MultiChoice Nigeria runs 'Open Time' promotion
NIGERIA 09:48

MultiChoice Nigeria runs 'Open Time' promotion

MultiChoice Nigeria has launched a month-long promotional campaign titled 'Open Time', granting eligible DStv subscribers free access to higher-tier viewing packages. Running from 01 to 30 June, the initiative aims drive new user acquisitions. Active subscribers on lower-tier plans such as Compact and Compact+ will receive automatic upgrades to higher tiers, giving some viewers temporary access to Premium content. The upgrades apply automatically upon payment confirmation.

Telefonica Spain to air World Cup in 4K
SPAIN 09:47

Telefonica Spain to air World Cup in 4K

Telefonica Spain has confirmed that it will be broadcasting all matches of the FIFA 2026 World Cup in Ultra High Definition (UHD-4K) starting with the Mexico vs. South Africa opener on 11 June. The stream will be available to customers signed up to the relevant Futbol Total or LaLiga pay-TV packages and with a Movistar UHD decoder.

Comviva data report highlights knowledge gaps around AI value realisation
GLOBAL 09:40

Comviva data report highlights knowledge gaps around AI value realisation

A survey conducted by digital platforms vendor Comviva shows that one fifth (21 percent) of respondents lacked a tangible methodology for measuring the impact of AI deployments. The survey polled more than 200 senior IT and business executives globally in telecoms, e-commerce and retail. This sample was evenly split, with telecoms and the other two segments each accounting for 50 percent of respondents, spread across leadership roles including chief marketing officer, chief commercial officer, and chief dat

Former Deutsche Telekom executive to head Verizon network and technology division - report
UNITED STATES 09:23

Former Deutsche Telekom executive to head Verizon network and technology division - report

The former member of Deutsche Telekom's management board responsible for product and technology, Abdurazak (Abdu) Mudesir, will assume responsibility for networks and technology at Verizon, Handelsblatt reports, citing sources. Deutsche Telekom announced the departure of Mudesir in March. 

Ho Mobile extends 100GB, unlimited calls plan for under EUR 5
SPAIN 09:20

Ho Mobile extends 100GB, unlimited calls plan for under EUR 5

Ho Mobile, the low-cost brand of Italian operator Fastweb+Vodafone, has prolonged an entry-level plan aimed at customers who port their number to the operator. It includes 100GB of mobile data at 4G speeds for under EUR 5 a month, with the operator also reducing the EUR 29.90 activation fee to EUR 4.99 under the promo, now available until 26 June.

Medusa's subsea segment starts carrying live traffic between Marseille and Bizerte
GLOBAL 09:20

Medusa's subsea segment starts carrying live traffic between Marseille and Bizerte

Orange has announced a new milestone for the Medusa cable system, confirming that the Mediterranean subsea segment linking Marseille (France) and Bizerte (Tunisia) is now operational. The completion of this project, dubbed 'ViaTunisia', was supported by an EU grant that provided funding to cover 30 percent of the construction and management costs. Orange installed the necessary landing infrastructure in Marseille and Bizerte in collaboration with Medusa's partners Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) and Elettr

Schibsted privacy fee attracts Norwegian data protection complaint
NORWAY 09:19

Schibsted privacy fee attracts Norwegian data protection complaint

The Norwegian Consumer Council said it is filing a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority about Schibsted's decision to require payment for privacy protection. Schibsted, which owns newspapers including VG, Aftenposten, Bergens Tidende and Stavanger Aftenblad, has introduced a NOK 49 payment for readers to avoid tracking and surveillance-based marketing. The council has previously complained about a similar scheme by Meta, and that complaint is still being processed by the Data Protection Au

Telecom Namibia CEO becomes head of Communications Regulators' Association of Southern Africa
AFRICA 09:04

Telecom Namibia CEO becomes head of Communications Regulators' Association of Southern Africa

Stanley Shanapinda, the CEO of Telecom Namibia, has accepted an appointment as executive secretary of the Communications Regulators' Association of Southern Africa (CRASA), which promotes regulatory harmonisation and cooperation among telecom watchdogs in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The appointment follows a competitive regional recruitment process. He will work with the board of directors, shareholders and executive management of Telecom Namibia to ensure a smooth and orderly leaders

NGMN reports aim to convey 6G operator perspective on upgrade strategy, architecture and timings
GLOBAL 08:58

NGMN reports aim to convey 6G operator perspective on upgrade strategy, architecture and timings

The Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) has issued two publications underlining operator 6G perspectives in the run-up to standardisation. The first paper looks at potential 6G architecture candidates and examines migration paths both in the core mobile network and in RAN-enabled mobile sites. NGMN calls on the industry to heed the experience encountered in 5G roll-outs, arguing this requires early convergence to identify a favoured approach to 6G migration and prevent fragmentation in the marke

Aeromexico, ViX to stream World Cup games onboard
MEXICO 08:52

Aeromexico, ViX to stream World Cup games onboard

Aeromexico has reached an agreement with ViX, the streaming platform of TelevisaUnivision, to let passengers watch World Cup content in flight using free Wi-Fi and a personal device. The service will include live sports programming and selected international football matches during the summer.

Denmark launches AltID mobile identification system
DENMARK 08:47

Denmark launches AltID mobile identification system

The Danish Digitisation Authority has announced the availability of AltID, Denmark's new and official mobile identification application. AtID provides two items of evidence, namely proof of age and a virtual identity card. For security, the information is only stored locally on the user's phone, and no-one else can find out where and when an item of evidence has been used.

Digi Belgium adds 60 GB plan to mobile portfolio
BELGIUM 08:40

Digi Belgium adds 60 GB plan to mobile portfolio

Digi Belgium has expanded its mobile offering with a new plan that includes 60 GB of mobile data for EUR 9 per month. With the launch, the operator has added a fourth mobile plan to its portfolio. The new package includes unlimited calls to Belgian networks and complements Digi's existing subscriptions, which offer 7 GB for EUR 3, 30 GB for EUR 5 and 40 GB for EUR 7 per month.

MEXICO 08:38

Mexican watchdog backing automatic registration of mobile lines without consent

Mexico's telecommunications regulator CRT is allowing mobile operators to automatically link postpaid lines to the CURP (Unique Population Registry Code) database using customer data already on file, even without seeking fresh consent, according to a report in business daily Expansion. The move comes as Mexico heads toward a 30 June deadline for mandatory registration of all mobile prepay and postpay lines with official ID documents.

IRAQ 08:34

Iraqi Communications & Media Commission orders Korek shutdown after canceling debt agreement

The Communications and Media Commission (CMC) in Iraq has officially terminated its settlement agreement with Korek Telecom and ordered an immediate suspension of the company's operations, Iraqi News reported. The industry regulator announced the regulatory and legal clampdown on 02 June, targeting the mobile operator's assets to recover an estimated USD 1.5 billion in outstanding regulatory and licensing debts. 

LUXEMBOURG 08:28

Luxembourg's LU-CIX launches sovereign videoconferencing platform

Luxembourg internet exchange LU‑CIX has announced the official launch of Videoconf.lu, a videoconferencing platform designed for businesses of all sizes. The initiative aims to provide local companies with a sovereign service hosted on LU‑CIX's resilient network infrastructure, suitable for crisis management and business continuity. Clients can choose from three packages, dubbed Pro, Pro+ and Enterprise, while tailor‑made offers are also available for larger companies.

GERMANY 08:25

Saleforce buys Berlin-based content management system platform Contentful

Salesforce has acquired Berlin-based content management system platform Contentful. Saleforce will integrate Contentful's API-first management system, making it accessible on its autonomous AI platform Agentforce. Contentful stores content created for delivery via interfaces (APIs) to websites, apps or other applications.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:22

Cato Networks to expand London footprint with new AI innovation hub

Israel-based SASE specialist Cato Networks is embarking on a multi-year operational expansion in London and is launching its first dedicated AI hub in the UK's capital. Cato's AI innovation and research centre will be situated towards the centre of London in the Holborn district. The vendor's multi-year UK strategy includes a hiring drive to reach 50 staff in the next three years, building on an initial core group of product managers, data scientists and software engineers expected to be assigned to the fac

DENMARK 08:20

Midgard Infra starts marine survey for Verena cable from Denmark to UK

Midgard Infra, which was called Altibox Carrier until April, has announced the commencement of marine survey operations for the 630 km Verena subsea fibre-optic cable system to link the UK and Denmark. Survey activities will be done in summer 2026, taking advantage of the more favourable seasonal weather conditions. 

ARGENTINA 08:08

Personal Argentina debuts B2B satellite internet service

Personal Argentina's unit Personal Tech has launched a B2B low-Earth-orbit satellite internet service aimed at providing high-speed connectivity across Argentina, including rural and remote areas. The company said the service is above all designed to support business customers that need reliable access where terrestrial networks are limited or unavailable.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 08:06

E& UAE sells Careem stake to Uber, scaling back super app ambitions

E& UAE is selling a 12.5 percent stake in Careem Technologies back to Uber for USD 100 million in cash, reducing its majority holding to 37.5 percent as it retreats from its super app ambitions, The National reported. The divestment reverses the 2023 agreement, under which E& paid USD 400 million to secure a majority stake in Careem's non-transport super app operations.

EUROPE 08:03

Orange Travel inks distribution deal with Trip.com

Orange Travel, the subsidiary of the Orange group dedicated to eSIM plans for travellers, has announced a distribution partnership with Trip.com, an international aggregator platform for hotels and flights headquartered in Shanghai. From this month, the operator's eSIM plans will be available on the platform for customers travelling to France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the UK.

SOUTH AFRICA 07:57

Canal Plus starts Johannesburg Stock Exchange secondary listing on 03 June

Standard Bank Group says it has acted as the financial advisor to French media group Canal Plus for its fast-track secondary inward listing on the Main Board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on 03 June. The inward secondary listing grants South African investors direct access to Canal Plus, a London Stock Exchange (LSE) primary-listed global media company, using a single, fully fungible share pool across the JSE and LSE. No new shares were issued, but the listing aims to boost long-term liquidity, i

SOUTH AFRICA 07:45

South African Telkom Group FY revenue rises 1%

South Africa's Telkom Group has announced that its revenue increased by 1.4 percent year-on-year to ZAR 44.48 billion in the financial year ended March, driven by robust data revenue growth of 7.6 percent. Data revenue now contributes 59.8 percent of total group revenue, up from 56.4 percent in the prior year, underscoring the ongoing structural shift in the revenue mix towards mobile and fibre.

UNITED STATES 07:37

InCoax ties up US carrier framework for fibre-to-coax extension product

InCoax Networks has agreed a commercial framework with an unspecified US operator to supply its newly launched InCoax Fiber Extension product. The contract covers selected fibre broadband installations to simplify delivery in single-family homes and certain small apartment buildings. InCoax said the initial order intake could get under way at end-2026 or the start of 2027, but this would depend on the client's internal technical and operations decision process. The framework supports a multi-year strategy b

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