Finland to maintain printed nautical charts as back-up to avoid cybersecurity risks of digital navigation
FINLAND 11:34

Finland to maintain printed nautical charts as back-up to avoid cybersecurity risks of digital navigation

Finnish transport and communications agency Traficom said printed nautical charts will retain a significant role in navigation despite rapid digitisation, especially in terms of contingency preparations, supply security training and situational awareness. Cybersecurity risks associated with digital navigation and disruptions in GNSS systems highlight the need for independent back-up systems, it said.

Midgard Infra offers advance deals to use entirely diverse new fibre route from Oslo to Stockholm
NORWAY 10:59

Midgard Infra offers advance deals to use entirely diverse new fibre route from Oslo to Stockholm

Midgard Infra said work should start in the second half of 2026 on a new, long-haul fibre route linking Oslo in Norway with Stockholm in Sweden with diversity from any existing line. The company is already engaging with prospective customers and offering duct, Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) and leased capacity agreements with construction-phase pricing available to anchor customers who commit prior to build commencement.

Scion research highlights potential WAN cost efficiencies with emerging internet protocol
GLOBAL 10:49

Scion research highlights potential WAN cost efficiencies with emerging internet protocol

Swiss non-profit Scion Association has published new research underlining the cost-saving potential of its security-first internet architecture already deployed in the Swiss banking system. The Scion Internet Protocol is intended to boost security outcomes while maintaining interoperability with existing architectures such as IPv4, IPv6 and BGP (Border Gateway Protocol). Figures cited by the association estimate that investments to replace leased enterprise WAN connections with Scion-driven technology could

Honor to install Own eSim app on smartphones in GCC region
MIDDLE EAST 10:47

Honor to install Own eSim app on smartphones in GCC region

Honor has partnered with Own eSim to bring the latter's app to its smartphones in the GCC region. Under the partnership, the Own eSim app will come pre-installed on select Honor devices via Google PAI (Pre-Activated Install), enabling customers to access and activate global connectivity services directly from their devices with greater ease and flexibility.

Orange Money Jordan signs partnership with Western Union
JORDAN 10:45

Orange Money Jordan signs partnership with Western Union

Orange Money Jordan signed a strategic agreement with Western Union and its agent Musharbash Exchange. The three parties are working together to launch and develop money transfer services through the Orange Money mobile platform. Under this collaboration, Orange Money wallet users will be able to send and receive money transfers worldwide through the Western Union network. 

Ligga Telecom reports loss in 2025 on revenues up 7%
BRAZIL 10:42

Ligga Telecom reports loss in 2025 on revenues up 7%

Brazilian regional fixed broadband operator Ligga Telecomunicacoes reported a net loss of BRL 142.5 million in 2025, a substantial increase from the BRL 15.8 million loss in 2024. Net operating revenue grew by 7 percent to BRL 626.1 million. However, operating profit dropped by 73 percent to BRL 46.3 million, and gross profit fell by 14 percent.

TP-Link to open first flagship store in Malaysia on 22 May
MALAYSIA 10:39

TP-Link to open first flagship store in Malaysia on 22 May

TP-Link has announced plans to open its first flagship store in Malaysia on 22 May. Located at Mid Valley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur, the experiential store will showcase TP-Link's smart home, networking, and enterprise services.

Swedish telecoms and digital regulators PTS and Digg to merge as Digitisation Authority
SWEDEN 10:32

Swedish telecoms and digital regulators PTS and Digg to merge as Digitisation Authority

The regulator created by merging Sweden's postal service and telecoms regulator PTS with digital governance agency Digg on 01 January 2027 will be called the Digitisation Authority (Digitaliseringsmyndigheten), PTS said. When the new watchdog starts up, operations will continue at their existing locations initially. The government is attempting to reduce the number of state agencies in order to improve organisational efficiency, but merging Digg with the PTS should bolster digital infrastructure resilience

Swedish PTS declares 2G and 3G network switch-offs successful
SWEDEN 10:18

Swedish PTS declares 2G and 3G network switch-offs successful

Sweden's 2G and 3G network shutdowns in December 2025 have been successful, according to an interim report from telecoms regulator PTS. There were no major incidents, but some mobile phones could not make phone calls to 112 except by emergency roaming, even 4G-compatible handsets and those able to make regular voice calls. Tele2 and Telenor have decommissioned their 2G and 3G networks, and Telia and 3 Sweden have switched off their 3G networks, but Telia will keep its 2G network running until the end of 202

New Apple iOS feature restricts precision location data shared with operators
GLOBAL 10:11

New Apple iOS feature restricts precision location data shared with operators

Apple launched a new iPhone and iPad setting that obscures the exact location of devices connected to cellular networks. The "Limited precise location" feature is designed to apply limits on location data shared with cellular carriers, often collected in the process of tracking the user's connection to local cell towers. When activated, it configures the Apple device to withhold certain data from the network, for example only revealing the neighbourhood of its location rather than a specific street address.

Inmarsat connects Glaciar Pesquera fleet to NexusWave platform
ARGENTINA 10:04

Inmarsat connects Glaciar Pesquera fleet to NexusWave platform

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, said it has partnered with Argentina-based Ingenieros Electronicos Asociados (IEA) to deploy its NexusWave connectivity service across the fleet of fishing firm Glaciar Pesquera. The move aims to improve operational efficiency and crew welfare by supporting the company's growing demand for data-driven services.

Telia Norway to provide television and streaming services to 7,500 Modum Kabel-TV customers
NORWAY 09:57

Telia Norway to provide television and streaming services to 7,500 Modum Kabel-TV customers

Telia Norway said it will start providing television and video streaming services to Modum Kabel-TV, based in the town of Modum in the county of Buskerud. Their agreement will make Telia's TV and Telia Play streaming available to the local operator's 7,500 or so customers in Modum, Sigdal, Kroedsherad, Nakkerud and Tyristrand. Modum Kabel-TV CEO Sindre Andersen said its subscribers increasingly want more flexibility and easier access to streaming, and Telia Play provides exactly that.

CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 09:34

Africell deploys AI on DRC network

Africell is integrating artificial intelligence across its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to optimise network efficiency, eliminate fraud and accelerate revenue generation, ITWeb reported. Africell DRC CEO Kory Webster said it aims to improve customer service and support faster operational decision-making. Webster said the company's strategy is focused on increasing network usage and enhancing service quality rather than relying on tariff increases.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 09:32

Latin America tops global ransomware impact - Kaspersky

Latin America was the region most affected by ransomware attacks worldwide in 2025, with 8.13 percent of organisations impacted, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The figure surpasses other regions including Asia-Pacific at 7.89 percent, Africa at 7.62 percent, the Middle East at 7.27 percent, Russia and CIS at 5.91 percent and Europe at 3.82 percent.

SOUTH AFRICA 09:27

HostAfrica acquires zanode.co.za

HostAfrica, a provider of web hosting, domain and virtual private server (VPS) services, has announced the acquisition of zanode.co.za, a South African application hosting platform built around GitHub-based deployments, managed PostgreSQL and ZAR-denominated pricing. The acquisition extends HostAfrica's hosting offering beyond traditional shared, reseller and VPS products into a developer-first app platform aimed at agencies, software development companies and SaaS teams.

IRAQ 09:16

Asiacell sponsors Paris Saint-Germain

Iraqi operator Asiacell has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with French men's football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), marking the first time an Iraqi company has secured a direct commercial partnership of this scale with a major international sports franchise. Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Thani, group regional CEO at parent company Ooredoo, said Asiacell's partnership with Paris Saint-Germain reflects the bold, market-leading approach that the group champions. Asiacell will be a premium partner

BRAZIL 09:08

Telefonica Brasil confirms capital reduction

Telefonica Brasil announced it is going ahead with a new capital reduction. Approved at an extraordinary shareholders meeting held on 12 March, the amount of BRL 1.25171862845 per common share will be paid to shareholders on 14 July. This reduces its shareholders capital by BRL 4 billion, to a total BRL 56.1 billion.

GHANA 09:07

Ghanaian govt discusses DTT platform cost-sharing model with broadcasters

Ghana's ICT ministry has held a meeting with broadcasters and industry stakeholders on restructuring the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) pricing model. Minister Samuel Nartey George announced a shift from government funding to a sustainable, transparent cost-sharing framework among broadcast operators. The meeting focused on establishing a sustainable pricing model for channel carriage. George said introducing fees is necessary to sustain the platform but decisions will be taken in collaboration with i

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:59

Telphin adds chatbot recognition to PBX service

Russian VoIP operator and cloud services provider Telphin has added a new option to its PBX service Telphin.Office, so it can recognise chatbots picking up calls. The platform terminates the call instantly in such case. The option helps call centres focus on contacts with customers. The AI-based service is available for users of PBX and virtual telephone numbers from Telphin.

SERBIA 08:58

EU invests EUR 42.5 mln in Serbian internet networks

The EU has launched two major initiatives, WiFi4WB and the Rural Broadband Rollout, to significantly improve digital connectivity across Serbia. These projects, backed by EUR 42.5 million in EU grants, aim to provide fast and reliable internet accesss, especially those in remote areas.

POLAND 08:56

Polish telecom industry group KIKE appoints new board member

Polish telecommunications industry group KIKE has appointed Mariusz Siemiradzki as board member at the industry group. Siemiradzki will be responsible for technical advice and the development of new projects. Siemiradzki worked until January this year as deputy director at the operator Skynet, active around Warsaw. He is also the owner of the companies Hypervision and MGI and serves as board chairman at MGI. 

BRAZIL 08:55

Alares reduces losses after revenue and EBITDA growth in Q1

Brazilian regional broadband operator Alares reported a net loss of BRL 33.5 million in the first quarter of 2026, a 10 percent improvement year-over-year. Net revenue increased by 11.4 percent to BRL 248.2 million, adjusted EBITDA rose by 19.8 percent to BRL 117.1 million, and the EBITDA margin expanded by 3.3 percentage points to 47.2 percent.

ITALY 08:51

WindTre to launch World Cup Travel Pass bundles

Italian operator WindTre will launch a dedicated bundle for users travelling to Canada, Mexico and the US for next month's 2026 FIFA World Cup, reports Mondo Mobile Web. The Travel Pass Mondiali range, available starting 21 May, includes weekly, monthly and data only versions.

GLOBAL 08:50

ITU issues guidelines to support governance in digital markets

New guidelines from the International Telecommunications Union aim to help telecoms regulators capture social and economic benefits of digital and technology-led ecosystems. The best practice regulatory toolkit was formally endorsed by ITU members convening at the 2026 Global Symposium for Regulators event in Turkey, held from 12 to 15 May. 

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