M-Pesa partners with ADI Foundation to bring blockchain infrastructure to Africa
AFRICA 11:40

M-Pesa partners with ADI Foundation to bring blockchain infrastructure to Africa

The ADI Foundation has partnered with M-Pesa Africa to roll out blockchain infrastructure in African markets. Under the deal, ADI Chain will be deployed across Kenya, Tanzania, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Egypt, Lesotho and Mozambique, where the M-Pesa mobile money is available. The move will enable faster cross-border payments with stablecoin transactions, helping to manage currency volatility and provide access to new digital financial services.

MultiChoice Uganda launches free upgrade campaign
UGANDA 11:37

MultiChoice Uganda launches free upgrade campaign

MultiChoice Uganda has launched a new campaign offering DStv and GOtv subscribers a complimentary package upgrade for January and February. The initiative, titled 'We Got You', aims to enrich subscribers' entertainment experiences while easing the start-of-year pressures. From 1 January to 28 February, active subscribers, reconnecting customers, and new subscribers who pay for their usual package in full will automatically be upgraded to the next package at no additional cost.

Nos receives European patent for sustainable cork battery
PORTUGAL 11:36

Nos receives European patent for sustainable cork battery

Portuguese telecom operator Nos announced it has secured a European patent for a cork-based battery that utilizes energy typically wasted by TV set-top boxes. This solution was developed by Nos Inovacao in partnership with Cenimat, a research centre at Nova University of Lisbon's Faculty of Sciences and Technology. The battery efficiently captures previously dissipated energy using an electrolyte gel made from cellulose.

Sangoma provides Carrier Voice service to messaging and caller ID company Commio
UNITED STATES 11:26

Sangoma provides Carrier Voice service to messaging and caller ID company Commio

Sangoma Technologies has announced that Commio has chosen Sangoma Carrier Voice to support its customisable communications API platform for enterprises, SaaS platforms and contact centres. Commio supplies an RCS messaging service called InstantApp as well as a branded caller ID service under the name SignatureCalling. As part of the relationship, Sangoma will also use Commio's intelligent call routing voice services within its carrier operations, reinforcing a two-way partnership.

Brazilian antitrust investigates Meta limits on AI tools in WhatsApp Business
BRAZIL 11:22

Brazilian antitrust investigates Meta limits on AI tools in WhatsApp Business

Brazil's antitrust authority Cade has launched an investigation into Meta for alleged anti-competitive practices. The inquiry focuses on Meta's new WhatsApp Business Solution Terms, which Cade suspects could unfairly limit access for other AI providers and favour Meta's own AI tool (Meta AI). To prevent immediate harm to competition, Cade has temporarily suspended the new terms. The goal is to maintain the current market conditions while the regulator thoroughly investigates whether Meta is abusing its domi

STC Bank joins hands with Mastercard on international remittances
SAUDI ARABIA 11:20

STC Bank joins hands with Mastercard on international remittances

Mastercard announced a collaboration with STC Bank to bring the bank's customers in Bahrain – both consumers and businesses – greater access to cross-border payment services, leveraging Mastercard Move capabilities. STC Bank's customers will benefit from fast, secure and cost-efficient digital cross-border transfers from Saudi Arabia to 120 countries thanks to the agreement. Mastercard Move provides banks and non-bank financial institutions with fast, secure money movement solutions, both domestically and i

Brazil's Goias to roll out free Wi-Fi in 40 tourist destinations
BRAZIL 11:16

Brazil's Goias to roll out free Wi-Fi in 40 tourist destinations

The government of the Brazilian state of Goias is rolling out free public Wi-Fi in 40 tourist destinations across 28 municipalities. This initiative, spearheaded by the General Secretariat of Government (SGG), aims to boost tourism and local economies, particularly in areas with poor internet access. The project covers famous Goian landmarks like Terra Ronca State Park, Kalunga Community, Emas National Park, and Sao Jorge District. It will also bring digital connectivity to remote villages such as Pinga-Fog

A1 supports digital restoration of Serbian films
SERBIA 11:15

A1 supports digital restoration of Serbian films

A1 Serbia has digitally restored 41 classic Serbian films, as part of the A1 Kinoteka project. Until 21 February, the Yugoslav Film Archive and A1 Serbia are hosting the A1 Kinoteka Marathon, an event featuring free screenings of digitally restored films.

Starlink Spain doubles entry-level roaming data to 100GB
SPAIN 11:15

Starlink Spain doubles entry-level roaming data to 100GB

SpaceX has announced that subscribers to its entry-level Starlink Roam rate will now have access to 100GB of data a month at no extra cost, compared to the 50GB available previously. The company also now allows subscribers to continue accessing unlimited data at a reduced speed once their monthly bundle has been consumed.

Telekom Srbija acquires 80% stake in Mondo INC
SERBIA 11:14

Telekom Srbija acquires 80% stake in Mondo INC

Telekom Srbija has acquired an 80 percent stake in Serbian digital media company Mondo INC. This move brings Mondo INC's digital media ecosystem, including Firefly productions and its modern film studios, into Telekom Srbija's portfolio. This acquisition will enable Telekom Srbija to expand its offerings, particularly in digital services, advertising, and content production. This latest expansion further solidifies Telekom Srbija Group's presence across 13 markets and nearly 14 million users globally.

Boldyn activates 5G in more Tube stations, targets full coverage by end-2026
UNITED KINGDOM 11:02

Boldyn activates 5G in more Tube stations, targets full coverage by end-2026

5G is coming to more parts of the London Underground, Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks announced. They have activated mobile coverage in 62 of the 121 Tube stations underground, in ticket halls, corridors and platforms. Key stations including Euston Square, Cannon Street and Battersea Power Station have recently gone live with 4G and 5G mobile coverage, with more – including King's Cross St Pancras, Gloucester Road, Warwick Avenue and Vauxhall - set to go live in the next few months. In additi

Idemia's platform to support French communication system for first responders
FRANCE 11:02

Idemia's platform to support French communication system for first responders

Idemia has announced that its Secure Transactions arm (IST) has been selected to supply SIM connectivity services for RRF (Reseau Radio du Futur), a communication system for first responders commissioned by France's ministry of the interior. IST will contribute by deploying its eSIM mobile connectivity platform, compliant with eUICC (Embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card) specifications. The platform will deliver remote network management, enabling over‑the‑air (OTA) connectivity, and subscription mana

UNITED KINGDOM 10:58

UK media and entertainment industry expands by 8 percent to GBP 34 bln in 2025

The total value of the UK's media and entertainment industry climbed 8 percent during 2025 to a record GBP 34 billion, according to Omdia research cited by the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE). Home entertainment grew by 10 percent year-on-year to a GBP 5.7 billion, which was also an all-time high, BASE said.

UNITED KINGDOM 10:46

Exponential-e delivers internet services for 30 CPS sites

UK operator Exponential-e announced a new contract with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), to deliver internet connectivity across 30 sites in England and Wales for the public prosecutor. This is part of a wider strategy to move to digital operations at the public service, for easier and more secure access to its data. Thanks to the contract, the CPS can transition to the GovWifi public network, easing collaboration and on-site working with other government bodies, such as the police and courts.  

CARIBBEAN 10:32

Intcomex debuts AI-driven multilingual support across LatAm with Solgari

Latin American technology distributor Intcomex has announced the launch of an artificial intelligence-driven multilingual support platform across the region through its partnership with Solgari. The deployment integrates Solgari's customer engagement features within Microsoft Teams, allowing Intcomex's sales and service teams to manage voice, messaging and CRM interactions across Spanish and English in one unified workspace. The rollout began in Guatemala and will extend to additional markets throughout Lat

GLOBAL 10:22

F-Secure announces return of former chief strategy officer

F-Secure has announced the departure on 30 January of SVP for corporate development Antero Norkio to pursue new opportunities. It added that Jyrki Tulokas has been appointed as chief strategy officer (CSO) and leadership team member from 02 February. Tulokas returns to F-Secure from the position of CSO and CTO at Finnish e-commerce platform Verkkokauppa, which he has held since 2021. He had previously had spent over two decades at F-Secure in positions including CSO, EVP for cyber security products and cons

UNITED KINGDOM 10:20

Voneus takes up Netgem Pleio platform for video services

Netgem announced a new customer for its Pleio entertainment platform, the regional fibre operator Voneus in the UK. The collaboration will see Voneus offer Netgem Pleio to deliver streaming, TV and gaming services to its broadband customers. 

TAIWAN 10:04

OnePlus founder sought to answer Taiwan allegations under Cross-Strait Act

Prosecutors in Taiwan have issued a 'wanted' notice for the arrest of OnePlus founder Pete Lau, reports Taiwan News. Lau is being sought to answer accusations that his company brought more than 70 illegal engineering hires into its Taiwanese R&D subsidiary, funded using more than TWD 2.3 billion directed through a Hong Kong-registered entity.

UNITED KINGDOM 10:01

Antevia delivers private 5G network for Bath Rugby

Antevia Networks announced the successful deployment of a 5G private network at Bath Rugby's grounds. The network delivers high-performance connectivity across the entire stadium and fan zone, supporting a wide range of commercial, operational, and safety-critical applications on match days. 

ITALY 09:53

Italy's AGCM cuts Amazon competition fine to EUR 752 mln

Italy's antitrust and competition authority AGCM has heeded a ruling handed down by the Lazio administrative court last September and reduced the record EUR 1.13 billion fine imposed on Amazon back in 2021 to EUR 752.4 million. The regional court partially upheld Amazon's appeal and ordered AGCM to recalculate the original fine because the grounds for including a discretionary 50 percent increase had not been sufficiently explained.

GERMANY 09:45

Ionos inks partnership with German information security agency BSI to protect cloud infrastructure

European hosting provider Ionos has signed a strategic cooperation with the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) to strengthen the security and resilience of sovereign cloud infrastructures for public administration and the private sector. Under the agreement, BSI gains access to the architecture and operational processes of Ionos cloud platform. Ionos will exchange​ confidential technical information with BSI. Another pillar of the cooperation is the investigation into the use of post-quantum cryp

MALAYSIA 09:44

TM Nxera secures 280MW from TNB to power Johor data centre campus

TM Nxera, the joint venture between Telekom Malaysia (TM) and Nxera, Singtel's regional data centre arm, has signed a multi-year electricity supply agreement with Tenaga Nasional (TNB). This agreement secures 280MW of power for TM Nxera's upcoming AI-ready data centre campus in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, which is scheduled to begin the first phase of commercial operations this year.

GLOBAL 09:42

Meta starts job cuts at Reality Labs division - report

Meta is moving ahead with plans to cut over 1,000 jobs at its Reality Labs division, Bloomberg reports. This is part of a plan to redirect resources from virtual reality and metaverse products toward AI wearables and phone features. The job cuts were announced in an internal post from Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth seen by Bloomberg. It means around 10 percent fewer employees at the Reality Labs group, which has about 15,000 workers.

CHINA 09:35

ZTE, China Telecom launch Air-Space-Ground-Intelligence emergency communications system

ZTE and China Telecom have jointly built an integrated Air-Space-Ground-Intelligence Emergency System for disaster response. This integrated Air-Space-Ground-Intelligence emergency communications system covers the golden 72 hours, and provides support from large UAV aerial base stations to backpack micro stations and nomadic mobile stations, enabling connectivity and intelligent command, ZTE said.

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