MSSA updates D2D/IoT satellite specification to address regenerative and dual-use 5G/NB-IoT architectures
GLOBAL 12:23

MSSA updates D2D/IoT satellite specification to address regenerative and dual-use 5G/NB-IoT architectures

The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), a non-profit alliance focusing on direct-to-mobile device and IoT satellite connectivity, has updated its flagship reference architecture to account for recent market developments. The full update, dubbed Reference Architecture Version 2.0, has now been published. A key objective is to address regenerative satellite architectures in which more base station-like decoding of cellular signals takes place in space, as opposed to "bent-pipe" business models that

Advania appoints head of cyber resilience strategy from Telenor Cyberdefence
EUROPE 12:16

Advania appoints head of cyber resilience strategy from Telenor Cyberdefence

Advania said it has appointed Mattias Roestad Joerum to lead its cyber resilience efforts. He joins the consultancy from the role of director of consulting at Telenor Cyberdefence. Joerum will strengthen collaboration across Advania's seven markets and making its combined security expertise more accessible to customers.

Argo, Adtran demo quantum-safe crypto on Rome metro network
ITALY 12:04

Argo, Adtran demo quantum-safe crypto on Rome metro network

Argo Alliance, the federation of Italy's two main non-profit internet exchanges Namex and Top-IX, has completed a joint demonstration with Adtran to integrate quantum cryptography into a live metropolitan network in Rome. Conducted under the QUID (QUantum Italy Deployment) project, the trial successfully transmitted a quantum key distribution (QKD) channel alongside high-capacity traffic over 30 km of shared fibre between two Namex data centres, validating coexistence on a standard passive WDM optical path.

Danish corporate AI use doubles in a year but staff training lags behind
DENMARK 11:55

Danish corporate AI use doubles in a year but staff training lags behind

Half of Danish companies do not prioritise artificial intelligence training, according to a survey for TDC Erhverv done in April and May 2026 by Wilke. Corporate use of AI has more than doubled in one year to almost two out of three businesses, yet training provision lags behind. Only just over one in three companies (37%) prioritises employee training, even though 25 percent of respondents said lack of skills was one of the biggest barriers to digital transformation.

Xiaomi comes to IFA for first time ahead of EV, smart home roll-out in Europe
GLOBAL 11:40

Xiaomi comes to IFA for first time ahead of EV, smart home roll-out in Europe

Xiaomi is debuting its new foldable smartphone in its first appearance at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin. The company said it will showcase its 'Human × Car × Home' concept, ahead of the roll-out of its electric vehicles and smart home system Mijia in Europe. 

Accedo and Mediakind launch white label streaming service for operators with Cogeco as first customer
GLOBAL 11:32

Accedo and Mediakind launch white label streaming service for operators with Cogeco as first customer

Video streaming software and services provider Accedo and video technology company MediaKind have announced the launch of a white label service that enables operators of any size to offer branded streaming. It runs on Accedo's native application framework and cloud-based application management tools and MediaKind's MK.IO Platform for Operators, for entitlements, content management and discovery, security and video delivery. It already powers Canadian operator Cogeco's Epico streaming service, demonstrating

Telin, GTI to upgrade international connectivity through BSCS Fibre Pair Project
INDONESIA 11:27

Telin, GTI to upgrade international connectivity through BSCS Fibre Pair Project

Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) and Graha Telekomunikasi Indonesia (GTI), part of Remala Group under Djarum Group, have signed an agreement for the BSCS Fibre Pair Project, establishing a framework for collaboration in fibre pair capacity and international connectivity opportunities. Telin and GTI plan to explore fibre pair capacity and upgrade international connectivity infrastructure related to Telin's Batam Singapore Cable System (BSCS).

Teltronic lands Chilean rail communications deal
CHILE 11:23

Teltronic lands Chilean rail communications deal

Spanish critical communications specialist Teltronic has been selected to supply the broadband communications network for two new railway lines operated by EFE Trenes de Chile, connecting Santiago with Melipilla and Batuco. The contract is part of the project awarded to Siemens Mobility to implement Chile's first ETCS Level 2 signalling system.

FCC proposes 'scorecard' to help consumers rate operator robocall blocking
UNITED STATES 11:19

FCC proposes 'scorecard' to help consumers rate operator robocall blocking

Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has issued a proposal to implement consumer-facing scorecards that evaluate a service provider's performance in stopping illegal robocalls. So-called "Robocall Scorecards" would give US consumers better market information when selecting their voice call carrier and assessing their performance. At this stage, Carr is launching a public notice enabling consultation on fundamental principles that would underpin the FCC's initiative. These p

Elliot builds stake in Deutsche Telekom, opposes T-Mobile US merger - report
GERMANY 11:18

Elliot builds stake in Deutsche Telekom, opposes T-Mobile US merger - report

Elliot Investment Management has built up a stake in Deutsche Telekom, Bloomberg reports citing sources familiar with the share purchases. The activist investor has built up its holding in the company believing it should oppose a merger of the German company with T-Mobile US, and find other ways to unlock shareholder value, including share buybacks, according to the report.

Sivers Semi invests in Glasgow InP plant to bring output above 100 million DFP lasers annually
UNITED KINGDOM 11:16

Sivers Semi invests in Glasgow InP plant to bring output above 100 million DFP lasers annually

Sivers Semiconductors will invest USD 30 million to expand production capacity at an existing Indium Phosphide-focused manufacturing facility in Glasgow, Scotland. Following the expansion, annual output of continuous-wave (CW) distributed feedback (DFP) lasers from the Glasgow facility will top 100 million units, leveraging new process nodes and increased automation. The expansion should get underway before the end of 2026, with the full project scope expected to become operational by Q4 2027.

Yettel Bulgaria appoints Nin as chief technology and information officer
BULGARIA 11:13

Yettel Bulgaria appoints Nin as chief technology and information officer

Yettel Bulgaria has appointed Frederic Nin as its chief technology and information officer. Nin joins Yettel from Hrvatski Telekom, part of Deutsche Telekom Group, where he served as director of IT & Digital, responsible for the company's IT transformation and digital platforms.

SCANDINAVIA 10:56

Nordic TV piracy access rate reaches 1 home in 10 in spring 2026

Nearly one Nordic home in ten had access to illegal IPTV in spring 2026, according to consultancy Mediavision. These 1.2 million or so households in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden spent an average of about EUR 20 each per month, or more then EUR 760,000 daily altogether, over EUR 23 million monthly and almost EUR 280 million annually.

UNITED STATES 10:44

Nokia deploys Gibabit Connect with InCoax MoCA Access for apartments on Sjoberg's network in Minnesota

InCoax Networks has announced the start of a multi-building deployment for Sjoberg's, a family-owned cable operator based in Thief River Falls, MN. The roll-out will cover approximately 30 to 40 buildings across the Sjoberg network. It will use InCoax technology as part of Nokia Gigabit Connect with MoCA Access to deliver fibre-based multi-gigabit broadband over existing coaxial infrastructure in apartment buildings. InCoax CEO Jakob Tobieson said these are the first live installations resulting from his co

GREECE 10:42

Vodafone Greece upgrades University Plan for students

Vodafone Greece has upgraded its University Plan for students. Starting 8 September, the Vodafone University plan will include more benefits for the same monthly fee, the operator said. Under the updated plan, subscribers will receive 100GB of mobile data, unlimited calls within Greece and the EU, and 300 SMS per month. The monthly fee will remain unchanged at EUR 23.58.

UNITED STATES 10:32

Toptana starts work on new cable landing station in Washington State

Toptana Technologies, Indigenous US telecoms infrastructure company owned by the Quinault Indian Nation, will break ground on a new cable landing station on Washington's Pacific Coast on 02 September. It plans to build a new facility to support up to four subsea cable systems, boosting international connectivity between the Pacific Northwest and Asia-Pacific markets. 

POLAND 10:29

Plus launches online platform for smartphone trade-ins

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has launched a new online version of the Plus Trade-In programme. Customers wanting to sell their smartphone can now complete the entire valuation process for their used device online, without needing to visit a service centre. The value of the device can be used either to purchase a new model from Plus, or as credit for their telecom service charges, without the obligation to upgrade to a new smartphone.

EUROPE 10:25

Waystream brings out 7700 series of 2.5G switches made in Sweden

Waystream has announced the launch of its 7700 series of 2.5G switches, which are manufactured in Sweden. They enable operators and metro networks to offer multi-gigabit broadband speeds in apartment buildings without replacing existing network cabling. By using infrastructure already in place, customers can upgrade their networks more quickly, at a lower cost and with significantly less environmental impact than with a traditional cable renovation.

GLOBAL 10:23

Farcast completes demo of Telesat Lightspeed antenna technology

Telesat and Farcast, San Francisco-based satellite user terminal developer, have successfully completed a joint technology demonstration programme. They have demonstrated the main capabilities of Farcast's electronically steered antenna (ESA) technology, ending in an over-the-air demo using Telesat's LEO 3 test satellite. The demonstration saw Farcast establish and maintain end-to-end satellite connectivity through its shared-aperture user terminal. 

NETHERLANDS 10:20

Dutch consumers waiting longer to buy new smartphone

More people are delaying the purchase of a new smartphone or opting for a second-hand device, amid rising prices driven by the cost of memory chips. According to data from the Telecompaper Consumer Insights panel, 30 percent of Dutch consumers expect to buy a new phone within 12 months, down from 34 percent four years ago. Sixty percent said they expect to wait longer than a year to buy a new phone. 

ITALY 10:14

Tiscali launches youth-oriented plan with 350GB for under EUR 10/mth

Italian operator Tiscali, a brand currently licenced to energy group Canarbino, has again signed up to the government's National Youth Card initiative, offering users aged between 18 and 35 access to a special plan with 350GB of 5G data for under EUR 10 a month.

IRELAND 10:14

Irish space tech start-up Setanta looks to raise EUR 3 million

Setanta Space Systems, Irish space technology start-up, has launched  EUR 3 million fundraising drive to further development of its onboard AI software and modular satellite computing technology. The company has developed the Danu hardware platform, a modular onboard satellite computer system; and is also working to develop integrated AI models for spacecraft health monitoring, autonomous navigation and Earth Observation analytics

NETHERLANDS 10:13

Simyo announces 3.3% annual price increase

Dutch mobile services provider Simyo announced an increase in its subscription rates of 3.3 percent from October, the same as its parent company KPN. The annual increase is based on the national inflation rate for 2025. The increase applies only to customers who started a contract before 01 July. 

POLAND 10:10

YFE enters Polish market with local version of Fix&Foxi

Your Family Entertainment (YFE) has launched its kids' channels RiC.today and Fix&Foxi in Poland, marking the company's entry into the Polish market. The launch introduces YFE's international English-language educational channel RiC.today and a fully localised Polish-language version of Fix&Foxi Channel. With the launch, Poland joins more than 70 countries worldwide where YFE's family channels are already available.

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