Virgin Media O2 deploys AI monitoring tools across mobile network
UNITED KINGDOM 10:07

Virgin Media O2 deploys AI monitoring tools across mobile network

Virgin Media O2 is expanding a partnership with Zinkworks to roll out new AI monitoring tools across its mobile network. This follows a successful deployment across its fixed broadband network, with the Zinkworks tools resulting in reduced repair times and engineer visits. The expanded partnership will focus on network performance monitoring - helping to identify behaviour and patterns, detect and resolve networks faster, and anticipate faults before they lead to service problems. 

Vodafone Qatar to work with University of Doha on talent development
QATAR 10:04

Vodafone Qatar to work with University of Doha on talent development

Vodafone Qatar and the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for cooperation across talent development, training, and innovation, strengthening collaboration between industry and academia in Qatar. Through this collaboration, Vodafone Qatar and UDST will explore opportunities to support talent development, knowledge exchange, and innovation initiatives that strengthen workforce readiness and applied learning, with a focus on

Ooredoo Maldives partners with Temu for Ramadan shopping discounts
MALDIVES 10:02

Ooredoo Maldives partners with Temu for Ramadan shopping discounts

Ooredoo Maldives has signed a partnership agreement with global e-commerce platform Temu to provide selected customers with access to discount bundles for online shopping in the lead-up to Ramadan. Under the arrangement, eligible Ooredoo customers who complete transactions through the Ooredoo App will receive a bundle of discount coupons that can be redeemed on the Temu app. The offer provides cumulative savings of up to USD 100 and will be made available to up to 50,000 customers, subject to specific eligi

Africell delivers connectivity for UNDP university hubs in Sierra Leone and Gambia
GHANA 10:01

Africell delivers connectivity for UNDP university hubs in Sierra Leone and Gambia

Africell and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have teamed up to provide better digital connectivity to UNDP's University Innovation Pods (UniPods) in Sierra Leone and The Gambia. The partnership will see Africell providing connectivity services to the UniPods, including 4G MiFi devices, high-speed internet, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. These contributions will enable young innovators working in the Unipods to develop, test and scale solutions to address local and global development c

Boingo Wireless selects Globalstar's XCOM RAN to deliver private 5G network infrastructure
GLOBAL 09:59

Boingo Wireless selects Globalstar's XCOM RAN to deliver private 5G network infrastructure

Globalstar announced a commercial deal with Boingo Wireless to supply its XCOM RAN platform, targeted at private 5G services. The software-defined XCOM RAN platform is expected to help Boingo unlock new capabilities across indoor and outdoor wireless installations.

Sky Business research shows mobile data is vital for UK SMEs
UNITED KINGDOM 09:57

Sky Business research shows mobile data is vital for UK SMEs

New research from Sky Business shows that two thirds (66%) of UK SMEs have run out of mobile data in the last two years, with affected SMEs losing an average of over GBP 3,400 in lost revenue a year. Running out of mobile data results in missed sales and lost productivity, with 73 percent of SME leaders and decision-makers experiencing a 'Fear of Running Out' of mobile data - rising to over 80 percent of businesses led by millennials. The research was conducted to mark the launch of the new Sky Business mob

Claro, Movistar, Tigo launch GSMA Open Gateway venture in Colombia
COLOMBIA 09:55

Claro, Movistar, Tigo launch GSMA Open Gateway venture in Colombia

Colombian operators Claro, Movistar and Tigo have announced the launch of the country's first APIs (Application Programmable Interface) under the GSMA's Open Gateway initiative at an event organised by the mobile industry body. The SIM Swap API enables real-time detection of SIM card changes associated with a mobile number, while Number Verification confirms that a phone number is effectively linked to the device from which the connection is made.

TOD launches MultiView and FanZone interactive features
QATAR 09:53

TOD launches MultiView and FanZone interactive features

BeIN's streaming platform TOD has announced the rollout of MultiView and FanZone, two new interactive features designed to transform how fans experience live sports across the region. The announcement was made at Web Summit Qatar, as part of the platform's plans to build new streaming experiences ahead of the Fifa World Cup 2026 later this year. The features have been running in a soft launch and pilot phase over recent weeks, with early engagement data showing strong adoption across the GCC, Egypt and Jord

Orange seeks buyer for content distribution subsidiary Globecast – report
FRANCE 09:50

Orange seeks buyer for content distribution subsidiary Globecast – report

Orange has hired financial consultant Barber Hauler to find a buyer for Globecast, according to information gathered by L'Informe. Globecast provides operators with managed content‑distribution and media‑transport services, including live TV channel delivery and an IPTV/OTT headend platform for both on‑premise and cloud deployments. The proposed sale has reportedly attracted interest from two potential buyers.

Skyworks exceeds fiscal Q1 sales estimate despite 3 percent annual decline
GLOBAL 09:49

Skyworks exceeds fiscal Q1 sales estimate despite 3 percent annual decline

Signal silicon products vendor Skyworks Solutions reported a USD 1.04 billion group turnover in its first fiscal quarter to 02 January, down by about 3 percent year-on-year but arriving above internal forecasts issued in November. Skyworks is again guiding for an annual reduction in its quarterly sales for Q2, with group turnover estimated at USD 875-925 million, down from USD 953 million in the year earlier period. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share at the median of Skyworks' sales guidance would be 35 pe

TKRZ Stadtwerke picks Smartoptics to upgrade backbone to DWDM
GERMANY 09:42

TKRZ Stadtwerke picks Smartoptics to upgrade backbone to DWDM

TKRZ Stadtwerke, a subsidiary of the municipal utility of the German town of Emsdetten, has picked the provider of optical networking solutions Smartoptics to upgrade its backbone to Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology. TKRZ, which provides colocation, cloud and managed connectivity for enterprises and municipal organisations, and operates a data centre in northwestern Germany, will expands its service to offer edge connections, following the upgrade of the backbone, while building the

Onafriq and PAPSS launch wallet-based payments pilot from Nigeria to Ghana
GHANA 09:40

Onafriq and PAPSS launch wallet-based payments pilot from Nigeria to Ghana

Onafriq Nigeria Payments, a payment service provider, partnered with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to pilot digital wallet-based outbound payments from Nigeria to Ghana. The platform, currently in its pilot stage, is fully in Naira and instant, without relying on hard currency conversion. The parties are working together with banks and mobile money operators in the West Africa nations, Onafriq said in a statement.

SAUDI ARABIA 09:37

Zain KSA to work with ministry on training people with disabilities

Zain KSA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the ministry of human resources and social development to enhance cooperation for employing and training persons with disabilities. The agreement aims to support local talent development and build capabilities, through exchanging expertise and applying best practices. The MoU is part of Zain KSA's ongoing efforts to strengthen its role as a digital enabler and a responsible corporate citizen, through strategic partnerships that support human capab

NIGERIA 09:34

NCC to work with civil defence corps on protecting fibre cables

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has partnered with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to intensify protection of fibre-optic infrastructure, particularly focusing on construction companies, contractors, and other actors whose projects repeatedly cut cables, Ecofin reported. The organisations said they will take action to prevent further damage caused during excavation, roadworks or civil engineering projects carried out without prior coordination with network operators and rel

JAMAICA 09:31

Jamaica inks letter of intent to join TAM-1 cable project

The Jamaican government has signed a letter of intent with Trans Americas Fiber System (TAFS) to join the TAM-1 submarine cable project, which aims to boost connectivity across Central America and the Caribbean. Prime Minister Andrew Holness said the move reflects the government's strategy to modernise the country's digital infrastructure and improve access to affordable broadband.

EUROPE 09:30

Fritz! introduces Wi-Fi 7 fibre router for EUR 169

Fritz, previously known as AVM, has started selling the Fritz!Box router 4630 for EUR 169. The company first introduced the router at the Anga Com trade fair in Cologne last year. The 4630 works with a fibre-optic modem (ONT) providing speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps, and supports Wi-Fi speeds of up to 2,880 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and of up to 688 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. The router is equipped with Wi-Fi 7 technology Multi Link Operation (MLO) enabling simultaneous WLAN connections across multiple frequencies.

JORDAN 09:28

Jordan and Syria sign MoU to cooperate on telecom regulation

Jordan's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) and Syria's Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the telecommunications, information technology and postal sectors, Petra reported. The MoU covers cooperation in several areas, including coordination on the use of radio spectrum in border areas to reduce interference and updating relevant coordination agreements. It also includes the exchange of expertise in

MIDDLE EAST 09:25

Careem launches on Huawei AppGallery

The mobile payments app Careem has launched on the Huawei AppGallery, bringing its services to 90 million Huawei device users across the Middle East. Through the collaboration, Huawei smartphone and smartwatch users across Careem's ten markets — including the UAE, Jordan and KSA — will be able to download and use Careem directly from Huawei's app store.

LATVIA 09:22

Citrus Solutions posts EBITDA up 70% in 2025

Latvian operator Tet has announced that revenues of ots subsidiary Citrus Solutions, a provider of construction and engineering services, soared to EUR 117.4 million in 2025. It has been the highest indicator ever. EBITDA of the company was EUR 12.2 million, up by 70 percent year-on-year.

NIGERIA 09:21

NCC removes 450 illegal signal boosters in FCT

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) ordered the removal of over 450 illegal signal boosters deployed in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), The Guardian reported. The NCC said its enforcement teams removed the illegal signal boosters across the FCT, noting that the devices degrade network quality in surrounding areas. Subsequent analysis indicates localised improvements in service quality, supported by crowd-sourced data, operator performance metrics and a decline in related consumer complaints.

BANGLADESH 09:18

Grameenphone's Q4 revenue up 3%, ends 2025 with nearly 84 million subscribers

Bangladeshi operator Grameenphone reported a total revenue of BDT 38.6 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, which represents an increase of 3.3 percent year-on-year. Grameenphone ended 2025 with a total subscriber base of 83.9 million. Around 58.1 percent of the operator's total subscribers, or 48.7 million, are using internet services.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:17

Russian online video market grows audience 29% in 2025

Subscribers to online video services in Russia grew by almost 29 percent in 2025 to over 75 million, according to research by the agency TelecomDaily. The growth rate was similar to the 28 percent in 2024. Nine service providers had more than 1 million subscribers, while the market share of five leading players totaled 85 percent. The top-5 list included Kinopoisk, Okko, Ivi, Wink and Kion. The paid customer base grew by 33 percent, from 41 million to 54 million.

LATVIA 09:14

Tele2 Latvia invests EUR 200,000 in customer app upgrade

Tele2 Latvia has invested EUR 200,000 in the development of a new customer service mobile application. When developing the new application, special attention was paid to digital accessibility and the latest user experience standards, Tele2 said. 

NETHERLANDS 09:13

Dutch telecom, cloud sectors call for more support from new govt coalition

The new Dutch government should name a minister for digital affairs to help accelerate its plans, according to a statement from the Dutch Cloud Community (DCC). The industry group welcomed the new government coalition agreement and called for a quick, concrete execution of the digital ambitions. Clear choices, sufficient investment and active engagement with the sector are needed to realise the aim of digital autonomy, the group said.

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