Sunrise poaches chief consumer officer main brand from CH Media
SWITZERLAND 13:30

Sunrise poaches chief consumer officer main brand from CH Media

Swiss operator Sunrise said it has appointed Wolfgang Elsaesser as its new chief consumer officer main brand, and member of the executive committee, effective from 01 July. Elsaesser joins Sunrise from media company CH Media, where he served as chief executive officer of CH Media TV, responsible for the strategic and operational management of the television and streaming business. He was also a member of the executive board of CH Media.

Dialog Axiata to power National Vesak Zone 2026
SRI LANKA 13:22

Dialog Axiata to power National Vesak Zone 2026

Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata has partnered with the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs as Official Digital Partner of the 2026 National Vesak Zone in Matara. Dialog has launched the National AI Vesak Greeting Card Competition 2026, powered by Dialog 5G Ultra, enabling communities nationwide to celebrate Vesak through connectivity and AI-powered experiences.

Vodafone Germany inks open access network agreement with Deutsche GigaNetz
GERMANY 13:22

Vodafone Germany inks open access network agreement with Deutsche GigaNetz

Vodafone Germany has signed a letter of intent for a long-term wholesale agreement with Deutsche GigaNetz. This will enable 500,000 households and businesses to subscribe to Vodafone's internet, TV and telephony services over the Deutsche GigaNetz network from 2027. By 2030, Deutsche GigaNetz aims to extend its networks by 1 million FTTH connections.  Deutsche GigaNetz currently operates fibre-optic networks in approximately 200 cities and municipalities in twelve federal states in Germany.

Qorvo introduces latest RF switch line-up
GLOBAL 13:19

Qorvo introduces latest RF switch line-up

Qorvo is rolling out a new family of RF switches designed to strip away complexity in cellular and wireless traffic scenarios. The US vendor is sampling three models. An SP4T wideband switch, the QPC6114, delivers high-isolation signal separation of over 65 decibels in 5G radios and advanced drone communications. The QPC6122 is a compact wideband RF switch tailored to smaller module and drone profiles. Finally, the QPC6188 is configured for flexible wideband RF routing to maintain linearity across signal pa

Iliad Italia relaunches Top 300 Plus and 250 Plus rates on 8th anniversary
ITALY 13:14

Iliad Italia relaunches Top 300 Plus and 250 Plus rates on 8th anniversary

Iliad Italia has marked the eighth anniversary of its arrival in Italy by relaunching its premium Top 250 Plus and Top 300 Plus plans, this time prolonging them until at least 30 June, and announcing a new ad campaign featuring Australian model and actress Megan Gale. The rates come with 250GB and 300GB of data at 5G speeds, plus 25GB and 30GB for EU roaming, for EUR 9.99 and EUR 11.99 a month respectively.

South African govt steps up use of mobile handsets to identify illegal foreign nationals using biometric readings
SOUTH AFRICA 13:09

South African govt steps up use of mobile handsets to identify illegal foreign nationals using biometric readings

The Department of Home Affairs says it will accelerate the use of handheld mobile devices to verify the legal status of foreign nationals in South Africa, MyBroadband reported. According to Leon Schreiber, minister of home affairs, the devices will enable officials to access departmental systems to determine a person's immigration status remotely. Schreiber answered questions in Parliament about the number of foreign nationals in the country without valid documentation and the measures the department is tak

FET to distribute Amazon Leo satellite services in Taiwan
TAIWAN 13:06

FET to distribute Amazon Leo satellite services in Taiwan

Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon Leo, to become an authorized distributor of its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network services for businesses and civilian public sector organizations in Taiwan. FET reports it will leverage its network operations experience and information and communication systems integration capabilities to provide Taiwanese customers with connectivity that can augment traditional networks and reach beyond existing service footprints.

Wiliot expands collaboration with AT&T on supply chain AI deployments
UNITED STATES 13:00

Wiliot expands collaboration with AT&T on supply chain AI deployments

IoT platform company Wiliot has expanded its collaboration with AT&T Business to support the deployment and operation of its Physical AI platform across enterprise supply chain environments. The companies said the collaboration formalises a systems integration and device certification model intended to support large-scale deployments, network operations and future data service delivery for AT&T enterprise customers.

Plume flags hidden proxy network running from Android TV streaming boxes
UNITED STATES 12:57

Plume flags hidden proxy network running from Android TV streaming boxes

Plume's Security Labs unit has published insights into a proxy threat affecting certain Android TV streaming boxes that instructs them to relay unauthorised traffic through residential broadband connections. Issued on 28 May, the study attributes the threat to a hidden software package installed in SuperBox devices, an Android-based streaming STB sold through authorised dealers and third-party marketplaces such as eBay

MTN Zambia launches 5G Penta Band product for indoor connectivity with Huawei
ZAMBIA 12:50

MTN Zambia launches 5G Penta Band product for indoor connectivity with Huawei

MTN Zambia has launched the first 5G Penta Band Indoor Solution in Africa which is a major milestone in Zambia's digital transformation journey.

Telefonica, Google partner on Spanish sovereign cloud offering
SPAIN 12:45

Telefonica, Google partner on Spanish sovereign cloud offering

Telefonica has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to deliver a sovereign cloud offering aimed at Spanish public administrations and regulated industries. The move is above all designed to give organisations greater control over data stored in Google Cloud while meeting national requirements on privacy, residency and operational autonomy.

Nigerian digital TV switchover could enable NGN 605 bln in new revenue streams
NIGERIA 12:40

Nigerian digital TV switchover could enable NGN 605 bln in new revenue streams

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has said that the television Digital Switch-Over (DSO) on 17 June will open up access to a NGN 605.2 billion advertising market for local broadcasters and content creators, CommunicationsWeek reported. Following the launch, the NBC plans a gradual phase-out of older technology, with analogue television broadcasting scheduled to shut down completely by 31 December 2028. NBC director-general Charles Ebuebu said the switch from analogue to digital broadcasting will he

GLOBAL 12:30

IQE closes strategic funds to pay off debt as FY sales trend lower

Chip wafer supplier IQE has tied up an GBP 81 million strategic fundraising announced in April to pay off debt obligations. The transaction raised GBP 45 million from equity and non-interest bearing convertible notes, issued to strategic investor Macom Technology Solutions. The remaining funds were sourced through a GBP 23 million redemption and reinvestment of existing convertibles, and through a GBP 13 million placing and retail offer. Net proceeds from the fundraising should reach GBP 27.9 million, follo

SAUDI ARABIA 12:22

STC reports 44% surge in Eid Al-Adha network traffic

STC Group said it managed a 44 percent surge in overall data traffic at peak times during the first day of Eid Al-Adha on 27 May compared with 2025. There was a 60 percent rise in 5G traffic alone, reflecting the growing reliance on high-speed digital services during the pilgrimage. The group deployed advanced products and executed roughly 15,000 autonomous actions per hour.

NIGERIA 12:19

Swift Network faces winding-up petition for allegedly failing to pay for network devices

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the public advertisement of a winding-up petition against telecom provider Swift Network, CommunicationsWeek reported. Swift faces liquidation over its alleged inability to settle a debt exceeding NGN 115 million for goods supplied. Optics and Wireless counsel Bimbo Adebayo-Ogunlaja requested permission to publish the petition. Optics and Wireless also seeks NGN 70.53 million in accrued interest from a transaction loan, plus general damages for breach of contract.

BENIN 12:04

Benin appoints AI expert Akplogan as minister of digital transformation and innovation

Mahuna Akplogan has been appointed as Benin's minister of digital transformation and innovation in President Romuald Wadagni's first government, Ecofin reported. Akplogan succeeds Aurelie Adam Soule Zoumarou, who had led the ministry since 2017. Akplogan holds an engineering degree in computer science from the University of Technology of Compiegne, awarded in 2008, and a PhD in artificial intelligence from the University of Toulouse, completed in 2013. He has spent most of his career in France.

ITALY 12:02

Fastweb+Vodafone debuts AI assistant ROSS

Italian operator Fastweb+Vodafone has launched ROSS, an artificial intelligence-powered assistant designed to "reduce the burden of routine and organisational tasks". The tool is intended to free up time for higher-value work requiring focus and creativity, said the operator, which inaugurated its proprietary FastwebAI Factory supercomputer back in 2024.

SOUTH AFRICA 11:56

SABC appoints Nyembezi as executive for technology

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced the permanent appointment of Vuyo Nyembezi as its group executive for technology, effective 15 May, after an exhaustive and competitive recruitment process. Nyembezi was already carrying out the role in an acting capacity and provided steady leadership to the technology division at a critical period, the SABC said. Nyembezi has over 20 years of experience in the broadcasting industry and the SABC environment.

SOUTH AFRICA 11:49

Liquid Intelligent and Microsoft provide digital training at Royal Bafokeng Institute

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has partnered with Microsoft and South Africa's Department of Communications and Digital Technologies to launch a Mobile Digital Laboratory at the Royal Bafokeng Institute in Phokeng, North West Province. The solar-powered training lab ensures reliable, sustainable access to technology and education, even in areas where infrastructure has traditionally been a barrier. This public-private partnership combines industry and government strengths to deliver digital connectivity, s

SOUTH AFRICA 11:41

Afrihost wins approval to buy Echo to join enterprise market

The South African Competition Commission has unconditionally approved Afrihost's acquisition of Echo Service Provider, letting it expand into the corporate and enterprise connectivity markets. The commission said that the proposed transaction is unlikely to substantially lessen or prevent competition in any market and raises no significant public interest concerns. The watchdog said the deal gives Afrihost access to networking and cloud integration services such as SD-WAN, MPLS VPNs and multi-cloud connecti

ITALY 11:35

Italy consumer confidence returns to growth in May, business morale down again

Italy's consumer confidence climbed in May after two negative months but overall business morale fell again, according to the latest report from national statistics office Istat. Composite business confidence across the manufacturing, retail, construction and services sectors declined to 94.1 in May from 95.1 the previous month due to falls in market services and construction, partly offset by a slight rise in retail trade sentiment to 101.0 from 100.8.

GLOBAL 11:23

Resilience extends Tecnotree offer deadline until 26 June pending Nigerian approval

Tecnotree Corporation said Resilience Investment Holdings is extending its public cash tender offer for all its shares until 26 June from 03 June to allow it to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals. The offer for Tecnotree's outstanding shares, compulsory convertible debentures (CCDs), related warrants and options began on 05 February. It said Resilience investment has now got the green light from the Kuwaiti competition authority, but the process of obtaining Nigerian competition approval is not expec

UNITED KINGDOM 11:17

EE employs Meta 'congestion awareness' software to reduce network load from mobile videos

BT announced it's working with Meta to improve mobile data reliability at peak network times. The recent pilot with Meta focused on making videos on Facebook and Instagram more reliable for EE mobile customers, even during periods of high network demand. The companies said the pilot delivered "strong results", including a 6-8 percent bitrate reduction when congestion was identified and around a 4 percent reduction in traffic to congested cells. As a result, the congestion awareness technology has been rolle

NIGERIA 11:09

Simba Infrastructure partners with Galaxy Backbone to launch hosted UC and call centre services

Simba Infrastructure has partnered with Galaxy Backbone (GBB) to deliver hosted unified communications (UC) and call centre solutions to public and private sector organisations in Nigeria. This partnership combines Simba Infrastructure's expertise in converged communications, systems integration, and private-sector engagement with Galaxy Backbone's government relationships. It leverages Galaxy's Tier III and Tier IV data centres alongside an extensive fibre-optic network spanning 30 states and the Federal C

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