Batelco by Beyon and Ila Bank launch 'Easy Pay' installments for device purchases
BAHRAIN 14:28

Batelco by Beyon and Ila Bank launch 'Easy Pay' installments for device purchases

Batelco by Beyon and iIa Bank have partnered to offer zero-interest installment plans on device purchases. Ila Bank credit cardholders can split purchases of BHD 300 or more from Batelco into flexible, interest-free payments over up to 24 months, fully managed through the Ila Bank app. Available in-store, online and via the Batelco mobile app, this collaboration makes technology more accessible while providing greater financial flexibility.

Arcom's review secures future for soon-to-expire DTT licences
FRANCE 14:27

Arcom's review secures future for soon-to-expire DTT licences

French media watchdog Arcom has published the conclusions of its impact assessment for the DTT licences of six free-to-air TV channels that will expire at the end of next year, while also releasing the contributions to the public consultation launched in April on the future of the frequencies in question. The conclusions of the regulator's review clear the way for a call for applications ahead of the expiry of the existing licences on 11 December 2027.

STC Group to sponsor international conference on disability and rehabilitation
SAUDI ARABIA 14:26

STC Group to sponsor international conference on disability and rehabilitation

STC Group and King Salman Center for Disability Research (KSCDR) have signed a strategic sponsorship agreement for the seventh International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation, scheduled for 11-13 October in Riyadh. STC Group will serve as a strategic sponsor for the conference, an international platform that brings together researchers, specialists, innovators, and global organizations to exchange knowledge and highlight advancements in disability research, healthcare, and rehabilitation. The spon

Sell-in FWA CPE volumes to grow 16 percent in 2026 - GSA
GLOBAL 14:24

Sell-in FWA CPE volumes to grow 16 percent in 2026 - GSA

Global shipments of FWA customer premises equipment will total 23 million units in 2026, up 16 percent year-on-year, according to the Global mobile Supplier Association (GSA). 5G units represent 69 percent of the forecast volume, rising to 16 million from 12 million units in 2025, while 5G-Standalone will climb 34 percent to 15.4 million units, taking a 96 percent share of total 5G FWA volume.

Virgin Mobile Poland increases porting bonus to 3 months free
POLAND 14:22

Virgin Mobile Poland increases porting bonus to 3 months free

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, said that its MVNO Virgin Mobile Poland has refreshed its offering. Customers connecting to its plans using number porting are offered free services for three months instead of the previous one month. The promotion covers three popular plans - M, XL, and XXL - offering unlimited calls, SMS and MMS, large data bundles, and no activation fee.

Dutch Consumer Television Market 2026-Q2
NETHERLANDS 14:20

Dutch Consumer Television Market 2026-Q2

This report analyses developments in the Dutch market for consumer television connections and revenues in the first quarter of 2026, and compares the findings with results from previous quarters. It includes a five year forecast for consumer television subscriptions and revenues, divided by technology. The focus is on TV via cable networks (Ziggo, hollandsnieuwe, Delta and Caiway until Q4 2025), as the largest TV technology in the Netherlands; terrestrial digital TV (DVB-T), offered by KPN's Digitenne; DVB-S (satellite), offered by Canal Digitaal; IPTV via DSL networks, offered by KPN and its brands, Odido, Tele2, Online.nl, Budget Thuis, Youfone and others; and IPTV via FTTH (Caiway, Delta, KPN and its brands, Odido, Tele2, Online.nl, Budget Thuis, Youfone and others).

Swan agrees Slovanet acquisition
SLOVAKIA 14:20

Swan agrees Slovanet acquisition

Slovak operator Swan, running the mobile operator 4ka, signed an agreement for the acquisition of the operator Slovanet, reports Sita.sk. The deal needs to be cleared by the national competition watchdog, with closing expected in early 2027. Until the transaction is completed, the companies remain competitors and operate independently. Existing contracts, service provision and customer support will not change for customers.

Polish Pendolino trains to get Starlink internet
POLAND 14:18

Polish Pendolino trains to get Starlink internet

Passengers of the Pendolino trains from the Polish national railway carrier PKP Intercity will be able to test satellite internet services from Starlink on trains in October, reports Rynek-kolejowy citing a speech made by the minister of infrastructure Dariusz Klimczak during the Economic Forum in Karpacz. Klimczak expects that the service will become available on a permanent basis on some trains.

Dutch landline market loses 102,000 subscribers in Q2
NETHERLANDS 14:12

Dutch landline market loses 102,000 subscribers in Q2

The Dutch market lost another 102,000 landline subscribers in the second quarter, contracting by 4.1 percent compared to the first quarter of 2026. The latest quarterly report from Telecompaper shows the market ended June with less than 2.4 million residential fixed telephony customers.

Comcast deploys Fastly software for content, application delvery
UNITED STATES 13:53

Comcast deploys Fastly software for content, application delvery

Comcast has announced a content and application delivery partnership with Fastly to push live streaming content closer to the network edge. Under the terms of the agreement, Comcast will integrate Fastly programmable edge software into its nationwide network, enabling content to be delivered from locations nearer to customers' homes. This will reduce lag and enhance video quality for customers. 

Polarise reserves capacity at Prague Gateway data centre
CZECH REPUBLIC 13:48

Polarise reserves capacity at Prague Gateway data centre

Czech operator Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) and European AI infrastructure provider Polarise have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to reserve 15 MW of capacity in the Prague Gateway data centre, which CRA is building in Jiloviste outside Prague. Polarise is requesting this capacity for an unnamed end-customer from the European AI cloud services environment.

Huawei pitches solutions to boost rural connectivity in Malawi in Macra briefing
MALAWI 13:46

Huawei pitches solutions to boost rural connectivity in Malawi in Macra briefing

Huawei has presented targeted ICT solutions to the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) to tackle connectivity gaps in underserved rural communities. Speaking at a company-requested briefing with Macra, Huawei Solution director for Malawi Li Can outlined technologies designed to expand digital access. This included a compact pole-mounted telecom site that integrates solar power, radio equipment, microwave, and baseband components into a single unit. Huawei explained that replacing conventional

UNITED STATES 13:44

Nokia wins regional fibre network contract in southeast Georgia

Nokia has won a contract from US regional broadband provider Planters Broadband Cooperative to deploy a fibre network for underserved rural communities in southeast Georgia. The basis of the new fibre network will be the Nokia Lightspan MF-2 platform, optical network terminals (ONTs),  PON optics, and the Altiplano Access Contoller with Corteca software. The network expansion is being funded through the federal BEAD programme, and will meet Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements. Nokia will be suppo

SAUDI ARABIA 13:42

Zain KSA supports digital mosque management network

Zain KSA and the ministry of Islamic affairs have launched the Electronic Mosque Affairs System for mosque management, marking a new step in the ministry's digital transformation and mosque management automation across Saudi Arabia. The new system supports the management of 85,980 mosques across the country and connects more than 96,000 personnel through a comprehensive suite of digital services spanning asset management, Friday sermons, personnel management, field inspections and maintenance, as well as sm

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:41

Russia excludes MVNOs, small operators from 5G development

Russia's State Radio Frequencies Commission (SRFC) decided that MVNOs will be prohibited from providing 5G services to customers in any form, reports Comnews.ru. The exceptions are Rostelecom (the parent company of mobile operator T2) and Yota (a subsidiary of Megafon).A spokesperson for the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation confirmed this to ComNews. According to the SCRF decision, the right to repurpose 4G spectrum for 5G services, as well as the righ

SPAIN 13:35

Orange Spain gifts '5G Fast Track' option at inaugural Madrid Grand Prix

Orange Spain (MasOrange) said customers will be able to access the company's 5G Fast Track option at this weekend's Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix at the newly-built Madring circuit. The event held from 11 to 13 September is expected to draw around 350,000 people over the three days, including 45,000 international visitors.

GLOBAL 13:27

Ethernet Alliance schedules ECOC 2026 interop demo with 1.6 Tbps focus

The Ethernet Alliance confirmed details of a planned interoperability demo at the 2026 European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC). It comes as the 1.6 Tbps Ethernet ecosystem is gathering steam with proliferating demand for data centre bandwidth created by emerging AI applications. The IEEE's P802.3dj task force is in the process of defining further criteria, including physical layer 1.6 Tbps classifiers and electrical interfaces for driving 8x200G and 16x100G lanes.

POLAND 13:25

T-Mobile Poland start top-up promo with Zabka

T-Mobile Poland has introduced its new joint promotion with the retail chain Zabka. Prepaid customers are offered a free coupon for a hot dog in after buying a top-up worth at least PLN 30 in shops of the chain. The promotion is valid until 06 October.

DJIBOUTI 13:25

Ethio Telecom, Djibouti Telecom and Sudatel advance Horizon Fibre Corridor to commercial launch

Ethio Telecom, Djibouti Telecom and Sudatel Group have reached a key milestone in the pre-commercial phase of the Horizon Cross-Border Terrestrial Fibre Network. The African operators brought together global carriers, hyperscalers, and technology partners to evaluate the commercial and technical framework for this new terrestrial route linking Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan. Formalized under a partnership agreement signed in February, the consortium-led project will deliver high-capacity connectivity, wavelen

UNITED KINGDOM 13:12

New report questions job creation claims of UK data centre industry

New research from environmental think-tank Verdant shows that all data centres currently planned in the UK will only create 10,400 jobs. This is around one quarter of 40,200 jobs predicted by 2035 by industry group TechUK. The research found that existing UK data centres support around 4,400 direct jobs, much less than the 24,300 claimed by TechUK. 

NORWAY 13:07

Telenor extends Norwegian ski partnership to 2030

Telenor will remain the main partner of the Norwegian Alpine Ski Association until 2030 under a new agreement covering the period before and after the 2029 World Championships in Narvik. The partnership, which has lasted for over two decades, will support athlete development, recruitment and participation in Norwegian alpine skiing.

SWEDEN 13:07

Twilio faces questions in Sweden over anti-fraud call blocking efforts

Twilio is facing questions from the Swedish telecoms regulator PTS over whether the cloud communications company is blocking suspect foreign calls as required under national rules. PTS said it received indications that Twilio may have allowed through calls that should have been stopped. PTS has asked the operator a number of questions in the preliminary investigation. Rules designed to combat fraud and number spoofing require all operators to block calls from abroad that appear to come from Swedish landline

UNITED KINGDOM 12:55

Arqiva announces refreshed brand identity

Arqiva, UK-based global broadcasting and communications infrastructure services group, has announced a brand refresh to reflect its evolution into a wider technology and critical infrastructure provider. The new identity reflects the simple idea of 'Built for what's critical' - reflecting its expansion from a broadband and communications infrastructure provider to a provider of managed media services, cloud and IP-based services, smart data services, connectivity and critical national infrastructure service

POLAND 12:50

Andra wins tender to upgrade city of Elblag's Avaya system

The Municipality of Elblag in Poland has concluded a tender for the modernisation of its telecommunications system, which is based on the Avaya Aura 10.01 platform. The only bid was submitted by the company Andra, which was selected for the project. The contract is valued at PLN 2.96 million. The order entails upgrading the telecommunications environment to the latest version available during the contract's execution, as well as providing technical support and warranty services. The contract term is set at

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