Raxio appoints general manager for Uganda
UGANDA 09:29

Raxio appoints general manager for Uganda

Raxio Group has appointed Dennis Kahindi as general manager for Uganda. Kahindi has over 20 years of technology and telecommunications leadership at Huawei, Microsoft, Oracle, Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Airtel Uganda. Kahindi said he was drawn to Raxio because of its dedicated goal of building a pan-African digital infrastructure platform at an unprecedented scale.  As governments and businesses increasingly prioritize keeping critical data and digital services secure within their borders, advanced

Brazil's Avanza appoints CFO
BRAZIL 09:28

Brazil's Avanza appoints CFO

Brazilian telecom holding group Avanza Participacoes, which integrates operators Altarede, Amo and K2 Telecom, appointed Daniel Mangueira Lopes as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment coincides with efforts to consolidate the group's regional operations across the Southeast and assess strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to expand its footprint across B2C, B2B, wholesale, and digital services. He brings over 20 years of leadership experience across financial management, corporate restr

Estonian operators upgrade SIMs for new mobile ID standards
ESTONIA 09:27

Estonian operators upgrade SIMs for new mobile ID standards

Estonian operator Elisa said that Estonian mobile operators will begin a gradual upgrade of SIMs supporting the Mobile-ID service to bring the service in line with the new electronic identity requirements of the European Union. To continue using Mobile-ID, the existing SIMs with Mobile-ID support must be replaced with a new one no later than 19 May 2027.

Tech Mahindra, I-Hub QTF to jointly develop trapped-ion quantum computing capabilities in India
INDIA 09:25

Tech Mahindra, I-Hub QTF to jointly develop trapped-ion quantum computing capabilities in India

Tech Mahindra has signed a partnership deal with I-HUB Quantum Technology Foundation (I-HUB QTF), a technology hub hosted by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune, to support the development of India's indigenous trapped-ion quantum computing capabilities. I-HUB QTF is developing a full stack 20 qubit quantum computer based on trapped-ion platform.

Fusion Connect appoints CFO as Interim CEO
UNITED STATES 09:23

Fusion Connect appoints CFO as Interim CEO

Fusion Connect, US provider of managed communications, cloud and connectivity solutions, announced the appointment of CFO Brian McClinntock as Interim CEO with immediate effect. He takes over from Bill Wignall, who has been CEO since 2024 and is leaving to pursue other interests. McClintock will work with Fusion Connect's management to implement the operating plan approved by the Board. 

Ukraine launches new consultation universal telecoms law
UKRAINE 09:17

Ukraine launches new consultation universal telecoms law

Ukrainian telecommunications regulator NKEK has published a revised draft law on universal telecommunications services and launched new public consultations. According to the regulator, the draft law brings Ukrainian legislation closer to the norms of the EU telecom code. The proposal is aimed at eliminating gaps identified during the practical application of the Law on Telecommunications; ensuring the availability of universal telecommunications services for all consumers;  increasing the transparency of t

Cape Verde sees drop in internet subscriptions in Q1
CAPE VERDE 09:16

Cape Verde sees drop in internet subscriptions in Q1

Data released by the Multisectoral Economy Regulatory Agency (ARME) reveals a 4 percent year-over-year decline in total internet subscriptions in Cape Verde during Q1 2026 to 511,702. Mobile internet dipped 16.4 percent, while fixed broadband grew 12.9 percent. Despite the decline in mobile subscriptions, phone-based access still accounts for 86 percent of the overall market.

Spark's Skinny Jump broadband service helps over 100,000 homes
NEW ZEALAND 09:16

Spark's Skinny Jump broadband service helps over 100,000 homes

Spark New Zealand's Skinny Jump not-for-profit broadband service has provided New Zealand homes with access to around 418 million GB of data since launch in 2016. The value of the subsidised broadband was over NZD 9.1 million in FY25 alone. Skinny Jump provides an affordable home broadband connection and free wireless modem to struggling households. More than 100,000 homes have accessed the service over the last 10 years, with the programme currently connecting around 35,000 homes.

TowerCo of Africa hands over new telecom site to MTN Uganda in Gulu
UGANDA 09:16

TowerCo of Africa hands over new telecom site to MTN Uganda in Gulu

TowerCo of Africa (TOA) Uganda has handed over the Layibi telecommunications site in Gulu district to MTN Uganda, expanding mobile network infrastructure in northern Uganda. The site has completed every necessary technical preparation and is ready for integration into MTN's live network. It will boost network capacity and reliability, improving mobile coverage and access to digital services for local residents, businesses and surrounding communities. According to TOA, the project highlights its ongoing part

Somali government plans national data centre
SOMALIA 09:09

Somali government plans national data centre

Somalia is planning a new national data centre to upgrade the country's digital infrastructure and improve public service delivery, Dawan reported, citing state minister for communications Ahmed Osman Dirie. He said that Somalia's technology sector continues to advance but a centralised facility is needed to handle growing data storage demands, enhance service reliability and support youth-led technological innovation.

O2 survey shows 14% of music fans have purchased fake tickets
UNITED KINGDOM 09:03

O2 survey shows 14% of music fans have purchased fake tickets

Virgin Media O2 and the UK government have joined force to urge the public to 'Stop! Think Fraud' before buying resale music gig tickets. This comes ahead of new major UK tours by stars such as Bon Jovi, The Weeknd and Ariane Grande this summer. New research from O2 shows that music fans lost GBP 150 million to ticket fraud in the last year, with 18-24 year olds at the highest risk of falling victim to a ticket scam. 

Telia Estonia offers insurance from cyber threats
ESTONIA 09:01

Telia Estonia offers insurance from cyber threats

Telia Estonia, in cooperation with the insurance company LHV Kinlustus, has introduced insurance from cyber threats for its customers. The service compensates private clients for damages caused by cyber fraud and other digital threats. Cyber insurance is an add-on to Telia's Turvavork Kodu cyber-protection service, which protects the security of private clients' home internet connections. 

UNITED STATES 08:56

TDS Telecom lifts FY capex budget to accelerate fibre roll-out

US operator TDS has increased its capital expenditure budget for this year to accelerate its FTTH network roll-out. The company now expects to spend USD 625-675 million this year, or around USD 75 million more than its forecast in February, and connect 250,000 to 300,000 more addresses to the fibre network in 2026. In the second quarter, TDS added 66,000 marketable fiber service addresses and 15,100 residential fibre subscribers. 

JAPAN 08:55

NTT Docomo and Samsung validate AI-driven service degradation predictor with potential 6G use cases

NTT's mobile network NTT Docomo has trialled an AI-driven service degradation predictor for cellular sites in partnership with Samsung Electronics. The study deploys a newly developed AI-RAN tool that works at the user level as opposed to actioning a single configuration across all cellular activity at each cell.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:52

Octopus close to deal to acquire TalkTalk's wholesale business - report

UK telco TalkTalk is preparing to enter advanced about the sale of its wholesale network, PlatformX Communications (PXC), with Octopus Investments, which manages the Fern Trading broadband infrastructure group, reports Sky News. Octopus is believed to have beaten off competition from private equity firm Epiris, which had been working on a potential deal for several months with PXC chairman Tom O'Hagan.

TAIWAN 08:41

Google Cloud launches Google Security Operations in Taiwan Region

Google Cloud has launched Google Security Operations in the Google Cloud Taiwan Region. Google Security Operations is an intelligence-driven and AI-powered security operations platform designed to boost cyber defense capabilities, enabling agentic AI defense for Taiwanese organizations. The service is now available in Taiwan, allowing organizations to keep and process security logs and related data within the Taiwan Region.

BELGIUM 08:39

Digi Belgium denies payment problems after report of unpaid debts

Digi Belgium has over EUR 4 million in outstanding unpaid bills. Furthermore, its joint venture with Citymesh, Insky, pays around three-quarters of its bills late, according to a report from the paper HLN based on debtor lists. It owes the most to wholesale network partner Proximus, followed by the state social security, and another ten creditors are awaiting payment. Digi has denied any problems, but acknowledged some disputes with various suppliers. 

AFRICA 08:38

NuRAN Wireless increases series A financing to CAD 8 mln after Nasdaq request, settles debt

NuRAN Wireless has increased its previously announced Series A convertible preferred share financing from CAD 6.5 million to CAD 7.6 million. This follows a request from the Nasdaq Stock Market regarding the company's pending listing application. Under an amended subscription agreement, the institutional investor has expanded its commitment to CAD 7.6 million. Consequently, the board raised the authorised cap on series A convertible preferred shares from 1.7 million to 2.0 million shares, up to CAD 8.5 mill

GERMANY 08:28

Q.beyond AI deployment expenses dent FY outlook

German IT services provider Q.beyond said expenses to deploy Artificial Intelligence are impacting its outlook for the fiscal year 2026. The company now expects FY revenues between EUR 176 million and EUR 180 million, below its previous target range of between EUR 182 million and EUR 190 million. It predicts EBITDA of between EUR 3 million and EUR 7 million, compared with between EUR 10 million to EUR 16 million expected previously.

MALDIVES 08:17

Zyxel deploys staff Wi-Fi coverage at JW Marriott's five-star Maldives resort

Zyxel Networks has implemented over 100 Wi-Fi access points and smart managed switches to support staff at JW Marriott's luxury resort in the Maldives. JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa also commissioned Zyxel's Nebula cloud management platform to optimise its network configurations, driving workforce productivity in one of the Maldives' premier resort destinations. JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa is a five-star hotel pairing idyllic views of the Indian Ocean with private pools, beach villas, and extensiv

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 08:13

Kakao workers approve new wage deal with 6.3% pay hike

Korean internet group Kakao has reached a pay deal with unions, after a three-month dispute. The deal including a 6.3 percent rise in annual pay and KRW 3 million (USD 2,100) bonus was approved in a vote by members, the union told Yonhap news agency. 

JAPAN 08:06

Rakuten returns to net profit in Q2 as fintech business expands

Rakuten reported its first net profit in six years in the second quarter, supported by a resilient e-commerce business in Japan and improved profitability from financial services. Group revenue rose 11.6 percent year-on-year to JPY 665.5 billion, led by 27.0 percent growth from the fintech segment. EBITDA increased 11.7 percent to JPY 115.3 billion, and the net result was a profit of JPY 27.2 billion. 

SPAIN 08:02

Inveready and Mayoral take control of Catalan MVNO Parlem

Spanish investment funds Inveready and Global Portfolio Investments, the holding company of fashion brand Mayoral, have taken majority control of Catalan MVNO Parlem following a debt restructuring deal. A general shareholders' meeting approved all of the board's proposals, including a EUR 17.5 million debt-for-equity conversion that left Inveready's stake at 49 percent and a EUR 7.95 million capital hike that meant Mayoral retained a 20 percent stake.

SOUTH AFRICA 07:58

MultiChoice's DStv discontinues 4 channels in latest line-up overhaul

MultiChoice South Africa LicenceCo is cutting four channels from its DStv bouquet on 16 September, MyBroadband reported. M-Net Movies 1, kykNET Lekker, Mzansi Bioskop and Mzansi Music will cease broadcasting at 23:59 hrs, although content from these channels will be redistributed to other DStv offerings. A spokesperson said the cuts are part of a broader line-up overhaul that includes renaming several SuperSport channels from 19 August.

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