Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Vodafone, CUJO AI, CityFibre, GoNetspeed, among others.
Vodafone Deploys CUJO AI Network Intelligence Across European Broadband Infrastructure
Vodafone Group has selected CUJO AI’s Quality of Outcome technology for deployment across several European fixed-broadband networks. The system is intended to operate across millions of customer broadband gateways, measuring how network performance affects individual applications rather than relying exclusively on speed and latency statistics. Vodafone has already deployed the technology in one live broadband network, with further European expansion underway. The platform evaluates application-specific performance for gaming, video conferencing and cloud services. Vodafone has also tested the system alongside Low Latency DOCSIS technology. CUJO AI’s broader intelligence platform operates across 63 million homes and supports approximately 72,000 device models. The deployment adds application-aware monitoring to Vodafone’s broadband network management capabilities.
CityFibre Reaches 1.1 Million Fiber Connections as UK Network Covers 4.8 Million Premises
CityFibre has reported 1.108 million cumulative customer connections across its UK full-fiber network, representing 52 percent annual growth. The company’s infrastructure now passes 4.8 million premises, with approximately 4.6 million ready for service. CityFibre added 260,000 consumer connections during the first nine months of 2026, up 23 percent year on year. Network penetration has exceeded 26 percent. Revenue for January–September reached £164 million, increasing 36 percent, while adjusted EBITDA rose to £60 million. CityFibre is also restructuring its financing arrangements to support further network expansion and potential acquisitions. Shareholders previously proposed a £900 million equity commitment, although additional financing discussions remain ongoing.
GoNetspeed Announces $23 Million FTTH Expansion Covering 17,500 Customers in Massachusetts
US fiber broadband provider GoNetspeed has announced a privately financed $23 million fiber-to-the-home expansion in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The planned network will make symmetrical multi-gigabit broadband available to more than 17,500 residents and businesses, with speeds reaching 6 Gbps. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with customer activations starting as individual sections are completed. GoNetspeed also plans to connect municipal facilities located within the deployment footprint. Haverhill forms part of the company’s broader $250 million initial Massachusetts investment, covering nearly 30 communities. The operator currently provides fiber broadband across 11 US states, offering symmetrical residential and business connections ranging from 500 Mbps to 6 Gbps.
IPS Targets ¥5.49 Billion Funding for CANDLE Subsea Cable Landing in Japan
Japanese telecommunications company IPS has approved a share issuance intended to raise up to ¥5.49 billion for a new submarine cable branch and landing station in Wakayama Prefecture. The company plans to issue 1,263,500 new shares, with an additional allotment of up to 189,500 shares. The Wakayama project has an estimated total investment of approximately ¥23 billion, including potential partner contributions. The infrastructure will connect to the 8,000-km CANDLE submarine cable, linking Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. CANDLE’s main system is scheduled for completion in 2028. IPS expects to deploy the proposed financing toward the Wakayama infrastructure through the fiscal year ending March 2030.