Ethiopia cabinet approves draft data governance law
ETHIOPIA 08:58

Ethiopia cabinet approves draft data governance law

Ethiopia's Council of Ministers unanimously referred the draft National Data Governance Proclamation to the House of Peoples' Representatives, according to the Ethiopian News Agency. The legislation aims to advance the nation's digital transformation, safeguard data sovereignty, and enforce strict security protocols across both public and private institutions. By establishing technical standards for cross-system interoperability and data re-use, the framework will eliminate operational silos and modernize p

Inseego hands CTO brief to former Roku engineer Nick Lambourne
GLOBAL 08:53

Inseego hands CTO brief to former Roku engineer Nick Lambourne

Inseego has named Nick Lambourne as chief technology officer (CTO) to lead its engineering roadmap amid its pending takeover of Nokia's FWA business. Lambourne succeeds the outgoing Inseego CTO Vishal Donthireddy, who departs after more than 20 years with the company. Lambourne was previously CTO at the enterprise IoT vendor Particle, providing engineering oversight in the run-up to Digi International's acquisition of the developer in January. He has also held engineering and software-led roles at Roku, Aut

NTRA starts public awareness campaign for child Sim cards
EGYPT 08:53

NTRA starts public awareness campaign for child Sim cards

Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has rolled out field campaigns to raise public awareness of its Etmaen (Rest Assured) and Etmaen Ala El Akher (Rest Fully Assured) child SIM services, which launched in July to enhance children's online safety. Designed to protect young users from harmful content, the standard Etmaen service ensures safer web browsing by filtering out malicious websites, viruses, and online threats. The higher-tier Etmaen Ala El Akher service includes these security prote

Kenya Airways brings flight bookings to Safaricom OneApp
KENYA 08:51

Kenya Airways brings flight bookings to Safaricom OneApp

Kenya Airways (KQ) has partnered with Safaricom to bring direct flight bookings to Safaricom's more than 57 million subscribers through the operator's My OneApp platform. The integration allows travelers to search, book, and pay for flights on an app they already use regularly, simplifying domestic and international travel planning. To mark the rollout, travelers booking itineraries originating from Kenya can access promotional discounts of up to 15 percent on international routes and 10 percent on domestic

Deutsche Telekom adds Cloudflare security and connectivity products to B2B portfolio
EUROPE 08:37

Deutsche Telekom adds Cloudflare security and connectivity products to B2B portfolio

Deutsche Telekom has signed a strategic partnership with Cloudflare to expand the business customer portfolio to include the company's security and connectivity solutions. Under the agreement, the two companies are connecting their networks to gives European businesses access to Cloudflare's global cloud platform, and expertise and services of Deutsche Telekom. Thus, through the partnership, Cloudflare is further expanding its reach in the European market, while T-Systems is strengthening its portfolio for

Bitdefender and Aruba.it partner on sovereign EU cybersecurity for Italian firms
ITALY 08:36

Bitdefender and Aruba.it partner on sovereign EU cybersecurity for Italian firms

Bitdefender announced a strategic partnership with Italian cloud provider Aruba.it to host its GravityZone cybersecurity platform on the latter's EU-based infrastructure. The aim is to ensure that customer data, security events and telemetry remain within the European Union and are never transferred or processed outside the bloc.

Odido introduces cheaper ESPN package at EUR 4 per month
NETHERLANDS 08:32

Odido introduces cheaper ESPN package at EUR 4 per month

Dutch operator Odido is introducing a new option to watch the ESPN sports channels. The ESPN Basis pack costs EUR 3.99 per month for the four channels, including coverage of the top Dutch football league. Alternatively, customers can remain with the ESPN Compleet plan for EUR 12.50 per month including also the ESPN Watch app for mobile viewing and the ability to record and watch on-demand. The ESPN 1 channel will remain part of Odido's standard TV package at no extra charge. 

Deutsche Telekom deploys Titan.ium domain name system on Horizontal TelCo Cloud
GERMANY 08:31

Deutsche Telekom deploys Titan.ium domain name system on Horizontal TelCo Cloud

Deutsche Telekom has deployed the Domain Name System (iDNS) of Titan.ium on its Horizontal TelCo Cloud (HTC). Titan.ium iDNS provides an architecture for critical network services. The architecture complements Deutsche Telekom's cloud infrastructure. Going forward, Deutsche Telekom will be able to manage fixed-line and mobile iDNS services in one cloud-native solution. This simplifies operations and enables the company to introduce innovations faster across network domains, group senior vice president Core

KPN adds business mobile AI option for EUR 7.50 per month
NETHERLANDS 08:18

KPN adds business mobile AI option for EUR 7.50 per month

Dutch operator KPN is launching a business mobile AI service. Priced at EUR 7.50 per month and free the first two months, the Mobiel AI service can summarise calls, convert voicemails to text and recommend further actions. There is no need to use a separate AI app for call management, with the service drawing on KPN's investment in the voice AI company ElevenLabs. 

Airtel Malawi H1 revenue rises 34% as customer base expands 9%
MALAWI 08:09

Airtel Malawi H1 revenue rises 34% as customer base expands 9%

Airtel Malawi has reported a 33.8 percent increase in revenues to MWK 219.12 billion in the six months to 30 June from MWK 163.83 billion in H1 2025. The top line expansion was driven by a 9.3 percent increase in its customer base alongside a 21.9 percent rise in average revenue per user (ARPU). The rise in turnover was broadly based across segments, with data revenues climbing 46.0 percent increase, while voice and other service revenues both grew by 26.5 percent.

Axiata to pay first interim dividend of MYR 0.055 per share
MALAYSIA 08:07

Axiata to pay first interim dividend of MYR 0.055 per share

Axiata Group has declared a first interim dividend of 5.5 sen (MYR 0.055) per ordinary share for the financial year ending 31 December 2026. The dividend is tax-exempt under Malaysia's single-tier tax system. The ex-dividend date is 13 October, while shareholders entitled to the dividend will be determined as of 14 October. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on 29 October 2026.

Macra probes TNM and Airtel over data billing concerns
MALAWI 08:06

Macra probes TNM and Airtel over data billing concerns

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) has launched an investigation into TNM and Airtel Malawi following public complaints over rapid mobile data depletion. In a statement, the regulator confirmed it has noted growing consumer concerns across the country. Macra is currently auditing both operators' data charging and billing systems, usage records, and the accuracy of bundle deductions. The investigation aims to pinpoint the root causes of the issue and determine whether regulatory intervent

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:05

Cloud.ru announces new RUB 10 bln bond issue

Russian provider of cloud services and AI technologies Cloud.ru announced that it will issue a new series of exchange-traded bonds totaling at least RUB 10 billion with a maturity of 2.5 years. The bonds will feature a floating coupon rate, based on the Central Bank of Russia's key rate plus a spread of no more than 200 basis points. The order book is scheduled to open on 08 October.

SPAIN 08:04

Spain's Indra revamps top management

Spanish state-backed ICT group Indra, owner of satellite operator Hispasat, has overhauled its top management team, cutting the size of its management committee from 15 to 11 members ahead of the unveiling of a new strategic plan on 25 November. The reshuffle involves the departure of five senior executives and four internal promotions, alongside a consolidation of business units intended to simplify reporting lines and speed up decision-making.

INDIA 08:00

Apple Pay goes live in India

Apple has announced that its Apple Pay service is now available for users in India across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with support for Mac coming soon. The launch enabled Apple customers across India to pay in stores, in apps, and on the web at retailers of all sizes, without the need to type in PINs or use OTPs at checkout.

EUROPE 07:56

SES issues EUR 500 mln hybrid bond, launches tender offer to repurchase outstanding notes

Satellite operator SES announced a EUR 500 million hybrid bond issue, which will be used in part to refinance the EUR 500 million debt due on 04 November 2027. Under this eurobond offering, the company has agreed to sell senior unsecured fixed-rate notes due in 2031 with a coupon of 5.625 percent. The notes were priced at 99.667 percent of their nominal value. The operation coincided with the launch of a cash tender offer relating to the outstanding notes due in November 2027.

UNITED STATES 07:53

US court rejects MTN Group's attempt to block anti-terrorism claims

MTN Group has failed in its bid to overturn or immediately appeal against a US federal court ruling that permits Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) claims against it to move forward. MTN announced that the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York rejected its motions for reconsideration and interlocutory appeal in Zobay v. MTN Group. The decision clears the path for the Zobay case, alongside the related Long v. MTN Group lawsuit, to enter the discovery phase. Both parties will then have the opportunity

IRELAND 07:52

Virgin Media Ireland expands superfast broadband network

Virgin Media Ireland's superfast broadband is now available to more homes and businesses across Ireland than any other provider. Boosted by investment of more than EUR 1 billion since 2007, Virgin Media continues to expand its network across Ireland to deliver 10 Gbps capability to over one million premises. The company's Director of Consumer, Sarah Murphy, said reliable connectivity was a vital part of everyday life, and that Virgin Media was pleased to bring connectivity and entertainment to more homes an

INDIA 07:50

Replus Engitech to provide 1.5 GWh BESS capacity to Indus Towers

Replus Engitech, a subsidiary of HEG Advanced Materials, has signed an agreement with Indus Towers to explore the supply of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for telecom infrastructure in India. Under the terms of the deal, Replus will make available 1.5 GWh of dedicated BESS production capacity over a 2-year period. The capacity will support the energy requirements of Indus Towers' telecom infrastructure.

UNITED STATES 07:49

Comcast starts field trials of new Docsis 4 amplifier from Aurora Networks

Aurora Networks, a Vistance Networks business, is working with Comcast to progress field trials of a new cable broadband node aligned with the US carrier's Docsis 4 rollout. Comcast's trial of Aurora Networks' new Unified Docsis 4 Opti Max OM6180 node is currently underway. The node combines support for two duplex configurations available in the core Docsis 4 specification: full-duplex (FDX) and extended spectrum duplex (ESD).

ITALY 07:44

Fayollas replaces Mazza as Inwit director

Italian towers group Inwit said its board of directors has appointed Laurent Fayollas as non-executive director, replacing Rosario Mazza, who resigned earlier this month. Fayollas is president of hydrogen private equity asset manager Hy24, a joint venture between Ardian and FiveT Hydrogen. He has over 35 years of experience in the field of infrastructure and has developed an extensive network with major European strategic industrial and financial infrastructure players.

UNITED STATES 07:39

AMD announces acquisition of AI start-up World Labs

AMD has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AI model and research lab World Labs, boosting its ability to develop AP software, hardware and systems. Based in San Francisco and led by AI pioneer Dr Fei-Fei Li, World Labs develops spatial-intelligence models to create interactive 3D environments, and technology for robotic learning and simulation. The all-stock deal is worth around USD 8.2 billion and will close by end-2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

UNITED STATES 07:34

Boingo installs DAS network for underground parking facility in Chicago

Boingo Wireless has installed a new cellular network at the Millennium Garages underground parking system in Chicago. The neutral-host distributed antenna system (DAS) network will provide underground cellular connectivity across the 3.8 million sq ft system, which has over 9,000 parking spaces across four facilities.

UNITED KINGDOM 07:28

Maintel group revenue falls to GBP 45 million in H1

UK provider of cloud and managed communications services Maintel reported group revenue of GBP 45.2 million for the six months to 30 June 2026, in line with expectations, compared to GBP 46.5 million in H1 2025. Recurring revenue accounted for 70.4 percent of total revenue, compared to 74.3 percent in the year-earlier period. The drop in total revenue was the result of a small number of churned contracts, which offset 11.8 percent revenue growth and price increases, the company said.

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