Omnicom and Google launch AI-powered ads system in Middle East
MIDDLE EAST 09:24

Omnicom and Google launch AI-powered ads system in Middle East

Omnicom Advertising and Google have launched an AI-powered advertising system, combining Google's ABCD framework with Omnicom's proprietary creative AI to evaluate and optimise advertising before it goes live. The system, already piloted with UAE telecom operator Du, marks the beginning of a broader rollout across Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey, with plans for global expansion.

Transtelecom launches L2 VPN services on Starlink
KAZAKHSTAN 09:22

Transtelecom launches L2 VPN services on Starlink

Kazakhstan operator Transtelecom (TTC), owned by the Freedom Holding Group, has launched L2 VPN service on the basis of Starlink satellite internet and terrestrial infrastructure from SpaceX. Up up 500 Mbps with support for corporate VPNs is available using the solution.  TTC claims it is the first operator in Central Asia offering such a service.

LMT Group revenues up 14% in Q1
LATVIA 09:16

LMT Group revenues up 14% in Q1

Revenues of Latvia's LMT Group totaled EUR 83.1 million in the first quarter of this year, up by 13.5 percent year-on-year. EBITDA grew to EUR 22.8 million in the three months. This growth was driven by the steady increase in the number of customer connections, to over 1.53 million, as well as the targeted introduction of new, export-focused products, LMT said. The capital expenditure of the group was EUR 6.2 million.

Nokia selects Egypt as regional support hub for Middle East and Africa
AFRICA 09:13

Nokia selects Egypt as regional support hub for Middle East and Africa

Nokia has selected Egypt as its new support hub for the Middle East and Africa. By establishing a centralized operations centre in Cairo, the company aims to streamline regional activities and customer support. The hub will provide shared services, ensure effective time-zone coverage, and enable closer collaboration with customers and internal teams, supporting faster issue resolution, improved service delivery, and enhanced customer experience.

Telemach Slovenia boosts EON 5G speed to 300 Mbps
SLOVENIA 09:07

Telemach Slovenia boosts EON 5G speed to 300 Mbps

Telemach Slovenia is upgrading speeds on its EON 5G packages first launched in 2024, supported by ongoing network upgrades. These packages now offer increased speeds of up to 300/100 Mbps, improving the experience for streaming, gaming, and other digital services, the operator said.

Euskaltel cuts price of additional lines to EUR 3/mth
SPAIN 09:06

Euskaltel cuts price of additional lines to EUR 3/mth

Spanish operator Euskaltel (MasOrange), present in the Basque Country, has launched an offer to give existing subscribers the opportunity to sign up to additional lines at the special price of EUR 3 a month. The offer applies to all plans, ranging from 5GB to unlimited data, and lasts for a 12-month period.

Cohere to acquire Aleph Alpha to create Canada-EU sovereign AI powerhouse
CANADA 09:05

Cohere to acquire Aleph Alpha to create Canada-EU sovereign AI powerhouse

Canada's Cohere, developer of sovereign technology to deploy artificial intelligence while complying with local regulations and customs, has announced plans to acquire Aleph Alpha, a fellow sovereign AI developer headquartered in Germany. The partners aim to strengthen their respective sovereign AI ecosystems, focusing on the Canadian and EU markets, to compete more effectively on the global stage.

DIEZ and Volt UAE form JV to build AI-ready data centre in Dubai Silicon Oasis
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 09:00

DIEZ and Volt UAE form JV to build AI-ready data centre in Dubai Silicon Oasis

The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has announced a joint venture with Volt UAE to develop a new AI-ready data centre in Dubai. Volt UAE is the regional platform of Dutch data centre and AI developer Volt. The project will be located within Dubai Silicon Oasis, the DIEZ zone specialising in technology, innovation and knowledge industries. The data centre campus will span up to 60,000 square metres (sqm) and will be developed in two phases, the first one providing 29 megawatts (MW) of capaci

Poland signs contracts for cybersecurity projects at water companies in Kuyavia, Pomerania regions
POLAND 08:58

Poland signs contracts for cybersecurity projects at water companies in Kuyavia, Pomerania regions

The Polish government has signed the first cybersecurity contracts with 12 water companies, working in the Kuyavia and Pomerania regions, providing PLN 9.5 million in public support for security upgrade projects. The projects will be subsidised by the National Recovery and Resilience Programme. The total funding allocated in the Kuyavia and Pomerania regions is almost PLN 33 million, out of a national programme on cybersecurity at water companies worth over PLN 613 million.

T-Mobile leads fixed broadband, 5G speeds in Poland in Q1
POLAND 08:51

T-Mobile leads fixed broadband, 5G speeds in Poland in Q1

T-Mobile Poland had the fastest fixed broadband services in the country in the first quarter of this year, with downloads at 288.9 Mbps and uploads at 129.1 Mbps. Inea led by uploads (251.2 Mbps), followed by Netia (131.6 Mbps), T-Mobile and Plus (129.1 Mbps each).  

Ooredoo Oman and BeIN Sports bring FIFA World Cup 2026 to homes
OMAN 08:49

Ooredoo Oman and BeIN Sports bring FIFA World Cup 2026 to homes

Ooredoo Oman has partnered with BeIN Sports to offer exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming packages for its Manzili Home Internet customers. The offer allows customers to watch the men's football tournament in HD quality live via the BeIN Stream device, a plug-and-play unit for easy integration with Ooredoo's Manzili Home Internet network. New customers subscribing to the OMR 28 plan can access the FIFA package and device from OMR 1.90 per month on a twelve and 24-month contract. Customers on OMR 35 plans

Average DSL 100 Mbps price up 3.5% in two years in Netherlands
NETHERLANDS 08:48

Average DSL 100 Mbps price up 3.5% in two years in Netherlands

The cost of a 100 Mbps internet service in the Netherlands is not falling, despite new entrants in the market such as Hollandsnieuwe. The service costs an average EUR 41.58 per month over DSL and EUR 45.40 over FTTH in April, up by respectively 3.5 percent and 0.8 percent in the past two years, according to research by Telecompaper.

PERU 08:48

Entel Peru expands Starlink D2D alliance to mobile apps

Entel Peru has extended the satellite connectivity services offered via Starlink's network to a number of mobile applications in the latest phase of its partnership with the SpaceX company. After launching direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services for SMS at the end of last year, subscribers can now access apps such as WhatsApp, AccuWeather, X, Google Maps and AllTrails in areas without Entel terrestrial mobile coverage.

NIGERIA 08:39

Globacom releases new TV commercials

Nigerian operator Globacom has released two new television commercials, 'Road Trip' and 'Department of Imagination', highlighting how Glo fits into everyday life and pointing to a more connected and exciting future. 'Road Trip' depicts a family journey filled with laughter and real-life moments. When Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi struggles with poor signal, the difference becomes clear after switching to Glo. From that moment, everything changes as downloads, navigation and entertainment become easy.

NAMIBIA 08:32

CRAN and Namibia Statistics Agency cooperate to measure ICT sector impact on GDP

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) have announced a Memorandum of Understanding to foster closer cooperation in data sharing, spatial information management, and the development of Namibia's national statistical and spatial infrastructure. By refining national accounts, specifically the ICT sector's impact on GDP, the MoU creates a framework for exchanging information, developing spatial datasets, and collaborating on national priorities.

NETHERLANDS 08:31

Allianz Direct adds smartphone cover to home contents insurance

Allianz Direct has added smartphone cover in its home contents insurance for Dutch customers. This covers phones and other mobile devices against accidental damage and theft, both at home and anywhere in the Netherlands. Customers pay the first EUR 75 in damages and can receive compensation up to EUR 6,000 per claim. Damage incurred through normal or business use, or lost devices, are not covered. 

UNITED STATES 08:29

Telehouse announces 400G connectivity upgrade at NYIIX

Telehouse America has announced the launch of an infrastructure upgrade at the New York International Exchange (NYIIX). The new NYIIX Astron platform includes support for 400G Ethernet ports, with NYIIX planning further upgrades and expansion of its interconnection ecosystem in the future. Jose Guzman, Principal NYIIX Engineer for Telehouse, said the Astron platform and 400G connectivity support builds the "foundation for the next phase of interconnection growth". The upgrade comes as NYIIX marks its 30th a

SPAIN 08:29

Movistar Spain revamps second home fibre and 5G WiFi service

Movistar Spain (Telefonica) has refreshed its offer for existing MiMovistar convergent subscribers with second homes ahead of the summer season. Customers signed up to the MiMovistar Unlimited x2 and x4 plans can now switch on their connection on the days they need it for EUR 0.50 a day at speeds of up to 300 Mbps (maximum EUR 15 a month), EUR 0.67 at 600 Mbps (EUR 20 a month) or EUR 0.84 at 1 Gbps (EUR 25 a month). There is no minimum contract period and the service comes with a free Smart WiFi 6 router.

POLAND 08:25

PKP Intercity announces tender for VPN/MPLS internet services

Polish railway carrier PKP Intercity announced a tender for VPN/MPLS data services as well as internet services in certain locations. The contract has an estimated value of around PLN 2.4 million and will run for four years, starting from 01 February 2028. Bids can be submitted until 15 May.

POLAND 08:24

Polish police announces WAN tender

The Polish Police Headquarters announced a new tender on leased lines for WAN services. The estimated value of the contract is PLN 3.11 million, VAT excluded, and the duration is 24 months. The deadline for submitting bids is 27 May.

LATVIA 08:23

Bite Latvia to offer broadband at 1 Gbps to 43,000 households this year

Bite Latvia plans to upgrade its fibre-optic network for 43,000 households this year so they can receive broadband speed at up to 1 Gbps. The company said the investment in the development of fibre will amount to EUR 3 million. Bite Latvia also plans to deploy more than 50 kilometres of new fibre-optic lines.

FRANCE 08:23

Bouygues Telecom taps Eutelsat's OneWeb to deploy rapid response service for public safety network

French operator Bouygues Telecom has shared more details on the planned implementation of a rapid response protocol known as SRR (Solution de Reponse Rapide) within RRF (Reseau Radio du Futur), France's nationwide broadband network for first responders such as police forces and firefighters. The project has reached a new milestone with the delivery of new communications equipment to state agency Acmoss, which is responsible for the SRR contract.

RWANDA 08:21

RURA takes regulatory action over Canalbox Rwanda amid quality concerns

The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced regulatory action in response to concerns about the quality of internet services provided by Canalbox Rwanda following persistent customer complaints. This regulatory action follows a prior enforcement notice that the company reportedly failed to satisfy. RURA said Canalbox has been formally invited to a hearing to provide clarifications and outline immediate corrective actions.

POLAND 08:21

Orange Poland covers 180,000 households with fibre thanks to EU subsidies

Orange Poland deploys fibre-optical networks under the National Recovery and Resilience Progrmme and European Funds for Digital Development for two years. More than 100,000 households will be covered under the National Recovery and Resilience Progrmme this year. Projects under the European Funds for Digital Development programe will be completed in 2027, around 20,000 households will be covered. Orange Poland will receive more than PLN 770 million in EU subsidies for this purpose. The own investment will am

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