Zimbabwe launches first rural AI and digital skills hub with UNDP and Uncommon.org
ZIMBABWE 08:17

Zimbabwe launches first rural AI and digital skills hub with UNDP and Uncommon.org

The Zimbabwean government has launched an artificial intelligence, digital and innovation hub at Nyamuroro vocational training centre in Gokwe Nort in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Uncommon.org. It will provide young people with hands-on training in coding, AI and digital innovation. It is the ministry of ICT's first rural AI digital innovation hub and will give local youths access to computers, digital skills, AI, coding and innovation resources.

Starlink launches shared internet beta for local hosts
GLOBAL 08:16

Starlink launches shared internet beta for local hosts

SpaceX's Starlink has launched a beta programme that is designed to let property owners and local operators share a single satellite internet setup with nearby users in return for income. The company's US website is inviting hosts at sites such as apartment complexes, campsites, cafeterias and event venues to apply.

Iliad fintech Stancer launches special offer for Free Pro customers
FRANCE 08:11

Iliad fintech Stancer launches special offer for Free Pro customers

Stancer, the Iliad subsidiary specialising in digital payment services, has launched a special offer reserved for the customer base of French sister company Free Pro, Iliad's brand in the B2B market segment. Under the collaboration, Free Pro's new and existing customers can now take advantage of Stancer's expertise through a personalised business review. Alongside this complimentary audit, Stancer is encouraging new sign-ups by waiving commission charges on transactions during the first two months following

Yielder wins ICT managed services contract at Skal Biocontrole
NETHERLANDS 08:08

Yielder wins ICT managed services contract at Skal Biocontrole

Yielder has won a multi-round European tender to provide ICT managed services for Skal Biocontrole, the Dutch agency overseeing the organic food sector. Yielder will provide a service desk and end-user support, work station management and Microsoft 365 services. Identity & access management, network management, server and storage administration, infrastructure and platform services, technical application management and IT service processes are also part of the contract.

NOS Sport open to more commercial cooperations
NETHERLANDS 08:04

NOS Sport open to more commercial cooperations

Dutch public broadcaster NOS is open to working more with commercial channels on sports coverage, and leaving more of the market to private channels, according to Xander van der Wulp, editor in chief for NOS Sport, in the paper Algemeen Dagblad. The NOS is taking a less commercial approach to the market and not bidding for all sports rights anymore. Its channel NPO 3 is also moving to no fixed programming schedule, so it has space to show uninterrupted sports without becoming a dedicated sports channel, Van

MaxLinear debuts 10G PON gateway chip with future proof architecture
GLOBAL 07:59

MaxLinear debuts 10G PON gateway chip with future proof architecture

MaxLinear has announced its latest silicon entry in the PON home gateway segment. Debuting at Network X 2026, MaxLinear's Topaz system-on-chip (SoC) targets 10G PON broadband deployments and future fibre architectures, combining hardware and software for internet access, intelligent power management, low-latency packet processing, AI network diagnostics, and security into a single form factor.

JioHotstar expands into MENA via StarzPlay partnership
MIDDLE EAST 07:53

JioHotstar expands into MENA via StarzPlay partnership

Indian streaming platform JioHotstar has expanded into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) through a partnership with StarzPlay as it targets the region's substantial South Asian diaspora. JioHotstar will operate as a dedicated streaming hub within the StarzPlay app and website, offering Indian originals, television programming, films and reality shows. The launch pairs JioHotstar's multilingual content catalogue with StarzPlay's regional distribution network and established market presence.

Vodafone Empresas debuts Red Infinity SME offers
SPAIN 07:51

Vodafone Empresas debuts Red Infinity SME offers

Vodafone Spain (Zegona) said its B2B unit Vodafone Empresas has launched Red Infinity Secured Plus, a new SME offering that bundles a range of communication services into a single package. The plan combines fibre optic internet, two static IP addresses, backup and enhanced connectivity, unlimited mobile internet at maximum possible speeds and a virtual PBX for EUR 166.34 a month.

UAE's E& rebrands to Etisalat
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 07:41

UAE's E& rebrands to Etisalat

The UAE operator E& is celebrating 50 years of operations by reverting to its founding brand name, Etisalat. The company announced that the historic name will replace the E& branding adopted four years ago.

Open Fiber, ENEA unveil replicable smart village model
ITALY 07:35

Open Fiber, ENEA unveil replicable smart village model

Italian wholesale operator Open Fiber and energy agency ENEA have unveiled a replicable "smart village" model developed in Pitigliano (Tuscany) following a three-year pilot that produced fifteen digital applications for small municipalities. The initiative, dubbed "Open-air laboratory for the development of sustainable digital villages 2023–2026", was carried out with the local council and scientific backing from the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) and the Smarter research centre at

Google backs 890MW of new nuclear power in US with Constellation Energy deal
UNITED STATES 07:34

Google backs 890MW of new nuclear power in US with Constellation Energy deal

Google announced an agreement with Constellation Energy to invest in nuclear power in the US. The agreement is expected to bring 890MW of additional nuclear capacity on to the PJM Interconnection grid serving large parts of the northeast and Midwest US, supporting Google's data centres as well as the wider population. The 20-year power purchase agreement will enable investments in new equipment and technology at 11 Constellation-owned nuclear units in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

Telefonica Germany expands 5G and fibre networks to Kasseedorf, Wald-Michelbach, Grosshartmannsdorf
GERMANY 07:31

Telefonica Germany expands 5G and fibre networks to Kasseedorf, Wald-Michelbach, Grosshartmannsdorf

Telefonica Germany has expanded the 5G and fibre-optic networks to Kasseedorf, Wald-Michelbach, and to Grosshartmannsdorf in the district of Mittelsachsen. In Kasseedorf, Telefonica has put a new 5G site into operation, while in Wald-Michelbach it has built a new 5G site. Telefonica has expanded the Fibre-to-the-Home (FttH) network for 630 households in Grosshartmannsdorf, providing speeds of up to 1 Gbps.

ITALY 07:09

Genexis, Connecting Project team up for Italian broadband offering

Genexis and local telecommunications system integrator Connecting Project have joined forces to launch a turnkey Connectivity-as-a-Service offering for Italy's broadband market, combining the Genexis Beam HX30 Wi-Fi gateway with cloud-based customer premises equipment management, zero-touch provisioning and local implementation support.

IRELAND 07:01

Irish govt appoints first AI Sectoral Champions

The Irish government has appointed the country's first two AI Sectoral Champions - Siobhan Noble of Carne Group and Shane McGibney of Kerry Group. They will work with government agency Enterprise Ireland to promote the responsible adoption of AI technology, provide sector-specific advice on AI opportunities and challenges, highlight emerging trends, and support engagement between government and industry. The appointment of the AI Sectoral Champions is a key commitment of the National Digital and AI Strategy

UNITED STATES 06:59

Paramount completes Warner takeover, plans unified streaming platform in time

Consumers can expect "greater innovation" from the new media company Skydance, bringing together Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery. That includes "significant improvements" to its direct-to-consumer streaming products, which will "unify into a single service over time", Skydance confirmed in an announcement on the closing of the merger.

ITALY 06:53

Eolo revamps FTTH and FWA offer

Italian fixed wireless broadband provider Eolo has launched a new range of FTTH and fixed wireless access offers, replacing the Eolo Casa portfolio with new plans called Eolo Wi-Fi (FWA) and Eolo Fibra (FTTH), together with value-added options. The Eolo Wi-Fi tariff comes with FWA speeds at up to 100 Mbps (download) and 20 Mbps (upload) plus a Wi-Fi 7 router for EUR 24.90 a month and no activation fee.

GLOBAL 06:45

Apple to launch smart home hub, works with LG on peripherals - report

Apple is set to unveil a new smart home hub and has worked with LG Electronics to develop related accessories, Bloomberg reported. The products, including a smart doorbell and thermostat, will be part of an ecosystem of devices that work with Apple's new smart home hub, unnamed people with knowledge of the matter said. The Apple devices are set to be introduced on 13 October.

UNITED KINGDOM 06:35

Kcom launches new eSIM service for customers

Kcom, Hull, UK-based telecoms provider, has launched a new eSIM service for consumer and business customers. The Kcom eSIM offers unlimited UK mobile calls and data on a flexible monthly rolling contract, at a discounted price of GBP 16 per month for existing customers. Neil Bartholomew, Kcom managing director, said the launch of the eSIM service allows customers to get their broadband and mobile from a "trusted local provider". 

GLOBAL 06:24

Nscale appoints new member to Board of Directors

UK-based cloud AI platform Nscale has appointed Amy Banse to its Board of Directors. She is an experienced corporate executive and board member, and will also serve as Chair of the Compensation Committee. She currently sits on the boards of On Holding, Lennar and Adobe, and previously served on the boards of Nextdoor, Anchor and Quantifind. Nscale founder and CEO Josh Payne said Banse would bring significant governance experience to the board.

SENEGAL 06:15

Senegal's ARTP consults on future regulation for emerging sectors

Senegalese telecom regulator ARTP has launched a wide-ranging public consultation focused on emerging sectors. Stakeholders are invited to share their views on the role of regulation in removing barriers to investment and promoting competition in the short, medium and long term. The topics covered by the consultation include satellite networks, m-payment services, M2M and IoT applications, data centres, cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence. Responses to the consultation are expected by 21 Octobe

ASIA 05:56

Easterra rebrands following growth in Asia-Pacific connectivity

Dutch connectivity provider Easterra has launched a new corporate identity, including a new logo, website and the positioning "Trusted. Even Here.", following growth in its Asia-Pacific business. Easterra said connectivity orders in the Asia-Pacific region during the first half of 2026 were 56 percent higher than the total recorded for the whole of 2025. Orders for point-to-point Layer 2 connectivity on its own network were 86 percent higher than the full-year 2025 figure.

AUSTRALIA 05:54

CDC valuation broadly flat at AUD 18.45 bn as capacity pipeline reaches 4.2 GW

Australian data centre operator CDC's independent valuation was broadly unchanged at AUD 18.45 billion at 30 September, according to an update from shareholder Infratil. The valuation fell by AUD 78 million from AUD 18.528 billion at 30 June, with the latest figure representing the midpoint of an assessed range of AUD 17.4 billion to AUD 19.6 billion. Infratil's 49.69 percent interest in CDC was valued at AUD 9.168 billion, down from AUD 9.213 billion at the end of June.

AUSTRALIA 05:52

Australian telco complaints fall 10.8% but TIO referrals remain elevated

Complaints made directly to Australian telecommunications providers fell by 10.8 percent to 748,501 in the 2025–26 financial year, according to new data from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), while the annual proportion of complaints escalated to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) increased slightly. The proportion referred to the TIO rose to 6.9 percent during the financial year, from 6.6 percent in 2024–25. However, the latest quarterly data shows the rate falling from

AUSTRALIA 05:51

Telstra expands Aura Network with Perth-Sydney fibre route

Telstra has launched a Perth-Sydney route on its Aura Network, expanding its terrestrial fibre infrastructure between Western Australia and the eastern states and providing additional connectivity to international markets. The operator said the route is the longest on the Aura Network and is intended to support demand from organisations in Western Australia for connectivity to computing infrastructure, cloud services and other data-intensive applications.

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