Kenyan parliamentary committee evaluates USF-supported connectivity in Garissa County
KENYA 14:17

Kenyan parliamentary committee evaluates USF-supported connectivity in Garissa County

The Kenyan National Assembly's ICT committee has conducted site visits in Garissa County to assess the progress of connectivity initiatives supported by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Members of Parliament could directly with communities and evaluate how these projects are being implemented. USF-supported projects in the region are already enabling access to digital services for pupils, businesses and local people.

Vodacom South Africa supports Western Cape educational schemes
SOUTH AFRICA 14:14

Vodacom South Africa supports Western Cape educational schemes

Vodacom South Africa says its using technology and purposeful investment to provide a beneficial social impact in the Western Cape. It aims to build a digitally inclusive society while investing in critical infrastructure. It has supported four Schools of Excellence (SoEs) and four Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in the region to enable quality education and digital youth literacy.

Zain KSA reports 42% rise in 5G users among pilgrims to Two Holy Mosques
SAUDI ARABIA 14:08

Zain KSA reports 42% rise in 5G users among pilgrims to Two Holy Mosques

Zain KSA said it has delivered reliable digital service to for pilgrims at the Two Holy Mosque sites during Ramadan 1447H, particularly in the last ten days, through an advanced network powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The operator recorded a 42 percent growth in 5G users and a 28 percent increase in overall data traffic during Ramadan 1447H compared with last season. Download speeds surged by 53 percent, while high-quality voice call users quality improved, with a 15 percent increase in volume. The

MTN South Sudan changes MoMo agent airtime sale process, grants top-up bonuses to customers
SOUTH AFRICA 14:03

MTN South Sudan changes MoMo agent airtime sale process, grants top-up bonuses to customers

MTN Fintech South Sudan says it has implemented enhancements to the MTN MoMo service to benefit agents and customers across the country. It has strengthened the support structure available to MoMo agents, giving them expanded opportunities to earn 10 percent commissions from customer deposit (Cash-In) transactions. Instead of buying airtime on behalf of a customer, the MoMo agent will facilitate a cash deposit onto the customer wallet, so that the customer can perform a self-recharge of airtime from their M

Zambia declares abuse of AI content as a security threat ahead of August elections
ZAMBIA 13:57

Zambia declares abuse of AI content as a security threat ahead of August elections

The Zambian government has declared the abuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated applications a threat to national security, ITWeb reported. The nation faces rising political tensions and an increase in AI-generated false information ahead of the general elections on 13 August. Critics have accused the administration of President Hakainde Hichilema of stifling private media, contributing to a surge in misinformation.

Yettel Hungary extends portable internet option for Easter holiday
HUNGARY 13:53

Yettel Hungary extends portable internet option for Easter holiday

TYettel Hungary is giving its home internet subscribers more freedom over the Easter holiday with the OtthonNet Anywhere Mode feature that allows subscribers to take their home internet router with them. Yettel's data shows that mobility is important to customers, with 60 percent of new subscribers choosing OtthonNet because it's portable. Until 11 April, Yettel will automatically activate an extra 10 days of OtthonNet Anywhere Mode for free for OtthonNet and OtthonNet Basic subscribers. This is in addition

Plus cuts unlimited package to PLN 60 on 2-year contract
POLAND 13:52

Plus cuts unlimited package to PLN 60 on 2-year contract

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has introduced a promotion of its postpaid package L with unlimited calls, messaging and data. The plan is offered for a promotional price of PLN 60 monthly for new and current customers concluding new contracts for 24 months. That's down from PLN 100 per month normally in the first two years. Under the same promo, the M plan with 60 GB is reduced to PLN 50 from PLN 60 per month, and the S plan with 6 GB costs PLN 40 rather than PLN 50. 

Wingu Cloud Exchange opens in Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA 13:48

Wingu Cloud Exchange opens in Ethiopia

Wingu Africa has announced the launch in Ethiopia of the Wingu Cloud Exchange (WCX), a new private cloud platform tailored for East African businesses. WCX enables Ethiopian organisations to keep their data securely within the country, ensuring compliance with local regulations and protecting sensitive information. Businesses gain faster access to services, improved operational efficiency, and reliable support through locally optimised infrastructure.

Polish govt approves draft law on AI regulation
POLAND 13:48

Polish govt approves draft law on AI regulation

The Polish government has approved draft legislation on AI systems, in an effort to strengthen the security of citizens and establish effective oversight of AI. The government said the law should also support a stable and favourable environment for entrepreneurs to innovate with AI. The bill implements the provisions of the EU Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI Act) in Polish law and must be debated and vote in parliament before it becomes law.

M.Video collects 30% more used devices in 2025
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:46

M.Video collects 30% more used devices in 2025

Russian mobile and electronics retail chain M.Video said that it collected 2,100 tons of old, unused devices in 2025, up by 30 percent year-on-year. Around 6 million batteries have been collected, up by 20 percent. The chain collects for recycling small electronic devices and batteries in more than 600 of its shops in 30 cities across the country. 

Spain court orders EUR 107 mln tax refund to Orange, Vodafone
SPAIN 13:45

Spain court orders EUR 107 mln tax refund to Orange, Vodafone

Spain's Audiencia Nacional court has ordered the country's tax agency to refund around EUR 107.5 million to the local subsidiaries of Orange and Vodafone after ruling that a business tax applied to telecommunications operators breached European Union regulations, according to court rulings seen by Expansion. The decisions handed down by the country's Audiencia Nacional court on 18 February and 10 March upheld the administrative appeals lodged by the operators against earlier rulings issued by the country's

Netherlands awards 7 new private 5G permits for 3.5GHz band
NETHERLANDS 13:39

Netherlands awards 7 new private 5G permits for 3.5GHz band

SES subsidiary New Skies Satellites, wireless network specialist Lumiad and the greenhouse industry's innovation centre Tomatoworld are among the recipients of seven new licences for private 5G networks in the 3.5 GHz band in the Netherlands. According to the latest update from the digital infrastructure agency RDI, there are a total 58 private networks licensed in the band as of March.

BAHRAIN 13:38

Iranian drone strike hits Batelco HQ housing AWS infrastructure

Iranian missiles have struck the headquarters of Bahraini telecom group Batelco in Hamala, Azeri news agency APA reported. The facility also hosts Amazon Web Services infrastructure, making it a significant target in what appears to be a deliberate escalation of Iran's stated campaign against US tech companies in the region. Media reports claim that Bahrain has since confirmed the facility was hit and that Amazon servers housed there have been affected, rendering parts of the complex inoperative. Power outa

BELGIUM 13:30

Wallonia digital maturity index shows 94% of households connected to internet

Internet penetration has reached 94 percent of households in the Belgian region of Wallonia and 89 percent of people in the region have smartphones, according to the latest digital maturity barometer by the regional government's digital agency. Households are also more satisfied with their internet connections, with 64 percent considering the connection quality good, up 4 percentage points from the previous survey. At the same time, almost one in ten (9%) said they experience service disruptions regularly.

GLOBAL 13:24

Lightera names new CEO

Fibre cabling, materials and connectivity specialist Lightera has appointed Holly Hulse as chief executive officer, with Hulse's predecessor Foad Shaikhzadeh remaining involved with the company as board chairman. Hulse's promotion from her previous remit as corporate vice president and chief operations officer comes as Lightera marks the first anniversary of its rebrand integrating multiple legacy brands under the Furukawa Electric Group, namely OFS, Furukawa Electric LatAM, and Furukawa Electric Fiber.

FRANCE 13:19

TDF taps Harmonic products to upgrade DTT multiplex capacity

French digital terrestrial TV multiplex operator TDF has implemented upgraded infrastructure from Harmonic to boost transmission capacity for HD broadcasts. Following the upgrades, TDF's multiplex can distribute six HD channels, up from five channels previously. The HD channels set for distribution are BFM TV, CNews, CStar, Novo19, T18 and Gulli.

FRANCE 13:13

Arcep consults on draft decision to grant Amazon Leo expanded licence

French telecom authority Arcep has published a draft decision for public consultation, in which the regulator would grant a number of additional rights to Amazon Kuiper Services Europe by amending the ten-year licence secured by this Amazon subsidiary in mid-2025. Among the main changes, the draft decision would enlarge the authorised geographical footprint to include the French overseas territories for which Arcep is responsible (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Mayotte, Martinique, St. Pierre and Miquelon, St.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:11

ITS intros FibreLight Plus package with extra SLA and DDoS protection

UK operator ITS announced the launch of its latest business-grade connectivity service, FibreLight Plus. This builds on the existing FibreLight service to add Enhanced Business Care, for 24/7/365 monitoring and a six-hour target fix service level agreement, and SecureEdge, a machine learning-based system from Cisco to ward off DDoS attacks. The two VAS are 20 percent cheaper than their list prices when bought bundled in the new package with an internet connection. 

NETHERLANDS 13:10

Dutch Consumer Multiplay Market 2025-Q4

The report provides a comprehensive overview and insight into the Dutch consumer multi-play market in the fourth quarter of 2025, and compares the findings with results from previous quarters. We analyse the Dutch telecoms markets from a bundling perspective. We report on the number of 1P, 2P, 3P and 4P subscribers, based on both company reports and our own calculations and estimates. The report defines multiplay households as households with a consumer broadband subscription plus one of these three services: mobile, fixed telephony, or TV with the same provider.

GLOBAL 13:10

Proton launches video meetings platform with baked-in privacy features

Swiss online services vendor Proton has expanded its privacy-themed line-up with a new video conferencing platform pitched as an alternative to Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. Proton Meet aims to address data privacy risks related to video calls as well as underlying metadata and chat histories. The platform applies end-to-end encryption empowered by Messaging Layer Security to ensure all video calls stay protected.

ITALY 13:03

Losito named IBM Italia general manager

IBM Italia has announced the appointment of Nico Losito as its new general manager, replacing Alessandro La Volpe, who has decided to leave the company to pursue new professional challenges. In a short statement, the company thanked La Volpe for his contributions and years of service, adding that Losito will take up the role on 01 April.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:01

CloudCoCo confirms FY results, exits year with GBP 10 mln in recurring revenue

UK IT services provider CloudCoCo reported a fall in revenue for its fiscal year to September 2025 to GBP 9.6 million from GBP 27.5 million the previous year after the sale of much of its managed services business. Revenue from continuing operations dropped to GBP 8.0 million from GBP 8.7 million, in line with its preliminary figures released in March, and the trading EBITDA was GBP 0.08 million, up from GBP 0.06 million. The company said it made strong operational progress over the year, ending the year wi

UNITED STATES 12:55

Anterix signs USD 3 mln private wireless spectrum deal with Texas-New Mexico Power

Anterix has announced a 900 MHz spectrum licence purchase agreement worth USD 3.2 million with Texas-New Mexico Power (TMNP). They have also agreed to negotiate the delivery of Anterix equipment to TMNP under an MoU. Under the spectrum licence deal, TMNP will deploy Anterix's private wireless platform to more than 280,000 new customers in Texas. The mission-critical private wireless network will strengthen grid reliability, increase resiliency and support essential service improvements throughout TMNP's ter

UNITED STATES 12:52

Charter brings live TV app to Amazon Fire TV devices

Charter Communications is bringing its Spectrum TV app to Amazon Fire TV devices. As a result, from 15 April the cable operator's subscribers can access their live TV services from the Amazon devices, without the need for a separate set-top box. 

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Background

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23 MRT 00:38

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