Turkcell CEO re-elected to GSMA board for second term
TURKEY 07:17

Turkcell CEO re-elected to GSMA board for second term

Turkcell has announced that its CEO Ali Taha Koc has been re-elected to the board of directors of the GSMA for a second term. He will serve on the 26-member board from 1 January 2027, through 31 December 2028.

Frogfoot targets suburban acquisitions as Octotel and MetroFibre consider merger
SOUTH AFRICA 07:15

Frogfoot targets suburban acquisitions as Octotel and MetroFibre consider merger

South African ISP Frogfoot plans to keep acquiring small fibre network operators while preparing for larger consolidation ahead, TechCentral reported citing CEO Shane Chorley. Acquisitions in affluent suburbs is a central pillar of Frogfoot's growth strategy, he said, noting that the company has already completed several of these deals and intends to pursue more, with most target networks passing fewer than 10,000 homes. However, he expects larger operators to go up for sale in the coming years, laying the

Wang named TP-Link Italy country manager
ITALY 07:09

Wang named TP-Link Italy country manager

Felix Wang has been appointed Country Manager of TP-Link Italy, succeeding Diego Han who has been named Vice President of Eastern Europe after a seven-year stint leading the subsidiary. Wang will oversee the continuation of the business's growth in Italy, managing its portfolio of connectivity products, smart-home devices and professional networking systems.

Mango Office launches web version of call centre platform
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:06

Mango Office launches web version of call centre platform

Russian VoIP operator and cloud services provider Mango Office has released a web version of its Contact Centre product, so customers can work with the platform directly in their web browsers. The web version offers access to all Contact centre features on any operating system; no need to install or maintain the application on employees' computers; one-click access to specific report sections within the browser; quick onboarding of agents for seasonal projects and easy offboarding once the work is complete;

MTN Ghana marks 30th anniversary with street parade
GHANA 07:05

MTN Ghana marks 30th anniversary with street parade

MTN Ghana has taken its 30th anniversary celebrations directly to the public, launching a nationwide customer appreciation float through the streets of Accra and five major regional capitals to thank Ghanaians for 30 years of loyalty and partnership. Held on 26 September, the street float saw MTN staff engage directly with customers and the public across Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Sunyani, Koforidua, and Takoradi, distributing gifts and tokens of appreciation along designated routes. In Accra, the float departe

Zain Group earns inaugural MEIRA gold standard certification for investor relations
MIDDLE EAST 07:03

Zain Group earns inaugural MEIRA gold standard certification for investor relations

Zain Group has earned the inaugural 2026 MEIRA Gold Standard Certification, introduced by the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA). The certification benchmarks investor relations excellence across the MENA region, evaluating corporate IR maturity and alignment with international best practices based on 2025 performance. The certification follows an independent assessment of Zain's IR practices across its Kuwait headquarters and its listed operations in KSA, Iraq and Bahrain. The evaluation re

Telia Estonia cuts monthly roaming pack prices for 5 popular destinations
ESTONIA 06:57

Telia Estonia cuts monthly roaming pack prices for 5 popular destinations

Telia Estonia reduced the cost of monthly roaming packages valid in Turkey, the US, Thailand, Switzerland and the UK by 20 percent from 01 October. A monthly roaming package in these places is reduced from EUR 35 to EUR 28. The price reduction applies to monthly packages valid for 30 days, including 10 GB data traffic. 

Megafon tests 5G router
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 06:55

Megafon tests 5G router

Russian operator Megafon said that the staff of its Equipment Research and Testing Centre have conducted the first tests of the Wewins C150 5G router, a device adapted for Russian networks by SoftMaster. The router successfully passed all required test scenarios. This 5G router allows the mobile network to be used not only on smartphones but also as an internet source for home devices, connected to the router via Wi-Fi or a cable. 

Ericsson withdraws plan to cut 131 jobs at Genoa R&D site
ITALY 06:54

Ericsson withdraws plan to cut 131 jobs at Genoa R&D site

Ericsson has withdrawn a collective redundancy procedure affecting 131 workers at its Genoa site in northern Italy, following meetings with government and trade union representatives. Italy's Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, said the Swedish equipment maker would instead pursue consensual procedures, including incentivised and voluntary redundancies, after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni intervened directly.

United Internet increases stake in 1&1 to over 89% with loan conversion
GERMANY 06:54

United Internet increases stake in 1&1 to over 89% with loan conversion

United Internet announced plans to increase its stake in 1&1 to 89.32 percent following a capital increase. The 1&1 board approved the increase in its share capital by 20 percent by way of a contribution in kind, and with the exclusion of shareholders' subscription rights. United Internet is contributing to the capital increase through the conversion of a loan receivable to 1&1 Versatel, a subsidiary of 1&1. In return, United Internet will receive new 1&1 shares.

MTN Eswatini and Lubane Cooperative partner on mobile device financing
ESWATINI 06:52

MTN Eswatini and Lubane Cooperative partner on mobile device financing

MTN Eswatini and Lubane Cooperative entered into a five-year partnership, introducing a Device Loan Facility that provides cooperative members with discounted mobile devices and tailored MTN data bundles, the Times reported. The initiative aims to broaden digital access, unlocking opportunities across communication, mobile finance, education, and commerce. By combining smartphone financing directly with mobile data packages, the partnership addresses barriers to internet access and strengthens financial inc

O2 Czechia doubles data on Datamanie limited-edition plans
CZECH REPUBLIC 06:51

O2 Czechia doubles data on Datamanie limited-edition plans

O2 Czech Republic has launched the Datamanie limited edition, which provides the double data allowance for a full year on three selected Datamanie plans. The Datamanie 100 GB plan now offers 200 GB of data at maximum 5G speeds for a special price of CZK 349 per month. The Datamanie 10 GB plan is available with 20 GB of data for a special price of CZK 249 per month. The price also includes 100 minutes of calls, while SMS messages cost CZK 1.90 each.

KENYA 06:49

Safaricom launches doorstep support for home internet customers

Kenyan operator Safaricom is bringing its Home Internet services closer to communities across Nairobi, offering residents direct interaction with technical teams to address their connectivity needs and share feedback. As part of this outreach, residents of Avenue Park Phase 1 in Embakasi recently engaged directly with Safaricom experts during an experiential Home Internet Clinic.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 06:47

Beeline to sell Moscow office

Russian operator Beeline has put its auxiliary office space, located in a historic building in downtown Moscow, up for auction, reports Interfax. The lot is valued at RUB 1.05 billion. The Russian Auction House (RAD) announced that the auction will take place 21 October, using a descending price rule. The minimum price is RUB 735 million. The total area offered for sale is 2,900 square meters.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 06:40

SberMobile appoints new CEO

Russian MVNO SberMobile has appointed Maxim Zaykov the new CEO of the company. Zaykov previously held the position of Vice President for Corporate Business at Beeline. His primary task is to shape SberMobile's strategy for the next three years, focusing on new growth opportunities in the B2C and B2B segments.

EUROPE 06:40

Sopra Steria earns SAP Sovereign Cloud partner recognition in France and Germany

IT services and consulting group Sopra Steria is now part of SAP's Sovereign Cloud partner programme across France and Germany. This recognition is particularly relevant for digital transformation projects in regulated and critical sectors, as Sopra Steria will be able to comply with the national sovereignty strategies of clients modernising their SAP environments. The group's teams in France and Germany are finalising an SAP Sovereign Cloud offering with common security and compliance standards on either s

EUROPE 06:24

DayOne Data Centers files for IPO

DayOne Data Centers has filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of American Depositary Shares. The data centre company plans to list on the Nasdaq market. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:59

KT launches ChatGPT plugin for its products and plans

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched a ChatGPT plugin that connects the platform to its official product information, allowing users to search for mobile, broadband and IPTV products through a conversational interface. The plugin can be installed through the plugin menu in the ChatGPT sidebar. Users can ask questions in natural language and receive recommendations based on factors such as age, data usage and preferred benefits. For example, users can ask which 5G plan would suit someone with high data usage or w

EUROPE 05:57

NEC expands global cybersecurity operations with European CyIOC centre

NEC is expanding the global operating structure of its CyIOC cybersecurity service, with plans to establish a European Cyber Intelligence & Operation Center in April 2027 and introduce a three-region 24/7 operating model linking Japan, Europe and the US from July. The Follow the Sun model will use common security platforms and operating standards across the three centres, with each location providing monitoring and operations during its regional business hours. NEC said this will enable Japanese companies t

JAPAN 05:54

NTT Docomo Business adds AI analysis features to video platform

NTT Docomo Business has expanded the AI analysis capabilities of its docomo business SIGN VPaaS video AI platform, adding an AI agent interface and a dedicated environment for analysing sensitive video data. The AI agent interface analyses video and detection data collected through the platform and identifies operational issues and potential improvements. It can also propose measures, estimate their expected impact and suggest next actions.

JAPAN 05:52

KDDI expands free data service to more than 1,300 PASMO stations

KDDI is expanding its povo Data Oasis service to all stations operated by PASMO-member private railway companies in the Kanto region, bringing the total number of participating stations to more than 1,300. From 6 October, the service will be available at all stations operated by seven additional companies: Enoshima Electric Railway, Odakyu Hakone, Keikyu, Shonan Monorail, Tobu Railway, Maihama Resort Line and Yokohama Seaside Line. The expansion brings the total number of participating railway operators to

JAPAN 05:50

Mitsui and NTT cut genome analysis times using distributed GPUs

Mitsui Knowledge Industry and NTT Docomo Business have completed a joint trial using geographically distributed GPUs to process large-scale genome analysis workloads, reducing processing times to between 25 percent and 29 percent of those recorded using a single GPU site. The trial used NTT Docomo Business's GPU over APN Testbed, which connects GPU resources distributed across Japan using its IOWN APN network. It combined Mitsui Knowledge Industry's workload optimisation and genome data search technologies

INDIA 05:48

Activeport signs AUD 1 mln contract for Microscan's pan-India NaaS platform

Australian network automation software company Activeport Group has signed a stage-one contract worth more than AUD 1 million with Indian fibre operator Microscan Infocommtech to deploy its network orchestration software across Microscan's pan-India network. The rollout will cover Microscan's more than 1,800-kilometre fibre network, connecting data centres, cable landing stations and thousands of enterprise buildings across India.

SINGAPORE 05:46

Singapore's digital economy reaches 19.3% of GDP as AI adoption grows

Singapore's digital economy grew to SGD 144.1 billion in 2025, equivalent to 19.3 percent of the country's GDP, according to the Infocomm Media Development Authority's (IMDA) Singapore Digital Economy Report 2026. The digital economy grew from 18.8 percent of GDP in 2024, with the non-information and communications (I&C) sectors accounting for more than two-thirds of its value. Digitalisation in non-I&C sectors reached SGD 97 billion, up 3.6 percent year-on-year, while the I&C sector grew 6.1 percent to SGD

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