Disney+ adds selection of M6 programmes in France
FRANCE 08:38

Disney+ adds selection of M6 programmes in France

Disney and French broadcaster M6 have expanded their long-standing collaboration with a new distribution agreement, marking the arrival of M6 content on the Disney+ service. Four of M6's TV shows targeting teens and young adults will soon become available on Disney's streaming platform. The first two shows, 'Scenes de menages' and 'En Famille', will make their debut on 25 September, followed in early 2027 by 'The Power: Qui a le pouvoir?' and 'Maries au premier regard'.

EDPnet posts positive FY EBITDA on revenues of EUR 26.5 mln
BELGIUM 08:36

EDPnet posts positive FY EBITDA on revenues of EUR 26.5 mln

Belgian operator EDPnet achieved revenues of EUR 26.5 million in 2025, with most coming from internet services and almost 6 percent from its MVNO, according to its recently filed annual report. On a pro forma basis, revenues rose 2.9 percent. EBITDA was a positive EUR 2.9 million, for a margin of 11 percent, and the net profit reached EUR 124,000.

TIM offers EUR 100 discount to new WiFi Casa subs
ITALY 08:31

TIM offers EUR 100 discount to new WiFi Casa subs

Telecom Italia (TIM) has launched a back-to-school promotion tied to its TIM WiFi Casa fixed broadband portfolio, offering a EUR 100 bonus discount (EUR 5 for 20 months). As a result, new customers pay EUR 24.90 a month instead of the usual price of EUR 31.90 for the first 20 months if they sign up online by 13 September.

Yallo introduces Travel eSIM plan in partnership with 1Global
SWITZERLAND 08:30

Yallo introduces Travel eSIM plan in partnership with 1Global

Sunrise's prepaid MVNO Yallo has introduced the new Travel eSIM plan, enabling travellers to choose their roaming data package via app before setting off, and then use it upon arrival for communication at affordable rates. The Yallo Travel eSIM service is provided in partnership with 1Global. Customers can select between a Local plan, Regional plan and Global plan.

Makedonski Telekom unveils 5G SA network
NORTH MACEDONIA 08:26

Makedonski Telekom unveils 5G SA network

Makedonski Telekom has launched its 5G Standalone (5G+) network in North Macedonia. The rollout of the fully deployed infrastructure will happen in phases, with features becoming accessible to users by the end of the year. The upgraded network moves beyond simple speed increases to deliver ultra-low latency, enhanced stability during high-density events, and higher quality for streaming and interactive services, according to Telekom. This includes the launch of network slicing, to partition the network to p

FiberCop first-half revenues down 4% to EUR 1.79 bln, confirms guidance
ITALY 08:23

FiberCop first-half revenues down 4% to EUR 1.79 bln, confirms guidance

Italian wholesale operator FiberCop reported revenues of EUR 1.79 billion in the first half of 2026, down around 4 percent year on year, with organic EBITDA after Lease (EBITDAaL) remaining broadly stable at EUR 810 million. The company spun off from Telecom Italia (TIM) in 2024 said it expects EBITDAaL to grow close to 10 percent year on year in the second half of 2026 thanks to additional services and B2B sales, having recently been awarded a tender to connect a further 700,000 premises in subsidised area

Deloitte Brasil and AWS team up to drive large-scale digital transformation
BRAZIL 08:23

Deloitte Brasil and AWS team up to drive large-scale digital transformation

Deloitte Brasil and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have established a five-year roadmap to scale up joint digital transformation initiatives for organisations. The partnership pairs Deloitte's industry insight, strategy, and execution capabilities with advanced AWS technologies spanning cloud infrastructure, data management, and artificial intelligence. Joint efforts centre on driving comprehensive enterprise changes, including application modernisation, cloud migrations, SAP transformations, and AI adoption.

MWS implements AI function to turn screen recordings into working documents
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:21

MWS implements AI function to turn screen recordings into working documents

MTS Web Services (MWS) expanded the capabilities of the service MWS TeamStream for the work of distributed teams. The solution has added a function for automatically creating working documents from video screen recordings with voice commentary based on artificial intelligence. Its use helps teams quickly turn recordings of demos, bugs, training and work discussions into tasks, bug reports, instructions, summaries and knowledge base pages.

Brazil antitrust greenlights Arqia's acquisition of Algar's IoT unit
BRAZIL 08:20

Brazil antitrust greenlights Arqia's acquisition of Algar's IoT unit

Brazil's antitrust authority Cade gave the green light for Arqia (backed by the British group Wireless Logic) to buy Algar Telecom's IoT and M2M business. The deal, first announced in August, involves acquiring 100 percent of Axis Servicos Digitais, a spin-off holding Algar's IoT assets, contracts, staff, and IP, while core telecom networks, spectrum, and carrier authorisations remain with Algar. Axis will operate as an accredited MVNO, utilising Algar's infrastructure to service sectors like finance, agric

Beeline Russia, TDI Group launch AI solution to accelerate early-stage product validation
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:18

Beeline Russia, TDI Group launch AI solution to accelerate early-stage product validation

Russian operator Beeline, in partnership with IT company TDI Group Validation, launched Validator, an AI solution designed to optimise the discovery cycle and accelerate the early-stage validation of product initiatives. The solution enables product teams to move quickly from an initial idea to a structured package of materials ready for decision-making, including analyses of the target audience, customer pain points, market context, risks, and economics, as well as a roadmap for launch.

Brazil Senate passes tax incentive bill to boost domestic data centres
BRAZIL 08:17

Brazil Senate passes tax incentive bill to boost domestic data centres

The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill establishing the Special Taxation Regime for Datacentre Services (Redata) to support domestic data centre development. The measure now heads to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for signing. The initiative suspends key federal taxes, including Import Tax, PIS/Cofins, PIS/Cofins-Import and IPI, for five years on equipment purchases, representing an estimated BRL 5.2 billion in tax exemptions for 2026 and BRL 1 billion annually over the following two years. The bill

PureLiFi calls in administrators as financing package fails to materialise
UNITED KINGDOM 08:17

PureLiFi calls in administrators as financing package fails to materialise

Light-based wireless communications developer PureLiFi has entered administration under the UK's Insolvency Act after failing to secure further development capital to support the business. The Scotsman reports that some 42 jobs at the Edinburgh-based company have been lost, with BTG's Kenny Craig and Kevin Mapstone appointed joint administrators. PureLiFi launched in 2012 as an academic spin-off from the University of Edinburgh. It was led by its co-founders Herald Hass, currently the Van Eck Professor of E

MOZAMBIQUE 08:04

Mozambique regulator rolls out Nutel app for remote mobile subscriber data

Mozambique's Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) has rolled out the Nutel app for helping register mobile users and combat fraud, scams and false records. Available on Android and iOS, the application lets users update their registration data remotely from anywhere, eliminating the need for in-store operator visits. The tool links subscribers uniquely to all mobile numbers registered under their name across different telecom operators for improved data accuracy.

PORTUGAL 08:02

Oni starts channel cloud migration programme

Portuguese B2B operator Oni (part of the Gigas Group) introduced a programme designed to help tech firms, system integrators and software vendors leverage international infrastructure for cloud transitions, reported Jornal Economico. Tailored for distributors and consultants, this track utilises a bilingual portal (Portuguese and Spanish) for centralised commercial management, enabling partners to either self-manage clients or rely on Oni for technical operations and billing.

SPAIN 07:58

Vodafone delivers 5G emergency unit to Spain's UME

Vodafone Spain said it has handed over to the Military Emergency Unit (UME) the first mobile unit fitted with an advanced 5G communications system designed for major emergencies and high-risk incidents. The system enables a 5G Mobile Private Network (MPN) to be deployed at disaster sites, providing secure, dedicated, high-capacity coverage so UME teams can coordinate operations even when commercial networks are unavailable or overloaded.

SOUTH AFRICA 07:55

South Africa starts review of effects of global OTT platforms on domestic market

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has announced an inquiry into the impact of over-the-top (OTT) media and communication services. The review will examine how global platforms such as Netflix and WhatsApp affect existing licensees and the broader national regulatory framework. In a Government Gazette notice, Icasa formally announced the multi-phase inquiry under Section 4B of the Icasa Act 2000.

POLAND 07:47

Plus starts sales of Samsung Galaxy S26 FE smartphone

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has started sales of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE smartphone in its shops. When purchasing the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE from Plus through the Plus Trade-In programme, customers can receive an additional PLN 300 discount and a six-month Google AI Pro subscription valued at PLN 587. The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G (8/128GB) is available at Plus for PLN 3,490 under a 12-month installment plan. 

BRAZIL 07:46

Anatel approves transfer of Oi fixed telephony business to Metodo

Brazilian telecom regulator Anatel granted conditional prior consent for Metodo to acquire control of Oi's fixed telephony assets. The approval requires the buyer to formally assume regulatory commitments, amend the Self-Settlement Agreement, provide an approved financial guarantee, submit a numbering resource transfer plan, and address requirements tied to Oi's bankruptcy proceedings. The resolution mandates the preservation of Carrier of Last Resort voice services through December 2028, along with continu

CZECH REPUBLIC 07:43

Poland and Czechia sign AI cooperation pact

Polish deputy prime minister and minister of digital affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski and the Czech Republic's deputy prime minister and minister of industry and trade Karel Havlicek signed a memorandum of cooperation during a meeting in Prague at the CEE AI Summit 2026. Poland and the Czech Republic will work together to boost Central Europe's competitiveness in the field of artificial intelligence. Their discussions highlighted the importance of regional cooperation in advancing digital transformation, science

TAJIKISTAN 07:42

Megafon Tajikistan expands LTE coverage to over 85% of population

Megafon Tajikistan said its network has reached around 1,860 base stations across the country. Approximately 1,550 support LTE. The operator also owns more than 2,600 kilometres of fibre-optic backbone. LTE services from the operator are available for 85.4 percent of the country's population. Within the last 15 years, Megafon Tajikistan has invested USD 290.5 million in the deployment of the telecommunications infrastructure. Its customer base exceeds 2 million.

ZAMBIA 07:40

MTN Zambia launches new Alola Max 2 and Alola 5G smartphones

MTN Zambia has launched the new Alola Max 2 and Alola 5G smartphones, offering performance upgrades while maintaining the Alola brand's focus on affordability. The Alola Max 2 is priced at ZMK 1,150 while the Alola 5G is available for ZMK 2,280. Both devices have 6.5-inch displays, expanded memory, 4,000mAh batteries, and run on the Android 16 operating system. The Alola 5G model introduces 5G connectivity alongside an HD+ display and AI-powered capabilities.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:40

Beeline Business reports higher sales of local routers

Russian operator Beeline said that its unit Beeline Business has recorded a significant rise in demand for hardware for fixed internet connections in the B2B sector. In the first half of this year, average monthly sales of routers produced in Russia increased seven-fold year-on-year. Demand is primarily driven by corporate clients which purchase the equipment at the same time as they sign up for fixed internet services. 

ARMENIA 07:39

Ucom supports Coca-Cola Fest 2026

Armenian operator Ucom was the technology partner of Coca-Cola Fest 2026 for the second year in a row. The festival took place on 05 September in Yerevan. In addition to providing reliable connectivity across the Festival venue, Ucom hosted a dedicated area for visitors to relax, take photos in an AI-powered photo booth, charge their phones, play table tennis, and enjoy a range of surprises. Winners of the competitions held at the Ucom zone also have a chance to receive, among other prizes, a voucher for on

PORTUGAL 07:38

Portugal surpasses 16,000 installed 5G base stations

Portugal reached 16,142 active 5G base stations by the close of the second quarter of 2026, marking a 2.9 percent quarterly rise and an 11.7 percent year-over-year increase per Anacom figures. Vodafone led the market with 5,627 stations, followed by Nos (4,912), Digi (2,864) and Meo (2,739), with Meo posting the steepest annual growth at 32.8 percent. The 5G infrastructure reaches all 308 national municipalities—with Nos, Vodafone, and Meo present in every single one and Digi in 307—covering 76.2 percent of

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