Crenna named Eolo Chief Financial & Investment Officer
ITALY 13:04

Crenna named Eolo Chief Financial & Investment Officer

Italian rural broadband specialist Eolo has announced the appointment of Andrea Crenna to the newly-created role of Chief Financial & Investment Officer, integrating the more traditional financial dimension with that of investment. He has been tasked with supporting the rollout of Eolo's standalone 5G FWA network in underserved areas at download speeds of up to 1 Gbps.

Canal Plus secures sub-Saharan Africa rights to Rugby World Cup for men in 2027 and women in 2029
AFRICA 13:02

Canal Plus secures sub-Saharan Africa rights to Rugby World Cup for men in 2027 and women in 2029

The Canal Plus Group has announced an agreement with World Rugby for the rights to broadcast the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women's Rugby World Cup 2029 live on SuperSport and DStv across Sub-Saharan Africa. DStv and GOtv subscribers can look forward to watching South Africa and Zimbabwe represent Africa at the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia from 01 October to 13 November 2027. The eleventh edition of the competition expands to 24 teams and introduces a brand-new round of sixteen format.

Zoyk partners with Visa to launch interoperable digital payments in southern Africa
AFRICA 12:59

Zoyk partners with Visa to launch interoperable digital payments in southern Africa

Zoyk has partnered with Visa through Visa Direct to launch an interoperable digital payment service in Zambia and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The Zoyk Visa Direct Account and Wallet Partnership integrates Visa Direct, mobile money platforms, bank accounts, merchant wallets, agent networks and Visa cards into one digital ecosystem designed to simplify person-to-person (P2P), merchant and cross-border payments. 

MediaTek and Samsung achieve 670 Mbps uplink in 3Tx 5G trial in n66, n77 bands
GLOBAL 12:54

MediaTek and Samsung achieve 670 Mbps uplink in 3Tx 5G trial in n66, n77 bands

MediaTek and Samsung have completed an uplink 5G trial connection using a five-layer configuration with three transmit antennas in the user device. The trial is said to be the first of its kind to leverage 3Tx in a multi-band setup, deploying the n66 band as the primary cell and dual n77 carriers across the five uplink layers. The n66 band was configured to operate with 30 MHz of bandwidth. When coupled with the n77 uplink, it produced a total uplink capacity of 200 MHz and data throughput of up to 670 Mbps

MTN South Sudan to fund repair of CT scanner at Juba hospital
SOUTH SUDAN 12:51

MTN South Sudan to fund repair of CT scanner at Juba hospital

MTN South Sudan said it will fund the repair of the CT scanner at Juba Teaching Hospital to improve access to diagnostic services and reduce healthcare costs for patients. The country's largest public referral facility has been without the vital diagnostic equipment for approximately five months, forcing patients to rely on expensive private healthcare facilities. MTN South Sudan CEO Mapula Bodibe explained during a visit to the facility that the government hospital requires significant support so that pati

Samsung provides AI laboratory to school in UAE
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12:49

Samsung provides AI laboratory to school in UAE

Samsung has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GEMS Founders School – Al Mizhar (GFM), bringing the school into the Samsung Certified Schools programme. A dedicated Samsung AI Lab will be set up at GFM, fitted with Samsung devices to support hands-on work in coding, machine learning, artificial intelligence and creative design. Two hundred pupils from the school will join the Samsung Student Ambassador programme, giving them the skills and confidence needed to lead digital change within their s

STC Bahrain launches AI-enabled cyber defence centre
BAHRAIN 12:46

STC Bahrain launches AI-enabled cyber defence centre

STC Bahrain has announced the launch of its AI-enabled, autonomous cyber defence centre (CDC), powered by StrikeReady's advanced artificial intelligence SOC Platform. It says this is the first of its kind in the MEA region. The STC CDC offers next-generation security services that move beyond traditional monitoring by providing autonomous detection, investigation, and automated threat response at unprecedented speed.

Omani TRA plans to connect 49 remote schools with satellite internet
OMAN 12:39

Omani TRA plans to connect 49 remote schools with satellite internet

The Oman Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) says it will launch a nationwide satellite initiative to provide high-speed internet to remote and hard-to-reach government schools, Muscat Daily reported. Samah Al Khudouri, infrastructure specialist at the TRA, said this is the first phase of a plan to ensure full connectivity at every school in Oman. This will enable every pupil and teacher to benefit from digital educational services and modern learning technologies.

Zain Bahrain runs campaign at City Centre mall to celebrate Opensignal recognition
BAHRAIN 12:34

Zain Bahrain runs campaign at City Centre mall to celebrate Opensignal recognition

Zain Bahrain has launched a campaign under the slogan 'First is Your Place' at City Centre Bahrain, celebrating its recognition by Opensignal as the country's most awarded network. Running until 08 June, the activation invites mall visitors to participate for a chance to win smartphones, TVs and cash prizes. To enter, participants simply take a photo on the dedicated 'Number 1' chair and share it on Instagram, tagging Zain Bahrain's official account.

Kenya partners with Google to launch AI-driven tourism strategy
KENYA 12:24

Kenya partners with Google to launch AI-driven tourism strategy

The Kenyan Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has launched a partnership with Google Kenya involving the use of artificial intelligence and its Magical Kenya 'Origin of Wonder'. The aim is to double international visitor arrivals and modernise destination management. The government and Google Kenya will introduce a Gemini-powered AI trip planner to create personalised visitor itineraries. They will combine consumer technology with precision marketing and digital training for young people and small and medium-

Cisco introduces Cloud Control interface as central foundation for running Agentic AI
GLOBAL 12:17

Cisco introduces Cloud Control interface as central foundation for running Agentic AI

Cisco has capitalised on the occasion of its Cisco Live US event to discuss its latest agentic AI advances designed to streamline critical IT and network infrastructure operations. The firm is rolling out a unified interface to bring all of its networking, security, compute, observability and collaboration products into a secure panel interface for improved visibility and agentic functionality. The Cisco Cloud Control panel provides a single data layer across AgenticOps AI and human users with the same oper

Vodafone Spain boosts 4G/5G network for papal visit
SPAIN 12:16

Vodafone Spain boosts 4G/5G network for papal visit

Vodafone Spain has upgraded more than 2,800 mobile network cells across its 4G and 5G infrastructure in Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife to handle traffic during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain. The operator said the work is focused on areas with the highest expected crowds and main event venues to maintain service for attendees and staff alike.

GLOBAL 12:15

Keysight debuts wireless signal analysis testers

Keysight Technologies has announced the launch of two RF signal analysis testers. The Pro XA6 SA6320A model delivers up to 8 GHz bandwidth for signal analyses with pre-set configurations for frequencies up to 67 GHz. This is coupled with an advanced RF measuring capability that spans wideband, mmWave, radar and electromagnetic spectrum. The Expert XA5 SA6210A supports measurements at up to 32 GHz, including wide analysis bandwidth up to 2 GHz and dual-channel RF measurements.

MEXICO 12:08

DE-CIX upgrades connectivity between Mexico and Dallas ahead of FIFA World Cup men's competition

Internet exchange (IX) operator DE-CIX said it has upgraded connectivity between its locations in Mexico and Dallas ahead of the FIFA World Cup men's football competition this summer. The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July in eleven cities in the US, two in Canada, and Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico. Demand for tickets is outpacing supply at 500 million ticket requests made for a total of 5 million tickets. The event will primarily be viewed across the world via screens on television

GLOBAL 11:56

Motorola unveils Edge 2026 compact phone with 6.3-inch display

Motorola has announced the launch of the latest model in its Edge series, a mid-range handset with a 6.3-inch OLED display, compared to 6.6 and 6.7 inches for the 2024 and 2025 versions. The panel has a 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and 5,200 nits of peak brightness, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

ICELAND 11:53

Icelandic mobile data traffic grows 8% in 2025 but mobile subscribers stay flat

There was no change in the number of mobile phone subscriptions in Iceland year on year in 2025, according to regulator Fjarskiptastofa. Its annual statistical report for the telecoms sector says mobile network data traffic expanded by 7.6 percent year on year. Call minutes from mobile phones fell by 0.8 percent to 1.07 billion.

SCANDINAVIA 11:41

Nordic new fiction production releases drop 30% in 2025

The number of new Nordic television drama serials and feature films released in 2025 was down 30 percent year on year, according to Mediavision's latest Content Analysis. There were 57 new Nordic fiction title releases in the region last year, down from 79 in 2024. Domestic commercial broadcasters reduced their output by nearly 40 percent and global streaming services cut their output of Nordic fictional productions by approximately 30 percent. Public service broadcasters' output declined by around 10 perce

NORWAY 11:28

Telia Norway picks CIO from Allente

Telia Norway has announced its appointment of Jon Espen Nergard as new CIO ​and member of corporate management with effect from 01 June. Nergard joins the operator from the position of CTO at Allente. Before that, he worked for many years at Canal Digital in product development, IT development and leading the transition from satellite TV to streaming.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:17

Ofcom study highlights poor mobile service quality on UK trains

New research from UK regulator Ofcom shows that mobile network service quality on trains is poor, with Ofcom calling for a nationwide effort to boost mobile service quality across the UK. Ofcom measured mobile performance across 24 segments of major railway lines in England, Wales and Scotland - with mobile performance poor 58-83 percent of tests (depending on the mobile network). The tests examined how often a mobile phone could get a good performance (at least 5/1.5 Mbps speed and response time of 50 mill

UNITED KINGDOM 11:02

Virgin Media O2 launches new Digital Wellbeing Manifesto

New research commissioned by Virgin Media O2 shows that Brits will spend an average of 4 years and 8 months of their waking lives using their mobile phones unintentionally (doomscrolling). The 12-month study of more than 6,000 Brits (led by the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at Cambridge University) shows a clear correlation between doomscrolling and poorer sleep, focus and mental wellbeing. More than one third (36%) of all mobile phone use is now happening without clear intent, equal to a

ZAMBIA 10:47

Airtel Money and Stanbic Bank launch mobile payments at POS machines in Zambia

Airtel Money and Stanbic Bank have launched mobile wallet payments on POS machines in Zambia, letting businesses with existing Stanbic POS devices the method, increasing convenience for merchants and consumers. Customers can pay for goods and services at Stanbic merchant locations using their mobile phones. The cashier initiates the transaction on the Stanbic POS machine, prompting the customer to authorise payment from their Airtel Money wallet on their mobile phone. Once the customer enters their PIN, the

NETHERLANDS 10:42

KPN to raise prices 3.3% in July

KPN announced a 3.3 percent annual increase in rates for its internet and TV packages from July 2026. The adjustment is in line with the national inflation rate for 2025 as reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), consistent with the operator's pledge to not raise prices above this rate.

JAPAN 10:38

Hakusan to invest JPY 5 bln in new Japanese plant to meet AI data centre demand

Optical connector and components supplier Hakusan, part of the Lightera Group, has unveiled plans for a new production plant in its native Japan, funded by a JPY 5 billion (USD 31.3 million) capital spend. Set to launch in April 2028, the 20,000 square metre facility will aim to meet global demand for leading-edge optical connectivity in AI data centres. It comes as hyperscale data providers strive to keep up with bandwidth and energy density requirements, often turning to optical transmission upgrades in a

UNITED KINGDOM 10:33

CityFibre reaches over one million connected premises

CityFibre has reached the milestone of connecting more than one million UK premises to its full-fibre network. CityFibre's critical national infrastructure is also used by enterprises, mobile operators and local authorities to connect around 16,000 sites across the UK - including GP surgeries, hospitals and schools. CityFibre CEO Simon Holden said it continued to "challenge the incumbents" and was powering the digital lives of millions of Brits.

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