RtBrick to offer virtual image of disaggregated software for operator trials
GLOBAL 15:55

RtBrick to offer virtual image of disaggregated software for operator trials

RtBrick has released a trial version of its disaggregated routing software available free of charge. Based on a virtual machine image, the trial supports customer evaluations to gain familiarity with product aspects such as command-line interface and API components, without needing to purchase a physical open switch to run the software from. The virtualised image is designed to emulate likely performance of RtBrick's platform in the end user's own network environment, including the fundamental architecture,

Vodacom Foundations commit ZAR 6 mln to flood relief in Mozambique and South Africa
MOZAMBIQUE 15:53

Vodacom Foundations commit ZAR 6 mln to flood relief in Mozambique and South Africa

Vodacom Foundations, in partnership with government agencies and humanitarian organisations, have committed ZAR 6 million towards disaster-relief efforts in Mozambique and South Africa, following severe flooding that has displaced thousands of people and caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure. The funding will support immediate humanitarian assistance, community rebuilding initiatives and efforts to help affected families begin their recovery. The commitment is made on behalf of Vodacom Group

Google merges Swiss, Austrian businesses in Alpine cluster
AUSTRIA 15:51

Google merges Swiss, Austrian businesses in Alpine cluster

Google Austria will be fully integrated into the 'Alpine Region' cluster in the second quarter of this year, according to a LinkedIn post of the country head Maimuna Mosser. Mosser will leave the company, and Swiss country manager Christine Antlanger-Winter will take over the management of the business in both Switzerland and Austria.

Orange Poland customers donate PLN 2.5 mln with charity SMS in 2025
POLAND 15:49

Orange Poland customers donate PLN 2.5 mln with charity SMS in 2025

Orange Poland said that its subscribers sent more than 500,000 SMS in charity actions in 2025, donating more than PLN 2.5 million in this way. More than PLN 10 million was donated by subscribers of the operator during the last three years. 

Niger's Arcep launches mobile monitoring platform
NIGER 15:48

Niger's Arcep launches mobile monitoring platform

The Niger Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority has introduced a real-time mobile network monitoring platform designed to ensure permanent market oversight across technical, economic, and regulatory dimensions, Ecofin reported. The platform relies on three integrated technical tools. The first, TRAFSCAN, provides automated and continuous collection of data related to voice, data, and SMS traffic, as well as generated revenues. This system gives Arcep a precise view of the market's economic perfor

Slovak Telekom drops Canal+ streaming service
SLOVAKIA 15:47

Slovak Telekom drops Canal+ streaming service

Slovak Telekom will drop access to the streaming platform Canal+ from 10 February. The companies terminated their distribution deal for VOD services. TV channels Canal+ Sport and Canal+ Action will remain in the pay-TV lineup from Slovak Telekom. 

Fitbit founders incorporate new venture to sell AI-driven family wellbeing software
GLOBAL 15:45

Fitbit founders incorporate new venture to sell AI-driven family wellbeing software

Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman have embarked on a new venture to commercialise an intelligent family care platform driven by ambient AI algorithms. Dubbed Luffu, their new company will initially be tasked with building a software app before expanding into related hardware devices specifically designed for families and caregivers. Luffu's concept aims to deploy AI working quietly in the background to collate diverse sources of household health data, producing briefings and summaries based on

Proximus director convicted in Casino insider trading case
NETHERLANDS 15:42

Proximus director convicted in Casino insider trading case

Proximus board member Franck-Philippe Georgin should step down from his position, according to a statement from the Belgian minister for state companies, Vanessa Matz. This follows his conviction in France for corruption during his time as CEO at the French supermarket group Casino. Along with other top executives, he was accused of manipulating Casino's stock price. 

Orange Slovakia revamps customer service app
POLAND 15:19

Orange Slovakia revamps customer service app

Orange Slovakia has launched a new version of its customer service mobile application My Orange, reports Zive.sk. The main change is an updated user interface, which, according to the company, is intended to simplify access to information about consumption, billing and active services. These changes were made on the basis of user tests and customer feedback, which indicated that navigation in the application was unnecessarily complicated for some customers, according to Alexandra Piskunova, the spokesperson

Hyundai picks Vodafone IoT to support connected cars in Middle East
MIDDLE EAST 15:18

Hyundai picks Vodafone IoT to support connected cars in Middle East

Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai, Kia, Genesis) has partnered with Vodafone IoT to deploy in-car connectivity to Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE in the Middle East. In collaboration with Vodafone IoT's network partners in the region, such as E& UAE, Hyundai will receive secure in-car connectivity that is compliant with local laws. Vodafone IoT provides Hyundai with its Global Sim+ service, which dynamically turns its Global IoT Sim into a local Sim. This offers local network credentials, data r

MTN Ghana invests USD 2 mln in government-backed 'One Million Coders' programme
GHANA 15:13

MTN Ghana invests USD 2 mln in government-backed 'One Million Coders' programme

MTN Ghana announced a USD 2 million contribution to the ICT ministry to support the government's 'One Million Coders' programme. The initiative is expected to accelerate the nation's digital transformation agenda and deepen youth skills development. The funding will help the government to train Ghanaians in coding and digital skills, equipping young people with competencies to participate in the digital economy and contribute to national development. 

Inmarsat provides NexusWave connectivity for new Auerbach ships
GLOBAL 15:13

Inmarsat provides NexusWave connectivity for new Auerbach ships

Inmarsat Marine, subsidiary of Viasat Communications Solutions, has won a contract from German shipping company Auerbach to install NexusWave across its fleet of new-build heavy lift vessels. The fully managed bonded service will deliver unlimited high-speed connectivity with global coverage for the ships, helping to keep mission-critical onboard systems operating at all times. The new ships are being built at China's Taizhou Sanfu Shipyard. 

POLAND 15:12

T-Mobile Poland discounts 5G smartphones with Unlimited plan

T-Mobile Poland has a promotion on two 5G smartphones in its shops. The Motorola Edge 60 Neo and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro are offered for discounted rates when connecting to the 'Unlimited Offer' from the operator by 03 March. The Motorola is offered for PLN 999, down from PLN 1,499, and the Redmi Note costs PLN 1,399, down from PLN 1,699.

GABON 15:10

Gabon's Arcep signs MoU with AGEOS to use satellite data to monitor networks

Gabon's Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gabonese Agency for Space Studies and Observations (AGEOS) establishing a framework for cooperation to strengthen satellite-based monitoring of telecommunications infrastructure nationwide, Ecofin reported. Under the agreement, the two institutions will use satellite imagery to track network rollout, ensure compliance of wireless infrastructure, and analyse spectrum use across the country, inc

POLAND 15:09

UKE names new spokesperson, spectrum lead

Polish telecommunications regulator UKE appointed Agnieszka Sobucka the deputy director of the Communications Office and spokesperson. Sobucka will be responsible also for internal communication at the watchdog. She earlier worked as CMO and spokesperson at the operator Emitel. In addition, Marek Lipski has been appointed the director of the Spectrum Department at UKE. He has worked in the Institute of Communications for four years and was previously at the operator Play for 16 years.

GERMANY 15:08

ProSiebenSat.1 misses FY profit target

ProSiebenSat.1 did not achieve the company's target for adjusted EBITDA set for the fiscal year 2025. The company expected adjusted EBITDA of EUR 420-450 million in 2025, a target already cut in November from its previous guidance of EUR 420-470 million. Now, according to preliminary and unaudited figures, the broadcaster expects the figure to amount to around EUR 405 million, on the back of weaker TV advertising in Germany in the last quarter of the year.

UNITED KINGDOM 15:06

Exponential-e wins BCU contract, appoints AI advisor

Exponential-e, UK provider of connectivity and managed services provider, has signed  a contract with Birmingham City University (BCU) to migration its existing on-premises phone system to a cloud-based solution. The new cloud contact centre system will help boost staff productivity and improve student interactions, supporting the university's BCU Strategy 2030. The 3-year contract was secured through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework, with an option for a 2-year extension. 

SWITZERLAND 15:02

Atos hires new Switzerland country head from Kudelski

Atos has hired Olivier Vareilhes as the new Head of Switzerland from Kudelski. In his new role, Vareilhes will be responsible for the strategic development of the Swiss business across Atos and Eviden brands, and for the expansion of cloud, cybersecurity, and digital services. Vareilhes joins Atos from Kudelski, where he most recently served as Vice President & General Manager EMEA, focusing on accelerating the business in France, and Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH), while expanding into new regions

GLOBAL 15:01

T-Mobile, AT&T Fiber retain pole position in H2 Speedtest report

T-Mobile US again recorded faster median download speeds than the other US mobile networks in H2 2025, according to the latest Speedtest Connectivity Report from Ookla. As in H1, it was ranked as the best mobile network overall and also had the best 5G network in the US, with median download speeds at 259.48 Mbps across all cellular generations, and 309.41 Mbps in 5G connections. The firm achieved a benchmark score of 81.52 in the Best Mobile Network category based on the Speedtest Connectivity Score, and a

JAPAN 14:53

UK, Japan agree new quantum, connectivity research projects

The UK and Japanese governments are strengthening science and technology research partnerships with new quantum and advanced connectivity projects. The investments were agreed during the recent visit of Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer to Japan. They have also agreed to hold the Japan-UK Joint Committee on Cooperation in Science & Technology for the first time in three years, and to launch a new space consultation.

ITALY 14:49

Tiscali discounts fibre and FWA offers

Italian operator Tiscali has launched a series of promotions covering its Casa-branded FTTH, FTTC and FWA offers, discounting monthly costs for new users. They start at EUR 19.90 a month for the first 12 months (EUR 25.90 thereafter) for Tiscali Casa Fibra Power and Casa Ultrainternet with pay-as-you-go calls and internet access at speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps on the network of wholesale partner Open Fiber.

UNITED KINGDOM 14:37

Reconome, Cellnex, Good Things Foundation tackle digital exclusion

Reconome, UK-based circular IT solutions provider, has announced partnerships with the Good Things Foundation and Cellnex to tackle digital exclusion and e-waste. It will work with Good Things Foundation to deliver 85,000 devices to digitally excluded Brits by June 2029 through the National Device Bank. The expanded partnership sees Reconome become the exclusive technology partner for the National Device Bank, ensuring a long-term, sustainable supply of devices. 

NETHERLANDS 14:25

Voys acquires Verbonden

Voys announced the takeover of Verbonden to expand its offering of VoIP services in the Netherlands. The share transfer took effect at the start of 2026, after the companies already worked together for several years. Verbonden is a white-label partner providing VoIP services to Voys customers under its own brand. Customers should see no change in service from the takeover. 

CHILE 14:25

Wom connects Punta Dungeness to 5G network

Chilean operator Wom has announced the installation of a telecommunications antenna in Punta Dungeness, a headland at the eastern entrance of the Strait of Magellan, as part of its national 5G rollout. The new site is part of the operator's project to expand service coverage through the connection of 366 previously unserved or underserved localities across the country.

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Background

2 FEB 00:45

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19 JAN 00:42

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