Dutch Household Connected 2026-Q1
NETHERLANDS 11:00

Dutch Household Connected 2026-Q1

Dutch Household Connected provides insight into the Dutch household with an internet and bundle subscription. It shows which providers and services are used, demographic characteristics, why people have chosen a particular service, etc. The Connected Household report is published every quarter, it highlights significant differences across various segments. These differences are indicated with arrows, where larger arrows represent a more significant difference.

Nordic data protection authorities hold annual meeting
SCANDINAVIA 10:53

Nordic data protection authorities hold annual meeting

The Nordic region's data protection authorities held their annual meeting in Stockholm earlier this month to discuss common problems and focus areas, including artificial intelligence, new regulation and cooperation across national borders. It was attended by the Danish and Norwegian authorities, both called Datatilsynet, as well as Sweden's IMY, the Finnish Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman (Tietosuoja), Iceland's Personuvernd, Faroese agency Datueftirlitid, and Aland's di.ax. It concluded with a joi

F-Secure chief product officer leaves in August
GLOBAL 10:30

F-Secure chief product officer leaves in August

F-Secure has announced the departure of chief product officer and leadership team member TL Viswanathan to pursue career opportunities elsewhere. He will stay with the company until mid-August 2026 to ensure a smooth handover. Katja Kuusikumpu, director of portfolio governance & operations at F-Secure, will take replace him on an interim basis from 17 August.

TIM launches first tranche of EUR 400 mln share buyback
ITALY 10:22

TIM launches first tranche of EUR 400 mln share buyback

Telecom Italia (TIM) said its board has approved the launch of a first tranche of a share buyback programme worth up to EUR 400 million euros, with purchases to run through 31 December 2026. The initial tranche will cover up to 140 million shares, equivalent to around 0.7 percent of the group's share capital and valued at around EUR 100 million based on the 26 May closing price. The shares will be used to service existing remuneration and incentive plans.

Nubank launches NuCel mobile service for teenagers
BRAZIL 10:21

Nubank launches NuCel mobile service for teenagers

Brazil's Nubank is expanding its MVNO service, NuCel, to target teenagers aged 16 to 18. This move allows younger customers to manage their mobile plan entirely through the Nubank app, similar to a control plan, with automatic renewal and no unexpected charges. Legal guardians are kept informed about all aspects of the service, from activation to payment. 

ATU starts IPv6 pilot projects
AFRICA 10:20

ATU starts IPv6 pilot projects

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has partnered with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (Icann) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to work on IPv6 adoption. Earlier in 2026, ATU, Icann and the African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI) hosted training programmes in Nairobi for policy and technical experts representing 30 African countries. These sessions focused on IPv6 readiness, regulatory alignment, deployment strategies, and national tran

Brazil plans development of quantum communication network
BRAZIL 10:17

Brazil plans development of quantum communication network

Brazil's national telecommunications agency Anatel and the Military Institute of Engineering (IME) have met to discuss the development of the Quandanga Quantum Communication Network Project. This project aims to establish a permanent experimental infrastructure in Brazil for studying, testing, and demonstrating secure communication technologies using quantum and post-quantum cryptography.

Qatar launches first digital parenting series to enhance online safety
QATAR 10:16

Qatar launches first digital parenting series to enhance online safety

Qatar's ICT ministry has launched the first edition of its Digital Parenting series, reinforcing a growing regional focus on online safety, responsible technology use, and digital literacy within increasingly connected societies. This initiative equips families with knowledge and tools to better understand digital environments. By offering practical and accessible guidance through its Safe Space platform, the series helps parents navigate modern challenges linked to social media, cybersecurity risks, and ch

GlobalConnect appoints new Finnish CEO from 01 June
FINLAND 10:16

GlobalConnect appoints new Finnish CEO from 01 June

GlobalConnect has announced the appointment of Soile Hammargard as CEO of its Finnish operations from 01 June, leading the consumer organisation in an expanding market. She succeeds Helena Bergstrand, who has accepted a role elsewhere. Hammargard is currently VP for procurement and supply chain management at GlobalConnect.

Samsung Wallet adds support for qlub restaurant payments
MIDDLE EAST 10:12

Samsung Wallet adds support for qlub restaurant payments

Samsung Wallet is integrated with qlub, a contactless payment platform for hospitality venues. This partnership allows Galaxy users in the Gulf region to settle restaurant bills directly at their table securely. Samsung Wallet on Qlub streamlines restaurant payments by allowing diners to scan a table QR code, view their bill, and pay in taps. This feature also simplifies group dining with bill splitting, while protecting personal data through tokenization and Samsung Knox encryption.

Cato Networks appoints Elder as VP of EMEA channel
GLOBAL 10:09

Cato Networks appoints Elder as VP of EMEA channel

Cato Networks has appointed Tristan Elder as the vice president of EMEA Channel to scale its partner ecosystem. In this role, Elder will lead the company's regional channel initiatives, focusing on expanding partnerships with global systems integrators, managed service providers, consulting firms, and strategic resellers.

Classera, Zain KSA partner to advance AI-powered education
SAUDI ARABIA 10:02

Classera, Zain KSA partner to advance AI-powered education

Classera and Zain KSA have signed a strategic partnership agreement to launch a large-scale initiative focused on integrating advanced technologies and artificial intelligence solutions into Saudi Arabia's education sector. The project is expected to support millions of students by offering interactive and AI-powered learning experiences. The partnership also includes plans for future regional and international expansion into additional markets beyond Saudi Arabia.

ICELAND 10:01

Siminn brings in new group structure on 01 July

Icelandic operator Siminn has announced changes to the company's organisational structure from 01 July, the date of the transfer of its telecom and media business to operations subsidiary Siminn Rekstur. The changes aim to improve the scope for the group's growth and development. Parent company Siminn will be renamed Asar after shareholder approval and provide support services to subsidiaries and foster the development of the group as a whole. Maria Bjoerk Einarsdottir will remain CEO of the parent company

GLOBAL 10:01

Broadcom extends 50G PON architecture into Wi-Fi 8 gateways with new SoC product

Broadcom's Wi-Fi 8 silicon roadmap has expanded once again with the introduction of a system-on-chip (SoC) built for 50G PON-capable fibre home gateways.  The BCM68850 SoC marks Broadcom's latest bid to capture first-mover advantage as OEMs prepare to launch network devices built on the draft Wi-Fi 8 specification. It complements earlier Broadcom Wi-Fi 8 gateway designs which dovetail with 10G PON-grade customer infrastructure.

AFRICA 10:00

Africa's smartphone shipments grow 3% in Q1

Africa's smartphone market grew 3 percent year-on-year to 19.9 million units in Q1, driven by new product launches and vendor inventory frontloading, according to a new study by Omdia. However, rising component prices, currency volatility, and affordability pressures are weakening conditions in the vital under-USD 150 segment and are expected to contribute to a sharp contraction in shipments over the full year 2026.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 09:48

Axis Communications names new LatAm account managers

Sweden-based communications equipment provider Axis Communications has announced the appointment of two new executives to strengthen its operations in Latin America, naming Alexandre Santos as Key Account Manager for Brazil and Nicolás Steck for the Southern Cone. The move is part of Axis's strategy to expand its advisory role in priority markets and reinforce its position as a long-term technology partner in security and intelligence services.

ZIMBABWE 09:45

Zimbabwe partners with Liquid Intelligent to boost digital skills

Zimbabwe has partnered with Liquid Intelligent Technologies to accelerate digital skills development. Skills audit and development minister Jenfan Muswere signed the agreement with Liquid. The joint initiative will deliver specialized education and training in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital analytics. Muswere said the initiative is critical to ensuring Zimbabwe becomes a creator and innovator in the global digital ecosystem, not just a consumer of technology. 

UNITED STATES 09:29

Ooma overshoots Q1 revenue forecast as FluentStream and Phone.com deals bear fruit

Ooma overshot the top end of its revenue forecast range in the first quarter ended 30 April, as its December 2025 acquisitions of FluentStream and Phone.com bedded in. Revenue in Q1 of fiscal 2027 rose 25 percent year on year to USD 81.1 million, exceeding its USD 79.6 million to USD 80.4 million prediction. Subscription and services revenue increased 24 percent to USD 74.6 million from USD 60.3 million and made up 92 percent of all revenue. This was driven by the growth of Ooma Business, including contribu

SLOVENIA 09:27

HoT increases EU roaming data

Slovenian MVNO HoT (Hofter Telekom) is celebrating its ninth birthday by enhancing its mobile plans with more data for EU roaming and including MMS messages, all without raising prices. HoT is increasing the EU data allowance for users on its Mini, Maxi, Mega, Extra, and Giga Mini packages. For example, the Mini package (EUR 6.99) now offers 5 GB of EU data, while Maxi (EUR 9.99) includes 10 GB, and Extra (EUR 13.99) provides 15 GB, alongside domestic allowances and unlimited calls/SMS/MMS on most plans.

KENYA 09:26

LINX Kenya peak traffic surges to over 330 Gbps

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) said traffic across its Nairobi and Mombasa platforms has grown to a combined peak of over 330 Gbps. The announcement follows the inaugural LINX Connect Kenya member network event held recently in Nairobi, designed to reach out to local data centres and stakeholders in the Kenyan digital ecosystem. 

EASTERN EUROPE 09:22

United Group minority shareholders move to block sale of media assets

Dragan Solak and Viktorija Boklag have initiated legal proceedings in London to halt BC Partners' sale of United Group's media business, N1 reported. They claim this sale violates a shareholders' agreement, which requires their consent for any major changes to United Group's operations.

EGYPT 09:20

NTRA signs pact with Alexandria Governorate to improve telecom infrastructure

Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has signed a cooperation protocol with Alexandria Governorate to develop the telecommunication infrastructure and improve the quality of mobile services across the governorate. This step supports government efforts to expand infrastructure and upgrade telecom networks, improving citizen services while advancing digital transformation and sustainable development. Under the agreement, both sides will leverage Alexandria Governorate facilities to expand fixe

FRANCE 09:18

Amazon's Alexa+ GenAI service arrives in France

Amazon announced further progress in the international roll‑out of Alexa+, its generative AI‑based assistant. The service is now available in France, joining a growing footprint that already includes the US, Canada, Mexico, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria and the UK. French customers will be able to access Alexa+ free of charge during an "early access" period. Once this ends, the standard monthly subscription will be priced EUR 22.99, Amazon Prime subscribers get Alexa+ free.

UNITED STATES 09:17

Web3 Foundation paper puts hard figure on internet user's personal data

A white paper from the Web3 Foundation has estimated that personal data collected by major tech and AI firms over the course of an end user's digital lifespan has an average value of about USD 162,500. The estimate considers business models that rely on user data collected from internet users as they browse the web and tap digital services, providing a realistic insight into customer behaviours and preferences. The figure is adjusted for inflation as would likely occur over the course of a 60-year digital l

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