Hytera deploys city-wide DMR network in Ulaanbaatar
MONGOLIA 08:45

Hytera deploys city-wide DMR network in Ulaanbaatar

Hytera Communications has announced it has supported the Mongolian National Police Agency with the deployment of a city-wide DMR trunking network in Ulaanbaatar. The system was put into operation during the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).

Eveo expands in Northeast Brazil to meet AI-driven data centre demand
BRAZIL 08:44

Eveo expands in Northeast Brazil to meet AI-driven data centre demand

Brazilian cloud and dedicated server provider Eveo is expanding its regional footprint by opening a second Tier III data centre in Recife, following 272 percent growth in its Northeast customer base over the past two years, according to Exame. The strategic move aims to support AI companies that need low latency and dedicated GPUs close to home. Driven by this regional demand, Eveo aims to reach BRL 500 million in annual revenue by 2030.

Polish public Tetra network to cover 90% of country's area by end-2027
POLAND 08:42

Polish public Tetra network to cover 90% of country's area by end-2027

Almost 370 Tetra transmitter are in place around Poland for the state-owned public safety network, reports GSMonline from a presentation by top officials from the Ministry of the Interior and Administration (MSWiA) during a meeting of the parliamentary Committee on Digitalisation, Innovation, and Modern Technologies. The radio network covers around 70 percent of the country's area. 

Metrotel set to use Tuenti brand for mobile activities - report
ARGENTINA 08:42

Metrotel set to use Tuenti brand for mobile activities - report

Argentinian operator Metrotel is preparing to use Tuenti as the commercial name for its mobile activities after it was cleared to buy Movistar Argentina's assets in the country, according to unnamed sources cited by local daily La Nacion. The report comes a week after competition authority ANC approved Metrotel as the buyer of Movistar activities that Telecom Argentina was required to sell to gain regulatory compliance with the acquisition. 

STC celebrates 96th Saudi National Day with exclusive offers and benefits
SAUDI ARABIA 08:41

STC celebrates 96th Saudi National Day with exclusive offers and benefits

STC Group has announced a range of exclusive offers and benefits for customers to celebrate the 96th Saudi National Day, which falls on 23 September. Prepaid and postpaid mobile customers can obtain 96 GB of social media data for SAR 23 including VAT. This bundle is available for activation exclusively on 23 September but remains valid for three days. Customers can activate the offer by texting "96" via SMS to 900, or directly through the mystc app.

Batelco partners with Procural to digitise procurement and boost SME suppliers
BAHRAIN 08:33

Batelco partners with Procural to digitise procurement and boost SME suppliers

Beyon group company Batelco has partnered with Bahraini-based Procural to accelerate the digital transformation of its procurement operations. By integrating Procural's cloud-based sourcing and tendering platform, Batelco aims to boost operational efficiency, elevate governance standards and broaden market access for local suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

KPN ends opt-out for mobile security fee
NETHERLANDS 08:29

KPN ends opt-out for mobile security fee

KPN has ended a temporary offer for mobile customers to opt out of its new malware filter and avoid the associated EUR 1 monthly fee. The Dutch operator confirmed the move to Tweakers following comments on its customer forum. KPN said the offer was always intended as temporary. Any previous requests will be honored but the option is no longer available to additional customers. 

Fitel and Lightera prepare fibre splicing demonstration for ECOC 2026
GLOBAL 08:27

Fitel and Lightera prepare fibre splicing demonstration for ECOC 2026

Fitel and Lightera will hold a presentation of next generation fibre splicing at the European Convention on Optical Communication (ECOC) in Malaga. The showcase will deploy Fitel's speciality splicers from the S185 line-up together with novel splicing techniques tailored to hollow and multicore fibres.

MultiChoice Nigeria revamps DStv and GOtv line-ups
NIGERIA 08:20

MultiChoice Nigeria revamps DStv and GOtv line-ups

MultiChoice Nigeria has overhauled its DStv and GOtv package line-ups, letting subscribers customise their entertainment options to their viewing preferences. Full details of the updated DStv and GOtv package structures will be released in the coming weeks. From 17 September, the company is also streamlining its four feature film channels to three, namely M-Net Movies+, M-Net Stars and M-Net Legends.

Odido promotes Startphone children's app in national papers
NETHERLANDS 08:10

Odido promotes Startphone children's app in national papers

Dutch operator Odido has run an ad campaign for its 'Startphone' offer for children, taking out full-page ads in national newspapers. The campaign coincides with press coverage of the EU's proposed Kids Act, introducing age limits for social media. Odido worked with ad agency TBWA\Neboko on the campaign, the same agency for the launch of Startphone, according to Marketing Report.

UAE TDRA, E& and Khalifa University publish 'The Golden 6 GHz Band' white paper
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 08:08

UAE TDRA, E& and Khalifa University publish 'The Golden 6 GHz Band' white paper

The UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), E& UAE, Khalifa University of Science and Technology and NYU Abu Dhabi have jointly published a white paper titled 'The Golden 6 GHz Band'. It presents engineering evidence showing that Upper 6 GHz (U6GHz) spectrum can carry significantly more data traffic than current mid-band allocations using existing cell sites. The publication coincides with the UAE's transition of the U6GHz "golden band" from trial phase into commercial dep

MasOrange launches bidding for mobile network suppliers - report
SPAIN 08:06

MasOrange launches bidding for mobile network suppliers - report

Spanish operator MasOrange has invited Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia and Samsung to bid for contracts to supply its mobile radio network, according to sources cited by Expansion, confirming earlier reports. The tender is due to start in October, with a decision expected by mid-December.

CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 08:04

Hrvatski Telekom dominates in mobile speed and coverage in Opensignal tests

Hrvatski Telekom stands out for network performance and geographic reach in Croatia, according to Opensignal research. The operator secured the top spot for Download Speed (averaging 108.2 Mbps), Upload Speed, 5G Upload, Coverage, and 5G Coverage, and was also tied for first for 5G Download Speed. While earning no outright victories, A1 achieved five joint wins, including Time on Network and 5G Download Speed (tying HT with speeds between 242.4 and 243.5 Mbps). A1 significantly closed the gap in network dep

KAZAKHSTAN 08:01

Yandex Kazakhstan, Astana Hub and Alem.ai foundation launch AI, ML training programme

Yandex Kazakhstan, Astana Hub, and the Alem.ai Foundation are launching ML School Kazakhstan, a two-year training programme for machine learning and artificial intelligence specialists, reports Profit.kz. Graduates will be equipped to create solutions for the tech sector, ranging from traditional machine learning systems to neural networks, computer vision systems, and LLMs. Following entrance exams, no more than 35 participants will be accepted into the first cohort; the training will be free of charge for

MOZAMBIQUE 08:00

Mozambique to monitor data tariffs transparency after consumer complaints

Mozambique's Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) announced a new tariff management system, in response to consumer complaints regarding mobile data bundles running out too quickly. Set to launch in November, this new platform will monitor operator tariffs, compare pricing, evaluate service conditions, and ensure greater accountability in the telecommunications sector. 

AFRICA 07:54

Smart Africa ties up with KitSoft to accelerate govtech digital transformation

The Smart Africa Secretariat said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kitsoft, a Ukrainian-rooted international govtech firm, to advance public sector digital transformation. The MoU concerns digital public infrastructure (DPI), e-governance and artificial intelligence (AI). Kitsoft will leverage its low-code platform, Liquio, to help Smart Africa member states build and scale digital public services. Tested at the national level in Ukraine under extreme wartime conditions, including seve

ANGOLA 07:46

Mercury and Angola Telecom boost regional connectivity

Mercury and state-owned operator Angola Telecom have launched a new 100 Gbps broadband link in Restinga (Lobito, Benguela province), reported Mercado. Executed under the National Broadband Programme, the initial phase expands regional bandwidth and network reliability, with further backbone connections planned to enhance inter-regional connectivity. Mercury supplied the infrastructure and technical management for the deployment.

POLAND 07:45

Inea adds support for Apple Pay and Google Pay on app

Polish operator Inea announced that its customers can now pay using Apple Pay and Google Pay on its applications Inea and My Inea. The new option helps accelerate payments as customers do not need to insert their bank numbers during transactions.

GLOBAL 07:44

Smith Micro Software's founding CEO takes back reins

Bill Smith is returning to the helm at mobile products vendor Smith Micro, succeeding Tim Huffmyer as chief executive. Smith had served as chairman, president and CEO since the company's inception in 1982 until March 2026, when he transitioned into the executive chairman role. As the founding CEO who was in charge for more than four decades, he is expected to provide continuity and offer extensive insights into Smith Micro's telecoms end markets. Smith Micro said Huffmyer has resigned to consider other occu

BRAZIL 07:43

Oi shares delisted from stock exchange

The bankruptcy estate of Oi, under provisional continuation of operations, announced that B3 has officially cancelled the company's stock exchange listing (ex officio) following its bankruptcy declaration. Common and preferred shares (OIBR3 and OIBR4) are removed from B3's trading and central depository environment. Share ownership will now be managed directly through the books of the company's registrar, Banco do Brasil.

SIERRA LEONE 07:40

Sierra Leone government starts public education campaign to tackle AI and deepfakes

The government of Sierra Leone has begun a national artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake public education campaign to teach citizens to identify manipulated digital content and encourage the responsible use of emerging technologies, Calabasha reported. Led by the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) in collaboration with the ICT ministry and the ministry of information and civic education (MoICE), the two-phase plan covers all sixteen districts of the country. 

ITALY 07:32

Italy's Ops! Mobile migrates to TIM network

Italian MVNO Ops! Mobile has officially announced plans to migrate to the Telecom Italia (TIM) network from that of Vodafone Italia. In a short statement, the operator said all existing SIMs will be gradually migrated and new ones will be issued on TIM's network starting next month. It also promised a range of even more affordable offers, all at 5G speeds.

POLAND 07:32

Polcom to build new data centre in Skawina

Polish company Polcom plans to build its data centre in the town of Skawina outside Krakow, reports Puls Biznesu. The investment will amount to around PLN 150 million, for a capacity up to 40 MW. The data centre is planned to open in 2030. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:31

Sbermobile offers free 50GB bundle to customers with monthly deposit

Russian MVNO SberMobile, a subsidiary of Sber Bank, has offered free services to customers who deposit their monthly earnings in their Sber bank accounts. Every month, the customers will receive 50 GB and 300 minutes of calls. The offer is available when porting to SberMobile and activating the "For Professionals" plan. The promotion allows a user to save over RUB 7,500 annually on mobile services.

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