Klarna offers UK Max members free unlimited mobile plan
UNITED KINGDOM 16:54

Klarna offers UK Max members free unlimited mobile plan

Finance network Klarna is now allowing Max tier members to sign up for an unlimited mobile plan in the Klarna app, at no extra cost, when switching over an existing mobile number. Klarna Mobile (powered by the Vodafone network) offers unlimited data, texts and calls, and 20GB per month of global roaming. Members can join Klarna Mobile through the Klarna app, transfer their number, install an eSIM and use the service. The Klarna Max tier costs GBP 44.99 per month and provides members with an annual benefit v

UK mobile sector calls for govt action to boost 5G network roll-out
UNITED KINGDOM 16:48

UK mobile sector calls for govt action to boost 5G network roll-out

UK mobile network operators are calling for government action to help deliver world-class mobile connectivity and drive economic growth across the UK. Industry group Mobile UK is launching its new 'Mobilise Britain' campaign to help deliver reforms needed to unlock investment and accelerate mobile network roll-out. The group warns that mobile connectivity infrastructure development is being held back by high spectrum costs, outdated planning rules, and obsolete regulations.

Westcoast Cloud expands offering with Voice by Gamma
UNITED KINGDOM 16:34

Westcoast Cloud expands offering with Voice by Gamma

Westcoast Cloud, UK-based cloud distributor, is expanding its cloud marketplace offering with the launch of Voice by Gamma. This provides Westcoast partners with a new option to provide customers with Microsoft Teams-integrated calling services. Partners can provision and sell Voice by Gamma through the Westcoast Cloud marketplace. Westcoast Cloud COO Dan Simpson said adding Voice by Gamma will create a new "valuable recurring revenue opportunity" in partners' Microsoft business offerings. 

Spotify launches on Whale TVs worldwide
GLOBAL 16:26

Spotify launches on Whale TVs worldwide

Whale TV has announced availability of Spotify on most TVs powered by the Whale TV OS. The integration brings the complete Spotify audio experience to Whale TV users worldwide - including music, podcasts, audiobooks and videos. Whale TV currently powers over 47.5 million monthly active TVs worldwide across more than 400 TV brand partners. 

MobileX expands online retail presence with Amazon, Best Buy
UNITED STATES 16:21

MobileX expands online retail presence with Amazon, Best Buy

US MVNO MobileX is expanding its digital retail operations through Amazon.com and BestBuy.com, providing shoppers with more choice nationwide. It is now offering MobileX SIM Starter Kits on Amazon.com and BestBuy.com - including Unlimited 30 (USD 24.88), Unlimited 10 (USD 14.88), Need a Hand (USD 4.88) and Build Your Own Plan (USD 9.88) options. 

Optimum plans FTTP network roll-out in New Brunswick, South River
UNITED STATES 16:10

Optimum plans FTTP network roll-out in New Brunswick, South River

Optimum Communications has announced a USD 14 million investment to deploy a FTTH network in East Brunswick and South River, in New Jersey. This will provide residents and businesses in both markets with access to symmetrical fibre broadband speeds of up to 8 Gbps - with service availability expected by early-2027. Optimum Mobile services are already available to customers in both markets.

Toob secures 'Broadband Excellence' accreditation from Uswitch
UNITED KINGDOM 16:04

Toob secures 'Broadband Excellence' accreditation from Uswitch

UK fibre broadband provider Toob has become a a Uswitch accredited provider. The 'Broadband Excellence' accreditation recognises the company's network quality, customer service and overall customer experience. Toob joins a select group of broadband providers measured by Uswitch for speeds, network performance, customer support, and complaints handling. 

Videotron extends partnership with Trois-Rivieres Lions
CANADA 15:57

Videotron extends partnership with Trois-Rivieres Lions

Quebec-based telecoms company Videotron is extending its partnership with Trois-Rivieres Lions (Three-River Lions) professional ice hockey team by an additional five years, strengthening its commitment to the Mauricie region. This covers the naming rights for the Videotron Coliseum stadium, and the title of Official Partner of the Trois-Rivieres Lions. This extends the partnership, initially agreed in September 2021 for five years, until 2031. 

Rogers, Mastercard, Flybits demo AI-powered agentic commerce
CANADA 15:48

Rogers, Mastercard, Flybits demo AI-powered agentic commerce

Rogers Communications, Rogers Bank, Mastercard and Flybits have successfully deployed an agentic commerce transaction in Canada involving an AI-enabled commerce platform, payments network and card issuer. This milestone expands on Mastercard's worldwide 'Agent Pay' framework for interoperate and secure agentic commerce. 

Mobile scrolling forces Brits to rewatch TV, film moments - Uswitch
UNITED KINGDOM 15:36

Mobile scrolling forces Brits to rewatch TV, film moments - Uswitch

New research from Uswitch shows that Brits rewatching 7.9 million hours of repeat TV each week because they were scrolling on their mobile phones and missed it the first time. Brits aged 18-34 lose 19 hours each year rewatching TV programmes and films they missed due to scrolling; with phone distractions causing Brits to rewind on 23 percent of the times they sit down to watch something on TV. 

eX2 completes FTTP network build in Holland City, Michigan
UNITED STATES 15:11

eX2 completes FTTP network build in Holland City, Michigan

US fibre network infrastructure provider eX2 Technology has marked the completion of a community-owned FTTP network in Holland City, Michigan. The completion of the 195-mile fibre network was celebrated with the Holland Fiber Fest event on 17 September at Holland Ice Park. This was attended by eX2, Holland City leaders, and the Holland Board of Public Works (BPW).

Freedom Fibre revenue grows 77% to GBP 2.04 million in 2025
UNITED KINGDOM 15:02

Freedom Fibre revenue grows 77% to GBP 2.04 million in 2025

UK fibre altnet Freedom Fibre has reported revenue of GBP 2.04 million for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, up 77 percent from GBP 1.15 million in the 13 months to 31 December 2024, with growth driven by higher connections. Accounts filed with Companies House show gross profit of GBP 783,208 for 2025, up 2,448 percent from GBP 30,737 a year earlier; with Freedom Fibre posting an operating loss of -GBP 27.64 million for the year, up by 98 percent from an operating loss of GBP 13.94 million in 2024. Capital

ARMENIA 14:30

Ucom supports AI-powered camera installation for nature conservation

Armenian operator Ucom said that, under its support, a new AI-powered monitoring camera has been installed in the Twin Lakes area to support the protection of the Caucasus Wildlife Refuge (CWR) and the adjacent Khosrov Forest State Reserve. The new camera will enable round-the-clock monitoring of hard-to-reach and environmentally sensitive areas. Thanks to its high-performance capabilities, day and night imaging modes, and artificial intelligence algorithms, it will be possible to monitor wildlife without i

GERMANY 14:29

German Federal Network Agency issues guidelines for setting wholesale fibre access fees

The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has published guidelines and a formula for setting wholesale prices on open-access networks. The primary goal of the regulator is to provide guidance on the practical design of the fees applied to service providers accessing fibre-optic networks. The wholesale fee is derived by applying an appropriate discount to the retail price set by the company that deployed the network. The spread between the retail price and the wholesale charge (the margin) must b

ARMENIA 14:21

Armenia, Turkey agencies discuss broadcast cooperation

Representatives of national broadcasting regulators in Armenia and Turkey discussed opportunities for further cooperation in television and radio broadcasting, the Armenian Television and Radio Commission reported. A meeting between the Armenian watchdog's chairman Tigran Hakobyan and the deputy chairman of the Turkish Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTUK) Deniz Guler took place in Sofia, Bulgaria.

ARMENIA 14:19

Team Telecom Armenia becomes technology partner for Science Week

Team Telecom Armenia has become a technology partner for "Science Week 2026". "Science Week 2026" will once again bring together thousands of people interested in science and innovation. Decentralised events across the country kick off today, while the festival portion will take place on 25 to 26 September at the National Academy of Sciences as part of the ERNA festival.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:04

Beeline Russia merges Big Data and AdTech businesses

Russian operator Beeline said that it is consolidating its big data technologies and advertising solutions into the Beeline AdTech (advertising technology) vertical. The Big Data product line is being transferred to this division. This merger is expected to strengthen the unified product ecosystem, built on technology platforms, data processing, and predictive models.

KYRGYZSTAN 14:03

Mega launches co-branded virtual bank card

Kyrgyzstan mobile operator Mega has launched a new digital financial service within the MegaPay application in partnership with Eldik Bank. Users can apply for a loan online - without visiting a bank branch - and, upon approval, receive funds directly on a virtual MegaMastercard.Loans are available in amounts ranging from KGS 5,000 to KGS 200,000, with terms of 3 to 36 months. The annual interest rate is 19 percent.

GLOBAL 14:00

Sercomm debuts 50G PON fibre terminal

Sercomm will introduce a 50G PON-capable fibre premises terminal with the goal of addressing the next evolution in fibre broadband capacity. The product ecosystem includes SFP-pluggable fibre modems and integrated gateways.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:56

VodafoneThree expands Opportunity Hub scheme across UK

New research from VodafoneThree shows that Brits turn 17 million ideas (lightbulb moments of inspiration) into small businesses or side hustles every year. However, 42 percent of Brits say they need to act on an idea within half an hour or risk forgetting about it; with more than half (55%) saying strong mobile connectivity, and being able to get online on-the-go, has helped turn an idea into something real. 

SPAIN 13:53

Colt links Oracle EU Sovereign Cloud in Frankfurt, Madrid

Colt Technology Services announced an agreement to provide connectivity to Oracle EU Sovereign Cloud via Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) FastConnect in Frankfurt and Madrid. The deal will enable Oracle customers in the two regions to access cloud services locally, supporting faster innovation, scalable operations and business growth while ensuring data is kept within European borders, said the longstanding partners.

LATVIA 13:52

CyberShield forum to take place in Riga

The CyberShield forum will take place for the sixth consecutive year in Riga on 24 September, reports Latvian operator Tet. This year, the forum will bring together experts from Latvia and abroad in the fields of cybersecurity, IT, data, and digital infrastructure, as well as high-level representatives from European cybersecurity institutions. The event will focus on strengthening European and Latvian cyber resilience at a time when cyberattacks are becoming increasingly practical, targeted, and closely lin

GERMANY 13:51

ProSiebenSat.1 snatches up group CFO from RTL Deutschland

German private broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 Media has appointed Ingrid Heisserer as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 01 February 2027. Heisserer joins ProSieben from rival RTL Deutschland, where she served as CFO and Chief Human Resources Officer since late 2002. Earlier this year RTL named Julia Kloke its CFO from May as part of its merger with Sky Deutschland.

GLOBAL 13:45

Over 4 mln AI glasses ship in H1, Meta takes 80% of market

Global AI glasses shipments reached 4.2 million units in the first half of this year, more than doubling compared to the same period a year ago, according to research by Omdia. The market remains small, with Meta accounting for over 80 percent of volumes. Omdia sees signs of increased competition ahead, as manufacturers try new styles and user concerns over privacy increase.

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