Eir sees 24% increase in mobile data demand at summer events
IRELAND 12:44

Eir sees 24% increase in mobile data demand at summer events

Eir has reported a 24.4 percent increase in mobile data usage at six major summer events compared to 2025 - covering concerts, festivals and cultural events. The 'All Together Now' event saw the biggest increase in mobile data usage at 40 percent; with mobile data demand up 25 percent at Malahide Castle, up 24 percent at Kaleidoscope, up 19 percent at Marlay Park, up 17 percent at Bloom, and up 8 percent at St Anne's Park.

Motorola Solutions completes USD 1.5 bln takeover of counter-drone specialist D-Fend
GLOBAL 12:40

Motorola Solutions completes USD 1.5 bln takeover of counter-drone specialist D-Fend

Motorola Solutions said it has finalised the USD 1.5 billion takeover of US-based counter-drone technology vendor D-Fend Solutions. D-Fend supplies advanced counter-unmanned aerial systems designed to detect and neutralise drone threats on behalf of public safety and enterprise clients. Upon detecting a rogue UAV, D-Fend's EnforceAir platform activates an RF override technology to gain control of the vehicle so that can be landed safely. This method is designed to avoid disruption to local connectivity for

Tata Communications brings 5G to new Sierra.ev
INDIA 12:36

Tata Communications brings 5G to new Sierra.ev

Tata Communications announced it is bringing 5G connectivity to the new Sierra.ev car launched in July by sister company Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles. The 5G cellular connectivity is built in to the new electric car as part of its software, using Tata Communications MOVE Connected Vehicle Platform. The mobile network connection will support in-vehicle services such as content streaming and subscription services, as well as over-the-air updates for car systems and safety features such as emergency calls, r

Finnish consortium awarded EUR 5 million grant for military-grade 5G and 6G research
EUROPE 12:33

Finnish consortium awarded EUR 5 million grant for military-grade 5G and 6G research

The Finnish defence ministry has awarded EUR 4.8 million (USD 5.6 milion) to a consortium led by the University of Oulu to develop 5G and 6G technologies for military defence applications in the Arctic. The Arctic 6G Systems Testing and Development Programme is funded by the Ministry of Defence as part of a regional initiative focused on broader government spending in northern Finland. The University of Oulu will take part in the project together with Nokia Defense, Telia and VTT Technical Research Centre o

Orange Slovakia signs 10-year renewable energy deal with new solar plant
SLOVAKIA 12:24

Orange Slovakia signs 10-year renewable energy deal with new solar plant

Orange Slovakia announced plans to start using renewable electricity generated by a new solar power plant in Central Slovakia. The operator will purchase electricity from renewable sources from the plant for at least the next ten years. The supply will be provided by the company Enery under a ten-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), under which it will supply Orange with a total of 125,030 MWh of renewable electricity. The long-term agreement will help Orange better predict energy costs and at the

Nexera takeover by Orange, APG approved by EU
POLAND 12:22

Nexera takeover by Orange, APG approved by EU

The European Commission announced that it cleared the acquisition of Polish wholesale operator Nexera by Orange and the Dutch pensions fund investor APG Asset Management. The EU authority found that the takeover would not raise competition concerns, as the merged entity will continue to face competition from other wholesale broadband access players, including Fiberhost, PSO, Vectra and Tauron. The companies' activities are complementary, with limited geographic overlap.

Spain watchdog updates speed test app
SPAIN 12:21

Spain watchdog updates speed test app

Spain's communications regulator CNMC has announced a major update to its official internet speed test app less than a year on from its launch. New features include Android 16 compatibility, performance enhancements and a redesigned, more visual interface.

Telefonica Germany installs 5G streetlights for extra Oktoberfest coverage
GERMANY 12:16

Telefonica Germany installs 5G streetlights for extra Oktoberfest coverage

Telefonica Germany announced it's installing 21 additional mobile sites for the Oktoberfest in Munich running from 19 September to 04 October. This year, Telefonica relies on the latest generation of system technology to set up the network for the event. The upgrade of the network will boost performance while simultaneously improving efficiency for the hundreds of thousands of visitors to the event.

NuRAN Wireless shelf prospectus filing aims to support 2,000 more telecom site deployments
AFRICA 12:15

NuRAN Wireless shelf prospectus filing aims to support 2,000 more telecom site deployments

NuRAN Wireless said it filed a final short form base shelf prospectus and received a final receipt for it from the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities. A corresponding registration statement on Form F-10 has been filed with the US SEC, which the company has asked to become effective on or before 16:30 hrs on 26 August. It currently intends to use the net proceeds from any offering to permit the construction and commissioning of more than 2,000 more telecom infrastructure sites, including o

Airtel Money brings digital school fee payments to over 800 schools in Tanzania
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 12:11

Airtel Money brings digital school fee payments to over 800 schools in Tanzania

Airtel Money's digital payment platform School Pay has expanded to over 800 schools across sixteen regions in Tanzania, helping school owners streamline fee collection and enhance financial transparency. The operator said the system allows parents to pay tuition directly through their mobile phones, while providing educational institutions with real-time record-keeping, secure processing, and direct transfers to school bank accounts. Targeting an annual expansion of 1,000 schools, Airtel Money aims to make

GlobalConnect to transfer 6,000 fibre customers to Telia Norway as condition of Telenor deal
NORWAY 11:40

GlobalConnect to transfer 6,000 fibre customers to Telia Norway as condition of Telenor deal

Telia Norway said it has agreed to acquire around 6,000 fibre customers from GlobalConnect in Northern Norway and Eastern Norway, subject to approval from the Norwegian Competition Authority. The transfer is among remedies related to Telenor's acquisition of GlobalConnect's Norwegian residential customer business. The deal between Telia and GlobalConnect is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Embou adds Dazn, Filmin and 100-plus channels to TV offer
SPAIN 11:34

Embou adds Dazn, Filmin and 100-plus channels to TV offer

Aragonese operator Embou, owned by MasOrange, has expanded its pay-TV portfolio to more than 100 channels, adding live sports from Dazn, third-division football via the Primera Federacion channel as well as thousands more film and series titles via TV Premium and Filmin. The operator described its revamped TV service as the centrepiece of its entertainment offering, combining linear channels, on demand content and multi device access.

NETHERLANDS 10:58

Dutch consumers union calls for law against price discrimination for new and existing internet customers

The consumers union in the Netherlands is calling for legislation against price discrimination between new and existing broadband customers. Delta, KPN, Odido and VodafoneZiggo show stark differences in prices for the different groups of customers and have not heeded the Consumentenbond's call to charge all customers the same price after promotional periods.

UNITED KINGDOM 10:56

New UK MVNO MyCharity Mobile launches on Vodafone network

A new MVNO has officially launched operations in the UK called MyCharity Mobile, powered by Tekmoni and enabled by eSIM Go. The new MVNO has been designed to turn recurring customer mobile spend into a passive funding engine for charities, with customers able to donate to any charity by switching their monthly plan. It will donate 15p directly to a customer's chosen charity for every GBP 1 spent on their mobile plan.

DENMARK 10:53

Netmore provides connectivity for Aarhus water meter system

Netmore Group has announced an agreement with water and wastewater company Aarhus Vand and metering equipment provider Kamstrup to support the deployment of approximately 69,000 connected water meters in Aarhus municipality in Denmark. Netmore's carrier-grade LoRaWAN network and Kamstrup's digital water metering technology will give Aarhus Vand an up-to-date view of water consumption, and help residents better understand and reduce their water usage.

EGYPT 10:34

Telecom Egypt promoted to FTSE emerging markets mid-cap index

Telecom Egypt announced it has been promoted from the Small Cap to the Mid Cap segment within the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (GEIS), securing its inclusion in the FTSE Emerging Markets Index. The reclassification was announced as part of FTSE Russell's September semiannual review for the Middle East and Africa. The upgrade follows a surge in Telecom Egypt's market capitalization over the past year to approximately USD 3.9 billion.

IRELAND 10:30

Irish Minister welcomes report showing benefits of NBP roll-out

Irish Minister for Communications, Patrick O'Donovan, has welcomed a new report from Ookla confirming a major boost to rural broadband performance across Ireland as a result of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) roll-out. Based on Speedtest data matched to the NBP intervention area, the report shows median download speeds in NPB areas have increased 13-fold to 156.99 Mbps in mid-2026, from 11.60 Mbps in 2019. Median upload seeds have increased from 4.67 Mbps to 49.48 Mbps over the same period; with the broad

BRAZIL 10:28

Vivo launches AI-powered Agentic SOC with Palo Alto Networks

Vivo unveiled at the Febraban Tech event in Sao Paulo its new Security Operations Centre (SOC) powered by AI agents, developed in partnership with Palo Alto Networks using the Cortex XSIAM platform. The platform utilises autonomous AI agents to automatically identify, analyse, and contain cyber threats in hybrid and multicloud environments, while human specialists retain control over advanced investigations and strategic choices. The SOC bundles Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Extended Detection and R

GHANA 10:27

MTN Ghana pledges GHS 20 mln to support returnees from South Africa

MTN Ghana is preparing a GHS 20 million support package to help Ghanaians returning from South Africa rebuild their lives following renewed xenophobic attacks, according to Board Chairman Ishmael Yamson. The company originally planned a GHS 10 million budget focused on immediate welcome support, such as free data. However, the board reconsidered after recognising that short-term relief was insufficient for returnees, many of whom were forced to leave South Africa with only two suitcases. To maximize long-te

NETHERLANDS 10:15

Eurofiber increases debt facilities to EUR 2.2 billion

Eurofiber announced the completion of a new long-term financing package, increasing its available credit to EUR 2.2 billion from EUR 1.5 billion under its previous debt facilities agreed in 2022. The new package, supported by a group of banks and institutional investors, provides the operator with additional means to expand its fibre and data centre infrastructure across its footprint in the Benelux, France and Germany. 

NORWAY 10:12

Vipps makes national identity card available via BankID app link

Norwegian mobile payment service provider Vipps said the national identity card will soon become available in its application. Tapping on the ID card in Vipps will redirect users to the BankID app, where they can identify themselves and show their credentials. The ID card can be used from the age of 12 and in places that accept digital identification from BankID, such as the off-licence chain Vinmonopolet, the post office, large grocery chains, some nightclubs and certain events.  

QATAR 09:56

Vodafone Qatar upgrades push-to-talk services for mission-critical operations

Vodafone Qatar has upgraded its Push-to-Talk Plus platform, expanding mission-critical communication features across its nationwide mobile network. The upgrade offers organizations instant, secure connectivity without the costly infrastructure required by traditional radio systems. Designed for sectors demanding real-time operational coordination, the enhanced service integrates instant voice, video streaming, messaging, and live location tracking into a single resilient network architecture to prevent oper

GREENLAND 09:48

Tusass appoints CTO from October

Greenlandic operator Tusass has announced its appointment of Inooraq Brandt to the role of director of technology and infrastructure (CTO) from 01 October. He joins the company from the position of CEO at engineering, architecture and consultancy company Ramboll Greenland. Local and international recruitment began in March when Jonas Hasselriis became CEO of Tusass after several years as COO with responsibility for technical and infrastructure affairs.

MEXICO 09:46

Mexico consults on telecom regulatory sandboxes

Mexico's telecommunications regulator CRT has launched a public consultation on the proposed creation of regulatory sandboxes that would let companies, universities and entrepreneurs trial new technologies, services and business models in real world conditions under temporary, supervised rules. The CRT said the aim is to set up a "regulatory laboratory" for the sector, allowing innovations to be tested under flexible requirements before they are considered for full market approval.

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