Jio confirms filing for IPO
Jio Platforms has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for the sale of up to 270 million new equity shares, targeting what is anticipated to be India's largest-ever public offering. The shares have a face value of INR 10 each. The final issue price will be determined through a standard book-building process, the company said. The timing of the IPO depends on approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India, and the stock markets BSE and National Stock Exchange.
Jio confirms filing for IPO
Jio Platforms has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for the sale of up to 270 million new equity shares, targeting what is anticipated to be India's largest-ever public offering. The shares have a face value of INR 10 each. The final issue price will be determined through a standard book-building process, the company said. The timing of the IPO depends on approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India, and the stock markets BSE and National Stock Exchange.
Telia, Ericsson, AstaZero open 5G, 6G test lab with public backing in Sweden
Sweden's leading telecom companies are opening a new lab to test 5G, 6G and AI innovations. The Digital Area Sweden initiative is led by Telia, Ericsson and AstaZero, with support from the public innovation fund Future by Lund and the national innovation agency Vinnova through Sweden's 'Advanced Digitalization' industrial programme. The lab will be open to businesses and public administration bodies to test advanced digital solutions in a range of conditions, helping accelerate adoption of new mobile and AI
Telia, Ericsson, AstaZero open 5G, 6G test lab with public backing in Sweden
Sweden's leading telecom companies are opening a new lab to test 5G, 6G and AI innovations. The Digital Area Sweden initiative is led by Telia, Ericsson and AstaZero, with support from the public innovation fund Future by Lund and the national innovation agency Vinnova through Sweden's 'Advanced Digitalization' industrial programme. The lab will be open to businesses and public administration bodies to test advanced digital solutions in a range of conditions, helping accelerate adoption of new mobile and AI
Tele2 sets data traffic record after Swedish World Cup match on Midsummer holiday
Tele2 set a new all-time high for data traffic on its mobile network 20 June, as the Swedish national team played the Netherlands in the World Cup the same day as a major holiday in Sweden, Midsummer's Day. The operator said traffic increased almost 60 percent compared to the same holiday a year ago. The match hours of 19:00 and 21:00 hours were the highest traffic ever in a two-hour period.
Tele2 sets data traffic record after Swedish World Cup match on Midsummer holiday
Uganda launches five-year strategy to raise e-govt take-up to 40%
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) launched its Strategic Plan, mapping out a five-year roadmap to modernize public service delivery for the digital age. The plan sets a goal to grow the proportion of Ugandans actively using e-government services from a baseline of 9.2 percent to 40 percent by FY 2029/30. This will be delivered through six strategic objectives spanning ICT infrastructure expansion, smart e-government access, cybersecurity and data protection, BPO and IT-enabled se
Uganda launches five-year strategy to raise e-govt take-up to 40%
Turkmenistan seeks cooperation with Japan on AI
Turkmenistan has expressed its willingness to cooperate with Japan in the field of artificial intelligence. This was reflected in a press release published by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Japan following a meeting between Turkmen Ambassador to Japan Atadurdy Bayramov and Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike. The meeting also discussed issues of AI and digital transformation, the embassy said, and the sides exchanged views on expanding cooperation in economic, industrial, and technological sectors.
Turkmenistan seeks cooperation with Japan on AI
Telia names new HR head in Norway
Telia has named Jannike Gruner its new Head of People and Culture in Norway and a member of the management team there. She has worked 24 years at Telia, mainly in Sweden but also with stints in Denmark and Oslo before as VP and head of transformation. Most recently she was VP and head of global transformation at Telia Company for three years, while she has served as acting HR head in Norway since April. She is now confirmed in a permanent position.
Telia names new HR head in Norway
Vodafone Spain targets defence sector with integrated 5G, cyber and cloud offering
Vodafone Spain (Zegona) has launched a portfolio of technology services aimed at the defence and security sector spanning connectivity, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and sovereign cloud infrastructure. The offering, unveiled by the operator's enterprise unit Vodafone Empresas, is designed for high-demand operational environments and comes as Spain and Europe increase investment in defence capabilities.
Vodafone Spain targets defence sector with integrated 5G, cyber and cloud offering
DNA wins city of Oulu internet contract
Finnish operator DNA announced a new contract to provide network and internet services for the city of Oulu. DNA will implement a telecommunications network for the city administration, including around 300 business connections and data centre and internet connections. The services are expected to support operational reliability and flexible capacity management according to the city's needs, with options for separate or extra connections for specific events or special applications.
DNA wins city of Oulu internet contract
Telia Finland transfers IT support business to CGI
Telia Finland announced a new contract with IT services provider CGI. Under the agreement, Telia will provide infrastructure and network services for CGI and its customers, while CGI takes over part of Telia Cygate's data centre services and end-user IT support for Telia Finland business customers. As part of the deal, almost 250 Telia employees will transfer to CGI.
Telia Finland transfers IT support business to CGI
South African minister talks digital economy with US ambassador
South Africa's communications minister Solly Malatsi met with US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the digital economy. The ministry said in a statement that the discussion centered on the high-growth potential of the ICT sector, focusing on digital infrastructure investments, innovation, connectivity, and technology-driven economic growth. The ministry said advancing South Africa's digital transformation requires strategic partnerships that attract investment, expand op
South African minister talks digital economy with US ambassador
Angola's mobile market adds 2 mln subscribers in 2025
Angola's mobile sector added over two million new subscribers in 2025, taking the country's total to 28.4 million active users, equal to a 75 percent penetration rate, according to data from regulator Inacom. While Unitel remains the dominant market leader with a 73.3 percent share, Africell has captured a 25.5 percent share, and Movicel holds 2 percent.
