Senegal adopts Wave mobile payments at public health facilities
SENEGAL 08:22

Senegal adopts Wave mobile payments at public health facilities

Senegal's health ministry and mobile money provider Wave have teamed up to digitize payments across all public health facilities. Health Minister Ibrahima Sy announced that the rollout aims to modernize hospital services, secure financial flows, and simplify the patient experience. The government plans to eventually make digital payments the standard across the entire national health system.

T2 installs packet switches from local provider
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:19

T2 installs packet switches from local provider

Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, has started installing packet  from a local provider, reports Vedomosti. The PCRF switch from the company Bercut is used in Murmansk, Pskov and Petrozavodsk. 

Kenya CA seeks public views on cable installation guidelines
KENYA 08:18

Kenya CA seeks public views on cable installation guidelines

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is seeking public feedback on the draft technical and procedural guidelines for installation and maintenance of cable telecommunication infrastructure, 2026. These rules are designed to standardize practices, address persistent challenges in the sector, including service interruptions, inconsistent installation practices and safety risks linked to poorly executed infrastructure works.

Amazon France announces EUR 15 bln investment plan
FRANCE 08:14

Amazon France announces EUR 15 bln investment plan

Amazon will invest EUR 15 billion in its French operations over the three years to 2028, creating more than 7,000 permanent jobs. The company said this represents its largest investment to date in the country, and highlighted the benefits for consumers and the local economy from the planned opening of four new distribution centres between 2026 and 2027. In addition, the investment plan will continue to support the digital transformation of existing operations, particularly with the integration of robotic an

Extreme Networks adds agentic network management to Platform One suite
GLOBAL 08:12

Extreme Networks adds agentic network management to Platform One suite

Extreme Networks' enterprise and multi-tenant network management suite, Extreme Platform One, is getting prompt-driven agentic AI functionalities in an upcoming feature update. Available from Q3, the new Extreme Agent One tool applies AI reasoning to live context and operational insights extracted from enterprise networks, the company said.

MTN Nigeria partners UBA and Redtech to expand mobile money merchant payment access
NIGERIA 08:09

MTN Nigeria partners UBA and Redtech to expand mobile money merchant payment access

United Bank for Africa (UBA), Redtech and MTN Nigeria's MoMo PSB have launched a payment interoperability partnership that expands cardless payment access for consumers and merchants across Nigeria. With this development, MTN customers can make payments directly from their mobile money wallets at participating UBA merchant locations using the "Pay with MoMo" feature on RedPay POS terminals. In addition they can also visit any UBA branch to make withdrawals and deposits from and into their MoMo accounts. For

Russian operators restrict mobile services in Moscow for Victory Day parade
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:05

Russian operators restrict mobile services in Moscow for Victory Day parade

Russian operator Beeline has sent its customers messages warning that mobile internet services and SMS services will be restricted in the city and region of Moscow from 05 to 09 May, reports Vedomosti. Representatives of the operator confirmed the information. The other operators MTS, Megafon, Yota and T2 sent out similar messages, according to the report. Operators recommend using Wi-Fi and VoLTE services instead. The restrictions are part of security measures for the military parade and related events for

NTRA hosts training on telecom customer experience management
EGYPT 08:02

NTRA hosts training on telecom customer experience management

Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) hosted a training course to explore the quality of telecommunications services and key performance indicators, along with regulatory considerations. The course attended by 38 participants from different countries also discussed practical approaches to managing customer experience and handling escalated complaints.

Transtelecom tests AI anti-bullying solution
KAZAKHSTAN 08:00

Transtelecom tests AI anti-bullying solution

Kazakhstan operator Transtelecom (TTC) has introduced Protector AI, a tool for digital monitoring in schools. The system analyses images from video surveillance cameras to help prevent bullying and aggression and support a safe educational environment. The solution is currently tested under a pilot project at a school in the Kostanay region and is planned to expand to other locations in future. 

Pepephone debuts online handset store
SPAIN 07:56

Pepephone debuts online handset store

Spanish operator Pepephone, a MasOrange brand, has launched a dedicated online store for customers to acquire a smartphone in single payments or monthly interest-free instalments. Anyone who has been with the operator more than four months can acquire a handset from a dynamic catalogue that will be constantly updated with different brands and product ranges, said the operator.

Norlys names former Siemens Denmark CEO to board of consumer services division
DENMARK 07:53

Norlys names former Siemens Denmark CEO to board of consumer services division

Danish telecoms and energy group Norlys has announced the appointment of Jukka Pertola to the board of directors of its consumer services division, replacing Ulf Lund, who moved to TV2 last December. Pertola is chairman of the board of directors of companies such as GN Group, Cowi and Siemens Gamesa Denmark. His previous roles include CEO of Siemens Denmark until 2017, and chairman of the board of insurer Tryg from 2018 until 2026.

Lumen buys Alkira for USD 475 mln to drive expansion in data centre networking
UNITED STATES 07:34

Lumen buys Alkira for USD 475 mln to drive expansion in data centre networking

Lumen Technologies has agreed to buy the programmable networking specialist Alkira to help expand its business in the data centre interconnection market. Alkira's software can programme and orchestrate connectivity across Lumen's fibre network as well as other assets, helping customers scale up bandwidth as needed for their AI and other cloud workloads. The takeover for USD 475 million cash was announced alongside Lumen's Q1 results and follows the group's recent exit from the consumer internet market. 

GERMANY 07:34

Schwarz Digits leads EUR 57 mln Series A round in quantum computer start-up eleQtron

Schwarz Digits, the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group, has led a Series A financing round of EUR 57 million by eleQtron, a developer of ion trap-based quantum computers spun off from the University of Siegen in 2020. The university said other investors in the Series A round included the EIC Fund of the European Innovation Council, venture capital (VC) firm Ankaa Ventures, laser equipment specialist Precitec, the development banks NRW.Bank and IFB Innovationsstarter, and existing investors such as

SPAIN 07:31

Telefonica to buy Lineox from Asterion for EUR 80 mln - report

Telefonica has agreed to acquire Spanish telecommunications firm Lineox from infrastructure fund Asterion for around EUR 80 million, according to sources cited by Expansion, with the deal expected to be signed in the coming days. Lineox operates microwave radio links used to connect mobile towers in areas not covered by fibre networks.

SPAIN 07:13

Cellnex powers Spain's first regional DAB+ radio network in Balearics

Spanish operator Cellnex Telecom and regional partners have officially launched Spain's first regional DAB+ digital radio network in the Balearic Islands. The project, presented at the Alfabia telecommunications centre in Mallorca, is being developed in collaboration with the Balearic Islands government, IB Digital and public broadcaster IB3.

GLOBAL 07:08

Megaport introduces network-integrated DDoS protection service

Australian-based global network-as-a-service provider Megaport has launched a built-in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection capability within its Megaport Internet service, aimed at improving network resilience for enterprise customers. The company said the new feature enables customers to filter malicious traffic directly within its network, removing the need to reroute traffic through external mitigation services. The approach is intended to reduce latency and operational complexity while maint

UNITED STATES 07:06

Apple to pay USD 250 mln to iPhone users after delayed AI Siri launch

Apple has agreed to pay USD 250 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging that the company deceived millions of iPhone buyers by falsely advertising artificial intelligence capabilities for its Siri voice assistant that did not yet exist. The case relates to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models sold in the US between June 2024 and March 2025. While Apple announced and advertised the AI features in advance, it took several months before it was ready to roll out the software to the devi

GLOBAL 06:47

AMD beats Q1 outlook with sales up 38%, net profit nearly doubles

AMD reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter of 2026, driven by demand for its data centre server chips to power new AI models and applications. Revenues rose 38 percent year-on-year to USD 10.25 billion, exceeding its guidance, and the gross margin improved 3 percentage points to 53 percent. AMD's net profit nearly doubled, to USD 1.38 billion from USD 709 million a year ago. 

AUSTRALIA 06:41

Optus launches small business cybersecurity programme

Optus has launched a national cybersecurity training initiative for small businesses after research indicated low levels of preparedness and a growing exposure to cyber incidents. The operator said its research found that 35 percent of Australian small businesses had experienced a cyberattack, while 60 percent do not have a cyber response plan in place. Only 40 percent of respondents said cybersecurity is a priority, and one in five businesses reported spending no time on cyber risk prevention.

EUROPE 06:36

nLighten appoints new CEO and CFO amid growth in edge demand

European edge data centre operator nLighten has appointed Dame Dawn Childs as chief executive officer and Matthew Harris as chief financial officer as it seeks to expand its platform in response to increasing demand for distributed digital infrastructure. Childs joins from Pure Data Centres Group, where she most recently served as CEO, having previously held senior roles including chief operating officer. Her earlier experience includes leadership positions at National Grid, Merlin Entertainments and Gatwic

SINGAPORE 06:14

Singapore to trial nationwide cell broadcast emergency alert system

The Singapore Civil Defence Force is preparing to test a nationwide mobile-based emergency alert system, known as SG Alert, using cell broadcast technology to deliver warnings during major incidents. The system is designed to transmit alerts directly to mobile devices without requiring mobile data or collecting personal information. Messages can be sent either island-wide or to specific geographic areas, and are intended to support rapid public response during emergencies such as fires, chemical incidents o

BELGIUM 06:04

Dazn achieves 3% paid share in Belgium in difficult first year with football rights

Sports streaming service Dazn has not built a significant subscriber base in its first year of holding the exclusive rights to Belgium's top football league. According to research by Telecompaper, only around 3 percent of Belgian households subscribed to Dazn in the first quarter of 2026. Another 7 percent said they had access to the service through a subscription shared outside their household.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:57

Kakao and National Police Agency sign agreement on anti-phishing

South Korean internet giant Kakao has signed an MoU with the Korean National Police Agency to strengthen cooperation on the prevention and mitigation of phishing-related crimes. The agreement is intended to address the increasing sophistication and rapid spread of scams such as voice phishing and fraudulent investment schemes conducted via digital platforms. Under the arrangement, Kakao will use law enforcement data to enhance its operational policies and user protection processes. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:55

Korea launches expanded quantum communications testbed programme

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT has opened a call for participation in an expanded national quantum communications testbed programme aimed at accelerating the commercialisation and industrial adoption of quantum cryptography technologies. The "Open Quantum Testbed Advancement and Expansion Project" builds on existing infrastructure deployed since 2024 across Seoul, Pangyo and Daejeon, where a quantum key distribution (QKD) network and associated testing and certification equipment have been made a

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