Citymesh capital injection eases doubts over Digi Belgium future
BELGIUM 11:54

Citymesh capital injection eases doubts over Digi Belgium future

The big question on the Belgian telecom market is whether Digi can succeed as the fourth network operator. And how long will that take? The Belgian market has long been dominated by three players: Proximus, Telenet and Orange (Voo). Together they account for 97 percent of broadband customers and 93.5 percent of mobile lines, despite various virtual players. Are Digi Belgium's shareholders (Romania-based Digi Communications and Belgium's Citymesh) fully committed to the venture? Since they launched the joint

Tecno debuts Camon Slim 5G handset
GLOBAL 11:47

Tecno debuts Camon Slim 5G handset

Tecno has introduced the latest market entry in its Camon smartphone line-up. The upcoming Camon Slim 5G sports a "slim" unibody that spans 6.39 millimetres while hosting a 6,000 mAh battery for all-day use. Camon Slim 5G will launch in "various markets" in five colour schemes: Burgundy Red, Neo Mondrian, Matisse Black, Van Gogh Blue and Rebel Pink.  Each colourway aims to achieve distinct styling, ranging from fibre glass and matte textures in Burgundy Red to photochromic materials in Neo Mondrian and fluo

Samsung Wallet adds Scan to Pay QR payments for South African Galaxy users
SOUTH AFRICA 11:43

Samsung Wallet adds Scan to Pay QR payments for South African Galaxy users

African payment services provider EFT Corporation has embedded Scan to Pay QR functionality into Samsung Wallet for South African Galaxy users. It enables secure. contactless transactions at thousands of retail, fuel, biller and e-commerce touchpoints nationwide. The integration eliminates card searches, terminal delays and PIN entries. Users open Samsung Wallet, scan the code and confirm the payment.

Indotel consults on new telecom law, excludes Chinese vendors
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 11:35

Indotel consults on new telecom law, excludes Chinese vendors

The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel) has opened a public consultation on a draft General Law on Telecommunications, Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity aimed at overhauling the sector's 1998 legal framework. The published proposal seeks to streamline licensing and operational procedures through a single concession regime and an electronic window, while expanding regulatory oversight to cover public and private networks, active and passive infrastructure, spectrum, orbital resources, s

MTN South Africa faces investigation over alleged spam calls
SOUTH AFRICA 11:32

MTN South Africa faces investigation over alleged spam calls

The Information Regulator of South Africa has referred MTN and insurer OUTsurance to its enforcement committee over alleged breaches of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), MyBroadband reported. Chairperson Pansy Tlakula said both companies face investigation over allegations of unsolicited direct marketing campaigns targeting customers and other data subjects. Tlakula said the regulator received over 3,800 complaints in 2025 with approximately 10 percent specifically targeting unlawful direc

STC Bahrain partners with Cloudflare to broaden managed security range
BAHRAIN 11:24

STC Bahrain partners with Cloudflare to broaden managed security range

STC Bahrain has announced a partnership with Cloudflare finalised during the LEAP tech conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to bolster the Bahraini firm's managed security offerings with products from the globally recognised cybersecurity provider. Using Cloudflare's global security architecture, STC Bahrain is broadening its enterprise cybersecurity capabilities on a globally trusted platform, improving its ability to address complex customer security needs without building infrastructure from scratch.

Silicon Labs celebrates launch of new R&D facility backed by Texas state funding
GLOBAL 11:17

Silicon Labs celebrates launch of new R&D facility backed by Texas state funding

Texas-based IoT chipset and module developer Silicon Labs has formally marked the opening of a new semiconductor R&D laboratory in its home city. Situated in Austin, Texas, the project's completion was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by  Silicon Labs' leadership and Texas state representatives. Part-funded through a USD 23 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF), this investment aims to expand Silicon Labs' capacity for developing, testing, and validating next-generati

Global CPE sales up almost 6% in H1 - Dataxis
GLOBAL 11:16

Global CPE sales up almost 6% in H1 - Dataxis

Global revenues to manufacturers of customer premises equipment, including broadband, TV and video devices, rose 5.7 percent in the first half of 2026 to USD 11.4 billion, according to figures from Dataxis Research. The year-on-year increase was driven 6.7 percent growth in the broadband CPE segment to USD 8.5 billion, while TV and video devices lifted 2.8 percent to USD 2.3 billion.

Truecaller brings out Post-Call Actions to prompt customer task completion
GLOBAL 11:07

Truecaller brings out Post-Call Actions to prompt customer task completion

Caller identification service provider Truecaller said it has brought out a service named Post-Call Actions to prompt consumers to complete related tasks straight after a voice call ends. Post-Call Actions send a branded "action card" at the end of a conversation for consumer response while they are paying attention. This avoids them waiting for a link or in a queue, or having to download an application, Truecaller said. The next step is one tap away, it added.

Norlys appoints chief information security officer at Sinal
DENMARK 10:39

Norlys appoints chief information security officer at Sinal

Norlys has announced the appointment of Bo Rising as chief information security officer (CISO) at its wholesale fibre arm Sinal from 17 August. He will ensure a high level of security for the fibre network at this time of geopolitical uncertainty and sharp focus on critical infrastructure. He has worked since 2025 as an independent cybersecurity consultant after founding Rising Security Consulting. From 2022 to 2025, he was deputy director of IT security with responsibility for governance, risk management a

Liberty Networks adds Starlink to B2B offer in four LatAm markets
COLOMBIA 10:28

Liberty Networks adds Starlink to B2B offer in four LatAm markets

Liberty Networks has officially added Starlink satellite connectivity to its enterprise portfolio in Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic, operating as an authorised Starlink distributor. As a result, the company now offers low-latency satellite links to B2B clients in addition to fibre optics, cybersecurity and managed services.

Smart Communications offers 40% discount on 5G Home WiFi device
PHILIPPINES 10:21

Smart Communications offers 40% discount on 5G Home WiFi device

Philippines operator Smart Communications is offering a 40 percent discount on its Smart 5G Max Home Wi-Fi device. Until 20 November, customers can acquire the Smart 5G Max Home Wi-Fi device for PHP 2,995, down from the standard price of PHP 4,990.

GLOBAL 10:13

GSMA calls for clarity on upper 6 GHz policies to drive cellular investment

The GSMA has urged regulators to ensure that the cellular industry can capitalise on upper 6 GHz spectrum allocations, arguing that operators are ready to commercialise these frequencies but require clarity on licensing strategies to support investments. The global  trade alliance estimates more than 80 percent of the world's population live somewhere that supports IMT licences in the 6.425-7.125 GHz range, following its harmonisation for this purpose at the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC). M

FRANCE 10:12

TDF uses Big Blue Marble's Nakolos platform for 5G Broadcast roll-out

French infrastructure operator TDF has been relying on the expertise of Austria-based technical partner Big Blue Marble for the large-scale 5G Broadcast pilot that started at the end of June, targeting an initial footprint of 12 million people across four metropolitan areas in France. Formed through a collaboration between Austria's national broadcaster ORS and Insys Video Technologies, Big Blue Marble has developed the Nakolos 5G Broadcast Core offering for content providers and network operators, integrat

FINLAND 10:11

Finland makes fibre available to 23,000 premises under EU RRF scheme from 2022 to 2026

Finnish transport and communications agency Traficom said that fibre connections were made available to almost 23,000 permanent residences, holiday homes and businesses under the European Union's Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)  from 2022 to 2026. Over 2,600 kilometres of new fibre networks were laid nationwide. The programme improved access to fibre broadband in sparsely populated areas lacking commercial deployment.

SWEDEN 09:45

PTS probes Bahnhof's contract change notice period

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said it is responding to complaints by investigating Bahnhof's compliance with legal requirements to inform customers of changes to its terms and conditions. The watchdog has asked the broadband provider a number of questions and Bahnhof has until 18 September to reply.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:43

Tesco Mobile ends 2025 with 5.9 mln customers; as revenue grows 11%

UK MVNO Tesco Mobile, JV between supermarket retailer Tesco and Virgin Media O2, has reported revenue of GBP 1.23 billion for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, up 11 percent from GBP 1.11 billion in 2024. Growth in the pre-paid segment was driven by increased trade in premium handsets. Tesco Mobile ended 2025 with a total of 5.9 million customers, up from 5.7 million at end-2024; of which 4.6 million were post-paid customers, up 7 percent from 4.3 million a year earlier. The pre-paid customer base remained

CARIBBEAN 09:35

ITU outlines digital policy priorities at Nassau forum

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced that participants at the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum 2026 (WTPF-26) in Nassau adopted five non-binding opinions on priority issues for the global digital agenda. The three-day event focused on the digital divide, sustainability, resilience, space connectivity and innovation ahead of the ITU's Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26) in November. 

GLOBAL 09:31

Dazn shows Senshi live combat sport events worldwide

Sports streaming platform Dazn has announced a new global broadcast agreement with Senshi, international combat sports promotions group, to make Senshi's live fight events available for free on Dazn. Senshi international live fights will be shown live worldwide on Dazn from 05 September, starting with the Senshi 33 Grand Prix and followed on 05 December with Senshi 34 Grand Prix. 

IRAQ 09:29

Iraqi CMC shuts Korek Telecom offices in three more provinces

Iraq's Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has closed Korek Telecom offices and centres in Kirkuk, Nineveh and Salah al-Din governorates, PeregrafNews reported. Executed by the CMC's Northern Region office alongside the National Security Service, the enforcement sweep shut down offices on Republic Street and Governorate Street in Kirkuk, as well as sites on both sides of Mosul in Nineveh, including the Al-Nour, Cultural Complex, Sumer, New Mosul and Dawasa areas.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:23

Gamma revenue grows 4% in H1 as Waterland plans higher takeover offer

Gamma Communications reported revenue of GBP 330 million for the six months to 30 June, up 4 percent from the first half of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA at the B2B communications provider was up 2 percent to GBP 72.5 million, and pretax profit for the six months rose 15 percent to GBP 50.1 million. On an adjusted basis, excluding extraordinary items, pretax profit fell 3 percent to GBP 59.2 million. 

MALAWI 09:19

Malawian government launches new telecoms tower in Lilongwe Nyanja

Malawian ICT minister Shadric Namalomba has officially launched the Kalira Telecommunications Tower in Lilongwe Nyanja as part of the government's Last Mile Rural Connectivity Project to benefit underserved communities and help close the digital divide. Namalomba said that 35 such towers are operational nationwide, with five recently completed, including the Kalira site. Five more towers are being built as part of a scheme to erect 136 towers, sixteen of which are due for completion during the current finan

EUROPE 09:11

Isar Aerospace hails launch services watershed with second flight from Norway facility

Germany-based Isar Aerospace has dispatched a payload containing five small satellites into orbit, marking a key milestone for its bid to provide commercial launch services domiciled in Europe. Isar's satellite payload departed Norway's Andoya Space Station on 05 September. The mission represents Isar's second spaceflight since its inception eight or so years ago. 

INDIA 09:05

Digital Edge tops out BOM2, breaks ground on BOM3 at Navi Mumbai data centre campus

Digital Edge reports it has reached two construction milestones at its Navi Mumbai data centre campus, with the BOM2 building reaching structural completion and construction beginning on BOM3. The two facilities are being developed alongside the existing BOM1 data centre.

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