK properties by 2027, with competition and investment driving productivity gains across the economy.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Eu
1 week ago

EU broadcasters urge tighter rules on Big Tech's control for Smart TV

The ACT urges the European Commission to classify smart TV operating systems and virtual assistants as 'gatekeepers' under the Digital Markets Act.
London startup
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Ofcom sees no need for change in next phase of fiber rollout

Ofcom's updated telecom regulations maintain existing framework while acknowledging BT's continued market dominance, requiring Openreach to share infrastructure and setting price controls for basic broadband services across most UK premises.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

If France could lead the world with Minitel in the 1980s, surely Europe can free itself from Silicon Valley's shackles now? | Alexander Hurst

France's mid-20th century technological achievements demonstrate how state-driven industrial policy can create sovereign, purpose-driven technology that serves collective needs and offers lessons for European tech independence today.
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
4 weeks ago

Fiber access grew in the last half of 2025, but 5G growth slowed: Analysis

Fiber internet providers accelerated expansion to 8.4% growth in late 2025, adding 5.2 million addresses and achieving 99%+ coverage in 182 counties, while overall served locations increased and unserved locations decreased by 8.4%.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

UK government unveils gigabit broadband upgrade tracker | Computer Weekly

The UK government launched an address checker for Project Gigabit, enabling businesses and rural communities to verify gigabit broadband upgrade eligibility, with over 750 homes and businesses gaining access daily.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Don't let hyperscalers hijack digital sovereignty, EC told

European cloud providers urge EU legislation requiring genuine tech sovereignty through ownership and control, not mere EU presence, to counter American hyperscaler dominance.
fromTelecompetitor
4 weeks ago

Broadband Forum announces Wholesale Access project

Wholesale access has been inherently supported by the Broadband Forum's network architecture over the past 20 years, and this project takes the best practices from copper‑based broadband to reshape and evolve them for fiber and cloud networks.
Online Community Development
#digital-sovereignty
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

Europeans are dangerously reliant on US tech. Now is a good time to build our own | JohnnyRyan

Europe's digital and security sovereignty is compromised by deep dependence on US technology, payments, and weapons, creating economic and strategic vulnerabilities.
fromTheregister
2 months ago
EU data protection

Euro firms must ditch Uncle Sam's clouds and go EUnative

European enterprises are shifting sensitive data and workloads from US cloud providers to local sovereign cloud and on‑premises solutions due to geopolitical trust concerns.
European startups
fromComputerworld
4 weeks ago

Gov't IT spending seen as key to building Europe's tech ecosystem

European governments are shifting from US technology suppliers to open-source alternatives to achieve digital sovereignty and reduce dependency, with public sector IT spending driving this transition.
Miscellaneous
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

5G Standalone exposes European disadvantage

Europe risks falling structurally behind in 5G capability and innovation due to delayed 5G Standalone deployment, fragmented investment, limited mid-band spectrum, and low-price policies.
European startups
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Vodafone to use Amazon Leo satellites for cellular backhaul

Vodafone partners with Amazon Leo satellites to connect remote cellular base stations in Europe and Africa, eliminating expensive fiber infrastructure installation.
Artificial intelligence
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Local AI regulation enters into debate over reducing barriers to wireless infrastructure

Local and state AI regulations risk slowing 5G and broadband expansion, creating bottlenecks as surging generative AI increases data demand.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Nearly 5 million people missing out on 220 a year, broadband experts warn

Millions of eligible UK households are not claiming average £220 broadband discounts through social tariffs, leaving about £1.05bn unclaimed.
Tech industry
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

60% of homes now have access to fiber: Report

U.S. household fiber access exceeded 60% in 2025 with 11.8 million new homes, while deployment costs rose sharply, driven primarily by labor.
US news
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

2025 average price for internet increases due to new multi-gig offerings: Report

Multi-gig plans doubled in 2025, raising average internet prices by about $7 (nearly 5%), while mid-tier plan prices fell significantly.
#fibre-broadband
#full-fibre-broadband
#digital-networks-act
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

TELL US: How would you rate the internet speed in your part of rural France?

High-speed fibre rollout in France advances; rural residents are asked to report whether their internet has improved or remains slow.
Miscellaneous
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

European Commission considers unlimited spectrum rights

The European Commission proposes granting telecoms potentially indefinite radio-spectrum rights to boost investment, create a mature secondary market, and accelerate EU network rollouts.
Digital life
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

UK broadband revolution shows no sign of slowing down | Computer Weekly

Openreach's full-fibre network now carries more data than copper and hybrid networks amid surging UK broadband usage and rapid fibre rollout.
#eu-cybersecurity
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Closing the global digital divide requires low-band spectrum: GSMA analysis

Spectrum below 1 GHz could significantly boost 4G and 5G coverage in rural areas, according to the report from GSMA Intelligence. Rural areas depend heavily on low-band spectrum because it allows signal to travel further and penetrate better through barriers such as buildings. Rural residents spend twice as much time connected to low bands as their urban and rural counterparts.
Digital life
Miscellaneous
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

Eurofiber adds Netways Europe to its private 5G partners

Eurofiber and Netways Europe enable faster, sustainable rollout and lifecycle management of private 5G Mobile Private Networks through logistics, preconfiguration, and staging services.
Miscellaneous
fromTNW | Eu
2 months ago

Europe Inc: Brussels signals a new push to compete

The EU is proposing an optional 28th corporate regime, 'Europe Inc', to centralize company law and enable single-registration, faster cross-border company formation.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Europe set to treble sovereign cloud investment

European sovereign cloud spending will more than triple from 2025 to 2027 due to geopolitical concerns driving investment in homegrown cloud services.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Amazon says 7-yr wait for EU grid connects is holding up DCs

AWS has moved quickly to flood the European continent with its elastic compute fabric, but while it may take two years to bring a new datacenter online, securing power for the facilities can take up to seven years, Pamela MacDougall, who heads energy markets and regulation for AWS EMEA, said in an interview with Reuters this week.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

European nations gear up to ban social media for children

European governments propose age-based social media restrictions (typically 15–16) to protect minors from harmful content linked to rewired brains, anxiety, and long-term mental-health risks.
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