Lyse says 744 phones remain unable to make emergency calls after 2G shutdown
NORWAY 12:03

Lyse says 744 phones remain unable to make emergency calls after 2G shutdown

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom said it is asking Telia Norway and Lyse Tele to deal with customers whose mobile phones cannot make emergency calls and should disconnect them if the problem cannot be resolved. Telia stated that by 20 August, there were no phones on its network that depended on emergency roaming on another provider's network. Lyse said there were 744.

New Dutch innovation agency teams up with German counterpart on AI chip design challenge
GERMANY 11:51

New Dutch innovation agency teams up with German counterpart on AI chip design challenge

The Netherlands is setting up a new public body to support "disruptive innovation" and announced a first project with Germany to support AI semiconductor development. Named Nadi (Nationaal Agentschap voor Disruptieve Innovatie), the new Dutch agency was announced earlier this month in the annual state budget and has the support of its German counterpart Sprind in establishing its operations. Together the two national agencies are putting EUR 40 million into the 'AI-Native Chip Design Challenge'.

Libelium leads 'Alhambra Living Lab' IoT and AI project
SPAIN 11:48

Libelium leads 'Alhambra Living Lab' IoT and AI project

Spanish IoT specialist Libelium said it has been selected as the technological leader of a project to use internet-connected sensors, AI and a digital twin to better conserve the Alhambra World Heritage complex in Granada. The scheme driven by the Andalusian Digital Agency and coordinated by Sandetel will also help to manage visitors and improve access to cultural information.

Dutch competition regulator given new powers to investigate small takeovers
NETHERLANDS 11:38

Dutch competition regulator given new powers to investigate small takeovers

The lower house of the Dutch parliament has approved legislation giving the Consumer and Markets Authority (ACM) the power to investigate smaller takeovers. The regulator can take action when companies with at least EUR 50 million in annual turnover are involved. At the same time the threshold for standard merger control procedures would increase to EUR 75 million from EUR 30 million in sales, the FD reports. 

French Senate report calls for 'environmental excellence' in AI data centre expansion
FRANCE 11:27

French Senate report calls for 'environmental excellence' in AI data centre expansion

The French Senate has published a report on the environmental impact of AI, including 16 recommendations on how to manage the sustainable development of the new services. The report was compiled by its committee on sustainable development, as a follow-up to the legislation passed in 2021 on reducing the environmental impact of digital services. With nearly one in two French people saying they use AI services regularly, the Senators see a growing environmental effect, with the carbon footprint shifting from

TV 2 and NRK share rights to air forthcoming FIS winter sport championships
NORWAY 11:18

TV 2 and NRK share rights to air forthcoming FIS winter sport championships

Norwegian broadcaster TV 2 said it has secured the rights to six FIS World Championships. Meanwhile, state-owned NRK will air the Alpine Skiing World Championships in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, in February 2072 as well as the World Championships on home soil in Narvik in 2029. FIS stands for the Federation Internationale de Ski et de Snowboard. 

Visible expands marketing at college sports venues
UNITED STATES 11:07

Visible expands marketing at college sports venues

Verizon's Visible brand announced new partnerships designed to reach college students. It's working with Learfield on the college athletics partnership at the universities USC, Oregon, Minnesota and Rutgers with marketing efforts targeting students, alumni and fans of the school sports teams. The agreement includes a collection of highly visible branding placements at athletic venues, including the earlier announced helmet bumper sponsorship with University of Minnesota football, an on-court logo placement

Nkom invites expressions of interest in Erdal transmitter frequency licences
NORWAY 10:40

Nkom invites expressions of interest in Erdal transmitter frequency licences

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom said it has received applications for frequency licences for 630 kHz, 1314 kHz and 5895 kHz spectrum. Any other interested parties are now invited to apply by 16 October. All the transmitter points are located in Erdal in Vestland county, with omni-directional antenna and 1 kW transmitter power.

Tusass more than doubles H1 investment, revenue rises 1% but EBITDA falls 5%
GREENLAND 10:17

Tusass more than doubles H1 investment, revenue rises 1% but EBITDA falls 5%

Greenlandic operator Tusass said its financial results for the first half of 2026 indicate a strong foundation amid a doubling of investments. Revenue rose by 1.04 percent to DKK 399.7 million from DKK 395.6 million in H1 2025. Pre-tax profit fell by 9.81 percent to DKK 67.1 million from DKK 74.4 million and EBITDA dropped by 4.96 percent to DKK 139.8 million from DKK 147.1 million, but the company said it maintains satisfactory financial ratios, with solvency at 74.2 percent compared with 77.5 percent a ye

Travelxp launches on Free, reaches 20 million homes in France
FRANCE 10:15

Travelxp launches on Free, reaches 20 million homes in France

Travel and lifestyle content producer Travelxp has announced the launch of its HD channel on Free, extending its footprint in France to an estimated 20 million homes. The deal follows earlier agreements with Bouygues Telecom and Orange to add the channel to their IPTV offer.

Global OTEC to study ocean energy for Bahamas data centres and water supply
BAHAMAS 09:48

Global OTEC to study ocean energy for Bahamas data centres and water supply

UK-based Global OTEC said it has been appointed lead technical partner in a consortium with the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) to study the feasibility of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) in The Bahamas. Commissioned by Expertise France and funded by the European Union under its Euroclima programme, the study will provide evidence for a government decision on whether to proceed towards project implementation.

Zain Bahrain holds OneCX Day 2026
BAHRAIN 09:39

Zain Bahrain holds OneCX Day 2026

Zain Bahrain has hosted OneCX Day 2026 with the slogan 'Explore the Future of Customer Experience with AI'. The event brought together business leaders, CX professionals and technology experts to explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming customer engagement and digital journeys. There were keynote sessions, interactive workshops, live demonstrations, signing ceremonies and strategic networking opportunities.

TURKEY 09:34

Turkcell's Turktell unit raises capital by TRY 8 billion to more than TRY 45 billion

Turktell Bilisim Servisleri, a subsidiary of Turkish operator Turkcell, has increased its capital by TRY 8 billion to TRY 45.22 billion. Turkcell also reports it exercised its pre-emption rights in full and paid the amount in cash. The company did not disclose a specific purpose for the capital increase.

JORDAN 09:29

Zain Jordan offers free browsing of Sanad government app and portal

Zain Jordan has introduced zero-rated access to Sanad, the national platform for digital government services and digital identity, for its individual subscribers. Customers can browse the website, use the app and access any government services without requiring an active data package. Zain is the first Jordanian telecoms provider to offer data-free access to Sanad, reflecting its corporate social responsibility efforts.

ITALY 09:25

Vodafone Italia gifts EUR 50 Amazon voucher to new broadband subs

Vodafone Italia (Fastweb + Vodafone) has relaunched an offer to promote its FTTH, FTTC and FWA plans with a bonus Amazon voucher. Under the time-limited promo, customers are being offered a EUR 50 voucher if they sign up to a Vodafone Casa landline plan online at prices starting at EUR 23.95 a month for new and existing mobile subscribers or EUR 27.95 a month for new landline subscribers.

ASIA 09:23

Subex wins USD 5 million contract from APAC telecom operator

Subex has secured a 5-year contract worth USD 5 million with a major mobile network operator in the Asia-Pacific region to modernise its Partner Ecosystem Management operations. Subex will deploy its Partner Ecosystem Management services to support the operator's management of its partner network and the introduction of new partnerships and business models.

TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 09:23

Vodacom and Tanzania Breweries train 26,000 retailers in financial management and inventory planning

Vodacom Tanzania and Tanzania Breweries (TBL) have joined forces to provide over 26,000 retailers nationwide with essential business, financial and digital skills aimed under a two-year agreement. The Retailer Development Programme (RDP) is a training scheme to help local entrepreneurs to modernise. Under the motto 'Growing Innovatively Together' (GRIT), the partnership pairs TBL's distribution network with Vodacom's mobile financial services, connectivity, and digital services.

KAZAKHSTAN 09:19

Kcell offers mobile parking payments in Astana

Kazakhstan mobile operator Kcell has introduced mobile parking in the city of Astana, available to Kcell subscribers via the mobile app. To make a payment, users open the Kcell or activ app, select QR payment, and scan the QR code on the parking sign. Next, they enter the vehicle's license plate number and the parking duration. The amount is calculated automatically, and the receipt is saved in the transaction history after payment. Payment is deducted directly from their mobile balance; users can also util

ALBANIA 09:17

One Albania launches Wi-Fi 7 with new 2.5 Gbps Ultra Fibre plan

One Albania has introduced Wi-Fi 7 to the domestic market alongside its One Ultra Fibre 2.5 Gbps package. Engineered to handle heavy data demands, Wi-Fi 7 delivers significantly higher speeds, improved network efficiency, and lower latency, the operator said. No pricing details of the new package were disclosed.

GLOBAL 09:14

Tyndall Institute project claims 6G breakthrough in creating reprogrammable mmWave microchips

A team of researchers working with Ireland's Tyndall National Institute have reported a semiconductor breakthrough that could enable 6G cellular innovations. The research focuses on monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMIC), described as an "emerging technology that is expected to substantially improve telecoms in the next few years". The team, which includes Dimitra Psychogiou, head of Tyndall's Advanced Technologies Group, has completed a project aimed at building reconfigurable mmWave radio microch

MADAGASCAR 09:05

Chinese police supports Malagasy crackdown on telecom and internet fraud

Chinese and Malagasy police have completed their first joint operation targeting telecom and online fraud, dismantling multiple criminal dens in Antananarivo and surrounding regions, said Chinese newspaper People's Daily reported citing China's ministry of public security. Fraud syndicates driven out of Southeast Asia by regional crackdowns are tending to relocate to parts of Africa, the Middle East and Central America. Malagasy authorities confirmed a notable influx of Southeast Asian fraud operators estab

BELGIUM 09:01

Monizze apps brings NFC payments with meal vouchers at point of sale

Belgian fintech company Monizze has introduced a smartphone app making it possible for customers to pay with their meal, eco or gift vouchers in stores. This makes the digital vouchers available for payment at the point of sale, without the need for a physical card. The app works with both iOS and Android phones.

CHILE 08:55

Chile launches last-mile fibre rollout in Ñuble

Chile's telecommunications regulator Subtel and the Ñuble Regional Government have launched the first phase of a last-mile fibre optic project aimed at narrowing the digital divide in the central Bío Bío region. The rollout, designed to support improved access to education, healthcare and economic opportunities, is funded with more than CLP 4.7 billion from regional authorities and will be executed by local firm Copelec. 

UNITED KINGDOM 08:37

Pine Media reaches 40,000 premises passed with South Yorkshire fibre network

The UK operator Pine Media has reached 40,000 premises passed with its FTTH network across Sheffield and South Yorkshire, its CEO William Dear announced on LinkedIn. The milestone was included in a recruitment call for a general manager at Pine Media Broadband, who will take over day-to-day operations while Dear focuses on growth and strategy. The company last reported 36,700 premises passed in March.

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