GSMA says digital reforms in Rwanda could connect over 1 mln more people to mobile internet by 2031
RWANDA 07:59

GSMA says digital reforms in Rwanda could connect over 1 mln more people to mobile internet by 2031

Policy reforms targeting smartphone affordability, digital skills and network investment could connect over 1 million more Rwandans to mobile internet by 2031, according to the GSMA. Its new report, 'Rwanda Digital Economy: Policy reforms that will drive Rwanda's digital future', outlines strategies to extend high-speed access to rural and lower-income communities. It says 3G covers 99 percent of the population, 4G reaches 96 percent and mobile data prices are among the lowest in East Africa, yet only 21 pe

Linear TV time down over 2% in Netherlands in H1
NETHERLANDS 07:59

Linear TV time down over 2% in Netherlands in H1

Linear TV attracted an average 117 minutes per day of viewing time in the Netherlands in the first half of 2026, according a half-year report from Screenforce. The figure was down 2.3 percent from a year earlier, despite support from major events like the World Cup and Winter Olympics. On-demand viewing was stable over the same period at an average 33 minutes per day.

Liquid Intelligent Zambia brings in entry-level home fibre subscription and boosts higher tier speeds
ZAMBIA 07:43

Liquid Intelligent Zambia brings in entry-level home fibre subscription and boosts higher tier speeds

Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia has upgraded its Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) service, introducing an entry-level package starting at ZMK 300 per month alongside higher speeds throughout its fibre portfolio. The aim is to boost Zambia's 33 percent internet penetration rate. Liquid Zambia's new ZMK 300 'Easy Home' package offers speeds of up to 6 Mbps.

Roku introduces experimental UX feature
GLOBAL 07:36

Roku introduces experimental UX feature

Roku has announced the US release of Roku Labs, an early access programme for upcoming apps on its smart TV OS. The programme is accessed through a dedicated tile on Roku's Home Screen. At launch, it will feature the pre-release Roku City Dash computer game along with four emerging software features to be tested through Roku Labs: Roku Stocks for checking investments, Roku Weather for weather forecasts, Backdrops Studio for producing custom artwork and images on the smart TV, and the enhanced screensaver ap

ViaSat-3 F2 satellite enters service across Americas
CARIBBEAN 07:33

ViaSat-3 F2 satellite enters service across Americas

Viasat said its latest ViaSat-3 F2 satellite has entered service across the Americas, expanding the company's network capacity, flexibility and resilience in key markets. The satellite will help Viasat improve network economics and support connectivity services for government and commercial customers alike.

Competition Tribunal hears Openserve and Telkom interim relief case against Saldanha Bay Municipality
SOUTH AFRICA 07:32

Competition Tribunal hears Openserve and Telkom interim relief case against Saldanha Bay Municipality

South Africa's Competition Tribunal commenced hearings on 18 September of an application for interim relief filed jointly by telecommunications operator Telkom and its wholesale infrastructure arm, Openserve, against the Saldanha Bay Municipality. The applicants allege that the municipality has unlawfully blocked them from accessing, maintaining, upgrading and expanding their existing telecoms network in the region. This concerns key towns including Vredenburg, Saldanha Bay, Langebaan, St Helena Bay, Patern

Media Press Group acquires InfoPortugal's EPG division
PORTUGAL 07:29

Media Press Group acquires InfoPortugal's EPG division

Media Press Group has finalised the acquisition of InfoPortugal's Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) and content discovery business from Impresa Group. The deal makes Media Press Group the top TV metadata and EPG provider in Portugal, expanding its reach across the Iberian Peninsula alongside its existing Spanish subsidiary, MediaData TV.

TNM launches Mixit SuperFlex 'pay-as-you-need' bundles to boost affordability
MALAWI 07:16

TNM launches Mixit SuperFlex 'pay-as-you-need' bundles to boost affordability

Malawi operator TNM launched Mixit SuperFlex, a customizable offering that allows subscribers to build personalized data, voice and SMS bundles rather than buying fixed packages. TNM CEO Michel Hebert highlighted the product as a direct solution to consumer frustration with rigid bundles that force users to pay for unused services.

Capgemini joins Telefonica-led European digital security project
EUROPE 07:10

Capgemini joins Telefonica-led European digital security project

Capgemini said on Friday it will contribute to EURO-3C, a European security initiative led by Telefonica and supported by the European Commission. The project brings together 87 organisations to develop a federated infrastructure combining telecommunications, edge computing, cloud and AI technologies with a view to strengthening Europe's digital sovereignty and resilience.

Crusoe raises nearly USD 4 bln in series F round, adds 3 directors to board
GLOBAL 07:05

Crusoe raises nearly USD 4 bln in series F round, adds 3 directors to board

AI infrastructure company Crusoe announced the initial closing of its Series F funding round, raising USD 3.9 billion and valuing the company at USD 30.9 billion. The oversubscribed round was co-led by Atreides Management, Mubadala Capital and Valor Equity Partners, alongside significant backing from new and existing investors including Founders Fund, GIC, Nvidia, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Radical Ventures, and TPG. The capital will help Crusoe advance in the delivery of its over USD 140 billion in

Orange Egypt partners with Care Point to drive digital transformation in pharmacies
EGYPT 06:55

Orange Egypt partners with Care Point to drive digital transformation in pharmacies

Orange Egypt and Care Point for Medical Services Management entered a partnership to work on pharmacy digitization. Combining Care Point's pharmacy management software with Orange Egypt's scalable connectivity and digital business solutions, the collaboration provides pharmacies with a full package of options to streamline daily operations, sales, inventory and customer management.

Marvell agrees increased SiGe output at GlobalFoundries to meet data centre demand
GLOBAL 06:53

Marvell agrees increased SiGe output at GlobalFoundries to meet data centre demand

Marvell Technology has increased capacity at GlobalFoundries' factory in Vermonth for making silicon germanium (SiGe) technology. The high-performance SiGe technology is used in Marvell's latest pluggable optical transceivers, near-packaged optics (NPO) and co-packaged optics (CPO). The extra capacity is expected to help meet growing demand for the interconnection products for AI compute infrastructure and data centres.

EUROPE 06:48

Sateliot picked by ESA for Iris2 Low-LEO connectivity project

Spanish satellite operator Sateliot has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to contribute to the consolidation phase of the Low-LEO Pre-Operational and De-Risk Activities within Europe's Iris2 sovereign connectivity programme. Under the RESCUE-NET project, Sateliot will examine use cases for D2D and secure IoT connectivity based on 3GPP standards for satellite and terrestrial networks.

AFGHANISTAN 06:46

Afghanistan launches NIXA internet exchange to boost local connectivity

Afghanistan's ICT ministry has completed the National Internet Exchange of Afghanistan (NIXA) project, bringing the infrastructure online, Pajhwok reported. Designed to keep local internet traffic within national borders, NIXA will bolster cybersecurity, reduce reliance on international routing, and lower latency for domestic users.

UNITED STATES 06:40

Mediacom hires Charter exec to grow mobile business

Mediacom Communications announced the appointment of Gavin Throckmorton as Group Vice President of Mobile Strategy, to help develop the cable operator's MVNO business. He brings more than two and a half decades of telecommunications experience to the company, after a career spanning facilities-based mobile carriers and MVNOs and experience in product management, business development, pricing and packaging, and operations. 

BELARUS 06:34

MTS Belarus launches corporate accelerator for startup teams to create voice AI agents

MTS Belarus and the Park of High Technologies and NGO association StartUp Space are launching a corporate accelerator for startup teams developing voice AI agents. The selection will take place in seven cities across the country, and the winner will advance to work with the operator on further development.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 06:17

Selectel acquires M1Cloud

Russian cloud and data centre services provider Selectel has acquired Stack Group, operating under the M1Cloud brand, reports Forbes.ru citing a company statement. The deal is part of Selectel's business development strategy and is expected to strengthen the company's position in the cloud infrastructure market. M1Cloud has been providing private cloud solutions based on partner data centres in Moscow for over 15 years. The provider serves more than 170 clients, and the company projects revenue for 2026 of

PHILIPPINES 06:07

Smart launches LiveSmart App, offers cashback, data discounts, access to AI tools

Smart Communications and its value brand TNT have launched the LiveSmart App, a unified platform for account loading, bill payments, and everyday transactions. Available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, the application is open to subscribers of Smart, TNT, and other domestic operators.

PHILIPPINES 05:56

PLDT, China Bank, Samsung to digitize loan processing for Philippine teachers

PLDT Enterprise, China Bank Savings, and Samsung Electronics Philippines have teamed up to digitize the bank's Automatic Payroll Deduction lending system for Department of Education employees. The initiative equips the bank's field personnel with a proprietary mobile platform called the APD Smart App, running on Samsung mobile devices and powered by Smart connectivity. This digital setup enables personnel to process loan applications directly at schools and regional education offices, expanding the bank's g

HONG KONG 04:46

Tencent launches 'AI for All' project for students and teachers in Hong Kong

Tencent WeTech Academy and the Education Bureau of Hong Kong SAR have introduced the 'AI for All' initiative to improve practical AI literacy among local students and teachers. The programme involves a collaboration with Hong Kong Education City and Tencent Cloud to provide a generative AI foundational course for educators. This training focuses on data security, responsible AI usage, and integrating technology into lesson preparation and school administration to reduce workloads.

INDIA 04:21

Colt expands global network to deliver Indian stock exchange data

Colt Technology Services has expanded into the Indian market as an approved market data vendor for the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX). Colt says this addition extends Colt's Capital Markets portfolio, enabling financial institutions to receive real-time tick-by-tick data over the company's global network.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 03:44

Korean customers favour iPhone 18 Pro over Pro Max in carrier pre-orders

South Korea's three major mobile operators reported strong customer preference for Apple's iPhone 18 Pro over the Pro Max during pre-orders, according to Newsis, citing operator sources. The iPhone 18 series officially launched in the country on 18 September.

JAPAN 03:42

NTT consortium trials AI workload shifting across distributed data centres

NTT Docomo Business, Chugoku Electric Power, NTT Anode Energy, Enecom and Hokkaido Integrated Telecommunications Network (HOTnet) have begun a trial examining how AI processing and electricity use can be optimised by linking distributed data centres and shifting workloads according to power availability. The trial, which began in August and runs until February 2027, has been selected for Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications' fiscal 2026 Watt-Bit Coordination demonstration programme. 

JAPAN 03:40

KDDI launches distributed data centre trial using retail robots and P2MP APN

KDDI has begun a demonstration project with Morgenrot and Talknet to test distributed data centres using retail robots, GPU virtualisation and point-to-multipoint (P2MP) All-Photonics Network (APN) technology. Selected for Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications' Watt-Bit Collaboration demonstration programme, the project will connect KDDI's Osaka Sakai Data Centre and Tama Network Centre using APN. A P2MP APN network will also be established at the Tama facility to simulate connections betw

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