Norwegian BankID remains in use as Nkom berates old issuers over security shortcomings
NORWAY 12:15

Norwegian BankID remains in use as Nkom berates old issuers over security shortcomings

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom has concluded that six previous issuers of the digital identity verification service BankID issuers had not met the "high" security level rating requirements. BankID can still be used for the time being, as the decision does not affect Stoe, the current issuer. The six old issuers affected are Bankenes ID-tjeneste, Danske Bank, DNB Bank, Eika Gruppen, Nordea and SpareBank 1. They have three weeks to submit comments before Nkom decides what action to take.

Beyon expands sustainability work with Ericsson
BAHRAIN 12:14

Beyon expands sustainability work with Ericsson

Ericsson and Beyon have extended their sustainability memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the aim to accelerate energy efficiency and carbon reduction, promote circular economy practices and build on a successful two-year partnership in this area. Under the renewed agreement, the partners will explore advanced technologies, including zero-footprint sites, to optimize network energy use and lower carbon emissions. The initiative also expands Ericsson's E-Waste Programme, deepens sustainability knowledge s

Masmovil debuts free 'auxiliary Wi-Fi' service
SPAIN 12:12

Masmovil debuts free 'auxiliary Wi-Fi' service

Spanish operator Masmovil, and Orange Spain brand, has announced the launch of "Mi WiFi Auxiliar" ("My Auxilary WiFi"), a free service designed to guarantee the best internet connection during fixed service outages. If the landline connection drops for whatever reason, customers will be immediately notified via SMS. The service then automatically switches to the mobile network via a Wi-Fi hotspot, providing unlimited data to all connected devices until the fixed connection is restored.

Qualcomm extends patent license deal with Apple
GLOBAL 12:04

Qualcomm extends patent license deal with Apple

Qualcomm announced that it has renewed its global patent license agreement with Apple, effective from 01 April 2027. The company said it was "pleased" with the extension, without announcing any further details of the terms. 

Sequans served NYSE breach notice over 30-day market cap requirement
GLOBAL 11:54

Sequans served NYSE breach notice over 30-day market cap requirement

Sequans has breached the 30-day market cap criteria for its New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing. Sequans confirmed its average 30-day global market cap dipped below USD 50 million, in contravention of NYSE's "Market Cap Deficiency" requirement Section 802.01B. The firm said it notified NYSE that it intends to restore compliance, adding that the formal notice it was served on 14 September does not result in an immediate delisting event.

Sparkle named Google Gold peering provider
ITALY 11:53

Sparkle named Google Gold peering provider

Sparkle has been designated a Google Gold Verified Peering Provider (VPP) in recognition of the Italian operator's ability to deliver "diverse, reliable and redundant connectivity" to Google's global network. The status allows enterprise and service-provider customers to reach Google services through Sparkle's IP connectivity, simplifying access without the need to establish and manage direct peering connections themselves.

Hubble Network banks USD 200 million series C funding on go-live of Bluetooth D2D satellites
GLOBAL 11:52

Hubble Network banks USD 200 million series C funding on go-live of Bluetooth D2D satellites

Hubble Network, a US space tech firm pushing direct-to-device satellite connectivity for Bluetooth endpoints, said it raised a USD 200 million series C round valuing the business at USD 1.6 billion, while marking the commercial launch of its D2D service. The round was led by Smith Point Capital and is backed by Seraphim, Carthona Capital, Earthshot Ventures, Y Combinator, and RPM Ventures. It brings Hubble's lifetime venture funding to USD 300 million, following a USD 70 million series B raise in September

French rural association sues ISPs over slow broadband speeds
FRANCE 11:49

French rural association sues ISPs over slow broadband speeds

France's four leading telecom operators are facing potential class-action suits over slow broadband services in rural areas. The non-profit group Familles Rurales said it's filed collective suits against Bouygues Telecom, Free, Orange and SFR for failure to supply the required information over minimum and average internet speeds. Part of the EU regulatory code, this information must be provided to all internet customers so they know what kind of service to expect at their address. Without this information,

Proximus works with start-up Legalfly on AI workflows for compliance tasks
BELGIUM 11:37

Proximus works with start-up Legalfly on AI workflows for compliance tasks

Proximus Group has adopted AI tools developed by the Belgian startup Legalfly. The software helps with regulatory compliance, legal research, document and procurement evaluations, including contract checks and redlining, and the analysis of multiple documents at once. Legalfly provides the secure environment for AI agents and workflows handling legal documents and monitoring regulations, while the final checks and confirmation stay with Proximus employees and legal teams. 

Peru to connect over 200,000 San Martin residents to 4G
PERU 11:33

Peru to connect over 200,000 San Martin residents to 4G

Peru's ministry of transport and communications (MTC) has announced plans to connect rural localities in the northern San Martin region to 4G in an initiative promoted by the National Telecommunications Program (Pronatel). Under the San Martin Broadband Project, more than 203,000 people in 220 rural communities will be able to access high-speed internet for the first time.

Siminn picks Comarch to modernise digital service delivery
ICELAND 11:33

Siminn picks Comarch to modernise digital service delivery

Comarch Communications said that Icelandic operator Siminn has chosen it to modernise its delivery for its mobile, broadband and television services. The agreement builds on a partnership that began in 2013. It includes an upgrade to Comarch's enterprise BSS platform and two other modules to support Siminn's ongoing IT modernisation. The project is due to go live in 2027.

Devoteam runs AI expansion pitches featuring Microsoft services in 8 European cities
EUROPE 11:02

Devoteam runs AI expansion pitches featuring Microsoft services in 8 European cities

Devoteam has announced a series of presentations under the title 'AI Experience: Building the Frontier Enterprise' to encourage organisations to move from experimenting with artificial intelligence to company-scale transformation, featuring the application of Microsoft services. It starts in Brussels on 29 September and will cover Oslo, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Madrid, Paris, Copenhagen and Luxembourg by the end of November 2026. Dates and availability can be found by contacting Devoteam online.

GLOBAL 10:42

Truecaller introduces LinkedIn verification integration

Caller ID service provider Truecaller has announced a global integration option with LinkedIn, letting call recipients see verifications from the professional social network. The aim is to provide recipients with the confidence to answer a call from a new number belonging to someone they have yet to meet, such as a recruiter, supplier, client adviser or founder. Adding LinkedIn's professional context and verification to the Caller ID service provides a means of recognition.

BAHRAIN 10:38

Zain Bahrain's OneCX and Sinnad start collaboration to transform digital customer care

Zain Bahrain, through its specialized customer experience business unit OneCX, has expanded its strategic partnership with Sinnad, a provider of card processing and digital payment services in the MEA region and a subsidiary of The Benefit Company. The agreement establishes an enhanced collaborative framework aimed at driving innovation across digital customer engagement, automated communications, and service delivery solutions. The partnership was formalised during OneCX Day 2026, an executive symposium ho

GAMBIA 10:36

Ghana's NCA hosts Gambia's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority for benchmarking visit

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) is hosting a delegation from the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) of The Gambia for a four-day benchmarking visit from 22-25 September. The visit aims to foster knowledge sharing and best practices in broadcasting and regulatory operations while exploring strategic avenues for bilateral cooperation.

EUROPE 10:21

Fewer fibre, FWA packages in European Q2 broadband price report, DSL disappearing - Point Topic

Point Topic's quarterly analysis of European broadband services shows a continued trough for legacy copper plans in the residential segment, amid tentative rationalisation of fibre and fixed-wireless access tariffs. The market researcher tracked just 39 copper residential packages in Q2, down from 41 at end-2025 though slightly higher than 37 in the first quarter. Fibre packages targeting households numbered 1,127, reduced from 1,165 in Q1. In a shift away from chasing the best headline metrics, fibre provi

SWEDEN 10:20

Tele2 Sweden opens shop in Kristianstad

Tele2 Sweden said it is opening a new retail outlet on 25 September at C4 Shopping, a mall in Kristianstad. The shop has a floor space of 45 square meters and is designed according to Tele2's latest store concept. It will offer mobile subscription sign-ups and migrations, smartphones, broadband and TV subscriptions, technical support and small business assistance.

VENEZUELA 10:09

Cantv expands fibre footprint in central Venezuelan states

Venezuelan state-run operator Cantv has announced a project to replace copper cables with fibre-optic infrastructure in the central states of Aragua, Carabobo and Yaracuy. A total of 12,000 households, companies and public institutions can already access fibre connections under plans to reach 22,600 optical ports.

MALAYSIA 10:02

U Mobile and ZTE have successfully completed a proof-of-concept (POC) of a portable, fully off-grid 5G network site powered entirely by 100% green energy

ZTE Corporation together with U Mobile, Malaysia's best 5G network provider, has successfully completed a proof-of-concept (POC) of a portable, full off-grid 5G network site powered entirely by 100% green energy, demonstrating a faster and more sustainable approach to extending connectivity to remote and underserved communities. 

PORTUGAL 10:02

Online music streaming reaches 5.4 million Portuguese

The 2026 edition of Marktest's Bareme Internet study reveals that online music listening reaches 63 percent of mainland Portugal residents aged 15 and over, or approximately 5.4 million people. Adoption is virtually universal in younger demographics, with penetration rates of 98 percent for 15-to-24 year-olds and 97 percent for those aged 25–34.

BRAZIL 10:00

Vero expands corporate portfolio to grow B2B revenue

Brazilian telecom provider Vero is accelerating its expansion into the B2B market, broadening its portfolio beyond standard connectivity to include cloud storage, mobile telephony, and intelligent video monitoring. The B2B division, managed by Vero Empresas, accounts for over 13 percent of the company's total revenue and serves approximately 41,000 corporate clients across nine states and the Federal District. Vero is rolling out several key corporate solutions, including Vero Cloud Essential, a cloud-based

KENYA 09:58

Kenya hosts stakeholder workshop on proposed ICT regulatory reforms

Kenya's ICT ministry in collaboration with the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) hosted a three-day stakeholder validation workshop on the proposed Kenya Information and Communications Regulations. The workshop presented initial consultation findings, gathered further feedback, and addressed outstanding issues to advance the proposed regulations through the statutory process. Speaking at the event, Stephen Isaboke, principal secretary for broadcasting and telecommunications, called the validation forum

ARMENIA 09:56

Armenia and AWS discuss AI development and Amazon LEO satellite connectivity

Armenia's minister of high-tech industry and artificial intelligence, Davit Tadevosyan, and representatives from Amazon Web Services (AWS) met recently to discuss the provision of AWS services for the Virtual AI Institute and the capabilities of Amazon LEO satellite connectivity.The meeting was attended by deputy minister Gevorg Mantashyan, AWS Public Policy Director for Mediterranean Europe (EU MED) Franco Spicariello, and AWS sovereign cloud business development manager Kara Nalbandian.

MIDDLE EAST 09:50

Microsoft plans to spend over USD 10 bln in Middle East by 2030

Microsoft has launched a new framework for the Middle East and intends to invest more than USD 10 billion there in capital and operating expenses by 2030. Initially focusing on Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, it will deepen collaboration with governments, enterprises, educational institutions and civil society groups. It aims to expand its regional cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure significantly.

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