Ucom extends support for start-up hub Hero House Yerevan
ARMENIA 09:02

Ucom extends support for start-up hub Hero House Yerevan

Armenian operator Ucom has agreed with the start-up hub Hero House Yerevan on expansion of their cooperation aimed at strengthening Hero House's digital infrastructure. As Hero House's digital partner, Ucom provides internet connectivity and relevant services to the innovation hub, ensuring its efficient operation and supporting the growth of technological teams.

Portuguese operators to distribute 5,000 emergency eSIM cards
PORTUGAL 09:00

Portuguese operators to distribute 5,000 emergency eSIM cards

Mobile operators in Portugal are partnering with the government to distribute over 5,000 emergency roaming eSIM cards to people in storm-damaged areas who still don't have phone service. This initiative will allow affected individuals to connect to any available network while permanent repairs are underway. The agreement was made during a meeting with the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Miguel Pinto Luz, and major national operators (Digi, Meo, Nos, and Vodafone), along with the regulator Anacom.

Mobiuz upgrades network in Andijan region
UZBEKISTAN 09:00

Mobiuz upgrades network in Andijan region

Uzbekistan mobile operator Mobiuz said that it has upgraded 77 existing base stations in the Andijan region in January and February. LTE-800 and LTE-900 services have launched on those base stations, expanding the coverage of the network. A total 35 base stations have been modernised in the city of Andijan, and 42 base stations have been upgraded in other municipalities across the region. 

Virgin TV customers get access to Sky Atlantic channel
UNITED KINGDOM 09:00

Virgin TV customers get access to Sky Atlantic channel

Virgin Media O2 has announced the launch of the Sky Atlantic TV channel on the Virgin TB platform. The channel will be available from 01 April to new and existing Virgin TV 360 and Stream box customers already receiving Sky Entertainment channels, at no extra cost. This follows the announcement that HBO Max will be available through Virgin V 360 and Stream boxes when it launches in the UK in March.

KPN focust in jaarverslag op groei, glasvezel en 5G-investeringen
NETHERLANDS 09:00

KPN focust in jaarverslag op groei, glasvezel en 5G-investeringen

KPN heeft zijn jaarverslag 2025 gepubliceerd. Het document kreeg de titel Waarde van Verbinding en vermeldt groei in alle marktsegmenten, verdere uitrol van glasvezel en gerichte investeringen in 5G, cybersecurity en AI. Het verslag is opgesteld conform de CSRD-richtlijnen.

Lesotho partners with UNDP to advance AI strategy
LESOTHO 08:59

Lesotho partners with UNDP to advance AI strategy

Principal secretary at Lesotho's ICT ministry Kanono Ramashamole has held a meeting in Maseru with Taye Amssalu, deputy resident representative from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to discuss the implementation of the 2026 Digital Strategy Work Plan. The aim is to address national development needs through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the ministry said.  Among key issues discussed was the operationalisation of the Innovation Hub and ways to strengthen the AI system launched by t

Lesotho govt commits USD 24 mln to enhance connectivity
LESOTHO 08:54

Lesotho govt commits USD 24 mln to enhance connectivity

Lesotho's government has earmarked USD 24.07 million for the ICT ministry to advance national connectivity, modernise public digital systems and enhance service delivery through innovative means, ITWeb reported. The investment was announced after last week's National Budget and Development Plan meeting in Maseru. It is part of the state's strategy to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen national digital infrastructure and expand access to ICT across the Mountain Kingdom.

Wireless Logic acquires UK IoT connectivity specialist Comms365
UNITED KINGDOM 08:54

Wireless Logic acquires UK IoT connectivity specialist Comms365

IoT solutions provider Wireless Logic has announced the acquisition of UK-based Comms365, IoT connectivity company providing advanced internet solutions. The deal will boost Comm365's position in the UK connectivity market, giving customers access to a broader range of network solutions, including satellite connectivity solutions. 

ALTON insists operators have enough capacity to carry election data
NIGERIA 08:50

ALTON insists operators have enough capacity to carry election data

Nigeria's telecom operators say they have sufficient network coverage to support the electronic transmission of election results to the electoral body's platform and collation centres, Technext reported. Gbenga Adebayo, chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), rejected Senate allegations that they lacked digital capacity, saying any information about infrastructure coverage that did not come from regulator NCC could not be relied upon. The debate was reignited on 04 Febr

GlobalConnect sends submarine cable ship to repair damage off northern Norway
NORWAY 08:40

GlobalConnect sends submarine cable ship to repair damage off northern Norway

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom says it has been notified of a break in a submarine fibre cable off the coast of Finnmark county in northern Norway on the evening of 21 February. Newspaper Dagbladet said GlobalConnect had noticed problems with the cable that morning. It cited communications and PR director Rikke Juul Rokkedal Therkildsen as saying GlobalConnect currently had no information indicating that the incident was caused deliberately but had been in contact with the police. A cable ship was due to

Telefonica Tech adds CrowdStrike SIEM to cybersecurity offer
SPAIN 08:37

Telefonica Tech adds CrowdStrike SIEM to cybersecurity offer

Telefonica's digital services unit Telefonica Tech has expanded its strategic partnership with CrowdStrike to integrate the latter's Falcon Next-Gen SIEM technology into its managed security service, NextDefense XDR. The collaboration is designed to further strengthen Telefonica Tech's threat detection and response capabilities across multiple environments, including endpoint, identity, cloud and data, via its global network of Security Operations Centres (SOCs).

Yondr completes GBP 532 million ABS financing for Slough campus
UNITED KINGDOM 08:27

Yondr completes GBP 532 million ABS financing for Slough campus

Yondr Group has announced a GBP 532 million ABS financing for its London campus. This marks the group's debut in public capital markets and the first bond issued under its Green Finance Framework. The securitised term notes will be used to refinance part of its 100MW+ campus in Slough, where two of three buildings are fully operational, delivering more than 60MW of capacity. The ABS financing covers the first two data centre buildings on the Slough campus.

EUROPE 08:26

Digi grows customer base, revenues 15% in 2025, EBITDA up 1%

Digi Communications reported revenues up 12 percent year-on-year to EUR 579 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, while adjusted EBITDA rose a slower 5 percent to EUR 150 million on the costs of expansion. The Romania-based operators said it ended the year with almost 32.1 million RGUs, up 15 percent from 2024. while ARPU was stable at EUR 5.7.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:19

OpenAI, Microsoft commit funding to AI Alignment Project

Microsoft and OpenAI have both pledged to provide funding for the new Alignment Project announced by the UK's AI Security Institute at the recent AI Impact Summit in India. This is an international research project to develop advanced AI systems that are safe and secure. Additional funding of GBP 5.6 million from OpenAI, as well as support from Microsoft and other tech firms, brings the total funding available for AI alignment research to over GBP 27 million. The first Alignment Project grants have been awa

SPAIN 08:19

Jazztel hikes price of entry-level fibre plan, doubles speed

MasOrange's Jazztel brand has informed subscribers that the price of its entry-level fibre plan costing under EUR 20 a month is being increased by EUR 2 to EUR 21.95 a month in exchange for higher speeds. The rate previously included fibre broadband at symmetric (download and upload) speeds of up to 300 Mbps, which will now be doubled to 600 Mbps, in addition to a Wi-Fi router, free installation plus pay-as-you-go calls.

AFRICA 08:09

African Union and Google partner to advance AI adoption

The African Union Commission (AUC) has signed a strategic partnership with Google aimed at accelerating the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across Africa's public sector, education systems and climate resilience initiatives. The partnership prioritises capacity building, digital inclusion and innovation. A central pillar of the initiative is an AI skilling programme designed to equip African public officials with advanced digital competencies to enhance governance, policy design and public s

UNITED KINGDOM 08:07

Dedicated Vodafone 5G, 4G coverage activated at Aberdeen Airport

VodafoneThree has activated dedicated Vodafone 5G and 4G coverage at Aberdeen International Airport in Scotland, providing faster download speeds for Vodafone customers working at and travelling through the airport. Businesses at the airport will also be able to use 5G to enhance operations such as ePOS. The upgrade has been enabled by a dedicated in-building system installed by Exchange Communications. 

BANGLADESH 08:07

Bangladesh's new quality standards boost average 4G speeds beyond 30 Mbps - Ookla

The new quality of service framework introduced by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) in September 2025 significantly raised the performance bar for the country's digital infrastructure, according to a report from Ookla. A key mandate of this framework was the requirement for a minimum 4G download speed of 10 Mbps and a minimum upload speed of 2 Mbps, which represented a significant increase from the previous standards established in 2018. This shift was designed to upgrade connectivi

CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 08:07

A1 Croatia shuts down 3G network in Rijeka and Kvarner

A1 Croatia is discontinuing its 3G network in the Rijeka and Kvarner regions on 23 February to focus on more advanced 4G and 5G technologies, reported Poslovni Dnevnik. This move also supports the company's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2030. Users with devices that only support 2G and 3G will still have access to 2G for voice calls, SMS and basic data. Postpaid users with 4G/5G-compatible phones should activate the VoLTE option to ensure uninterrupted service.

OMAN 08:02

Oman lifts restrictions on Telegram chat

Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) confirmed that the chat features of Telegram are now fully accessible and permitted for use within the country, Muscat Daily reported. TRA said the platform's communication functions are open and available for the public to use without restriction. This follows years of limited accessibility, during which users in Oman typically relied on VPNs to access the service.

NIGERIA 08:00

MTN Nigeria and FAAN launch free Wi-Fi at airports

MTN Nigeria and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) launched free high-speed Wi-Fi at two major Nigerian airports - the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 2, Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (MMIA) in Abuja. The Wi-Fi service, which is free for passengers and airport users, will be extended to the MMIA temporary terminal and other international airports across the country within the next three months. That includes the airports in Enugu, Port Harcourt and

SPAIN 07:58

Orange rules out RANco with Vodafone Spain - report

Spanish operator MasOrange has no immediate plans to set up a mobile network-sharing joint venture (RANco) with Vodafone Spain (Zegona), according to two leading executives cited by business daily Expansion. Both Meinrad Spenger, CEO of MasOrange, and Christel Heydemann, CEO of France's Orange group, ruled out the possibility during Orange's Capital Markets Day event in Paris.

BRAZIL 07:58

Brasil TecPar to acquire Ligga for BRL 495 million

Brasil TecPar has agreed to acquire the fibre broadband internet assets, rights and operations of Ligga Telecom. The deal is valued at BRL 495 million, with potential adjustments, and includes Ligga's services for residential, business, and public sector clients, serving approximately 344,000 customers.

ETHIOPIA 07:57

Ethio Telecom launches telestream video service

Ethio Telecom introduced teleStream, a video streaming platform that signals the company's entry into digital media distribution. TeleStream includes over 60 live TV channels and more than 350 VOD titles and is accessible via fixed broadband or SIM cards with mobile internet using a set-top box. 

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Background

00:28

The week in telecoms: Liberty Global tackles cable vs fibre question, Orange promises dividends and MEA market goes wholesale

16 FEB 00:17

The week in telecoms: Cisco rides AI investment wave and European telcos invest in South America

9 FEB 01:54

The week in telecoms: hyperscalers vie for capex crown, Telenor and Vodafone profit from smaller footprints

2 FEB 00:45

The week in telecoms: Verizon sparks fears of US price war, Apple beats Samsung in Q4, Telekom ramps up fibre marketing