Airtel Money, Baobab Bank enable mobile bank transfers
MADAGASCAR 06:58

Airtel Money, Baobab Bank enable mobile bank transfers

Airtel Money Madagascar and Baobab Bank Madagascar have finalised a partnership aimed at expanding access to digital financial services and accelerating financial inclusion across the country. Through this collaboration, the two institutions have launched an interoperable mobile banking service that allows customers to transfer funds between a Baobab Bank account and an Airtel Money wallet. The 24/7 service is fully operational and can be accessed securely through the proprietary My Baobab mobile applicatio

Italy's Eolo offers FWA at gigabit speeds for EUR 2 a day
ITALY 06:58

Italy's Eolo offers FWA at gigabit speeds for EUR 2 a day

Italian rural broadband specialist Eolo has launched a summer promotion for new users who sign up to its prepay fixed wireless access (FWA) plan at download speeds of up to 1 Gbps. The rate, called Eolo QuandoVuoiTu, is being promoted to new users with a reduced installation fee of EUR 25 for the antenna and Wi-Fi router instead of EUR 100 as well as a daily rate of EUR 2 instead of EUR 5 lasting until 15 September.

Beeline Russia migrates customer support to Minerva Knowledge
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 06:56

Beeline Russia migrates customer support to Minerva Knowledge

Russian operator Beeline has started transferring its customer support to a single expertise management system Minevra Knowledge. The system will bring together call centre workers, digital service channels and AI tools. Some 6,500 employees at call centres have already been transferred to the new platform.

Icasa sanctions Session Telecoms over numbering regulation violations
SOUTH AFRICA 06:54

Icasa sanctions Session Telecoms over numbering regulation violations

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has hit Session Telecoms Proprietary with sanctions following an investigation into number resource abuse.The regulatory action stems from a complaint lodged by MTN in April 2023. MTN alleged that Session Telecoms was misusing its allocated number resources to engage in illicit interconnect bypass operations. The complaint highlighted deceptive practices including calling line identification (CLI) manipulation, call refiling, and Sim-boxing. F

Germany's 1&1 introduces new HomeServer Wi-Fi 7 router for EUR 5 per month
GERMANY 06:51

Germany's 1&1 introduces new HomeServer Wi-Fi 7 router for EUR 5 per month

Germany's 1&1 is introducing a new generation of the HomeServer router based on the Fritz!Box 7620 for EUR EUR 4.99 per month. The price applies in combination with a 1&1 broadband plan, on top of a one-off activation fee of EUR 49.95. The latest generation router replaces the previous Fritz!Box 7520 model included in DSL plans for residential customers. The new router provides Wi-Fi 7 with speeds of up to 1,440 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and up to 688 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band.

Iraq signs agreement with SpaceX to launch Starlink internet services
IRAQ 06:49

Iraq signs agreement with SpaceX to launch Starlink internet services

Iraq has signed an official agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink satellite internet services, Iraqi News reported. The deal, finalised between the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) and Starlink, will legally regulate the rollout of low Earth orbit satellite internet across the country. 

Jio's quarterly profit jumps more than 9%, tops 285 million 5G subscribers in June
INDIA 06:48

Jio's quarterly profit jumps more than 9%, tops 285 million 5G subscribers in June

India's Jio Platforms posted operating revenue of INR 459.6 billion for its first quarter ended 30 June 2026, which represents an increase of 11.8 percent year-on-year. This increase was driven by continued gains in subscriber market share, organic ARPU growth and scale up of digital services, Jio said. Quarterly net profit was INR 77.6 billion, up 9.2 percent year-on-year, while EBITDA jumped 15.1 percent to INR 208 billion. The EBITDA margin also increased to 53.3 percent from 50.8 percent one year earlie

Helios Towers pledges USD 150 mln to expand Senegal infrastructure
SENEGAL 06:47

Helios Towers pledges USD 150 mln to expand Senegal infrastructure

Helios Towers has committed to a USD 150 million investment in Senegal aimed at expanding mobile network coverage nationwide, Ecofin reported. The initiative was announced following a high-level meeting between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Helios Towers Group CEO Tom Greenwood. In a statement, the Senegalese presidency noted that the commitment reinforces the country's ambition to make digital technology a driver of economic transformation and inclusion, for the benefit of communities nati

Cote d'Ivoire approves Starlink launch, Cybastion data centre at US diplomatic visit
COTE D'IVOIRE 06:43

Cote d'Ivoire approves Starlink launch, Cybastion data centre at US diplomatic visit

During a diplomatic visit to Abidjan, US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank R. Garcia announced that the Core d'Ivore government has given approval to Starlink to provide satellite internet nationwide, with a primary focus on bridging the digital divide in remote and rural communities. During his first official trip to Africa, the Assistant Secretary visited Cote d'Ivoire from 15-16 July where he announced that US firm Cybastion has received formal authorisation from the Ivorian governme

HKT to launch 3.2Tbps AI Data Centre Interconnect Superhighway service in Hong Kong
HONG KONG 06:22

HKT to launch 3.2Tbps AI Data Centre Interconnect Superhighway service in Hong Kong

HKT has announced plans to roll out its 3.2Tbps AI Data Centre Inter-connect (DCI) Superhighway service in Hong Kong. The deployment is designed to enable AI infrastructure providers and institutions to access computing resources across multiple data centres for AI workloads.

Singapore issues voluntary transparency guidelines for AI chatbots
SINGAPORE 05:46

Singapore issues voluntary transparency guidelines for AI chatbots

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has published voluntary transparency guidelines for organisations deploying consumer-facing generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, introducing a standardised "Chatbot Info Card" intended to disclose a chatbot's capabilities, limitations, safety measures, data practices and complaint channels. The guidance is designed to support greater transparency and informed use of AI services while allowing organisations flexibility in how they implement

Australian government outlines AI consumer safety priorities
AUSTRALIA 05:45

Australian government outlines AI consumer safety priorities

The Australian government has outlined a package of AI consumer safety measures that includes plans for a legislated Digital Duty of Care, further privacy reforms and new consumer protections, as part of its broader National AI Plan. The package spans several government departments and is intended to strengthen oversight of AI across consumer services, workplaces and the public sector. The department of communications will lead work on legislation requiring AI companies to incorporate safety by design and p

AUSTRALIA 05:43

Australia consults on proposed changes to telecoms equipment regulation

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to telecommunications equipment regulations, including changes to customer equipment labelling requirements and two technical standards. The regulator is seeking feedback on extending record-keeping requirements for equipment compliance from two years to seven years, limiting grandfathering arrangements for mobile phones, and requiring compliance with the latest industry standard for emergency

AUSTRALIA 05:41

Next Capital agrees to acquire Fujitsu's Australian data centre business

Australian private equity firm Next Capital has signed an agreement to acquire Fujitsu's Australian data centre business, with completion expected later this year, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals. The transaction covers five operational data centres in Australia, comprising facilities at Homebush and Greystanes in New South Wales, Noble Park in Victoria, Eight Mile Plains in Queensland and Malaga in Western Australia. Fujitsu confirmed that its North Ryde data centre in Sydney is no

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:39

LG Uplus adds combined e-book and digital subscription to Udoc platform

LG Uplus has launched a bundled digital reading subscription on its Udoc subscription platform, combining Kyobo Book Centre's "sam" e-book subscription service with the Moazine digital magazine service. The operator said the offering is the first combined e-book and magazine subscription package launched by a South Korean mobile operator. It is designed to provide access to both services under a single subscription rather than requiring separate subscriptions.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:37

Naver Cloud partners HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering on AI cloud platform

South Korean internet giant Naver Cloud and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) have signed an agreement to jointly develop a cloud and AI environment tailored to the shipbuilding industry. The companies said they will build an AI and cloud platform optimised for HD KSOE's design and production operations, with the collaboration later expanding to include next-generation software-defined vessel (SDV) platforms and physical AI technologies.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:36

KT launches SE Asia roaming promotion with Grab partnership

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched a promotional roaming package for customers travelling to Taiwan and Southeast Asia during the summer holiday season, alongside a partnership with ride-hailing and delivery platform Grab. The promotion runs until 31 October and covers Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. KT's new Southeast Asia roaming package is priced at KRW25,000 and includes 3GB of data and 30 minutes of voice calls for seven days. After the data allowance has been used, cus

JAPAN 05:34

KDDI to co-manage consortium for location-based XR content distribution

KDDI will jointly operate a new cross-industry consortium aimed at developing standards and distribution infrastructure for location-based entertainment (LBE) and extended reality (XR) content in Japan. The Location-Based Experiences Consortium (LBEC), which is scheduled to launch on 28 July, will be jointly managed by KDDI and Styly. The consortium brings together 24 organisations from the telecommunications, property, transport, media, retail, finance and XR sectors, including Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Mizuho

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:33

SK Group chair warns AI memory shortage could become geopolitical

SK Group chairman and Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman Chey Tae-won has warned that the global shortage of AI memory chips is becoming severe enough for governments to intervene on behalf of domestic industries, according to Korea Herald, citing an industry briefing at the sidelines of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Jeju Forum. Chey said demand for AI memory is expected to significantly outpace supply through 2027 despite planned capacity expansions. 

AUSTRALIA 05:31

Activeport signs GOIP to Global Edge platform under three-year agreement

Australian vendor Activeport has signed international carrier GOIP Globalnet to its Global Edge platform, under a three-year agreement that will allow GOIP to purchase Direct Internet Access (DIA) and Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) services across Australia. GOIP will use the platform to automate the purchasing, provisioning, billing and management of network services for its enterprise customers in Australia. The company said it intends to expand Global Edge beyond Australia, enabling GOIP to automate addi

JAPAN 05:29

NTT West satellite and AI leak detection project recognised by Japan's Digital Agency

NTT West said a water leak detection project in Wakayama City using satellite imagery and artificial intelligence has been recognised by Japan's Digital Agency as an example of the use of new digital technologies in the public sector. The project was carried out by NTT West in partnership with Wakayama City, Toa Grout Industry and Higashi Nihon Leak Detection. It combined satellite-based leak detection technology developed by AstERRA with AI and digital field inspection tools to identify leaks across the ci

AUSTRALIA 05:27

Victoria proposes new powers over social media and AI platforms

The Victorian state government in Australia has announced plans to introduce legislation that would make it easier for families to bring negligence claims against social media and artificial intelligence companies over psychiatric harm suffered by children, while also giving the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) new powers to require platforms to identify anonymous users accused of online vilification. Under the proposed reforms, the government will remove the current legal threshold requir

GLOBAL 05:25

Nozomi Networks joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing

Nozomi Networks has joined Anthropic's Project Glasswing initiative, which focuses on using AI to identify software vulnerabilities in operational technology (OT), Internet of Things (IoT) and cyber-physical systems (CPS). Project Glasswing brings together critical infrastructure operators and software providers to apply AI models to defensive vulnerability discovery, with the aim of identifying and mitigating security weaknesses before they can be exploited.

PAKISTAN 04:56

Zong deploys 5G-ready Indoor Building Solution at Islamabad airport

Zong has deployed a 5G-ready Indoor Building Solution (IBS) and a dedicated Customer Facilitation Desk at Islamabad International Airport. The project was rolled out in partnership with the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The project is designed to eliminate cellular signal dead zones caused by the airport's heavy concrete and glass structure.

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