Telefonica activates voice over 5G calls nationwide
SPAIN 13:50

Telefonica activates voice over 5G calls nationwide

Telefonica has officially launched Voice over New Radio (VoNR) technology on its 5G standalone (SA) network in Spain, claiming to be the first operator to do so nationwide. The operator said VoNR delivers substantially improved voice quality with greater clarity and stability while allowing users to make calls alongside data-intensive activities such as high-definition video streaming and cloud gaming.

Advania wins IT equipment contract from Norwegian police
NORWAY 13:37

Advania wins IT equipment contract from Norwegian police

Advania has announced a contract from the Norwegian police force for the supply of personal computers including Macs, as well as mobile phones and tablets, and other related equipment. The company said it was chosen because its bid provided the best quality. Advania director for public service business Trym Merg welcomed the police's policy of applying pricing mechanisms that take climate and environmental considerations into account when purchasing, using and disposing of IT equipment.

Sequans completes share buyback programme and launches another
GLOBAL 13:22

Sequans completes share buyback programme and launches another

Sequans announced the completion of its share buyback programme and has launched another repurchase scheme, having bought back over 1.5 million NYSE-listed American Depositary Shares (ADS) at an average price of USD 6.17, including fees and commissions. Following the repurchases, the French cellular IoT module and chipsets vendor has around 14.5 million shares outstanding, down 9.7 percent from previously. The figure rises to 15.5 million depositary shares if factoring in certain warrants issued by Sequans

Telegram, Twitch, Pinterest, TikTok find in Russia for violating social media content rules
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:20

Telegram, Twitch, Pinterest, TikTok find in Russia for violating social media content rules

A court of the Taganka municipal district in the city of Moscow fined Telegram, Twitch and Pinterest RUB 6 million each, reports Interfax and Tass. The court also imposed a RUB 4 million fine on TikTok. The companies were fined for not complying with requirements from the federal telecommunications regulator Roskomadzor for social media to monitor content posted by their users against local legal requirements and to promptly remove illegal content. If the violations continue, the regulator may consider bann

Italy business and consumer morale rise again in December
ITALY 13:17

Italy business and consumer morale rise again in December

Italy's business confidence rose again in December, while consumer confidence rebounded from the previous month's fall, according to the latest report from national statistics office Istat. Overall business confidence across the manufacturing, retail, construction and services sectors climbed to 96.5 from 96.1 in November, the highest reading since March 2024, led mainly by a surge in market services sentiment from 97.8 to 100.0.

Digita deploys 5G private network at Outokumpu's Kemi mine
FINLAND 13:15

Digita deploys 5G private network at Outokumpu's Kemi mine

Digita said it will deploy a 5G private network for Outokumpu's Kemi mine to enable digitisation and automation there. The benefits are consistent coverage and capacity throughout the mine, support for live video to assess rock quality and optimise production, better occupational safety, support for drones and remotely controlled equipment, and progress towards increasing automation.

Traficom announces new sender ID rules from May 2026 to curb scam SMS
FINLAND 13:05

Traficom announces new sender ID rules from May 2026 to curb scam SMS

Finnish transport and communications agency Traficom has announced new rules from 04 May 2026 requiring telecom operators to ensure that text messages correctly identify the sender. The aim is to curb sender ID spoofing for criminal purposes. When a recipient receives an SMS that appears genuinely to have come from a government agency or bank, the likelihood of successful fraud increases, Traficom said.

Nkom starts talks with commercial mobile operators over developing new emergency network
NORWAY 12:48

Nkom starts talks with commercial mobile operators over developing new emergency network

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom said it has begun talks with the nation's mobile operators to discuss setting up the new Nodnett emergency network due to go on air in 2031. The current Nodnett has about 150,000 users and runs on its own, independent infrastructure, but the replacement one will use the commercial mobile networks. Earlier this year, the government decided to move Nodnett preparations from the Directorate for Civil Protection & Emergency Preparedness (DSB) to Nkom. 

Bayobab hires Seacom manager as regional MD for South and East Africa
AFRICA 12:41

Bayobab hires Seacom manager as regional MD for South and East Africa

MTN Digital Infrastructure, trading as Bayobab, announced the appointment of Sajid Ahmad Khan as regional managing director for South and East Africa, effective 05 January 2026. In this role, Khan will oversee Bayobab's operations across the region, while directly leading the Bayobab Kenya business.

DHH completes EUR 8 mln capital hike
ITALY 12:37

DHH completes EUR 8 mln capital hike

Milan-based data centre services provider DHH International said it has successfully completed an accelerated bookbuilding procedure involving a total of 354,916 shares, of which 324,916 were newly issued, for a total value of EUR 8.16 million. The price incorporates a premium of around 11 percent compared to the weighted average of the official prices recorded in the 30 days prior to the start date of the procedure.

AOI launches 400 milliwatt pump laser targeting silicon photonics and CPO
GLOBAL 12:36

AOI launches 400 milliwatt pump laser targeting silicon photonics and CPO

Applied Optoelectronics (AOI) has introduced a 400 milliwatt narrow-linewidth pump laser for silicon photonic applications and co-packaged optics in AI data centres. The pump laser is designed to drive optical power budgets in 800G and 1.6 Tbps data centre systems, while averting signal losses and staying within thermal limits associated with nearby silicon circuits in switch devices. AOI's product maintains 400 mW optical power at up to 50 degrees Celsius. It is currently sampling with select customers ahe

Dubber lures tier-1 North American contract for AI-enabled mobile voice recordings
NORTH AMERICA 12:35

Dubber lures tier-1 North American contract for AI-enabled mobile voice recordings

Australia-based Dubber, provider of enterprise-grade call recording technology, has secured a contract with an unnamed North American telco to supply mobile voice recording and AI-based conversation analytics. The deal will initially run for five years, and Dubber expects to receive an initial payment worth around AUD 4.6 million (USD 3.1 million) by end-Q3 2026. This initial sum includes a licence for the Dubber Cloud Recorder platform, as well as on-going maintenance and support services for the initial f

INDIA 12:34

Realme 16 Pro handset set for India launch on 06 January

Realme's 16 Pro series handset will commence sales to Indian consumers on 06 January. The full list of specifications will be published at a launch event in January. At this stage, Realme has not confirmed the size of the battery, but says it should be sufficient for 9.3 hours of usage in gaming-oriented sessions, or up to 125 hours of audio streams on Spotify. The handset contains an "industry-leading" Snapdragon chipset which will also be specified closer to launch. Realme is a leading contender in the In

LIBYA 12:33

Comarch signs new BSS proof of concept pact with Hatif for fibre broadband

Comarch, Hatif Libya and Makman Technology Consulting have signed a Proof of Concept (PoC) agreement in Tripoli focused on validating selected Business Support System (BSS) capabilities supporting fibre-based broadband services. The new PoC follows an OSS pilot project contract signed earlier in 2025.

NETHERLANDS 12:31

Techone creates Aurora ICT from merger of IT Lions, VH and Bol

Dutch services provider Techone is merging its units IT Lions, VH ICT and Bol ICT under the name Aurora ICT. They are merging their activities to better serve customers with a broader range of products, working from offices in Groningen and Assen. Techone said the merger should support an expanded offering and development of new services to help meet the changing needs of the SME market.

ICELAND 12:28

Siminn buys IT firm Opin Kerfi and personal safety products company OMI in exchange for 15% stake

Icelandic operator Siminn said it has signed agreements to acquire all the shares in Opin Kerfi (OK) and in Oryggismidstod Island (OMI) for a combined enterprise value of ISK 13.75 billion plus lease obligations estimated at ISK 1.0 billion. OK is an IT company and OMI provides health and personal safety products such as alarms, mobility scooters, wheelchairs, patient lifts and nursing beds. Investment company Vex owns 58 percent of OK and 44 percent of OMI and the sellers are expected to acquire 15 percent

SCANDINAVIA 11:43

Atos sells Nordic lifecycle product unit Ideal GRP to MAIT

Ideal GRP has been operating in recent years under Atos' Eviden brand in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Estonia. It has its HQ in Finland and offers consulting, integration, software and maintenance services fort major companies ​in sectors including manufacturing, defence, technology, media and telecommunications.

COLOMBIA 11:19

Tigo invests COP 85 bln in Bogota 5G and fibre upgrade

Tigo Colombia (Millicom) said it has invested over COP 85 billion this year alone to significantly expand and upgrade its fixed and mobile infrastructure in Bogota. The company, which has recently been cleared to merge with Movistar Colombia, has reinforced more than 1,700 mobile sites and carried out 275 upgrades to fixed networks in the country's capital, benefiting some 2.4 million mobile and 200,000 landline customers.

FINLAND 10:52

Elisa cuts 357 jobs, most of them in Finland

Elisa said that following negotiations, it will cut its group workforce by 357, of which 347 jobs will go in Finland. Elisa is also active in Estonia. The personnel reductions are part of a scheme announced in October aimed at saving some EUR 40 million annually. At the time, Elisa expected to cut up to 450 posts.

PERU 10:44

Peruvian operators ink 5G concession contracts, commit to connecting 1,731 rural localities

Peru's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) announced that the concession contracts for the allocation of 5G-compatible frequencies in the 3.5 GHz band have been signed with the operators Claro (America Movil), IntegraTel, Entel and Bitel (Viettel). The operators have committed to investing a total of USD 502.9 million and to close connectivity gaps by bringing 4G to over 180,000 users in 1,731 underserved localities over the next four years.

ZAMBIA 10:35

Airtel Zambia donates 26 internet routers to public libraries

Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Zambia has donated 26 internet routers to the ministry of education and the ministry of local government to enhance digital connectivity in public libraries across the country, reinforcing Government's efforts to improve access to information and digital learning.

EUROPE 10:32

Capita signs 4-year contact centre contract renewal with European telco

Capita's contact centre division has won a 4-year contract extension with a major telecoms provider in Europe. The contract is worth GBP 62 million and runs from January 2026. Capita will continue providing customer services across different lines of business, including inbound sales, chat/messaging and technical support. It will also deploy Centrical and AI-enabled tools to boost performance across key metrics such as sales conversion, Net Promoter Score (NPS) and average handling time.

ETHIOPIA 10:28

Ethio Telecom connects 67 hospitals with 200 more to come

Ethio Telecom has connected 67 major hospitals to a centralised digital platform in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Ethio News Agency reported. Enterprise products chief officer Yohannes Getahun said the operator plans to expand telemedicine and telehealth services to another 200 hospitals, which is expected to reduce patient costs significantly while enhancing the quality of medical treatment.

CANADA 10:27

Telehouse Canada, Megaport offer advanced cloud connectivity

Telehouse Canada has partnered with global network-as-a-service (NaaS) provider Megaport to deliver advanced cloud connectivity solutions. This partnership will boost cross-border collaboration and unlock new connectivity capabilities for companies at Telehouse Canada data centres. 

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Advania wins IT equipment contract from Norwegian police

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Background

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The week in telecom: Wi-Fi bolt-ons take off to boost broadband growth, video market works on consolidation

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Proximus Domestic still struggling with low margins