Evergent Technologies secures investment from NBA
GLOBAL 15:11

Evergent Technologies secures investment from NBA

Evergent Technologies, telco customer management and monetisation provider, has secured a strategic investment from the National Basketball Association (NBA). This investment comes at the same time as the NBA and Evergent extend their multi-year partnership. This partnership, launched in 2022, has delivered strong subscriber growth and worldwide roll-out of the NBA League Pass to more than 185 countries.

Telenor plans to extend T-We Boks III platform to Sweden and Finland
SCANDINAVIA 15:06

Telenor plans to extend T-We Boks III platform to Sweden and Finland

Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB) said that it is preparing to expand provision of its Android TV launcher for Telenor's television services in Sweden and Finland, after supplying it for the recently introduced T-We Boks III in Norway. Hardware and software were provided by KAON with Tech4home supplying the remote control. The T-We Boks III forms the foundation for a unified Nordic TV platform, with upcoming deployments planned for Telenor Sweden and DNA Finland.

Gigs appoints former Ayden exec as Head of Connectivity
GLOBAL 15:04

Gigs appoints former Ayden exec as Head of Connectivity

Global mobile connectivity platform Gigs has appointed Edgar Verschuur as Head of Connectivity. He joins the company from Ayden, where he was Global Head of Payments, and will lead an expansion into local consumer plans, enterprise connectivity and global roaming. Gigs powers embedded connectivity products for global brands including OnePay, Revolut, Netgear and Nubank. His appointment comes as Gigs looks to expand its presence in the US, UK and Europe, expand into Latin America, and strengthen partnerships

Illegal UK sports streams reached 1.6 billion in 1st-half 2025 - study
UNITED KINGDOM 14:55

Illegal UK sports streams reached 1.6 billion in 1st-half 2025 - study

The number of illegal streams of sports events (lasting over 90 seconds) in the UK reached 3.1 billion in 2024 across the Top 10 GB sports, rising to 1.6 billion illegal streams in the first-half of 2025, according to data from the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG). The 'GB National 2025 and 2025 First Half Illegal Streaming of Sports Events and Illegal Gambling' report, shows that spyware, malware, keystroke loggers and other ID/data theft mechanics were behind 89 percent of illegal GB sports views in 202

Fastweb repeats 'very strong' sustainability rating
ITALY 14:50

Fastweb repeats 'very strong' sustainability rating

Fastweb said international ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) ratings agency Standard Ethics has confirmed the Italian operator's "EE+" ("Very Strong") ethics rating as well as its positive medium and long-term outlook. The rating was awarded to Fastweb for having developed a sustainability governance framework inspired by the guidelines of the United Nations, the OECD and the European Union.

Ofcom opens investigation into AI companion chatbot service
UNITED KINGDOM 14:44

Ofcom opens investigation into AI companion chatbot service

UK regulator Ofcom has opened an investigation into AI companion chatbot service provider Novi to determine if it has complied with age verification requirements under the Online Safety Act. The Act requires sites allowing pornographic content to deploy highly effective age assurance technology to stop this content from being accessed by children. If Ofcom concludes that Novi has failed to comply with its obligations, a provisional decision will be issued. Novi will then be able to respond to the findings,

ETSI approves first cybersecurity standard for AI models
EUROPE 14:41

ETSI approves first cybersecurity standard for AI models

Europe has its first official standard for AI cybersecurity. The European Telecommunication Standards Institute has published the new standard, ETSI EN 304 223, providing baseline cybersecurity requirements for AI models and systems. Thanks to its collaborative work with national standards organisations, the standard has broad support from the start. 

Westcon-Comstor and Weblib strengthen relationship with AWS Marketplace deal
GLOBAL 14:29

Westcon-Comstor and Weblib strengthen relationship with AWS Marketplace deal

Westcon-Comstor has expanded its relationship with Weblib, a vendor of intelligent Wi-Fi services, through an AWS Marketplace agreement. The deal establishes Westcon-Comstor as the first and only distributor to privately list Weblib software products in AWS Marketplace. Partners in several markets ins the Middle East and Europe can now purchase Weblib's cloud-based, retail-oriented "smart" Wi-Fi service from Westcon-Comstor via private listings and sell directly to their customers, entirely within AWS Marke

Freely reaches over one million weekly users during festive period
UNITED KINGDOM 14:26

Freely reaches over one million weekly users during festive period

Everyone TV said the Freely PSB streaming platform reached over one million weekly users during the Christmas week, making Freely the UK's fastest growing TV platform in 2025. During the festive period, over half (55%) of Freely's one million weekly users accessed the service every day to stream content. Two thirds of Freely users stream all of their TV content. The free streaming platform is backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and 5. 

Community Fibre offers three months free with flash sale
UNITED KINGDOM 14:20

Community Fibre offers three months free with flash sale

London-based ISP Community Fibre has launched a flash sale offering free full-fibre broadband for three months. New customers switching to Community Fibre could save up to GBP 762 on their broadband bill compared to national providers. The offer is available until 23.59 hours on 02 February 2026. Customers can get 100 Mbps broadband for GBP 25 per month; 300 Mbps broadband for GBP 28 per month; or 1 Gbps broadband for GBP 32 per month after three months free, with 12-month contracts.

Altitude completes debt refinancing for fibre venture in Haute-Garonne
FRANCE 14:19

Altitude completes debt refinancing for fibre venture in Haute-Garonne

French infrastructure operator Altitude has announced a refinancing operation for the Fibre 31 venture created in the Haute-Garonne department to roll out and manage a public initiative network covering 280,000 rural premises. After securing the deployment contract in 2018, Altitude is now responsible for operating the open-access infrastructure under a 25‑year concession. It holds a 75 percent stake in Fibre 31, with the remaining 25 percent owned by its financial partner Banque des Territoires. Under the

Spotify raises subscription price in US to USD 13 per month
UNITED STATES 14:16

Spotify raises subscription price in US to USD 13 per month

Spotify is raising its subscription prices in the US, Estonia and Latvia. The standard price in the US increases by USD 1 from February, to USD 12.99 per month, both for existing and new subscribers. The price of a Premium subscription already went up in much of the rest of the world last October. Spotify's last price hike in the US dates from July 2024. 

IRELAND 14:12

Virgin Media Ireland signs up Irish rugby star with Six Nations coverage

Virgin Media Ireland has announced that former Ireland international rugby player Conor Murray will join Virgin Media Television's Rugby Panel, working as an analyst for the 2026 Guinness Six Nations Championship. The tournament starts on 05 February. Brian Gleeson, Head of Sport for Virgin Media Television, said he would provide "invaluable insight" into the modern rugby game and the set-up of the Ireland team. 

ANGOLA 14:10

Q-Kon partners with Sistec to bring satellite connectivity to Angola

Africa-based satellite communication service provider Q-Kon has announced a partnership with Angolan IT and telecoms provider Sistemas, Tecnologias e Industria (Sistec). Under the partnership, Q-Kon will support Sistec with its multi-orbit Twoobii services, which encompass both Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary (GEO) satellite technology. The offering is tailored to meet the demanding requirements of the enterprise market, maritime sector and on-demand connectivity applications. 

GLOBAL 14:05

Quantum computing company Equal1 raises USD 60 million

Equal1, Dublin-based quantum semiconductor company, has raised USD 60 million in a funding round led by the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF). Other investors participating in the round include Atlantic Bridge Ventures, Matterwave Ventures, European Innovation Council Fund, Enterprise Ireland, TNO Ventures and Elkstone. This brings total funding raised to date to more than USD 85 million. 

EUROPE 14:01

EU launches EUR 307 mln artificial intelligence calls

The European Commission has announced the launch of two new calls worth a total of EUR 307.3 million under the Horizon Europe programme's "Digital, Industry and Space" cluster to boost Europe's digital innovation and competitiveness. The initiative aims to advance the development of trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI), data services and technologies that underpin the EU's strategic autonomy in the digital field, said the EC.

AFRICA 13:56

Hayo enhances National Mobile Registry platform to curb SIM swaps

Hayo has enhanced its National Mobile Registry (NMR) platform to help governments and mobile operators combat the rise in SIM swap fraud and mobile theft. The new platform modules provide authorities with more control over mobile identities and device activity, enabling the detection and prevention of attacks that threaten citizens, national revenues and digital trust. The updated NMR includes advanced detection capabilities that identify abnormal SIM or port-out activity within milliseconds, enabling autho

GLOBAL 13:55

MediaTek updates flagship range with Dimensity 9500s, 8500 chips

MediaTek is expanding its range of processors for flagship-class smartphones with the new Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 chips. These products focus on delivering outstanding performance, efficiency, AI, imaging, gaming and wireless connectivity for the latest generation of premium phones. No word was provided on the customers for the new processors. 

KUWAIT 13:48

Zain selects six Kuwaiti graduates for 'Gen Z' training scheme

Zain Group has selected six talented Kuwaiti nationals to participate in the eleventh Generation Z (Gen Z) internal graduate training programme. The intensive year-long undertaking will offer participants exposure to AI tools, Big Data and analytics platforms. They will be encouraged to develop creative and systems thinking capabilities, enabling broader, more strategic approaches to problem solving as well as leadership and social influence skills.

GHANA 13:41

MTN Ghana deploys AI to detect and block fraudulent mobile money messages

MTN Ghana has deployed artificial intelligence to curb mobile money fraud, blocking fake transaction messages before they reach customers. Senior manager for fintech Abdul-Majeed Rufai said the system uses advanced algorithms to detect and stop messages that attempt to mimic official MoMo alerts. He explained that even altered message headers, formats or deliberate spelling errors often used by fraudsters to bypass security are flagged by MTN's AI and machine learning tools.

NIGERIA 13:26

Globacom offers 'Travel Saga' role-playing game

Nigerian operator Globacom has announced the launch of a premium gaming service called Travel Saga, exclusively to subscribers on the Glo network. The role-playing adventure game has been fully optimised for mobile access and provides console-style play on data-enabled handsets. Travel Saga involves fast-paced virtual journeys across iconic locations around the world.

SPAIN 13:26

Telefonica adds basketball and movie channels to satellite TV service

Telefonica Spain is adding three basketball-focused channels and two movie ones to the satellite TV offer of its Movistar Plus+ service, available in SD via the Astra 1N satellite. They include Dazn Basketball, Basketball 1 and Basketball 3, part of the operator's deal with the sports streamer and featuring live games from Spain's ACB league and the Euroleague tournament.

GLOBAL 13:22

Broadband Forum updates CPE model for improved power management and energy savings

The Broadband Forum has updated its specifications for customer premises equipment in an effort to reduce power consumption by the devices. The latest TR-181 update introduces new power management capabilities that allow for automatic shutdown of ports, radio or other networking functions when not in use on the routers and set-top boxes, resulting in significant energy savings.

SWEDEN 13:14

Telia mobile network comes top of Umlaut's Swedish benchmark test for 2025

Telia said it achieved the highest overall score in Umlaut's 2025 benchmark test for Swedish mobile networks and won in every category. This was the sixth year in a row that it came out top, it said. For 2025, Telia's mobile network scored 970 points of a possible 1,000.

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