FCC assigns lead role for Cyber Trust Mark to IoT certification body ioXt Alliance
UNITED STATES 09:20

FCC assigns lead role for Cyber Trust Mark to IoT certification body ioXt Alliance

The Federal Communications Commission has picked US-based IoT certification body ioXt Alliance as the lead administrator for its Cyber Trust Mark Programme, a voluntary cybersecurity labelling scheme targeting consumer wireless IoT products. The Cyber Trust Mark spawned from the federal IoT Labeling Program in January 2025 as a result of efforts to signpost compliant IoT devices and boost consumer knowledge of security concerns.

SES electronically steerable antenna system progresses towards Boeing factory fitting
GLOBAL 09:20

SES electronically steerable antenna system progresses towards Boeing factory fitting

SES has announced progress towards offerability for its multi-orbit antenna for installation by Boeing, letting airlines receive new aircraft with the onboard network in place and connectivity service available immediately after delivery through a modification provided by Boeing. SES says its multi-orbit ESA system has reached 500 complete installations complete and also has 1,000 commitments in the pipeline.

IHS supports facilities upgrade at National Museum Lagos
NIGERIA 09:15

IHS supports facilities upgrade at National Museum Lagos

IHS Nigeria said it joined forces with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments to renovate and upgrade facilities at the National Museum, Lagos. The project improved the overall aesthetic appeal of the museum site and featured extensive restoration of the museum's main gallery. The restored gallery incorporates the installation of modern display and lighting systems, air conditioning units, a solar inverter system to enhance energy efficiency, and surveillance cameras to aid safety, security and o

Yemen and Egypt governments discuss telecoms cooperation
EGYPT 09:13

Yemen and Egypt governments discuss telecoms cooperation

Egypt's ICT minister Raafat Hindy has held a meeting with Yemeni counterpart Shadi Saleh Basura to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation in digital transformation and digital capacity building. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed Egypt's successful digital initiatives, specifically the expansion of government services via the Egypt Digital platform and nationwide programmes designed to enhance digital literacy across all age groups. Hindy also highlighted Egypt's recent infrastructure m

Vi data consumption jumps 57% in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh areas
INDIA 09:05

Vi data consumption jumps 57% in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh areas

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced that its data consumption in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh circle has increased by 57 percent. This growth was mainly boosted by network enhancement projects and increased customer adoption of Vi's Unlimited Data offerings.

Italtel, Quantum Bridge to work together on quantum-safe communications
ITALY 09:05

Italtel, Quantum Bridge to work together on quantum-safe communications

Italian ICT and network specialist Italtel has formed a strategic partnership with Canada's Quantum Bridge Technologies to develop technology that safeguards critical communications against future quantum computing threats. The companies said they intend to work together to help businesses and public institutions to adapt their security models for the post-quantum era, integrating quantum-safe capabilities into existing network infrastructure.  

Cloudcomputing acquires UK-based Innovate IT
UNITED KINGDOM 09:00

Cloudcomputing acquires UK-based Innovate IT

Cybersecurity company Cloudcomputing, based in Portugal and part of the Allurity Group, has acquired UK-based Innovate IT. The deal is projected to significantly increase Cloudcomputing's growth in 2026 and expand its delivery capacity in the UK and US. Innovate IT has a strong presence in the UK and operations in the US, while Cloudcomputing, which reported EUR 7 million in revenue in 2025, has completed over 600 projects worldwide and operates in 70 countries. The acquisition also allows Cloudcomputing to

MTN Cote d'Ivoire holds talks with Huawei
COTE D'IVOIRE 08:58

MTN Cote d'Ivoire holds talks with Huawei

MTN Cote d'Ivoire has held a bilateral meeting with Huawei to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration and reinforce their strategic partnership, Ecofin reported. The session took place on 08 April, with the MTN delegation led by Managing Director Mitwa Kaemba Ng'ambi and hosted by Huawei's leadership team. Discussions centered on identifying future cooperation areas and strengthening existing engagements between the two organizations.

Viasat AERA electronically steered antenna undergoes technical evaluation at Boeing
GLOBAL 08:56

Viasat AERA electronically steered antenna undergoes technical evaluation at Boeing

Viasat has announced at the Aircraft Interior Expo (AIX) that technical evaluation has begun of Viasat AERA, its new, electronically steered antenna (ESA) terminal, for all current Boeing commercial aeroplane programmes. Viasat also presented its progress at AIX towards bringing the Viasat AERA terminal into the market in early 2028.

Claro gets extension for spectrum licences in 1.8-2.1 GHz bands
BRAZIL 08:55

Claro gets extension for spectrum licences in 1.8-2.1 GHz bands

Anatel's board of directors unanimously approved an extension of Claro's radio frequency authorisations in the 1.8 GHz, 1.9 GHz and 2.1 GHz bands, originally set to expire on 01 June 2026. Most of these licenses are now extended until 30 May 2041. 

VodafoneThree starts rolling out multi-brand retail stores
UNITED KINGDOM 08:53

VodafoneThree starts rolling out multi-brand retail stores

VodafoneThree has started to roll out multi-brand retail stores across the UK following the merger of Vodafone UK and 3 UK. The company said it will invest "millions of pounds" to transform the group's retail stores, with a commitment to remaining in all towns where stores are already operating. VodafoneThree says it will have the largest retail footprint of all UK mobile network operators, supporting 3,500 jobs. The launch of multi-brand stores from 14 April will expand the retail presence of 3 UK to more

4ka expands terrestrial TV offer with more channels
SLOVAKIA 08:51

4ka expands terrestrial TV offer with more channels

Slovak operator 4ka has updated its terrestrial TV offer, reports Zive.sk. The lineup has expanded from 34 to 42 channels since the second terrestrial TV multiplex switched to the DVB-T2 standard. The new channels include Eurosport 1 HD,  Eurosport 2 HD , Kanal1 HD, Film+ HD, RiK, Nickelodeon, Slagr and MusicBox Hits HD.

CHINA 08:51

China smartphone shipments drop 1% in Q1 as rising costs increase device prices

Mainland China's smartphone market declined by 1 percent year-on-year to 69.8 million units in the first quarter of 2026. In the first three months of this year, rising component costs, particularly for memory, prompted major vendors to increase product prices, further extending the market's downward trajectory, according to a report from Omdia. The study also shows that Huawei ranked first with shipments of 13.9 million units, capturing a 20 percent market share.

CONGO 08:49

Congo issues six-month ultimatum to MTN and Airtel to improve mobile services

Congo's Agence de Regulation des Postes et des Communications Electroniques (ARPCE) has issued a formal six-month notice to MTN Congo and Airtel Congo to resolve ongoing network quality issues. The directive follows a nationwide evaluation conducted between 6 and 23 February that revealed insufficient progress in service performance. The assessment covered 20 localities across the country, including regions such as Kouilou, Niari, Bouenza, Sangha, Plateaux, Cuvette, and Likouala, testing 2G, 3G, and 4G netw

GLOBAL 08:41

Dazn announces partnership with FIFA partner ADI Predictstreet

Dazn has announced a partnership with dynamic prediction platform ADI Predictstreet to boost interactive fan engagement during the FIFA World Cup 2026 and after. The agreement will see ADI Predictstreet, Official Prediction Market Partner for the FIFA World Cup 2026, integrated into the Dazn platform. This will embed a real-time prediction layer into live sports viewing on thee Dazn streaming platform.

CHILE 08:41

Chilean 5G lines exceed 10 mln, up 62% YoY

The number of active 5G lines in Chile passed the 10 million milestone (10.16 million) in January 2026, up 62.3 percent year on year, according to the latest update from telecommunications regulator Subtel. In terms of operators, Entel remains market leader, with 39.1 percent of mobile lines, followed by Wom (26.2%), Claro-VTR (18.7%) and Movistar (15.7%).

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 08:36

BH Telecom launches limited-time device promotion

Bosnia and Herzegovina operator BH Telecom has launched a limited-time promotion allowing customers to acquire popular devices such as smartphones, gaming consoles and TVs at significantly reduced monthly prices. Featured deals include the Honor X6c, Xiaomi Redmi A5, and Realme Note 70T for BAM 0.99 per month with the Moja TV Full M package, and the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G for BAM 23.99 per month with the Extra M package, all requiring a 24-month contract.

JORDAN 08:35

Zain Jordan renews partnership to support orphans with scholarships

Zain Jordan has renewed for the fifteenth consecutive year its Memorandum of Understanding with Al Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans, one of Queen Rania Al Abdullah's initiatives. Through this partnership, Zain will continue to provide university scholarships to orphaned youth benefiting from the fund. This year, Zain will provide scholarships to 15 young men and women, with 40 percent male and 60 percent female beneficiaries, bringing the total number of scholarships offered since 2011 to 170. The schola

BRAZIL 08:33

Ceara launches 5G rural connectivity program with Brisanet

The government of the Brazilian state of Ceara has launched the 5G Rural Program, a partnership with Brisanet aimed at bringing advanced connectivity to over 300 underserved rural locations. Over the next four years, the plan is to deploy 1,000 5G towers, with 300 in 2026, 300 in 2027, 200 in 2028, and 200 in 2029. Governor Elmano de Freitas emphasised that this initiative will bridge the digital divide, allowing rural residents to benefit from improved public safety, economy, education, health, and other i

KOSOVO 08:31

Ipko halves roaming package prices

Kosovo's Ipko is making it more affordable to stay connected while traveling by cutting the prices of its Roaming packages by 50 percent. This special offer allows customers to enjoy internet access in Europe and the US without needing to change SIM cards or deal with complex setups. The promotional prices include 1 GB valid for 3 days for EUR 1.49 or 3 GB valid for 7 days for EUR 2.99. The 30-day bundles are 5 GB for EUR 4.99, 10 GB for EUR 7.99, 15 GB for EUR 12.49 and 20 GB for EUR 14.99.

BELGIUM 08:28

Belgium updates rules for private networks in 4 GHz band

Belgian regulator Bipt has updated rules for private networks in the 3.8-4.2 GHz band, taking account of the latest EU regulations from 2025 setting harmonised conditions for the band. This also follows greater availability of equipment for the higher frequencies, where most future networks are expected to be located.

SENEGAL 08:24

Orange Senegal signs footballer Ibrahim Mbaye as brand ambassador

Senegal's operator Sonatel, which trades as Orange, has announced a sponsorship agreement with eighteen-year-old footballer Ibrahim Mbaye, a striker in the country's national team. Under this collaboration, Mbaye will play a part as brand ambassador in a number of initiatives, particularly socially engaged projects focused on the younger generation. Among them, 'Orange Youth Camps' will launch later this year in eight regions of Senegal, alongside a mentoring programme aimed at young football hopefuls.

GLOBAL 08:22

Synamedia brings out GO Shorts to target Gen Z users

Video software provider Synamedia has announced the launch of GO Shorts as part of its expanded Synamedia Go OTT platform. It enables operators to engage mobile-first, Gen Z audiences who are used to watching video on phones rather than television. The Go platform is already being used by customers including Mileto in Brazil, MTN in Africa and Partner Communications in Israel. Synamedia will demonstrate GO Shorts for the first time at NAB Show 2026.

CAMBODIA 08:20

Smart Axiata secures USD 50 million financing from Maybank for 5G deployment in Cambodia

Maybank has provided a USD 50 million financing facility to mobile operator Smart Axiata to support the development of digital and telecommunications infrastructure in Cambodia, including the expansion of 5G services. Smart Axiata plans to use these fresh funds to expand its network infrastructure across the country, enabling wider access to digital services such as education and remote learning, financial and payment solutions, and connectivity for businesses. The funding will also be used to help small an

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