Brazil issues transparency guidelines for telecom offers
BRAZIL 07:58

Brazil issues transparency guidelines for telecom offers

Brazil's telecom regulator Anatel has published comprehensive guidelines to ensure clarity and transparency in service offerings, with a specific focus on mobile telephony. This preventive measure addresses inconsistencies identified in how operators present, organise, and document their offers, particularly regarding data allowances and conditional bonuses.The guideline mandates that offers must be clear, complete, and easy to understand, immediately showing price, benefits, restrictions, validity, and any

Orange Belgium adds new roaming offers outside EU
BELGIUM 07:56

Orange Belgium adds new roaming offers outside EU

Orange Belgium is adding new options for roaming outside the EU. Daily Travel activates automatically with 1 GB for EUR 4 per day. Travel Pass targets customers abroad longer, offering 7 GB, 120 minutes and 120 SMS for EUR 30 over 15 days. 

MTN Nigeria bundles FWA broadband plans with routers to expand internet access
NIGERIA 07:54

MTN Nigeria bundles FWA broadband plans with routers to expand internet access

MTN Nigeria has launched a suite of bundled broadband services, pairing high-speed data plans with compatible routers.  The offerings include a 30 GB broadband data bundle with a 4G Standard Router for NGN 9,000, a 60 GB bundle with a 4G Premium Router for NGN 14,500, and a Broadband Unlimited Standard Plan with a 5G Router for NGN 40,000.

Huawei delegation meets Egyptian deputy prime minister
EGYPT 07:47

Huawei delegation meets Egyptian deputy prime minister

Egyptian deputy prime minister for economic affairs Hussein Eissa has met a delegation led by Huawei Egypt CEO Benjamin Hou to discuss the technology company's expansion plans in Egypt. An official statement said the talks focused on deepening cooperation in digital transformation, technology localisation and digital skills development. Eissa said the growing footprint of Chinese enterprises in Egypt underscores deep international confidence in the local market and the country's evolving investment climate.

Croatia updates microwave link allocation plan
CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 07:46

Croatia updates microwave link allocation plan

Croatian telecom regulator Hakom has revised the allocation plan for microwave connections to align with current technological standards and international regulations. The amendments authorise the use of 220 MHz and 224 MHz channel bandwidths within the 18 GHz, 23 GHz and 38 GHz frequency bands. This update aims to improve radio spectrum efficiency and support the expansion of communications network capacity, Hakom said.

BH Telecom makes Travel Net roaming packages permanent offer
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 07:45

BH Telecom makes Travel Net roaming packages permanent offer

Bosnia and Herzegovina's BH Telecom has permanently added its Travel Net3 and Travel Net4 roaming packages to its standard offer. Travel Net3 provides 10 GB of data for a 15-day duration at BAM 30. This package is valid across a wide range of European and neighbouring countries, including Austria, Germany, Italy, and Turkey, among many others. Travel Net4 offers 2 GB of data for a 10-day duration for BAM 20. This plan is valid in a global list of over 70 countries, covering popular destinations in Europe, A

Spanish police bust EUR 1.1 mln smartphone theft ring
SPAIN 07:44

Spanish police bust EUR 1.1 mln smartphone theft ring

Spain's National Police and Catalonia's Mossos d'Esquadra said they have dismantled a criminal network that fraudulently obtained high-end smartphones by impersonating Telefonica customers and intercepting deliveries with the help of courier drivers. The investigation began after the operator filed a complaint in November 2025, flagging a pattern of fraudulent contracts opened using customers' personal data obtained through social engineering.

TIM Brasil granted secondary spectrum use in eight Brazilian states
BRAZIL 07:38

TIM Brasil granted secondary spectrum use in eight Brazilian states

Brazil's telecommunications regulator Anatel has authorised TIM Brasil to use radio frequencies in the 2.5 GHz/2.6 GHz band on a secondary basis. The license grants access to two spectrum blocks: a 15 MHz block at 2,577.5 MHz and a 35 MHz block at 2,602.5 MHz. The authorisation covers numerous municipalities across seven states: Acre, Goias, Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso, Rondonia, Tocantins and the Federal District. This includes major capitals such as Brasília, Goiania, and Cuiaba, as well as several ci

Ooredoo Kuwait signs MoU with Ad Space on outdoor ad displays
KUWAIT 07:37

Ooredoo Kuwait signs MoU with Ad Space on outdoor ad displays

Ooredoo Kuwait has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ad Space, a digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising provider. This partnership expands its portfolio of digital solutions for the business sector. 

Openserve launches retail ISP
SOUTH AFRICA 07:34

Openserve launches retail ISP

Telkom South Africa's Openserve has launched its own retail internet service provider, Openserve ISP, setting itself up in direct competition with its wholesale clients. TechCentral reported. Operating through a direct-to-consumer online storefront, Openserve ISP is selling uncapped fibre packages ranging from ZAR 345 to ZAR 1,449 per month.

DSTelecom achieves universal fibre coverage in Boticas
PORTUGAL 07:32

DSTelecom achieves universal fibre coverage in Boticas

Portuguese network operator DSTelecom is set to complete a major expansion of its fibre-optic network in the municipality of Boticas by the third quarter of 2026. This initiative will bring high-speed broadband to eight new locations in the Barroso region for the first time, ultimately covering 98 percent of the municipal territory and approximately 6,000 homes across all parishes.

YCell buys 80% in Gamcell and commits to major investment for network upgrades
GAMBIA 07:31

YCell buys 80% in Gamcell and commits to major investment for network upgrades

The Gambia Telecommunications Company (Gamtel) and YCell have signed a landmark share investment and network modernisation agreement, marking a major milestone for the country's telecom sector. Under the terms of the deal, YCell will acquire an 80 percent equity stake in Gamtel's mobile subsidiary, Gamcell. YCell is set to inject both financial capital and technical expertise to modernize the network's infrastructure and overhaul its business operations.

UNITED STATES 07:24

AT&T offers free international calls to countries playing in World Cup semi-finals

AT&T said existing postpaid wireless customers will be offered free international long-distance voice calls from the US to countries playing in the Fifa World Cup 2026 semi-final, third-place and final matches on 14, 15, 18 and 19 July 2026. The four remaining teams are Spain, France, England and Argentina, with the benefit applying only to voice calls made during the 24-hour windows on eligible match days.

PAKISTAN 07:20

Jazz acquires controlling stake in TPL Insurance for USD 16 million

Veon, via its subsidiary Jazz International, and its subsidiary Jazz International has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in Pakistani insurance company TPL Insurance for PKR 4.55 billion (approximately USD 16.4 million). Jazz International now holds 76.33 percent of the issued share capital of TPL Insurance.

SRI LANKA 07:05

Keells joins Dialog Pay merchant ecosystem

Dialog Axiata has launched its digital payments platform dubbed 'Dialog Pay' at all Keells supermarket locations across Sri Lanka. Customers can use the system to complete scan-and-pay transactions at any of the chain's 150 stores, and receive mobile data rewards on eligible purchases.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 07:03

SK Telecom to build AI-RAN test network for physical AI services

SK Telecom (SKT) has been selected by South Korea's ministry of science and ICT and the National Information Society Agency (NIA) to lead a national demonstration project to build an AI-RAN test network and validate physical AI services, as part of the government's Hyper AI Network initiative. The two-year project will deploy an AI-RAN network using equipment from Samsung Electronics, HFR, Ericsson and Nokia, enabling SKT to evaluate multi-vendor interoperability, AI computing resource configurations and ne

ITALY 06:56

Court dismisses Inwit request to block TIM's exit from tower contract

Italian mobile towers group Inwit has confirmed that a judge dismissed its urgent request to suspend the decision of Telecom Italia (TIM) to withdraw from a longstanding lease contract. Inwit is currently involved in a legal dispute with its two key tenants, TIM and Fastweb+Vodafone, who announced within days of each other that they intended to end their deals ahead of schedule.

UNITED STATES 06:53

US states sue to block Paramount-Warner merger

Twelve states in the US have filed a lawsuit seeking to block Paramount Skydance's planned takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. The case filed in federal court in California seeks a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block the deal from progressing. The states claim the merger would likely lead to higher prices for audiences, lower quality, and less content for film and television.

ASIA 06:48

Singtel, Thales and Bridge Alliance launch multi-operator IoT eSIM platform

Thales, Singtel Group and Bridge Alliance have launched what they describe as the world's first multi-operator enterprise IoT eSIM connectivity network, enabling businesses to deploy and manage connected devices across multiple mobile operators and countries through a single platform. Following interoperability testing with Singtel, Optus, AIS and Globe Telecom, the platform is now ready for commercial IoT deployments across the Asia-Pacific region, with plans to extend support to additional Bridge Alliance

UNITED KINGDOM 06:45

IQE secures USD 14 mln AI and data centre chip order

UK compound semiconductor manufacturer IQE has secured a multi-year production order worth US$14 million from a strategic global technology customer to supply advanced wafer products for AI and data centre applications. The order will be fulfilled at IQE's Newport, Wales manufacturing facility and will support technologies used in AI infrastructure and data centres, where growing data volumes and hyperscale deployments are increasing demand for high-performance storage and data communications solutions.

SRI LANKA 06:36

Dialog Axiata to sponsor President's Gold Cup Volleyball Championship 2026

Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata will sponsor Dialog President's Gold Cup Volleyball Championship for the 19th consecutive year. The event will take place in September. Organized by the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation, this annual open tournament allows community-level teams from across the country to compete for a spot on the national stage.

GLOBAL 06:33

Ericsson profits under pressure in Q2 on rising component costs

Ericsson reported a fall in second-quarter profits, hurt by rising component prices and negative currency effects. Revenues for the three months fell 6 percent year-on-year to SEK 52.7 billion, with an organic fall of 1 percent, and adjusted EBITA declined 7 percent to SEK 6.9 billion. Net income dropped 12 percent to SEK 4.1 billion. The company said the cost pressure is expected to build in the coming quarters, requiring price increases and cost reductions to offset the effect on margins. 

PHILIPPINES 06:19

Globe Telecom deploys mobile cell site for Ormoc City festival

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has enhanced its network infrastructure in Ormoc City to support the increased demand for mobile services during the 2026 Pina Festival. To manage the influx of attendees at the Ormoc City Plaza, Globe has deployed a mobile cell site (Cellsite-on-Wheels) to increase its network capacity.

JAPAN 05:56

NEC develops AI technology for one-minute 3D digital twin generation

NEC has developed what it claims is the world's first AI technology capable of generating highly detailed 3D digital twin models from footage captured using general-purpose cameras such as smartphones, while automatically removing temporary objects from the scene. The company said the technology can produce 3D models in as little as one minute and plans to commercialise it during fiscal 2027.

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