Telenor charged in Norwegian investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in Myanmar
MYANMAR 10:23

Telenor charged in Norwegian investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in Myanmar

Norwegian police have opened a formal investigation into the potential role of Telenor in crimes against humanity committed in Myanmar in 2021-22. Telenor confirmed it had been charged on two counts and was cooperating fully with the investigation. 

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max to feature 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chip
GLOBAL 10:20

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max to feature 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chip

Oppo has confirmed that its forthcoming flagship, the Find X10 Pro Max, will be among the first smartphones to ship with MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro SoC. Fabricated on TSMC's 2nm N2P process, the chipset is designed to deliver substantial gains in energy efficiency and processing headroom, particularly for on-device AI tasks that are becoming more common in premium handsets.

Zain extends sponsorship of Team Kuwait
KUWAIT 09:47

Zain extends sponsorship of Team Kuwait

Zain Kuwait renewed its longstanding partnership with the Kuwait Olympic Committee as the official partner of Team Kuwait across three major upcoming international sporting events: the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) in Japan, the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games (Dakar 2026) in Senegal, and the sixth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (Riyadh 2025) in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration reinforces Zain's ongoing commitment to empowering local talent and supporting Kuwaiti athletes on the regional and g

Bouygues Telecom and Ruwido unveil fully recycled remote
FRANCE 09:46

Bouygues Telecom and Ruwido unveil fully recycled remote

Bouygues Telecom and Ruwido have taken advantage of their appearance at IBC 2026 to launch a new sustainability-focused remote control for the French operator's b.tv decoder. The remote's housing is manufactured in Austria using 100 percent recycled plastic sourced exclusively from Bouygues Telecom's own returned units, with no virgin plastic added.

Senegal Space Agency and LeoBlue sign MoU for satellite early warning systems
SENEGAL 09:46

Senegal Space Agency and LeoBlue sign MoU for satellite early warning systems

The Senegalese Agency for Space Studies (ASES) and French technology firm LeoBlue have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop satellite- and stratospheric balloon-based early warning systems. The technology is expected to deliver real-time emergency alerts directly to smartphones and connected devices without relying on terrestrial network infrastructure.

Ericsson to supply standalone 5G upgrades to Kansas operator Nex-Tech Wireless
UNITED STATES 09:45

Ericsson to supply standalone 5G upgrades to Kansas operator Nex-Tech Wireless

Ericsson signed a four-year deal with Kansas carrier Nex-Tech Wireless to upgrade roughly 85 percent of its cellular network to support 5G standalone services. The deal sees Nex-Tech Wireless expand an existing deployment of Ericsson's cloud-native 5G-SA Core while enhancing hosting capacity for third-party mobile operators. In addition, Nex-Tech Wireless will procure latest generation RAN capabilities from Ericsson's Radio System line-up, including the AI-capable RAN Processor 6655 and up-to-date software

SFR introduces app-based TV service in new 'eco-friendly' broadband pack
FRANCE 09:41

SFR introduces app-based TV service in new 'eco-friendly' broadband pack

French operator SFR has introduced its first IPTV offer without a set-top box, delivering the video service instead over an app. It's marketed as a more environment-friendly option, with also a refurbished router for the broadband connection. The triple-play packaged named 'SFR Fibre Sobriete' costs EUR 27.99 per month for a 12-month contract. 

ZTE delivering AI-powered interactive experiences across office, education, healthcare and home scenarios
GLOBAL 09:35

ZTE delivering AI-powered interactive experiences across office, education, healthcare and home scenarios

ZTE Corporation showcased its full-scenario AI Interactive Flat Panel solution at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Centered on the theme "Create the Moment" , this year's IBC aims to inspire the industry to create every moment that defines the future. With "Beyond Video—AI in Frames, Triple Growth Engines" as its core exhibition theme, ZTE announces its strategic shift from "video transmission" to "AI-empowered frame-level experiences" .

Delta leads nPerf rankings for 4th year in a row
NETHERLANDS 09:30

Delta leads nPerf rankings for 4th year in a row

Delta was named for the fourth consecutive year the fastest internet provider in the Netherlands in nPerf's annual benchmark. With a total score of 155,325 points, Delta had the top results for download speed, upload speed, latency and streaming quality. 

SES and Elveo Mobile to build D2D satellites in Europe
EUROPE 09:27

SES and Elveo Mobile to build D2D satellites in Europe

SES and Elveo Mobile announced plans to set up direct-to-device (D2D) satellite production capabilities and a supply chain in Europe using Elveo's patented satellite, payload and software technologies. The collaboration follows Elveo's creation through the merger of Lynk Global and Omnispace last month.

SKT to support post-quantum transition at Korean social security agency
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 09:13

SKT to support post-quantum transition at Korean social security agency

SK Telecom and the Korea Social Security Information Service signed a memorandum of understanding to work on digital innovation at the welfare agency. Through this agreement, SK Broadband and SK Telecom will support the digital transformation of the Korean social security system with AI technology, quantum security, and cloud services, to support safer and more convenient services for Koreans. The three organizations will form a joint management council and discuss cooperative tasks to advance welfare servi

Lightera agrees licence with Senko to produce next-gen SN-MT multi-fibre connectors
GLOBAL 09:06

Lightera agrees licence with Senko to produce next-gen SN-MT multi-fibre connectors

Lightera, the fibre cabling and connectivity vendor, said it is expanding its production of very small form factor (VSFF) fibre-optic connectors through a licensing pact with Senko Advanced Components. The deal permits the manufacture and supply of products from Senko's SN-MT optical connector ecosystem, serving operators of AI and cloud data infrastructure. The deal was signed with Lightera's Japanese subsidiary, but has a worldwide remit.

CAMEROON 09:05

MTN Cameroon and ITGStore secure contract for Wi-Fi networks across six airports

MTN Cameroon and ITGStore have secured a XOF 1.38 billion contract to deploy WLAN and SD-WAN infrastructure across six airports. Funded via the World Bank-backed Project for the Acceleration of Digital Transformation of Cameroon (PATNUC), the project aims to accelerate national digital connectivity, with the final contract award formally published by the Public Procurement Regulatory Agency.

EUROPE 09:03

Telxius rolls out Nokia 800G coherent pluggables across global terrestrial network

Telefonica-owned wholesale fibre operator Telxius announced an agreement with Nokia to roll out 800G coherent pluggable optics across its terrestrial transport networks in Europe, the US and Latin America. The partners said the move is in response to rising customer demand for scalable, high-capacity connectivity along major international routes, as cloud services, AI workloads and data centre interconnection drive rapid traffic growth.

UNITED STATES 09:03

Nvidia, Intel, Cisco join Verizon 6G Innovation alliance as ISAC trial yields promising feedback

A 6G research and development alliance led by Verizon is announcing a host of sign-ups. Verizon said it had registered nine additional leaders from around the tech industry, namely Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cisco, Intel, Keysight Technologies, MediaTek, Nvidia, Palo Alto Networks, Rohde & Schwarz, and Viavi Solutions. Dubbed Verizon 6G Innovation Forum, the initiative launched in September 2025 with founding members also including Ericsson, Samsung, Nokia, Meta and Qualcomm, and a remit to advance foundati

NETHERLANDS 08:59

AI inferencing chip startup Euclyd raises EUR 200 mln from Samsung, other investors

Dutch startup Euclyd has raised EUR 200 million to develop its chips for more efficient AI inferencing. Samsung, Dutch investor Somerset Capital Partners, Imec.xpand and the regional development company BOM are among the new investors. Former ASML CEO Peter Wennink also is joining the Euclyd board as chairman.

SRI LANKA 08:57

Dialog Axiata provides transit, logistics support for Sri Lanka's 2026 Nallur Festival

Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata provided transport and logistics support during the annual Nallur Festival held in Northern Sri Lanka from 7 to 9 September. Over the 3-day religious event, the operator ran complimentary double-decker shuttle bus services across three designated routes, linking the Nallur Kovil site with local transit hubs in Manipay, Chavakachcheri, and Chunnakam. Additionally, Dialog Axiata distributed prayer literature at the primary access points of the venue to assist attending pilgri

IRELAND 08:51

NBI fibre network available to 60,000 farms across Ireland

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) announced that high-speed fibre broadband is now available to a total of 59,137 farms across the National Broadband Plan (NBP) roll-out area, with 26,247 farms already connected to the network. The NBP network has passed almost 524,000 rural farms, businesses and homes across Ireland, of which around 190,000 have connected to the network. The take-up rate for farms is 44 percent, compared to the national average of 36 percent. Overall, the network will be available to around

NETHERLANDS 08:51

Q*Bird changes name to Falqon Systems

Dutch startup Q*Bird is changing its name to Falqon Systems, to reflect its main technology for developing quantum secure networks. Its ownership, management, customer relations and technology roadmap are otherwise unchanged, with the focus on developing Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution (MDI-QKD). The new name will roll out in the coming weeks across its communications. 

UNITED KINGDOM 08:44

Openreach uses AI tools to reduce fibre installation cancellations

Openreach is using AI tools to support full-fibre broadband installations, helping to prevent over 3,000 cancellations each month. The 'Crystal Ball' tool uses AI to predict what is likely to happen when an installation hits a problem, helping broadband providers keep customers better informed. When engineers find problems during installation, the Crystal Ball tool examines the available information and predicts what type of work will probably be required and whether this work will take more or less than 10

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 08:41

AscendArc picks Arianespace for first launch with Koreasat 9 satellite

Arianespace announced a new contract to put the Koreasat 9 satellite into space. The contract was awarded by US satellite manufacturer AscendArc, which is building and deploying the satellite for KT Sat. The launch is expected to take place on an Ariane 6 rocket in the second half of 2028 from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.

TURKEY 08:40

Digital Realty enters Turkiye data centre market, sets up joint venture with Ronesans Infrastructure

Data centre operator Digital Realty has entered the Turkish market through a new joint venture with investment firm Ronesans Infrastructure to build and operate carrier-neutral data centers across the country. The joint venture expands Digital Realty's PlatformDIGITAL footprint, establishing infrastructure along the digital connectivity corridor connecting Southeastern Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Asia.

SPAIN 08:31

O2 Spain debuts O2 Estrena smartphone leasing service

Telefonica Spain's O2 brand has launched a smartphone leasing service that allows customers to upgrade their smartphone every 24 months. Timed to coincide with the release of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro, the new O2 Estrena service follows Telefonica's unveiling of its 'Movistar Swap' leasing programme a year ago.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:31

Vodafone UK, O2 UK confirm pricing for new iPhone 18 range

Vodafone UK and Virgin Media O2 have confirmed pricing for the new iPhone 18 smartphone range. Vodafone is offering the iPhone 18 Pro with Vodafone SuperMobile from GBP 20.53 per month (GBP 40 upfront) with 30GB data; or the iPhone 18 Pro Max from GBP 22.57 per month (GBP 50 upfront) with 30GB data. With standard plans, the iPhone 18 Pro is available from GBP 10.33 per month (GBP 40 upfront) with 1GB data; and the iPhone 18 Pro Max from GBP 12.57 per month (GBP 50 upfront) with 1GB data. Vodafone customers

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