E& and TM Forum launch white paper as E& UAE secures running on ODA Status
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 09:30

E& and TM Forum launch white paper as E& UAE secures running on ODA Status

E& UAE and TM Forum have published a whitepaper titled 'Building a Future-Ready Ecosystem: E& UAE's Adoption of TM Forum Open Digital Architecture' to highlight the operator's achievement of Running on ODA (RoODA) status. This formally recognises that ODA is deployed and operating in live production environments. The paper sets out the transformation of e& UAE's technology from legacy monolithic systems into a modular, cloud-native, API-first digital platform.

Samsung TV Plus adds two channels to Spain offer
SPAIN 09:20

Samsung TV Plus adds two channels to Spain offer

Samsung has announced the addition of two new channels to its Smart TV streaming service Samsung TV Plus in Spain. They include Ubeat Lite, with music and video game content aimed at Generation Z viewers, plus Inter 24/7, the official channel of Inter Milan, with interviews, behind-the-scenes reports, specials on the club's history and additional exclusive programming on the Italian Serie A side.

Senegal's regulator issues formal warning on illegal Wi-Fi services
SENEGAL 09:18

Senegal's regulator issues formal warning on illegal Wi-Fi services

Telecom authority ARTP is warning people who operate illegal Wi‑Fi services in Senegal to stop their activities or face sanctions. Commonly called 'community Wi-Fi', this type of service has been found on sale in several parts of the country, often powered by Starlink antennas. The regulator reiterated that operating such services without the appropriate authorisation is punishable by law with a prison term and a fine.

Cisco survey finds growing enterprise reliance on wireless infrastructure as 80% of decision-makers spend more
GLOBAL 09:11

Cisco survey finds growing enterprise reliance on wireless infrastructure as 80% of decision-makers spend more

Cisco has published the first iteration of its 'State of Wireless Report' survey, which found 80 percent of enterprise participants had upped investments in wireless networking over the past five years. A similar proportion, 82 percent, predicted continued budget increases in the next four to five years, reflecting increased reliance on wireless infrastructure to keep pace with various operational scenarios, including wider deployments of IoT and smart devices (63 percent), user mobility and bring-your-devi

WDC Networks reports 13% revenue growth in 2025
BRAZIL 09:10

WDC Networks reports 13% revenue growth in 2025

Brazil's WDC Networks closed 2025 with BRL 871.8 million in net revenue, marking a 12.9 percent increase from the previous year. This growth was primarily fueled by its digital infrastructure segments, with significant contributions from data centres, cybersecurity, and B2B solutions for internet providers. The company also boasted a healthy cash position of BRL 172 million, up 68.6 percent, as it reduced exposure to capital-intensive operations.

Mobile Vikings Poland offers porting promo with 1,000 GB monthly bonus for a year
POLAND 09:09

Mobile Vikings Poland offers porting promo with 1,000 GB monthly bonus for a year

Polish MVNO Mobile Vikings has introduced a promotion to customers porting a number to its network, offering twelve monthly bonuses of 1,000 GB and services for PLN 1 during the first month. The promotion is valid when connecting to selected tariffs until 30 June.

Antik adds BBC First to pay-TV lineup, offers nature channels in open window
SLOVAKIA 09:08

Antik adds BBC First to pay-TV lineup, offers nature channels in open window

Slovak operator Antik has added the channel BBC First to its pay-TV lineup, reports Zive. The channel is available under the Premium package, costing EUR 7.88 monthly.

Tiscali introduces convergent plan with 350GB of 5G data
ITALY 09:07

Tiscali introduces convergent plan with 350GB of 5G data

The Tiscali Mobile MVNO of Sardinia-based operator Tessellis (formerly Gruppo Tiscali) has unveiled a new convergent plan with gigabit fibre and 350GB of data at 5G speeds for under EUR 34 a month. The offer, dubbed Casa Home Safe + Mobile 350 Pro 5G, comes with fibre broadband at speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps where available, unlimited calls, plus a mobile line with the 350GB data bundle and 100 SMS for EUR 33.80 a month.

Presight signs digital modernisation MoUs with govts of Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire and Gabon
BURKINA FASO 09:02

Presight signs digital modernisation MoUs with govts of Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire and Gabon

G42 subsidiary Presight has signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the governments of Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire and Gabon to support their national digital transformation initiatives. The three agreements expand Presight's growing portfolio of operations across the continent. Presight will work with national institutions to deploy intelligent digital systems that integrate data, analytics and automation with public sector operations, enhancing the delivery of government services.

Brightspeed, Kinetic execs join USTelecom board
UNITED STATES 09:00

Brightspeed, Kinetic execs join USTelecom board

USTelecom - The Broadband Association, the lobby group for telecom operators in the US, has added two new members to its board of directors. They are John Harrobin, President of Kinetic at Uniti Group, and Pamela Sherwood, the VP for Regulatory Law & Government Programs and deputy general counsel at Brightspeed. Both are regional wireline operators active in the transition to fibre networks. 

Netherlands e-commerce dips 1% in 2025 to EUR 35.7 billion
NETHERLANDS 08:55

Netherlands e-commerce dips 1% in 2025 to EUR 35.7 billion

E-commerce in the Netherlands was down by 1 percent in 2025 to EUR 35.7 billion, with the number of transactions was little changed at 347 million, according to the industry group Thuiswinkel.org. The small drop was attributed to less spending on events and travel online. The research also shows people shopping more from their smartphone, with mobile devices accounting for 41 percent of all online purchases, an increase of 5 percentage points from 2024. Desktop computers dropped to 45 percent of purchases f

Orange Money Botswana signs up Taxi Association to DuelaEasy for fare payments
BOTSWANA 08:47

Orange Money Botswana signs up Taxi Association to DuelaEasy for fare payments

Orange Money Botswana has entered a nationwide partnership with the Taxi Association, which will lead to large-scale branding of taxis and kombis (passenger vans). It is based on the DuelaEasy digital payment service, which lets customers pay directly from their Orange Money accounts using their mobile phones. The service will now be accepted by participating taxis and combis.

NETHERLANDS 08:41

Netherlands sees small drop in digging accidents in 2025 but problems persist

The number of underground digging accidents in the Netherlands fell slightly in 2025 but remains a common problem, with an average 130 incidents per day. According to an annual report from the digital infrastructure agency, the total number of instances of damage during excavation works reached 47,383, down slightly from around 50,000 in 2024. The cost of repairs for the incidents reached EUR 48 million, less than the EUR 57.6 million in damages the previous year. 

RWANDA 08:37

Rwandan and South Sudanese governments discuss collaborating on emerging technologies

Rwandan ICT minister Paula Ingabire has held talks with her South Sudan counterpart, Ateny Wek Ateny, to explore collaborating on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. A main topic was a planned memorandum of understanding (MOU) to guide their joint work for mutual benefit. The discussions also focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas such as capacity building, knowledge exchange and collaboration in other emerging technologies. Both ministers highlighted th

BELGIUM 08:28

Telenet delivers 5G network slice for Colruyt trial of unmanned delivery vehicle

Telenet Business announced its participation in a trial of an unmanned delivery vehicle in Leuven. The project will run from mid-May to August delivering groceries for the supermarket chain Colruyt. Telenet's 5G network provides the connectivity between the vehicle and a remote pilot operation.

ITALY 08:25

Italy's Ops! Mobile upgrades all users to full 5G speeds

Italian MVNO Ops! Mobile has upgraded all of its plans to full 5G speeds of up to 2 Gbps (download) and 200 Mbps (upload) at no extra cost to customers. The operator launched 5G at the end of last year on the Fastweb+Vodafone network, albeit via an initial two dedicated plans.

FRANCE 08:18

Bouygues Telecom secures ISO energy certification for mobile network

French operator Bouygues Telecom has been awarded ISO 50001 certification for energy management following an audit of its mobile network by Bureau Veritas. This achievement supports the company's environmental roadmap and builds on the ISO 50001 certifications already earned by the data centre facilities in Montigny le Bretonneux, the tech hub in Meudon la Foret, and the customer support centre in Bourges. Bouygues Telecom said that, when combined, these ISO 50001-compliant assets account for over 85 percen

UNITED STATES 08:14

FCC hands Voxbeam USD 4.5 mln penalty over unauthorised foreign provider calls

The Federal Communications Commission has provisionally imposed a USD 4.5 million penalty on US-based call termination provider Voxbeam, after an investigation found Voxbeam processed inbound call traffic from a Czech client carrying spoof phone numbers mimicking major US banks. The proposed fine is a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, which serves as a formal allegation advising an investigated company of a legal breach and the proposed monetary penalty. Voxbeam will have a chance to respond to t

PHILIPPINES 08:12

Converge boosts FiberX speeds to support subscribers amid rising fuel costs

Philippines operator Converge ICT has increased internet speeds available to its FiberX tariff plan subscribers. Converge has upgraded the broadband speed of its flagship FiberX plans by 50 Mbps. The speed boost will initially be provided for a period of one month or until 30 April, and will apply to both existing and new subscribers.

ITALY 08:12

TIM offers day of unlimited 5G data over Easter

Telecom Italia (TIM) has launched an Easter-themed offer that gives customers the opportunity to consume unlimited data at 5G speeds for one day from 03 to 07 April. Under the offer, customers can access all-you-can-eat data for a day by activating the "Unlimited Giga 5G x 1 day" promo sent via SMS or the MyTIM app.

GLOBAL 08:12

OpenAI lowers ChatGPT Business price, adds Codex pay-as-you-go option

OpenAI is lowering the price of its ChatGPT Business monthly subscription, to USD 20 per seat from USD 25 previously. This comes with a change to charging for its Codex coding tool. The ChatGPT Business subscription has a cap on the amount of Codex use, but customers can get expanded access to the AI coding tool by paying per token. OpenAI said this should make it easier to use Codex on a project basis, while the ChatGPT Business plan becomes more attractive in price. 

INDIA 08:02

Vivo launches V70 FE smartphone in India

Vivo has unveiled the vivo V70 FE smartphone in India. The device features a 200-megapixel OIS Ultra-Clear Main Camera with an AI Photography Suite2, a northern lights-inspired design with Vivo's First Darkness Glow Technology. Powered by OriginOS 6, the V70 FE also inclues a 7000 mAh battery.

IRELAND 07:58

Eir cleared to take over Imagine's 2.3GHz licence

Eir has received clearance from ComReg to take over additional spectrum rights in the 2.3 GHz band from BCP IV Telecommunications Opco, the former Imagine Communications. After a public consultation and market analysis, the regulator found the transfer of the rights to Eir would not significantly lessen competition on the mobile market. Eir remains the smallest of the three mobile network operators by customer numbers and would also still be below the overall spectrum cap in the market after the deal. The t

KENYA 07:56

Safaricom improves network quality in CA report for 2024-25

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has reported an improvement in mobile operator Safaricom's network quality, ranking it as the top mobile network operator for the 2024-2025 financial year. Safaricom achieved an 89.72 percent score in the latest Quality of Service report from the CA. Despite a general decline in overall network quality due to high demand, Safaricom maintained high compliance standards and marginally improved its performance. It achieved a 90.36 percent score in end-to-end drive tes

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