Telia claims to offer Finland's first 5G Standalone network slicing B2B subscriptions
FINLAND 10:52

Telia claims to offer Finland's first 5G Standalone network slicing B2B subscriptions

Telia claims it is the first operator in Finland to offer B2B mobile and broadband subscriptions using a 5G Standalone network. Its Telia Sujuva 5G and Telia Sujuva 5G Netti subscriptions suit companies that must keep their traffic independent of other network traffic. Potential applications include autonomous transportation, drone services and remote live access. Slicing ensures service even when network load fluctuates, according to Olli Pirttijarvi, director of enterprise business at Telia.

Onomondo announces EUR 100 mln investment as Aspirity Partners takes majority stake
DENMARK 10:28

Onomondo announces EUR 100 mln investment as Aspirity Partners takes majority stake

Denmark-based global IoT connectivity infrastructure provider Onomondo has announced a definitive agreement for Aspirity Partners to acquire a majority stake in it, alongside an increased investment by Danish sovereign investment fund EIFO The combined investment exceeds EUR 100 million. EIFO has been an Onomondo backer since 2021.

UK cybersecurity company Sitehop opens office in Virginia
UNITED STATES 10:25

UK cybersecurity company Sitehop opens office in Virginia

Sitehop, UK-based post-quantum cybersecurity company, has announced the opening of a US office in Arlington, Virginia. The office is located at the Virtus Innovation Center in National Landing, a defence and security hub close to the Pentagon. The opening comes after the company's encryption hardware was deployed at key sites in Silicon Valley and Northern Virginia.

Quorum Cyber acquires Swiss cyber security company Ontinue
GLOBAL 10:19

Quorum Cyber acquires Swiss cyber security company Ontinue

Edinburgh-based Quorum Cyber, a Microsoft cyber security services provider, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Swiss cyber security company Ontinue, bringing together two experienced Microsoft Security partners. The combined group will have a reach across the UK, DACH region and North America, with complementary strengths in professional services, AI-first security operations, incident response, proactive risk reduction, and managed detection and response.

Standard Bank Group expands digital transformation contract with Huawei
SOUTH AFRICA 10:16

Standard Bank Group expands digital transformation contract with Huawei

Standard Bank Group has expanded its partnership with Huawei. Unveiled at Huawei Connect 2026 in Shanghai, the agreement focuses on cloud infrastructure, application modernization, advanced data capabilities, and artificial intelligence (AI). The initiative aims to deliver an agile, scalable, and resilient technology foundation across Standard Bank's operations in 21 African countries, enabling the group to better serve millions of retail and corporate clients while adapting to regional regulatory and infra

MaxLinear intros Puma 9 Docsis CPE chip
GLOBAL 10:13

MaxLinear intros Puma 9 Docsis CPE chip

MaxLinear announced its latest Docsis CPE chip, the Puma 9. Puma 9 targets Docsis 3.1, 3.1+ and 4 CPE devices, enabling multi-gigabit cable broadband with support for Wi-Fi 8 home gateways and edge AI optimisation. MaxLinear believes that its product is positioned to provide a cost-effective pathway for cable upgrades.

CTIA promotes connected wearables for better health
UNITED STATES 10:12

CTIA promotes connected wearables for better health

The US mobile industry is working on promoting connected wearable devices for health monitoring. The industry association CTIA has launched 'Wireless & Wearables', a new website with case studies on how Americans are using wireless-powered wearables to improve their health. It's promoting the devices as a way to help manage chronic diseases as well as improve prevention and earlier detection of illnesses. Greater adoption could lead to not only better health but also reduced care costs and better access to

Node4 appoints new CEO, wins place on G-Cloud 15 framework
UNITED KINGDOM 10:09

Node4 appoints new CEO, wins place on G-Cloud 15 framework

Node4, UK managed services and AI business solutions provider, has appointed Serge Lupas as its new CEO. He joins from Cyclomedia Technology, where he was Global CEO. He will work with the Board and Executive Team to drive the next phase of the growth for the company. The appointment follows the death of former CEO Neil Muller in June 2026. 

European payment groups to launch Madrid-based EPN network in 2027
EUROPE 09:54

European payment groups to launch Madrid-based EPN network in 2027

Spain's leading instant mobile payment service Bizum has joined other European domestic payment groups including Italy's Bancomat and the European Payments Initiative (EPI) to create the European Network for Payments (ENP), a joint company that will oversee cross-border payments. After signing an MoU earlier this year, the partners confirmed that the network will be based in Madrid and will begin operating in 2027.

F-Secure sees no long-term effect if Tier 1 partner does not renew agreement beyond March
GLOBAL 09:52

F-Secure sees no long-term effect if Tier 1 partner does not renew agreement beyond March

F-Secure said it has received an indication from one of its Tier 1 partners that it will not extend its agreement with F-Secure when it expires at the end of March 2027. In 2025, revenue from the agreement was approximately EUR 16 million. If the agreement is indeed not extended, this revenue will end in April next year, and turnover development in 2027 would be weaker than previously thought. Even so, the company stresses that the effect would only be short-term.

Airtel receives most consumer complaints among Nigerian telecom operators in H1
NIGERIA 09:34

Airtel receives most consumer complaints among Nigerian telecom operators in H1

Airtel recorded the highest number of consumer complaints among the country's four major telecommunications operators in the first half of 2026, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Its bi-annual report shows that the fourcollectively received 413,587 complaints between January and June and Airtel accounted for 55 percent of them at 228,992. MTN followed with 124,405 complaints or approximately 30 percent while Globacom drew 56,810 (14%) and T2mobile (formerly 9mobile) got 3,885 or les

Ugandan police crack down on unauthorised Wi-Fi sellers in Kampala
UGANDA 09:22

Ugandan police crack down on unauthorised Wi-Fi sellers in Kampala

Police and the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) have launched an operation against unauthorized Wi-Fi resellers in Kampala, targeting public internet services operating without regulatory approval. The campaign covers Kasangati, Kawaala, Kasubi, and Kawempe, with plans to expand to other areas. Authorities are focusing on operators serving public Wi-Fi without authorization or illegally attaching cables and equipment to existing infrastructure without the owners' consent. Additionally, officials are c

UNITED STATES 09:20

Astound wraps up testing of Calix 50G PON access product

US operator Astound Broadband has completed a trial of a 50G-PON access product supplied by Calix. The supplier said the trial demonstrated that its product provides 50 Gbps downstream capacity with a flexible approach to uplink. It supports Astound's goal of delivering converged, multi-gigabit internet services via 50G PON while leveraging existing investments, bringing residential and business tiers into a single fibre architecture that is both agile and cost-effective. 

KUWAIT 09:19

Zain Kuwait becomes sponsor for Alshaheed Adventures Karting Zone

Zain Kuwait announced a partnership with TAS Entertainment, becoming the title sponsor of the Karting Zone at Alshaheed Adventures, the new entertainment hub in Al Shaheed Park. As title sponsor, Zain will host the Karting Zone, a flagship attraction at Alshaheed Adventures. Opening in October, the year-round experience features a multi-level circuit blending indoor and outdoor tracks. Alshaheed Adventures also will join the Zain Perks digital rewards network. Zain customers will receive an exclusive 15 per

QATAR 09:13

Qatari CRA opens public consultation on draft universal service policy

The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has launched a public consultation on its draft Universal Service Policy. It aims to ensure all individuals and businesses have reliable access to basic telecommunications services, including broadband internet, incoming voice calls and SMS, at permanent residential and commercial locations. Stakeholders and interested parties are invited to submit their feedback on the draft policy by 20 October.

GLOBAL 09:11

GTT launches AI-native network defence platform Defense Halo

GTT Communications has announced the launch of Defense Halo, an AI-native network defence platform designed to detect and respond to cyber threats at network speed. The patent-pending system runs on GTT's AI factory infrastructure and is deployed as a dedicated instance for each customer.

NETHERLANDS 09:06

Videoland adds podcasts to content offering

Dutch streaming service Videoland is expanding its content with podcasts from 08 October. This will include exclusive titles like the true-crime podcast 'Moordcast' by Dionne Slagter from 23 October and 'Bankzitters de Podcast'. Videoland is also making its own podcasts, such as 'Niet Voor Uitzending', 'Van der Spek & Van der Spek' and 'Crimineel Nederland', as well as titles from sister companies such as RTL Nieuws with a daily news brief and the series 'Amerika van Binnenuit' by its US correspondents. 

GERMANY 09:01

Deutsche Telekom brings 115 new mobile sites on stream nationwide in August

Deutsche Telekom said it brought 115 new mobile sites into operation in August. The company started to operate 35 new sites in Bavaria, 23 in North Rhine-Westphalia, eleven in Baden-Wuerttemberg and eleven in Lower Saxony. It increased capacity at 401 existing sites, too.

ETHIOPIA 08:58

Ethiopia cabinet approves draft data governance law

Ethiopia's Council of Ministers unanimously referred the draft National Data Governance Proclamation to the House of Peoples' Representatives, according to the Ethiopian News Agency. The legislation aims to advance the nation's digital transformation, safeguard data sovereignty, and enforce strict security protocols across both public and private institutions. By establishing technical standards for cross-system interoperability and data re-use, the framework will eliminate operational silos and modernize p

GLOBAL 08:53

Inseego hands CTO brief to former Roku engineer Nick Lambourne

Inseego has named Nick Lambourne as chief technology officer (CTO) to lead its engineering roadmap amid its pending takeover of Nokia's FWA business. Lambourne succeeds the outgoing Inseego CTO Vishal Donthireddy, who departs after more than 20 years with the company. Lambourne was previously CTO at the enterprise IoT vendor Particle, providing engineering oversight in the run-up to Digi International's acquisition of the developer in January. He has also held engineering and software-led roles at Roku, Aut

EGYPT 08:53

NTRA starts public awareness campaign for child Sim cards

Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has rolled out field campaigns to raise public awareness of its Etmaen (Rest Assured) and Etmaen Ala El Akher (Rest Fully Assured) child SIM services, which launched in July to enhance children's online safety. Designed to protect young users from harmful content, the standard Etmaen service ensures safer web browsing by filtering out malicious websites, viruses, and online threats. The higher-tier Etmaen Ala El Akher service includes these security prote

KENYA 08:51

Kenya Airways brings flight bookings to Safaricom OneApp

Kenya Airways (KQ) has partnered with Safaricom to bring direct flight bookings to Safaricom's more than 57 million subscribers through the operator's My OneApp platform. The integration allows travelers to search, book, and pay for flights on an app they already use regularly, simplifying domestic and international travel planning. To mark the rollout, travelers booking itineraries originating from Kenya can access promotional discounts of up to 15 percent on international routes and 10 percent on domestic

EUROPE 08:37

Deutsche Telekom adds Cloudflare security and connectivity products to B2B portfolio

Deutsche Telekom has signed a strategic partnership with Cloudflare to expand the business customer portfolio to include the company's security and connectivity solutions. Under the agreement, the two companies are connecting their networks to gives European businesses access to Cloudflare's global cloud platform, and expertise and services of Deutsche Telekom. Thus, through the partnership, Cloudflare is further expanding its reach in the European market, while T-Systems is strengthening its portfolio for

ITALY 08:36

Bitdefender and Aruba.it partner on sovereign EU cybersecurity for Italian firms

Bitdefender announced a strategic partnership with Italian cloud provider Aruba.it to host its GravityZone cybersecurity platform on the latter's EU-based infrastructure. The aim is to ensure that customer data, security events and telemetry remain within the European Union and are never transferred or processed outside the bloc.

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