Saudi CST hosts workshop with Huawei on quantum computing trends
SAUDI ARABIA 10:38

Saudi CST hosts workshop with Huawei on quantum computing trends

Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), in partnership with Huawei, hosted a workshop exploring international trends and technical developments in quantum computing, alongside their applications across the space and technology sectors. The session aimed to raise awareness regarding the security risks associated with quantum technology. It also sought to establish a shared vision for strengthening digital infrastructure readiness and adopting quantum-safe encryption technologies

Orange Luxembourg targets 10% cut in mobile network energy use with AI-driven optimisation
LUXEMBOURG 10:37

Orange Luxembourg targets 10% cut in mobile network energy use with AI-driven optimisation

Orange Luxembourg has launched a new project that is expected to deliver a 10 percent reduction in mobile network energy use, with no impact on quality of service. The 36-month project was among nine initiatives that secured a government grant earlier this year. It will develop a set of AI-powered tools dedicated to energy-efficient network management. The first phase of the project will involve testing on a virtual copy of the Orange network. This digital twin 'sandbox' will help evaluate different measure

E& partners with Mrs Keepa to launch anti-cyberbullying movement
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 10:34

E& partners with Mrs Keepa to launch anti-cyberbullying movement

E&, in collaboration with Dubai-born fashion label Mrs Keepa, has launched CTRL + Block, a youth-focused movement that encourages young people to block online bullying, set boundaries and take control of their online spaces. The movement aims to normalise the use of digital safety tools and make standing against online bullying feel confident, visible and socially powerful, while highlighting the impact of cyberbullying and the importance of giving young people practical and emotional permission to protect

OpenVault debuts Vantage Fiber for AI-enhanced assurance in PON grids
GLOBAL 10:32

OpenVault debuts Vantage Fiber for AI-enhanced assurance in PON grids

OpenVault has unveiled a fibre PON service assurance platform called Vantage Fiber. Vantage Fiber deploys AI to flag degradation in optical PON links and fibre equipment. OpenVault is promising near-instantaneous visibility across PON fleets, with a unified health score to streamline monitoring and alarm logs to support auditing across line terminals (OLTs), network terminals (ONTs), and PON posts. Each impairment log produces a geographical pin to facilitate quicker dispatch of engineers. Vantage Fiber har

Spain tops Europe FAST streaming adoption - study
SPAIN 10:15

Spain tops Europe FAST streaming adoption - study

Spain has emerged as the leading market for free ad-supported streaming television in Europe, with 79.3 percent of viewers consuming FAST content daily or several times a week, according to a Rakuten TV survey. The report, titled "The FAST Advantage", showed Spain ahead of Germany (78.3%), France (78.0%), Italy (67.3%) and the UK (65.3%). Across all five countries surveyed, 73.7 percent of respondents reported frequent FAST usage, while 80.1 percent said the format is now either a main way to watch TV or an

O2 Czechia, Cetin complete subsidised mobile network expansion projects
CZECH REPUBLIC 09:54

O2 Czechia, Cetin complete subsidised mobile network expansion projects

O2 Czech Republic and Cetin are completing certain projects supported by the National Recovery Plan. The coverage of the mobile network will become available in 32 sites thanks to the EU subsidies. Under the projects, initiated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and focused on the development of mobile infrastructure for 5G networks in rural areas, Cetin is completing the construction of 20 senders to cover 32 sites across the country. The work will be completed by the end of June, and the sites will als

Nigeria's operators call for NCC support in MTR review
NIGERIA 09:53

Nigeria's operators call for NCC support in MTR review

Nigeria's telecommunications operators have urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to maintain protective measures for smaller players amid a review of the country's Mobile Termination Rate (MTR) regime, Nigerian News Agency reported. Speaking at an NCC stakeholders' consultative forum, chairman of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (Atcon), Tony Emoekpere, emphasized that new entrants and smaller operators holding less than a 10 percent market share require ongoing regul

Polish video time down in May - Nielsen
POLAND 09:50

Polish video time down in May - Nielsen

Video time in Poland was down in May, according to The Gauge study from Nielsen. The average time spent in front of the TV screen was 3 hours and 36 minutes, representing a 15-minute decrease compared to April and down by 14 minutes compared to May 2025 when there was a presidential election. Cable accounted for 37.7 percent of viewing, ahead of satellite (23.1 percent) and terrestrial (21.0 percent), while streaming's share of TV time dropped to 10.7 percent, down from 10.9 percent in April.

Namibia's active mobile lines down 2% in Q1
NAMIBIA 09:48

Namibia's active mobile lines down 2% in Q1

Active Sims in Namibia declined marginally by 2 percent in the first quarter of 2026, from 2.79 million to 2.75 million, according to the quarterly statistics bulletin released by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN). Mobile broadband usage remained strong, with 64 percent of active Sims accessing internet services during the quarter.

Airtel Tanzania commissions five network sites in rural areas
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 09:43

Airtel Tanzania commissions five network sites in rural areas

Airtel Tanzania said it commissioned five new network sites in Chungu (Mtwara), Nyaruyeye (Geita), Zoissa and Kondoa (Dodoma), and Pangani (Tanga). Airtel said this strategic network expansion underscores its dedication to extending transformative digital services to underserved communities, enabling greater participation in the digital economy while fostering socio-economic development. 

Mexico asks AT&T to pay MXN 1.5 bln to renew key spectrum rights - report
MEXICO 09:30

Mexico asks AT&T to pay MXN 1.5 bln to renew key spectrum rights - report

Mexico's telecommunications regulator has asked AT&T Mexico to pay MXN 1.47 billion (around USD 86.6 million) to renew spectrum concessions in key 800 MHz and 850 MHz bands for another 20 years, reports business daily El Economista. The frequencies, considered essential for 4G LTE and 5G services, include coverage in densely populated Cellular Region 9, encompassing Mexico City, the State of Mexico, Morelos and Hidalgo.

MTN and FUFA launch fan contest to design next Uganda Cranes jersey
UGANDA 09:27

MTN and FUFA launch fan contest to design next Uganda Cranes jersey

MTN Uganda and the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) launched a nationwide campaign called Free Your Fayaaa – Tulage Waaka, inviting all Ugandans to design the next official Uganda Cranes jersey. This nationwide initiative gives local creators and fans a unique opportunity to shape the future identity of their national team.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:25

Eltex upgrades telephony infrastructure for Russian competition watchdog

Russian company Eltex has completed an upgrade of the telephony infrastructure for Russian competition regulator FAS. The project was carried out in cooperation with the integrator Optikom. Around 3,000 users of telephony services at the regulator were covered with the project. Eltex installed IP telephony exchange ECSS-10 as the core of the system, and numerous other hardware and software components, replacing the platform from a foreign vendor.

SOUTH AFRICA 09:24

Standard Bank Connect launches eSims

Standard Bank announced the commercial launch of eSim capabilities across its MVNO platform, Standard Bank Connect. This enables customers to activate mobile services digitally, eliminating the need for physical plastic Sim cards and streamlining mobile banking connectivity. In a statement, Standard Bank Connect says the eSim service is available on existing mobile plans, with prepaid eSim options expected to follow.

CZECH REPUBLIC 09:22

Bleskmobil offers double data in summer promo

Czech MVNO Blekmobil, working on the O2 network, has a seasonal promotion of its mobile data services, offering double data traffic of 60 GB to customers purchasing the package Internet Ultra. The standard bundle with 30 GB costs CZK 299. The promotion is valid until 30 September.

SLOVAKIA 09:21

Orange Slovakia updates broadband prices for new top speed

Orange Slovakia has specified new rates for its fixed broadband services on the basis of the XGS-PON network. Broadband with downloads at up to 2.5 Gbps and uploads at 1 Gbps (Internet XL Extra) is available for EUR 30 monthly, while the service with downloads at up to 1 Gbps and uploads at 500 Mbps (Internet XL) costs EUR 23. The plan Internet L (downloads at 600 Mbps, uploads at 150 Mbps) costs EUR 18.01 monthly, and the price of the Internet M plan (downloads at 100 Mbps, uploads at 40 Mbps) is EUR 13 mo

IRAQ 09:19

Iraqi minister and Huawei discuss strategy for 5G rollout

Iraq's communications minister, Mustafa Jabbar Sanad chaired a meeting with Huawei to discuss the rollout of 5G network technology in the country, Iraqi Business reported citing the ministry of communication. According to the ministry, the meeting, attended by senior ministry officials, reviewed the readiness of infrastructure for 5G services and followed up on the requirements for implementing the technology as part of efforts to develop Iraq's telecommunications sector.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:18

Yandex to provide smart home services to hotels

Russian internet company Yandex has signed agreements with hotels based in central and southern Russia on installation of smart home services, reports Vedomosti. The company expects to cover with smart home services 30 percent of all hotel rooms by 2030.

GLOBAL 09:18

ID Quantique debuts QKD multiplex appliance targeting metro fibre footprints

ID Quantique, a subsidiary of US-based quantum computing firm IonQ, announced a new device in its quantum key distribution (QKD)-enabled networking portfolio tailored to metro fibre footprints. Clavis XG Multiplex implements ID Quantique's fourth-generation QKD technology, complementing the existing Clavis XG Short Haul, Clavis XG Backbone, Clavis XG Long Haul, and XG Hub and Spoke. Across the range, IonQ's fourth gen line-up delivers quantum-safe links ranging from 60 to 150 kilometres, catering to critica

LUXEMBOURG 09:17

Luxembourg telecom investment down 11% in 2025 as revenue growth slows to 1%

Luxembourg's telecom operators spent 19.8 percent of their revenues on network capex in 2025, down from 22.3 percent in 2024, according to the latest annual report from national regulator ILR. Overall, investments across fixed and mobile infrastructure decreased 10.6 percent year-on-year to EUR 125.3 million. This follows the strong rise of 34.2 percent recorded in 2024, when investments reached the highest level in a decade. Operators' spending in fixed infrastructure amounted to nearly EUR 100 million, as

ZIMBABWE 09:15

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe reports 2% annual growth in mobile subscriptions

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe recorded a 2.11 percent increase in active mobile subscriptions to 16.78 million for the fiscal year ended February 2026, up from 16.43 million in its third quarter. According to the company's financial statement, the country's mobile penetration rate rose by 2.21 percentage points to 107.04 percent. Additionally, the latest POTRAZ sector report confirms that Econet has a 73.75 percent share of Zimbabwe's mobile subscriber market.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:10

Vodafone UK launches biggest-ever brand campaign

Vodafone UK is launching its biggest-ever brand campaign, developed with creative agency Leo UK. 'The Nation's Biggest Network' campaign has been created to show the company's commitment to building the best mobile network in the UK, backed by investment of GBP 11 billion by VodafoneThree. The fully integrated campaign launched on 15 June across social media, display and OOH; with a TV ad launching on 17 June with a 60-second spot during the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between England and Croatia.

EUROPE 09:09

Nokia Defense teams with KNDS to market military 5G and LTE system

Nokia Defense and European land defence vendor KNDS have launched a technology collaboration focused on embedding defence-grade cellular connectivity in ground force squadrons and unmanned systems including autonomous vehicles. The alliance aims to address critical communications deficits in modern battlefield scenarios. Nokia's Banshee Deployable Solution, a fully-independent radio network utilised to equip defence operations with private cellular (5G and LTE) links, will be integrated with a KNDS armoured

EGYPT 09:07

Egypt launches SMS campaign to promote digital safety and Wa3i.net portal

Egypt's ICT ministry has launched a nationwide SMS campaign to elevate digital literacy and introduce its specialized portal, Wa3i.net. Developed in collaboration with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and local mobile network operators, the platform provides interactive guidance on secure web navigation and data privacy. The portal focuses heavily on child online protection, equipping parents and youth with the necessary tools to prevent cyber threats, the ministry said in a statement. 

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