Zayo Europe activates PoP at Namex Rome exchange
ITALY 10:34

Zayo Europe activates PoP at Namex Rome exchange

Italian internet exchange Namex announced that Zayo Europe has become the latest company to set up a 400GE-enabled IP point of presence (PoP) at its Rome exchange. The new PoP complements Zayo Europe's existing presence in Milan and reflects its continued investment in high‑growth European markets.

KPN adopts Twilio platform for RCS Business Messaging
NETHERLANDS 10:29

KPN adopts Twilio platform for RCS Business Messaging

Twilio has a new contract with Dutch operator KPN to launch RCS Business Messaging in the Netherlands. Announced at Mobile World Congress, the agreement offers new forms of business communication, combining traditional SMS with interactive functions such as verified sender, images and action buttons. KPN's extensive mobile network will provide the platform for businesses to upgrade their communication with customers and partners. 

Commsworld deploys cloud-based CCTV network for Scottish Borders Council
UNITED KINGDOM 10:27

Commsworld deploys cloud-based CCTV network for Scottish Borders Council

Commsworld, Edinburgh-based networking and connectivity provider, has successfully deployed a new smart CCTV network for the Scottish Borders Council - working with CGI, the council's primary IT and business consulting services provider. This supports the council's strategy to become a Smart Rural Region. 

Mediatek demos Starlink emergency alerts powered by satellite-enabled M90 chipset
GLOBAL 10:22

Mediatek demos Starlink emergency alerts powered by satellite-enabled M90 chipset

Mediatek is showcasing emergency alert services powered by Starlink's S-band D2D platform at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. Powered by Mediatek's satellite-capable M90 5G modem, the MWC 26 demo aims to encourage wider adoption of satellite delivery of alerts from cellular public safety systems, including the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS), Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), and the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning System (ETWS). 

GSMA climate action projects reach 73 mln people
GLOBAL 10:18

GSMA climate action projects reach 73 mln people

The GSMA says in its annual ClimateTech Horizons Report that its climate action projects have now reached 72.7 million people and supported 21.7 million to adapt to climate change. Grant recipients have been awarded GBP 8.6 million, and GBP 54.4 million in follow-on investment has been secured. This shows that mobile-led solutions act as a catalyst for scaling global climate finance, the GSMA said. By January 2026, 48 organisations were being funded in 22 countries.

UK govt announces new satellite communications funding of GBP 30 million
UNITED KINGDOM 10:18

UK govt announces new satellite communications funding of GBP 30 million

The UK government has announced new funding of GBP 30 million for UK companies developing satellite communications technology. This is the second round of funding from the UK Space Agency's 'Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit' (LEO) programme and will help UK companies develop technologies and components for LEO satellite networks. The funding call opens on 04 March through the UK Space Agency website.

Ooredoo Qatar offers Ramadan rewards for customers
QATAR 10:09

Ooredoo Qatar offers Ramadan rewards for customers

Ooredoo Qatar is providing Home+ customers with complimentary access to eight dedicated Islamic channels during Ramadan. They offer a wide range of religious programmes, lectures and Quranic recitations. For those travelling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, Shahry customers receive a 20 percent discount while using their local data and minutes in KSA. Additionally, Qatarna+ Premium and Platinum subscribers will benefit from built-in, unlimited roaming allowances.

Network International powers card tokenization for Apple smartphones in Egypt
EGYPT 10:05

Network International powers card tokenization for Apple smartphones in Egypt

Network International announced the successful enablement of Apple Pay acceptance by powering card tokenization for Apple smartphones for four Egyptian banks. The successful launch comes in the third wave of the Central Bank of Egypt's granting of tokenisation licenses to select banks. 

Lyca Mobile freezes UK pay-monthly plan prices for 2026
UNITED KINGDOM 10:04

Lyca Mobile freezes UK pay-monthly plan prices for 2026

MVNO Lyca Mobile has announced a prize freeze for pay-monthly plans in the UK for 2026. The move is designed to stop mid-contract price increases and hidden contract fees. Prem Sivasamy, Lyca Mobile's Deputy Chairman, said the company was committed to supporting customers struggling with the cost of living, and that Lyca Mobile has never increased prices mid-contract since launching pay-monthly plans in the UK. It offers pay-monthly plans from GBP 3 per month, with unlimited data plans from GBP 9 per month.

Telphin adds automated messaging from IVR to PBX service
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:03

Telphin adds automated messaging from IVR to PBX service

Russian VoIP operator and cloud services provider Telphin has added a new option of automated messages when routing calls to its PBX service Telphin.Office. Text messages can be sent to the messengers Max, Telegram or WhatsApp, as well as over SMS, directly from the IVR menu. The new option is expected to speed up sending information to customers and staff. 

Free Mobile offers temporary support for customers in UAE, Oman and Qatar
FRANCE 10:02

Free Mobile offers temporary support for customers in UAE, Oman and Qatar

French operator Free Mobile has introduced two temporary measures to support customers affected by the conflict in the Middle East. As reported by Clubic, Free Mobile's rates for calls dialled from the UAE, Oman and Qatar have been lowered to EUR 0.22 per minute until the end of March. Additionally, customers in these three countries have been gifted 15 GB of roaming data during the current month. Both measures apply automatically across all the operator's mobile plans.

TIM ups cost of more prepay plans by EUR 2 a month in April
ITALY 10:02

TIM ups cost of more prepay plans by EUR 2 a month in April

Telecom Italia (TIM) has announced that further prepay customers will be subject to a price increase of EUR 1.99 (including VAT) applied to their plans starting on 09 April. The fourth unilateral increase to the cost of mobile plans since January was again attributed to "economic needs connected to changed market conditions".

GLOBAL 10:00

Teasol presents Teasol Exchange network sharing platform at MWC Barcelona

​Eindhoven-based company Teasol Technologies has announced the introduction of its Teasol Exchange network capacity sharing and slicing platform at the Netherlands Pavilion at MWC Barcelona 2026. Teasol Exchange applies artificial intelligence and seeks to overcome barriers to network sharing such as operational complexity, fragmented orchestration environments and reliance on bespoke bilateral integrations. It provides a neutral coordination layer that connects service demand with available network capacit

CHAD 09:59

SES brings MEO satellite connectivity to refugees in Chad

SESis expanding humanitarian connectivity at the Farchana refugee settlement in Chad in cooperation with Emergency.lu, the public-private partnership led by Luxembourg's ministry of foreign and European affairs, defence, development cooperation and foreign trade and the UN refugee agency (UNHCR). In the framework of the Connectivity for Refugees initiative, the deployment uses SES' O3b mPower satellite network to provide high-speed internet for humanitarian teams and essential services for refugees.

UZBEKISTAN 09:57

Beeline Uzbekistan and Rakuten Symphony partner for open RAN development

The Veon Group announced that its subsidiary Beeline Uzbekistan and Rakuten Symphony signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore strategic collaborations that support the development of Uzbekistan's digital economy, including on Open RAN development, AI-powered network intelligence and next-generation digital platforms. The MoU, signed at the MWC Barcelona 2026, establishes a framework to explore collaboration on areas including network deployment, optimisation and development, as well as digital

GLOBAL 09:54

ZTE unwraps enhanced AI architecture for mobile networks

ZTE officially unveiled its Air Max stack for integrating AI into mobile networks at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. Air Max aims to overhaul mobile infrastructure by adding an AI-native infrastructure layer to perform highly autonomous intelligent operations and unlock new revenue streams. It builds on the ZTE Air DNA platform launched at MWC 2025. According to ZTE senior vice president Zhang Wanchun, Air Max goes beyond a mere technical upgrade, encouraging changed business models that transcend

FRANCE 09:51

Bouygues Telecom to appeal conviction in telephony-based fraud case

French operator Bouygues Telecom intends to appeal a recent ruling by a Paris court regarding a victim of telephony-based fraud, reports Quechoisir. This case is believed to be the first in France to condemn a voice service provider for breaching its obligations under the so-called Naegelen law, which mandated the introduction of a caller ID authentication framework from 25 July 2023. It centred on the claims made by a Bouygues Telecom phone customer, whose bank account was compromised after a spoofing atta

NETHERLANDS 09:50

Ziggo Sport extends rights to Uefa club competitions until 2031

Ziggo Sport has extended its exclusive rights to show the Uefa club competitions until the 2030-31 season. The Dutch pay-TV platform has the rights already until 2027 for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, for which it reportedly paid EUR 25 million per season. No financial details on the new contract were disclosed. 

COLOMBIA 09:28

Colombia's ETB posts FY revenues up 6%, to invest USD 70 mln in fibre build

Colombian operator Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota (ETB) reported a 6 percent year on year rise in full-year revenues to COP 1.46 trillion (around USD 390 million) in 2025 as a whole. ETB, which provides telephony, satellite and TV services throughout the capital district, attributed the result to a transformation plan focused on optimising the telecommunications operations and developing new digital services for education, health and government clients.

GERMANY 09:19

German ministry starts consultation on Telecom Act reform

The German Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and State Modernization (BMDS) has started a consultation with the federal states and associations on the draft law to amend the Telecommunications Act (TKG). Designed to support broadband network expansion, the draft law aims to cut red tape for operators. The proposals implement the EU's Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA) and look to simplify some of the administrative aspects of network builds, such as applications for access to existing physical netwo

MALTA 09:15

Viasat World enters Maltese market, strikes distribution deal with Melita TV

Broadcaster Viasat World has confirmed its entry into the Maltese market. Through a new distribution agreement with Melita TV, Viasat World will bring a curated portfolio of TV channels to the audience in Malta.

GERMANY 09:13

T-Systems expands partnership with ServiceNow

T-Systems, the IT services subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, has expanded a partnership with ServiceNow to enable clients in Germany to further automate their workflows, structure data with the help of AI, and increase efficiency. As part of the partnership, Telekom deploys the ServiceNow AI platform on its T Cloud infrastructure. Its clients also receive consulting, implementation, licensing, and hosting services from a single platform.

ITALY 09:10

Vodafone Italia gifts EUR 50 Amazon voucher for new landline subs

Vodafone Italia (Fastweb+Vodafone) has launched an offer to promote its FTTH, FTTC and FWA plans with the gift of a free 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.

BANGLADESH 09:09

Veon, GSMA to co-fund digital innovation projects in Pakistan, Bangladesh

Veon has partnered with the GSMA's Mobile for Development Foundation (GSMA Foundation) to co-fund digital innovation projects in Pakistan and Bangladesh that are supported by the GSMA Innovation Fund. John Guisti, chief regulatory officer of the GSMA and president of the GSMA Foundation, JazzWorld CEO Aamir Ibrahim, and Banglalink CEO Johan Buse have jointly launched the partnership at MWC26 in Barcelona.

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