Kyivstar offers mobile network authentication service for B2B customers
UKRAINE 09:29

Kyivstar offers mobile network authentication service for B2B customers

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar introduced to its B2B customers a new method for verifying their own customers. Automatic verification via the mobile network has been added to the "Consumer Telecommunication Parameters Verification" service. With automatic verification, the user does not need to enter a code, answer a call, or perform any other actions. This check is available for Kyivstar subscribers who are already using the services of the respective business client.

Vodafone Portugal tops 4G and 5G coverage rankings by nPerf
PORTUGAL 09:27

Vodafone Portugal tops 4G and 5G coverage rankings by nPerf

Vodafone offers the best overall mobile network coverage in Portugal across both 4G and 5G, according to the latest nPerf annual report. Vodafone achieved an 85.04 percent coverage rate for 5G, outpacing second-placed Nos (80.38%) by 4.66 percentage points. Meo followed with 69.55 percent, while newcomer Digi trailed at 34.72 percent. In 4G coverage, all four operators exceeded 95 percent national coverage. Vodafone led narrowly with 97.49 percent, followed closely by Nos (97.48%), Meo (95.99%), and Digi (9

Vitel Wireless launches lifetime 1% loyalty reward for agents
NIGERIA 09:27

Vitel Wireless launches lifetime 1% loyalty reward for agents

Vitel Wireless, Nigeria's first MVNO, has launched a 1 percent lifetime loyalty reward programme for its agent network. Eligible active agents will earn an ongoing 1 percent compensation tied directly to qualifying sales and new agent onboarding. As a full-service MVNO offering GSM voice, SMS, USSD and data services, Vitel Wireless aims to use this incentive to build a sustainable, highly engaged sales ecosystem across Nigeria.

Wroclaw tax office announces bulk SMS tender
POLAND 09:24

Wroclaw tax office announces bulk SMS tender

The Wroclaw unit of the Polish National Revenue Administration announced a tender for the provision of a remote service enabling the automated sending of SMS messages to local and foreign mobile numbers. The contract also includes the provision of tools to support the management of SMS communications originating from the central systems of the National Revenue Administration. The estimated net value of the contract is PLN 7.49 million, and price will be the sole criterion for selecting the winning bid. The

Student channel Via TV launches in Slovakia
SLOVAKIA 09:23

Student channel Via TV launches in Slovakia

A new channel called Via TV is available in the Slovak TV market. The operator Antik added it to its base package. Via TV positions itself as the first nationwide student television channel. It aims to serve as a platform for young creators, schools, and emerging filmmakers. Its programming lineup is set to include student audiovisual productions, current affairs content, documentaries, thematic magazines, interviews, and cultural content, as well as feature films.

Onivia, Vodafone Spain ink MVNO deal to launch convergent wholesale offer
SPAIN 09:22

Onivia, Vodafone Spain ink MVNO deal to launch convergent wholesale offer

Spanish neutral fibre wholesaler Onivia has agreed to operate as a mobile virtual network operator on Vodafone Spain's infrastructure, adding mobile telephony to its wholesale catalogue for the first time. The deal enables Onivia's operator and ISP customers to bundle fibre and mobile services into single convergent packages tailored to their commercial strategies and end-user requirements, said the partners.

Airtel Nigeria begins second phase of network compensation
NIGERIA 09:21

Airtel Nigeria begins second phase of network compensation

Airtel Nigeria has started a second phase of automatic airtime compensation for customers affected by service disruptions, in compliance with Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) directives, Communications Week reported. Pay-outs range from under NGN 50 to NGN 1,500 per user, with subscribers receiving direct SMS confirmations as airtime is credited to their accounts. The latest pay-out covers network issues between February and April 2026, following Airtel's previous compensation round in May that addr

Realme releases Harry Potter edition of 16 Pro smartphone
GLOBAL 09:14

Realme releases Harry Potter edition of 16 Pro smartphone

Realme has unveiled a Harry Potter edition of its Realme 16 Pro 5G smartphone. This is the second phone in its partnership with Warner Bros Discovery, after an earlier special model for Game of Thrones fans. The phone comes with a Hogwarts school crest on the back that shows the colours of the four houses in UV light, as well as an owl-shaped camera housing and various Harry Potter themed widgets and wallpapers in the user interface. A limited-edition gift box is included for the first buyers, and a Harry P

Ooredoo Oman announces auction for exclusive vanity mobile numbers
OMAN 09:09

Ooredoo Oman announces auction for exclusive vanity mobile numbers

Ooredoo Oman has announced its latest vanity number auction, offering a selection of 80 premium Gold and Diamond numbers. All proceeds from the event will be donated to designated charitable organisations. Registration opens online on 28 September for a 24-hour window, with an entry fee of OMR 10. Live bidding will follow on 29 September, running for six hours.

Bouygues Telecom launches Anti-Spam service with Hiya
FRANCE 09:05

Bouygues Telecom launches Anti-Spam service with Hiya

French operator Bouygues Telecom has extended its partnership with call protection and identity specialist Hiya, announcing a new collaboration powered by Hiya's Voice Intelligence platform. From the first half of October, B2C and B2B mobile customers will be able to subscribe to a new Anti-Spam service that detects spammers in real time through AI-assisted analysis of illegal calling activity. Its monthly cost per mobile line will amount to EUR 2 for B2C customers and EUR 1 for B2B accounts.

TikTok settles child safety lawsuit in Alabama
UNITED STATES 09:03

TikTok settles child safety lawsuit in Alabama

TikTok has reached a multi-million dollar settlement with the US state of Alabama over claims that its social media platform was designed with addictive features that were harmful for children and young people. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall confirmed that TikTok will pay a minimum of USD 100 million within 45 days, with the potential to reach up to USD 300 million if specific conditions are met. The agreement also forces TikTok to introduce various safety features to protect children on its platfo

Orange Slovakia uses AI-powered avatar for serving customers in shops
SLOVAKIA 09:00

Orange Slovakia uses AI-powered avatar for serving customers in shops

Orange Slovakia is piloting a new method of customer service. It has introduced an AI avatar in its shop, reports Zive. Ori, an AI-powered digital assistant already in use in an Orange shop in Bratislava, is designed to answer customer questions directly within the shop. According to the operator, the assistant utilises AI to answer common questions on the spot. This is not merely a standard on-screen chatbot; it is a 3D avatar displayed on a special 27-inch screen. Orange states that the device creates a h

UNITED STATES 09:00

Comporium picks Teleste's Icon amplifiers for HFC infrastructure expansion

Comporium, a multi-play regional US carrier active in North and South Carolina, has picked Finland's Teleste to support upgrades in its hybrid fibre-coax (HFC) infrastructure. Following a competitive RFP process, Comporium identified a solution incorporating Teleste's Icon 3000 line extenders and 4000-series system amplifiers, along with plug-in transponders, the Argus Network Management System, and a Virtual Device Manager (VDM). 

PORTUGAL 08:58

Portuguese Army launches autonomous tactical 4G/5G network

The Portuguese Army has invested EUR 587,000 to deploy a tactical 4G and 5G mobile network designed to maintain reliable telecommunications during severe crises. Developed alongside Meo and funded via the Military Programming Law, the fully autonomous platform functions independently of civilian infrastructure, allowing rapid deployment to remote or blackout-affected regions. The system delivers secure, high-bandwidth transmission of voice, live video, and real-time data to support advanced command posts, r

BRAZIL 08:56

Nio enters Brazilian mobile market with lifetime-price strategy

Brazilian telecom operator Nio is launching mobile telephony services this October via a MVNO agreement with Surf Telecom, using TIM's network. Nio plans to replicate its signature lifetime-price strategy in the mobile market, reported Valor Economico. Initially offered exclusively as an add-on to fibre plans to boost customer retention, the move follows Nio separating from Oi and losing 500,000 subscribers during the transition. CEO Marcio Fabbris said Nio aims to combat churn by guaranteeing fixed, inflat

GERMANY 08:54

Telefonica Germany CEO targets corporate customers and public sector organisations for growth

Telefonica Germany is targeting corporate customers and public sector organisations, including government agencies, as part of its growth strategy, according to chief executive officer Santiago Argelich Hesse, Teltarif reports. The operator aims to win contracts for major projects from companies in the retail and logistics sectors striving to digitise their business, for example, said the report. Recently, Telefonica Germany won a contract to roll out standardised SD-WAN infrastructure in approximately 4,70

UNITED KINGDOM 08:52

Ofcom blocks proposed Openreach wholesale full-fibre discount offer

UK regulator Ofcom has published its decisions relating to proposed commercial offers from Openreach. Following a consultation, Ofcom has decided to intervene and order Openreach to withdraw the 'Incremental New to Openreach' offer. It has concluded that the charges are not reasonable and fair, and could damage the development of network competition. The offer would have given ISPs a monthly discount for adding new full-fibre customers onto the Openreach network.

MEXICO 08:45

Mexico consults on first rural spectrum auction

Mexico's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) has launched a public consultation on draft rules for the country's first spectrum auction focused solely on rural coverage. The aim is to bridge the digital divide in remote and hard-to-reach areas via spectrum that can be used to deploy fixed wireless links.

GLOBAL 08:37

SK Hynix presents memory exhibition at TSMC partner showcase

SK Hynix presented high-bandwidth and AI-targeted memory technologies at the Open Innovation Platform Conference, hosted by production partner TSMC. On display was Nvidia's new GPU superchip, the "Vera Rubin", equipped with SK Hynix's 36 GB HBM4 and a 96 GB SOCAMM2 module expansion. This configuration aims to supply high-bandwidth data channels to address latency affecting matrix calculations in the data centre, with the SOCAMM2 expansion running computational processes for Vera's CPU system memory.

CONGO 08:33

Republic of Congo targets late-2026 launch for delayed national data centre

The Republic of Congo now aims to inaugurate its national data centre at the end of 2026, Ecofin reported citing Jean-Jacques Bouya, deputy prime minister responsible for infrastructure coordination and land-use planning. According to government officials, the Chinese contractor Sumec Group Corporation assured the delegation that construction will be completed on schedule. The project has suffered several delays since breaking ground in 2024.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:30

Liverpool City Region sets up new AI Task Force

Liverpool City Region has set up a new 15-member AI Task Force to drive the region's ambitions to become a worldwide leader in 'AI for Good'. The task force is led by Nicola Hodson, former CEO and chair of IBM UK & Ireland, and includes leaders in AI research, digital skills development, workforce development, digital transformation, business accessibility, law, government and healthcare innovation. It will hold its first meeting after the region's AI Summit in October 2026.

SLOVENIA 08:12

Telekom Slovenije earns top honours in nPerf fixed network study

Telekom Slovenije achieved the highest overall score among Slovenian fixed internet providers in nPerf's annual study, spanning 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. The operator earned top national awards for overall fixed network capacity and FTTH broadband performance, delivering the highest average download and upload speeds, lowest latency, and superior streaming and browsing experiences.

TOGO 08:11

Yas leads Togo in national mobile quality compliance

Yas remains Togo's top-performing mobile operator in overall service quality, though performance varies for mobile internet access in Greater Lome, TogoFirst reported. It cited the initial 2026 national Quality-of-Service (QoS) campaign by the Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARCEP). The audit done between 13 July and 21 August in 86 locations was presented to media executives on 25 September in the presence of representatives of Yas and Moov Africa Togo (MAT).

MONTENEGRO 08:11

Montenegro sees mobile, fixed and broadband growth in July

Montenegro's telecommunications sector continued to grow in July, according to the latest data from regulator Ekip. Mobile penetration reached 254.15 percent, fuelled by 1.58 million active mobile users, a 6.32 percent increase month-on-month and a 4.98 percent jump year-on-year. Postpaid subscriptions made up the majority of the market at 56.80 percent. M:tel retained its leadership position with a 41.69 percent market share, trailed by Crnogorski Telekom (35.91%) and One Crna Gora (22.40%).

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