Mistral raises record EUR 3 bln in Samsung-led funding round
France-based AI company Mistral announced a EUR 3 billion series D funding round led by Samsung, which was rumoured during the summer to be in talks over an investment of around EUR 1 billion. The operation values Mistral at over EUR 21 billion three years after its creation, in what the company described as the largest equity fundraising round ever completed by a European technology start-up. Scaleup Europe Fund, managed by EQT, and existing investor PSG Equity participated as co-leads, while BlackRock and
Mistral raises record EUR 3 bln in Samsung-led funding round
France-based AI company Mistral announced a EUR 3 billion series D funding round led by Samsung, which was rumoured during the summer to be in talks over an investment of around EUR 1 billion. The operation values Mistral at over EUR 21 billion three years after its creation, in what the company described as the largest equity fundraising round ever completed by a European technology start-up. Scaleup Europe Fund, managed by EQT, and existing investor PSG Equity participated as co-leads, while BlackRock and
Poste Italiane raises TIM cash offer by 18% ahead of takeover deadline
Poste Italiane has increased its cash offer for Telecom Italia (TIM) shares ahead of the 11 September closing date of the public takeover bid. In a statement, state-backed Poste said the cash component of its offer would be raised by 18 percent, or EUR 0.30, to EUR 1.97 per share. The offer of 0.218 newly-issued Poste ordinary shares for each TIM share tendered remains unchanged.
Poste Italiane raises TIM cash offer by 18% ahead of takeover deadline
Poste Italiane has increased its cash offer for Telecom Italia (TIM) shares ahead of the 11 September closing date of the public takeover bid. In a statement, state-backed Poste said the cash component of its offer would be raised by 18 percent, or EUR 0.30, to EUR 1.97 per share. The offer of 0.218 newly-issued Poste ordinary shares for each TIM share tendered remains unchanged.
Huawei debuts Mate XT 2 trifold phone with Kirin 9050 Pro SoC
Huawei has launched its second-generation trifold smartphone, the Mate XT 2, in China with prices starting at CNY 19,999 (around EUR 2,550). The device features an upgraded inward-folding trifold architecture, a new Kirin 9050 Pro processor, hardware-level privacy options and a camera system tuned for more accurate colour reproduction, all running on the company's latest HarmonyOS 7.
Huawei debuts Mate XT 2 trifold phone with Kirin 9050 Pro SoC
Orange, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom mull joint bid for 2 GHz satellite spectrum - report
A group of Europe's biggest mobile operators are in early talks to create a consortium to bid on satellite spectrum and offer direct-to-mobile service, Bloomberg reported. People familiar with the matter said the talks include Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Vodafone Group and Telefonica. They could bid together for the 2 GHz band spectrum the EU wants to reserve for a local provider of mobile satellite services.
Orange, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom mull joint bid for 2 GHz satellite spectrum - report
Australian government proposes digital duty of care for online services
The Australian government has released draft legislation for a Digital Duty of Care that would require digital service providers to meet minimum safety standards for the features and tools they provide, following targeted consultation. The proposed laws include a "My Feed, My Way" initiative that would give Australians over 16 greater control over social media algorithms. Platforms would be required to notify new and existing users and offer a choice between a default feed containing personalised algorithmi
Australian government proposes digital duty of care for online services
MTN Uganda supports Sprint for Lwakataka as official payments partner
MTN Uganda Mobile Money announced its support for the upcoming Sprint for Lwakataka, joining the motorsport community as the official payments partner for the event scheduled for 20 September at Garuga. The Sprint marks Ponsiano Lwakataka's 25 years in motorsport, celebrating a career that has made him one of Uganda's most recognizable rally drivers.
MTN Uganda supports Sprint for Lwakataka as official payments partner
Ghanaian government swears in new board to lead AT Ghana
Ghana's ICT ministry said it has inaugurated a new board of directors for Airtel Ghana and PPL Net Ghana, the company behind the AT Ghana brand. Airtel Ghana merged with Tigo in October 2017 to form AirtelTigo. The government took it over in 2021 and it rebranded as AT in 2023. The new board is intended to strengthen governance and revitalise the nation's telecoms.
Ghanaian government swears in new board to lead AT Ghana
Zain Kuwait achieves 3 Gbps in 5G-Advanced six-carrier aggregation test
Zain Kuwait has completed the country's first six-carrier aggregation test, reaching peak download speeds of 3 Gbps. With 5G traffic already surpassing 70 percent of total network volume, Zain said it continues to invest in next-generation technologies to boost real-time performance and support future digital demands. Beyond speed enhancements, the technology enables a smoother transition of existing spectrum from 4G to 5G, allowing Zain to maximize network efficiency as data demand grows.
Zain Kuwait achieves 3 Gbps in 5G-Advanced six-carrier aggregation test
MTN to work with University of Ghana on skills development
MTN Ghana and the University of Ghana announced a new strategic partnership focused on advancing digital skills, artificial intelligence (AI), and industry-ready talent. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was announced at an event that also served as the launchpad for the 2026 MTN Ghana Tɛkyerɛma Pa Hackathon, an innovation challenge designed to equip youth with the practical skills needed to develop inclusive tech solutions for real-world problems.
MTN to work with University of Ghana on skills development
Registered Mexican lines top 80 mln at start of September - CRT
Mexico's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) announced that 80.9 million of the country's mobile lines had been successfully registered at the start of September, equivalent to 67.4 percent of the total. In the latest phase of the mandatory registration process launched earlier this year, over 9.5 million prepaid lines ending in 1 were linked to an individual or business by 03 September, around 83 percent of the estimated total.
Registered Mexican lines top 80 mln at start of September - CRT
Digital Realty expands East Africa hub with 6.4MW Nairobi 2 data centre
Digital Realty has opened its 6.4MW Nairobi 2 data centre (NBO2), expanding its campus alongside Nairobi 1 (NBO1). The launch coincides with iColo's transition to its parent Digital Realty's brand across Kenya and Mozambique, to underline the platform's global reach.
