Orange Business integrates 'Dome' network platform into defense and critical infrastructure portfolio
GLOBAL 09:55

Orange Business integrates 'Dome' network platform into defense and critical infrastructure portfolio

Orange has shared more details on how it plans to integrate the recently acquired 'Dome' private 5G network offering into its portfolio. In particular, this development strengthens Orange Business, which will combine the 'Dome' platform with its existing capabilities to target use cases in sectors including defence, civil security, energy and transportation. Orange Business's Defense & Security division was set up in mid-2025 to focus on these types of applications, including connectivity for military bases

India tablet market grows 3.4% to 1.1 million units in Q2
INDIA 09:47

India tablet market grows 3.4% to 1.1 million units in Q2

India's tablet market, including detachable and slate tablets, shipped 1.1 million units in the second quarter of 2026, which represents an increase of 3.4 percent year-on-year, according to a report from IDC. The study also shows that detachable tablet shipments increased 16.5 percent year-on-year, while slate tablet shipments fell 3.7 percent.

Chile orders ISPs to block 42 illegal gambling sites
CHILE 09:41

Chile orders ISPs to block 42 illegal gambling sites

Chile's telecommunications regulator Subtel has ordered internet service providers to block 42 online gambling websites within 48 hours, acting on court rulings and a list of URLs supplied by the Superintendency of Gambling Casinos (SCJ). The move follows legal action by Lotería de Concepción against telecom operators after it was established that the platforms operate outside Chile's current gambling regulations.

Communications Authority of Kenya runs hearing on draft rules for deactivation, recycling of inactive mobile numbers until 11 September
KENYA 09:29

Communications Authority of Kenya runs hearing on draft rules for deactivation, recycling of inactive mobile numbers until 11 September

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has released draft safeguards to govern the deactivation and recycling of inactive mobile numbers and is running a public consultation period until 11 September. Members of the public have been invited to submit memoranda to the regulator. The draft safeguards and prescribed submission format are available on the Authority's open consultations page. 

AWS set to launch first Saudi cloud infrastructure region by December
SAUDI ARABIA 09:27

AWS set to launch first Saudi cloud infrastructure region by December

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced at LEAP in Riyadh that its first cloud infrastructure region in Saudi Arabia remains on track to launch in December. As part of an expanded strategic partnership with the Public Investment Fund-backed AI company Humain, AWS will also supply up to 50 MW of capacity to Saudi Arabia's inaugural AI Zone by 2028. The AI Zone infrastructure will feature AWS Trainium chips alongside the latest Nvidia accelerators to power high-performance AI training and inference. Additionally,

Nokia opens network automation R&D centre in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA 09:25

Nokia opens network automation R&D centre in Saudi Arabia

Nokia announced the opening of a new research and development centre in Riyadh dedicated to advancing AI-powered network automation software. The facility will engineer software that enables communications networks to self-configure, self-heal, optimize operational performance, and significantly reduce energy consumption. Specializing in service management and orchestration (SMO), self-organizing networks (SON), autopilot, and energy-efficiency rApps, the centre will build AI-driven capabilities for local s

Ericsson recycles nearly 5,000 metric tonnes of e-waste in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA 09:22

Ericsson recycles nearly 5,000 metric tonnes of e-waste in Saudi Arabia

Ericsson sais it has recycled nearly 5,000 metric tonnes of decommissioned telecom equipment in Saudi Arabia through its E-Waste management programme since 2008. The programme handles the collection, transport, and recycling of legacy network gear, with over 1,160 metric tonnes diverted from landfills in the last two years.

Sumitomo supports ESG at Safaricom Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA 09:22

Sumitomo supports ESG at Safaricom Ethiopia

Shinichi Kato, senior managing executive officer and group CEO of the communication service group at Sumitomo Corporation, recently visited Safaricom Ethiopia to review five years of progress and discuss upcoming strategic milestones. During his visit, Kato met with CEO Wim Vanhelleputte and senior leadership to evaluate operational priorities and future objectives. He also toured interactive exhibits highlighting the work of core business units.

DataVolt and Zain KSA partner to build data centres in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA 09:20

DataVolt and Zain KSA partner to build data centres in Saudi Arabia

Zain KSA and DataVolt have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at LEAP 2026 to co-develop high-performance data centres across Saudi Arabia. The collaboration pairs Zain KSA's telecommunications infrastructure and digital service capabilities with DataVolt's expertise in data centre development and operations. Together, the companies will expand the country's digital infrastructure to meet rising demand for cloud computing, AI, and enterprise digital applications.

Zain Jordan 'Back to School' offers include 25% off Belkin products, free backpack with Samsung tablets
JORDAN 09:15

Zain Jordan 'Back to School' offers include 25% off Belkin products, free backpack with Samsung tablets

Zain Jordan is running a 'Back to School' campaign exclusively on the Zain eShop, offering pupils and parents a range of devices and accessories for the new academic year. Exclusive perks include a free school backpack with the purchase of any Samsung tablet. As part of the campaign, Zain is offering a 25 percent discount on all Belkin products online until 12 September.

Sparkle, Hellas Sat deploy quantum-safe satellite connection between Greece and Cyprus
CYPRUS 09:15

Sparkle, Hellas Sat deploy quantum-safe satellite connection between Greece and Cyprus

Sparkle and Hellas Sat have implemented a quantum-safe satellite connection between Greece and Cyprus, following an earlier validation of a quantum-safe IPsec connection between two data centres in Greece. The new connection links Sparkle's data centre in Metamorfosis, Athens, with Hellas Sat's infrastructure in Cyprus through a geostationary satellite. The satellite path covers around 72,000 km, including the uplink from Cyprus to the satellite and the downlink to Greece.

Claro Colombia invests USD 123 mln in Bogota, Medellin data centres
COLOMBIA 09:14

Claro Colombia invests USD 123 mln in Bogota, Medellin data centres

Claro Colombia (America Movil) said it has invested a total of USD 123 million over five years to expand and modernise its Triara data centre in Bogota and its Megacenter facility in Medellin. The spending is aimed at boosting capacity for cloud services, AI, advanced analytics and intensive data processing as demand for those workloads grows across Colombian businesses and public sector clients.

GLOBAL 09:09

University of New Hampshire deploys subsea observation sensors in Gulf of Maine

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) has deployed a subsea observation system to measure ocean activity and conditions in the Gulf of Maine. A cabled sensing and measurements network was installed near the Isles of Shoals by the university and its partners, situated 10 miles offshore and three miles east of Appledore Island. UNH's system will be able to detect human activity and marine mammals such as seals and dolphins, alongside wind and precipitation levels, sea ice dynamics, and oceanographic features.

UNITED STATES 09:08

TDS drops plan for Array buy-out

US operator TDS is abandoning plans to acquire the rest of its mobile infrastructure arm Array Digital Infrastructure. TDS said they could not reach agreement on a price, so it will remain a shareholder owning just 82 percent of Array. 

NAMIBIA 09:03

CRAN launches DigiNam and Root Certification Authority to advance digital trust ecosystem

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has launched the DigiNam national digital trust platform in Windhoek. DigNam is built upon Namibia's National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI) and provides digital identity verification, electronic signatures and legal framework compliance for electronic transactions in the public and private sectors. Under the NPKI architecture, CRAN functions as the country's Root Certification Authority (Root CA), its central cryptographic trust anchor for secure

NETHERLANDS 08:45

Fairphone starts series C round to raise EUR 50 mln after record H1 sales

Fairphone said it sold 74 percent more phones in the first half of 2026 compared to a year ago, the best half-year since it started. Sales in the second quarter rose 48 percent, according to a post on its LinkedIn page. CFO Oscar Visser said trhat consumers were actively choosing more durable tech products, helping the company outperform the contraction in the wider smartphone market. The Dutch company also opened a series C financing round with the aim of raising at least EUR 50 million.

KENYA 08:43

WIOCC Group secures USD 300 mln investment for African infrastructure expansion

WIOCC Group has signed a shareholder subscription agreement with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Vision International Investment Company for a combined USD 300 million strategic investment at the LEAP 2026 technology conference in Riyadh. The funding will support the international network operator's digital infrastructure deployment across Africa.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 08:41

LatAm smartphone shipments slump 12% in Q2, to fall 16% in 2026 - Omdia

Latin America's smartphone market declined 12 percent year on year to 30.3 million units in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from Omdia. Higher DRAM and NAND costs pushed up retail prices and weakened demand for entry-level devices, although mid-range and premium segments proved more resilient, said the report.

BOTSWANA 08:33

BTC to launch commercial 5G services in Gabarone in October

Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) is set to enter the country's commercial 5G market, launching services in selected areas of Gaborone in October. To accelerate its 5G deployment, expand network capacity and strengthen 4G coverage, the operator will invest over BWP 240 million in the 2026/27 financial year, building on a BWP 225.5 million infrastructure upgrade in the previous period. BTC plans to expand coverage to other major cities and towns later, competing with Mascom Wireless and Orange Bo

GLOBAL 08:24

Xiaomi to launch Poco F9 Pro, F9 Ultra alongside mid-range X8 update

Xiaomi has published the product specifications for its upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Poco X8, alongside the flagship-tier Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra handsets. Both Poco flagships boast 185 Hz AMOLED displays based on Poco's HyperRGB technology and, for the first time, leverage a new luminescent material, the M11, delivering up to 10,000 nits peak brightness in HDR content. Xiaomi promises visuals comparable to 2K definition in the F9 Pro's 6.59 inch display and the F9 Ultra's 6.9 inches.

SPAIN 08:11

Vodafone proposes 180 job cuts at VOIS Spain

The Vodafone Group has filed a collective dismissal process (ERE) in Spain affecting up to 20 percent of the workforce at its Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (VOIS) unit, reports business daily Expansion, citing union sources. The proposal could see around 180 jobs cut from a headcount of 900, although the final scope of the adjustment remains to be determined.

GERMANY 08:11

Oracle provides Hospitality Opera Cloud Platform to Schloss Elmau luxury hotel

Oracle said it has implemented its Hospitality Opera Cloud Platform at the Schloss Elmau luxury hotel and event location on the Bavarian Alps. The hotel is using the Opera Cloud Property Management (PMS) and Sales and Events Management system provided to streamline its operations. Oracle's products have been deployed to support the automation of administrative tasks in reservations, guest communication, reporting and other areas.

GLOBAL 08:02

PwC forecasts annual AI data centre investment to grow to USD 1.8 trln in 2050

Global investment in AI infrastructure is forecast to grow to USD 31.6 trillion through 2050, according to baseline projections in PwC's latest Global Data Centre Outlook. On an annual basis, data centre capital expenditure is expected to increase from around USD 800 billion per year in 2026 to USD 1.8 trillion in 2050. Almost half the spending will occur in the US, at an estimated USD 15.1 trillion, followed by a cumulative USD 8.2 trillion in Asia Pacfific, including China and India. 

SWITZERLAND 08:00

Swiss telecoms regulator announces mobile spectrum auction for Q2 2027

The Swiss Federal Communications Commission (ComCom) has launched an auction to award frequencies in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1,800 MHz, 2,100 MHz and 2,600 MHz bands. Mobile operators can apply to participate in the process until 03 December, according to the document outlining the details of the tender. ComCom said it plans to award the frequencies in the second quarter of 2027 in two stages, including a multi-round auction and a single assignment round, the same procedure as the previous auction in 2019.

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