CelcomDigi secures addition 2600 MHz, 900 MHz spectrum for MYR 382 million
MALAYSIA 07:07

CelcomDigi secures addition 2600 MHz, 900 MHz spectrum for MYR 382 million

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi, via its subsidiary CelcomDigi Telecommunications (CDTel), has accepted the terms and conditions of the Notice of Award issued by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for spectrum assignments covering 2x20 MHz in the 2600 MHz band and 2x5 MHz in the 900 MHz band. The award follows the issuance of an Application Information Package by MCMC on 14 August this year.

Naver brings real-time, voice navigation to smart glasses
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 07:07

Naver brings real-time, voice navigation to smart glasses

Korean internet company Naver announced it's bringing real-time navigation to smart glasses under deals with Google, Samsung and Meta. Claiming a first among Korean digital map services, Naver said its service will be available first on Meta's Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses and will also come to Google and Samsung's intelligent eyewear, slated for release later this year.

Bede Bahrain introduces multi-currency prepaid card
BAHRAIN 06:55

Bede Bahrain introduces multi-currency prepaid card

Bede Bahrain, the microfinance solutions provider under Zain Group, has launched its new multi-currency world prepaid card in partnership with regional card processor Sinnad and Mastercard. The digital-first prepaid card offers customers payments and exchange in six currencies - BHD, USD, GBP, EUR, SAR, and AED - directly through the Bede app at competitive rates. Customers can apply via the app to receive an instantly issued virtual card with complete digital control. To mark the launch, the first 1,000 cu

NCC urges collaboration on internet governance
NIGERIA 06:50

NCC urges collaboration on internet governance

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger stakeholder collaboration to tackle emerging internet governance challenges, including artificial intelligence, online fraud, privacy threats, and the protection of vulnerable web users. Speaking at the inaugural NCC internet governance symposium, the regulator stressed the urgent need to translate high-level policy discussions into practical, actionable outcomes for all Nigerians.

Trend Micro launches Japan Cyber Resilience Initiative with JPY 10 billion in cybersecurity licensing credits
JAPAN 06:50

Trend Micro launches Japan Cyber Resilience Initiative with JPY 10 billion in cybersecurity licensing credits

Trend Micro has introduced the Japan Cyber Resilience Initiative to help businesses and consumers strengthen cybersecurity. Trend Micro plans to allocate up to JPY 10 billion in cybersecurity licensing credits and provide technical and security services to Japanese businesses and consumers. The funding is proposed as licensing credits, rather than a cash grant.

TIM names Mischiatti enterprise chief and Ongaro CTO
ITALY 06:48

TIM names Mischiatti enterprise chief and Ongaro CTO

Telecom Italia (TIM) has announced its first management reshuffle since Poste Italiane's takeover of the group, appointing Mirko Mischiatti as Chief Enterprise & Innovative Solutions Officer and Claudio Ongaro as Chief Technology Officer with effect from 19 October. The changes follow the decision by Elio Schiavo and Leonardo de Carvalho Capdeville to leave the group voluntarily at the end of the year to pursue new professional challenges.

NTT prices JPY 70 billion in new bonds
JAPAN 06:46

NTT prices JPY 70 billion in new bonds

NTT announced the pricing of several new series of unsecured corporate bonds. The offering includes JPY 9.6 billion of a three-year bond with a coupon of 2.376 percent, JPY 34.7 billion of a five-year issue at 2.808 percent, JPY 4.7 billion in the seven-year series at 3.050 percent, and JPY 21 billion of the ten-year bond with a coupon of 3.533 percent. The debt has a AAA rating from Japan Credit Rating Agency and AA+ from Rating and Investment Information.

MTS launches 5G in Ivanovo region
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 06:33

MTS launches 5G in Ivanovo region

Russian operator MTS announced the launch of 5G in the Ivanovo region. The new communication standard has been deployed using existing LTE frequencies in the 2,100 MHz band across several locations in the city of Ivanovo, as well as in the suburb of Kokhma.

Polish ministry of regional policy announces IP telephony tender
POLAND 06:30

Polish ministry of regional policy announces IP telephony tender

The Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy in Poland announced a tender for the provision of maintenance services for the IP telephony system used by the ministry. The contract is set to run for 24 months, with an estimated net value of PLN 2.6 million. The scope of the contract includes the maintenance of telephony infrastructure classified as telephone switching equipment.

Megafon appoints new CMO
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 06:29

Megafon appoints new CMO

Russian operator Megafon appointed Dmitriy Fyodorov the new CMO of the company, reports Russian Business. Fedorov will oversee marketing and brand development across all consumer touchpoints. His key responsibilities will include updating the comprehensive strategy, strengthening the company's competitive advantages, and increasing the return on marketing investments, but also establishing a unified system in which every interaction with a subscriber serves to bolster loyalty and enhance brand value.

Ethio Telecom appoint CTO Demissie as interim CEO
ETHIOPIA 06:18

Ethio Telecom appoint CTO Demissie as interim CEO

Ethio Telecom appointed chief technology officer Tariku Demissie as interim CEO. He succeeds Frehiwot Tamru, who transitioned to Ethiopia's ministry of innovation and technology following the 8 October cabinet announcement. The leadership change comes as the 132-year-old state-owned operator accelerates its transformation beyond traditional telecommunications into enterprise digital solutions.

TIM and V.tal provide dedicated network for Sao Paulo Zoo
BRAZIL 06:16

TIM and V.tal provide dedicated network for Sao Paulo Zoo

TIM Brasil, in partnership with V.tal, has deployed a discreet street-level antenna on existing infrastructure throughout the Sao Paulo Zoo and its main access road. Designed to handle over 125,000 monthly visitors without disrupting the natural environment, the high-capacity mobile network has already demonstrated strong data usage and successfully met high local connectivity demand, the operators said. The antennas were installed on utility poles and other urban infrastructure elements, ensuring high-qual

EUROPE 06:02

Huawei confirms European availability of upgraded Stellar networking suite

Huawei has announced an upgraded edition of its Stellar Intelligent Network Solution suite will be offered to European data centres and enterprises. Introduced at Huawei's recent Network Summit Europe event in Florence, it follows an earlier announcement regarding global availability in September.

GLOBAL 18 OKT

The week in telecom: Apple, Amazon try AI consumer device alternatives as smartphone market crashes

The smartphone market has officially crashed, but no worries, Google, Apple and Amazon are launching new (AI) devices to replace phones. Network X provided a preview of next-generation broadband, and Ericsson kicked off the Q3 reporting season with a surprise increase in sales. 

GERMANY 17 OKT

German Weekly - Week 42

Sports rights, streaming and fibre wholesale dominated German telecom news in week 42. Deutsche Telekom extended its rights to the 3. Liga on MagentaTV, while Freenet took full ownership of Waipu.tv. Revolut launched a mobile tariff over the Telefonica network, and GlasfaserPlus signed a wholesale fibre agreement with 1&1. The German government also published guidelines for the transition to post-quantum cryptography. De-Cix recorded new traffic peaks during Champions League matches.

EUROPE 16 OKT

AI efficiency is not transformation

Dutch organisations primarily use AI to make existing tasks more efficient. Fundamental changes to business processes remain limited. According to Lucas Jellema, CTO of Conclusion, the problem lies not so much with the technology itself, but with the way organisations structure their processes. Moreover, many lack a clear understanding of the actual returns on their IT investments.

IRELAND 16 OKT

NBI continues fibre network roll-out in Carlow, Offaly, Limerick

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) will complete the National Broadband Plan (NBP) roll-out in Carlow in the coming weeks. The State Intervention Area covers 9,000 premises across County Carlow, representing a government investment of EUR 32 million. NBI also confirmed that 4,519 premises across County Offaly have now connected to the NBP network - from a total of 12,788 eligible premises. 

UNITED KINGDOM 16 OKT

Vodafone UK, 3 UK confirm pricing for new iPhone Duo

Vodafone UK and 3 UK are both accepting pre-orders for the new Apple iPhone Duo foldable smartphone. Vodafone customers can get the new iPhone Duo with GBP 50.46 per month (GBP 100 upfront) with an Unlimited SuperMobile plan; or from GBP 27.45 per month (GBP 100 upfront) on a standard plan with 1GB data - both when trading in an eligible device.

QATAR 16 OKT

Meeza partners with Microsoft to launch sovereign private cloud service in Qatar

Qatari managed IT services company Meeza  has announced plans to bring Microsoft sovereign private cloud to organisations in Qatar. The new offering has Azure Local as its foundation and will be delivered directly from Meeza's local data centres. Supported by Meeza's end-to-end managed services and connectivity, it enables enterprises to run critical, regulated and sensitive workloads on high-performance, cloud-consistent infrastructure residing within Qatar.

KENYA 16 OKT

Vodacom retains Safaricom control as court fast-tracks appeal

Vodacom Group says it will retain its controlling stake in Safaricom until a fast-tracked appeal is determined. It said it remains the registered holder of the Safaricom shares purchased from the Kenyan government on 30 June. The company added that the purchase price paid to the state will be preserved until the appeal is heard. 

UNITED STATES 16 OKT

CSL acquires US IoT eSIM connectivity provider Simpl Wireless

UK-based CSL Group, global provider of critical connectivity, has announced the acquisition of US-based Simpl Wireless, IoT eSIM connectivity provider. CSL provides managed IoT connectivity across more than 3 million connections in the transport, utility, healthcare, building security and infrastructure sectors. The acquisition gives the group a US base, local team and carrier partnerships to deliver services to customers across North America.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 16 OKT

Etisalat UAE and Cyber Security Council develop threat intelligence platform Discovery Secure

The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) and Etisalat UAE have developed Discovery Secure, which is currently in its proof-of-concept phase. It functions as a secure, locally hosted security "radar" that lets organisations turn raw data into actionable intelligence for national-level threat analysis. By centralising cyber threat intelligence, the platform gives authorised users visibility into emerging risks and trends while streamlining investigation, enrichment and assessment workflows.

GERMANY 16 OKT

Bechtle wins up to EUR 80 mln contract to supply iPads and accessories to schools in Saarland

German IT services provider Bechtle has announced a won a contract worth a maximum of EUR 80 million to supply schools in the state of Saarland with Apple iPads and Bechtle's own Articona-branded accessories. The Saarland Ministry of Education and Culture and 52 school authorities representing a total of 333 schools are eligible to purchase the devices and accessories under the contract. Bechtle's IT business in Saarbrucken will serve as the central point of contact and will coordinate the roll-out, service

GLOBAL 16 OKT

Nebius acquires Israeli start-up Inferize

Amsterdam-based AI cloud company Nebius has announced the acquisition of Israeli start-up Inferize, inference optimisation specialist, for an undisclosed sum. Inferize technology helps reduce the time to launch and expand large AI models - with the Inferize team and technology joining the Nebius Token Factory, a managed inference platform for production AI. Nebius Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Danila Shtan said the acquisition adds a team with extensive GPU systems expertise. Inferize was established in Ja

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18 OKT 23:28

The week in telecom: Apple, Amazon try AI consumer device alternatives as smartphone market crashes

17 OKT 09:26

German Weekly - Week 42

11 OKT 23:39

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4 OKT 23:20

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