Global OTEC to study ocean energy for Bahamas data centres and water supply
BAHAMAS 09:48

Global OTEC to study ocean energy for Bahamas data centres and water supply

UK-based Global OTEC said it has been appointed lead technical partner in a consortium with the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) to study the feasibility of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) in The Bahamas. Commissioned by Expertise France and funded by the European Union under its Euroclima programme, the study will provide evidence for a government decision on whether to proceed towards project implementation.

Zain Bahrain holds OneCX Day 2026
BAHRAIN 09:39

Zain Bahrain holds OneCX Day 2026

Zain Bahrain has hosted OneCX Day 2026 with the slogan 'Explore the Future of Customer Experience with AI'. The event brought together business leaders, CX professionals and technology experts to explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming customer engagement and digital journeys. There were keynote sessions, interactive workshops, live demonstrations, signing ceremonies and strategic networking opportunities.

Turkcell's Turktell unit raises capital by TRY 8 billion to more than TRY 45 billion
TURKEY 09:34

Turkcell's Turktell unit raises capital by TRY 8 billion to more than TRY 45 billion

Turktell Bilisim Servisleri, a subsidiary of Turkish operator Turkcell, has increased its capital by TRY 8 billion to TRY 45.22 billion. Turkcell also reports it exercised its pre-emption rights in full and paid the amount in cash. The company did not disclose a specific purpose for the capital increase.

Zain Jordan offers free browsing of Sanad government app and portal
JORDAN 09:29

Zain Jordan offers free browsing of Sanad government app and portal

Zain Jordan has introduced zero-rated access to Sanad, the national platform for digital government services and digital identity, for its individual subscribers. Customers can browse the website, use the app and access any government services without requiring an active data package. Zain is the first Jordanian telecoms provider to offer data-free access to Sanad, reflecting its corporate social responsibility efforts.

Vodafone Italia gifts EUR 50 Amazon voucher to new broadband subs
ITALY 09:25

Vodafone Italia gifts EUR 50 Amazon voucher to new broadband subs

Vodafone Italia (Fastweb + Vodafone) has relaunched an offer to promote its FTTH, FTTC and FWA plans with a bonus Amazon voucher. Under the time-limited promo, customers are being offered a EUR 50 voucher if they sign up to a Vodafone Casa landline plan online at prices starting at EUR 23.95 a month for new and existing mobile subscribers or EUR 27.95 a month for new landline subscribers.

Subex wins USD 5 million contract from APAC telecom operator
ASIA 09:23

Subex wins USD 5 million contract from APAC telecom operator

Subex has secured a 5-year contract worth USD 5 million with a major mobile network operator in the Asia-Pacific region to modernise its Partner Ecosystem Management operations. Subex will deploy its Partner Ecosystem Management services to support the operator's management of its partner network and the introduction of new partnerships and business models.

Vodacom and Tanzania Breweries train 26,000 retailers in financial management and inventory planning
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 09:23

Vodacom and Tanzania Breweries train 26,000 retailers in financial management and inventory planning

Vodacom Tanzania and Tanzania Breweries (TBL) have joined forces to provide over 26,000 retailers nationwide with essential business, financial and digital skills aimed under a two-year agreement. The Retailer Development Programme (RDP) is a training scheme to help local entrepreneurs to modernise. Under the motto 'Growing Innovatively Together' (GRIT), the partnership pairs TBL's distribution network with Vodacom's mobile financial services, connectivity, and digital services.

Kcell offers mobile parking payments in Astana
KAZAKHSTAN 09:19

Kcell offers mobile parking payments in Astana

Kazakhstan mobile operator Kcell has introduced mobile parking in the city of Astana, available to Kcell subscribers via the mobile app. To make a payment, users open the Kcell or activ app, select QR payment, and scan the QR code on the parking sign. Next, they enter the vehicle's license plate number and the parking duration. The amount is calculated automatically, and the receipt is saved in the transaction history after payment. Payment is deducted directly from their mobile balance; users can also util

One Albania launches Wi-Fi 7 with new 2.5 Gbps Ultra Fibre plan
ALBANIA 09:17

One Albania launches Wi-Fi 7 with new 2.5 Gbps Ultra Fibre plan

One Albania has introduced Wi-Fi 7 to the domestic market alongside its One Ultra Fibre 2.5 Gbps package. Engineered to handle heavy data demands, Wi-Fi 7 delivers significantly higher speeds, improved network efficiency, and lower latency, the operator said. No pricing details of the new package were disclosed.

Tyndall Institute project claims 6G breakthrough in creating reprogrammable mmWave microchips
GLOBAL 09:14

Tyndall Institute project claims 6G breakthrough in creating reprogrammable mmWave microchips

A team of researchers working with Ireland's Tyndall National Institute have reported a semiconductor breakthrough that could enable 6G cellular innovations. The research focuses on monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMIC), described as an "emerging technology that is expected to substantially improve telecoms in the next few years". The team, which includes Dimitra Psychogiou, head of Tyndall's Advanced Technologies Group, has completed a project aimed at building reconfigurable mmWave radio microch

Chinese police supports Malagasy crackdown on telecom and internet fraud
MADAGASCAR 09:05

Chinese police supports Malagasy crackdown on telecom and internet fraud

Chinese and Malagasy police have completed their first joint operation targeting telecom and online fraud, dismantling multiple criminal dens in Antananarivo and surrounding regions, said Chinese newspaper People's Daily reported citing China's ministry of public security. Fraud syndicates driven out of Southeast Asia by regional crackdowns are tending to relocate to parts of Africa, the Middle East and Central America. Malagasy authorities confirmed a notable influx of Southeast Asian fraud operators estab

Monnize apps brings NFC payments with meal vouchers at point of sale
BELGIUM 09:01

Monnize apps brings NFC payments with meal vouchers at point of sale

Belgian fintech company Monizze has introduced a smartphone app making it possible for customers to pay with their meal, eco or gift vouchers in stores. This makes the digital vouchers available for payment at the point of sale, without the need for a physical card. The app works with both iOS and Android phones.

CHILE 08:55

Chile launches last-mile fibre rollout in Ñuble

Chile's telecommunications regulator Subtel and the Ñuble Regional Government have launched the first phase of a last-mile fibre optic project aimed at narrowing the digital divide in the central Bío Bío region. The rollout, designed to support improved access to education, healthcare and economic opportunities, is funded with more than CLP 4.7 billion from regional authorities and will be executed by local firm Copelec. 

UNITED KINGDOM 08:37

Pine Media reaches 40,000 premises passed with South Yorkshire fibre network

The UK operator Pine Media has reached 40,000 premises passed with its FTTH network across Sheffield and South Yorkshire, its CEO William Dear announced on LinkedIn. The milestone was included in a recruitment call for a general manager at Pine Media Broadband, who will take over day-to-day operations while Dear focuses on growth and strategy. The company last reported 36,700 premises passed in March.

NIGERIA 08:36

NuRAN Wireless pilots Starlink LEO satellite backhaul in Nigeria for rural 4G expansion and edge AI

NuRAN Wireless has announced a pilot to evaluate licensed Starlink low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite service as a backhaul method at a site in Nigeria. Procured through a third-party provider, the service will be integrated into NuRAN's rural network alongside its long-time partner, Infratel. The pilot will assess LEO backhaul's ability to accelerate 4G migration and support broader platform capabilities, including edge AI, local compute and NuEnergy. NuRAN has no direct contractual or commercial relationship

GLOBAL 08:26

Discord rolls out age checks with new verification options

Discord is moving ahead with age verification on its platform, after delaying the roll-out earlier this year due to privacy concerns. The company said it's developed new ways to check ages, without collecting facial scans or ID documents. It first uses existing data to place all its users in an age group, and for those it's unsure about, they can opt to use methods like a credit card, app store or AgeKey to confirm their age.

GLOBAL 08:25

Mplify awards Carrier Ethernet for Business certification to over 450 products

Mplify's Carrier Ethernet for Business certification has been awarded to more than 450 services and technologies, according to a formal disclosure from the alliance. Carrier Ethernet for Business aims to simplify and standardise provisioning of wholesale Carrier Ethernet point-to-point and multi-point connectivity services, with a focus on serving enterprise workloads such as network-as-a-service (NaaS) and AI network operations. The specification covers metro and regional routes as well as selected long-di

SPAIN 08:22

Telefonica Spain creates devices division led by Ruano

Telefonica Spain has announced the creation of a new Hardware and Devices Division within its B2C business to manage the company's devices, terminals and hardware portfolio under a single leadership structure. Alberto Ruano, currently Lenovo's general manager for Spain and Portugal, will join the company on 01 October to lead the new division and become a member of Telefonica's executive committee, reporting to Chief Revenue Officer Oscar Candiles.

GERMANY 08:21

Breko sees wholesale fibre access fee guidelines as starting point for holistic market analysis

German industry group Breko said it considers the guidelines from the Federal Network Agency concerning wholesale fibre access fees as a first step in regulating the market. According to Breko, the question of the fees is only one aspect of a much broader issue regarding open access and the technological shift from copper to fibre. The guidelines proposed by the regulator should therefore serve as the starting point for a holistic analysis of the market, Breko said.

ITALY 08:06

DHH International sales up 13% in H1 on BLS acquisition

Milan-based data centre services provider DHH International reported revenues of EUR 22.8 million in the first half of 2026, up 13 percent year on year, with recurring revenues remaining at 92 percent, thanks in part to the recent acquisition of managed cybersecurity provider BLS, coupled with surging demand for AI-related services. However, net profit fell to EUR 1.8 million from EUR 2.3 million in H1 2025 while consolidated EBITDA dipped 4 percent to EUR 6.4 million.

CANADA 08:01

Nvidia, IBM, Lenovo, Vantage sign up to Canadian responsible data centres pact

The government of Canada announced that 19 additional companies have signed on to Canada's Responsible Data Centre Development Principles, first introduced in early September to establish a national framework for responsible data centre development. The principles set out five clear expectations for adherents: projects must create lasting local benefits, protect electricity ratepayers, minimize water use and environmental impacts, be transparent about local impacts and bring strategic value to Canada.

PORTUGAL 07:56

DStelecom expands fibre coverage in Alcoutim

Portuguese telecommunications infrastructure operator DStelecom has expanded its multi-operator fibre-optic network in the municipality of Alcoutim, bringing modern high-speed connectivity to more than 400 additional homes. The expansion extends coverage across the parish of Giões as well as the Union of Parishes of Alcoutim and Pereiro. With this latest deployment, DStelecom's network reaches 3,100 households across Alcoutim.

EUROPE 07:53

LMT Group and Novaspace team up on 5G/6G satellite communication innovation

Latvia's LMT Group and space consultant Novaspace signed an agreement to collaborate on developing the concept for a 5G/6G satellite communications centre in Latvia. The initiative aims to strengthen Latvia's role in the European space and telecommunications innovation ecosystem. The agreement was signed at the European Space Agency's ESTEC centre in the Netherlands during the Industry Space Days 2026 international event.

AFRICA 07:52

Airtel Money announces plans for London IPO with cornerstone investment deal by IFC

Airtel Money, the mobile money arm of Airtel Africa, has announced plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the main market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE). It intends to apply for admission of its ordinary shares to the equity shares (commercial companies) category of the official list of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It has declared a cornerstone investment agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to purchase up to GBP 67.2 million of offer shares.

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