Orange Romania launches SaferPhone mobile connectivity pack for children's first smartphone
ROMANIA 07:50

Orange Romania launches SaferPhone mobile connectivity pack for children's first smartphone

Orange Romania has launched SaferPhone, a connectivity package aimed at children receiving their first smartphone. The package combines a mobile subscription, smartphone instalment options, device security and parental controls.

Zain KSA deploys Nokia Deepfield to boost network efficiency and performance
SAUDI ARABIA 07:49

Zain KSA deploys Nokia Deepfield to boost network efficiency and performance

Nokia announced that Zain KSA has deployed Nokia Deepfield Cloud Intelligence across its network, spanning more than 100 cities in Saudi Arabia. The deployment provides Zain KSA with real-time, end-to-end visibility, facilitating faster troubleshooting, enhanced service assurance, and a more resilient digital infrastructure across the country.

Vodafone Germany starts to market Fritz!Box Wi-Fi 7 router with fibre plans
GERMANY 07:47

Vodafone Germany starts to market Fritz!Box Wi-Fi 7 router with fibre plans

Vodafone Germany has started to market the new Fritz!Box 5630 router, which replaces the previous Fritz!Box 5530 model, in combination with GigaZuhause broadband plans. Customers can rent the router for EUR 6.99 per month or purchase it for EUR 159.90. The Fritz!Box 5630 combines Wi-Fi 7 with fibre-optic connections, and Vodafone said all its fibre routers will come with Wi-Fi 7 from now on. 

Starlink to launch satellite internet services in Bosnia and Herzegovina
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 07:44

Starlink to launch satellite internet services in Bosnia and Herzegovina

SpaceX's Starlink service will launch in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the coming weeks following the official issuance of an internet provider licence by the Communications Regulatory Agency (RAK) to Starlink Director Rebecca Slick Hunter. The regulatory approval follows months of negotiations and the local incorporation of Starlink BH.

Portuguese telecom prices fall for third month in August
PORTUGAL 07:43

Portuguese telecom prices fall for third month in August

Portuguese telecommunications prices fell 0.2 percent month-on-month and 4.3 percent year-on-year in August, marking a third consecutive monthly decline. According to Eurostat figures published by Anacom, Portugal achieved the largest year-on-year price reduction across all 27 EU states, directly contrasting the broader EU average increase of 2.6 percent. Over the past 12 months, Portugal registered an average rate of change of -2.6 percent, the second-largest drop in the EU behind Austria (-3.7%), while De

Motorola signs up López, Goldoni and Pilgrim as brand ambassadors
GLOBAL 07:43

Motorola signs up López, Goldoni and Pilgrim as brand ambassadors

Motorola has expanded its presence in women's football by signing a one-year partnership with footballers Vicky López, Eleonora Goldoni and Alayah Pilgrim. As brand ambassadors, the players will support fan engagement and community initiatives across Europe and the Middle East, Turkey and Africa.

Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Germany reach close to 30 million households with high-speed internet
GERMANY 07:38

Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Germany reach close to 30 million households with high-speed internet

Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone Germany cover close to 30 million households with high-speed internet as of August. Telekom said it installed 222,000 additional fibre-optic connections during August. As a result, 14.1 million households and businesses now have the option to use FTTP plans providing up to 2 Gbps speeds. Telekom also covers 38 million households with speeds up to 100 Mbps, and around 33 million of those are able to access up to 250 Mbps.

MTC expands 5G network across more towns
NAMIBIA 07:36

MTC expands 5G network across more towns

Namibian operator MTC is scaling its 5G network footprint across Namibia following its initial 2025 launch, bringing high-speed connectivity to Grootfontein, Mariental, Okahandja, Otjiwarongo and Tsumeb. Under the second phase of its 5G deployment, MTC is strengthening network capacity and expanding reach to meet growing traffic demand. This phase includes deploying nineteen new sites across nine regions: Erongo (8 sites), Kavango West (4 sites), and one site each in //Kharas, Kavango East, Khomas, Kunene,

MTS launches 5G services on LTE bands in Chelyabinsk
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:34

MTS launches 5G services on LTE bands in Chelyabinsk

Russian operator MTS has launched 5G services on its current LTE spectrum bands in the city of Chelyabinsk. The operator uses the 2,100 MHz band for this purpose, and 5G services are available in several municipal districts across the city. Earlier, MTS had launched its 5G services in 18 cities, including Moscow, St Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Kazan and Ufa. 

Deutsche Telekom reaches record 57.7 TB data traffic in first Oktoberfest weekend
GERMANY 07:33

Deutsche Telekom reaches record 57.7 TB data traffic in first Oktoberfest weekend

Deutsche Telekom said it has reached a new record for Oktoberfest data traffic, with a total of 57.7 terabytes (TB) carried on its network during the first weekend of the event this year, up 18 percent year-on-year. In total, 50.9 percent of the data was transmitted through the 5G network, up from 40 percent last year.

Lifecell grows VoLTE user base
UKRAINE 07:33

Lifecell grows VoLTE user base

Ukrainian mobile operator Lifecell said that its VoLTE user base has increased 2.4 times year-on-year, reaching 2.79 million. The share of voice traffic generated by subscribers over 4G is also rising: currently, 40 percent of voice traffic on the Lifecell network is carried via VoLTE technology, an increase of 11 percentage points compared to March (29%). The operator records over 15 million VoLTE calls daily, 2.2 times more than last year. 

Nothing debuts USD 399 Headphone (1) Pro with triple drivers
GLOBAL 07:22

Nothing debuts USD 399 Headphone (1) Pro with triple drivers

Nothing has announced the launch of the Headphone (1) Pro, a premium over ear model priced at USD 399 in the US and with a similar design to the original Headphone (1). The release coincides with the appointment of South Korean boy band BTS member V as the company's global brand ambassador, joining artists including Charli XCX and Milli.

INDIA 07:15

CtrlS taps Ciena to build five metro optical networks connecting nine data centres in India

CtrlS Datacenters has selected Ciena to build five metro optical networks connecting nine data centres across Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi and Noida. The networks are designed to provide up to 100 Tbps of aggregate capacity as part of a managed optical fiber network deployment for a hyperscale cloud provider.

SAUDI ARABIA 07:07

NTT Docomo Business and STC partner on Komatsu IoT equipment service in Saudi Arabia

NTT Docomo Business and STC Group have launched an IoT connectivity solution for Komatsu construction equipment in Saudi Arabia, ensuring compliance with the country's local telecommunications regulations. Komatsu's construction machinery operates across Saudi Arabia, where the company is expanding its connected services via Komtrax, a telematics and remote monitoring system that wirelessly captures real-time operational data. Through data analytics and predictive maintenance, the platform provides visibili

EUROPE 07:02

Vertiv expands Slovakia production capacity to meet demand for AI infrastructure

Vertiv announced a major expansion of its Nove Mesto nad Vahom campus in Slovakia to help meet rising customer demand across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). This expansion follows recent facility expansions in Ireland, Italy, Croatia, Malaysia, Mexico and the United States. Together, these investments enhance Vertiv's capacity to support cloud, enterprise, colocation, and AI-driven infrastructure worldwide.

UZBEKISTAN 06:59

Uzbekistan, China's APT Satellite sign deal to expand satellite connectivity

Uzbekistan and APT Satellite Company (Apstar) agreed to expand cooperation in satellite communications and digital infrastructure, with APT Satellite signing a cooperation agreement with Uzbekistan's Uzsat during ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026 in Tashkent, reports Trend. This was reported in a statement by the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan.

ITALY 06:52

TIM debuts 'Priority 5G' premium connection service

Telecom Italia (TIM) has officially launched a paid service that prioritises mobile data traffic during periods of network congestion, such as concerts and major sporting events, following the WiFi Priority premium fibre tier activated earlier this year. The 5G Priority service, which is available on 5G-compatible devices in areas reached by TIM's 5G network, allows paying users to access faster connections even in heavy traffic conditions.

JORDAN 06:50

Zain Jordan extends discounted offer for military retirees

Zain Jordan has renewed its partnership with the Economic and Social Association of Retired Servicemen and Veterans to continue delivering tailored mobile services and exclusive benefits to military retirees. Under the agreement, Zain will continue offering dedicated promotions for military retirees and veterans. Packages feature unlimited calls and high-speed mobile data for a monthly fee of JOD 6.50 which can be deducted directly from their pension payments. Through this renewed initiative, Zain reinforce

SRI LANKA 06:49

Dialog Axiata, Ruhuna Uni, Chakra Labs ink AI agritech deal

Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata, the University of Ruhuna and Chakra Labs have entered into a partnership through Dialog's Govi Mithuru platform to collaborate on agricultural research and technology development. The partnership combines academic research, digital technologies and industry expertise to develop applications for Sri Lanka's agriculture sector.

MALAYSIA 06:39

Quill, China Mobile plan joint AI, data centre projects in Malaysia

Quill Group and China Mobile International Malaysia have agreed to jointly explore AI, digitalisation and data centre opportunities in Malaysia. The partnership aims to address the regional demand for AI workloads, cloud computing, and big data applications by combining international connectivity with local real estate expertise.

GLOBAL 06:35

SpaceX completes Starship mission to launch first Starlink V3 satellites

Starlink has launched the first 26 of its V3 satellites, which offer ten times the capacity of its current generation. The launch was on the first completed mission of parent company SpaceX's new Starship rocket, which completed its first flight into Earth's orbit. The 'Super Heavy' rocket offers greater capacity to support faster deployment of the new satellite fleet, and will also be used in future by Nasa to send astronauts to the moon. 

UNITED STATES 06:32

Samsung commits USD 1 bln to Helix for AI infrastructure expansion

Samsung has committed USD 1 billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure, an AI infrastructure company formed by KKR, providing additional long-duration capital for the development of data centres, power, connectivity and related infrastructure. The commitment builds on more than USD 10 billion of capital committed to the Helix strategy at its launch by founding investors including KKR, the Kuwait Investment Authority, Nvidia and Vistra. Helix said the additional funding will support infrastructure projects serv

KAZAKHSTAN 05:57

Beeline Kazakhstan launches Starlink Mobile's Direct to Cell connectivity

Beeline Kazakhstan, a subsidiary of Veon Group, jointly with Starlink Mobile, has launched satellite mobile connectivity using Direct to Cell technology, according to a statement by the Ministry of AI and Digital Development of Kazakhstan​. The service will allow users to access selected communication services on smartphones outside the coverage of terrestrial mobile networks.

PHILIPPINES 05:47

Mynt secures cornerstone investor commitments for proposed PHP 92 billion IPO

Mynt, the parent company of Philippine mobile wallet and digital financial services platform GCash, has filed its Red Herring Prospectus for its proposed initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the Main Board of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). The filing follows pre-effective approval from the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a Notice of Approval from the PSE, with investor roadshows now under way ahead of the expected pricing of the offering. Mynt also reports that commitme

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