STC Pay Bahrain partners Diebold Nixdorf to launch self-service kiosks
BAHRAIN 07:52

STC Pay Bahrain partners Diebold Nixdorf to launch self-service kiosks

STC Pay Bahrain has signed a partnership with Diebold Nixdorf, a global provider of banking and retail automation services. The agreement launches the STC Pay Kiosk network, its first physical, on-the-ground channel to bring bank-grade financial services to residents in Bahrain. By deploying Diebold Nixdorf's advanced DN Series self-service technology, powered by the DN Vynamic software suite, STC Pay is bridging the gap between cash and digital finance.

U Mobile, Telenor Linx launch SIM-based phone number verification in Malaysia
MALAYSIA 07:45

U Mobile, Telenor Linx launch SIM-based phone number verification in Malaysia

Malaysian operator U Mobile, in partnership with Telenor Linx, has launched SIM-based Phone Number Verification (PNV) over its Ultra5G network. The service is designed to allow businesses and developers to verify users' mobile numbers through the operator's network, eliminating the need for users to manually enter SMS one-time passwords (OTPs) during registration, login and identity verification.

Telefonica, KKR seeking up to EUR 1.8 bln for Chile fibreco OnNet - report
CHILE 07:43

Telefonica, KKR seeking up to EUR 1.8 bln for Chile fibreco OnNet - report

Telefonica and private equity group KKR are preparing to sell their joint wholesale fibre business in Chile, OnNet Fibra, in a deal that could raise up to EUR 1.8 billion, according to local media reports. The neutral fibre operator, in which KKR holds a 60 percent stake and Telefonica the remaining 40 percent, serves most of the country's telecommunications providers and operates a network covering 5.2 million homes passed.

Gilat secures over USD 8 mln in additional orders from US Department of Defense
UNITED STATES 07:43

Gilat secures over USD 8 mln in additional orders from US Department of Defense

Gilat Satellite Networks has announced that its subsidiary, Gilat DataPath, has received orders exceeding USD 8 million from the US Department of Defense. The contracts cover field services and Satcom system upgrades to support deployed military communications, with deliveries scheduled over the next twelve months. Gilat Defense supports customers throughout the lifecycle of their systems, maintaining existing capabilities while helping adapt networks to new mission requirements.

Amazon Leo says on track for services launch before year-end
GLOBAL 07:35

Amazon Leo says on track for services launch before year-end

Amazon Leo said it is on track to launch its first commercial services by the end of 2026. In an interview with Ars Technica, Chris Weber, vice president of business, said the company already has enough satellites in orbit for initial services this year. 

Iraqi CMC extends Korek shutdown deadline to 01 November
IRAQ 07:34

Iraqi CMC extends Korek shutdown deadline to 01 November

Iraq's Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has given Korek Telecom subscribers until 01 November to update linked banking and digital services, Basnews reported. Previously, the CMC set a late September deadline for shutting down Korek's network exchanges. The extra month follows a request from parliament's transport and communications committee to help users secure account transitions.

PPC FiberGrid expands FTTH footprint to 2.3 million premises in Greece
GREECE 07:34

PPC FiberGrid expands FTTH footprint to 2.3 million premises in Greece

PPC Fibre has announced that more than 1.5 million households and businesses across 70 areas are now ready for service through PPC FiberGrid's FTTH network, which has reached a footprint of 2.3 million homes passed. PPC Fibre has expanded its FTTH service to additional areas in Greece, including Volos, Kalamata, Lamia, Artemida, Agios Dimitrios in Attica, and Polichni and Sykies in Thessaloniki. The service currently offers broadband speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps, with optional fixed-line voice services.

Airtel Money shares begin conditional trading on LSE
UNITED KINGDOM 07:26

Airtel Money shares begin conditional trading on LSE

Airtel Money shares have officially commenced conditional trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) after the release of final terms and offer details in coordination with parent company Airtel Africa. Conditional dealings on the LSE Main Market began at 08:00 hrs on 09 October. Full admission to the FCA's Official List and unconditional trading are expected to commence on 14 October.

Beyon Connect and Benefit sign MoU to explore international fintech opportunities
BAHRAIN 07:17

Beyon Connect and Benefit sign MoU to explore international fintech opportunities

Beyon Connect, a subsidiary of the Beyon Group, and Benefit, an electronic financial transactions services company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore international collaboration in fintech services. The collaboration brings together the complementary strengths of two leading Bahrain-based digital organizations across areas such as digital identity, digital enablement, payments, credit bureau operations, and information services. Under the MoU, the two companies will evaluate global marke

Zong launches 5G FWA home broadband service in Pakistan
PAKISTAN 07:15

Zong launches 5G FWA home broadband service in Pakistan

Pakistani operator Zong has launched 'Z HomeFi', a 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband service for residential customers. This service uses 5G connectivity to provide home broadband without requiring fibre installation or fixed-line infrastructure. Z HomeFi is available in Pakistan's 10 largest cities and is currently sold exclusively through Zong Customer Service Centres. The operator plans to make the service available through its franchises at a later stage.

Claro Dominicana adds AWS to cloud portfolio
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 07:13

Claro Dominicana adds AWS to cloud portfolio

Claro Dominicana (America Movil) has announced the addition of Amazon Web Services (AWS) to its cloud infrastructure portfolio, giving business customers in the Dominican Republic access to AWS's global cloud platform as well as the operator's existing Claro Cloud Enterprise and Microsoft Azure offerings. The operator said the agreement expands the range of scalable, on-demand cloud resources available locally, ranging from storage and databases to networking, security, AI and data analytics.

STC Group to offer Cloudera products in Kuwait, Bahrain
MIDDLE EAST 07:12

STC Group to offer Cloudera products in Kuwait, Bahrain

Cloudera has partnered with STC Group to distribute its products through its local subsidiaries, STC Kuwait and STC Bahrain, focusing on cybersecurity and advanced network connectivity for public and private sector clients. The parties will establish a joint steering committee to oversee partnership performance and resolve strategic matters. Ahmed Shakora, general VP of META at Cloudera, noted that the collaboration with STC Group brings together Cloudera's enterprise-grade hybrid data and analytics capabil

SRI LANKA 07:03

Dialog, Ruhunu Tourist Bureau launch multilingual AI-based travel assistant

Dialog Axiata, in partnership with the Ruhunu Tourist Bureau, has launched Travel Sri Lanka – Powered by Dialog AI, an AI-powered multilingual tourism voice assistant designed to make tourism information more accessible to local and international travellers. Supporting more than 12 international languages, the service is designed to enable travellers to access information and assistance through natural voice conversations via a phone call, without the need for a mobile application or internet connectivity.

IRAQ 07:01

Al-Salam General Company and ZTE sign MoU to strengthen technical cooperation

Iraq's Al-Salam General Company, an entity under the ministry of communications, signed a memorandum of understanding with ZTE, Iraqi News Agency reported. The proposed partnership focuses on technology transfer, local equipment assembly, and specialized training for Iraqi engineers, in an effort to bridge global telecommunications supply with domestic technical capabilities. The ultimate realization and operational scale of any local production will depend on how these agreements are implemented and detail

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 06:59

Beeline Russian extends 5G roaming to over 100 countries

Russian operator Beeline said that its 5G roaming services are available in more than 100 countries, following the launch of 5G in its home market. The operator has also expanded VoLTE support in countries where 2G and 3G networks are being phased out. Specifically, VoLTE has became available in the US, China, Japan, Singapore, Israel, and Macau. 

GUINEA 06:59

Orange and Unicef expand digital learning initiative to 50 schools across Guinea

The Orange Guinea Foundation and Unicef signed a formal partnership agreement in Conakry to expand digital learning infrastructure across 50 schools spanning Conakry, Kindia, Boké, Mamou, Labé and N'Zérékoré. The project delivers equipment, connectivity and pedagogical support. The Orange Guinea Foundation provides the technical and logistical infrastructure required to deploy the learning hubs, while Unicef oversees teacher capacity building, ensures educational content quality, and monitors resource utili

SAUDI ARABIA 06:56

Nokia names Alzwaiml country manager for Saudi Arabia

Nokia has appointed Turki Alzwaiml as its new country manager for Saudi Arabia. Alzwaiml brings years of industry experience and a robust understanding of the Saudi market, having served as vice president and head of the mobile networks business for Nokia since 2023. Nokia said the appointment is expected to bolster the company's regional operations, leveraging Alzwaiml 's extensive industry experience, established customer relationships, and deep familiarity with the local market.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 06:56

T2 covers Moscow Kremlin, Red Square with 5G

Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, announced it has rolled out 5G coverage to the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square. To achieve this, T2 upgraded 11 sites located along the perimetre of these landmarks. Peak speeds reach 800 Mbps, while signal latency has been reduced to a minimum. T2's 5G service is also available at Zaryadye Park, Luzhniki, Moscow State University (MSU), the Tretyakov Gallery, Vorobyovskiye Hills, the ehxibition centre VDNKh and other tourist locatio

GLOBAL 06:55

Amazon replaces Fire tablets with new Alexa-branded range

Amazon has unveiled a new range of Alexa-branded tablets, replacing its budget Fire family with 8-inch, 11-inch and 12-inch models priced from USD 229.99 to USD 549.99. The aluminium devices are available to pre-order and will begin shipping on 14 October in the US, Mexico, Canada and Japan, followed by Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Spain on 19 October.

TURKEY 06:44

Vodafone Turkiye delivers Galaxy A27 5G to 60,000 customers in three months

Vodafone Turkiye delivered 60,000 Samsung Galaxy A27 5G smartphones to its customers in the first three months since the device was launched on the local market, according to Vodafone Turkey CEO Engin Aksoy. The 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model was initially offered exclusively through Vodafone Flex, the operator's device sales programme.

UNITED STATES 06:34

SpaceX buys more mobile spectrum in 800MHz band

SpaceX has agreed to buy more mobile spectrum, this time in the 800MHz band. The acquisition for an undisclosed sum is from investment firm Grain Management, which bought the nationwide licences from T-Mobile US earlier this year. The takeover remains subject to FCC approval and other closing conditions. The frequencies are expected to support direct-to-device mobile services from the Starlink Leo satellites, helping the company build out a ground network of mobile towers. 

INDIA 06:20

Air India launches international roaming SIM with Tata Communications

Indian airline Air India and Tata Communications have introduced an Air India-branded travel SIM dubbed 'EasyRoam'. This international roaming service is available as a physical SIM card and an eSIM through a dedicated webpage on the airline's website.

FRANCE 06:09

France's Arcom opens applications for DTT licences expiring in 2027

French media watchdog Arcom has launched a call for applications for the award of six national licences on the DTT platform, in line with the conclusions of the regulatory review published in September. This call concerns the frequencies that will become available on 11 December 2027, when the licences of six free-to-air TV channels expire (TF1 Series Films, L'Equipe, 6Ter, RMC Story, RMC Decouverte, and RMC Life).

UNITED STATES 05:25

Fujitsu and New Mexico to establish quantum computing research centre

Fujitsu is collaborating with the State of New Mexico to establish a quantum computing research centre focused on hardware, software, algorithms and theory, while also supporting education and workforce development. The initiative will bring together Fujitsu's advanced computing and quantum technology capabilities with New Mexico's research ecosystem. The parties will explore joint research involving institutions including Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, the University of New M

Just In

07:52

STC Pay Bahrain partners Diebold Nixdorf to launch self-service kiosks

07:45

U Mobile, Telenor Linx launch SIM-based phone number verification in Malaysia

07:43

Telefonica, KKR seeking up to EUR 1.8 bln for Chile fibreco OnNet - report

07:43

Gilat secures over USD 8 mln in additional orders from US Department of Defense

Commentary

24 SEP 13:37

What is KPN's response to the brand expansion at Odido and VodafoneZiggo?

8 SEP 10:16

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

11 AUG 10:49

Can Ziggo Group creation improve visibility for the Dutch market?

2 JUL 11:26

Canal Plus misses chance to strengthen Dutch business, time for exit?

Background

4 OKT 23:20

The week in telecom: FTTH sparks UK competition, AI coming to telco bundles and Samsung raises prices

3 OKT 18:20

Belgian Weekly - Week 40

3 OKT 18:04

German Weekly - 40

3 OKT 07:00

Netherlands Weekly - 40