Mastercard plans Africa cybersecurity centre of excellence
AFRICA 08:48

Mastercard plans Africa cybersecurity centre of excellence

Mastercard announced the launch of its Africa Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, an initiative designed to strengthen cyber resilience, enhance collaboration, and safeguard the trust underpinning the continent's rapidly expanding digital economy. Mastercard said this launch fulfills commitments made during recent strategic discussions with the Nigerian government in Abuja, as well as meetings with the South African government during the G20 summit in Johannesburg, aimed at bolstering cybersecurity across A

SLT-Mobitel to deliver Starlink satellite internet connectivity to Sri Lankan businesses
SRI LANKA 08:45

SLT-Mobitel to deliver Starlink satellite internet connectivity to Sri Lankan businesses

SLT-Mobitel Enterprise has signed a reseller partnership agreement with Starlink by SpaceX to offer connectivity to enterprises and SMEs in Sri Lanka. Under the terms of the deal, SLT-Mobitel will offer Starlink's satellite internet services directly to enterprise and SME customers across the country.

Bouygues Telecom strengthens ties with Aduna to offer businesses expanded network API access
FRANCE 08:43

Bouygues Telecom strengthens ties with Aduna to offer businesses expanded network API access

French operator Bouygues Telecom, which joined the Aduna API venture as a network partner last year, has announced a new push into network APIs to enable new offers for B2B clients. Currently being deployed, these network-based capabilities will meet growing demand for fraud prevention and secure digital authentication across sectors including finance and e-commerce. Bouygues has already expanded its portfolio with the launch of a number verification API, which provides clients such as banks and social medi

Safaricom Ethiopia supports Addis Ababa kiosk initiative
ETHIOPIA 08:41

Safaricom Ethiopia supports Addis Ababa kiosk initiative

The Safaricom Ethiopia Foundation has partnered with UN-Habitat and Addis Ababa city authorities to launch the Addis Tesfa Phase One Kiosk Project. This initiative is dedicated to creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for vulnerable communities in the Ethiopian capital. The partnership was formalized through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Safaricom Ethiopia Foundation, UN-Habitat, the Addis Ababa City Labor and Skills Bureau, and the Workplace Premises Development and

BH Telecom increases mobile network capacity by 50% in 2025
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 08:39

BH Telecom increases mobile network capacity by 50% in 2025

BH Telecom significantly improved its mobile internet service in 2025, delivering higher speeds despite a surge in user traffic and numbers. This was achieved through substantial infrastructure investments, increasing mobile network capacity by over 50 percent compared to 2024, general director Amel Kovacevic told Klix.ba.

Claranet acquires UK managed IT services provider Six Degrees
UNITED KINGDOM 08:38

Claranet acquires UK managed IT services provider Six Degrees

Claranet Group, UK-based global managed services provider, has announced the acquisition of British managed technology services provider Six Degrees. This strengthens Claranet's position in the UK IT services market, and will provide customers with access to a wider service offering including network, cyber security, cloud, workplace, data and AI services. 

Google wins approval for Humboldt cable linking Chile to Australia
CHILE 08:35

Google wins approval for Humboldt cable linking Chile to Australia

Google's Humboldt Cable connecting Chile with Australia has been approved, the Chilean government announced. First proposed in 2016, work on the project is expected to start during the final quarter of 2026 and the cable will enter into service in 2028.

Erste Bank, Raiffeisen join European Payments Initiative as new shareholders
AUSTRIA 08:32

Erste Bank, Raiffeisen join European Payments Initiative as new shareholders

Austrian banking groups Erste Bank Oesterreich and Raiffeisen are new shareholders of the​ European Payments Initiative (EPI), which provides the digital wallet solution Wero. The new shareholders will support the rollout of Wero in Austria in the future.​ Austria represents a strategic growth market for Wero and EPI, which plans to build a pan-European payment solution.

Vodafone Germany extends CEO contract for further three years
GERMANY 08:29

Vodafone Germany extends CEO contract for further three years

Vodafone Germany has extended the contract of its chief executive officer Marcel de Groot for a further three years. De Groot has been CEO of Vodafone Germany since April 2024, steering the company through a challenging period where results and customer growth came under pressure from the change in German TV contracts. Vodafone Germany has also appointed Michael Bird as the new Managing Director & Finance Director, effective from 01 September.

Over 70% of Portuguese active on social media
PORTUGAL 08:27

Over 70% of Portuguese active on social media

Around 70.5 percent of Portuguese aged 16 to 74 were using social media in 2025, a 5 percent increase over five years and higher than the EU average of 67.3 percent, according to Anacom data. While younger demographics (16-24 years old at 91%, 25-34 at 89.6%, and 35-44 at 85.9%) still lead in usage, growth has been seen across all age groups. 

GPU cluster automation specialist Netris collects USD 15 million funding in round led by Andreessen Horowitz
GLOBAL 08:22

GPU cluster automation specialist Netris collects USD 15 million funding in round led by Andreessen Horowitz

GPU cluster automation vendor Netris has secured USD 15 million in a Series A investment round led by Andreessen Horowitz. Netris plans to deploy the capital to cement its position in network automation and multi-tenant isolation for GPU clusters, serving AI clouds in a period of unprecedented infrastructure expansion. Proceeds will go to expanding its team and growing its partner ecosystem. Guido Appenzeller, partner at Andreessen Horowitz, will join the board of directors.

Cellcard to power connected car services on Lynk & Co Z20 EV in Cambodia
CAMBODIA 08:18

Cellcard to power connected car services on Lynk & Co Z20 EV in Cambodia

Cambodian operator Cellcard has signed a partnership deal with ZDG to introduce the Lynk & Co Z20 electric vehicle in Cambodia. Powered by cellcard's 5G and 4G network, the Lynk & Co Z20 is designed to deliver a connected driving capabilities, including entertainment, communications and intelligent vehicle services.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 08:14

E& offers exclusive home internet deals to Aldar property residents

E& UAE and Aldar have announced a partnership to provide exclusive home fibre connectivity offers for Aldar property development residents in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. In the first phase, Aldar residents will receive special discounts on selected home plans, making reliable broadband and television entertainment more accessible. This marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration, with a second phase due to offer "Smart Living" services such as advanced home automation. Residents can view the available plans a

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:08

Beeline Business adds roaming bundles to mobile app

Russian operator Beeline said that its Beeline Business customers can now activate roaming packages on the customer service mobile application. Information about the packages is available in the app, including daily, 15-day and 30-day packages.

MONTENEGRO 08:06

Montenegro achieves 88% territorial coverage with 5G

Montenegro had over 88 percent of its territory and all major roads covered with 5G networks as of the end of 2025, according to a government progress report on 5G development. The coverage was in line with targets, but more needs to be done to develop digital services leveraging 5G technology, the report found. Out of 17 activities in the action plan for 2025 and 2026, many were only partially implemented or not at all, according to Investitor.ne.

PHILIPPINES 07:49

Globe Telecom launches Starlink satellite to mobile service in Philippines

Globe Telecom has launched Starlink's satellite-to-mobile service in the Philippines. This service addresses the connectivity challenges posed by the country's archipelagic geography of over 7,000 islands and its frequent exposure to natural disasters, Globe said. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) recently approved the nationwide commercial operation of the service, which enables voice, video, app-based messaging, and SMS. This regulatory approval aligns with the Philippine government's initi

SOUTH AFRICA 07:44

South African telecom firms agree voluntary framework to tighten RICA compliance

Major mobile operators have agreed a unified framework to tighten SIM card registration, and have submitted proposals to reform the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act (RICA), TechCentral reported. The Association of Comms & Technology (ACT), which includes Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, Cell C, Rain and Liquid Intelligent Technologies, aims to curb fraudulent sign-ups that are driving broader criminal activity.

HUNGARY 07:35

Yettel Hungary unveils summer roaming deals

Yettel Hungary is introducing new roaming options. For popular European destinations outside the EU tariff zone 1, like Albania, Turkey and Montenegro, it offers the Travelling Net+Hang Balkan ticket with 10 GB of data, available for both personal and business use during the summer. A smaller 2 GB three-day Balkan ticket is also available for shorter trips.

BRAZIL 07:34

Court halts Oi's sale of V.tal stake to BTG Pactual

Brazilian telecom operator Oi, which is undergoing a judicial reorganisation, announced that a judge from the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice issued orders suspending the approval of the BRL 4.5 billion sale of its stake in fibre operator V.tal. These orders came in response to appeals filed by creditors UMB Bank, SC Lowy Primary Investments and certain PIMCO Funds.

KENYA 07:33

Airtel Kenya appoints managing director from Airtel Congo

Airtel Kenya has appointed Djibril Tobe as its new managing director, succeeding Ashish Malhotra, who moves to the role of CEO of Indus Towers Africa. Tobe has over 20 years of experience in the telecom, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and consulting sectors. He has worked in several African markets and has a record of driving business transformation and accelerating commercial growth.

BELARUS 07:32

A1 Belarus upgrades smart TV app

A1 Belarus has upgraded its TV application Voka for smart TVs based on webOS and Tizen platforms. Navigation and management efficiency of the application has been improved, resulting in faster performance according to tests on webOS 4.10-powered devices. The operator recommends to use devices powered by versions Tizen 3.0 and higher or webOS 4.0 and higher for optimal performance of the application. 

MACAU 07:31

Broadband only telecom service to grow in Macau in May

The mobile sector in Macau saw a continued decline in May, with active lines dropping from 1.44 million in April to 1.43 million in May 2026, as reported by the regulator CTT. Postpaid 5G remained the dominant service, serving 923,975 users, followed by prepaid 5G with 267,036 subscribers. LTE services made up the rest, with 164,860 postpaid and 83,573 prepaid users.

SOUTH AFRICA 07:27

Fibertime launches gigabit fibre in Johannesburg township at ZAR 5 per day

South Africa's Fibertime founder Alan Knott-Craig said that the network provider successfully tested 1Gbps broadband in Alexandra, Johannesburg. The uncapped and unshaped service operates at 1,000 Mbps thanks to the company's collaboration with Nokia. It comes with entry-level pricing of ZAR 5 per day or ZAR 120 per month, limited to a single user on one connected device. For households or groups requiring more access, the company offers plans that support up to five simultaneous devices for ZAR 15 per day

UNITED STATES 07:16

Digital Realty increases stake in Virginia hyperscale sites for USD 3.5 bln

Digital Realty has agreed to increase its stake in three data centres in Virginia in a deal with Blackstone. The fully leased centres have total capacity of 288 MW. Digital Reality will pay USD 3.5 billion for a 64 percent equity interest, including USD 1.2 billion cash and the rest in its own shares.

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