Camtel offers services to SMEs through employer association GECAM
CAMEROON 10:54

Camtel offers services to SMEs through employer association GECAM

State-owned telecom operator Camtel has signed a three-year partnership with employer organisation the Cameroon Business Group (GECAM). It will primarily benefit GECAM's small, medium and micro-enterprises by boosting their access to essential digital infrastructure. Camtel will provide secure internet connectivity, interconnections between business sites, fixed and mobile telephony services, data security services and hosting, including at the Zamengoue Data Centre at competitive rates.

MTN Mobile Money Uganda appoints Lubega as managing director
UGANDA 10:49

MTN Mobile Money Uganda appoints Lubega as managing director

MTN Mobile Money Uganda has announced the appointment of Phrase Lubega as managing director, subject to regulatory approval by the Bank of Uganda. Lubega has over three decades of leadership expertise in the telecom, information technology and financial services sectors. During his extensive career at MTN Group, Mubega has held senior roles including group executive for fintech commercial operations and general manager for commercial and go-to-market operations.

AMS-IX joins Mplify to advance LSO-API development
NETHERLANDS 10:47

AMS-IX joins Mplify to advance LSO-API development

AMS-IX said it has joined Mplify, the international industry association for Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), and will work with De-Cix and Linx on the adoption and further development of Mplify's Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) APIs. The initiative covers IP peering, cloud connectivity and AI-driven traffic exchange.

STC Bahrain partners with TOD to stream FIFA World Cup 2026
BAHRAIN 10:44

STC Bahrain partners with TOD to stream FIFA World Cup 2026

STC Bahrain has announced a partnership with TOD by BeIN to air FIFA World Cup 2026 men's football to its subscribers. They will offer complimentary access to the 104 tournament matches for eligible subscribers of selected STC Bahrain Fiber, Broadband, Postpaid Voice plans and family plans. Digital-first fans will benefit from accessible and immersive streaming using 4K/HDR live streams and advanced features including interactive timelines, automatic highlights, multiview, and live output such as Fanzone.

Camtel agrees youth training scheme with govt
CAMEROON 10:33

Camtel agrees youth training scheme with govt

Cameroonian state-owned operator Camtel has agreed a partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education to establish an investment framework for youth training to develop the next generation of telecom professionals. Camtel will open its facilities to students, offering academic internships and hands-on operational exposure to the telecom sector. The company aims to align education with industry needs, equipping young people with the skills necessary to drive Cameroon's digital transformation and economic gr

T2 plans to expand VoLTE roaming
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:29

T2 plans to expand VoLTE roaming

Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of Rostelecom, said it plans to raise its VoLTE roaming coverage to 48 countries and territories this year. Its VoLTE roaming service is currently available on 30 networks of 23 foreign operators and has around 70,000 users. T2 launched VoLTE roaming services in 2022, making them available in the US and adding eighteen countries in 2025.

Dutch govt to use defence procurement law for future digital services platform tender
NETHERLANDS 10:26

Dutch govt to use defence procurement law for future digital services platform tender

Logius, the Dutch government agency responsible for critical digital public services including the Dutch national digital ID system DigiD and MijnOverheid, will tender the contract for future platform management under the Defence and Security Procurement Act (ADV). In a letter to Dutch parliament, State Secretary Eric van der Burg said the ADV offers broader scope than a standard European tender to restrict national security risks, including the ability to exclude parties from countries whose legislation pe

Beeline Russia launches PaaS product Apache Kafka
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:24

Beeline Russia launches PaaS product Apache Kafka

Russian operator Beeline said that its Beeline Cloud subsidiary has introduced a new PaaS product, namely a managed data streaming service called Apache Kafka. It is designed for companies building modern microservice architecture, integrating various IT systems and analysing data in real time. The service is based on the provider's experience of servicing Kafka in high-load internal projects.

Beeline Russia to cooperate with AI platform GPTunnel
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:19

Beeline Russia to cooperate with AI platform GPTunnel

Russian operator Beeline said that its unit Beeline Big Data & AI has concluded an agreement on the strategic partnership in the B2B segment with the AI platform GPTunnel. The companies will cooperate developing the service AI Assistants for Entrepreneurs, as well as other AI-based solutions for large businesses and SMEs. The service had earlier been launched by both companies.

Beeline Russia to provide Tricolor with AI technologies
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:17

Beeline Russia to provide Tricolor with AI technologies

Russian operator Beeline will provide satellite television operator Tricolor with AI technologies to improve its technical support and customer service. The parties signed an agreement on the issue during the St Petersburg Economic Forum.

TIM, Dazn to offer 2026 Fifa World Cup pass for under EUR 10
ITALY 10:17

TIM, Dazn to offer 2026 Fifa World Cup pass for under EUR 10

Telecom Italia (TIM) and Dazn have expanded their partnership ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, launching a dedicated "Pass Mondiali" (World Cup Pass) package that allows TIM customers to access the full tournament for a one-off fee of EUR 9.99.

Kcell implements VoLTE
KAZAKHSTAN 10:12

Kcell implements VoLTE

Kazakh operator Kcell has announced the implementation of VoLTE technology, making the voice service available for customers using services under its Kcell and Activ brands. In 2025, the operator invested KZT 102.8 billion in upgrading its network. 

UNITED STATES 10:12

T-Mobile US launches Dynamic CX technology for live events

T-Mobile US has announced the launch of a new AI-powered network optimisation feature called Dynamic CX to keep customers connected during high-demand moments. The new capability will help the T-Mobile network automatically adapt in near real-time in response to shifting demand. It is designed especially for large-scale live events, such as concerts and sporting events, and builds on the operator's intelligent Self-Organising Network (SON) technology. 

GLOBAL 10:09

ALE launches 1540-series Stellar access points

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) has announced the release of its Stellar 1540 series access points under the OmniAccess brand. The series features two indoor APs designed to produce Wi-Fi 7 LAN connectivity in high-density enterprise environments. The AP1541 has integrated omnidirectional antennas, while the AP1542 offers external connectors supporting up to eight antennas. ALE is touting intelligent RF management and multi-link operation (MLO) support coupled with dual 10 Gbps WAN ports to capture higher i

NAMIBIA 10:03

MTN Nigeria asks public to pick 'prosecutors' for probe into rapid data depletion

MTN Nigeria will host an independent public inquest on 06 June to address consumer complaints about rapid mobile data depletion. It aims for absolute transparency into its data consumption mechanics. A five-member prosecution team will be chosen by the Nigerian public through a media-led voting process to ensure unbiased representation. This structure removes corporate bias by blocking MTN. The defence team will include external, independent hardware specialists alongside MTN engineers.

CANADA 09:54

Canon Canada becomes Eset authorised gold reseller partner

Eset, global cyber security and digital protection solutions provider, has appointed Canon Canada as an authorised gold reseller partner. This strengthens the existing managed IT services offering of Canon Canada with the integration of ESET cybersecurity solutions directly into its services. Gary Hansra, Senior Director of Sales, Service & Marketing Strategy for Canon Canada, said the partnership with ESET adds "specialised layers of security" to its IT services offering. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:51

MTS agrees RUB 70 bln syndicated credit

Russian operator MTS has concluded an agreement with a group of Russian banks for RUB 70 billion in syndicated credit for five years. The funds will be used for current corporate activity as well as for investments. The lenders include six Russian banks and this is MTS' first syndicated credit agreement since 2009.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:48

STV expects World Cup to boost advertising revenue

STV Group, Scottish broadcasting and media company, has published a trading update ahead of its AGM on 05 June. Total advertising revenue (TAR) in Q1 2026 was better than guided and down 4 percent (-5% guidance), boosted by digital advertising. TAR is expected to grow around 10 percent in Q2 and around 4 percent in H1 2026, boosted by strong demand from advertisers around the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. STV Studios will have an adjusted operating loss of around GBP 3 million in H1, in line with management ex

NAMIBIA 09:43

Telecom Namibia agrees to use Demshi open access fibre network

Telecom Namibia has signed a strategic partnership with Demshi Investment Holdings to expand national digital infrastructure and improve broadband connectivity. It aims to deploy fibre-optic cables to replace copper infrastructure in areas heavily targeted by thieves and vandals. The cooperation advances Telecom Namibia's five-Year Integrated Strategic Business Plan and 2025/26 Annual Operating Plan by using Demshi's open-access fibre network.

GLOBAL 09:42

FIFA+ streaming service launches on Dazn platform worldwide

Dazn and FIFA have launched the FIDA+ destination on the Dazn platform, combining Dazn's football rights portfolio and FIFA's global content. Available exclusively on Dazn, FIFA+ will show around 8,500 live football matches a year from around 100 FIFA member associations, along with original programming and archive content. The launch builds on the partnership between the two organisations at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

EGYPT 09:36

Vodafone Egypt pledges EGP 20 bln investment this fiscal year

Vodafone Egypt said it is investing over EGP 20 billion for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, reflecting its long-term commitment to the Egyptian market and its confidence in the future of the country's digital economy. Vodafone Egypt joined the Egyptian British Business Association (BEBA) mission in the UK from 03-04 June, an event that highlighted Vodafone's role as a strategic partner in Egypt's digital economy. Over 28 years, the company has invested more than EGP 125 billion to develop digital infrastructure,

PANAMA 09:34

Panama launches tender to add third mobile operator

Panama's telecommunications regulator Asep has launched a public tender to award a new concession for a third mobile operator to compete in the market with Tigo (Millicom) and Cable & Wireless Panama (Liberty Latin America). Public Tender No. 01-2026-Telco will grant rights to install, operate and commercially exploit Personal Communications Services (PCS) nationwide, following Digicel's exit from the country in 2022.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:29

MPs concerned about UK govt overreliance on tech firm Palantir

UK MPs have warned the government about becoming over dependent on tech company Palantir. A report on delivering digital government by the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee warns that Palantir is not the only supplier capable of providing middleware, and said its increasing presence across the UK public sector was an "unacceptable point of weakness". The report names Palantir as the most worrying example of growing public sector reliance on a small number of big tech providers, including Amazon W

GLOBAL 09:29

Ciena posts 40% sales jump in Q2

Ciena has posted second-quarter revenue of around USD 1.57 billion, an increase of 40 percent year-on-year. Sales in the three months to 02 May finished just above Ciena's USD 1.45-1.55 billion target and also surpassed reported Wall Street expectations of USD 1.5 billion. The performance reflects higher turnover from Ciena's networking division (+47 percent), platform software and services (+10 percent), and global services (+23 percent). The only segment to report lower revenues year-on-year was Ciena's B

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