Viaplay sports content to help Videoland towards goal of becoming largest streamer in Netherlands
NETHERLANDS 10:09

Viaplay sports content to help Videoland towards goal of becoming largest streamer in Netherlands

Dutch streaming platform Videoland has applied to the competition regulator ACM for clearance to acquire Viaplay's activities in the Netherlands. The companies first announced the deal in early July, and if the sale is completed Videoland will see its content slate significantly strengthened. In terms of subscriber numbers it also comes closer to rival market leader Netflix, Telecompaper research shows.

Zetrix AI Berhad joins SAMENA Council
GLOBAL 10:07

Zetrix AI Berhad joins SAMENA Council

Zetrix AI Berhad has joined the SAMENA Telecommunications Council to help regional operators create new revenue streams. By leveraging existing assets such as billing infrastructure, customer trust and distribution channels, telecom operators can offer a subscription for both open and commercial AI models under Zentrix' model. The company's Enterprise AI Token Management Platform lets operators centralise usage, permissions and security.

FiberCop inks network R&D deal with Federico II University
ITALY 09:51

FiberCop inks network R&D deal with Federico II University

Italy's wholesale fibre operator FiberCop has launched a research and training partnership with the University of Naples Federico II focused on next-generation telecommunications networks, including digital twins, 5G, 6G and artificial intelligence. The programme will be carried out with the university's Centre for Advanced Metrological and Technological Services, or CeSMA.

Tracfone unveils new 30th anniversary partnerships, deals
UNITED STATES 09:51

Tracfone unveils new 30th anniversary partnerships, deals

Tracfone Wireless, non-contract mobile operator on the Verizon network, is marking its 30th anniversary with new partnerships and deals. This includes partnering with Be My Eyes. This will make Tracfone Customer Assistance available through the Be My Eyes Service Directory, enabling low-vision and blind customers to connect via live video call with a trained Tracfone specialist 24/7. 

Vodacom Tanzania renovates classrooms at 3 schools
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 09:48

Vodacom Tanzania renovates classrooms at 3 schools

Vodacom Tanzania has joined communities and education stakeholders to bring renovated classrooms to life in three schools in Vikindu, Morogoro and Ruvuma. Two classrooms have been renovated at each school, bringing the total to six classrooms. In addition, 90 desks have been provided with 30 desks allocated to each school. The programme has an initial reach of 4,838 pupils, including 117 pupils with special needs, as well as 52 teachers.

GCT to supply connectivity modules for dual-use military-civilian technologies including UAVs
GLOBAL 09:44

GCT to supply connectivity modules for dual-use military-civilian technologies including UAVs

GCT Semiconductor has agreed to a strategic partnership with an unnamed utilities and IoT infrastructure firm. The aim of the commercial relationship is to catalyse frontier approaches for controlling aerial drones and other dual-use military-civilian technologies. Under this initiative, GCT is working up a project pipeline to expand its dual-use technology, supporting emerging defence applications and mission-critical scenarios including security and logistics.

AWS partners with NBA Africa for basketball-themed maths programme for schools
AFRICA 09:39

AWS partners with NBA Africa for basketball-themed maths programme for schools

Amazon Web Services has partnered with NBA Africa and non-profit organisation Learn Fresh to expand NBA Math Hoops, a basketball-themed mathematics programme, to 10,000 pupils ins five African countries by the end of 2027. Announced at the AWS Johannesburg Summit, the collaboration builds on a three-year pilot in South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique that trained over 100 teachers. Designed for pupils aged eight to fourteen, NBA Math Hoops leverages basketball to teach foundational mathematics and social-em

Beyon Solutions supports Bahraini Civil Service Bureau to modernise HR
BAHRAIN 09:29

Beyon Solutions supports Bahraini Civil Service Bureau to modernise HR

The Civil Service Bureau (CSB) has partnered with Beyon Solutions to begin a digital modernisation programme for its human resources operations. The CSB will deploy the Oracle Fusion Cloud suite to establish an integrated and efficient personnel ecosystem. The platform will be hosted locally on Beyon Solutions' sovereign Hyper Cloud Services, powered by Oracle Alloy.

Micron expands leadership brief of COO and chief technology/products officer
GLOBAL 09:24

Micron expands leadership brief of COO and chief technology/products officer

Micron has announced the promotions of two executive vice presidents, Scott DeBoer and Manish Bhatia, to the rank of president. Bhatia becomes president and chief operating officer, while DeBoer's title is president and chief technology and products officer. Aside from the upgraded titles, their working remits have been expanded, with Bhatia taking greater accountability for operating P&L statements, while DeBoer has a broader product remit, including oversight of the Micron Research Labs R&D unit.

Egyptian government launches pilot version of Karnak Chat
EGYPT 09:21

Egyptian government launches pilot version of Karnak Chat

Egypt's ICT ministry has launched the pilot version of Karnak Chat, an intelligent conversational system powered by Karnak, a large language model (LLM) developed by Egyptian experts at the Applied Innovation Center (AIC), an MCIT affiliate. Karnak was developed by enhancing the capabilities of the latest global open-source models. A vast collection of data and documents published in Egypt and across the Arab world was curated to create one of the most accurate models for understanding Arab culture and Egyp

Konza Technopolis receives delegates from University of Seoul and Korea Development Institute
KENYA 09:13

Konza Technopolis receives delegates from University of Seoul and Korea Development Institute

The government of Kenya is expanding its technology partnership with South Korea. John Kipchumba Tanui, principal secretary for the State Department for ICT and digital economy, highlighted the initiative during a meeting with representatives from the University of Seoul and the Korea Development Institute (KDI). Delegates Hyeon Park, Junwon Seo, Hyemi Kim and Jun Kim are studying the effects of South Korea's development programmes supporting Konza Smart City.

Rogers expands 5G+ network to New Brunswick town of Salisbury
CANADA 09:12

Rogers expands 5G+ network to New Brunswick town of Salisbury

Rogers Communications has extended its 5G+ mobile network to the town of Salisbury, in New Brunswick. The Rogers mobile network covers almost all of the New Brunswick population, with the 5G+ expansion helping to support rising demand for connectivity and reliable access to emergency services. Rogers 5G+ is powered by 3,800 and 3,500 MHz mid-band spectrum, which provides faster speeds and increased capacity for customers. 

AZERBAIJAN 09:08

Azercell launches social project competition to support women

Azerbaijan operator Azercell has opened applications for its 2026 social project competition, 'Expanding Opportunities: Women's Support Programme'. The competition aims to support initiatives that expand women's economic opportunities, equip them with new knowledge and skills, and encourage their more active participation in the country's social and economic life. Submitted projects will be evaluated by an independent panel of experts. Selected projects will receive funding of up to AZN 7,000 to support the

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:06

Fuzzy Logic Labs updates anti-fraud platform for digital ruble launch

Russian national operator Rostelecom said that Fuzzy Logic Labs, part of Rostelecom's X.Technologies unit, has updated its Smart Fraud Detection (SFD) platform to support digital ruble transactions. Ahead of the launch of the new payment instrument, a digital wallet protection module is added to the system. This module enables the integration of this new payment type into banks' existing anti-fraud systems and the implementation of regulatory-mandated processes without restructuring the IT infrastructure.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:05

MTS expands QR payments to Brazil

Russian operator MTS has expanded payments using its QR code system to Brasil. This method is available through the My MTS app using a local QR code from the Brasil national payment system Pix. Payments can be made from the customer's mobile balance or accounts with Russian banks. The maximum payment sum is RUB 800,000.

ZIMBABWE 09:03

Potraz begins mandatory data protection inspections across Zimbabwe

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) said it will begin mandatory inspections of personal data controllers on 01 September as the country steps up enforcement of its Cyber and Data Protection Act, Technomag reported. In its capacity as national Data Protection Authority, POTRAZ announced that the assessments will follow a risk-based model. Priority will be given to high-volume and sensitive data environments, including financial institutions, healthcare providers, gove

KAZAKHSTAN 09:03

Kazakhtelecom increases procurement volumes from local companies

Kazakhstan national operator Kazakhtelecom said it is increasing its purchases from local producers. As of August, the share of purchases from domestic suppliers increased by 7.75 percent year-on-year. The company expects to maintain this trend through the end of the year. Offtake contracts remain a key tool for supporting local manufacturers: in 2025, Kazakhtelecom signed 19 such agreements worth more than KZT 2.3 billion excluding VAT.

EUROPE 08:59

Iliad posts 3% revenue growth in Q2, adjusts FY cash flow target

Iliad reported a 3.2 percent year-on-year increase in second-quarter revenues to EUR 2.63 billion across its operations in France (+1.8%), Italy (+9.3%) and Poland (+4.0%). The overall mobile customer base reached 42.2 million at the end of June, up from 41.9 million in the previous quarter and 41 million a year earlier. Fixed broadband connections remained stable at 10.3 million since March, while rising from 10 million in Q2 2025. In France, Iliad's core market, fixed and mobile subscribers rose by 1.2 pe

FINLAND 08:56

Elisa and Nokia support scheme to teach Finnish pupils AI literacy and responsible use

Elisa has announced a project to improve children's understanding of artificial intelligence alongside Nokia and the Foundation Post Scriptum (PS Foundation), a non-profit initiative to strengthen Finnish and European AI research and competitiveness. The aim is to teach AI literacy and responsible use of AI. Up to 19,000 year six pupils (age approximately 12) will be able to take part during the first year.

PERU 08:49

Peru consults on updated net neutrality rules

Peru's telecommunications regulator Osiptel has opened a public consultation on updating the country's net neutrality rules on the grounds that the 2016 regulation no longer reflects current technological and market realities. The review will assess whether the existing framework remains fit for purpose amid rapid growth in internet traffic, the spread of FTTH networks, and the rollout of 5G and related services.

KAZAKHSTAN 08:47

Kazakhstan approves national digital action plan through 2029

Kazakhstan's overnment has approved an action plan to implement the National Digital Kazakhstan strategy for large-scale digitalisation and the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence through 2029, reports Trend citing a statement from the Kazakh government. The Action Plan covers three main areas of digital transformation and AI adoption: improving services for citizens, supporting businesses and the economy, and transforming public administration.

GLOBAL 08:45

Mavenir adds Sanas voice AI tools including language translation to MAVcore line-up

Mavenir announced a strategic partnership with Sanas to bring real-time speech AI to MAVcore's intelligent voice line-up. The MAVcore Voice AI integration allows mobile operators to implement voice AI enhancements natively from network core infrastructure. For example, Sanas's Speech AI technology provides real-time language translation assistance during voice calls via its Language Assist feature. Key Language Assist use cases include enabling US 911 emergency contact centres to hear callers in English whi

PAKISTAN 08:41

Uzbekistan, Pakistan seek to boost IT services and startup ties

Uzbekistan and Pakistan are looking to expand cooperation in digital technologies, artificial intelligence, IT services exports, startups and investment as the two countries explore opportunities to deepen ties in the digital economy, reports Trend. This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Digital Tecnologies of Uzbekistan, following a meeting between Uzbekistan's minister of digital technologies Sherzod Shermatov and Pakistan's minister of state for IT and telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khaw

BRAZIL 08:40

Claro and Vivo secure spots in Brazil's Top 5 most valuable brands

Telecom operators Claro and Vivo rank among the five most valuable brands in Brazil for 2026 according to Kantar's BrandZ report. Claro captured the third position with an estimated brand value of USD 7.4 billion, while Vivo claimed fifth place at USD 5.7 billion. The rest of the top five are financial institutions Itau and Nubank and beer brand Brahma.

Just In

10:09

Viaplay sports content to help Videoland towards goal of becoming largest streamer in Netherlands

10:07

Zetrix AI Berhad joins SAMENA Council

09:51

FiberCop inks network R&D deal with Federico II University

09:51

Tracfone unveils new 30th anniversary partnerships, deals

Commentary

11 AUG 10:49

Can Ziggo Group creation improve visibility for the Dutch market?

2 JUL 11:26

Canal Plus misses chance to strengthen Dutch business, time for exit?

23 JUN 09:56

ACM blocks Delta/Glaspoort deal - what can KPN do?

5 MEI 10:55

KPN: the art of making one-offs structural

Background

10:09

Viaplay sports content to help Videoland towards goal of becoming largest streamer in Netherlands

16 AUG 23:57

The week in telecom: Lenovo and Cisco profit from AI-driven demand in Q2, Google updates Pixels and reaches 1 bln Gemini users

9 AUG 23:44

The week in telecom: Starlink's mobile ambitions and LEO challengers, plus Hollywood studios try streaming shorts and sports

2 AUG 23:37

The week in telecom: Telcos resist economic slowdown in Q2 while big tech gears up for more AI investment