Kerlink signs DataPrint as distributor for France
FRANCE 09:26

Kerlink signs DataPrint as distributor for France

Kerlink, a specialist in IoT network services, has extended its market coverage in France by signing DataPrint as a new distributor. The partnership covers the entire portfolio of LoRaWAN gateways, including the Wirnet product lines for indoor and outdoor use, as well as Kerlink's associated services. DataPrint is an expert in IoT installations with a nationwide commercial footprint. It will complement Kerlink's existing routes to market by providing access to new key accounts and integrator partners, with

UK govt launches new air quality alerts service
UNITED KINGDOM 09:23

UK govt launches new air quality alerts service

The UK government has launched a new air quality alerts service to provide people across the UK with accurate, up-to-date information on local pollution levels. Users can select an area - such as workplace, home or local park - and opt-in to get an alert via e-mail or SMS when high air pollution levels are expected. The new service is designed to support people living with conditions worsened by poor air quality, such as asthma and lung conditions.

OmniOps and HPE sign MoU to advance sovereign AI in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA 09:20

OmniOps and HPE sign MoU to advance sovereign AI in Saudi Arabia

Saudi sovereign AI infrastructure technology company Omniops has announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with HPE at LEAP.  It unites HPE's 'Saudi Made' infrastructure with OmniOps' locally developed AI platforms and deployment capabilities. Aligned with HPE's Saudi Made, Developed & Deployed (SMDD) initiative, the joint offering delivers a fully local AI stack, from servers and infrastructure to enterprise management layers, operating entirely within Saudi jurisdiction.

Argentinian mobile internet lines up 2% to 39.4 mln in Q2
ARGENTINA 09:19

Argentinian mobile internet lines up 2% to 39.4 mln in Q2

The number of active mobile internet lines in Argentina reached 39.4 million at the end of the second quarter of 2026, up 1.7 percent year on year, according to the latest data from national statistics agency Indec. The vast majority of the lines (35.1 million) were residential and almost half were concentrated in and around the capital Buenos Aires.

Hoxton Wealth uses AWS agentic AI for wealth management
UNITED KINGDOM 09:16

Hoxton Wealth uses AWS agentic AI for wealth management

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a partnership with London-based global financial advisory group Hoxton Wealth to explore the use of Agentic AI in wealth management. The partnership is part of a USD 1 billion AWS investment in a new unit called Forward Deployed Engineering, which embeds AWS engineers directly with customer teams to develop and deploy agentic AI solutions quickly. 

Ciena sales rise 37% in fiscal Q3
GLOBAL 09:13

Ciena sales rise 37% in fiscal Q3

Ciena said its revenue climbed 37 percent year-on-year in its fiscal third quarter to 01 August, with sales of USD 1.67 billion near the top of its USD 1.575 - 1.675 billion guidance. Amid ongoing customer spending on AI-targeted infrastructure upgrades, the US vendor benefited from sharply higher demand for its optical networking product. Ciena said Optical Networking sales lifted 46 percent from the previous year to USD 1.19 billion, while the smaller Routing and Switching segment grew 30.6 percent to USD

Qatar CRA updates guidelines for escalating unresolved telecom complaints
QATAR 09:09

Qatar CRA updates guidelines for escalating unresolved telecom complaints

Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has updated its consumer complaint guidelines, establishing rules for escalating unresolved telecommunications and postal service disputes. Under the new framework, consumers must first attempt to resolve their issue directly with their service provider. The CRA will intervene if the provider fails to handle the complaint properly or if the dispute remains unresolved beyond a prescribed timeframe.

Apple facing GBP 2 billion UK legal action over app tracking rules
UNITED KINGDOM 09:08

Apple facing GBP 2 billion UK legal action over app tracking rules

Apple is facing a GBP 2 billion collective action lawsuit in the UK, filed with the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) on behalf of thousands of UK app developers. The claim argues that the company's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework was designed and rolled out unfairly and without a proper consultation, forcing stricter conditions on third-party app developers and resulting in significant losses.

Safaricom Ethiopia surpasses 15 mln subscribers on fifth licence anniversary
ETHIOPIA 08:52

Safaricom Ethiopia surpasses 15 mln subscribers on fifth licence anniversary

Safaricom Ethiopia says it has exceeded 15 million 90-day active subscribers, five years after receiving its Unified Telecommunications Service Licence on 09 July 2021 and less than four years after launching commercial operations in October 2022. Direct investments in community development and support have reached ETB 139 million over the past four years, supplemented by ETB 545 million from partners and shareholders, bringing total community funding to ETB 684 million. 

MDC Data Centers lands Columbia Capital funds for Mexican expansion
MEXICO 08:44

MDC Data Centers lands Columbia Capital funds for Mexican expansion

MDC Data Centers (MDC) announced a minority investment from Columbia Capital to fund expansion along the US-Mexico border and deeper into Mexico. The investment will add capacity at MDC's border sites, a new interconnection hub in Queretaro as well as cable landing hubs in Cancun and Veracruz for the upcoming Manta underwater cable system.

Bouygues Telecom reorganises B2B activities, promotes Voisin and Lopez to exec team
FRANCE 08:38

Bouygues Telecom reorganises B2B activities, promotes Voisin and Lopez to exec team

French operator Bouygues Telecom has announced the promotions of two of its directors, coinciding with the establishment of a newly created B2B arm, named Business Entreprises. This reorganisation brings together the teams dedicated to B2B clients, from Pro to Enterprise accounts. The merged activities will be led by Catherine Voisin, who is also promoted to Bouygues Telecom's management committee alongside Georgina Lopez, director of information systems.

Airtel Africa opens two premium shops in Lagos
NIGERIA 08:34

Airtel Africa opens two premium shops in Lagos

Airtel Africa has opened two premium experience centres in Lagos featuring a modern design. Group CEO Sunil Taldar officially opened the new shops at DAT Mall in Sangotedo and Marina, bringing Airtel Nigeria's total number to over 350 premium experience centres as it targets 500 nationwide. The outlets offer the full range of services, including mobile connectivity, fibre, home broadband, outdoor units (ODUs) and enterprise services, alongside comprehensive account support.

COLOMBIA 08:23

Claro Colombia activates 5G in over 100 cities

Claro Colombia (America Movil) has reached the milestone of over 100 cities connected to its 5G network across the country, up from 78 in July. Customers with compatible phones can now access the fifth-generation network in Amalfi, Cisneros, Guatapé and La Pintada, in Antioquia; Tibasosa, in Boyacá; Aranzazu, in Caldas; Guachené, in Cauca; Becerril, in Cesar; Gachancipá, Guachetá and Nemocón, in Cundinamarca; Algeciras, in Huila; Aracataca, in Magdalena; Guamal and Lejanías, in Meta; San Cayetano, in Norte

GERMANY 08:22

Tele Columbus slashes investments by 50% in selective capital allocation in H1

German operator Tele Columbus said investments fell by 50.8 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reflecting selective capital allocation focused on fibre-optic and upgrade of existing networks. Normalised EBITDA rose by 1.8 percent during the period to EUR 86.4 million. Reported EBITDA increased by 68.6 percent to EUR 101.6 million, driven by the implementation of efficiency measures, consistent cost discipline and one-off gains from the sale of the non-core equity interest. Total revenues fell b

GERMANY 08:06

Deutsche Telekom partners infrastructure operator Rehnig to connect multi-dwelling units to fibre

Deutsche Telekom has announced a long-term partnership agreement with infrastructure operator Rehnig to connect multi-dwelling units (MDUs) to the fibre-optic network. Under the partnership, Telekom will lay the fibre-optic network up to the building, while Rehnig is responsible for extending it indoors. Telekom is responsible for active operation of the network, allowing it to supply its portfolio of products for residential and business customers, including Magenta TV, as well as services for wholesale pa

GLOBAL 07:53

Global XR headwear shipments fall 39% in H1 on headset slump

Global shipments of XR headwear fell 38.7 percent year-on-year to 1.9 million units in the first half of 2026, as a sharp decline in standalone headset demand outweighed growth in the nascent XR glasses segment. The latest data from Omdia showed that XR glasses accounted for 25.8 percent of total XR headwear shipments in H1, up from 10.2 percent a year earlier, driven almost entirely by tethered display glasses. 

UGANDA 07:52

Paratus partners with Roke to offer Starlink service to Uganda's enterprise market

Roke Telkom has partnered with authorised Starlink reseller Paratus Uganda to launch Starlink satellite connectivity for the enterprise market. The new service provides fast, low-latency internet to remote areas lacking traditional fibre or wireless coverage, while serving as a resilient backup for multi-site enterprises. Paratus Uganda country manager Edwin Kyambadde said this is a vital step forward in supporting business operations that increasingly rely on mission-critical connectivity.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:47

Rostelecom adds support for digital ruble

Russian national operator Rostelecom said customers can using the digital ruble on its corporate website. Household customers are able to pay for all services from the operator in this way.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:45

TTK modernises Wi-Fi networks at train stations

Russian operator TTK, in cooperation with its controlling shareholder Russian Railways, is upgrading the wireless network at passenger railway facilities. The project to provide passengers with free Wi-Fi access at train stations has been underway since 2015 and currently encompasses numerous locations across the country. Equipment upgrades and the expansion of the network coverage areas have already been completed at Moscow's railway terminals - including Savelovsky, Kyiv, Paveletsky, Belorussky, Kazansky,

SOUTH SUDAN 07:44

MTN South Sudan launches Aweil ICT hub in northern Bahr el Ghazal State

MTN South Sudan has launched the Aweil ICT Hub in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state as a centre for learning, innovation and digital skills development. It will provide young people with tools and opportunities to thrive in the digital economy. At the launch event, MTN South Sudan CEO Mapula Bodibe said that true digital access requires combining connectivity with practical skills, confidence and education. She said the new facility will create fresh economic and educational opportunities for residents across N

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:44

MTS to carry out AI training for people with disabilities

Russian operator MTS has launched the "Everyone Included" educational programme, designed to help people with disabilities master AI tools. Developed in partnership with its unit MWS AI, the course teaches the practical application of various AI tools in professional tasks. Following the registration phase, 1,000 participants were selected from a pool of over 1,850 applicants across 180 cities nationwide.

AZERBAIJAN 07:43

Nar upgrades sign language portal

Azerbaijan operator Azerfon, trading under the Nar brand, has launched a new version of the Jestdili.az online dictionary for Azerbaijani sign language. The platform's design and structure have been updated, new features have been introduced to enhance the user experience, and a new international sign language section has been added.

SOUTH AFRICA 07:37

Teraco's electricity consumption triples over four years to 2025

South African data centre operator Teraco tripled its electricity consumption over four years to 399.3 GWh in 2025 from 130 GWh in 2021, Techcentral reported, citing the company's fifth annual sustainability report. It had used 231.6 GWh in 2023. Teraco's average power draw has grown by roughly 32 percent annually from under 15 MW to 46 MW. Teraco's strategy to offset this surge on the national coal-heavy grid depends heavily on a flagship solar farm under development in the Free State.

PAKISTAN 07:31

Pakistani watchdog fines Jazz nearly PKR 39 million over corporate SIM violations

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has imposed a fine of PKR 38.9 million on Pakistan Mobile Communication (operating under the Jazz brand name) over violations related to the issuance, verification, activation and monitoring of around 400 corporate postpaid SIMs. The enforcement order followed a complaint from M/s Target Marketing, which alleged that the SIMs had been issued in its name without its request, consent, approval or authorisation.

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