Beeline Business adds video conferencing to contact centre UC platform
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:40

Beeline Business adds video conferencing to contact centre UC platform

Russian operator Beeline said that its Beeline Business unit has expanded the capabilities of its unified communications platform, Contact.AI, making a video conferencing service available to users of its Cloud PBX. This solution enables online meetings with remote teams, client presentations, live broadcasts from various locations, or educational webinars. Users of the Contact.AI UCaaS platform and the Beeline Cloud PBX can now host online meetings with up to 100 participants at no additional charge, elimi

Beeline Uzbekistan hosts meeting of Foreign Investors Council
UZBEKISTAN 08:35

Beeline Uzbekistan hosts meeting of Foreign Investors Council

Beeline Uzbekistan, a subsidiary of Veon Group, said that a meeting of the inter-departmental working group on digital transformation and AI, operating under the Foreign Investors' Council (FIC) under the President of Uzbekistan, was held at the Beeline offices in Uzbekistan. The roundtable meeting brought together the heads of departments of the Ministry of Digital Technologies, as well as representatives of other relevant departments and businesses to discuss a strategic roadmap covering 17 key initiative

Mobile telephony most valued service among Spanish households
SPAIN 08:32

Mobile telephony most valued service among Spanish households

Mobile internet and mobile telephony remained the most highly valued services among Spanish households in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest survey conducted by communications and markets regulator CNMC. At the end of June 2026, a total of 72.9 percent of users surveyed were satisfied or very satisfied with their mobile internet service, just ahead of mobile telephony in general with 72.4 percent, fixed broadband at 68.8 percent and pay-TV at 67.5 percent, both up four percentage points yea

Redvine sees 70% rise in active satellite nodes in Africa in year to July
AFRICA 08:28

Redvine sees 70% rise in active satellite nodes in Africa in year to July

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity is moving beyond a niche last-mile option across African markets, according to Redvine Networks. A year of telemetry data reveals rising adoption alongside improved performance and stronger site availability when satellite is paired with other access technologies. Analysis of network telemetry in several African markets showed a 70 percent increase in active satellite nodes on Redvine's monitored footprint in the twelve months to July.

Hungarian mobile lines stable at 10.6 mln in H1
HUNGARY 08:24

Hungarian mobile lines stable at 10.6 mln in H1

There were 10.6 million active mobile phone subscriptions in Hungary at the end of June, largely steady compared to previous periods, according to the mobile market report for the first half of 2026 published by Hungary's National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH). There were also 612,000 active large-screen mobile internet subscriptions and 3.74 million active M2M subscriptions, the only core sector with continuous annual growth since late 2022 (up from 2.12 million in Q4 2022). Mobile phone da

Ucell offers SIM replacement on app
UZBEKISTAN 08:24

Ucell offers SIM replacement on app

Uzbekistan mobile operator Ucell announced that its subscribers can now replace their SIMs directly through the Ucell mobile app, eliminating the need to visit a company office. This service allows users to replace any supported type of SIM while retaining their existing mobile number. Depending on the chosen option, subscribers can switch from a physical SIM to an eSIM, from an eSIM to a physical SIM, or replace an existing physical SIM or eSIM with a new one of the same type.

Orange Cote d'Ivoire runs public education campaign on cyber security
COTE D'IVOIRE 08:19

Orange Cote d'Ivoire runs public education campaign on cyber security

Orange Cloud & Cyber Solutions (OCCS), a subsidiary of Orange Cote d'Ivoire, is running the October Cyber Connect campaign until 05 November to help businesses and the public guard against digital threats, Ecofin reported. It encourages safer online practices amid a rise in AI-driven cybercrime, which has made sophisticated attacks easier to execute. According to OCCS, human behaviour is critical in preventing security breaches as corporate digital dependency grows. OCCS will provide resources, expert prese

RRT to cooperate with Vilnius University on recruitment
LITHUANIA 08:14

RRT to cooperate with Vilnius University on recruitment

Lithuania's national telecommunications regulator RRT and Vilnius University signed a cooperation agreement. The agreement aims to strengthen the partnership between the RRT and the university, attract young talent, and develop joint initiatives that create value for society.This collaboration, which spans various academic and study fields, creates opportunities to pool expertise from diverse areas and jointly seek solutions that are relevant both to the RRT and to society at large. One of the primary goals

Ipko rolls out integrated Biz bundles from EUR 40/month
KOSOVO 08:13

Ipko rolls out integrated Biz bundles from EUR 40/month

Ipko has introduced new all-in-one Ipko Biz packages for businesses in Kosovo, combining high-speed internet, digital TV, and mobile data into a single subscription and monthly invoice. Ipko Biz M (EUR 40/month) includes up to 250 Mbps internet, 210+ TV channels, 30 GB local mobile data, 6.7 GB in the Western Balkans, and 1 GB in Europe. Ipko Biz L (EUR 50/month) increases speeds up to 300 Mbps and boosts mobile data allowances (50 GB local, 13 GB in the Western Balkans, and 2 GB in Europe). Both tiers offe

Amazon Leo secures authorisation to operate in French overseas territories
FRANCE 08:07

Amazon Leo secures authorisation to operate in French overseas territories

French telecom authority Arcep has approved the amended licence terms requested by Amazon Kuiper Services Europe following the public consultation conducted in early April. As a result, Amazon Leo's constellation will be able to serve the overseas territories of French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Mayotte, Martinique, St. Pierre and Miquelon, St. Martin, St. Barthelemy, and Reunion. The amended licence also authorises communication services for Earth Stations On Mobile Platforms (ESOMPs) and grants permission to pro

Dazn Italia offering half-price access to MyClubPass
ITALY 08:07

Dazn Italia offering half-price access to MyClubPass

Live sports streaming platform Dazn Italia is offering selected customers the opportunity to sign up to its MyClubPass plan at the heavily reduced rate of EUR 14.99 a month for 12 months, compared to the usual price of EUR 29.99, reports Mondo Mobile Web, citing emails sent to customers.

Citymesh, Anykrowd and Nevron offer private 5G network for incident reporting at large events
BELGIUM 08:07

Citymesh, Anykrowd and Nevron offer private 5G network for incident reporting at large events

Citymesh, Anykrowd and Nevron are working on a private 5G network set-up to support security at festivals and other large gatherings. It allows visitors to report incidents over a mobile app to the central command centre, even if public mobile networks are congested or unavailable. 

MALAYSIA 07:57

Pro3C holds ceremony marking full-scale output at Malaysian optical module plant

Pro3C, an optical module manufacturer owned by the Taiwan-listed business FIC Global (FICG), has formally marked the launch of its new manufacturing plant in Johor, Malaysia. i-Park @ Senai Airport City was inaugurated in a ceremony attended by local and national government officials, along with delegates from Pro3C partners JTC Corp, AME Elite Consortium and UOB. Commercial output began at end-2025, with mass production getting under way in the first quarter of this year. This grand opening ceremony marks

ITALY 07:50

Italy to invest EUR 1.15 mln in broadband map update

Italy's telecommunications regulator Agcom has announced plans to spend more than EUR 1.15 million over 18 months to update its Broadband Map, the platform used to collect information on internet infrastructure and network coverage across the country. The project is being carried out under an agreement with the Department for Digital Transformation at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.

MADAGASCAR 07:48

GSMA says Madagascan digital reforms could add MGA 4 trillion to GDP by 2031

Targeted digital policy reforms in Madagascar could connect another 1.13 million people to mobile internet and add MGA 4.1 trillion to the national GDP by 2031, according to the GSMA. The report 'Madagascar Digital Economy: Policy reforms that will drive Madagascar's digital future' was released at the GSMA Digital Africa Summit in that country. It outlines four priorities, namely improving smartphone affordability, expanding rural networks, reforming mobile sector taxation, and boosting demand for digital

NETHERLANDS 07:47

Ploos van Amstel steps down from Odido supervisory board

Hans Ploos van Amstel is stepping down from the supervisory board at Dutch operator Odido, less than a year since joining in February, due to other professional obligations. He is also Executive Chairman at the textiles firm Recover. 

INDONESIA 07:47

Vi appoints Murali as COO

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has appointed Manoj Murali as its chief operating officer, effective immediately. Murali previously served as chief business officer at Ola Electric and has also held positions at Indian operators Reliance Jio and Airtel.

NETHERLANDS 07:43

SIDN names new co-CEO

Anne Fleur van Veenstra is the new co-CEO at Dutch domains registrar SIDN. She will start at the beginning of 2027, and take over from current CEO Roelof Meijer from May 2027 when he retires. She also joins the board, forming the management team alongside CTO Loek Bakker, who becomes co-CEO from next May. 

NIGERIA 07:31

EU signs EUR 14 mln grant for 90,000 km Nigerian fibre project

The European Union has committed up to EUR 14 million in grant funding to support Nigeria's planned 90,000 km fibre-optic network to expand nationwide broadband access, The Punch reported. The grant will fund network design, project preparation, technical feasibility studies and capacity building. Minister of budget and economic planning Atiku Bagudu said the partnership will significantly strengthen Nigeria's digital infrastructure and drive broader economic development.

GLOBAL 07:29

Rocket Lab delays first Neutron launch to 2027

Rocket Lab has pushed back the date for its first launch with its medium-lift rocket, the Neutron, to 2027. It had previously hoped to inaugurate the new reusable rocket system before the end of 2026 but has encountered problems with manufacturing some of the rocket's parts, including new forms of carbon fibre composite used for the propellant tanks. The company said it was important to take the time to work out these issues so the platform and its efficient production model is secure and ready for long-ter

ITALY 07:27

Fastweb and Vodafone Italia begin iPhone Duo sales with Findomestic

Fastweb and Vodafone Italia (Fastweb + Vodafone) have launched pre-sales of Apple's new foldable handset, the iPhone Duo, which can be acquired in monthly instalments and no interest rates via the Findomestic financing service. Customers can now pre-order the device at both the Fastweb Shop and the Vodafone Shop for delivery starting 23 October.

MALAYSIA 07:23

Aolani secures 500 MW of AI data centre capacity in Malaysia

Singapore-founded AI infrastructure provider Aolani reports it has signed letters of intent to secure up to 500 MW of AI data centre capacity across multiple sites in Malaysia. This capacity is expected to become available from the second half of 2027.

SPAIN 07:15

Spain activates 400 prefix for commercial calls

The new 400 prefix for commercial calls has come into effect in Spain around eight months after the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Administration announced the change as part of efforts to curb phone scams and unwanted marketing. As a result, companies including telecommunications operators themselves will no longer be able to call users from an unknown number with offers, enabling recipients to recognise and screen them more easily.

MALAYSIA 07:13

CelcomDigi starts iPhone Duo promo in Malaysia

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has launched the iPhone Duo on the local market. Pre-orders have started on 16 October, followed by general market availability beginning 23 October.

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