European consortium achieves first 5G NTN transmission with Hispasat
A European research consortium has announced the completion of a Horizon Europe-funded project called Trantor (5G+ evoluTion to mutioRbitAl multibaNd neTwORks) aimed at advancing 5G Advanced and pre-6G satellite networks. Milestones achieved during the three-year programme included the first successful 5G NTN (non-terrestrial network) transmission in Europe using a Hispasat satellite.
European consortium achieves first 5G NTN transmission with Hispasat
A European research consortium has announced the completion of a Horizon Europe-funded project called Trantor (5G+ evoluTion to mutioRbitAl multibaNd neTwORks) aimed at advancing 5G Advanced and pre-6G satellite networks. Milestones achieved during the three-year programme included the first successful 5G NTN (non-terrestrial network) transmission in Europe using a Hispasat satellite.
Orange receives bids for minority stake in French data centre activities - report
Orange is pursuing the sale of a minority stake in the business that operates its data centres in France, according to information gathered by L'informe. This operation would support the group's strategic priorities by raising capital for planned AI investments. Among the candidates involved in the bidding process, New Zealand-based infrastructure asset manager Morrison is reportedly favoured over rivals Vauban Infrastructure Partners and Macquarie. Orange, which has declined to comment on the matter, took
Orange receives bids for minority stake in French data centre activities - report
Orange is pursuing the sale of a minority stake in the business that operates its data centres in France, according to information gathered by L'informe. This operation would support the group's strategic priorities by raising capital for planned AI investments. Among the candidates involved in the bidding process, New Zealand-based infrastructure asset manager Morrison is reportedly favoured over rivals Vauban Infrastructure Partners and Macquarie. Orange, which has declined to comment on the matter, took
EU court dismisses Apple appeals against 'gatekeeper' status on App Store and iOS
The EU's General Court has rejected a series of appeals lodged by Apple against its designation as a "gatekeeper" in relation to the App Store and mobile operating system iOS under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple lodged its appeals back in January 2024 in response to the European Commission's September 2023 ruling that the company was subject to the DMA's rules for its mobile platforms. Last year it was fined EUR 500 million for failure to implement fully the requirements of the law, which has als
EU court dismisses Apple appeals against 'gatekeeper' status on App Store and iOS
EU rolls out AI cybersecurity action plan
The European Commission has published its latest Action Plan to address cutting-edge AI's implications for cybersecurity. Its Cybersecurity and AI Action Plan aims to tackle malign AI deployments used to automate cyber attacks, increase scale and surface vulnerabilities, while also promoting leading AI threat prevention technology. The plan draws on the EU's existing legal framework, including the AI Act and Cyber Resilience Act, with the goal of harmonising policy across EU agencies, member states and indu
EU rolls out AI cybersecurity action plan
Telenor to buy Bahnhof for SEK 6 bln to bolster Swedish broadband market share
Telenor Group said it has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Swedish broadband provider Bahnhof in a transaction giving the company a SEK 6.1 billion enterprise value. This will increase Telenor's consumer subscriber market share from approximately 15 percent to about 27 percent and make it Sweden's second-largest fixed broadband provider. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and will trigger a mandatory cash buy-out offer.
Telenor to buy Bahnhof for SEK 6 bln to bolster Swedish broadband market share
Virgin Media fined GBP 28 mln over contract cancellation practices
UK regulator Ofcom has fined Virgin Media GBP 28 million after finding the operator repeatedly made it unnecessarily difficult for customers to cancel their contracts, with millions of calls likely mishandled between January 2022 and September 2024. The regulator said Virgin Media's retention processes subjected customers to unreasonable effort, hassle and delays when attempting to switch providers, in breach of Ofcom's consumer protection rules.
Virgin Media fined GBP 28 mln over contract cancellation practices
Telstra blames software defect for nationwide mobile outage
A software defect in Telstra's network timing systems caused a nationwide outage in Australia that disrupted mobile voice and data services, payment terminals and transport networks. The carrier said the issue had been fully resolved by 4pm AEST, although some customers may still need to restart their devices to reconnect. Chief financial officer Michael Ackland said the issue was first identified at about 4.30am AEST and was traced to multiple network nodes responsible for synchronising time across the ope
Telstra blames software defect for nationwide mobile outage
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked to take place in London on 22 July
Samsung Electronics announced that its next Galaxy Unpacked will take place in London on 22 July. The Galaxy Unpacked event will showcase Samsung's latest AI capabilities, including new experiences built around connected devices and foldable smartphones. The event will be streamed live on Samsung's website and YouTube channel.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked to take place in London on 22 July
Korek Telecom promotes Sayeed to chief marketing officer
Korek Telecom has promoted Ahmed Sayeed to chief marketing officer (CMO). Sayeed made the announcement on LinkedIn. He has worked at Korek over five years across marketing, strategy, sales, technology, IT and customer-facing functions to drive key initiatives in growth, customer value, digital adoption, and business transformation. In his new role, Sayeed will focus on strengthening customer-centric growth, building sharper market propositions, and accelerating digital and data-driven engagement.
Korek Telecom promotes Sayeed to chief marketing officer
MTN Nigeria launches network-level security with Whalebone
MTN Nigeria and Whalebone have partnered to introduce Webguard, a network-level security service designed to automatically protect consumers from online threats, with zero app installation required. This launch marks Whalebone's entry into one of Africa's largest markets. The deployment provides real-time protection against malicious websites, phishing attempts, and online scams directly at the DNS level.
MTN Nigeria launches network-level security with Whalebone
Polish govt invites applications to join S46 Cyber Hub platform by 03 October
The government of Poland said it has amended legislation on the National Cybersecurity System (KSC). Organisations covered by the KSC law should apply to join the KSC List of Key and Important Entities by 03 October. Joining the list is the first step to gaining access to the S46 Cyber Hub, a platform that enables incident reporting, warnings and the exchange of information about cyber threats. Over 2,000 organisations already use the S46 Cyber Hub.
