Airtel Money Kenya and ChildFund provide KES 13 mln for deaf school upgrade
KENYA 09:24

Airtel Money Kenya and ChildFund provide KES 13 mln for deaf school upgrade

Airtel Money Kenya, operating through the Airtel Africa Foundation, has partnered with international child development organisation ChildFund Kenya to launch a KES 12.7 million infrastructure upgrade for the Garissa School for the Deaf.  Airtel Money Kenya acting MD Bonke Michael said the project aims to support every child to realise their potential.

Connexin raises GBP 35 million to expand UK water meter network
UNITED KINGDOM 09:20

Connexin raises GBP 35 million to expand UK water meter network

Connexin, Hull, UK-based smart technology and telecoms provider, has secured a financing package worth up to GBP 35 million to support the expansion of its smart water meter network in the UK. This includes a GBP 10 million facility from Santander UK, a GBP 5 million revolving trade facility, a GBP 10 million accordion facility, and GBP 10 million of funding from funds managed by Patrizia. 

Ericsson, Verizon complete pre-6G call to assess 7 GHz penetration and coverage
UNITED STATES 09:16

Ericsson, Verizon complete pre-6G call to assess 7 GHz penetration and coverage

Ericsson has completed a pre-standardisation 6G field trial in partnership with Verizon, with the aim of validating transmitter reach and indoor penetration in the 7 GHz centimetre band. 7 GHz is high on the list of candidates for 6G standardisation as it could deliver on the twin objective of adding bandwidth and wide-area coverage to rollouts.

Arcep refines cost model to secure economic viability of public-initiative networks
FRANCE 09:14

Arcep refines cost model to secure economic viability of public-initiative networks

French telecom authority Arcep has published an updated version of its cost reference model for maintaining public-initiative networks in operational condition. A new consultation has been launched to gather feedback on the document. Stakeholders are also invited to comment on a set of guidelines detailing how public initiative networks can recover their operational and maintenance costs from ISPs accessing the fibre infrastructure. This follows two previous consultations carried out by Arcep on the cost mo

TNM provides MWK 10 mln towards sports writers' association AGM
MALAWI 09:09

TNM provides MWK 10 mln towards sports writers' association AGM

Telecom Networks Malawi (TNM) has contributed MWK 10 million to support the Sports Writers Association of Malawi (SWAM) annual general meeting from 13-15 November in Salima. TNM chief commercial officer Amon Jere said this reflects the operator's commitment to sports journalism. He also announced plans to introduce media awards and establish a regional media club to enhance professional development, technical proficiency and reporting standards.

Belgian cybersecurity centre receives more incident reports in first 9 months than all of 2025
BELGIUM 09:07

Belgian cybersecurity centre receives more incident reports in first 9 months than all of 2025

Belgium's national cybersecurity centre said it has received more notifications of major security incidents in the first nine months of this year than in all of 2025, at 588 compared to 556 last year. In its Q3 report, the CCB called on organisations to strengthen their basic security practices. Compromised systems is the most common type of incident reported this year, with three times as many reports in Q3 as in Q2. Vulnerabilities in popular software programmes and incidents with suppliers are affecting

Dazn signs global broadcasting deal with Guardians League
GLOBAL 09:07

Dazn signs global broadcasting deal with Guardians League

Global sports streaming platform Dazn has signed a multi-year worldwide free-to-view broadcast agreement with Guardians League, professional franchise surf racing series. The agreement starts with the inaugural Guardians League Oceania Tour in November/December 2027 - with the series available to watch on Dazn worldwide, excluding China, New Zealand and Australia. It will continue into 2028 as the league expands in the US and Americas.

NAM-CSIRT runs cybersecurity masterclass
NAMIBIA 09:03

NAM-CSIRT runs cybersecurity masterclass

The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), which comes under the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), has hosted a masterclass in cyber incident handling, response and crisis communication. It was held in observance of cybersecurity awareness month and brought together system administrators, information security officers, corporate communication practitioners and representatives of public and private sector institutions.

Arqiva provides managed uplink service to Gulfsat
KUWAIT 08:59

Arqiva provides managed uplink service to Gulfsat

UK-based Arqiva has signed a 3-year managed services contract with Gulfsat, Kuwait-based communications company and regional satellite operator. The contract will see Arqiva provide a managed end-to-end uplink service service combining global fibre connectivity, and the uplink of four Ku-band transponders from Arqiva teleports in Crawley and Chalfont in the UK to the Eutelsat 8WB satellite. 

Ooredoo Maldives launches Masjidhuna Project to maintain mosques
MALDIVES 08:59

Ooredoo Maldives launches Masjidhuna Project to maintain mosques

Ooredoo Maldives has signed a memorandum of understanding with the ministry of Islamic affairs and endowments to strengthen cooperation in maintaining, renovating, and upgrading mosques across the Maldives through the Masjidhuna Project.

A1 Group accelerates European ICT expansion
EASTERN EUROPE 08:57

A1 Group accelerates European ICT expansion

A1 Group is scaling its ICT operations across Europe, placing cloud services and artificial intelligence at the centrepiece of its enterprise strategy. Announced during the A1 Group ICT Summit 2026 in Vienna, the telecommunications group reported that its gross ICT revenues expanded from EUR 285 million in 2021 to EUR 573 million in 2025, reflecting a 19 percent compound annual growth rate.

Austrian operators launch API security service against online fraud
AUSTRIA 08:55

Austrian operators launch API security service against online fraud

Austrian operators A1, Magenta Telekom and Hutchison Drei are introducing a new Application Programmable Interface (API) security service to protect customers from fraud online. They will work towards building a digital ecosystem based on Number Verification, Swap and KYC Match to verify users' identities when logging in, or carrying out transactions via mobile devices.

IRAQ 08:54

Iraq sets 2-year schedule to re-register Sims under new ID rules

Iraq's Communications and Media Commission (CM) has introduced mandatory electronic identity checks for all mobile Sim cards, giving operators 720 days to re-register existing subscribers. The regulations establish fines of up to IQD 3 million for each noncompliant card.Approved under Board of Commissioners Decision No. 116 on 29 September, the rules take effect 90 days following their approval and publication on the commission's website. CMC chief executive Baligh Abu Kalal noted that the initiative is des

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 08:49

Indotel handed DOP 44 mln to plan frequencies

Dominican telecommunications regulator Indotel said it will receive DOP 44 million (USD 720,000) from Swedfund, Sweden's development finance institution, to finance technical assistance for radio-frequency planning and satellite service regulation. The grant agreement was signed on 30 June and presented in Santo Domingo on 15 October.

MADAGASCAR 08:36

Madagascar and Orange partner to boost digital skills and vocational training

Madagascar's ministry of technical education and vocational training has signed a partnership with Orange Madagascar to advance digital skills development and align vocational education with labour market demands. Under the agreement, the two entities will collaborate on modernizing training frameworks and creating clearer career pathways in digital technologies. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and employment by ensuring curricula reflect the evolving needs of employers, while expand

PORTUGAL 08:35

Vodafone Portugal challenges order to remove Huawei equipment

Vodafone Portugal CEO Luis Lopes has publicly contested regulatory directives mandating the complete removal of Huawei equipment from its WDM transmission network, Jornal Economico reported. Speaking at a meeting with journalists at the Vodafone head office in Lisbon, Lopes argued that the measures are disproportionate, noting that "not all components of the network have the same level of risk" and pointing out that other European nations do not classify optical transmission networks as high cybersecurity r

KENYA 08:32

Jitume Digital Hub opens 391st branch in Moiben

Kenyan President William Ruto has commissioned the Jitume Digital Hub at the Kenya School of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Moiben Campus in Uasin Gishu County. The scheme under the national Jitume Digital Enablement Programme provides digital opportunities to local communities, enabling young people to access online work and develop technological innovations, and fostering entrepreneurship. This brings the number of digital hubs nationwide to 391, with a total of 23,387 devices.

BRAZIL 08:30

Padtec rolls out fibre network monitoring solution

Brazilian optical communications manufacturer Padtec has launched a fibre-optic monitoring solution featuring an OTDR line card and SmartFiber cloud software. Designed to integrate directly into existing chassis slots to save space and cut infrastructure costs, the linecard comes in 4- and 8-port versions with optional DWDM filters. Operating alongside the linecard, the new SmartFiber software delivers proactive fibre monitoring with real-time fault geolocation, automated health checks, attenuation histor

JAPAN 08:27

Au to raise home fibre prices from January

Japanese operator KDDI announced it will increase prices for its au Hikari fibre broadband services from January to take account of rising inflation. The Home 1 Gbps contract increases to JPY 5,940 per month the first year, JPY 5,830 the second year and JPY 5,720 the third year from January 2027, compared to the current rates of respectively JPY 5,610, 5,500 and 5,390 per month on a three-year contract. Apartment contracts will cost JPY 4,510 per month on a two-year contract, up from JPY 4,180 currently. 

ITALY 08:25

Plenitude reduces fibre cost to under EUR 18 a month, gifts Disney+

The Plenitude Fibra brand of Italian electricity and gas provider Eni Plenitude has launched new promotion to persuade new users to sign up to the landline offers of its Plenitude Fibra brand. Under the latest promo, new and existing Plenitude electricity and/or gas customers as well as Acea Energia electricity and/or gas customers can subscribe at the reduced price of EUR 17.90 a month for the first 24 months, rising to EUR 25.90 a month thereafter.

SOUTH AFRICA 08:22

Dark Fibre Africa aims to expand footprint after network upgrade with focus on enterprise connectivity

South African open-access infrastructure provider Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) has entered a new phase, moving from core network optimisation to footprint expansion and accelerated service deployment. DFA's recent network expansion included an ZAR 800 million capital investment into underground distribution cabinets to enhance structural resilience and core throughput capacity. The shift includes greater focus on enterprise connectivity.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:18

Telphin launches callback feature on Whatcrm widget

Russian business communication services provider Telphin is expanding communication channels for Whatcrm widget users by introducing a callback service, designed to help businesses establish personal contact with clients and increase sales conversion rates. The new capabilities of Whatcrm allow users to integrate online chat, messaging apps, social media, and callback functions within a single interface. Data from these channels is automatically logged in either amoCRM or Bitrix24, ensuring a continuous his

PORTUGAL 08:17

Nos tests hybrid 5G and satellite for maritime cold chain tracking

Portuguese telecom operator Nos has pilot-tested a hybrid communication system combining its 5G network with Fossa Systems' nanosatellites to enable real-time tracking of cargo on the high seas. Developed alongside Portuguese IoT firm CapTemp, the solution automatically toggles between 5G in coastal zones and satellite coverage in deep waters to continuously monitor critical parameters such as container temperature and humidity during maritime transit. Tested on a GS Lines vessel travelling between Lisbon a

GLOBAL 08:08

Infobip integrates RCS Business Messaging into SAP Engagement Cloud

Global cloud communications platform Infobip has partnered with SAP to integrate Rich Communication Services (RCS) Business Messaging into the SAP Engagement Cloud. Serving as the RCS aggregator and managed service provider, Infobip enables enterprises to deliver branded, interactive, and verified two-way communications, featuring rich media, carousels, and suggested replies, directly to mobile devices without requiring extra app downloads. The partnership also extends Infobip's existing CPaaS solutions (in

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