Safaricom Ethiopia surpasses 15 mln subscribers on fifth licence anniversary
ETHIOPIA 08:52

Safaricom Ethiopia surpasses 15 mln subscribers on fifth licence anniversary

Safaricom Ethiopia says it has exceeded 15 million 90-day active subscribers, five years after receiving its Unified Telecommunications Service Licence on 09 July 2021 and less than four years after launching commercial operations in October 2022. Direct investments in community development and support have reached ETB 139 million over the past four years, supplemented by ETB 545 million from partners and shareholders, bringing total community funding to ETB 684 million. 

MDC Data Centers lands Columbia Capital funds for Mexican expansion
MEXICO 08:44

MDC Data Centers lands Columbia Capital funds for Mexican expansion

MDC Data Centers (MDC) announced a minority investment from Columbia Capital to fund expansion along the US-Mexico border and deeper into Mexico. The investment will add capacity at MDC's border sites, a new interconnection hub in Queretaro as well as cable landing hubs in Cancun and Veracruz for the upcoming Manta underwater cable system.

Bouygues Telecom reorganises B2B activities, promotes Voisin and Lopez to exec team
FRANCE 08:38

Bouygues Telecom reorganises B2B activities, promotes Voisin and Lopez to exec team

French operator Bouygues Telecom has announced the promotions of two of its directors, coinciding with the establishment of a newly created B2B arm, named Business Entreprises. This reorganisation brings together the teams dedicated to B2B clients, from Pro to Enterprise accounts. The merged activities will be led by Catherine Voisin, who is also promoted to Bouygues Telecom's management committee alongside Georgina Lopez, director of information systems.

Airtel Africa opens two premium shops in Lagos
NIGERIA 08:34

Airtel Africa opens two premium shops in Lagos

Airtel Africa has opened two premium experience centres in Lagos featuring a modern design. Group CEO Sunil Taldar officially opened the new shops at DAT Mall in Sangotedo and Marina, bringing Airtel Nigeria's total number to over 350 premium experience centres as it targets 500 nationwide. The outlets offer the full range of services, including mobile connectivity, fibre, home broadband, outdoor units (ODUs) and enterprise services, alongside comprehensive account support.

Claro Colombia activates 5G in over 100 cities
COLOMBIA 08:23

Claro Colombia activates 5G in over 100 cities

Claro Colombia (America Movil) has reached the milestone of over 100 cities connected to its 5G network across the country, up from 78 in July. Customers with compatible phones can now access the fifth-generation network in Amalfi, Cisneros, Guatapé and La Pintada, in Antioquia; Tibasosa, in Boyacá; Aranzazu, in Caldas; Guachené, in Cauca; Becerril, in Cesar; Gachancipá, Guachetá and Nemocón, in Cundinamarca; Algeciras, in Huila; Aracataca, in Magdalena; Guamal and Lejanías, in Meta; San Cayetano, in Norte

Tele Columbus slashes investments by 50% in selective capital allocation in H1
GERMANY 08:22

Tele Columbus slashes investments by 50% in selective capital allocation in H1

German operator Tele Columbus said investments fell by 50.8 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reflecting selective capital allocation focused on fibre-optic and upgrade of existing networks. Normalised EBITDA rose by 1.8 percent during the period to EUR 86.4 million. Reported EBITDA increased by 68.6 percent to EUR 101.6 million, driven by the implementation of efficiency measures, consistent cost discipline and one-off gains from the sale of the non-core equity interest. Total revenues fell b

Deutsche Telekom partners infrastructure operator Rehnig to connect multi-dwelling units to fibre
GERMANY 08:06

Deutsche Telekom partners infrastructure operator Rehnig to connect multi-dwelling units to fibre

Deutsche Telekom has announced a long-term partnership agreement with infrastructure operator Rehnig to connect multi-dwelling units (MDUs) to the fibre-optic network. Under the partnership, Telekom will lay the fibre-optic network up to the building, while Rehnig is responsible for extending it indoors. Telekom is responsible for active operation of the network, allowing it to supply its portfolio of products for residential and business customers, including Magenta TV, as well as services for wholesale pa

Global XR headwear shipments fall 39% in H1 on headset slump
GLOBAL 07:53

Global XR headwear shipments fall 39% in H1 on headset slump

Global shipments of XR headwear fell 38.7 percent year-on-year to 1.9 million units in the first half of 2026, as a sharp decline in standalone headset demand outweighed growth in the nascent XR glasses segment. The latest data from Omdia showed that XR glasses accounted for 25.8 percent of total XR headwear shipments in H1, up from 10.2 percent a year earlier, driven almost entirely by tethered display glasses. 

Paratus partners with Roke to offer Starlink service to Uganda's enterprise market
UGANDA 07:52

Paratus partners with Roke to offer Starlink service to Uganda's enterprise market

Roke Telkom has partnered with authorised Starlink reseller Paratus Uganda to launch Starlink satellite connectivity for the enterprise market. The new service provides fast, low-latency internet to remote areas lacking traditional fibre or wireless coverage, while serving as a resilient backup for multi-site enterprises. Paratus Uganda country manager Edwin Kyambadde said this is a vital step forward in supporting business operations that increasingly rely on mission-critical connectivity.

Rostelecom adds support for digital ruble
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:47

Rostelecom adds support for digital ruble

Russian national operator Rostelecom said customers can using the digital ruble on its corporate website. Household customers are able to pay for all services from the operator in this way.

TTK modernises Wi-Fi networks at train stations
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:45

TTK modernises Wi-Fi networks at train stations

Russian operator TTK, in cooperation with its controlling shareholder Russian Railways, is upgrading the wireless network at passenger railway facilities. The project to provide passengers with free Wi-Fi access at train stations has been underway since 2015 and currently encompasses numerous locations across the country. Equipment upgrades and the expansion of the network coverage areas have already been completed at Moscow's railway terminals - including Savelovsky, Kyiv, Paveletsky, Belorussky, Kazansky,

MTS to carry out AI training for people with disabilities
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:44

MTS to carry out AI training for people with disabilities

Russian operator MTS has launched the "Everyone Included" educational programme, designed to help people with disabilities master AI tools. Developed in partnership with its unit MWS AI, the course teaches the practical application of various AI tools in professional tasks. Following the registration phase, 1,000 participants were selected from a pool of over 1,850 applicants across 180 cities nationwide.

SOUTH SUDAN 07:44

MTN South Sudan launches Aweil ICT hub in northern Bahr el Ghazal State

MTN South Sudan has launched the Aweil ICT Hub in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state as a centre for learning, innovation and digital skills development. It will provide young people with tools and opportunities to thrive in the digital economy. At the launch event, MTN South Sudan CEO Mapula Bodibe said that true digital access requires combining connectivity with practical skills, confidence and education. She said the new facility will create fresh economic and educational opportunities for residents across N

AZERBAIJAN 07:43

Nar upgrades sign language portal

Azerbaijan operator Azerfon, trading under the Nar brand, has launched a new version of the Jestdili.az online dictionary for Azerbaijani sign language. The platform's design and structure have been updated, new features have been introduced to enhance the user experience, and a new international sign language section has been added.

SOUTH AFRICA 07:37

Teraco's electricity consumption triples over four years to 2025

South African data centre operator Teraco tripled its electricity consumption over four years to 399.3 GWh in 2025 from 130 GWh in 2021, Techcentral reported, citing the company's fifth annual sustainability report. It had used 231.6 GWh in 2023. Teraco's average power draw has grown by roughly 32 percent annually from under 15 MW to 46 MW. Teraco's strategy to offset this surge on the national coal-heavy grid depends heavily on a flagship solar farm under development in the Free State.

PAKISTAN 07:31

Pakistani watchdog fines Jazz nearly PKR 39 million over corporate SIM violations

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has imposed a fine of PKR 38.9 million on Pakistan Mobile Communication (operating under the Jazz brand name) over violations related to the issuance, verification, activation and monitoring of around 400 corporate postpaid SIMs. The enforcement order followed a complaint from M/s Target Marketing, which alleged that the SIMs had been issued in its name without its request, consent, approval or authorisation.

NETHERLANDS 07:31

MVNE Public Mobility adds live AI agent to network services

Dutch MVNE Public Mobility is adding network-based AI services to its offering for MVNOs and resellers using its platform. The first service is Live AI Agent, a white-label offering for partners to sell to their business users, without the need to manage their own infrastructure. The agent functions over a mobile call, with no need for apps or other downloads by the end-user. A wake word can activate the agent during the call. 

ITALY 07:26

CMLink Italy adds 50GB a month to plans in autumn promo

Italian MVNO CMLink Italy, owned by China Mobile International, has launched a new back-to-school offer designed to persuade customers to sign up to its Super 160 monthly and Relax 160 annual plan. Under the promo, dubbed "CMLink Autumn Connected: More Giga, Less Spending!", the operator will add 50GB a month to the data bundle if users subscribe before 04 October.

AFRICA 07:24

MTN MoMo plans to expand across Africa via technology and regulatory partnerships

MTN Group Fintech CEO Serigne Dioum has presented the operator's strategy for its financial technology platform, driven primarily by its mobile app, ITWeb reported. Dioum told regulators, financial institutions, technology partners and developers at the second annual MTN Group Fintech Summit in Johannesburg that MTN will advance Africa's digital future through strategic partnerships and high-impact services.

ITALY 07:12

TIM offering entry-level fibre for under EUR 20

Telecom Italia (TIM) has launched a promotion giving selected mobile customers the opportunity to sign up to its entry-level TIM Premium Base rate at the special price of EUR 19.90 a month rather than EUR 25.90, reports Mondo Mobile Web. Under the 'Premium Per Te' offer, available until 26 September, the operator is discounting the price for all new convergent customers.

GLOBAL 06:57

Xbox to introduce monthly cloud gaming limits for Game Pass subs

Xbox will introduce monthly limits on cloud gaming for Game Pass subscribers from November, with each plan including a set number of cloud gaming hours. Game Pass Ultimate will include 15 hours per month, while Premium will include 10 hours and Essential five hours. Eligible subscribers currently have access to cloud gaming without monthly hour limits. Xbox said it expects the change to affect 4 percent of Game Pass subscribers.

UNITED STATES 06:53

Nscale and Figure sign multi-year AI compute partnership

AI cloud provider Nscale has signed a multi-year strategic partnership with humanoid robotics company Figure that could see up to 100,000 Nvidia GPUs deployed to support Figure's AI models and robotics. The initial GPUs are targeted for deployment from the second half of 2027 at a site in Barstow, Texas. The agreement includes an initial commitment of USD 3.5 billion in compute, with the intention to scale the commitment to more than USD 6 billion, according to Nscale.

UNITED STATES 06:53

T-Mobile names energy exec to take over as CFO

T-Mobile US announced that Jessica Uhl will join the company as CFO Designate and succeed Peter Osvaldik as Chief Financial Officer in February 2027. The announcement follows Osvaldik's previous one-year contract extension to support the CEO transition when Srini Gopalan took over last November.

ROMANIA 06:53

Digi pays around RON 1.1 billion to Romanian state budget in 8 months

Digi Group has announced it has paid over RON 1.5 billion to Romania's state budget in the first eight months of 2026. This amount covers fees, contributions and taxes related to the activities carried out by all the Group's entities in Romania.

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