Global maritime satellite service revenue set to rise 66% by 2035 - Novaspace
GLOBAL 10:55

Global maritime satellite service revenue set to rise 66% by 2035 - Novaspace

Consultancy Novaspace expects global maritime satellite service revenues to rise by some 66.2 percent from USD 2.28 billion in 2025 to USD 3.79 billion in 2035, according to its fourteenth Maritime Satellite Communications report. Growth will be driven by accelerating adoption of non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) services and higher demand for always-on connectivity for commercial and recreational fleets.

South Yorkshire pilots new on-demand public bus transport service
UNITED KINGDOM 10:52

South Yorkshire pilots new on-demand public bus transport service

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has partnered with Via Transportation, provider of technology for public transport networks, to launch a new on-demand public transport service in South Yorkshire. The pilot OnDemand service run for 12 months from start-August 2026 across Rotherham and Doncaster. Passengers can book shared bus trips through the OnDemand app up to one week by phone, or by phone - with no fixed timetables or routes. 

Micron raises USD 250 million venture fund focused on AI innovations
UNITED STATES 10:49

Micron raises USD 250 million venture fund focused on AI innovations

Memory hardware supplier Micron Technology has launched a USD 250 million venture capital fund to spur startup innovations aligned with next-generation artificial intelligence (AI). Micron Ventures Paradigm Fund aims to cover the entire technology stack, spanning underlying software models, compute infrastructure and use cases such as enterprise and physical AI applications.

ETSI invites feedback on draft EU cyber resilience standards
EUROPE 10:48

ETSI invites feedback on draft EU cyber resilience standards

ETSI has commenced public consultation on EU-aligned resilience standards in connected products with digital interfaces. Seventeen draft ETSI specifications have been published, including criteria for wearables and smart toys, internet routers and modems, operating systems, smart home devices, password managers, antivirus software, and virtual private networks (VPNs).

Open Fiber expands FTTH to more towns in Ligurgia
ITALY 10:47

Open Fiber expands FTTH to more towns in Ligurgia

Italian wholesale-only operator Open Fiber completed the roll-out of its FTTH infrastructure in eight new localities in the Ligurgia region. Over 17,000 homes, commercial premises and offices have been connected to the fibre network which delivers broadband at up to 10 Gbps. To promote the launch, anyone who signs up to a fibre plan via any of Open Fiber's partners in the newly-connected towns will receive a voucher worth EUR 100 free of charge under the company's "La fibra che ti premia" ("the fibre that r

CNMC consults on Cellnex commitments in DTT infrastructure market
SPAIN 10:40

CNMC consults on Cellnex commitments in DTT infrastructure market

Spanish regulator CNMC has opened a public consultation on proposed commitments from Cellnex in the digital broadcasting infrastructure market. The company remains the dominant provider of broadcast signal distribution for digital terrestrial TV and has agreed to continue to offer colocation and interconnection services to alternative providers, along with a five-year price guarantee. The proposal is open for public comment until 30 September after which the CNMC will decide on binding commitments. 

Swedish watchdog probes Colt Technology Services over possible number spoofing
SWEDEN 10:36

Swedish watchdog probes Colt Technology Services over possible number spoofing

Sweden's telecoms regulator, PTS, said it is investigating whether or not Colt Technology Services is complying with the requirement to stop calls from abroad that appear to come from Swedish mobile phone numbers. Operators should check first that the mobile number is not being used abroad. The foreign call monitoring requirements came into force in March 2025.

NDA donates over 1,500 devices to tackle digital exclusion
UNITED KINGDOM 10:35

NDA donates over 1,500 devices to tackle digital exclusion

The UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has donated over 1,500 surplus devices since 2021 to charities and schools across the NW of England. It has donated the mobile phones, laptops, iPads and monitors to around 50 organisations across Cumbria, Lancaster, Manchester and Warrington. The donated devices help tackle digital exclusion, with NDA employees helping to identify which organisations will benefit most from the donations. 

Kenya updates cyber cafe licensing rules to improve security
KENYA 10:25

Kenya updates cyber cafe licensing rules to improve security

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a clarification on new licensing requirements for cyber cafés and public internet centres, emphasizing that the measures aim to strengthen security and accountability without limiting access to digital services. The updated licence conditions, published in the Kenya Gazette on 7 August, are set to take effect on 7 September following the mandatory 30-day statutory notice period. Under the new framework, operators will be required to verify customer ident

Finland to divert funds from transport infrastructure maintenance to cybersecurity
FINLAND 10:22

Finland to divert funds from transport infrastructure maintenance to cybersecurity

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications (LVM) said Finland's 2027 national budget will finance cybersecurity priorities by transferring funds from the basic maintenance of transport infrastructure. It stressed that a more permanent solution must be found to finance cybersecurity measures, too. From 2027 onwards, EUR 1.5 million per year will be permanently transferred from basic transport maintenance to centralised funding for cybersecurity exercises.

CRAN agrees 5% annual wage increase
NAMIBIA 10:21

CRAN agrees 5% annual wage increase

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) formally signed a memorandum of agreement securing a 5 percent salary increase for employees within the bargaining unit for the 2026/2027 financial year. The agreement follows negotiations concluded on 27 July, conducted under the existing Recognition and Procedural Agreement between the two entities. Both organizations highlighted the signing as a key milestone in their ongoing constructive labour partner

MTN and Huawei deploy AI-driven sensing to flag potential fibre cuts
AFRICA 10:19

MTN and Huawei deploy AI-driven sensing to flag potential fibre cuts

MTN and Huawei announced the completion of a successful proof of concept in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, validating an AI-driven fibre-sensing solution that detects subtle vibrations around underground fibre ducts before cuts occur. By leveraging AI to classify vibration patterns, the system accurately detects third-party threats, enabling field teams to intervene before excavation equipment damages underground cables.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 10:16

Space42 gets stock market approval for share buyback

Space42 announced that the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has approved its share buyback programme of up to 2.5 percent of issued share capital. The approval follows shareholder authorisation granted during the April general assembly meeting. Funded entirely through existing cash reserves, the buyback will be executed via open-market transactions.

KENYA 10:13

Konza talks to AWS on creating new Outpost in Kenya

The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has opened talks with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to establish a strategic partnership focused on boosting Kenya's cloud infrastructure, digital skills, and technology ecosystem. Konza Technopolis CEO John Paul Okwiri hosted an AWS delegation led by Robin Njiru, regional lead for public sector, to initiate discussions expected to lead to a formal memorandum of understanding (MoU). Under the proposed agreement, the two organisations will explore launching an

EGYPT 10:11

Egypt's ICT minister, parliamentary committee meet over mobile registration security

Egypt's ICT minister Raafat Hendy met with members of the parliamentary ICT committee alongside Mohamed Shamroukh, executive president of the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) to discuss recent reports of unauthorized mobile line registrations and the regulatory actions underway to address the issue. During the meeting, officials reviewed NTRA's response to complaints and outlined new measures designed to tighten controls over Sim card sales and activation.

FINLAND 09:58

Digita appoints head of television business from MTV

Finnish infrastructure operator Digita has announced the appointment of Saku Sahramies as director of its television business on 10 August. He joins Digita from Schibsted company MTV, where he held a variety of management positions in advertising, especially its digital development. Sahramies will be responsible for developing Digita's TV operations and the commercial promotion of customer relationships. He will also support Digita's preparation for the new licence period for terrestrial TV.

AUSTRALIA 09:55

Inligo Networks supports Barossa Green regional AI infrastructure project

Barossa Green, Australian infrastructure company, and Inligo Networks, Singapore-based telecoms infrastructure company, have partnered to design and build high-capacity telecoms infrastructure to support Barossa Green's the regional AI infrastructure development in Ebenezer, South Australia. They will evaluate the telecoms requirements needed to connect the AI precinct to Inligo's United Cable System, a high-capacity terrestrial fibre network across Australia which will connect Darwin with Adelaide, Sydney,

UNITED STATES 09:36

Verizon delivers cellular connectivity for Midland Odessa buses in Texas

Verizon Business has signed a contract with the Midland Odessa Urban Transit District to provide bus routes across Midland and Odessa, in Texas, with connectivity. The company has replaced legacy radio systems with cellular-based technology to eliminate connectivity gaps across the Permian Basin. The EZ-Rider service operates fixed-route bus services, ADA paratransit, and the EZ-Connect commuter service between Midland and Odessa - supporting around 250,000 residents across the two cities.

ALGERIA 09:29

Algerian government mandates WhatsApp accounts stay linked to local phone numbers

Algeria's ICT ministry has issued a formal notice to Meta, demanding that all local WhatsApp accounts remain tied to verified local phone numbers following privacy concerns over the platform's upcoming 'Usernames' feature, Ecofin reported. The ministry said that it does not oppose the privacy feature but is concerned that unlinked accounts could compromise traceability. Consequently, Algerian authorities are demanding that all local WhatsApp accounts remain tethered to a valid, verified mobile number regist

MALAYSIA 09:24

CelcomDigi revenue, profit flat in H1

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi posted service revenue of MYR 5.4 billion for the first half of 2026, which represents an increase of 1.5 percent year-on-year. Total revenue was almost flat at MYR 6.3 billion, while profit after tax was also flat at MYR 827 million in the first six months of 2026.

AFRICA 09:16

Vodacom Group makes board leadership changes as chairman retires

Vodacom Group has announced changes at its board of directors, including the retirement of board chairman Saki Macozoma next year and his succession by lead independent director Khumo Shuenyane. In accordance with bourse listing requirements and the company's policy limiting board tenure to ten years, Macozoma will step down at the July 2027 annual general meeting. Macozoma has served on the board since July 2017, guiding the company through its Vision 2025 and Vision 2030 strategic phases. 

MOZAMBIQUE 09:12

Mozambique starts work on Tmcel sale plan

The Mozambican government has authorised its Ministry of Communications to assemble a technical team to negotiate the direct sale of state shares in Mozambique Telecom (Tmcel), reported AIM. While the council of ministers approved the mandate, no decision has been taken yet on how much of the operator will be sold or requirements for the envisaged buyers.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:12

TalkTalk Business merges with IT services company ARO

TalkTalk Business has announced a merger with UK IT services company ARO. The merger creates a group with around 650 employees, over 70,000 business customers and annual revenue of around GBP 200 million - making it one of the largest independent managed technology and connectivity service providers in the UK. The merger combines TalkTalk Business expertise in communications, networking and connectivity, with ARO's cloud, cybersecurity and managed IT services capabilities. The deal is subject to approval un

ARMENIA 09:11

Ucom supports the 2nd phase of ArmDrone's FPV drone educational programme

Armenian operator Ucom said that it has supported the ArmDrone community to launch the second phase of its free educational programme concerning First-Person View (FPV) drones for teenagers. As part of the programme, participants took part in a practical training session featuring outdoor flight exercises. More than 500 applications were submitted for the second phase of the programme.

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