Telia Finland and QMill develop quantum-enhanced mobile message encryption for mission-critical use
FINLAND 09:14

Telia Finland and QMill develop quantum-enhanced mobile message encryption for mission-critical use

Telia Finland and Espoo-based QMill said they have developed quantum-enhanced message encryption for mobile networks. The product is intended for mission-critical application and has been demonstrated to the Finnish Defence Forces. QMill's new encryption method is enabled by local or cloud quantum computers and will protect messages against attacks that use either conventional or quantum resources.

Yandex, Skolkovo School, ITMO University launch AI transformation course for business managers
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:12

Yandex, Skolkovo School, ITMO University launch AI transformation course for business managers

Russian internet company Yandex, Skolkovo School and ITMO University have launched a joint educational programme for top managers facing AI-based business transformation. Managers will develop strategies for AI implementation in business processes at their companies during the training. ITMO University and Skolkovo School are responsible for the educational and R&D process, while Yandex is responsible for the infrastructure, development of business cases and training applied AI skills. 

Zain Iraq outlines AI upgrades across network, customer service
IRAQ 09:10

Zain Iraq outlines AI upgrades across network, customer service

Zain Iraq announced a major expansion of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across its operations to upgrade its national network. The mobile operator said it's leveraging intelligent data to enhance network quality, claiming a first among Iraqi telecom operators to implement advanced, AI-driven network intelligence at this scale. 

Orange Cote d'Ivoire meets with customers to improve trust
COTE D'IVOIRE 09:02

Orange Cote d'Ivoire meets with customers to improve trust

Orange Cote d'Ivoire organised direct talks with its customers, as part of the operator's new strategy centered on "trust and proximity". The talks aim to address a growing wave of complaints on social media, Ecofin reported. A three-hour event brought together executives from Orange, officials from the ministry of digital transition and digitalisation, the national telecom regulator (ARTCI), and various consumer advocacy associations. The goal was to create direct discussions around user concerns tied to t

Ucom, Microsoft Innovation Centre collaborate on cybersecurity education
ARMENIA 08:58

Ucom, Microsoft Innovation Centre collaborate on cybersecurity education

Armenian operator Ucom said that, in cooperation with the Microsoft Innovation Centre Armenia (MIC), it has launched the Cybersecurity Educational Programme for Teenagers, aimed at developing knowledge and practical skills in digital security. As part of the programme, free training courses on cybersecurity fundamentals will be organised for school students aged 14–17. Participants will explore the core principles of cybersecurity, learn how to navigate the digital environment safely, and gain practical kno

France's Cnil reports 10% rise in cybersecurity data breaches for 2025
FRANCE 08:56

France's Cnil reports 10% rise in cybersecurity data breaches for 2025

France's data protection agency Cnil said it received notifications of 6,167 cybersecurity data breaches across the whole of 2025, representing a 9.5 percent year‑on‑year increase. Half of these breaches relate to piracy incidents linked to hacker attacks. A similar rise was recorded in the first quarter of 2026, with over 2,700 breaches notified to the agency compared with around 2,500 in Q1 2025. The release of these findings coincided with the publication of Cnil's latest annual report.

RETN debuts Barcelona PoP with 2Africa link
SPAIN 08:55

RETN debuts Barcelona PoP with 2Africa link

Global network services provider RETN has launched a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Barcelona as part of its Mediterranean connectivity expansion. The facility provides direct connectivity to Milan via the 2Africa submarine cable system, one of the world's largest subsea cable projects, offering route diversification from traditional terrestrial links and improved latency.

Telenor Sweden picks DXC to modernise customer service ops
SWEDEN 08:55

Telenor Sweden picks DXC to modernise customer service ops

DXC said it has been chosen by Telenor Sweden to modernise its customer service operations and strengthen its technology estate. Building on a long-standing relationship, DXC has completed a major cloud migration for the operator's customer service operations and is supporting broader application modernisation, too. It said Telenor picked it for its deep telecom expertise to update its legacy systems, enhance customer engagement and create a more scalable technology foundation.

Telecom Namibia to work with Cran on resolving service disruptions
NAMIBIA 08:44

Telecom Namibia to work with Cran on resolving service disruptions

Telecom Namibia has expressed its commitment to cooperating with the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) regarding recurring broadband service disruptions affecting parts of the country. In a statement, the company acknowledged the concerns raised by the industry regulator regarding the impact of these network disruptions on consumers, businesses, and institutions. The operator said it fully recognizes the critical importance of maintaining quality-of-service standards and transparent comm

HbbTV aims to underline ecosystem strengths with application showcase
GLOBAL 08:43

HbbTV aims to underline ecosystem strengths with application showcase

HbbTV, a standardised interface for interactive broadcast TV services, is getting a dedicated application showcase to highlight authentic use cases from a range of stakeholders. The HbbTV Application Showcase spans interactive tie-ins with TV programmes and advertising, plug-ins that provide access to on-demand content catalogues, live TV electronic programme guides, FAST channels, gaming, and accessibility services. Introduced by the HbbTV Association, the global alliance that supervises the technical sp

Colombia proposes raising minimum broadband speed definition to 300 Mbps
COLOMBIA 08:36

Colombia proposes raising minimum broadband speed definition to 300 Mbps

Colombia's Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) has opened for public comment a proposal to update the country's broadband definition, raising minimum speed thresholds set in 2017. The plan would gradually increase qualifying broadband speeds from the current 25 Mbps (download) and 5 Mbps (upload) to at least 300 Mbps (download) and 150 Mbps (download) in order to align Colombia with OECD benchmarks. It also introduces an "ultra-broadband" category starting at 1 Gbps (download) and 500 Mbps (upload).

Lebara Netherlands aims for 1 mln postpaid subscribers
NETHERLANDS 08:34

Lebara Netherlands aims for 1 mln postpaid subscribers

Lebara Netherlands aims to grow to over 1 million postpaid subscribers. In an interview with Telecompaper, managing director Leslie Hogeveen said this target is "ambitious but realistic". No deadline for achieving the number was given. Lebara's current base counts around 600,000 postpaid subscribers, equal to almost two-thirds of its total customers. Postpaid has increased from around a third of connections in early 2023 and is expected to increase further to 70-80 percent of Lebara's lines. 

SENEGAL 08:22

Senegal's mobile price index records double-digit drop in Q1

Senegal's IPSM report, which monitors price developments for mobile voice and data plans, shows that the average price level fell by 16.6 percent year‑on‑year in the first quarter. Commenting on the findings, telecom authority ARTP noted that this contraction was entirely driven by the three usage profiles associated with high data consumption, whose combined weight in the benchmark amounts to 68.2 percent. The index also recorded a second consecutive sequential decline, with the average price level down 10

KUWAIT 08:19

Ooredoo Kuwait launches Hajj campaign at airport

Ooredoo Kuwait has launched a Hajj pilgrim farewell initiative and a connectivity package at Kuwait International Airport for the 2026 pilgrimage season. As part of the initiative, Ooredoo Kuwait set up a dedicated hospitality booth inside the terminal, where pilgrims were greeted and offered traditional refreshments, travel essentials, and Hajj-related necessities aimed at making their journey more comfortable and seamless. The Ooredoo team also engaged directly with travelers, answering questions related

SLOVENIA 08:16

Telekom Slovenije extends lead in mobile, Telemach tops broadband market in 2025

Telekom Slovenije solidified its lead in the Slovenian mobile market in 2025, reaching 36.85 percent of active users at the end of the year, according to the latest data from regulator Akos. A1 Slovenia followed with 25.45 percent, while Telemach held 24.74 percent. 4G remained the dominant mobile technology at 50.73 percent of lines, with 5G rapidly growing to 43.83 percent. Over 51,000 mobile numbers were ported during the last quarter of the year.

EUROPE 08:01

Westcon-Comstor launches SASEvolution powered by Palo Alto Networks

Westcon-Comstor announced the launch of SASEvolution, a new programme designed to simplify and accelerate the adoption of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) across its partner ecosystem in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). SASEvolution brings together Palo Alto Networks' Prisma SASE platform with Westcon-managed services into ready-to-sell, bundled offerings. 

PHILIPPINES 07:57

Globe demos first Starlink satellite-to-mobile video call in Philippines

Globe Telecom has announced it has successfully completed the first live technical validation of its Starlink-powered Direct-to-Cell (DTC) satellite-to-mobile service in the Philippines. The Globe Starlink satellite-to-mobile service was demonstrated during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Brigada Eskwela visit to Binuangan Elementary School, located in an island barangay in Obando, Bulacan. Globe says this is one of Philippines' early technical validation activities for emerging satellite-powered mobile co

ESTONIA 07:57

Telia Estonia introduces mobile packs for kids

Telia Estonia has introduced two new mobile packages for children. A package for smartwatches includes unlimited calls to local fixed and mobile networks and 1 GB mobile data for use in Estonia and the EU, for EUR 5.99 per month. The package for smartphones includes unlimited calls to local networks and 10 GB mobile data for EUR 9.99 per month. Internet services are blocked after exceeding the monthly cap, and access to other paid services and calls to foreign numbers are restricted. An option to set up a w

CHILE 07:57

Wom revenues up 5% on postpaid growth in Q1

Chilean mobile operator Wom announced total revenues up 5.2 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, attributed mostly to a higher customer base, led by postpay additions, as well as improved ARPU. Just over a hear after successfully exiting bankruptcy proceedings, the operator said it has consolidated its position as the country's second biggest mobile operator.

UGANDA 07:55

MTN Uganda expands support for women-owned businesses

MTN Uganda has launched the second phase of its Advancing Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) programme to empower women-led businesses through supply-chain inclusion, digital transformation, and enterprise growth. Launched in October 2023, the three-year AWE initiative runs until November 2026. It integrates women-owned businesses into MTN Uganda's supply chain across IT, technical networks, commercial operations, and facility management.

DENMARK 07:52

Norlys appoints former Coop CEO to board of consumer services division

Danish operator Norlys has announced the appointment from 01 June of Kraen Oestergaard Nielsen to the board of directors of its consumer services division. From 2020 to 2024, he was CEO at the Coop, having begun working on the retailer's new IT platform in 2016 when he was CTO. Using that experience, he helped to establish the software company Lobyco, which serves international retailers.

BRAZIL 07:52

Brazil's BNDES approves BRL 300 mln for Magalu cloud expansion

The Brazilian National Development Bank (BNDES) has approved BRL 300 million in financing for Magalu Cloud through its BNDES Mais Inovacao program. This funding will support the expansion of Magalu Cloud's data storage service, which aims to provide a domestic alternative to international providers. The investment will be used for research and development at its Sao Carlos facility, to purchase processors and network equipment, and to hire 170 new employees, expanding its R&D team to 375 by 2028. Magalu Clo

NIGERIA 07:48

Airtel Nigeria and Globacom resume airtime lending after court order

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has suspended enforcement of its Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations (DEON Regulations) 2025, following an interim order issued by the Federal High Court in Lagos. As a result, Airtel and Globacom have resumed airtime lending, TechCabal reported. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:45

Mango Office to work with T1 on HR integration

Russian VoIP operator and cloud services provider Mango Office has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the IT holding company T1 during the exhibition Digital Industry for Industrial Russia, which took place in Nizhny Novgorod. They have already started a project on integration of digital products from Mango Office with the HR system Union from T1. The solution is expected to improve the efficiency of HR staff significantly.  

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