Odido promotes Startphone children's app in national papers
NETHERLANDS 08:10

Odido promotes Startphone children's app in national papers

Dutch operator Odido has run an ad campaign for its 'Startphone' offer for children, taking out full-page ads in national newspapers. The campaign coincides with press coverage of the EU's proposed Kids Act, introducing age limits for social media. Odido worked with ad agency TBWA\Neboko on the campaign, the same agency for the launch of Startphone, according to Marketing Report.

UAE TDRA, E& and Khalifa University publish 'The Golden 6 GHz Band' white paper
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 08:08

UAE TDRA, E& and Khalifa University publish 'The Golden 6 GHz Band' white paper

The UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), E& UAE, Khalifa University of Science and Technology and NYU Abu Dhabi have jointly published a white paper titled 'The Golden 6 GHz Band'. It presents engineering evidence showing that Upper 6 GHz (U6GHz) spectrum can carry significantly more data traffic than current mid-band allocations using existing cell sites. The publication coincides with the UAE's transition of the U6GHz "golden band" from trial phase into commercial dep

MasOrange launches bidding for mobile network suppliers - report
SPAIN 08:06

MasOrange launches bidding for mobile network suppliers - report

Spanish operator MasOrange has invited Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia and Samsung to bid for contracts to supply its mobile radio network, according to sources cited by Expansion, confirming earlier reports. The tender is due to start in October, with a decision expected by mid-December.

Hrvatski Telekom dominates in mobile speed and coverage in Opensignal tests
CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 08:04

Hrvatski Telekom dominates in mobile speed and coverage in Opensignal tests

Hrvatski Telekom stands out for network performance and geographic reach in Croatia, according to Opensignal research. The operator secured the top spot for Download Speed (averaging 108.2 Mbps), Upload Speed, 5G Upload, Coverage, and 5G Coverage, and was also tied for first for 5G Download Speed. While earning no outright victories, A1 achieved five joint wins, including Time on Network and 5G Download Speed (tying HT with speeds between 242.4 and 243.5 Mbps). A1 significantly closed the gap in network dep

Yandex Kazakhstan, Astana Hub and Alem.ai foundation launch AI, ML training programme
KAZAKHSTAN 08:01

Yandex Kazakhstan, Astana Hub and Alem.ai foundation launch AI, ML training programme

Yandex Kazakhstan, Astana Hub, and the Alem.ai Foundation are launching ML School Kazakhstan, a two-year training programme for machine learning and artificial intelligence specialists, reports Profit.kz. Graduates will be equipped to create solutions for the tech sector, ranging from traditional machine learning systems to neural networks, computer vision systems, and LLMs. Following entrance exams, no more than 35 participants will be accepted into the first cohort; the training will be free of charge for

Mozambique to monitor data tariffs transparency after consumer complaints
MOZAMBIQUE 08:00

Mozambique to monitor data tariffs transparency after consumer complaints

Mozambique's Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) announced a new tariff management system, in response to consumer complaints regarding mobile data bundles running out too quickly. Set to launch in November, this new platform will monitor operator tariffs, compare pricing, evaluate service conditions, and ensure greater accountability in the telecommunications sector. 

Smart Africa ties up with KitSoft to accelerate govtech digital transformation
AFRICA 07:54

Smart Africa ties up with KitSoft to accelerate govtech digital transformation

The Smart Africa Secretariat said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kitsoft, a Ukrainian-rooted international govtech firm, to advance public sector digital transformation. The MoU concerns digital public infrastructure (DPI), e-governance and artificial intelligence (AI). Kitsoft will leverage its low-code platform, Liquio, to help Smart Africa member states build and scale digital public services. Tested at the national level in Ukraine under extreme wartime conditions, including seve

Mercury and Angola Telecom boost regional connectivity
ANGOLA 07:46

Mercury and Angola Telecom boost regional connectivity

Mercury and state-owned operator Angola Telecom have launched a new 100 Gbps broadband link in Restinga (Lobito, Benguela province), reported Mercado. Executed under the National Broadband Programme, the initial phase expands regional bandwidth and network reliability, with further backbone connections planned to enhance inter-regional connectivity. Mercury supplied the infrastructure and technical management for the deployment.

Inea adds support for Apple Pay and Google Pay on app
POLAND 07:45

Inea adds support for Apple Pay and Google Pay on app

Polish operator Inea announced that its customers can now pay using Apple Pay and Google Pay on its applications Inea and My Inea. The new option helps accelerate payments as customers do not need to insert their bank numbers during transactions.

Smith Micro Software's founding CEO takes back reins
GLOBAL 07:44

Smith Micro Software's founding CEO takes back reins

Bill Smith is returning to the helm at mobile products vendor Smith Micro, succeeding Tim Huffmyer as chief executive. Smith had served as chairman, president and CEO since the company's inception in 1982 until March 2026, when he transitioned into the executive chairman role. Smith Micro said Huffmyer has resigned to consider other occupational openings, but he will continue to sit on its board of directors. 

Oi shares delisted from stock exchange
BRAZIL 07:43

Oi shares delisted from stock exchange

The bankruptcy estate of Oi, under provisional continuation of operations, announced that B3 has officially cancelled the company's stock exchange listing (ex officio) following its bankruptcy declaration. Common and preferred shares (OIBR3 and OIBR4) are removed from B3's trading and central depository environment. Share ownership will now be managed directly through the books of the company's registrar, Banco do Brasil.

Sierra Leone government starts public education campaign to tackle AI and deepfakes
SIERRA LEONE 07:40

Sierra Leone government starts public education campaign to tackle AI and deepfakes

The government of Sierra Leone has begun a national artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake public education campaign to teach citizens to identify manipulated digital content and encourage the responsible use of emerging technologies, Calabasha reported. Led by the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) in collaboration with the ICT ministry and the ministry of information and civic education (MoICE), the two-phase plan covers all sixteen districts of the country. 

ITALY 07:32

Italy's Ops! Mobile migrates to TIM network

Italian MVNO Ops! Mobile has officially announced plans to migrate to the Telecom Italia (TIM) network from that of Vodafone Italia. In a short statement, the operator said all existing SIMs will be gradually migrated and new ones will be issued on TIM's network starting next month. It also promised a range of even more affordable offers, all at 5G speeds.

POLAND 07:32

Polcom to build new data centre in Skawina

Polish company Polcom plans to build its data centre in the town of Skawina outside Krakow, reports Puls Biznesu. The investment will amount to around PLN 150 million, for a capacity up to 40 MW. The data centre is planned to open in 2030. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:31

Sbermobile offers free 50GB bundle to customers with monthly deposit

Russian MVNO SberMobile, a subsidiary of Sber Bank, has offered free services to customers who deposit their monthly earnings in their Sber bank accounts. Every month, the customers will receive 50 GB and 300 minutes of calls. The offer is available when porting to SberMobile and activating the "For Professionals" plan. The promotion allows a user to save over RUB 7,500 annually on mobile services.

MONTENEGRO 07:28

Crnogorski Telekom rolls out fibre and MagentaTV promo

Montenegro's Crnogorski Telekom has introduced a limited-time promotional offer for new internet and TV customers, combining its fibre-optic network and MagentaTV packages at discounted rates with gifts and savings worth up to EUR 288. New subscribers to MagentaTV + Internet and Magenta 1 v5 packages can get larger bundles for the price of smaller ones over a 24-month contract - specifically, the L package for the price of M, and the XL package for the price of L. The L package includes a free Samsung Galax

KENYA 07:27

Kenyan mobile subscriptions rise 5% in Q4 to June

The number of active mobile subscriptions grew by 4.6 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter, reaching 88.0 million on 30 June, according to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). The surge raised the national mobile penetration rate to 165.0 percent from 146.3 percent in June 2025. The regulator attributed the subscription growth to targeted customer win-back promotional campaigns.

AUSTRALIA 07:25

Sharon AI signs long-term agreement for GreenSquare's SYD1 AI capacity

Australian data centre developer ands operator GreenSquare has signed a long-term customer contract with neocloud provider Sharon AI for the first stage of its SYD1 data centre campus in Western Sydney. Sharon AI is expected to use the capacity to deploy approximately 8,200 Nvidia Blackwell Ultra GPUs. Initial operations are targeted for the fourth quarter of 2026. The agreement provides GreenSquare with its first customer commitment at SYD1 and establishes the initial tranche of AI-ready capacity at the ca

SPAIN 07:21

Telefonica becomes official partner of FC Barcelona sporting complex

Telefonica has signed a partnership agreement with FC Barcelona to become an official partner of the football giant's new Espai Barça sporting complex. The five-year agreement gives Telefonica priority status for future technology projects to be carried out during this period at the facilities, which comprises the rebuilt Camp Nou stadium, the Palau Blaugrana and the Campus Barça.

GHANA 07:15

Telecel Ghana secures 5G spectrum license

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) awarded three spectrum lots in the 2.3 GHz band to Telecel Ghana to accelerate its 5G rollout and broaden mobile broadband capacity. Telecel said it secured all three lots it applied for in the band.

GERMANY 07:14

Ionos expands cloud portfolio with AMD encryption

European hosting provider Ionos has expand its cloud portfolio to include Secure Encrypted Virtualization and Secure Nested Paging technology. Ionos uses AMD SEV-SNP on the latest AMD Epyc Turin platform as the technological basis to provide the data protection solution. Following a successful beta phase, Confidential Virtual Machines (CVMs) are now available in the public cloud and can be deployed via both an API and the DCD (Data Center Designer). Ionos offers the data protection solution to organisations

JAPAN 07:13

RevComm selected for Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway private 5G trial

Japanese communications technology company RevComm has been selected as one of six companies participating in the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway's Open Innovation Challenge – Private 5G Open Lab programme. The programme, launched by Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway Company in partnership with open innovation platform AUBA, attracted 65 applications during its recruitment period between 6 April and 18 May 2026. Selected companies will begin demonstration projects sequentially from September.

BRAZIL 07:12

Anatel orders blocks on Voros Telecom, Elo Contact Centre after millions of spoofed calls

Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has ordered telecommunications operators to block traffic from two companies responsible for over 4.3 million fraudulent calls with altered origin numbers between September 2025 and June 2026, reported G1. The penalised entities are Voros Telecomunicacoes, which is accused of operating a clandestine telecom service, and ELO Contact Centre, which provides telemarketing services for TIM and violated rules by using non-standard numbers.

NETHERLANDS 07:10

VodafoneZiggo names Allinq and Circet to handle network management

VodafoneZiggo has named two partners for fixed network installation, management and development work. Allinq is in charge of the north and middle Netherlands areas, and Cirect will handle the south of the country.

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