Metodo wins bidding for Oi's fixed assets
BRAZIL 07:53

Metodo wins bidding for Oi's fixed assets

Brazilian operator Oi announced that Metodo Telecom successfully bid BRL 60.1 million to acquire the fixed telephony assets of the operator going through financial restructuring. Sercomtel also submitted a proposal of BRL 60 million, but Metodo's all-cash offer met the sale's conditions. The acquisition is still subject to approval by the regulators Anatel and Cade.

Maroc Telecom and EU Commission hold talks to advance digital sovereignty.
MOROCCO 07:52

Maroc Telecom and EU Commission hold talks to advance digital sovereignty.

Maroc Telecom and the EU Commission held a meeting on the sidelines of Gitex Africa 2026 to discuss digital sovereignty, MoroccoWorld News reported. They discussed safeguarding critical digital infrastructure, data governance, and cybersecurity to ensure sustainable technological development. Marco Telecom CEO Mohamed Benchaaboun discussed the matter with Henna Virkkunen, EU Commission EVP for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy.

Cape Verde's mobile base grows 1% in 2025 while internet subscribers contract
CAPE VERDE 07:50

Cape Verde's mobile base grows 1% in 2025 while internet subscribers contract

There were 593,338 active SIM cards in Cape Verde in December 2025, a 0.31 percent increase from Q3 2025 and 1.08 percent more than in Q4 2024, according to data released by the Multisectoral Regulatory Agency for the Economy (ARME). The mobile penetration rate was 114.1 percent. CVTelecom held 68 percent of the active SIM cards, and Unitel T+ 32 percent.

Italy's Council of State rejects TIM appeal on inflation-linked price hikes
ITALY 07:47

Italy's Council of State rejects TIM appeal on inflation-linked price hikes

Italy's Council of State has upheld a ruling by the Regional Administrative Court of Lazio in Rome on the legitimacy of rules introduced by communications watchdog Agcom regarding in-contract annual price rises pegged to inflation. The operator had challenged Agcom's insistence that inflation-linked price hikes must be limited to new contracts, among other measures.

Brazilian regulator presents AI apps for spectrum management
BRAZIL 07:46

Brazilian regulator presents AI apps for spectrum management

Anatel, Brazil's telecommunications agency, has showcased practical AI applications, including demonstrations and case studies, aimed at enhancing spectrum management. The project, conducted in collaboration with the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), seeks to forecast demand, optimise allocation, and improve spectrum monitoring to support technologies like 5G, 6G, and IoT.

NuRAN launches 4G towers in Cote d'Ivoire and 3G in Cameroon
COTE D'IVOIRE 07:39

NuRAN launches 4G towers in Cote d'Ivoire and 3G in Cameroon

NuRAN Wireless has announced that it has erected its first towers in Cote d'Ivoire, expanding its operations into another sub-Saharan African country. The new sites are equipped with advanced transmission technology and provide 4G coverage. The company also said it has begun deployment of 3G equipment in Cameroon to meet the increasing demand for both technological advancements and greater capacity.

NuRAN Wireless seeks to raise CAD 15 mln through private placement
AFRICA 07:31

NuRAN Wireless seeks to raise CAD 15 mln through private placement

NuRAN Wireless has announced it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement offering to raise up to CAD 15 million to be used for ongoing development of the Company's business growth and for general working capital purposes.

MyRepublic launches managed email security service for Singapore SMEs
SINGAPORE 07:28

MyRepublic launches managed email security service for Singapore SMEs

Singapore operator MyRepublic has launched MyRepublic Email Guard, a managed email security service aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore, targeting threats such as phishing, malware and business email compromise. The service is designed to provide email threat protection for businesses using platforms including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. It is based on technology from Check Point and is intended to detect and block malicious emails before they reach users' inboxes.

DR Congo signs MoU with China's Unicom Airnet for satellite project
CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 07:26

DR Congo signs MoU with China's Unicom Airnet for satellite project

The Democratic Republic of Congo's ICT ministry said that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Unicom Airnet, a subsidiary of state-owned China Unicom to advance its ambition to deploy a national telecommunications satellite, Ecofin reported. This initiative follows previous efforts to collaborate with Monacosat to bypass limitations in terrestrial fibre infrastructure.

A1 Belarus adds new Kaspersky subscriptions
BELARUS 07:25

A1 Belarus adds new Kaspersky subscriptions

A1 Belarus has expanded its line of subscriptions for security services from Kaspersky. Two premium versions have been added. The first enables protection for up to five devices and the second for up to ten devices. A free monthly trial is available, after which the subscriptions cost respectively BYN 12 and BYN 14.40 per month.

Ethio Telecom and Mastercard renew partnership
ETHIOPIA 07:24

Ethio Telecom and Mastercard renew partnership

Ethio Telecom and Mastercard have held high-level discussions aimed at advancing international digital financial services. The meeting brought together Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru and a Mastercard delegation led by Shehryar Ali focused on reviewing the progress of ongoing initiatives while identifying new opportunities to deploy financial services. The talks centered on deepening strategic synergies by integrating Ethio Telecom's digital payment capabilities with Mastercard's global ecosystem.

TelevisaUnivision launches offer to buy back 2028 notes
MEXICO 07:17

TelevisaUnivision launches offer to buy back 2028 notes

TelevisaUnivision said it has launched a cash tender offer through its wholly owned unit Univision Communications to buy back a portion of its outstanding 8.0 percent senior secured notes due 2028, which total about USD 1.44 billion in principal. The tender offer, open to all registered holders, is scheduled to expire on 06 May unless terminated or extended earlier.

CHINA 07:16

China Mobile unveils AI-based global strategy to support Chinese enterprises' international expansion

China Mobile has announced plans to deeply integrate its AI capabilities into the entire chain of its three core businesses, paving a digital and intelligent highway for globalization, featuring the integration of networks and intelligence, safety and reliability, and universal access across all domains for Chinese enterprises going global. These plans were announced at the recent China Mobile Digital Empowerment Cooperation Conference for Chinese Enterprises Going Global in Beijing.

MOROCCO 07:16

Inwi, China Mobile sign deal for private industrial 5G network

Moroccan telecoms operator Inwi signed a partnership with China Mobile International to deploy a private 5G network for industrial use, the first such project in Morocco. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of Gitex Africa in Marrakech, will see the network deployed on a 52-hectare industrial site in the Oriental region. Inwi will handle the design, commissioning and operation of a secure, high-speed infrastructure for one of China Mobile's major clients in the region.

UNITED STATES 07:08

Tubi launches native app in ChatGPT for personalised TV recommendations

Tubi, the free streaming service owned by Fox, has launched a native app within ChatGPT, to help viewers find something to watch in its library of over 300,000 movies and TV episodes. The company said AI agents are becoming a common way for people to search the internet, and the experience should work for streaming as well. 

GLOBAL 07:05

Anthropic hires former Microsoft executive to lead infrastructure efforts

Anthropic has appointed former Microsoft executive Eric Boyd as head of infrastructure, according to a LinkedIn post by Boyd and reporting by Bloomberg. Boyd, who spent nearly 17 years at Microsoft, most recently served as a corporate vice president leading the company's Azure AI platform. He will now be responsible for developing the systems required to support Anthropic's expanding AI operations.

SPAIN 06:53

Spain's Lowi adds HBO Max option for extra EUR 6 per month

Vodafone Spain's second brand Lowi has become the latest Spanish operator to add HBO Max to its pay-TV options, offering the service to all customers at the discounted rate of EUR 6 a month. Customers can sign up to the platform directly via the Mi Lowi app, and anyone subscribing will receive a bonus 100GB data bundle at no extra charge.

JAPAN 06:52

Digital Realty opens NRT14 data centre in Japan

Digital Realty has opened its NRT14 data centre in Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture, marking the third facility at its NRT campus in Japan. The site has been developed through MC Digital Realty, a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation, and brings the campus's total IT power capacity to nearly 100 MW. NRT14 is designed to support high-density artificial intelligence and high-performance computing workloads, with hybrid liquid and air cooling capabilities optimised for next-generation GPUs. The facility suppo

ASIA 06:43

Alibaba Cloud to deploy Qwen, Wan AI models across CP Axtra's workforce across SEA

CP Axtra, operator of wholesaler and retailer Makro and Lotus's, has selected Alibaba Cloud to accelerate AI adoption across its operations. Alibaba Cloud will deploy its Qwen and Wan AI models across CP Axtra's workforce across Southeast Asia.

GLOBAL 06:41

Meta launches Muse Spark model to expand AI across its platforms

Meta has introduced Muse Spark, a new large language model developed by its Meta Superintelligence Labs, which will underpin updates to the company's AI assistant across its consumer platforms. The model is currently deployed in the Meta AI app and website, with plans to extend availability to services including Instagram, Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp, as well as AI-enabled devices. Meta said the model is designed to support both rapid responses and more complex reasoning tasks, including multimodal inp

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:01

TTA supports first OmniAir-certified V2X security test equipment

South Korea's Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) has announced that V2X security certification test equipment developed by South Korean company Saesol Tech has been approved as OmniAir Qualified Test Equipment (OQTE), marking the first such approval globally in the security domain. The equipment is based on the IEEE 1609.2.1 V2X security standard and has been recognised by the OmniAir Consortium, a North American certification body focused on interoperability for connected vehicles. The certifi

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:58

Korea to mandate always-on data access in mobile plan overhaul

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT has outlined reforms to mobile tariff structures aimed at guaranteeing minimum data access across all LTE and 5G plans, as part of a broader policy to strengthen basic communication rights. Under the proposed changes, all data plans offered by the country's three mobile operators will include a quality-of-service (QoS) option that allows continued low-speed data usage after monthly allowances are exhausted, without additional charges. 

JAPAN 05:55

NTT launches GNSS device for stable positioning in cities

NTT Docomo Business has introduced an upgraded version of its "Mobile GNSS" high-precision positioning service, adding a new device designed to maintain accuracy in environments where satellite signals are obstructed. The new "Advanced" model incorporates sensor fusion technology, combining satellite-based positioning data with inputs from a nine-axis sensor that captures orientation, direction and motion. This is intended to address limitations in dense urban areas and partially obstructed environments, su

SINGAPORE 05:53

Microsoft expands Singapore offerings with data platform and cloud PC device

Microsoft has introduced a localised version of its Fabric data platform in Singapore alongside the availability of Windows 365 Link devices, targeting public sector and regulated industry requirements. The announcements were made at a public sector event in Singapore attended by government representatives and industry participants, where the company outlined measures aimed at supporting data governance, AI adoption and hybrid work environments.

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