RTBF, RTL obtain court order blocking illegal IPTV services
BELGIUM 13:07

RTBF, RTL obtain court order blocking illegal IPTV services

The main francophone broadcasters in Belgium, RTBF and RTL, have obtained a court order against illegal IPTV services. As a result, ISPs in the country must block access by their customers to the illegal services. The two companies filed the joint suit with the commercial court to protect the copyright of their programming.

European Payments Initiative plans cross-border payments interoperability hub in H1
EUROPE 13:02

European Payments Initiative plans cross-border payments interoperability hub in H1

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) said that Vipps MobilePay (Norway and Denmark), Bancomat (Italy), Bizum (Spain) and SIBS (Portugal) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the roll-out of sovereign, pan-European payment services. The signatories are already members of the the EuroPA Alliance. EPI is behind the pan-European wallet Wero, which operates in Benelux, France and Germany. They aim to establish an interoperability hub in the first half of 2026.

RTVE to air Liga F women's football games on FTA
SPAIN 12:42

RTVE to air Liga F women's football games on FTA

Spain's public broadcaster RTVE has secured rights to air games from the country's top-tier women's football league on its DTT channels. Starting 07 February, four games per matchday will be shown on RTVE's Teledeporte channel and on its RTVE Play live and on demand streaming service.

Nkom and Norwegian Competition Authority to look into Telia-Ice RAN joint venture
NORWAY 12:38

Nkom and Norwegian Competition Authority to look into Telia-Ice RAN joint venture

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom said it has asked Telia and Ice for more information about their plans to combine their Radio Access Networks in a joint venture. Director John-Eivend Velure said facilitating three competing networks has been central to its regulatory work and it will be taking a look at the two operators' frequency permits. The Competition Authority (Konkurransetilsynet) will have a central role in assessing the venture, Nkom added.

Lenovo announces new range of meeting room bundles with Huddly
GLOBAL 12:09

Lenovo announces new range of meeting room bundles with Huddly

Lenovo has announced a new range of full room meeting services based on its ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 and run by Oslo-based Huddly's intelligent audio-video devices. They deepen platform integration, enable unified device management through ThinkSmart Manager, and consistent Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Room provision in any size of room. The Lenovo ThinkSmart-Huddly bundles will be sold directly through Lenovo from the second quarter of 2026. The new services will be presented at ISE 2026.

Bouygues Telecom to offer white-label cyber security services for SMEs
FRANCE 12:07

Bouygues Telecom to offer white-label cyber security services for SMEs

French operator Bouygues Telecom announced the launch by one of its subsidiaries of new cybersecurity services offered on a white‑label basis. The services will initially be distributed through an existing network of resellers, with availability expanding to new partners from the second quarter. To market the new offering, the operator has created the 'Bouygues Telecom Pro Integration' trade name. This brand and its portfolio will be proposed by the teams of Alleo, the ICT integration specialist that Bouygu

Ooredoo adds Western Union transfers to Money app
QATAR 11:38

Ooredoo adds Western Union transfers to Money app

Ooredoo Fintech announced a strategic partnership with Western Union, integrating its services into the Ooredoo Money app. The cooperation starts in Qatar, with plans to expand across the region. With Western Union, Ooredoo Money customers gain more options for sending and receiving money over the mobile money platform.

Niger's Zamani Telecom selects Hayo for A2P monetisation and SMS firewall
NIGER 11:35

Niger's Zamani Telecom selects Hayo for A2P monetisation and SMS firewall

Zamani Telecom, a mobile network operator in Niger, has selected Hayo as its exclusive partner for A2P monetisation and SMS firewall solutions. Hayo will test, identify and prevent fraud across Zamani's traffic to help increase profitability, sustainability and trust within its A2P SMS business. It will also roll out innovative pricing strategies to increase traffic volumes and prioritise high-value OTT segments.  

Huawei partners with Kipchoger running team on smartwatch insights
GLOBAL 11:33

Huawei partners with Kipchoger running team on smartwatch insights

Huawei announced a partnership as the official technology collaborator for the DSM-Firmenich Running Team, home to marathon icon Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya. The collaboration aims to promote running culture worldwide and inspire more people to embrace the sport, while also featuring Huawei's range of smartwatches and wearables with health and fitness insights.

Du Pay and Deem Finance partner to launch cash loans
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11:30

Du Pay and Deem Finance partner to launch cash loans

Du Pay, the digital financial services arm of UAE telecom operator Du, and Deem Finance announced their partnership to launch Flexi Cash Loan, a new digital cash lending product designed to provide customers with fast, convenient access to short-term credit directly within the Du Pay wallet. Flexi Cash Loan brings together Du Pay's digital wallet ecosystem and customer engagement, Deem Finance's regulated lending capabilities, and Airvantage's credit decisioning technology to deliver the service.

Digita, Nokia and CoreGo bring out 5G private network service to manage visitors at large events
FINLAND 11:29

Digita, Nokia and CoreGo bring out 5G private network service to manage visitors at large events

Digita, Nokia and CoreGo have announced a new 5G private network service to improve visits and operational management at large public events. It helps event organisers to anticipate congestion, coordinate security measures and enhance the occasion for visitors. The service will be piloted at selected large public events during 2026.

AudioCodes reports stable Q4 sales but lower profits year-on-year
GLOBAL 11:28

AudioCodes reports stable Q4 sales but lower profits year-on-year

Enterprise voice provider AudioCodes grew Q4 revenues 1.6 percent year-on-year to USD 62.6 million, amid continued momentum across its dual growth engines, namely its Live managed UCaaS and CX offering and its conversational AI line-up. The company will pay a USD 0.20 cash dividend on 06 March, distributing USD 5.4 million in total to shareholders. Net profits for the quarter were sharply lower, at USD 1.9 million versus USD 6.8 million in Q4 2024. EBITDA for the fourth quarter fell 5.7 percent to USD 4.9

NETHERLANDS 11:26

Odido launches new business FWA service with outdoor modem

Dutch operator Odido is introducing an outdoor modem for its fixed-wireless service for businesses. Named 5G Internet Pro, the service promises improved speeds and capacity thanks to the stronger signal outdoors. It costs EUR 50 per month, including the modem rental. Speeds of 500 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload can be expected, with capacity for up to 20 simultaneous users. 

SPAIN 11:19

Gonzalez appointed Boldyn Spain sales director

Boldyn Networks announced the appointment of Julio Gonzalez as its new sales director for Spain, reporting directly to recently-named Spain and Italy CEO Antonino Ruggiero. Having previously held senior roles at Motorola, Vantiva/Commscope, Arris and Pace, Gonzalez has over two decades of commercial leadership experience across Europe and Latin America.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 11:04

Pellegrineschi named Italtel's LatAm markets chief

Italian telecommunications equipment manufacturer Italtel has announced the appointment of Paolo Pellegrineschi as its Head of LatAm Markets, with responsibility for driving the company's strategic development across the Latin American region. In his new role, Pellegrineschi has been tasked with strengthening collaboration between Italtel's headquarters and its operations in Peru, Colombia and Brazil with a view to accelerating business growth and customer portfolio development, while holding direct respons

NORWAY 11:01

Altibox appoints head of private market division

Lyse's television and ISP arm, Altibox, said it has appointed Julia Knudsen as head of its division for the private market, a position she had held on an acting basis since September 2025. It said her appointment comes at an "exciting" time in the Norwegian broadband market as local and regional networks open up. Altibox said Knudsen has valuable experience in tough and competitive markets, and has an ability to understand customers, the market and technology.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:52

Rosseti reports 260,000 cases of illegal fibre lines on Moscow power infrastructure in 2025

The Moscow region unit of Russian power grid company Rosseti identified 258,670 cases of illegal deployment of fibre-optic lines on its poles in the region in 2025, reports the news agency Ria. The company has invited operators to conclude agreements prior to the deployment of lines in order to avoid having their equipment removed and services disrupted. 

ARGENTINA 10:50

Padtec network software validated by Argentine Internet Chamber

The Argentine Internet Chamber (CABASE), the leading internet infrastructure organisation in Argentina, has completed tests to validate the IP Infusion network software from Padtec. The validation process was completed in December and focused on evaluating the interoperability and compatibility of the software with Internet Exchange Point (IXP) infrastructure. Tests have demonstrated that the solution meets the requirements to operate in environments with equipment from multiple vendors, and can be integrat

GREECE 10:49

Cosmote launches FTTR service with Always OnLine feature

Greek operator Cosmote Telekom has launched a Fiber To The Room (FTTR) service with an 'Always OnLine' feature. Cosmote reports that its fiber optic network currently reaches over 2.1 million households and businesses throughout Greece.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:49

Megafon upgrades network in Yaroslavl to MIMO 4x4

Russian operator Megafon said that it has upgraded its network infrastructure in all neighbourhoods across the city of Yaroslavl, increasing the download capacity by more than 20 percent in the city. Work was carried out since March 2025 to install new equipment supporting MIMO 4x4 technology.

GLOBAL 10:48

Whispp demonstrates real-time on-device voice AI for whisper-to-speech at the Dutch Pavilion during MWC Barcelona, March 2–6, 2026

The Dutch deeptech company Whispp will present its latest generation real-time voice AI at MWC Barcelona 2026, which converts whispered or impaired speech into the speaker's clear, natural voice. The technology runs entirely on-device, with core processing running on-device in real-time, making the system suitable for privacy-sensitive applications and direct communication without latency.

BRAZIL 10:45

Unifique rolls out 5G network along Balneario Camboriu coast

Brazilian regional operator Unifique has launched 5G services along the entire coastline of Balneario Camboriu in the state of Santa Catarina, providing continuous coverage on Praia Central. The network, supported by seven radio base stations, aims to serve the high demand for mobile connectivity from residents, tourists, and businesses in the popular coastal area.

BRAZIL 10:34

Brazil mobile market contracts in December

Brazil's mobile market reversed the positive trend in December 2025, dropping to 270.2 million lines from 270.3 million the previous month, resulting in a penetration rate of 101.8 percent. According to figures from the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), 4G remains the dominant technology, accounting for 66.1 percent of connections, followed by 5G at 21.5 percent. The total 5G connections numbered 58.1 million, up from 56.6 million the previous month.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:32

Eltex unveils new line of 400G switches for data centres

Russian company Eltex announced the launch of two switches for data centres, the MES5600-24 and MES5700-32, both including 400G ports. The MES5600-24 includes 24 100G ports (QSFP28), eight 400G ports (QSFP56-DD) and two 10G ports (SFP+). The whole capacity totals 11.2 Tbps. The flagship model MES5700-32 includes 32 400G ports (QSFP56-DD) and two 10G ports (SFP+), for total capacity of 25.6 Tbps.

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