VodafoneThree calls for urgent reform of London planning system
UNITED KINGDOM 15:29

VodafoneThree calls for urgent reform of London planning system

The city of London could be losing out on economic output of GBP 7.4 million a day, or around GBP 2.7 billion a year, as a result of outdated planning rules forcing network operators to take infrastructure offline without a replacement, according to new research from VodafoneThree. The report shows that Notices to Quit (NTQ) are leaving tens of thousands of people in London living in "functional not spots" without reliable access to mobile data.

Cricket Wireless launches new 5G Home Internet service
UNITED STATES 15:10

Cricket Wireless launches new 5G Home Internet service

Cricket Wireless has announced the launch of Cricket 5G Home Internet, powered by the AT&T 5G network. The fixed wireless internet services offers unlimited data and is available with no annual contracts. New customers can bundle Cricket 5G Home Internet and Cricket Wireless for USD 75 per month; with existing Cricket Wireless customers able to add 5G Home Internet for USD 45 per month, saving USD 15 per month with the bundle. Customers will receive a gateway device to connect their home to the Cricket 5G n

Poland launches European Digital Identity Wallet sandbox
POLAND 15:09

Poland launches European Digital Identity Wallet sandbox

Poland has launched a test environment for the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet sandbox on 16 September. Companies and institutions can test the integration of their services with the provided components, test processes related to digital identity confirmation, and verify solutions prior to production deployment. The EUDI Wallet sandbox was developed by the Ministry of Digital Affairs and the Central IT Centre.

Germany receives applications for EUR 25 mln in fibre gap funding tender
GERMANY 15:08

Germany receives applications for EUR 25 mln in fibre gap funding tender

The German Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation (BMDS) said it received 85 applications for funding, amounting to around EUR 24.8 million in total, to close gaps in fibre-optic network coverage at the end of the tender on 15 September.  The applications are currently undergoing a simplified review process.

Algar launches fully digital mobile subscription plan
BRAZIL 15:05

Algar launches fully digital mobile subscription plan

Brazilian telecom operator Algar has introduced 'Algar Muito Mais' (Algar Much More), its first mobile phone plan featuring a 100 percent digital contracting and activation process. The service operates on a monthly recurring subscription model billed directly to a credit card, aligning the mobile experience with digital streaming services. For BRL 35 per month, users get a 40 GB data allowance, unlimited calls, zero-rated WhatsApp usage, and 500 SMS.

Tet works with Riga municipality on removing illegal overhead lines
LATVIA 15:03

Tet works with Riga municipality on removing illegal overhead lines

Latvian operator Tet and the Riga city municipality are continuing their work to organise and regulate overhead telecommunications infrastructure in the capital city, said Tet in a corporate statement. The goal is to gradually identify and remove equipment that does not comply with regulatory requirements, while simultaneously creating an infrastructure that is safe, transparent, and suited to the urban environment.

US broadband infrastructure investment worth USD 92.6 bln in 2025
UNITED STATES 15:02

US broadband infrastructure investment worth USD 92.6 bln in 2025

Domestic infrastructure investment by US broadband providers reached a total of USD 92.6 billion in 2025, up 3.4 percent from 2024, according to the 2025 Broadband Capex Report from industry group USTelecom. Cumulative communications infrastructure investment is nearing USD 2.3 trillion since 1996. The 2025 capex level was the third-highest annual total since 2023. 

Salam to offer Dell cloud and edge AI products in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA 15:01

Salam to offer Dell cloud and edge AI products in Saudi Arabia

Saudi operator Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam) and Dell Technologies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand collaboration on cloud infrastructure and edge AI solutions across Saudi Arabia. The agreement establishes a framework to integrate Dell's enterprise cloud and AI products into Salam's service portfolio for businesses, using a flexible consumption model to help enterprise and public sector clients modernize operations and achieve sustainable growth. 

Rostelecom expands fibre-optic network in Novgorod region
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:59

Rostelecom expands fibre-optic network in Novgorod region

Russian national operator Rostelecom has expanded the coverage of its fibre-optic network in the Novgorod region to 2,800 additional households covered in five municipalities. Broadband at up to 800 Mbps is available for customers there.

Spectrum services now available across former Cox markets
UNITED STATES 14:55

Spectrum services now available across former Cox markets

Charter Communications confirmed that former Cox Communications customers now have access to Spectrum products, packaging and pricing. This adds over 11 million homes and businesses across 45 US states, extending Spectrum's reach to more than 70 million premises. Spectrum services are available to customers in former Cox markets including New Orleans, Las Vegas, Norfolk, Orange County, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, San Diego and Providence. Spectrum has also committed to bringing back Cox's customer service opera

CRA secures key fibre-optic connectivity for Prague Gateway data centre
CZECH REPUBLIC 14:52

CRA secures key fibre-optic connectivity for Prague Gateway data centre

Czech operator and data centre services provider Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) has finalised contracts to secure comprehensive fibre-optic connectivity for the upcoming Prague Gateway DC. The fibre infrastructure for the data centre will be built in collaboration with partners Sitel, Quantcom, TTC, Energtel and CD Telematika. Some routes are already physically complete, while others are currently under construction.

Portugal high-speed network coverage reaches 96% in Q2
PORTUGAL 14:50

Portugal high-speed network coverage reaches 96% in Q2

High-speed fixed network coverage in Portugal reached 96.0 percent of homes and business premises in the second quarter of 2026, marking a 0.7 percentage point increase year-on-year, according to data from regulator Anacom. An estimated 6.2 million premises were connected to at least one high-speed network during this period, a 0.7 percent rise compared to Q2 2025. The Alentejo and Norte regions experienced the highest regional growth (both up 1.4 p.p.). Out of Portugal's 308 municipalities, 214 (approximat

KAZAKHSTAN 14:49

Kcell adds fraud call reporting feature in app

Kazakhstan mobile operator Kcell has launched a new "Report Fraud" feature in its SuperApp. Subscribers who receive a suspicious call can now submit the number directly via the app for verification by the company's anti-fraud system, without needing to contact the call centre.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 14:48

Khazna Data Centres and Siemens sign MoU at UAE-Germany Business Forum

Khazna Data Centres and Siemens have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance AI data centre infrastructure. Announced at the UAE-Germany Business Forum in Munich, the partnership establishes a technical framework to address rapidly evolving AI ecosystem demands. Key areas of collaboration include AI-ready infrastructure strategies, technology testing, next-generation power architectures, and engineering talent development.

HUNGARY 14:43

Hungary launches bike-based testing to assess mobile coverage on cycle paths

Hungary's National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) has introduced a mobile measurement methodology using custom-equipped bicycles to assess broadband network availability and quality across Hungary. The initiative targets cycle paths and other locations that are difficult or impossible to access using standard car-based measurement vehicles. The new approach allows the telecommunications authority to gather objective data on broadband performance in areas previously excluded from national cove

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:41

TTK develops remote control solution for industrial cranes

Russian operator TTK has introduced a remote control solution for overhead and gantry cranes designed to enhance the efficiency and safety of production processes. TTK specialists proposed a new approach: the crane operator works from an office using an ergonomic control console, connected to the crane via a reliable, secure channel. Depending on specific site conditions, this connection can be established using fibre-optical lines, radio links, 5G, Private LTE, or industrial Wi-Fi. Channel redundancy and t

SAUDI ARABIA 14:39

SAL and Huawei sign MoU to advance digital logistics in Saudi Arabia

SAL Logistics Services signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia. The agreement aims to advance smart logistics and digital transformation across the country by leveraging Huawei's 5G, AI, cloud computing and energy technologies to modernize logistics zones and streamline operations. The agreement also explores establishing a dedicated inventory and distribution hub for Huawei using SAL's network, alongside positioning SAL as an approved logistics provider for Huawe

BRAZIL 14:38

TIM Brasil records nearly 200 TB of data traffic at Rock in Rio 2026

TIM Brasil handled almost 200 TB of data across its network during the seven-day Rock in Rio 2026 festival. At times of peak demand, 5G technology accounted for more than 60 percent of total network traffic, with speeds surpassing 1 Gbps. Total data usage grew compared to previous editions, exceeding the 185 TB recorded in 2024 by approximately 8 percent and the 133 TB registered in 2022 by around 50 percent.At the venue's busiest period, the network transported 3.2 TB of data within a single hour.

PORTUGAL 14:36

DDoS attack targets Meo's international network

Portuguese telecommunications operator Meo experienced temporary international network disruptions following a targeted Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. Technical investigations confirmed that system security was maintained throughout the incident, with no breach of infrastructure or compromise of internal operator or customer data, Meo said. High volumes of malicious traffic caused localized network congestion and degraded international service. Meo's engineering, operations, and cybersecurity

UNITED KINGDOM 14:35

AtlasEdge subsidiary seeks UK code powers for fibre connectivity

UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on proposals to apply electronic communications powers to AE Technology Services IV UK. The consultation closes on 16 October 2026. AE Technology Services is a newly-registered entity owned by data centre operator AtlasEdge Group. The application for code powers relates to AtlasEdge plans for it to become the operating entity for the MAN001 data centre in Manchester. This facility is currently operated by AE Technology 1 UK, which has code powers.

HUNGARY 14:34

Magyar Telekom's BBB+/stable credit rating confirmed by Scope

Scope Ratings has affirmed Magyar Telekom's issuer credit rating and senior unsecured debt rating at BBB+ with a stable outlook following its annual review. The rating agency cited Magyar Telekom's strong competitive positioning and cash-generative business profile as primary drivers, noting that robust performance supports ongoing credit metric improvements despite persistent unpredictability within Hungary's regulatory environment.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 14:32

E& UAE and Accenture partner on AI transformation services

E& UAE and Accenture have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the AI Transformation Alliance to accelerate digital and AI-driven growth across the UAE's government and enterprise sectors, with plans to expand into select international markets. The agreement establishes a scalable framework for joint solution development, coordinated market engagement, and the delivery of complex transformation programmes through a shared operating model. Structured around a unified delivery strategy, the partne

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:30

MTS approves new dividend policy for 2027-2028

Russian operator MTS said its management board approved a new dividend policy for 2027-2028, aimed at a more equitable distribution of the results of MTS business growth among shareholders and further increasing the company's investment attractiveness. In total the company targets a return of capital to shareholders of up to 20 percent of the annual OIBDA during 2027-2028. Around 70 percent will come in the form of dividends and the rest through repurchases of MTS shares. The minimum return to shareholders

PORTUGAL 14:28

Vodafone Portugal and Prosegur Alarms launch integrated offer

Vodafone Portugal has partnered with Prosegur Alarms to deliver a combined telecommunications and home security proposition across the Portuguese market. Set to roll out through Vodafone's retail and digital channels, the joint offering targets both existing customers (spanning approximately 4 million subscribers) and new clients with exclusive pricing and bundled service access.

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