ETSI launches EU digital wallet specification
ETSI has officially launched its first specification in support of the EU's digital identity wallet scheme, bringing to market an early technical foundation for supplying identity documents and personal attributes such as age. The specification release marks a major milestone for Europe's digital ID infrastructure, paving the way for interoperable and privacy-first wallets available to 450 million EU inhabitants.
ETSI launches EU digital wallet specification
ETSI has officially launched its first specification in support of the EU's digital identity wallet scheme, bringing to market an early technical foundation for supplying identity documents and personal attributes such as age. The specification release marks a major milestone for Europe's digital ID infrastructure, paving the way for interoperable and privacy-first wallets available to 450 million EU inhabitants.
Canadian govt announces social media ban for under 16s
The Canadian government has introduced new legislation to tackle online harms, especially those impacting children. The 'Safe Social Media Act' (Bill C-34) will make online platforms responsible for tackling harmful content and creating a safer online environment for Canadians. Social media services and AI chatbot providers will be required to implement strong protection against online harms; with a Digital Safety Commission of Canada being set up enforce the new laws and make sure that online platforms are
Canadian govt announces social media ban for under 16s
The Canadian government has introduced new legislation to tackle online harms, especially those impacting children. The 'Safe Social Media Act' (Bill C-34) will make online platforms responsible for tackling harmful content and creating a safer online environment for Canadians. Social media services and AI chatbot providers will be required to implement strong protection against online harms; with a Digital Safety Commission of Canada being set up enforce the new laws and make sure that online platforms are
Ericsson introduces 'AI in RAN' subscription designed to accelerate 5G radio and baseband performance
Ericsson is launching a software subscription that allows 5G carriers to leverage real-time artificial intelligence optimisation in the radio access network (RAN). Ericsson's 'AI in RAN' subscription rolls up telco-grade AI models applied across its RAN baseband compute processors and radio units. The service is intended to support migrations of 5G mobile infrastructure to AI-native operations without requiring significant spends on new hardware, helping carriers achieve optimised bandwidth, observability a
Ericsson introduces 'AI in RAN' subscription designed to accelerate 5G radio and baseband performance
Starlink adds EUR 10 'monthly kit fee' to Spain prices
Starlink has further increased the price of its three residential plans in Spain in response to rising global operating costs and surging demand for its service. The satellite internet operator announced on its website that new subscribers to its Residential 100, 200 and Max plans will now have to pay a "Monthly Kit Fee" amounting to EUR 10 a month when signing up.
Starlink adds EUR 10 'monthly kit fee' to Spain prices
MTN South Africa targets up to ZAR 6 bln in cost savings by 2029
MTN South Africa aims to achieve between ZAR 4 billion and ZAR 6 billion in savings by 2029 through a comprehensive structural reset, TechCentral reported, citing new CEO Ferdi Moolman at the MTN Group Capital Markets Day. This is a fundamental business restructuring rather than a routine cost-cutting exercise. Moolman explained that South Africa lacks the market depth seen in faster-growing regions such as Nigeria, and its main purpose is to secure cash upstreaming and anchor group dividends.
MTN South Africa targets up to ZAR 6 bln in cost savings by 2029
MTS starts offering QR payments in Egypt
Russian operator MTS has expanded payments using its QR code system to Egypt. This method is available through the My MTS app using a local QR code. Payments can be made from the customer's mobile balance or accounts with Russian banks. The minimum payment sum is RUB 1,200 and the maximum is RUB 400,000.
MTS starts offering QR payments in Egypt
Teleport deploys private 2G network for mining company
Russian company Teleport, belonging to the Nota Group, has completed test operations of a private 2G network deployed for the mining company Rosgeologia in the Republic of Sakha, reports Dprom.ru. The project is worth RUB 10 million. The project used 2G technology alongside a satellite link in a location lacking terrestrial infrastructure. Nota Group had previously deployed private 2G and LTE networks.
Teleport deploys private 2G network for mining company
Megafon launches backbone line based on 400G transceivers to connect data centres
Russian operator Megafon has deployed a backbone line on the basis of compact 400G tranceivers, reports RBC. The solution enables to quadruple the capacity and to reduce construction costs significantly. Compact transceivers from Russian company Neoros have been used for this purpose. The new line has interconnected data centres of the operator in Moscow.
Megafon launches backbone line based on 400G transceivers to connect data centres
Smart TVs dominate Portuguese streaming
The 'BStream' study by Marktest reveals that 2.9 million mainland Portuguese residents over the age of 15 years old (33.2% of the demographic) primarily access streaming services via "smart" television sets. This indicates that roughly one in three Portuguese people streams content on a smart TV. However, viewing habits differ among younger demographics, with those aged 15-24, preferring mobile apps slightly (53.8%) for streaming rather than smart TVs (53.2%).
Smart TVs dominate Portuguese streaming
Movitel Mozambique presents e-Office suite to INTIC
Movitel Mozambique has presented to INTIC (the National Institute of Information and Communication Technologies) its e-Office electronic office suite, reported Tempo. It aims to boost digital transformation using the document and administrative management platform to reduce the use of paper, increase efficiency and allow remote work management. E-Office enables the visualisation, processing and synchronised processing of documents on different platforms, promoting greater control, security and speed in the
Movitel Mozambique presents e-Office suite to INTIC
Nvidia, KKR and Vistra launch USD 10 billion data infrastructure venture
Nvidia has backed a USD 10 billion joint venture aimed at providing consistent access to capital for data infrastructure and related investments. The GPU and AI chips market leader will participate alongside the JV's pioneer, New York-based investment firm KKR, as well as the Kuwait Investment Fund and Texas-based electricity firm Vistra.
