Togo seeks to regulate digital content creators with influencer cataloging
TOGO 13:41

Togo seeks to regulate digital content creators with influencer cataloging

The Togolese media regulator has asked social media influencers, bloggers, TikTokers, YouTubers and other digital content creators to identify themselves in nationwide census begun on 09 November, TogoFirst reported. The Haute Autorite de regulation de la communication ecrite, audiovisuelle et numerique (HARC) aims to compile an up-to-date national database of people who produce and distribute content online. The rapid professionalisation of digital content creation has formeda major commercial sector offer

BBC Player added to Prime Video in Spain, Poland, Switzerland
SPAIN 13:39

BBC Player added to Prime Video in Spain, Poland, Switzerland

BBC Studios has launched BBC Player as a subscription channel on Prime Video in Spain and Poland, with Switzerland due to follow at the start of December. The service is already available on Prime Video in Germany and Austria, with plans to extend the distribution to further territories.

MTN Uganda Foundation selects 25 'Changemakers' beneficiaries
UGANDA 13:34

MTN Uganda Foundation selects 25 'Changemakers' beneficiaries

MTN Uganda Foundation has announced the 25 beneficiaries for the fourth phase of its Changemakers initiative as it commits UGX 500 million to community-led projects. The successful recipients were chosen from 2,607 submissions from Uganda's five regions. Each selected project will receive in-kind support valued at UGX 20 million for schemes in health, education, water, sanitation, environmental sustainability and economic empowerment.

Google, Lumen cloud interconnect enters preview phase to streamline onward data links
UNITED STATES 13:19

Google, Lumen cloud interconnect enters preview phase to streamline onward data links

Google Cloud said is expanding its Cross-Cloud Interconnect service introduced in 2023 for inter-cloud workloads, bringing similar interoperability to last-mile infrastructure providers. The next phase starts with a preview integrating Lumen Technologies' enterprise fibre backbone encompassing more than 20 million fibre miles, including several inter-city routes. The integration enables dedicated Layer 3 private links into Google Cloud, with rapid provisioning and performance backed by service level agreeme

India reduces number of villages without 4G coverage by 75% since 2022
INDIA 13:18

India reduces number of villages without 4G coverage by 75% since 2022

India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reported a nearly 75 percent reduction in the number of villages without 4G connectivity over the past four years, from 45,180 in 2022 to 11,372 in 2026. The progress follows the implementation of the government's 4G Saturation Project, which aims to extend mobile broadband coverage to 24,680 previously unconnected villages.

Most Germans want more mobile service market competition - Breko
GERMANY 13:09

Most Germans want more mobile service market competition - Breko

The majority of German consumers is in favour of more competition on the market for mobile services, according to a survey by market research institute Civey on behalf of industry groups Breko. It said 72 percent of consumers in Germany believe it is important to have high-performance mobile services available from independent and regional providers in addition to those from Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, Telefonica Germany and 1&1, and their respective discount brands. The survey also found that 74 percent of

CelcomDigi launches prepaid streaming passes from MYR 1
MALAYSIA 13:06

CelcomDigi launches prepaid streaming passes from MYR 1

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has introduced a range of StreamMORE content passes for prepaid customers, with prices starting at MYR 1. Available exclusively through the CelcomDigi app, the offers provide access to live sports and entertainment services without requiring a monthly subscription commitment.

Boldyn Networks to bring smart city services to Viterbo
ITALY 12:53

Boldyn Networks to bring smart city services to Viterbo

Boldyn Networks has signed a contract to provide the central Italian city of Viterbo with an environmental monitoring and analytics system under the Living Smart Viterbo project. The company will deploy a network of sensors and a cloud platform with predictive analytics, backed by scientific support from Italy's National Research Council (CNR), to give the municipality real-time information on air quality, microclimates and urban heat islands.

China Unicom, Huawei deliver intelligent upgrades at Hubei power plant
CHINA 12:53

China Unicom, Huawei deliver intelligent upgrades at Hubei power plant

China Unicom and Huawei have rolled out intelligent operations and management at a thermal power station in Hubei Province, leveraging 10G optical networks and 5G-Advanced infrastructure. In a formal announcement, Huawei indicated it was supplying a smart project at Ezhou Power Plant, Hubei Province, deploying 5G-A equipment alongside a private fibre connection for 10 Gbps speeds.

Greece launches EUR 69 million tender for three high-resolution Earth observation satellites
GREECE 12:53

Greece launches EUR 69 million tender for three high-resolution Earth observation satellites

The Greek Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence has announced the first tender under its Hellas-Space 2.0 National Space Programme, allocating EUR 69 million for the development of a constellation of three very-high-resolution optical Earth observation satellites. The procurement will be managed by the European Space Agency (ESA), in cooperation with the ministry and the Hellenic Space Centre. Hellas-Space 2.0 has a total budget of EUR 350 million and builds on the capabilities establis

Finland brings in cell broadcast alerts
FINLAND 12:39

Finland brings in cell broadcast alerts

State-owned Finnish critical communications company Erillisverkot said it has introduced the FI-Alert cell broadcast service following an agreement this spring with the Ministry of the Interior. The service is based on an EU directive. Starting from November 2026, emergency notifications will be sent directly to mobile telephones as well as being disseminated through exiting channels.

Four players dominate Dutch media sector - CvdM
NETHERLANDS 12:25

Four players dominate Dutch media sector - CvdM

The Dutch media sector is increasingly concentrated around four large groups - DPG Media, Mediahuis, Talpa Network and the NPO - according to a monitoring report from the media regulator CvdM. A series of mergers and acquisitions has reduced the number of players over the past 15 years, while the largest media companies increased their market shares. The number of national news brands nevertheless remains largely stable. 

KUWAIT 12:15

STC Kuwait supports Kuwait Digital Academy AI programme

STC Kuwait is working with the Kuwait Digital Academy (KDA) under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) framework. The collaboration will deliver training to strengthen technical capabilities and prepare people the digital economy. It targets digital inclusion for every segment of society, including school pupils, university students, public and private-sector professionals, senior citizens and disabled people.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12:09

Etisalat UAE starts AI marketing hub to simplify digital advertising for SMBs

Etisalat UAE has launched AI Marketing Hub, a self-service platform that uses artificial intelligence agents to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) create digital advertising campaigns from a single dashboard. It has been developed in conjunction with AI advertising technology firm Pixis and unifies marketing strategy, creative production, campaign orchestration and performance optimisation. The hub builds tailored media plans, generates AI-driven image and video assets, and deploys campaigns on c

UGANDA 11:51

MTN Uganda says Furaha School Fees Loan helps keep 100,000 children in education

MTN Uganda says more than 100,000 Ugandan children have benefited from Furaha's School Fees Loan. The credit scheme aims to bridge short-term cash flow gaps, allowing parents to spread repayments over time. The service is powered by a partnership between Furaha, a fintech incubated by SC Ventures, and MTN MoMo. Furaha provides the underlying lending technology and credit expertise, while MTN MoMo delivers the financing via its mobile money platform, disbursing funds directly to schools.

OMAN 11:47

IFC commits financing to Yamna AI data centre in Oman

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has signed an advisory services agreement with international energy and infrastructure developer Yamna to support the development of its proposed USD 1.3 billion Salalah Al Khadra Digital project in Oman's Dhofar Governorate, the Daily Observer reported. IFC will advise Yamna on strengthening the project's sustainability credentials and financing readiness. This includes preparing the facility for Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) "green" buildi

SOUTH AFRICA 11:31

Vodacom South Africa deploys 5G New Radio Carrier Aggregation commercially

Vodacom South Africa has announced the commercial deployment of New Radio (NR) Carrier Aggregation across its 5G network to improve performance and efficiency. It said the capability is now live, making it the first operator in the market to commercially provide this technology at scale. By combining several 5G spectrum bands into a single, wider data pipe, NR Carrier Aggregation expands the volume of traffic the network can process simultaneously.

VIETNAM 11:23

Ericsson sets up Vietnamese R&D operation with up to 500 engineering staff

Ericsson said it has launched a software-led R&D capability in Vietnam in collaboration with local partners. The Vietnamese operation brings together 500 software and technology engineers tasked with contributing to Ericsson's RAN, network core and cloud-native project pipelines.

TURKEY 11:22

Turk Telekom repurchases USD 25 million of its 2029 Eurobond

Turk Telekom has repurchased USD 25 million in nominal value of its Eurobond maturing in 2029 on 12 November 2026. Turk Telekom reports it has paid USD 100.975 per USD 100 of nominal value, with the total transaction amount reaching USD 26.15 million, including accrued interest.

GREECE 11:15

Telekom offers free AI training for Greek SMEs

Telekom has introduced a free online training programme to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Greece understand and apply AI in their business operations. The initiative, dubbed 'Telekom Grow Your Business – AI Edition', provides training on AI tools and their use across business functions. It is open to SMEs, self-employed professionals and employees, regardless of whether they are Telekom customers.

NIGERIA 11:10

Nigerian senate starts four-week probe of poor telecom service and airtime deductions

The Nigerian Senate has ordered a four-week investigation into telecom operators MTN, Airtel, Glo and T2 over persistent network failures and alleged airtime deductions on failed or dropped calls, CommunicationsWeek reported. The upper chamber has also directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and operators to account for widespread consumer complaints and assess financial losses to subscribers.

LIBERIA 11:03

LTA expands consumer protection services to Bong county

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has opened a Consumer Support Center in Gbarnga, Bong County. Patrick Honnah, LTA commissioner for consumer affairs, public affairs and universal access, called the centre a major step in expanding regulatory oversight. He said the centre will enhance inspections and compliance monitoring om Bong, Lofa and Nimba counties. After its recent establishment of a similar facility in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, the LTA plans to extend its consumer centre roll-out to

ITALY 11:00

Poste Italiane announces EUR 600 mln data centre fund

Poste Italiane is launching a EUR 600 million co-investment fund to finance data centre projects, revealed the state-backed group in its third-quarter results presentation. The vehicle, managed by the group's asset-management arm BancoPosta Fondi (BPF) and already approved by the Bank of Italy, will seek debt and equity from institutional investors. Poste said the move is part of its expansion into digital infrastructure following its takeover of Telecom Italia (TIM).

CHINA 10:57

ZTE, China Mobile bring efficiencies to Chinese eye hospital with 5G-A enabled wheelchairs

ZTE and China Telecom have implemented a patient escort platform that uses smart wheelchairs and 5G-Advanced connectivity to transport outpatients, process appointments, and arrange follow-up care. The smart wheelchairs have been available since earlier this year at an eye hospital college at Wenzhou Medical University in Hangzhou. The project is also supported by the Shenzhen Research Institute of Big Data.

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