Snap unveils carrier partners for Specs launch with cellular charging case
Snap announced its own AI assistant to accompany the launch of its Specs smart glasses. It's also working on new enterprise use cases for the glasses, and named Verizon its carrier partner for the US launch of a cellular-linked charging case for the glasses. While no exact launch date has been named yet for the glasses, the company said it will open up public testing at the Westfield Century City mall in Los Angeles from 01 October, with events planned there through the year-end holiday season.
Snap unveils carrier partners for Specs launch with cellular charging case
Snap announced its own AI assistant to accompany the launch of its Specs smart glasses. It's also working on new enterprise use cases for the glasses, and named Verizon its carrier partner for the US launch of a cellular-linked charging case for the glasses. While no exact launch date has been named yet for the glasses, the company said it will open up public testing at the Westfield Century City mall in Los Angeles from 01 October, with events planned there through the year-end holiday season.
EU presents plans for online age checks in new Kids Act legislation
The European Commission has published the details of the proposed EU Kids Act, which would introduce age checks for social media and new safety requirements for the platforms. While the law will require approval from both the European Parliament and all the EU states in the European Council, the Commission is promising faster enforcement once the changes take effect, with violations investigated within 90 days.
EU presents plans for online age checks in new Kids Act legislation
The European Commission has published the details of the proposed EU Kids Act, which would introduce age checks for social media and new safety requirements for the platforms. While the law will require approval from both the European Parliament and all the EU states in the European Council, the Commission is promising faster enforcement once the changes take effect, with violations investigated within 90 days.
ZICTA cancels Beeline Telecoms' operating licenves in Zambia
The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has cancelled the network licence and service licence held by Beeline Telecoms, trading as Zedmobile, for consistently failing to meet key regulatory, operational and financial milestones. ZICTA board chairperson Mundia Muya said the revocation of the licences took effect on 15 September after an assessment of the company's 10 September representations and a technical operational review.
ZICTA cancels Beeline Telecoms' operating licenves in Zambia
GSMA welcomes Mexican proposal to cut spectrum fees
GSMA Latin America has welcomed a proposal from the Mexican government to reduce spectrum usage and exploitation fees in Mexico by 12 percent starting next year, calling it a positive step for the country's digital policy. The proposal included in the 2027 Economic Package submitted by the Executive Branch to Congress will serve to boost investment, connectivity, inclusion and innovation, said the industry body.
GSMA welcomes Mexican proposal to cut spectrum fees
Cisco introduces on-premises Splunk AI built on Secure AI Factory architecture
Cisco is bringing features from its Splunk AI cybersecurity and visibility suite to on-premises customers through the Secure AI Factory with Nvidia initiative. In an expanded partnership with Nvidia, Cisco has launched a Splunk AI deployment playbook called Cisco AI Pod for Splunk, building on the modular AI Pod templates used in the Secure AI Factory reference architecture. This approach is intended to attract Splunk Enterprise customers with constraints around hosting sensitive data in the cloud.
Cisco introduces on-premises Splunk AI built on Secure AI Factory architecture
NigComSat picks Hughes' Jupiter System to deploy 2A and 2B satellites
Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) has awarded EchoStar company Hughes Network Systems a contract to deploy its Jupiter gateway technology for the upcoming NigComSat-2A and 2B satellites. Hughes will supply a scalable Jupiter gateway system able to deploy capacity across NigComSat's new satellite fleet. The platform supports operations on the Ka, Ku and C bands, delivering high-speed broadband, enterprise services and government connectivity in Nigeria and neighbouring markets.
NigComSat picks Hughes' Jupiter System to deploy 2A and 2B satellites
NPO shifts 2027 budget towards online, on-demand services
Dutch public broadcaster NPO has proposed a shift in spending next year to on-demand and online output, with less for its traditional linear channels. According to the 2027 budget proposal, it also expects more income from its subscription streaming service, thanks to more subscribers and a price increase.
NPO shifts 2027 budget towards online, on-demand services
Nigerian government aims to deploy 200 new telecom sites by December
The Nigerian government plans to activate 200 new telecom sites by December under a nationwide effort to deliver connectivity to over 20 million unserved citizens, The Punch reported. ICT minister Bosun Tijani said the government plans to deploy 3,700 telecom towers across the country. Each tower is designed to connect between 5,000 and 10,000 residents.
Nigerian government aims to deploy 200 new telecom sites by December
NCC brings in Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System in October
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will launch its Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) in October to curb mobile-linked financial fraud and identity theft, The Nation reported. The centralised platform has three core capabilities, namely monitoring mobile phone numbers across networks, flagging high-risk SIMs including swapped, recycled, abandoned or barred lines, and providing banks and service providers with up-to-date phone identity information for instant verification.
NCC brings in Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System in October
TIM offering 200GB, unlimited calls for under EUR 8
Telecom Italia (TIM) has relaunched its range of plans aimed at new customers porting their number to the operator. They start at EUR 7.99 a month for the TIM Power Supreme Orange with 200GB of data at up to 5G speeds plus unlimited calls and 200 SMS for current customers porting their number from WindTre and Very Mobile.
TIM offering 200GB, unlimited calls for under EUR 8
Lebara NL celebrates 700,000 postpaid subscribers for 25th anniversary
Lebara Netherlands announced the milestone of 700,000 postpaid subscribers. In a post on LinkedIn the company congratulated customers and staff, and said the progress was marked at a 25th anniversary celebration with its entire team.
