CMA CGM taps Marlink to strengthen maritime fleet's connectivity with Oneweb service
GLOBAL 09:20

CMA CGM taps Marlink to strengthen maritime fleet's connectivity with Oneweb service

French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM, an anchor shareholder of Eutelsat group, has signed a new agreement to equip more than 300 of its vessels with multi-LEO (Low Earth Orbit) connectivity. The project will be carried out by the group's long-standing partner and satellite service provider Marlink, which will integrate Eutelsat's Oneweb LEO service into a broader hybrid network architecture tailored to CMA CGM's requirements, building on the existing combination of LEO and GEO capabilities.

Alphabet launches major debt issue
GLOBAL 09:19

Alphabet launches major debt issue

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has launched a major debt issue. According to a prospectus filed with the SEC, the issue will have seven series with varying maturities, with the proceeds going to "general corporate purposes", including refinancing existing debt. The Financial Times reported citing market sources that the issue will include a 100-year bond, in the company's debut offering in pound sterling, as well as USD 20 billion in dollar debt and a Swiss franc issue. 

Openreach CEO to take over as CEO of BT International
UNITED KINGDOM 09:12

Openreach CEO to take over as CEO of BT International

BT Group has announced leadership changes at Openreach and BT International. With effect from 01 April 2026, Katie Milligan, currently Deputy CEO at Openreach, will take over from Clive Selley as CEO of Openreach. Selley will become CEO of BT International, replacing Bas Burger, who is leaving BT Group after 18 years. 

Proact IT Q4 revenue falls 5% but sees prospects in Europe amid concerns over US cloud provision
EUROPE 09:11

Proact IT Q4 revenue falls 5% but sees prospects in Europe amid concerns over US cloud provision

Proact IT has announced a drop of near 5 percent in fourth quarter revenue as challenges continued in its West and Central business units and amid weaker system sales. Even so, it says it has a strong position in the Nordic, Baltic and UK markets and is concentrating on driving profitable growth in 2026. European concerns about dependency on US cloud providers is among factors supporting Proact IT's business.

Indosat's profit jumps more than 12% in 2025, ARPU climbs 6.4%
INDONESIA 09:10

Indosat's profit jumps more than 12% in 2025, ARPU climbs 6.4%

Indonesian operator Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) posted revenue of IDR 15.36 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025, which represents an increase of 9 percent quarter-on-quarter. Revenue for the twelve months of 2025 reached IDR 56.5 trillion, up from IDR 55.89 trillion in 2024. IOH also reports that its net profit rose 12.2 percent year-on-year to IDR 5.5 trillion in 2025.

Lowi offering EUR 25/mth convergent plan to Digi users
SPAIN 08:57

Lowi offering EUR 25/mth convergent plan to Digi users

Vodafone Spain's second brand Lowi has launched two new 'operator attack' convergent offers aimed at current Digi Spain customers, reports ADSL Zone. The first plan comes with fibre broadband at 1Gbps speeds plus a mobile line with 300GB of 5G data for EUR 25 a month, a 40 percent saving on its usual monthly price.

Ooredoo Group revenue, EBITDA up 8% in Q4
MIDDLE EAST 08:47

Ooredoo Group revenue, EBITDA up 8% in Q4

Ooredoo Group said its revenue increased 8 percent year-on-year to QAR 6.43 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. EBITDA also grew by 8 percent, to QAR 2.52 billion, for a stable EBITDA margin of 39.2 percent. Reported net profit rose by 51 percent to QAR 776 million, while normalized net profit surged by 24 percent QAR 960 million. Capex reached QAR 1.73 billion, up 40 percent from QAR 1.23 billion a year ago, while the customer base grew by 3 percent to reach 53.3 million. Including IOH, the customer bas

Kena gifts Telepass service and fuel cashback to all subs
ITALY 08:41

Kena gifts Telepass service and fuel cashback to all subs

Telecom Italia's low-cost brand Kena has officially launched a promotion giving all users access to the Telepass Sempre service of electronic toll collection operator Telepass for free for 12 months. Following last year's agreement between TIM and Telepass to launch joint commercial deals, Kena subscribers who sign up to Telepass via the latter's app will be able to access Telepass Sempre.

Spotify brings audiobooks to South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA 08:38

Spotify brings audiobooks to South Africa

Audiobooks are now available to listen to on Spotify in South Africa. Spotify's selection spans bestsellers, new releases and genre favourites, including Shining Girls by South African author Lauren Beukes, as well as Heated Rivalry, Fourth Wing and You and Me on Vacation. The launch follows the recent introduction of Premium Platinum subscriptions in South Africa, which include 12 hours a month of audiobooks. 

UCC hosts meeting to boost inter-agency collaboration
UGANDA 08:33

UCC hosts meeting to boost inter-agency collaboration

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) says it hosted a heads of government agencies meeting, bringing together chief executive officers, accounting officers, and senior leaders from ministries, departments, and agencies to discuss inter-agency collaboration and digital integration. Held quarterly, the forum focuses on aligning strategic priorities and streamlining service delivery to support Uganda's development agenda.

Chad seeks changes to agreement with telecom operators over fibre link
CHAD 08:31

Chad seeks changes to agreement with telecom operators over fibre link

Chad is seeking to revise an agreement with telecom operators Sotel and Airtel as it moves to restart work on the N'Djamena–Mbere fibre-optic route. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding in April 2025, but the deal was later suspended after authorities raised concerns that some provisions conflicted with principles of digital sovereignty. During a recent meeting with Sotel, Boukar Michel, the ICT minister asked the public telecom company to reopen talks with Airtel to revise the disputed clause

WindTre offering selected users unlimited data for under EUR 6
ITALY 08:27

WindTre offering selected users unlimited data for under EUR 6

WindTre has unveiled a new low-cost unlimited data offer in its Go-branded range for customers of certain rivals who port their number to the Italian operator. The plan, called WindTre Go Unlimited XS 5G Digital, includes unlimited minutes to all national landline and mobile numbers plus 50 SMS to all national numbers as well as unlimited data at fastest possible 5G speeds for EUR 5.99 a month.

GLOBAL 08:24

AMD hires Salesforce CMO

AMD has named Ariel Kelman from Salesforce as its new chief marketing officer and senior VP, effective immediately. He will lead the global marketing organization, overseeing brand, communications, events, developer relations and go-to-market strategy. Kelman replaces John Taylor, who stepped down last August after nearly eight years in the role. 

CHINA 08:16

Blooming Talk picks Tencent Cloud Chat as its messaging backbone

Tencent Cloud has expanded its collaboration with communication platform Blooming Talk, to revolutionize how artists and fans connect worldwide. Leveraging the Tencent Cloud Chat (IM) platform, the partnership is expected to enhance Blooming Talk's messaging infrastructure, enabling real-time exchanges between artists and their fans, wherever they are.

ITALY 08:15

TIM to hike cost of more prepay plans by up to EUR 3 a month from 15 March

Telecom Italia (TIM) has announced on its website that a new set of existing prepay customers will be subject to a price increase of up to EUR 2.99 a month applied to their plans starting on 15 March. The move follows a similar unilateral price hike announced for other mobile plans earlier this year, all of which the operator attributed to "economic needs connected to changes in market conditions."

EUROPE 08:13

Seamless Connectivity Everywhere: Capestone's Role in Critical 4G and 5G Infrastructure at the Netherlands Pavilion during MWC Barcelona 2026

Reliable connectivity has become a basic requirement for modern society, yet it is far from guaranteed everywhere it is needed. From public transport and logistics hubs to emergency services and temporary locations, many environments still fall outside the reach of traditional fixed-line networks. As demand for always-on, mobile connectivity continues to grow, the ability to deploy resilient 4G and 5G solutions quickly and flexibly is becoming increasingly important. At MWC Barcelona 2026, Capestone will demonstrate how this challenge can be addressed at the Netherlands Pavilion.

SIERRA LEONE 08:11

Orange Sierra Leone and UBA Foundation to renovate maternity ward

Orange Foundation Sierra Leone and the United Bank for Africa Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding for the rehabilitation of the York Peripheral Health Unit maternity ward. The initiative forms part of efforts to reduce preventable maternal, newborn deaths and improve access to quality pre- and postnatal care. The collaboration builds on a journey that began in 2019 when the Orange Foundation launched community-based interventions to support maternal and child health.

MIDDLE EAST 08:09

StarzPlay secures exclusive rights to stream ICC Men's T20 World Cup across MENA

MENA subscription video-on-demand service Starzplay says it's bringing the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20 World Cup 2026 to fans across the region as the tournament's official and exclusive streaming partner. Starzplay is also partnering with Marriott Bonvoy to bring to life two fan zones in Dubai, where viewers can catch all of the T20 action live.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:04

MTS offers instant transfers to five Asian countries

Russian operator MTS has introduced instant transfers to accounts with foreign banks based in five Asian countries on the My MTS app. The money transfers are offered without commission fee to banks based in India, Thailand, Philippines, Sri Lanka and South Korea. Transactions can be made in local currencies, for a minimum RUB 200 and maximum RUB 400,000. 

CONGO 08:01

Airtel Africa CEO visits Congo to strengthen operations

Airtel Africa MD/CEO Sunil Taldar paid an official visit to the Republic of Congo, to underscore the group's commitment to strengthening its local operations. The visit provided an opportunity for engagement with Airtel Congo teams and highlighted the group's practical leadership approach and focus on remaining connected to on-the-ground operations across its markets. 

UNITED STATES 07:58

Verizon reports 6% rise in mobile data traffic at Super Bowl

Verizon said its customers used 40.32 TB of data in and around the Levi's Stadium in San Francisco on the day of the Super Bowl (08 February), a 6 percent increase over last year. Nearly 60 percent of the 70,823 attendees at the football match were on the Verizon network, supported by the company's long-term partnership with the NFL, as the league's "official 5G network". The operator said its network handled the spikes in traffic well, delivering median download speeds of 2.16 Gbps and median uploads of 46

GLOBAL 07:50

Discord to introduce age verification for adult content

Discord has become the latest social media company to introduce enhanced child safety features in response to rising pressure from countries worldwide. The company said users will have a "teen-appropriate experience" by default starting next month, with updated communication settings, restricted access to age-gated spaces and content filtering.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 07:45

Du plans record dividend revenue after Q4 profit grows 24%

UAE operator Du said its revenues grew by 10.6 percent year-over-year to AED 4.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. EBITDA improved by 16.3 percent to AED 1.8 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 42.9 percent. This performance was driven by a favourable revenue mix within the mobile and fixed segments and disciplined cost management, the company said. Higher commission and marketing expenses and increased handset-related costs aimed to support commercial dynamism and boost further growth were more than off

UNITED STATES 07:40

YouTube TV introduces cheaper sports, news, entertainment packs

YouTube TV has confirmed the launch of new theme channel packs. These cost less than its main TV package and target people interested specifically in sports, news and entertainment. 

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