Swedish regulator finds Telia compliant with emergency call relay rules
SWEDEN 12:27

Swedish regulator finds Telia compliant with emergency call relay rules

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said it has found Telia Company to be compliant with the rules for transmitting emergency calls, following a review that started last year. The watchdog was concerned that the shutdowns of Sweden's 2G and 3G networks would prevent some mobile phones from being able to reach the emergency number 112, even though they were using 4G.

Canalink invests over EUR 1 mln in Fuerteventura subsea cable
SPAIN 12:13

Canalink invests over EUR 1 mln in Fuerteventura subsea cable

Canalink announced a EUR 1.24 million investment to secure rights to use two-fibre optic links needed to deploy a new submarine cable branch connecting Costa Calma and Puerto del Rosario on the island of Fuerteventura. The Tenerife-based neutral operator said the branch will link the southern part of the island to its Base 4 cable system via a submarine bifurcation unit, with onward connectivity through Reintel's terrestrial fibre network.

Elisa takes part in Finnish Border Guard drone detection trial
FINLAND 12:11

Elisa takes part in Finnish Border Guard drone detection trial

Elisa said it is taking part in a pilot project with the Finnish Border Guard (Rajavartiolaitos) and Sensofusion for drone detection in southeast Finland.  Sensofusion is providing the drone detection system and Elisa is supplying the digital infrastructure. The three parties will each be responsible for their own costs. The trial period runs until 30 September this year but the scheme could be extended.

AI Mills plans network of small modular data centres in Netherlands
NETHERLANDS 11:47

AI Mills plans network of small modular data centres in Netherlands

The Dutch company AI Mills is seeking investors to support the construction of a distributed network of small AI data centres around the country. The company said the modular data centres offer a more flexible option for businesses and organisations looking for access to AI computing power and sovereign hosting in compliance with EU regulations.

Amper buys critical comms firm Teltronic for up to EUR 225 mln
SPAIN 11:45

Amper buys critical comms firm Teltronic for up to EUR 225 mln

Spain's Grupo Amper said it has signed a binding agreement with private equity fund manager Nazca to acquire Zaragoza-based critical communications specialist Teltronic for up to EUR 225 million. The purchase price consists of a fixed amount of EUR 155 million and a maximum earn-out of EUR 45 million, subject to the achievement of a series of targets. Amper has also agreed to assume EUR 25 million of Teltronic's debt.

Vodacom Congo staff take part in emergency response volunteer training
CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 11:39

Vodacom Congo staff take part in emergency response volunteer training

Vodacom Congo employees have completed a three-day intensive emergency response training as part of the Vodafone Foundation's 'Instant Network Mission – DRC Hub' initiative, TechreviewAfrica reported. This programme equips local volunteers with the skills needed to deploy and manage vital connectivity during humanitarian crises. The training from 05-07 May brought together around 20 Vodacom employees.

MainMoney introduces palm-based biometric identification for payments in DR Congo
CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 11:34

MainMoney introduces palm-based biometric identification for payments in DR Congo

MainMoney launched a palm-based biometric payment system in Kinshasa, Wearetech reported. It allows users to make payments without a bank card or mobile phone, using the palm of their hand as a unique identifier for biometric authentication. The system relies on "palm vein" technology, which analyzes the internal vein pattern of the hand to identify each user.

Du demonstrates industrial AI platform with Al Gharbia Pipe Company
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11:28

Du demonstrates industrial AI platform with Al Gharbia Pipe Company

Du has announced a partnership with Al Gharbia Pipe Company (AGPC), an Abu Dhabi-based producer of longitudinally submerged arc welded (LSAW) steel pipes, to deploy Industrial AI Vision at its manufacturing operations in the UAE. The co-developed Industrial AI Vision Platform enables more intelligent and automated manufacturing operations using artificial intelligence-based quality inspection, enhanced traceability, and optimised decision-making. They will hold an interactive offline demonstration using syn

ETSI publishes common test specification for next generation emergency networks
EUROPE 11:16

ETSI publishes common test specification for next generation emergency networks

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has published a technical specification to facilitate interoperability testing in next generation emergency telecoms services. The TS 103 480 specification acts as a common test methodology to ensure compatibility of emergency systems from different suppliers and in different markets, with the aim of facilitating network-agnostic access to critical emergency networks in use across Europe and further afield. Key components include end-to-end interop

Airtel Tanzania's vocational skills service VSOMO becomes training authority's official platform
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 11:13

Airtel Tanzania's vocational skills service VSOMO becomes training authority's official platform

Airtel Tanzania has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) to scale the Airtel VSOMO digital education platform to improve more young Tanzanians' vocational skills and job prospects. Their enhanced agreement places Airtel VSOMO as VETA's official online vocational platform. Airtel Tanzania MD Charles Kamoto said the partnership reflects his company's commitment to inclusive digital transformation.

Moroccan govt signs deal with Huawei to expand telemedicine infrastructure
MOROCCO 11:05

Moroccan govt signs deal with Huawei to expand telemedicine infrastructure

Morocco's ministry of health has partnered with Huawei Morocco and Dott Medical to modernise primary healthcare through telemedicine, Wearetech reported. Their agreement signed at Gitex Future Health Africa focuses on deploying digital infrastructure, remote consultation platforms and upgrading medical equipment to improve rural access. Morocco is gradually expanding universal health coverage and efforts to reduce disparities in access to treatment. The country has about seven doctors per 10,000 inhabitants

Jordanian telecoms regulator orders blocks on pornography websites
JORDAN 11:00

Jordanian telecoms regulator orders blocks on pornography websites

Jordan's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission has announced that they had blocked all pornography websites from being accessible in the country to protect citizens from harmful content and exploitation, AFP reported.

ALGERIA 10:51

Algerian govt and telecoms regulator discuss ways to improve coverage on main road networks

Algerian authorities have ordered telecom operators to strengthen mobile coverage along strategic highways or face potential penalties, Ecofin reported. A meeting on 06 May chaired by ICT minister Sid Ali Zerrouki with the head of the Regulatory Authority for Posts and Electronic Communications (ARPCE) reviewed the state of telecommunication networks and service quality across the country. It focused particularly on coverage and service quality along the East-West Highway, after the expiry of deadlines prev

GLOBAL 10:41

Qualcomm becomes premier member in Linux Foundation-hosted open DU/CU project

Qualcomm has been named as the latest premier member of the Ocudu Ecosystem Foundation, a Linux Foundation-hosted collaboration focused on making key Open RAN components more interoperable and secure. Qualcomm's senior director for technical standards, Doug Knisley, joins the foundation's governing board. The elevated membership is expected to strengthen Ocudu's leadership, and supports the wider ecosystem in its bid to develop carrier-grade software backed by reference and validation architectures to spur

BRAZIL 10:39

Hugo Baeta takes helm at Nokia Brasil

Nokia has announced Hugo Baeta as its new General Manager for Brazil. He takes over from Rafael Mezzasalma, who is departing after 14 years with the company. Baeta brings over 30 years of experience in the Latin American technology sector, having previously led Nokia's Mobile Networks business and sales for South America since 2021. His background includes management roles at Nortel Networks and over 15 years as chief sales officer at Cisco.

UNITED STATES 10:38

NTIA launches Spectrum.gov portal

The US National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has launched a dedicated web portal for wireless spectrum policy resources and updates, with the aim of spurring US leadership ahead of 6G standardisation at the 2027 World Radiocommunications Conference. The new Spectrum.gov portal is now live after being unveiled at the 2026 CTIA Summit by the US Department of Commerce's assistant secretary for telecoms Arielle Roth. The platform is tailored to the needs of industry stakeholders and

BRAZIL 10:36

Huawei to modernise Cemig power grid with private LTE

Cemig, the electric utility for the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, is undertaking a digital transformation to modernise its vast and critical power infrastructure, which includes over 700,000 kilometres of distribution networks serving 90 million consumers. To address this, Cemig has selected Huawei's eLTE Private Network Solution for electric power for a high-capacity telecommunications network spanning the entire state, managed centrally from their control centres.

POLAND 10:35

Plus sells new Huawei smartwatches

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has started sales of new smartwatches from Huawei in its shops. The Huawei Watch Fit 5 is available for PLN 599 (PLN 1 plus twelve monthly payments of PLN 49.83 each). The Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro costs PLN 949 (PLN 1 plus twelve monthly payments of PLN 79 each).

ICELAND 10:34

Advania contributes to Siminn AI and personnel event

Siminn said it hosted personnel and training managers from various companies at its HQ on 07 May to discuss artificial intelligence and its impact on employee training and skills development. One of the contributors was Advania, whose AI director Thordur Ingi Gudmundsson and HR specialist Anna Lotta Michaelsdottir discussed 'Training people for a world that updates every day'. Icelandic airport operator and aviation control company Isavia's project manager Julia Hroenn Gudmundsdottir gave a presentation abo

ICELAND 10:19

Syn Q1 EBITDAaL surges 45% amid higher core business sales and cost containment

Icelandic operator Syn said its performance in the first quarter of 2026 exceeded its expectations and reflects an ongoing turnaround in its operations. Higher core business revenue and targeted cost containment supported a 45 percent surge in EBITDaL. Syn's Q1 revenue rose by 3.6 percent year on year to ISK 5.46 billion, or by 6.5 percent when adjusted for the impact of transferring its Radio Access Network to the Sendafelagid RAN joint venture with Nova at the end of 2025. Syn says first quarter revenue g

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 10:19

Paramount+, DSports to air 2026 World Cup across Latin America

Paramount+ and Latin American sports channel DSports (Vrio Corp) have announced a deal to broadcast all 104 matches of the 2026 Fifa World Cup across Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay. The agreement will deliver more than 900 hours of live programming, including round-the-clock coverage via the DSports, DSports 2, and DSports+ channels as well as on-the-ground reporting teams in the tournament's host countries.

CZECH REPUBLIC 10:03

O2 Czechia starts campaign on parental controls for mobile internet

O2 Czech Republic, in cooperation with the O2 Foundation, started a new campaign focused on controls for mobile internet use by children. The operator will offer tips and tools for parents on safe behavior on the internet, setting rules and better management of screen time. The information will be available on the My O2 app as well as a new website. O2 customers also get a 25 percent discount on a monthly subscription for the Elin.ai application, focused on child protection online and safer use of social ne

BRAZIL 10:00

Brazil moves ahead with BRL 2.7 billion credit package for TV 3.0

Brazil's Ministry of Communications (MCom) is moving forward with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the World Bank (IBRD) to secure up to BRL 2.7 billion (USD 500 million) in international financing. This funding, already approved by Cofiex, aims to accelerate the implementation of TV 3.0 in Brazil. The ministry said this initiative will provide broadcasters with dedicated credit lines to modernise their operations and transition to the new generation of open television, which promises improved

UNITED KINGDOM 10:00

Yondr acheives RFS status for third London data centre

Yondr Group has reached the first Ready for Service (RFS) milestone for the third data centre on its 100MW London campus in Slough. This comes 15 months after the groundbreaking for the 40MW data centre in early-2025, and 12 months after RFS was achieved on its 30MW data centre on the campus in April 2025.

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