Truecaller plans share buyback with view to funding acquisitions
GLOBAL 11:54

Truecaller plans share buyback with view to funding acquisitions

Truecaller said its board will apply the mandate granted by the 22 May AGM to buy back the company's B shares. The aims are to adapt the capital structure and raise shareholder value, and to be able to use its own shares to finance future acquisitions partly or fully. The repurchase programme was due to start on 15 June at the earliest and last until the 2027 AGM at the latest.

TIM launches summer ad campaign for FWA 5G offer
ITALY 11:30

TIM launches summer ad campaign for FWA 5G offer

Telecom Italia (TIM) has launched a new episode of its advertising campaign located in a military fort to promote its FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) offer with a 5G antenna ahead of the summer season. The corresponding ad appearing on all main TV and social media channels features actor Massimo Lopez and singer Gigi D'Alessio engaged in a long-distance conversation between the fort and a picturesque seaside location.

Kenyan govt provides laptops and smart boards for 10,300 schools
KENYA 11:24

Kenyan govt provides laptops and smart boards for 10,300 schools

The Kenyan government has provided its first batch of laptops and interactive "smart" boards for 10,382 schools countrywide as it aims to modernise classrooms under the latest phase of the ICT Authority's Digital Literacy Programme Scale-Up. Principal secretary for broadcasting and telecommunications Stephen Isaboke said the initiative is a deliberate investment to prepare school children for a technology-driven world. Isaboke urged teachers to integrate these tools into daily instruction and encouraged pup

Malawian government plans regulations for secure national data sharing
MALAWI 11:14

Malawian government plans regulations for secure national data sharing

The Malawian ministry of ICT has announced plans to introduce a Government Data Sharing Regulation for its new national data exchange platform, Boma Lathu. At a meeting with Huawei officials in China, Malawi's ICT minister, Shadric Namalomba, said that despite establishing a National Data Centre, enacting the Data Protection Act and developing the Boma Lathu platform, government agencies still rely on informal data sharing methods such as email, USB drives and paper. He said that a binding regulation is the

Mavenir 5G core software receives Germany's BSI NESAS security certificate
GERMANY 11:06

Mavenir 5G core software receives Germany's BSI NESAS security certificate

Mavenir said its 5G core network repository function is now certified for operation in Germany under the national BSI NESAS regime, which aims to apply a minimum level of cybersecurity in domestic 5G infrastructures. Mavenir is the first supplier to Germany's 5G mobile operators to achieve BSI NESAS compliance, following the initiative's introduction on 01 January. The federal government has been looking to strengthen critical 5G protections, having last year concluded that all network components needed ris

Zain Kuwait supports Injaz student competition
KUWAIT 10:59

Zain Kuwait supports Injaz student competition

Zain Kuwait has supported the 20th annual company programme competition for high school and university students, organised by Injaz Kuwait. This year's high school category had around 100 pupil participants from various public and private schools competing in twelve teams through projects focusing on AI, sustainability, digital transformation and smart community services. The university category featured ten teams who competed through entrepreneurial projects and innovative ideas designed to address real-wo

Angolan space office GGPEN announces national and international partnerships
ANGOLA 10:50

Angolan space office GGPEN announces national and international partnerships

The Angolan National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) has announced several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and cooperation agreements with national and international partners. On the domestic side, GGPEN has formalised partnerships with Unitel, the National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG), Banco Angolano de Investimentos (BAI), the National Maritime Agency, the Instituto Nacional de Fomento da Sociedade de Informacao (INFOSI), Fatcom, Mercury Telecommunications Services (MSTelcom)

CRTC consults on harmonising consumer telecoms codes
CANADA 10:49

CRTC consults on harmonising consumer telecoms codes

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecoms Commission (CRTC) has launched a public consultation on making consumer protections clearer and more consistent for broadband, mobile phone, home phone and TV customers. The CRTC plans to bring its existing consumer codes together in a single code, as many consumers but their internet, phone and TV services together. This will make it easier to understand consumer protections, and help reduce billing shocks. It will also help consumers make informed choices when bu

Meta rolls out VR, AI concessions at Best Buy stores
NORTH AMERICA 10:33

Meta rolls out VR, AI concessions at Best Buy stores

Meta has announced a partnership with North American retailer Best Buy, preceding the roll-out of 50 in-store concessions in the US and Canada to highlight AI and VR experiences from its Meta Lab subsidiary. The collaboration envisages a 900 square foot (84 square metres) format that lets consumers try out Meta's AI glasses and VR headsets. These products will be configured for interactive demos and personalised content, with support on hand from a dedicated Meta sales team. The first concession launches la

BDUK delivers broadband coverage to 192,570 premises in FY15/26
UNITED KINGDOM 10:30

BDUK delivers broadband coverage to 192,570 premises in FY15/26

The Building Digital UK (BDUK) programme delivered gigabit-capable broadband coverage to 192,570 premises between 01 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 (2025/26), up up 28 percent or 42,280 premises from the previous financial year. To date, BDUK projects have provided gigabit-capable broadband coverage to a total of 1.42 million premises. The data was provided in the latest annual BDUK Delivery Performance update from the UK government.

OpenText confirms EUR 105 million new investment in Ireland
IRELAND 10:21

OpenText confirms EUR 105 million new investment in Ireland

OpenText, Canadian enterprise software company specialising in information management and AI, will invest EUR 105 million over the next three years to create 400 new jobs at its Cork and Galway sites in Ireland. This doubles the company's investment in Ireland, and will expand its agentic AI, cyber security, sovereign cloud and digital operations capabilities for customers across the EMEA region. The investment is supported by the Irish government through IDA Ireland. 

BBC appoints new Regional Director for the Americas
UNITED STATES 10:03

BBC appoints new Regional Director for the Americas

The BBC has announced the appointment of Kevin Ponniah as Regional Director for the Americas for BBC News and BBC World Service. This is part of the introduction of a new international operating model which focuses on editorial output and accountability in the broadcaster's global hubs. He will be the most senior BBC News representative across North and South America, overseeing both editorial and operational matters.

GLOBAL 10:02

Private mobile networks top 2,000, with manufacturing leading the way - research

Private mobile networks with an estimated contract value of at least EUR 100,000 were in operation at 2,003 organisations at the end of March, according to the GSA's latest Private Mobile Networks report. Private cellular deployments were tracked in 88 countries. Manufacturing remains the biggest sector in terms of quantities, followed by education, academic research, and mining. The GSA reports that private 5G adoption has accelerated, accounting for over 50 percent of deployments disclosed since 2022.

COLOMBIA 09:43

Colombia invests COP 25 bln in Magdalena fibre expansion

Colombia's Ministry of Information Technology and Communications (MinTIC) said it has invested COP 25 billion alongside the National Academic Network of Advanced Technology (RENATA) to deploy around 342 kilometres of fibre-optic cable in the northern Magdalena department. The project has connected 14,158 families across the municipalities of Remolino, Ciénaga, Pueblo Viejo and Sitionuevo, as well as the stilt villages of Nueva Venecia and Buenavista.

GLOBAL 09:30

Almost eight in ten CSPs have commercial leads on sovereign AI

A majority of communication service providers (CSPs) polled by TM Forum are forging ahead with sovereign AI projects, though a full consensus is yet to emerge on the right approach. The figures, published ahead of TM Forum's flagship DTW Ignite event, indicate 77 percent of the panel had commercial leads lined up to monetise sovereign AI and related capabilities, targeting strict performance criteria such as governance, infrastructure autonomy and data sovereignty.

UGANDA 09:26

MTN Uganda partners with Entebbe Club for pro golf tournament

MTN Uganda, in partnership with Entebbe Club, announced the launch of the MTN Pro-Tee Series, a professional golf tournament. After three years of supporting amateur and corporate golf via the MTN Monthly Tee and MTN Grand Tee of Tees, the operator is scaling its commitment. The inaugural edition will feature 40 elite professional golfers competing over 72 holes.

SAUDI ARABIA 09:20

STC Group achieves 'green' telco cloud with Huawei

STC Group said it deployed its new 'Green Telco Cloud' platform in collaboration with Huawei. Built for long-term efficiency and digital scalability, the cloud-native system unifies computing, storage, and networking into a single integrated environment. It is specifically designed to run telecom services using fewer hardware resources and significantly less energy, thanks to energy-efficient servers with dynamic power management and adaptive CPU frequency scaling within a unified, automated infrastructure.

KUWAIT 09:17

Ooredoo Kuwait and Qatar Airways link loyalty programmes

Ooredoo Kuwait has launched a partnership with Qatar Airways Privilege Club to expand the rewards available through its Nojoom loyalty programme. Through this collaboration, Ooredoo customers can instantly transfer their Nojoom points into Qatar Airways Avios points through the Ooredoo app. Conversion options start from 2,000 Nojoom for 500 Avios and go up to 20,000 Nojoom for 5,000 Avios. Avios can be used to book flights and other airline benefits.

BAHRAIN 09:12

Zain Bahrain intros new Wiyana postpaid plans with enhanced roaming

Zain Bahrain launched its new Wiyana Postpaid plans with free global and GCC roaming data allowances and roaming minutes, a complimentary Zain Delights Deals subscription with access to offers from more than 220 merchants, and hotspot sharing. The operator said the plans bring together roaming, lifestyle, and local benefits into a single, simplified experience. Customers can enjoy enhanced connectivity while travelling, access lifestyle offers across a wide merchant network, and benefit from unlimited local

IRAQ 09:10

Zain Iraq launches campaign in support of national soccer team

Zain Iraq launched its national campaign 'Support the Lions of Mesopotamia with Zain' to celebrate the Iraq national football team's return to the Fifa World Cup. This milestone marks the country's first appearance on football's biggest stage in 40 years. The Zain Iraq campaign features key stars who drove Iraq's qualification for the World Cup. Leading the lineup is brand ambassador Aymen Hussein, joined by veteran goalkeeper Jalal Hassan, Amir Al-Ammari, and Youssef Amyn.

CHILE 09:05

Chile launches cable removal project in Coquimbo region

Chile's telecommunications regulator Subtel has announced the launch of a cable removal and network reorganisation programme in the Coquimbo region, targeting disused wiring and inactive aerial infrastructure across its 15 municipalities. The initiative, led by the Undersecretariat of Telecommunications and coordinated with industry group IDICAM, is being carried out by operators ClaroVTR, Entel and Movistar, with work already underway in La Serena.

MIDDLE EAST 09:04

Zain Esports organises MENA PUBG mobile tournament

Zain Esports, a division of Zain Group, organised the 2026 PUBG Mobile National Championship (PMNC) MENA Spring Series across seven countries. The competitive series took place in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Palestine, and Iraq. Tencent officially partnered with Zain Esports, granting it the exclusive license to operate the series in collaboration with Bahrain-based Teal Flamingo Studios. The two-month tournament featured nine days of live-streamed finals.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:04

Exascale completes fibre network expansion across Telford

Exascale has almost completed construction of a new 288-core fibre network spine across Telford and Wrekin. The expansion of its carrier-grade fibre network starts in the Hortonwood business-dense area, before extending to Trench Lock, Wellington, Ketley, Lawley, Horsehay and Madeley, and ending in Halesfield. It will allow Exascale to provide enhanced connectivity services for businesses, public sector customers and wholesale partners in the region. 

SOMALIA 09:02

Somali NCA partners with National IPv6 Centre to drive digital transformation

The Somali National Communications Authority (NCA) and the National IPv6 Centre have come together to accelerate the adoption of next-generation internet technology and modernise the nation's digital infrastructure. The National IPv6 Workshop in Mogadishu united stakeholders to form a foundation for Somalia's digital future, including ISPs, academic institutions and telecom experts. 

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