Bell launches new NaaS platform across Ontario, Quebec
CANADA 09:01

Bell launches new NaaS platform across Ontario, Quebec

Bell Canada has launched a digital platform called Bell On-Demand Network to provide business customers with full control, visibility and flexibility over their network connectivity services. The single-serve platform allows businesses to autonomously order, activate, manage and scale network connectivity, allowing them to quickly respond to changing business needs.

Rede Aberta, Asteo set up Rurix holding to pool rural fibre assets
SPAIN 08:58

Rede Aberta, Asteo set up Rurix holding to pool rural fibre assets

Spanish regional wholesale fibre operators Rede Aberta and Asteo Red Neutra have created a holding company called Rurix to coordinate their rural digital infrastructure and strategy. Asteo operates in Castilla-Leon, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura and Madrid, while Rede Aberta is present in Galicia.

Wildanet launches TiVo-powered internet TV service
UNITED KINGDOM 08:52

Wildanet launches TiVo-powered internet TV service

Cornwall-based fibre altnet Wildanet has become the first broadband provider in the UK to launched a Powered by TiVo internet TV service. Delivered over the Wildanet full-fibre network, the new service costs from GBP 8.99 per month (with a 24-month contract) and combines live TV, catch-up and streaming for customers across Cornwall and Devon, using a single TV box and remote. The TiVo platform provides access to free live and on-demand content from PSB streaming platform Freely, and popular streaming apps. 

SEA mobile operators' emissions rise 20% as renewable energy access remains limited - GSMA
ASIA 08:45

SEA mobile operators' emissions rise 20% as renewable energy access remains limited - GSMA

Despite stronger climate commitments by mobile operators across Asia Pacific, emissions in emerging Asian markets have risen by more than 20 percent since 2019 due to growth in connectivity demand and limited access to renewable energy, according to a report from the GSMA. The report also shows that mobile operators across Asia Pacific are making progress towards net zero, but greater access to renewable energy, enabled by energy market reform, is essential to continue on that path.

Cybersecurity company ZeroRisk raises USD 10 million
IRELAND 08:44

Cybersecurity company ZeroRisk raises USD 10 million

Irish cybersecurity company ZeroRisk has raised Series A funding of USD 10 million (EUR 8.6 million), reports the Irish Times. This will be used to support its worldwide expansion, project development, expansion of its workforce, and deployment of ZeroRisk technology with leading payment providers. 

Megafon gets support from advocate general in appeal against EU sanctions
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:44

Megafon gets support from advocate general in appeal against EU sanctions

The Advocate General at the EU's Court of Justice has proposed the court grant the appeal from Russian operator Megafon against its inclusion on the EU's restrictive measures lists, finding that the General Court erred in law by accepting the Council's listing of the operator without establishing a sufficient factual basis at the time of the initial listing. Megafon was listed on the grounds that it provided "direct support" to Russia's military-industrial complex. The Advocate General stressed that individ

Rostelecom-Data Centre revenues grow 9% in H1
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:41

Rostelecom-Data Centre revenues grow 9% in H1

Revenues at Russian data centre and cloud service provider Rostelecom-Data Centre, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, totaled RUB 38.2 billion in the first half of this year, reports RBC. The turnover grew by 9 percent year-on-year, and OIBDA increased 33 percent to RUB 19.5 billion. The key growth driver for the group was the B2B segment.

Scot-Tel tests Tarana G1 6GHz FWA platform across Aberdeen area
UNITED KINGDOM 08:39

Scot-Tel tests Tarana G1 6GHz FWA platform across Aberdeen area

Scot-Tel-Gould, Scottish wireless ISP (WISP), has partnered with Tarana Wireless to trial the latter's Gigabit 1 (G1) fixed wireless access (FWA) platform across the Aberdeen area. Under an experimental licence from UK regulator Ofcom, Scot-Tel-Gould will install new Tarana G1 6GHz Base Nodes across the area, and test four-carrier mode of the G1 platform. 

Anritsu partners with University of Pretoria to launch sub-terahertz research lab
SOUTH AFRICA 08:35

Anritsu partners with University of Pretoria to launch sub-terahertz research lab

Anritsu EMEA announced that the University of Pretoria's Carl and Emily Fuchs Institute for Microelectronics (CEFIM) has selected the Anritsu 220 GHz VectorStar Broadband Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) as the core measurement platform for Africa's only comprehensive sub-terahertz (sub-THz) measurement facility. By establishing this capability locally, CEFIM will give researchers in South Africa and the wider region access to advanced sub-THz measurement resources that previously required overseas facilities.

NCC deploys central device registry to block counterfeit phones
NIGERIA 08:34

NCC deploys central device registry to block counterfeit phones

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is ramping up enforcement of its Type Approval standards for Sim-enabled devices using an automated compliance framework. Operating under its mandate to ensure all imported and sold communications hardware meets national technical standards, the NCC will deploy its Device Management System (DMS) as the primary digital platform to verify device compliance and detect illegally imported hardware across Nigeria. The NCC said it has launched phase one of the rollout i

Eutelsat and Skynopy launch 'Global Akar' ground-station-as-a-service venture
GLOBAL 08:30

Eutelsat and Skynopy launch 'Global Akar' ground-station-as-a-service venture

Satellite operator Eutelsat and Paris-based spacetech start-up Skynopy have officially announced the launch of the Global Akar venture, under which the two partners will give clients access to a software-defined ground network for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services. The development follows an R&D phase that successfully demonstrated the technical feasibility of the project. This proof of concept was supported in part by the French government with funds from the 'France 2030' investment programme.

NEC Africa appoints new regional manager, COO to drive African growth
AFRICA 08:28

NEC Africa appoints new regional manager, COO to drive African growth

NEC Africa has appointed Phillip Nganga as regional manager for East Africa, entrusting him with overall leadership of the company's regional growth strategy and business operations. Nganga brings nearly fifteen years of institutional experience to the role, having served at NEC since May 2012. Nganga named Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Rwanda as prime markets for expansion, while emphasizing the need to scale local teams and channel networks.

ITALY 08:24

CoopVoce gifts two months of Digital Smart 100 rate

The MVNO of Italian supermarket chain Coop has launched an offer to encourage users to sign up to the Digital Smart 100 prepay tariff. Under the promo, anyone subscribing to the tariff after porting their number from any national operator will be offered the first two months for free.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:20

Yandex launches Alice AI assistant for business

Russian internet company Yandex has launched an AI assistant designed to handle work-related tasks: Alice AI for Business. It is suitable for companies of all sizes and across all sectors, from retail to construction, the company claims. The new Alice AI goes beyond assisting with isolated chores; it can handle complex, multi-step assignments. To complete these, the assistant utilises "agentic" workflows and integrates with various services - not only from Yandex but from other companies as well.

GERMANY 08:19

Bahnhof starts services on Open Infra's fibre-optic network

Bahnhof Naetverk has started to offer its products over Open Infra's fibre-optic network. Bahnhof has started to market only internet plans. Customers can choose from symmetrical plans offering upload and download speeds ranging from 250 Mbps to 8,000 Mbps. The company is offering a EUR 5 discount on the regular monthly price for the first 12 months of 24-month contracts.

EGYPT 08:18

Orange Egypt launches eKYC services for individual and enterprise customers

Orange Egypt has launched its electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) platform, enabling retail and enterprise customers to fully acquire, activate, and manage mobile lines digitally without visiting a store. The service allows individual and business users to activate new lines, verify user identities, view all registered numbers under their name, and request line deactivations online.

AFRICA 08:16

Westcon-Comstor elevates Bowes to MEA Alliance lead

Westcon-Comstor announced the appointment of Dorio Bowes as director, Comstor Southern Africa and MEA Alliance Lead, expanding his leadership responsibilities to include strategic alliance engagement across the Middle East and Africa. Bowes, who currently leads the Comstor business in Southern Africa, will retain responsibility for the region while taking on the additional MEA Alliance Lead role. His expanded remit will focus on strengthening strategic vendor relationships, improving alignment across market

SPAIN 08:03

Ganuza takes over as head of Spain's CNMC

Juan José Ganuza, a professor of economics and a renowned academic, has been sworn in as the new president of Spain's communications and markets regulator CNMC, replacing Cani Fernández. Ganuza is Professor of Economics and Business at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and an Affiliated Professor of the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE), where he has been a director and instructor of BSE's Master's Programme in Competition, Regulation and Markets.

SAUDI ARABIA 08:01

Zain KSA claims first carbon-neutral telecom tower site

Zain KSA has launched what it says is Saudi Arabia's first 100 percent carbon-neutral EcoFusion telecom tower site in collaboration with Huawei and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST). The project aligns with global efforts to lower the ICT sector's carbon footprint and supports Zain's goal to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42 percent by 2030. The new site combines renewable energy with advanced efficiency management, reducing base energy consumption by up to 33.1 percent and ad

INDONESIA 07:55

Zankore builds 100 MW Nvidia AI infrastructure in Indonesia, secures USD 3.1 billion financing

Zankore has announced it is building an initial 100 MW of Nvidia AI Infrastructure in Indonesia. Zankore plans to deliver Nvidia-powered cloud services to AI-native companies, enterprises, startups, developers and institutions across Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

SWITZERLAND 07:48

Switzerland proposes CHF 730 million fund for broadband expansion

The Swiss government is moving ahead with plans to set up a funding programme worth CHF 730 million to support the expansion of fibre-optic networks nationwide, in particular in sparsely populated areas. Following positive results from a public consultation last year, the Federal Council has drafted the neecessary legislation to start the public funding programme. The eight-year budget, expected to run from 2030 to 2037, is funded though fees collected for the use of mobile network frequencies from 2029.

UNITED STATES 07:39

American Tower raises USD 1.6 bln for debt refinancing

American Tower has raised USD 1.6 billion in new debt, to help pay off existing debt. The offering included USD 500 million in senior unsecured notes due 2031 with interest at 5.30 percent, USD 500 million due 2033 at interest of 5.56 percent, and USD 600 million in notes due 2036 with a coupon of 5.75 percent. 

SPAIN 07:37

Spain's Mediapro to rebrand as Imagina

Spanish broadcaster and media rights broker Mediapro has announced plans to rebrand as Imagina starting 01 January 2027 and invest EUR 100 million over three years in new initiatives. The name Imagina is already part of the company's history, having formed part of the Imagina Media Audiovisual holding company following the merger of Mediapro and Grupo Árbol (owner of Globomedia) around 20 years ago.

NETHERLANDS 07:34

KPN completes tender for perpetual securities, to buy back EUR 407 mln

Dutch operator KPN has agreed to buy back EUR 407 million of its EUR 500 million in outstanding perpetual capital securities. The tender offer was priced at 102.608 percent. The EUR 93 million outstanding on the securities will be subject to a mandatory redemption, as the tender offer exceeded the minimum 75 percent of the securities to exercise a call option. KPN is funding the purchase with its earlier issued EUR 500 million hybrid bond.The tender is part of its efforts to proactively manage its hybrid ca

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