Starlink sets 30 April deadline for user ID verification in Kenya
KENYA 09:39

Starlink sets 30 April deadline for user ID verification in Kenya

Starlink has introduced mandatory in-person identity verification for all its customers in Kenya, setting 30 April as the deadline for compliance. Subscribers who fail to complete the process by then risk having their internet service interrupted. In a notice to users, the satellite internet provider stated that the requirement follows directives from local authorities, who aim to collect data from internet users to curb cybercrime.

Salt picks Ribbon Communications to support new Corporate Internet tariffs
SWITZERLAND 09:33

Salt picks Ribbon Communications to support new Corporate Internet tariffs

Swiss operator Salt has picked provider of IP routing and optical networking services Ribbon Communications to underpin the launch of its new tariffs called Corporate Internet. Ribbon Communications will provide its Application Server, a unified communications platform delivering voice and multimedia services across IP-based networks, and Session Border Controllers (SBCs) to control network policy and routing. 

Touch launches data roaming service with Alfa
LEBANON 09:27

Touch launches data roaming service with Alfa

Lebanese operator Touch says it has activated national data roaming with Alfa in efforts to enhance service quality and expand mobile network coverage. Data roaming is currently available from 110 stations, distributed between 34 Alfa sites and 76 Touch sites, in areas where voice roaming is already available. Subscribers will now automatically switch networks to ensure they stay covered for calls and data across vital roads and remote areas of the North.

V.tal gets regulator nod for Um Telecom acquisition
BRAZIL 09:25

V.tal gets regulator nod for Um Telecom acquisition

Brazil's telecommunications regulator, Anatel, has granted preliminary approval for V.tal to acquire Um Telecom. This authorisation is valid for 180 days, during which the companies must finalise the transaction and submit proof of completion to Anatel within 60 days of registering the deal. The acquisition, initially announced in late 2025, involves V.tal taking over 100 percent of Um Telecom (including 1Telecom) and potentially data centre assets. Um Telecom operates a 20,000-km fibre-optic network across

Meo rolls out new call verification service
PORTUGAL 09:24

Meo rolls out new call verification service

Portuguese telecom operator Meo has introduced a new, free call verification service called 'Origem Meo' to help prevent phone scams that use number spoofing. This service will also be available to Uzo and Moche brand customers, too. When a Meo customer receives a call from another Meo number (either within Portugal or while roaming), their phone screen will display a visual or text notification confirming that the number has been verified by the Meo network. This could appear as a green symbol or a message

UAE startup Afina attracts venture capital investment in AI-driven data monetisation product
GLOBAL 09:21

UAE startup Afina attracts venture capital investment in AI-driven data monetisation product

Afina, a UAE-headquartered telecoms data monetisation startup, has completed its first disclosed investment round since its inception in 2023. The funds are supplied by a Kazakhstan venture capital firm, Activat VC, along with other, anonymous investors. Afina is on a mission to help telecoms make the most of subscriber data, underpinning services relevant to their customer base and producing targeted engagement campaigns.

Ekco acquires Cork-based OT company Datalogix
IRELAND 09:20

Ekco acquires Cork-based OT company Datalogix

Ekco, Dublin-based cyber security managed services provider, has acquired Cork-based Datalogix, operational technology (OT) company serving customers in Ireland, the UK and US. The acquisition will boost Ekco's security division revenues to EUR 100 million, accounting for half of group revenues of EUR 200 million. The Datalogix team will join Ekco, including Managing Director Der Cremen and CTO Damian White. This is Ekco's eighth acquisition in the last two years. 

MTN commits to USD 1 bln investment in Ghana over 3 years
GHANA 09:18

MTN commits to USD 1 bln investment in Ghana over 3 years

MTN Group's CEO Ralph Mupita has committed to reinvesting approximately USD 1 billion in Ghana over the next three years, targeting large-scale data centre development, expanded subsea cable connectivity, and youth digital skills training, News Ghana reported. This is part of MTN's medium-term investment strategy to strengthen Ghana's digital infrastructure.Mupita was speaking at a meeting with Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) CEO Simon Madjie in Accra.

Cegeka hires Accenture veteran as new CEO to lead international expansion
BELGIUM 09:16

Cegeka hires Accenture veteran as new CEO to lead international expansion

Belgian ICT services group Cegeka has named Koen Deryckere its new CEO from May. He replaces Stijn Bijnens, who left last year to become the Proximus CEO. Deryckere comes from Accenture, where he has worked over 25 years and most recently was CEO for France and the Benelux. Bart Watteeuw, who has served as interim CEO in recent months, becomes chief operating officer (COO) at Cegeka.

UK FTTP broadband coverage expands to over 81% of premises in 2025
UNITED KINGDOM 09:14

UK FTTP broadband coverage expands to over 81% of premises in 2025

A total of 81.3 percent of UK premises were covered by FTTP broadband at the end of Q4 2025, up from 79.5 percent in Q3 2025, according to the latest Point Topic analysis. Gigabit coverage was 88.4 percent at end-2025. The number of premises with access to 2 or more FTTP networks was 12.5 million, up 8.2 percent from the previous quarter, and slightly over 2.1 million UK premises were covered by three or more fibre networks, the market researcher estimates.

Italian competition watchdog closes probe into TIM-FiberCop master service agreement
ITALY 09:12

Italian competition watchdog closes probe into TIM-FiberCop master service agreement

Italy's competition authority AGCM said it has closed its investigation into the possible anti-trust implications of the master service agreement (MSA) governing relations between Telecom Italia (TIM) and wholesale operator FiberCop after accepting new commitments proposed by the parties. FiberCop was set up in 2024 after TIM spun off its domestic fixed-line network, with AGCM expressing concerns about provisions stating that passive and active wholesale access services will be provided exclusively to TIM b

SKP, SKV add Viaplay channels
NETHERLANDS 09:11

SKP, SKV add Viaplay channels

The regional cable operators SKV and SKP are the latest to introduce the Viaplay TV+ premium sports channel in the Netherlands. Priced at EUR 16.99 per month, the channel offers live coverage of Formula 1, top football and other sports. They also offer the free version of the channel, with limited highlights - Viaplay TV.

EASTERN EUROPE 09:09

United launches Adria News as new Southeast Europe media brand

United Group has launched the Adria News Network (ANN), an independent media brand dedicated to serving Southeast Europe. This new network unifies 14 news organizations across television, print, and digital platforms, including prominent brands like N1, Nova S, Vijesti, and Danas. The over 1,000 journalists and staff reach more than 16 million people with their coverage.

PORTUGAL 09:06

Nos adopts Deloitte agentic AI blueprint for network automation

Portuguese telecom operator Nos and Deloitte are collaborating on a new project to enhance network automation using agentic AI. Nos will be the first company worldwide to implement Deloitte's 'Agentic AI Blueprint for Telcos' in a real-world setting. This initiative will enable the creation of autonomous AI agents capable of performing tasks, making decisions, and adapting in real time. The Agentic AI Blueprint, first introduced in mid-2025, is aligned with the TM Forum's process framework and is designed t

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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 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.

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. 

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

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

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).

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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

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2 FEB 00:45

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