Nottinghamshire completes 4G, 5G mobile coverage survey
UNITED KINGDOM 15:17

Nottinghamshire completes 4G, 5G mobile coverage survey

Nottinghamshire County Council in England has completed a survey of 4G and 5G mobile coverage across the county, working with connectivity consultancy FarrPoint. A total of 4,728 km of roads were surveyed between March-July 2026 - including motorways, main A and B roads, local roads, and smaller rural roads - to measure mobile signal and resident experience on the ground. The results were used to create a new online interactive map for residents to search by postcode or address. 

Sopra Steria, Dynatrace launch European observability, AIOps practice
EUROPE 15:08

Sopra Steria, Dynatrace launch European observability, AIOps practice

Sopra Steria Group and Dynatrace have partnered to launch a new dedicated observability and AIOps practice for Europe. This will help large European organisations run complicated IT estates - launching in France and Norway across the telecoms, retail, public sector, insurance and banking sectors. The partnership is non-exclusive.

MobileX powers new veteran-focused mobile service CallSign Mobile
UNITED STATES 14:58

MobileX powers new veteran-focused mobile service CallSign Mobile

US MVNO MobileX has launched a new hybrid retail model to expand its mobile technology to brands looking to launch their own mobile services. The first brand to launch under this new model is veteran-founded CallSign Mobile. MobileX is powering the mobile experience, with CallSign handling the brand, customer experience and relationship with veterans. MobileX founder and CEO Peter Adderton is also serving as an advisor to CallSign. 

Zoom continues 'Zoom Ahead' marketing campaign with new TV ad
UNITED STATES 14:49

Zoom continues 'Zoom Ahead' marketing campaign with new TV ad

Zoom has launched a new TV commercial, 'Zoom Got It Done', the next stage of the 'Zoom Ahead' marketing campaign. Featuring actress Kate McKinnon, the new TV ad shows how Zoom's AI-enabled platform can help turn conversations into completed work - highlighting the wide range of available tools in the Zoom ecosystem, such as automated note-taking, contact centre solutions and productivity suite. The new ad will launch during Week 1 of the NFL regular season on Monday Night Football, continuing across linear

MTS implements over 9,000 smart meters in St Petersburg region
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:36

MTS implements over 9,000 smart meters in St Petersburg region

Russian operator MTS announced it has implemented more than 9,000 smart power meters in seven cities and towns of the St Petersburg region. The digital solutions allow residents and business owners to monitor energy consumption in real time and automatically transmit meter readings, reducing the risk of errors. The project was implemented jointly with one of the largest power grid companies in Russia, Loesk.

Slovakia to move public channels to DVB-T2 from 22 September
SLOVAKIA 14:33

Slovakia to move public channels to DVB-T2 from 22 September

Slovak terrestrial TV platform Plustelka announced that the terrestrial TV multiplex 3 will switch to the DVB-T2 standard from 22 September.  The change can affect all viewers who watch terrestrial TV. Plustelka offers channels from the public broadcaster STVR over this multiplex (Jednotka, Dvojka, 24 and Sport). Plustelka switched the second multiplex for terrestrial TV services to the DVB-T2 standard on 14 April. 

Ghana's NCA mentors 100 young women in regional 'girls in ICT' initiative
GHANA 14:31

Ghana's NCA mentors 100 young women in regional 'girls in ICT' initiative

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) hosted 100 girls for a mentorship workshop under the Girls-In-ICT programme. Organized by the ICT minister, the event introduced participants to career opportunities across the communications and technology sectors while highlighting the importance of digital skills in education, employment, and entrepreneurship.

Life Belarus adds 5G roaming in Russia
BELARUS 14:29

Life Belarus adds 5G roaming in Russia

Life Belarus has introduced access to 5G roaming services in Russia. The services are available on the new Beeline, MTS and Megafon 5G networks, and will be also available on the T2 network soon.

New digital proof of age rules for alcohol sales in England, Wales
UNITED KINGDOM 14:25

New digital proof of age rules for alcohol sales in England, Wales

New rules come into force in England and Wales on 15 September allowing licensed premises to accept digital proof of ID for alcohol sales. These allows licensed businesses - such as pubs, shops, restaurants and music venues - to adopt certified digital proof of age services alongside their existing physical ID checks. Customers can install a certified app on their smartphone to provide they are over 18 years old when buying alcohol.

Yettel dominates 5G coverage, Mts leads in 4G and base stations in Serbia
SERBIA 14:20

Yettel dominates 5G coverage, Mts leads in 4G and base stations in Serbia

Telekom Srbija (Mts) led the Serbian market in base station infrastructure, operating 3,539 active sites as of Q1 2026 compared to A1 Serbia's 2,820 and Yettel's 2,749, according to the latest report from regulator Ratel. Mts retained the top position for total 4G (3,521), 2G (3,473), and 3G (2,873) base stations. However, Yettel secured a clear lead in 5G deployment, operating 1,464 base stations. Additionally, mts had 1,323 Wi-Fi locations, Yettel had 12, while A1 had none.

US commerce department and Ghana's NCA meet to discuss cooperation
GHANA 14:18

US commerce department and Ghana's NCA meet to discuss cooperation

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) hosted a delegation from the US Department of Commerce in Accra to discuss developments in Ghana's communications sector, regulatory priorities, and opportunities for deeper collaboration. The visiting US delegation included Lauren Molina and Theodore Ruth from the Department of Commerce's Industry and Analysis team. Welcoming the officials, NCA deputy director-general for technical operations, Salifu Suleman, highlighted Ghana's strategic position and youthfu

Telecel Ghana launches e-commerce marketplace to connect shoppers and businesses
GHANA 14:15

Telecel Ghana launches e-commerce marketplace to connect shoppers and businesses

Ghana's Telecel Cash has launched Telecel Shop, an e-commerce marketplace integrated into the Telecel Play app. The platform provides customers across Ghana with a secure, convenient way to discover and purchase products and services from a growing network of verified merchants. The rollout is part of Telecel Ghana's strategy to transform the Telecel Play app into a 'super app', unifying commerce, mobile financial services, digital content, and everyday lifestyle solutions in a single platform.

UNITED KINGDOM 14:15

LINX LON2 network reaches peak traffic of 1 Tbps

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) said traffic at the secondary LON2 network has reached a peak milestone of 1 Tbps, two months after launching a Metro Resilience discount. This resiliency initiative offers LINX members a 60 percent discount on LON2 port and peering facilities that mirror LON1, with the launch discount saving members GBP 41,000 in July. The main LON1 networks runs at peal of almost 9.8 Tbps. 

UKRAINE 14:12

Ukrtelecom launches MVNO U Mobile

Ukrainian national operator Ukrtelecom has launched its MVNO U Mobile. U Mobile's Simka tariffs come in two options, Simka 15 and Simka 60, containing 15 GB and 60 GB of monthly mobile data, respectively, plus 500 minutes for calls within Ukraine and 15 SMS per month. Pricing is based on the length of the contract, with prepaid options for one, three, six or 12 months each coming with a greater discount.

UNITED KINGDOM 14:10

Poor indoor mobile connectivity costs UK economy over GBP 100 billion a year

Poor indoor mobile connectivity is costing the UK economy over GBP 100 billion a year, according to the new 2026 Mobile Connectivity ROI Index report from Freshwave Group, connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider. The survey of 900 C-Suite and IT decision-makers across private and public sector organisations shows that public sector is losing GBP 63 billion a year of productivity due to poor indoor mobile connectivity. Improved connectivity immediately improve UK productivity by more than GBP 60 bi

UNITED STATES 14:08

FCC updates Technology Advisory Council remit

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a significant revamp of its Technology Advisory Council (TAC). The TAC brings together specialists with diverse backgrounds to produce guidance for the regulator, covering essential aspects of connectivity such as spectrum sharing, cellular/wireless systems, and machine learning. An updated remit will be implemented from the start of the TAC's new term, with an initial meeting scheduled for 01 October. The remit is structured around three main foc

BENELUX 14:04

Liberty Global veterans fill out new Ziggo Group management team

Liberty Global has named additional management team members for its new Ziggo Group, the holding company combining Dutch operator VodafoneZiggo and Belgium's Telenet. The only newcomer is Sanchia Templar as transformation director. She previously worked on the integration of BT and EE following their merger, Ziggo said. 

UNITED KINGDOM 13:57

Vorboss provides dedicated fibre connectivity for Here East

Vorboss, London-based fibre network, has been selected by innovation hub Here East to provide dedicated 400 Gbps fibre connectivity across its campus. The Here East campus is home to companies working in AI, advanced content production and emerging technologies. Vorboss will deploy a core network to deliver enterprise-grade, ultrafast connectivity across the Here East campus in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. 

LITHUANIA 13:50

Bite Lithuania upgrades 5G network in Vilnius

Bite Lithuania has completed its mobile network upgrade in Vilnius, increasing the average mobile internet speed by up to 25 percent on its 5G network there. During the project, radio frequencies earlier used for LTE services were adapted to 5G, and network equipment updated. 

UNITED KINGDOM 13:50

Channel 4 Sales takes over ad sales for Paramount UK brands

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has announced an agreement with Paramount for Channel 4 Sales to become the exclusive ad sales partner for multiple Paramount brands across the UK, including public service broadcaster (PSB) 5. The Paramount TV ad sales business was previously held by Sky. Under the terms of the deal, Channel 4 Sales will manage airtime sales across 5's TV and streaming channels - including 5, Milkshake!, 5Star, 5USA, 5Action and 5Select. 

GLOBAL 13:48

HFCL invests over USD 85 million to boost fibre production capacity

HFCL has unveiled an additional INR 8.2 billion (USD 85.6 million) investment to expand its production capacity for fibre-optic materials. The extra expenditure reflects a strong order book across HFCL's optical connectivity business, a favourable long-term demand outlook and existing sales leads set to materialise in the near to medium-term. HFCL's board of directors has agreed to boost capacity for bulk optical fibres by 4.60 million fibre kilometres (km) annually, while increasing finished optical fibre

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:46

MTS Exolve acquires Russian exclusive rights to MightyCall contact centre platform

Russian company MTS Exolve, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the operator MTS and a developer of business communication solutions, has acquired exclusive rights to the MightyCall Enterprise Russian Edition software designed for professional contact centres. Acquiring exclusive rights to software for organising and automating contact centre operations is part of MTS Exolve's product strategy, according to a corporate statement. This move is expected to enable the company to grow its client base among large corpo

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:44

MTS connects base station from Irteya to new 5G network

Russian operator MTS and the company Irteya, a Russian developer and manufacturer of telecommunications equipment, have demonstrated the operation of a locally produced 5G base station connected to an active LTE network core and connecting with base stations from other vendors on MTS's commercial network using Non-Standalone (NSA) architecture. The Irteya base station has been operating in the 4.9 GHz band at the MTS stand since 11 September during the International Youth Festival 2026 in Yekaterinburg.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:38

O2 UK activates 5G+ network across Newcastle, Sunderland

Virgin Media O2 has activated its standalone 5G+ mobile network across Newcastle, Tyneside and Sunderland. The roll-out covers up to 890,000 people across Newcastle and the wider Tyneside area, and more than 288,000 across the city of Sunderland. It is part of the group's GBP 700 million Mobile Transformation Plan for 2026.

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