Italy's Enel launches Enel Mobile MVNO on Fastweb network
ITALY 07:15

Italy's Enel launches Enel Mobile MVNO on Fastweb network

Italian energy giant Enel has become the latest utility to enter the telecommunications market with the launch of an MVNO called Enel Mobile. The operator will use the Fastweb (Fastweb + Vodafone) network at top 5G speeds of 2 Gbps (download) and 200 Mbps (upload). It will also give existing energy customers who meet certain conditions free access to the launch prepay plan.

Meta updates social media subscription offers with new One, professional plans
GLOBAL 06:54

Meta updates social media subscription offers with new One, professional plans

Meta is launching new subscription plans bundling its WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook 'Plus' offers with additional AI features and capacity. The Meta One plans come in two tiers: Core for USD 7.99 per month and Premium for USD 19.99 per month. Additional plans are also launching for professional users with extra AI tools.

AT&T offers free access to LifeMD's virtual healthcare platform
UNITED STATES 06:49

AT&T offers free access to LifeMD's virtual healthcare platform

AT&T has reached an agreement with LifeMD to offer its customers free access to the latter's virtual healthcare and pharmacy platform. More than 100 million AT&T wireless and fibre customers could eventually receive waived membership fees, valued at USD 228 a year, while paying for visits, prescriptions and other services they use.

Amazon stacks 5 streaming services in single bundle for USD 30 per month
UNITED STATES 06:42

Amazon stacks 5 streaming services in single bundle for USD 30 per month

Amazon announced a new bundle of five streaming services available on its Prime Video platform in the US. The package with AMC+, BritBox, MGM+, PBS Masterpiece and Starz costs USD 29.99 per month, equal to savings of almost 39 percent compared to subscribing to each service individually. This is the first time it has ever offered five services in a single bundle. 

Anthropic signs lease for new Australian data centre
AUSTRALIA 06:33

Anthropic signs lease for new Australian data centre

Anthropic has signed its first Australian data centre lease, the ABC reported. The long-term contract is at the planned Western Downs Digital Park in Queensland, which is expected to be the largest data centre complex in the country when completed. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli revealed the contract, saying it was a direct result of his recent trade mission to the US, where he met with the company.

Microsoft increases quarterly dividend 8%
GLOBAL 06:19

Microsoft increases quarterly dividend 8%

Microsoft announced its board approved an 8 percent increase in its quarterly dividend, to USD 0.98 per share. The increase is slightly less than the 10 percent in previous years, as the company also ramps up spending on data centre infrastructure for its AI and cloud services.

Robi Axiata launches 'AI Space' to provide direct access to global AI models via MyRobi App
BANGLADESH 05:31

Robi Axiata launches 'AI Space' to provide direct access to global AI models via MyRobi App

Bangladeshi operator Robi Axiata has introduced the 'Robi AI Space' platform on its My Robi app. Robi says its AI Space platform will serve as an all-in-one AI hub for users in Bangladesh. Developed in collaboration with AI platform Every AI, Robi AI Space aggregates major global AI models under a single ecosystem. Customers can access ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and DeepSeek via a single premium subscription or by purchasing specialized AI bundle packs.

Grameenphone integrates major AI models into MyGP platform with OneAI launch
BANGLADESH 05:16

Grameenphone integrates major AI models into MyGP platform with OneAI launch

Bangladeshi operator Grameenphone has launched 'OneAI' on its MyGP app. The OneAI platform will serve as an all-in-one AI aggregation platform for users in Bangladesh. Instead of managing multiple separate subscriptions, customers can access several AI models directly through a single subscription paid via their mobile balance. The available models on the platform include ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok, DeepSeek, Nano Banana Lite, Veo, and MiniMax.

USTDA funds AI-powered public Wi-Fi project in Philippines with ComClark
PHILIPPINES 04:48

USTDA funds AI-powered public Wi-Fi project in Philippines with ComClark

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has announced an agreement with Philippines ICT company ComClark Network and Technology to fund a pilot project to assess viability for a nationwide network of paid public Wi-Fi access points. Under this pilot project, AI-enhanced US-made Wi-Fi access points will be deployed in strategic locations across the Philippines.

Vi adds Pant to board
INDIA 03:35

Vi adds Pant to board

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced that its board of directors has approved the appointment of Gopika Pant as an additional director. Pending shareholder approval, her 5-year term will run through 16 September 2031.

USTDA funds feasibility study for new Thailand-US trans-Pacific submarine cable system
THAILAND 03:21

USTDA funds feasibility study for new Thailand-US trans-Pacific submarine cable system

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has announced funding for a feasibility study to develop a trusted trans-Pacific submarine cable system that connects Thailand, through neighboring countries, to the US, strengthening secure digital connectivity across Southeast Asia. The study will help Thai state-owned operator National Telecom Public Company (NT) assess the viability of the Thailand-US Submarine Cable System (THUS), a project designed to replace Thailand's aging subsea cable connection to the U

Ai& to deploy 100 Rebellions RebelRack units at Tokyo data centre
JAPAN 03:10

Ai& to deploy 100 Rebellions RebelRack units at Tokyo data centre

South Korean AI chip pioneer Rebellions has partnered with global AI technology company ai& to bring its AI inference infrastructure to Japan. Ai& will deploy up to 100 Rebellions RebelRack units at its Tokyo data centre. The deployment will begin with an initial purchase and scale up progressively to support ai&'s heterogeneous inference service in Japan.

UNITED KINGDOM 15 SEP

BMC TV upgrades core UK network with Adtran technology

BMC TV, UK media network services provider, has upgraded its core UK network with Adtran technology to support coverage of major live sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup and racecourse broadcasting. The new Adtran infrastructure boosts BMC TV's packet edge, access and aggregation layers to support reliable broadcast feed distribution across multiple locations. 

UNITED KINGDOM 15 SEP

Antevia integrates with Ontix Nexus neutral host gateway

Antevia Networks, UK provider of 5G in-building solutions, has completed a successful integration with the Nexus neutral host gateway of Ontix, UK neutral host operator. The two companies announced a partnership in May 2026 to deploy commercial, hybrid private/public mobile networks.

INDIA 15 SEP

UK govt, Indian mobile operators partner to tackle digital fraud

The UK and Indian telecoms sectors are joining forces to combat online fraud, harms and scams using AI technology. An MoU was signed on 14 September by the UK government and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) to provide a framework for sharing learning and knowledge, and cooperating on digital fraud-related issues affecting India and the UK. The partnership will bring together experts from India and the UK to help create a safer and more trusted digital ecosystem. It strengthens the commitme

CANADA 15 SEP

Bell to expand AI Fabric data centre facility in Saskatchewan

Bell Canada has signed a non-binding MoU with the government of Saskatchewan to expand the Bell AI Fabric in the province with the phase development of up to 900 MW of extra capacity. This expansion would create a 1.2 GW Canadian AI infrastructure hub in Saskatchewan, representing the largest ever capital investment in the province. Under the terms of the MoU, Bell would set up an AI Fabric head office in Saskatchewan. 

UNITED KINGDOM 15 SEP

Nottinghamshire completes 4G, 5G mobile coverage survey

Nottinghamshire County Council in England has completed a survey of 4G and 5G mobile coverage across the county, working with connectivity consultancy FarrPoint. A total of 4,728 km of roads were surveyed between March-July 2026 - including motorways, main A and B roads, local roads, and smaller rural roads - to measure mobile signal and resident experience on the ground. The results were used to create a new online interactive map for residents to search by postcode or address. 

EUROPE 15 SEP

Sopra Steria, Dynatrace launch European observability, AIOps practice

Sopra Steria Group and Dynatrace have partnered to launch a new dedicated observability and AIOps practice for Europe. This will help large European organisations run complicated IT estates - launching in France and Norway across the telecoms, retail, public sector, insurance and banking sectors. The partnership is non-exclusive.

UNITED STATES 15 SEP

MobileX powers new veteran-focused mobile service CallSign Mobile

US MVNO MobileX has launched a new hybrid retail model to expand its mobile technology to brands looking to launch their own mobile services. The first brand to launch under this new model is veteran-founded CallSign Mobile. MobileX is powering the mobile experience, with CallSign handling the brand, customer experience and relationship with veterans. MobileX founder and CEO Peter Adderton is also serving as an advisor to CallSign. 

UNITED STATES 15 SEP

Zoom continues 'Zoom Ahead' marketing campaign with new TV ad

Zoom has launched a new TV commercial, 'Zoom Got It Done', the next stage of the 'Zoom Ahead' marketing campaign. Featuring actress Kate McKinnon, the new TV ad shows how Zoom's AI-enabled platform can help turn conversations into completed work - highlighting the wide range of available tools in the Zoom ecosystem, such as automated note-taking, contact centre solutions and productivity suite. The new ad will launch during Week 1 of the NFL regular season on Monday Night Football, continuing across linear

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15 SEP

MTS implements over 9,000 smart meters in St Petersburg region

Russian operator MTS announced it has implemented more than 9,000 smart power meters in seven cities and towns of the St Petersburg region. The digital solutions allow residents and business owners to monitor energy consumption in real time and automatically transmit meter readings, reducing the risk of errors. The project was implemented jointly with one of the largest power grid companies in Russia, Loesk.

SLOVAKIA 15 SEP

Slovakia to move public channels to DVB-T2 from 22 September

Slovak terrestrial TV platform Plustelka announced that the terrestrial TV multiplex 3 will switch to the DVB-T2 standard from 22 September.  The change can affect all viewers who watch terrestrial TV. Plustelka offers channels from the public broadcaster STVR over this multiplex (Jednotka, Dvojka, 24 and Sport). Plustelka switched the second multiplex for terrestrial TV services to the DVB-T2 standard on 14 April. 

GHANA 15 SEP

Ghana's NCA mentors 100 young women in regional 'girls in ICT' initiative

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) hosted 100 girls for a mentorship workshop under the Girls-In-ICT programme. Organized by the ICT minister, the event introduced participants to career opportunities across the communications and technology sectors while highlighting the importance of digital skills in education, employment, and entrepreneurship.

BELARUS 15 SEP

Life Belarus adds 5G roaming in Russia

Life Belarus has introduced access to 5G roaming services in Russia. The services are available on the new Beeline, MTS and Megafon 5G networks, and will be also available on the T2 network soon.

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