Vodacom Lesotho launches voucher-free Dynamic Airtime service
LESOTHO 09:09

Vodacom Lesotho launches voucher-free Dynamic Airtime service

Vodacom Lesotho has launched Dynamic Airtime for top-ups without physical recharge vouchers. Users can load custom amounts to their accounts starting from LSL 1.50, eliminating the restriction of fixed voucher denominations. Dynamic Airtime is available to end users, wholesale distributors, retail vendors and community airtime sellers and seeks to improve flexibility, transaction security and convenience.

Liberia's LTA opens new consumer support centre in Buchanan
LIBERIA 08:58

Liberia's LTA opens new consumer support centre in Buchanan

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has opened a new consumer support centre in Buchanan, expanding local access to regulatory support and consumer protection for residents of Grand Bassa County and neighboring communities. At the launch, LTA board chairperson Clarence K. Massaquoi highlighted the importance of extending services beyond Monrovia to make regulatory oversight accountable and accessible to all Liberians. The new location will allow local consumers to lodge complaints and seek regula

Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project supports better connectivity for public institutions
SIERRA LEONE 08:58

Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project supports better connectivity for public institutions

The ICT ministry has partnered with the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project (SLDTP) to address last-mile connectivity barriers for public institutions, Ecofin reported. At a 02 September workshop in Freetown, government delegates, telecom providers and development partners evaluated findings from a feasibility study on linking local facilities to the national broadband backbone. The assessments will inform government strategy regarding network deployment, procurement frameworks and capital investmen

NCA expands public education on telecom masts across eastern region
GHANA 08:57

NCA expands public education on telecom masts across eastern region

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) has intensified public education efforts across the Eastern Region following community concerns regarding a new telecommunications mast at the Koforidua-Kumasi Lorry Station. As part of the outreach, NCA officials engaged traders, transport operators, and commuters across the Koforidua Central Market, including the Dwakeseɛ Mu and Dwaketewa Mu sections. 

ZTE Global Summit & User Congress 2026 Opens in Kuala Lumpur, Advancing from Connectivity to Digital Value Creation
MALAYSIA 08:56

ZTE Global Summit & User Congress 2026 Opens in Kuala Lumpur, Advancing from Connectivity to Digital Value Creation

ZTE Corporation officially opened the 15th ZTE Global Summit & User Congress under the theme "Architecting Infinity–From Connectivity to Digital Value". Co-located for the first time with the GSMA M360 ASEAN, this event marks ZTE's largest annual overseas self-hosted forum. It gathers over 500 distinguished participants, including government officials, ICT industry leaders, operator executives, innovative enterprises, and ecosystem partners, to engage in deep discussions on future network evolution, the integration of AI and digital innovation, and regional digital economic growth.

TTCL launches phase 2 of FTTH expansion to reach 400,000 homes in Tanzania
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 08:56

TTCL launches phase 2 of FTTH expansion to reach 400,000 homes in Tanzania

Tanzania's minister for communications, Angellah Kairuki has launched Phase Two of Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation's Faiba Mlangoni Kwako fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) project, TanzaniaInvest reported. The new phase targets 400,000 additional homes passed, building on Phase One's 280,000 reach.

Ziggo restricts ad-skipping on Talpa recordings
NETHERLANDS 08:48

Ziggo restricts ad-skipping on Talpa recordings

Dutch cable operator Ziggo has stopped customers from fast-forwarding through ads in programmes recorded from Talpa channels. That includes the channels SBS6, Veronica, Net5 and SBS9. The function is also blocked on the catch-up service for the Star Channel. VodafoneZiggo said the change is part of the commercial terms of its distribution contract for the channels.

Vistance Networks and Kaltura support Bouygues Telecom in Cloud TV integration project
FRANCE 08:45

Vistance Networks and Kaltura support Bouygues Telecom in Cloud TV integration project

Vistance Networks (formerly CommScope) said that its subsidiary Aurora Networks acted as the lead systems integrator in an IPTV project carried out in collaboration with Kaltura for French telecom operator Bouygues Telecom. The project forms part of Bouygues' ongoing efforts to modernise its legacy video delivery systems through the deployment of Kaltura's Cloud TV platform. It follows a previous Cloud TV roll-out project for the French operator three years ago, focused on the migration of on-premise functi

Calfibra to build fibre backbone in Argentina's Vaca Muerta basin
ARGENTINA 08:44

Calfibra to build fibre backbone in Argentina's Vaca Muerta basin

Argentinian cooperative Calfibra has announced plans to construct a fibre-optic backbone linking Neuquén to Añelo and extending into the Vaca Muerta shale basin, one of the world's largest fossil gas reserves. The project, expected to take five to seven months, will span around 46 kilometres along Provincial Route 17 to its junction with RP8, reaching the Geopark area. Once complete, the network will deliver high-capacity connectivity to energy-sector firms and lay the groundwork for services to around 10,0

Semtech introduces PON silicon chipset targeting multi-generation OLT modules
GLOBAL 08:42

Semtech introduces PON silicon chipset targeting multi-generation OLT modules

Semtech is introducing a semiconductor product for 10G fibre PON pluggable modules in multi-generation optical line terminals (OLTs). Currently available for sampling, the GN7153C OLT is a combo IC chipset designed to link with a burst-mode transimpedance amplifier from the same vendor, the GN28L46. Sample units of the GN28L46 have started, too, with production volumes of both components due in the weeks ahead.

Algeria issues tender to expand telecom access across 3,000 regions
ALGERIA 08:33

Algeria issues tender to expand telecom access across 3,000 regions

Algeria's telecommunications ministry has launched a national tender under its universal communications service programme to extend telecom coverage to 3,000 unserved areas, Algerian Radio reported. Described by the ministry as its largest telecom expansion to date, the state-funded initiative targets low-density rural zones, specifically locations with populations under 2,000. The tender invites telecom operators to submit offers to provide network coverage and services in the targeted areas, with the aim

SES inaugurates new Chennai office as India workforce reaches 600
INDIA 08:31

SES inaugurates new Chennai office as India workforce reaches 600

SES has opened its new office in Chennai, India. Located at DLF Cyber City Tech Campus in Chennai, the new office was inaugurated on 8 September. The opening follows the expansion of SES's presence in Chennai, which builds on Intelsat's operations in the city, established more than five years ago, and SES's own office, opened in April 2025. Since then, SES says its workforce in India has tripled to 600 employees across technical and support functions.

GERMANY 08:29

Deutsche Telekom introduces AI agent platforms to support business-critical operations

Deutsche Telekom is introducing two new Artificial Intelligence driven platforms for the management of business-critical operations. One platforms,T-AI Agent Plattform from Telekom Business, helps managing AI agents for automation services for SMEs. The T-AI Agent Platform is based on n8n's workflow automation technology. The other platform, T-AI Agentic Hub from T-Systems, provides automation services for enterprises and public sector.

AFRICA 08:26

Vodacom Group appoints former JSE CEO Fourie as board director

Vodacom Group appointed former Johannesburg Stock Exchange CEO Leila Fourie to its board as an alternate director to Chairman Saki Macozoma, effective 9 October. According to a shareholder notice, Fourie will transition to a full board member upon Macozoma's retirement in July 2027. She will also join the board's nomination and remuneration committees starting 9 October. As an alternate director, Fourie will stand in for Macozoma at board meetings, holding attendance, speaking, and voting rights, before for

EGYPT 08:24

E& Egypt earns P3 Test Champion certification

E& Egypt has earned the P3 Test Champion certification following an independent assessment of mobile network performance in Egypt. E& Egypt achieved top scores across Consumer Experience, Industry Experience and AI Readiness. The operator said the benchmark highlights its ability to deliver reliable, high-quality connectivity for consumers and businesses.

GLOBAL 08:19

Orange raises over EUR 4 bln from bond sale

Orange has completed a bond issuance totalling EUR 4.1 billion, structured across four tranches ranging from EUR 750 million to EUR 1.25 billion. Interest in the bond offering demonstrated investor confidence, with a total order book of EUR 16 billion. The telecom group stated that the proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

GLOBAL 08:18

Cinterion embeds edge AI into cellular IoT modules using LiteRT-based SDK

Telit Cinterion said it is launching a lightweight edge AI SDK for its upcoming cellular IoT modules, based on the software code formerly known as TensorFlow Lite. Starting in Q4, Telit Cinterion will launch LiteRT-capable edge AI and IoT connectivity modules, with plans to market 4G, 5G RedCap, and performance-grade 5G variants. The LiteRT runtime will be embedded via Cinterion's SDK into the module's Linux-powered firmware, enabling the device to leverage AI inference using on-board processing resources a

CHILE 08:14

Chile launches cable cleanup to clear 6,500 km of lines

Chile's Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications has launched a programme to remove unused overhead cables and reorganise telecommunications infrastructure in Quilpué, the capital of Marga Marga province in the central Valparaíso region. The initial phase targets 416 sites across neighbourhoods including El Belloto, Belloto Norte, El Retiro, El Esfuerzo, El Sauce, Estero Viejo and Villa Olímpica, focusing on areas with dense concentrations of aerial power and communications lines.

GLOBAL 07:58

Meta introduces Muse personal AI assistant

Meta is bringing its AI vision to life with a new personal assistant called Muse. Available as a standalone app, on the web or in WhatsApp, Muse can take action on behalf of the user, completing tasks such as writing emails, booking travel or paying bills. It's available free for basic tasks, with paid subscriptions for more advanced functions. Muse launches first in the US, and also will be available soon on Meta's smart glasses.

TURKEY 07:57

Turkcell appoints Tugtag as chief sales officer, Ozdal resigns

Turkcell has revamped its management team. Its chief sales officer Kadri Ozdal has resigned from this position, effective immediately. Metin Tugtag, general manager of Turkcell Global Bilgi, left that role and was appointed as chief sales officer.

FINLAND 07:57

Google invests EUR 13 bln in Finnish data centre and infrastructure in 2027-28

Google has announced plans to invest at least EUR 13 billion in 2027-2028 in Finnish data centre and other digital infrastructure in Hamina, Kajaani, Muhos and Vaala. It also pledges to support "clean" energy as well as nature and community projects. The new digital infrastructure will power Google services such as Gemini, Search, Maps and YouTube, and support Finnish and broader European digital readiness, innovation and AI development, the company says.

ITALY 07:50

Kena offers returning customers 200GB for under EUR 5 a month

Telecom Italia's low-cost brand Kena is contacting ex-customers to offer them a 'winback' plan with 200GB of data for under EUR 5 a month, reports Mondo Mobile Web, citing SMS sent to former clients. The prepay plan, dubbed Kena 4.99 200GB Limited Edition 5G, includes the 200 GB data bundle plus unlimited calls and 200 SMS for EUR 5.99 a month, with the operator also waiving the activation fee for returning clients. 

SPAIN 07:38

Vodafone Spain ups convergent plan fibre speed to 1 Gbps

Vodafone Spain is launching a new promotion that allows convergent customers to increase the fibre speed of their convergent plans from 600 Mbps to 1 Gbps at no extra cost for three months. The move covers the operator's EUR 49 a month plan with fibre, two mobile lines with 60GB each plus access to Netflix and Vodafone TV.

GLOBAL 07:35

Celero raises USD 275 mln after validating 2nm coherent DSP for AI interconnects

Celero Communications, a company working on coherent DSP technology for AI infrastructure, announced that it has raised USD 275 million in Series C funding, valuing the company at over USD 3 billion. The financing will help the company bring its products into production and sales, as well as fund R&D investments. Celero said it's validated its 2nm coherent DSP silicon, including DSP processing and advanced analog technology, which is expected to form a scalable foundation for next-generation AI optical inte

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