Semtech joins XPO pluggable standards alliance
GLOBAL 10:36

Semtech joins XPO pluggable standards alliance

Semtech has joined the multi-source agreement (MSA) for the Extra-Dense Pluggable Optics (XPO) specification. The decision opens access to Semtech products, such as its 200G per lane modulator drivers and transimpedance amplifier (TIA) chipsets, to build XPO-compliant pluggable modules. The full range of compatible chipsets includes the GN1834L and GN1834DL quad TIAs, the GN1838L and GN1838DL octal TIAs, the GN42T380 octal TIA, the TN1877 quad and octal MZM drivers, and the GN42M380 octal MZM driver.

Airtel Africa Foundation starts scholarship scheme in Zambia
ZAMBIA 10:25

Airtel Africa Foundation starts scholarship scheme in Zambia

The Airtel Africa Foundation has launched the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship, a scholarship programme supporting 50 first-year undergraduates at the University of Zambia (UNZA) and Copperbelt University (CBU). It covers tuition, accommodation, laptops, connectivity and monthly stipends for 25 students at each institution over their five-year degrees. Scholars will get internship opportunities to gain industry experience, too.

IHS Cameroon supports cataract surgery and eye health scheme
CAMEROON 10:16

IHS Cameroon supports cataract surgery and eye health scheme

IHS Cameroon and Helen Keller International have launched the CHICA Project to deal with avoidable blindness in the Far North Region. In line with the National Programme for the Prevention and Control of Blindness (PNLCe), the Maroua-based project will fund 175 cataract surgeries, train local medical personnel and lead public education campaigns for vulnerable communities.

ZTE wants to take operators beyond connectivity with AI
GLOBAL 10:11

ZTE wants to take operators beyond connectivity with AI

ZTE wants to expand the role of telecom operators in the home. Connectivity remains the foundation, but AI services delivered on top should enable operators to generate new revenue.

Icelandic report declares 2G and 3G network shutdowns largely successful
ICELAND 10:07

Icelandic report declares 2G and 3G network shutdowns largely successful

Icelandic telecoms regulator Fjarskiptastofa has published a report on the shutdown of Iceland's 2G and 3G mobile networks and the effects on users, services and the country's telecommunications infrastructure. It finds that the closures have been largely successful and that the migration of services to 4G and 5G networks has been achieved without significant impact on the vast majority of users. It also covers problems that arose with certain mobile phones and their access to the emergency number 112.

Semtech launches 50G optics for next-gen mobile fronthaul applications
GLOBAL 09:57

Semtech launches 50G optics for next-gen mobile fronthaul applications

Semtech said it has commenced production of integrated silicon subsystems intended for 50G optical transceivers in fronthaul cellular radios. A solution pairing Semtech's GN225 Clock and Data Recovery chip with the GN1700TI TIA caters to 10 km duplex radio links, while 15 km bi-directional links are served by the GN2255S CDR and GN1700TI TIA. Semtech will also market a solution pairing the GN1700TI TIA with its GN2256 CDR model, targeting WDM links and extended-reach architectures. 

F-Secure announces departure of CTO
GLOBAL 09:56

F-Secure announces departure of CTO

F-Secure has announced the departure of chief technology officer Santeri Kangas on 25 September, after which he will stay on as an advisor until 16 October. The company is appointing Rashmi HK as interim SVP for technology and a leadership member from 26 September. Rashmi HK joined F-Secure in April 2025 and has been leading its Partner Care function within its Services organisation.

TalkTalk fails to reach agreement over sale of consumer unit - report
UNITED KINGDOM 09:37

TalkTalk fails to reach agreement over sale of consumer unit - report

TalkTalk's exclusive talks with Opus Broadband about the sale of its retail consumer division have ended without agreement, reports Sky News. According to unnamed City sources, the exclusivity period will not be extended, but TalkTalk remains in contact with Opus Broadband, which had partnered with private equity company Alchemy Partners to finance a potential deal. 

Goodman raises USD 455 million of equity for Hong Kong data centre projects
HONG KONG 09:31

Goodman raises USD 455 million of equity for Hong Kong data centre projects

Goodman reports it has raised USD 455 million in equity from existing and new institutional investors for the Goodman Hong Kong Data Centre Partnership (GHKDC). GHKDC is a USD 2.7 billion investment platform focused on data centres in Hong Kong.

Vodacom World offers ZAR 150,000 in prizes at Comic Con Africa
SOUTH AFRICA 09:30

Vodacom World offers ZAR 150,000 in prizes at Comic Con Africa

Vodacom World will be present at Comic Con Africa 2026, showcasing augmented reality gaming, technology and a prize quest worth ZAR 150,000. The event runsfrom 24 to 27 September at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec. There, Vodacom World aims to demonstrate how digital innovation enhances lifestyle, creative and gaming ecosystems. 

Telekom Slovenije set to renew management board
SLOVENIA 09:27

Telekom Slovenije set to renew management board

The president of the supervisory board of Telekom Slovenije has signed agreements regarding the early termination of office and employment contracts for three key management board members: Bostjan Kosak (CEO), Irma Gubanec (Vice-President) and Vesna Prodnik (board member for technology). The agreements will only take effect if the supervisory board formally grants its written consent via a resolution by 25 September.

Vodafone Greece opens pre-orders for Apple iPhone 18 lineup
GREECE 09:24

Vodafone Greece opens pre-orders for Apple iPhone 18 lineup

Vodafone Greece has started taking pre-orders for Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, as well as the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5. The devices are available for pre-order through Vodafone stores and the Vodafone online store.

EGYPT 09:23

Egyptian govt picks Intel to train 1 mln citizens in AI yearly

The Egyptian government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Intel to train 1 million members of the public annually in AI fundamentals, ethical usage and digital trust over three years to support digital transformation. The partnership includes public awareness campaigns such as the "AI for Citizens" initiative, which demystifies AI concepts and practical applications, and the "Digital Trust for All" programme to promote safe and responsible tech usage. The project will also train and certif

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:20

Russian mobile data speeds up to 30% higher after 5G launch

The launch of 5G in Russia has enabled operators to increase mobile internet speeds by 15 to 30 percent compared to LTE, Vedomosti reports. The operator Megafon estimates an average speed increase of 18 to 20 percent, while Beeline notes the potential for speeds to rise by up to 30 percent in certain cases.

GREECE 09:19

Vodafone brings Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 series to Greece

Vodafone has launched the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 series in Greece. The devices are available through Vodafone's stores across the country and at the operator's Vodafone online store. Customers can pay for the devices in up to 36 interest-free installments through Vodafone Flex. Promotional prices are available until 4 October.

AFRICA 09:16

ACE consortium selects Ciena for submarine system upgrade

The 20-member Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) cable system consortium has selected Ciena to upgrade the 17,000 km subsea route linking Western Europe, West Africa and South Africa using eighteen landing stations. Ciena Services is deploying WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology to power its 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, enabling the submarine system to scale efficiently without requiring complex traffic migrations.

IRELAND 09:16

NBI connects more premises across Clare, Donegal counties

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) said that 1,398 premises in and around Ennistymon and Gleninagh in County Clare can now pre-order a connection on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) FTTH network. A total of around 22,700 premises across County Clare can now access high-speed fibre broadband connections on the NBI network, with 7,311 connections made so far. The NBP Intervention Area includes 23,000 premises across the county.

KAZAKHSTAN 09:12

Kazakhtelecom seeks billions in funding for Data Center Valley project

Kazakhstan national operator Kazakhtelecom is seeking funding sources for a large-scale project to establish a computing infrastructure complex in Kazakhstan, the so-called Data Centre Valley in Ekibastuz, reports Profit.kz citing Bagdat Mussin, the CEO of Kazakhtelecom. According to Mussin, the project could require several billion US dollars. Funds are to be raised through bonds, the Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK), and international financial institutions.

MOZAMBIQUE 09:11

Movitel showcases 5G products at FACIM 2026

Mozambican telecom operator Movitel presented a range of 5G-powered enterprise and public-sector services at FACIM 2026, targeting infrastructure management, transport, and industrial operations, reported A Verdade. The suite features fixed-wireless access (FWA), private 5G networks, AI-enabled surveillance, intelligent transport systems, smart operations centres, port management tools, and virtual training simulators.

TURKEY 09:10

Turk Telekom establishes Science Board to advance 6G, AI, satellite communications research

Turk Telekom has established an R&D and Innovation Science Board, which brings together academic researchers and the company's telecommunications research and development teams. The board will focus particularly on 6G, AI-supported networks, satellite communications, integrated sensing and communication, non-terrestrial networks, IoT, and related technologies.

PERU 09:03

Rey steps down as Peru's Minister of Transport and Communications

The Peruvian government has announced the resignation of Rafael Rey as head of the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) just seven weeks after being appointed for the post. In a letter Rey explained that he stepped down due to health reasons that prevented him from continuing to perform his responsibilities with the dedication required.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:03

Kcom awards latest round of community grants

Kcom, Hull, UK-based fibre broadband provider, has announced the latest round of Community Grants. It has awarded grants to six local groups - Myton Warriors U12 Girls Rugby League team (GBP 450); Priory Rigers U10s Girls football team; Bransholme Bears U8 Rugby League team (GBP 450); Hornsea First Aid Centre (GBP 755); Oscar's Paediatric Brain Tumour Charity (GBP 500); and LetsTech Together. The Kcom Community Grant programme offers grants of up to GBP 1,000 to local groups. Applications are now being acce

GLOBAL 09:01

Lightera to expand US and Danish production hubs to prepare multi-core fibre rollout

Lightera said it is allocating further capex to add manufacturing capacity for state-of-the-art optical fibres produced in the US and Denmark. These plans envisage a near-3x lift in manufacturing capacity by 2029, targeting Lightera's production hubs for subsea optical fibre in Brondby, Denmark and Norcross, Georgia.  

PAKISTAN 08:57

Zong deploys smart waste management stations in Pakistan

Pakistani operator Zong has partnered with ISP Environmental Solutions (ISPES) to introduce PecoDrop smart waste management stations at Zong facilities in Pakistan. The stations are designed to support the separation and collection of recyclable plastic, paper, and metal at the point of disposal.

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