Telefonica expands alliance with hotel chain Melia
SPAIN 07:20

Telefonica expands alliance with hotel chain Melia

Telefonica and Melia Hotels International have renewed their strategic alliance to accelerate the hotel group's global technology transformation, building on a decade-long partnership. The updated agreement centres on cloud infrastructure, AI and cybersecurity as core pillars to support a homogeneous, secure and scalable digital services model across more than 250 hotels in 40 countries.

EU starts mandatory reporting of vulnerability exploits for device manfacturers
EUROPE 07:19

EU starts mandatory reporting of vulnerability exploits for device manfacturers

Manufacturers in the EU must actively report exploited vulnerabilities in their products and related serious cyber incidents to public authorities from 11 September, under new rules coming into effect under the EU's Cyber ​​Resilience Act. A report must be filed with the EU Cybersecurity Agency (Enisa), which runs a database of the information for sharing with national authorities across the EU. In addition customers must be told of such cases so they can take their own protective measures, such as download

Alianza acquires Skribby to add meeting platforms to comms platform
EUROPE 07:07

Alianza acquires Skribby to add meeting platforms to comms platform

Alianza has acquired Belgian meeting infrastructure company Skribby, adding meeting bot and multi-model transcription capabilities to its Alianza Crux communications platform. Skribby's technology will extend Alianza Crux beyond telecoms networks to Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Zoom, allowing developers to access conversations from both operator networks and established meeting platforms through a single API.

Mobiuz upgrades LTE, GSM networks in Andijan region
UZBEKISTAN 07:04

Mobiuz upgrades LTE, GSM networks in Andijan region

Uzbekistan mobile operator Mobiuz has upgraded its LTE network in the city and region of Andijan. The company said it upgraded 14 LTE-800 and GSM-900 in Andijan and in eight municpalities across the region. 

Norway starts work on internet switching platform
NORWAY 07:02

Norway starts work on internet switching platform

Norway's telecom sector has started work on plans to develop a common switching platform for changing internet provider. The regulatory authority Nkom kicked off the sector collaboration with a meeting at the Telecom Conference in Oslo. Industry players are expected to develop a solution together, with Nkom coordinating the work.

Dialog Axiata launches 5G Ultra MiFi with eSIM, Wi-Fi 6 support in Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA 07:01

Dialog Axiata launches 5G Ultra MiFi with eSIM, Wi-Fi 6 support in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka operator Dialog Axiata has introduced a 5G MiFi with eSIM capability and Wi-Fi 6 technology, offering a portable internet service for connectivity on the move. Designed for professionals, businesses, students, travelers and families, the Dialog 5G Ultra MiFi is designed to provide internet access wherever users live, work or travel.

Lightera expands optical fibre manufacturing for AI infrastructure demand
GLOBAL 07:00

Lightera expands optical fibre manufacturing for AI infrastructure demand

Lightera, part of the Furukawa Electric Group, is expanding its global manufacturing capacity for optical fibre and optical fibre cable in response to growing demand from AI infrastructure, hyperscale data centres, cloud services and next-generation communications networks. The expansion will include investment across Lightera's US operations and affiliated manufacturing capabilities in Brazil, Japan and India, with additional production capacity expected to come online progressively from the second half of

Carrier billing tops 10% of Europe's digital goods revenue - MEF
EUROPE 06:54

Carrier billing tops 10% of Europe's digital goods revenue - MEF

Carrier billing generated USD 14 billion in revenue across Europe in 2025, equivalent to more than 10 percent of the region's digital goods and services spend, according to new data from the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF). The figures point to the continuing importance of telco-enabled payments even as the sector faces intensifying competition and regulatory pressure.

Econet Zimbabwe to phase out 3G network by end of 2027
ZIMBABWE 06:53

Econet Zimbabwe to phase out 3G network by end of 2027

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe announced plans to switch off its 3G network by the end of December 2027, followed by a phased retirement of 2G, as part of an effort to accelerate investment in faster 4G and 5G infrastructure, the Herald reported. According to the country's largest mobile operator, retiring these legacy technologies will enhance overall service quality, free up vital spectrum, and align the network with global telecommunication standards.

Maroc Telecom appoints Hadraoui as new MD at Moov Chad
CHAD 06:50

Maroc Telecom appoints Hadraoui as new MD at Moov Chad

Moov Africa Chad appointed Mourad Hadraoui as its new managing director, succeeding Mohammed Dkhisi after seven years. Hadraoui is a veteran of Marco Telecom, working at the operator over 26 years in a range of management roles. He was formally introduced to the ICT minister by Maroc Telecom Group's international executive president, Brahim Boudaoud.

Zain KSA and National Center for Meteorology partner to digitise climate services
SAUDI ARABIA 06:47

Zain KSA and National Center for Meteorology partner to digitise climate services

Zain KSA and the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to develop advanced digital solutions for national weather services. The partnership combines NCM's meteorological data and Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models with Zain KSA's digital infrastructure and computing capabilities. By deploying artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and real-time nowcasting tools, the two organisations aim to accelerate data processing, improve forecast precision, a

Niger secures 100 Gbps international fibre link with Algeria
ALGERIA 06:43

Niger secures 100 Gbps international fibre link with Algeria

Algerie Telecom and Niger Telecom have signed agreements in Niamey to establish a 100 Gbps terrestrial fibre-optic link, expanding international capacity for Niger Telecom's network and advancing the Trans-Saharan fiber-optic backbone. Under the bilateral deal, Algerie Telecom will donate transmission equipment to build the connection between In Guezzam, Algeria and Agadez, Niger. Once operational, the high-speed link will reinforce Niger's national infrastructure and add a reliable international routing pa

GEORGIA 06:41

Silk Road Group's credit rating outlook upgraded to positive by Moody's

Georgian Sik Road Group, running the operator Silknet, announced that Moody's Ratings has affirmed Silk Road Group's B1 long-term Corporate Family Rating and the B1 rating assigned to the company's USD 400 million bonds issued in 2025, while upgrading the rating outlook from Stable to Positive. The upgrade of the outlook reflects Moody's assessment of the continued stability of Silk Road Group's credit profile and the potential for further improvement in its financial and credit metrics going forward, the c

MALAYSIA 06:40

Malaysia ranks second in ASEAN Digital Nations Index - GSMA

Malaysia second in the ASEAN region, trailing only Singapore, due to its digital infrastructure, data governance, cybersecurity frameworks, and artificial intelligence policies, according to a report from the GSMA. Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines followed closely behind Malaysia in the rankings.

LATVIA 06:40

Tet develops AI solutions for healthcare

Latvian operator Tet has started a cooperation with Latvian medical institutions on developing new artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for healthcare needs. As part of the new direction, Tet is already implementing several practical projects that will help medical institutions modernise daily processes, reduce administrative burden, improve patient experience and protect their data.

GLOBAL 06:23

Radisys launches ecosystem drive to implement voice and speech AI in telecoms

Radisys is introducing a product ecosystem to integrate leading voice and speech AI technologies into telephone calls and other communications. Radisys's V.AI initiative is intended to help operators create, deploy and monetise AI-enhanced communication services in consumer and B2B segments. End-to-end deployments will leverage AI before communications, during the call, and afterwards, spanning agentic AI assistants, intelligent fraud screening, and live call translation.

ASIA 06:17

NetIX tops 60 connected internet exchanges following APAC expansion

NetIX has expanded its Global Internet Exchange (GIX) service to provide access to more than 60 internet exchange points (IXPs) worldwide through a single connection. This milestone was reached over summer with the addition of the Singapore Internet Exchange (SGIX), expanding the global community of Internet Exchange networks available through the GIX.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:54

South Korea investigates Google over exposure of digital sex crime data

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has launched an investigation into Google after reports that information relating to requests to remove digital sex crime material had been exposed on external websites. The PIPC said it requested information from Google on 7 September to establish the facts and is investigating the scope and types of sensitive personal information involved, the period for which it was provided and how the information came to be exposed. 

JAPAN 05:53

Japan ransomware attacks hit record in first half of 2026

Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) recorded 123 ransomware incidents in the first half of 2026, the highest number for a six-month period since comparable statistics began, as cyber threats and online fraud continued to rise. The NPA also reported that losses from internet-enabled fraud reached approximately JPY 175.5 billion, an increase of 45 percent year on year. The figure includes fraud conducted using internet services and represents one of the major areas of financial loss identified in the agency'

ASIA 05:50

NTT Data appoints Yasuhiro Kajiki to lead Japan and APAC data centres

NTT Data has appointed Yasuhiro Kajiki as managing director for Japan and APAC at NTT Global Data Centers, where he will oversee operations and growth across the region. Kajiki joins from NTT Indonesia, where he was president and director and led the group's ICT services and data centre businesses in the country. He has more than 25 years' experience across telecommunications, cloud and data centre businesses, with roles spanning Japan, the Philippines, Russia, the UK, Indonesia and Malaysia.

JAPAN 05:49

SoftBank to offer Starlink Direct roaming in four countries

SoftBank will expand its Starlink Direct satellite-to-smartphone service outside Japan from 28 September, initially covering the US, Canada and New Zealand, with the Philippines planned for later in autumn. The service will allow compatible smartphones to send and receive text messages and use data through selected applications where terrestrial mobile coverage is unavailable, provided there is an unobstructed line of sight to the satellites. Voice calls and emergency calls will not be supported.

JAPAN 05:46

NTT develops AI-powered system to streamline bridge inspections

NTT subsidiary NTT ME has developed and begun trials of a bridge inspection system with the city of Ina in Nagano Prefecture that brings inspection planning, drone operations, field records, AI-based damage detection and report preparation into a single workflow. The system links inspection planning with Japan's xROAD road infrastructure data platform and supports drone photography, field inspection records and post-inspection reporting. NTT ME said the aim is to reduce the labour required for bridge inspec

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:44

KT and LG Uplus join Nexthus as shareholders as One Store stake rises to 95.88%

Nexthus, a South Korean digital asset and blockchain company, has agreed to bring Korea Telecom (KT), LG Uplus and blockchain security company CertiK in as strategic shareholders through a KRW 3.8 billion private placement, as it moves to increase its stake in South Korean app store operator One Store to 95.88 percent. The capital increase is linked to Nexthus's acquisition of additional One Store shares from KT and LG Uplus. The two operators signed a share purchase agreement with Nexthus on 10 September,

JAPAN 05:43

Japanese carriers launch iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo

NTT Docomo, SoftBank, KDDI's au and Rakuten Mobile will all offer Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo in Japan, with the Pro models going on sale on 18 September and the iPhone Duo following on 23 October. The four operators will begin taking reservations for the Pro models on 12 September at 9pm, while reservations for the iPhone Duo open on 16 October at 9pm.

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