Used iPhones seller Swappie achieves first EBITDA profit
EUROPE 10:15

Used iPhones seller Swappie achieves first EBITDA profit

Swappie, a European specialist in selling refurbished Apple devices, announced it achieved EBITDA profitability for the first time in 2025, at EUR 2.5 million. The company said the milestone was the result of disciplined execution, improved unit economics, and a clear shift in consumer behaviour. In 2025, Swappie sold close to 650,000 refurbished devices, and reported a "noticeable increase" in average order value. This suggests consumers are not only choosing refurbished devices more, but are also increasi

Vodacom South Africa works with University of Johannesburg and AWS to train postgraduates in AI
SOUTH AFRICA 10:08

Vodacom South Africa works with University of Johannesburg and AWS to train postgraduates in AI

Vodacom South Africa, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have launched the Vodacom AI Lab to train postgraduate students in issues such as cross-border fraud prevention and identity theft, using enterprise-grade cloud and AI tools. The laboratory's research and development arm is already operational, with several UJ master's students signed up to tackle operational challenges, according to Johnny dos Santos, Vodacom's executive for wholesale, fixed and enablement, and its curr

Vodafone Spain backs 5G satellite research project at University of Malaga
SPAIN 10:05

Vodafone Spain backs 5G satellite research project at University of Malaga

Vodafone Spain has announced the deployment of new research infrastructure at the University of Malaga (UMA) to study the integration of 5G mobile networks with satellite technologies, as part of the 6G-Expanse project backed by EU recovery funds. The equipment builds on the university's existing testbed to explore non-terrestrial networks, including satellites and high-altitude platforms, together with software-defined radio systems, processing servers and a ground station for satellite communications.

Lenovo expands North Carolina plant to meet AI, HPC demand
UNITED STATES 09:56

Lenovo expands North Carolina plant to meet AI, HPC demand

Lenovo is investing a multi-million-dollar sum to expand its North Carolina manufacturing line allocated to data centre and supercomputing equipment. The investment is expected to double the real estate of Lenovo's North Carolina Smart Campus (NCSC) in Whitsett, bringing its total size to 890,000 square feet. Lenovo anticipates the build will remain viable for at least two generations of high-performance computing (HPC) technology, while adding 35 percent more capacity for key products such as direct liquid

Vodacom Lesotho launches Tsetela investment service on M-Pesa
LESOTHO 09:48

Vodacom Lesotho launches Tsetela investment service on M-Pesa

VCL Financial Services, the operator of M-Pesa in Lesotho, has launched a mobile investment tool called Tsetela to make formal investing accessible to all Basotho. The word 'Tsetela' translates as 'to invest' and the service has been developed with Stanlib Lesotho to lets M-Pesa users target long-term wealth creation via their mobile wallets. M-Pesa users and Mokhatlo savings groups can invest funds, earn daily interest, check balances via USSD, and process withdrawals from their phones.

Televisa testing 5G broadcast technology on 600 MHz band in Mexico
MEXICO 09:38

Televisa testing 5G broadcast technology on 600 MHz band in Mexico

Mexican broadcaster and telecoms operator Grupo Televisa has begun testing 5G broadcast technology in the 600 MHz band via its subsidiary Lewani, local newspaper El Economista reported, after securing a two-year concession to run trials in Ecatepec in the State of Mexico.

Cameroonian regulator and MTN discuss network quality
CAMEROON 09:32

Cameroonian regulator and MTN discuss network quality

Cameroon's Telecommunications Regulatory Board (TRB) and MTN Cameroon have held technical consultations aiming to improve Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) for mobile users. The three-day summit was co-chaired by TRB director general Philemon Zoo Zame and MTN Cameroon CEO Wanda Matandela. MTN presented a report on its network investments from 2025 through the first half of 2026, alongside plans for the rest of the year to expand coverage and service quality.

HPE appoints former Dell EMC leader to board of directors
GLOBAL 09:27

HPE appoints former Dell EMC leader to board of directors

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has named former EMC Corp executive David Goulden to its board of directors. Goulden will join two of HPE's board-level committees, namely Finance & Investment and HR & Compensation.

Mobile phone thefts in Brazil fall 9% in 2025
BRAZIL 09:26

Mobile phone thefts in Brazil fall 9% in 2025

Mobile phone theft in Brazil fell by 9 percent in 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Brazilian Public Security Forum (FBSP) in its annual yearbook. Total reported incidents dropped from 909,000 in 2024 to 830,000 in 2025, pushing the national crime rate down from 428 to 389 handset thefts or robberies per 100,000 residents. The improvement was driven largely by a sharp 18.5 percent drop in violent robberies, which fell from 377,000 to 308,000 incidents. Conversely, non-violent opportunist

SES, Eutelsat to receive over USD 6 bln for clearing upper C-band spectrum
UNITED STATES 09:24

SES, Eutelsat to receive over USD 6 bln for clearing upper C-band spectrum

Satellite operators SES and Eutelsat are set to receive a combined USD 6.1 billion for clearing upper C-band (3.98-4.14 GHz) spectrum in the US market. The incentive payments are expected to total approximately USD 5.6 billion for SES and USD 504 million for Eutelsat on a pre-tax basis, in addition to reimbursements for eligible expenses incurred during the spectrum-clearing process. The development follows the recent announcement by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of plans to auction 160 MHz

Montenegro court rejects Crnogorski Telekom's roaming damages claim
MONTENEGRO 09:23

Montenegro court rejects Crnogorski Telekom's roaming damages claim

The Commercial Court of Montenegro has ruled against Crnogorski Telekom in a long-running legal battle, finding that the country's telecom regulator, Ekip, is not liable to pay approximately EUR 200,000 in damages over mandated roaming price cuts, reported Pobjeda.me. In a first-instance decision, the court dismissed the operator's claim that it suffered unlawful financial losses between October 2015 and August 2017 due to price caps imposed by the agency. Crnogorski Telekom retains the right to appeal the

UCC and Kampala City Traders Association tackle counterfeit communication devices
UGANDA 09:22

UCC and Kampala City Traders Association tackle counterfeit communication devices

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) have agreed to facilitate the execution of the SIMU Klear enforcement programme. SIMU Klear uses the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR), a system deployed by the UCC on 08 October 2025 to detects and block counterfeit, unapproved, stolen or non-compliant communications hardware from accessing local mobile networks. To protect stakeholders from immediate losses on existing inventory, CEIR coordinator Muheki W

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 09:19

Sonda H1 sales up 11% to USD 792 mln, bookings up 47%

Latin American technology services provider Sonda reported consolidated revenues of USD 792 million in the first six months of 2026, up 10.8 percent year on year on a reported basis. The result was impacted by the sale of its subsidiaries Solex and Microgeo Ingeniería and of certain non-strategic real estate assets as well as ongoing efficiency plans and significant increases in Brazil and the Southern Cone.

HONG KONG 09:16

SmarTone to end 3G services on 9 October following regulator approval

Hong Kong's Communications Authority (OFCA) has approved SmarTone's application to discontinue its 3G services on 9 October, in accordance with Special Condition 10.4 of the company's Unified Carrier Licence. The CA has required SmarTone to maintain satisfactory 3G services until the scheduled shutdown date.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:13

T2 launches AI-powered tool for optimising network parameters

Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of Rostelecom, has launched an AI-powered tool that automatically selects the optimal network parameters for each user, reports Telecomdaily.ru citing the company's press service. This technology increases mobile internet speeds by at least 10 percent, according to the company. The AI-powered solution is operational at 200 base stations in two Siberian regions (the Altay region and the Republic of Altay), and will be activated on an additional 1,000 base stations by

BELGIUM 09:12

Belgian cyclist Wout Van Aert launches own MVNO

Wout Van Aert, the professional cyclist, has launched his own MVNO in Belgium, on the Telenet network. Available as an eSim with no minimum contract, the WVA Mobile offering includes the Sprint plan with 20 GB and unlimited calls and SMS for EUR 13 per month or the Monument plan with unlimited data for EUR 35 per month. With the more expensive plan, customers also get discounts on merchandise and exclusive content from Van Aert. 

UGANDA 09:06

TowerCo of Africa hands over Kokumu site to MTN Uganda

TowerCo of Africa (TOA) Uganda has handed over the Kokumu telecom site to MTN Uganda following earlier infrastructure projects in the West Nile region. The new site will support MTN Uganda's network expansion by improving coverage, enhancing service quality, and increasing capacity in underserved areas. TowerCo of Africa said the project underscores the value of long-term infrastructure sharing. The Kokumu site will expand access to essential digital services for individuals, local businesses and communitie

MOZAMBIQUE 08:49

Vodacom outlines investment plans in meeting with Mozambique President

Vodacom Group will step up its investment in Mozambique over the next two years to enhance network infrastructure and service quality across the nation, reported Diario Economico. Group CEO Shameel Joosub announced the initiative following high-level talks in Maputo with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo. The discussions focused on accelerating national digitalisation, strengthening connectivity through fibre optics, satellite technology, and 5G mobile coverage, and adapting successful projects from other A

GLOBAL 08:49

Skyworks targets critical data centre timings with upgraded synchroniser line-up

Skyworks Solutions is expanding its time synchronisation portfolio with six new modules built for critical timing use cases including scale-across AI infrastructure. The SKY6911x/2x product group is marketed under the SkyWorks NetSync brand. The vendor is promising feature versatility, including support for the IEEE's 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and Synchronous Ethernet wander filtering as defined by the ITU's telecoms unit.

GLOBAL 08:45

Gartner lifts 2026 global IT spending forecast on AI-related investment

Global information technology spending is set to rise 14.2 percent year on year to USD 6.37 trillion in 2026, according to the latest data from Gartner, which has revised its forecast upward due to accelerating AI investment. The latest outlook compares to earlier projections of 10.8 percent annual growth in February and 13.5 percent in April, reflecting stronger confidence in market expansion driven primarily by what the researcher describes as the largest infrastructure project ever attempted by humanity.

AFRICA 08:42

GSMA welcomes Abuja Declaration on African connectivity and co-launches ATLAS Umoja AI

The GSMA has welcomed the Abuja Ministerial Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa, adopted by ministers and heads of delegation at the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) conference of plenipotentiaries (CPL-2026). The declaration commits African governments to advancing policies that foster meaningful connectivity, digital inclusion, technology-neutral regulation, resilient infrastructure and locally relevant digital services. It underscores the need for cross-sector collaboration among gove

MONTENEGRO 08:39

Montenegro's telecom regulator names interim director

Montenegro's Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Activities (EKIP) has unanimously voted to remove Marija Konjevic from her role as Director. In an immediate follow-up session the same day, the Council appointed long-serving agency executive Elvis Babacic as Acting Director. Babacic, an electrical engineering graduate, will lead the watchdog for up to three months while a permanent director is selected in accordance with the Law on Electronic Communications.

IRELAND 08:38

3 Ireland blocks over 25 million suspected scam calls in 2025

3 Ireland said it blocked over 26 million suspected scam calls during 2025, as well as blocking more than 455,000 fraudulent SMS messages. During first-half 2026, the operator blocked over 4 million scam calls and intercepted over 650,000 fraudulent text messages. Over 27,000 scam calls were blocked on its network on a single day on Friday 08 May 2026, with more than 5,000 suspicious calls flagged to customers as 'possible scam'. 

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 08:37

Bosnia's fixed telephony market grows in Q1

Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded an increase in landlines in the first quarter of 2026, with major telecommunications operators reporting a 6.55 percent year-on-year growth in fixed telephony to 466,742 subscriptions, according to figures released by communications regulator RAK.Alternative fixed-line providers also saw subscriber numbers increase, by 1.57 percent to 141,222. BH Telecom held the largest share of the landline market at 33.71 percent, followed by Telekom Srpske Group (32.31%), Telemach (17.47%

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