Foldable iPhone to launch with limited stock after Apple pushes producers on quality standards - report
GLOBAL 10:38

Foldable iPhone to launch with limited stock after Apple pushes producers on quality standards - report

Apple is unlikely to have significant stock available for the first foldable iPhone, industry sources told Nikkei Asia. Production of the new phone is currently limited to only a "few hundred" units a day, mainly due to the company's extremely high quality control standards, the report said.

Vipps adds AI product comparison assistant 'Shoppe' to app
NORWAY 10:37

Vipps adds AI product comparison assistant 'Shoppe' to app

Norwegian mobile payment service provider Vipps has announced the launch of an assistant called 'Shoppe' that uses artificial intelligence to enable customers to compare prices before they buy items. This follows trials last year during the 'Black Month' promotional period and Christmas itself. Shoppe retrieves product information from PriceRunner, which compares products and prices from over 1,200 online stores in the Norwegian market, as well as from retailers that share information directly with Vipps.

EU phone repairability scores queried in Right to Repair Europe's investigation
EUROPE 10:22

EU phone repairability scores queried in Right to Repair Europe's investigation

Right to Repair Europe, a policy advocacy coalition focused on making it easier to repair consumer devices, has published an analysis of an EU labelling policy that requires mobile handset OEMs to rate the repairability of their devices. Smartphones and tablets on sale in the EU have included a mandatory repairability score since June 2025, Right to Repair said, with OEMs required to publish information such as pricing for replacement parts to get higher grades. The score uses an A to E scale and should be

Devoteam announces senior appointments in Cloud Platforms division
EUROPE 10:19

Devoteam announces senior appointments in Cloud Platforms division

IT services and tech consulting group Devoteam has made a number of changes within its Cloud Platforms division, led by Valon Rexhepi. Constantinos Raptis has been promoted to a new role in the Google Cloud business unit after being appointed group managing director of Google Cloud. This expands his previous responsibilities, which covered the Google Cloud ecosystem in the Benelux region. Michelle Cauwels succeeds Raptis in the role he leaves vacant.

Odido matches KPN and VodafoneZiggo on cash flow margin, but growth remains limited
NETHERLANDS 10:16

Odido matches KPN and VodafoneZiggo on cash flow margin, but growth remains limited

Dutch operator Odido has a very specific strategy and wants to show that it can not only compete but also achieve good results. For now it's only half-way there, with acceptable margins but not much underlying growth beyond inflation. Without a stronger growth strategy, its plans for an IPO may remain on the shelf, unless it chooses a profile as a dividend stock.

Eltel becomes Telenor Norway sole service contractor with potential for EUR billion revenue over 11 years
NORWAY 10:15

Eltel becomes Telenor Norway sole service contractor with potential for EUR billion revenue over 11 years

Eltel has announced an agreement to become Telenor Norway's sole supplier of contracting services and expects this to generate revenue of over EUR 475 million between 2026 and 2031. With its two three-year extension options, the deal could extend to eleven years with a potential contract value of EUR 1 billion altogether. Telenor said it is moving away from a multi-contractor model to a single strategic partner with comprehensive, nationwide responsibility for deliveries. This will simplify collaboration, r

Claro Colombia-Azteca deal poses 'significant' vertical risks - CRC
COLOMBIA 10:11

Claro Colombia-Azteca deal poses 'significant' vertical risks - CRC

Colombia's communications sector watchdog CRC has published a technical opinion warning of the "significant" vertical risks posed by Claro's proposed acquisition of wholesale fibre provider Azteca Comunicaciones. Earlier this year, Claro said it intended to acquire the telecommunications assets of Azteca Comunicaciones Colombia and Total Play Comunicaciones Colombia, owned by Mexican conglomerate Grupo Salinas. 

MTN Uganda supports Sprint for Lwakataka as official payments partner
UGANDA 09:43

MTN Uganda supports Sprint for Lwakataka as official payments partner

MTN Uganda Mobile Money announced its support for the upcoming Sprint for Lwakataka, joining the motorsport community as the official payments partner for the event scheduled for 20 September at Garuga. The Sprint marks Ponsiano Lwakataka's 25 years in motorsport, celebrating a career that has made him one of Uganda's most recognizable rally drivers.

Ghanaian government swears in new board to lead AT Ghana
GHANA 09:42

Ghanaian government swears in new board to lead AT Ghana

Ghana's ICT ministry said it has inaugurated a new board of directors for Airtel Ghana and PPL Net Ghana, the company behind the AT Ghana brand. Airtel Ghana merged with Tigo in October 2017 to form AirtelTigo. The government took it over in 2021 and it rebranded as AT in 2023. The new board is intended to strengthen governance and revitalise the nation's telecoms.

Zain Kuwait achieves 3 Gbps in 5G-Advanced six-carrier aggregation test
KUWAIT 09:41

Zain Kuwait achieves 3 Gbps in 5G-Advanced six-carrier aggregation test

Zain Kuwait has completed the country's first six-carrier aggregation test, reaching peak download speeds of 3 Gbps. With 5G traffic already surpassing 70 percent of total network volume, Zain said it continues to invest in next-generation technologies to boost real-time performance and support future digital demands. Beyond speed enhancements, the technology enables a smoother transition of existing spectrum from 4G to 5G, allowing Zain to maximize network efficiency as data demand grows.

MTN to work with University of Ghana on skills development
GHANA 09:38

MTN to work with University of Ghana on skills development

MTN Ghana and the University of Ghana announced a new strategic partnership focused on advancing digital skills, artificial intelligence (AI), and industry-ready talent. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was announced at an event that also served as the launchpad for the 2026 MTN Ghana Tɛkyerɛma Pa Hackathon, an innovation challenge designed to equip youth with the practical skills needed to develop inclusive tech solutions for real-world problems.

Registered Mexican lines top 80 mln at start of September - CRT
MEXICO 09:30

Registered Mexican lines top 80 mln at start of September - CRT

Mexico's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) announced that 80.9 million of the country's mobile lines had been successfully registered at the start of September, equivalent to 67.4 percent of the total. In the latest phase of the mandatory registration process launched earlier this year, over 9.5 million prepaid lines ending in 1 were linked to an individual or business by 03 September, around 83 percent of the estimated total.

KENYA 09:09

Digital Realty expands East Africa hub with 6.4MW Nairobi 2 data centre

Digital Realty has opened its 6.4MW Nairobi 2 data centre (NBO2), expanding its campus alongside Nairobi 1 (NBO1). The launch coincides with iColo's transition to its parent Digital Realty's brand across Kenya and Mozambique, to underline the platform's global reach.

EUROPE 08:59

Sopra Steria integrates VMRay's malware analysis into SOC operations across France and Norway

IT services and consulting group Sopra Steria has shared details of its alliance with German software vendor VMRay, a specialist in malware and phishing analysis. VMRay's platform complements Sopra Steria's cybersecurity services in France and Norway, where it processes nearly 1,000 suspicious files every month within the group's security operations centres. The first clients to take advantage of this integration include a major French industrial group.

GLOBAL 08:58

Nokia launches mobile core demo environment to help carriers try out emerging software features

Nokia is introducing an early access initiative that enables a trial run of emerging mobile core software applications from the Finnish vendor, including AI-driven services, automation and frontier enterprise use cases. Nokia's Mobile Core Early Access initiative provides a live-hosted environment to accelerate planning, validation and adoption of upcoming core software innovations. The platform is available to registered service providers and enterprises across Nokia's global operating footprint, following

NETHERLANDS 08:57

KPN leads telecom ads reach in Q2; Ziggo and Hollandsnieuwe campaigns gain ground

KPN achieved the highest marketing reach among Dutch telecom operators in the second quarter, with a peak of 35 percent in May and 31 percent in June. Odido recovered to a reach of 31 percent in May and 27 percent in June, as it resumed marketing following its data breach early in the year. At the same time around 27-30 percent of consumers said they did not see any of the telecom brands' advertising. 

SPAIN 08:52

Movistar Spain offering free WiFi 7 router upgrade to selected subs

Movistar Spain (Telefonica) has started offering free equipment upgrades to selected existing customers, reports website Banda Ancha, citing customer notifications. According to the report, fibre and convergent subscribers are now being invited to upgrade their router to the latest WiFi 7 model at no extra charge via the Mi Movistar customer services app.

BAHRAIN 08:45

STC Bahrain launches Bayan contact centre able to handle Gulf Arabic nuances

STC Bahrain has launched its Bayan digital contact centre, using native, dialect-aware Arabic processing for voice and chat. Bayan replaces legacy rules-based systems with advanced voice agents, real-time agent support and automated sentiment analytics. STC claims it is Bahrain's first fully integrated contact centre tailored specifically for Gulf Arabic nuances, adding that it automates up to 70 percent of routine enquiries and reduces average handling times by up to 30 percent.

NETHERLANDS 08:40

Odido hires Jilles Limburg as new Enterprise CCO

Dutch operator announced Jilles Limburg as the new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for its Enterprise arm from 14 September. He replaces Martijn Teekens who is stepping down after 23 years with the operator previously known as T-Mobile. Teekens helped build up the Enterprise organisation and will support the management transition. 

ITALY 08:37

WindTre launches sub-EUR 5 'winback' offer with 220GB

Italian operator WindTre has launched a 'winback' plan in its Go-branded range targeted at lapsed customers that comes with 250GB of data for under EUR 5 a month, reports Mondo Mobile Web, citing SMS sent to users. The rate, called WindTre Go 220 XXS 5G, includes unlimited minutes to all national landline and mobile numbers plus 50 SMS to all national numbers as well as 220GB of data at fastest possible 5G speeds for EUR 4.99 a month.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:26

Megafon launches white-label power banks with Qi2

Russian operator Megafon has expanded its StellarWay private-label device lineup, introducing support for the next-generation Qi2 wireless charging standard in its branded power banks. These magnetic power banks attach securely to compatible smartphones, enabling cable-free charging while on the go. 

GLOBAL 08:25

Arm unveils CSS for Mobile 2 developers system with new GPU chipset and CPU system

Arm is rolling out an updated mobile developers' platform that pairs agentic AI tooling with AI-native graphics, underpinned by its latest-generation GPU chip architecture and CPU cluster as part of a single mobile compute solution. The Arm CSS for Mobile 2 platform forms part of the Arm Compute Subsystems (CSS) offering, comprising pre-integrated Arm subsystems that encompass compute resources, interconnects, and system IP. Aside from the updated hardware, CSS for Mobile 2 also leverages continued Arm inve

ITALY 08:24

Sky Italia gives away EUR 100 voucher to new Wifi subs

Sky Italia has relaunched promotion to persuade existing TV subscribers to sign up to its 'Sky Wifi' fixed broadband service. Under the offer running until at least 20 September, customers who activate a Sky Wifi plan will receive a free EUR 100 Amazon voucher as well as lower monthly payments.

GREENLAND 08:22

Tusass announces Enhanced Satellite Connectivity Project for Greenland

Telecoms operator Tusass said it will be able to provide more robust and stable internet connections under the Enhanced Satellite Connectivity Project for Greenland. It was launched at Eutelsat's ground station there in the presence of European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Greenlandic prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The more resilient digital infrastructure will boost security and preparedness. Eutelsat said the EU's support shows its commitmen

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