MasOrange, Ericsson test 6 GHz band ahead of 6G rollout
SPAIN 11:36

MasOrange, Ericsson test 6 GHz band ahead of 6G rollout

Spanish operator MasOrange has completed 6 GHz band mobile network tests with equipment partner Ericsson in what it described as a key step toward the future deployment of 6G services expected around 2030. The trials focused on a spectrum range that is viewed as central to next generation networks, offering a balance of coverage, capacity and energy efficiency similar to the role played by the 3.5 GHz band in 5G rollouts, said the partners.

Sweden plans to deregulate fixed and mobile call termination markets
SWEDEN 11:19

Sweden plans to deregulate fixed and mobile call termination markets

Swedish telecoms watchdog PTS is seeking comments by 02 October on its proposal to deregulate the markets for fixed and mobile call termination. PTS assesses that these markets no longer need to be regulated, largely because the EU has introduced common maximum termination fees, which PTS says has reduced the risk of competition problems. The European Commission believes that such markets should only be regulated if there are special reasons.

Altice exits German FTTH joint venture with Vodafone
GERMANY 11:05

Altice exits German FTTH joint venture with Vodafone

Vodafone Group has a new partner for its FTTH joint venture in Germany, OXG Glasfaser. French bank Societe Generale agreed to buy the 50 percent held by Geodesia, a networks company controlled by Altice, for an undisclosed amount. Vodafone said the deal "secures a committed funding partner in OXG, enabling the continued expansion of its fibre network in Germany, while maintaining strategic flexibility for Vodafone".

Digita announces mast replacement in northern Lapland
FINLAND 11:05

Digita announces mast replacement in northern Lapland

Finnish infrastructure operator Digita has announced the replacement of the mast in Karigasniemi in northern Lapland to ensure the continuity of television, radio and other critical services. Construction works will be done between 02 and 09 September on weekdays between 08:00 hrs and 16:00 hrs. CEO Riku Helander said the Karigasniemi mast's coverage area extends to the border region between Finland and Norway, making it an important part of the entire northern communications infrastructure.

Verizon deploys Frontline Crisis Response teams in Indiana, Hawaii
UNITED STATES 10:56

Verizon deploys Frontline Crisis Response teams in Indiana, Hawaii

Verizon has deployed Frontline Crisis Response teams and assets to Indiana, Hawaii and Washington in recent weeks to support communities affected by storms, wildfires and flooding. The Frontline Crisis Response teams provide emergency workers and first responders with mission-critical support, and assets to provide connectivity and communications.

Traficom awards TV operating licences for decade to January 2037
FINLAND 10:44

Traficom awards TV operating licences for decade to January 2037

Finnish transport and communications agency Traficom said it has granted programming licences for television operations for the period from 11 January 2027 to 10 January 2037. Every applicant has been awarded a licence as there was sufficient transmission capacity on the terrestrial antenna television. The TV licences relate to the UHF frequency band for national channel bundles A, B and C, as well as for the Ostrobothnia regional channel bundle.

RingCentral announces new partnership with New York Mets
UNITED STATES 10:41

RingCentral announces new partnership with New York Mets

RingCentral has won a contract with the New York Mets to replace a legacy, on-premise phone system with a cloud-based phone system. This will help modernise ticket sales, fan engagement and business communications for the Major League Baseball (MLB) team. The partnership will see RingCentral connect all 800 Mets employees on the RingEX AI-powered business communications platform. 

Conscia replaces CEO after unifying acquisitions under OneConscia programme
SCANDINAVIA 10:21

Conscia replaces CEO after unifying acquisitions under OneConscia programme

Conscia Group has announced the appointment of Lars Faeste as chief executive officer from 01 September, replacing Erik Bertman, who has decided to step down after five years as CEO. Faeste joins Conscia from FTI Consulting and has over 25 years of international leadership experience in strategy, transformation and value creation. The change of leadership follows the implementation of the OneConscia group-wide programme to bring acquired companies together with one operating model.

Honduras AWS spectrum auction fails after sole bid
HONDURAS 10:21

Honduras AWS spectrum auction fails after sole bid

Honduran telecommunications regulator Conatel has declared void a spectrum auction launched in July to expand 4G and 5G mobile services nationwide after only one operator submitted prequalification documents. The tender offered three 20 MHz blocks in the 1.7 GHz AWS band (1,700-2,100 MHz), with the deadline for legal documentation set for 19 August.

HPE expands 'Saudi Made' portfolio and partners
SAUDI ARABIA 10:12

HPE expands 'Saudi Made' portfolio and partners

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced a wave of investments and initiatives at LEAP 2026 to expand its footprint in Saudi Arabia. Major announcements include the "Saudi Made, Developed, Deployed" programme, an expanded portfolio of locally produced hardware, and plans for a dedicated Saudi Innovation Centre at HPE's new Riyadh offices. These initiatives aim to strengthen domestic tech manufacturing, build local talent, and create new opportunities for Saudi enterprises in alignment with the country's n

Qualcomm, KAUST join hands to strengthen Saudi research and training
SAUDI ARABIA 10:05

Qualcomm, KAUST join hands to strengthen Saudi research and training

Qualcomm Technologies International and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) announced a strategic collaboration on 6G innovation and artificial intelligence (AI). The collaboration focuses on five key areas, including skills and curriculum development in 5G, 6G, and AI; applied research initiatives in autonomous systems, Edge AI, and 6G use cases; commercialization and startup pathways supported by local innovation programs; intellectual property education to facilitate the translatio

NuRAN Wireless applies for Canadian share delisting, announces board resignation
CANADA 10:02

NuRAN Wireless applies for Canadian share delisting, announces board resignation

NuRAN Wireless said it has applied for a voluntary delisting of its common shares from the Canadian Securities Exchange and also announced the resignation of a member of its board of directors. The CSE delisting follows consideration of NuRAN's current operational needs, trading volumes and the costs associated with maintaining a dual listing. NuRAN believes the CSE delisting will create a central marketplace for its shares on the Nasdaq and benefit its long-term liquidity and shareholder value.

UNITED STATES 10:00

Former ServiceNow product marketing lead secures Calix CMO role

Calix has named former ServiceNow product marketing lead Juergen Lindner as its new chief marketing officer. Lindner's arrival comes at a key juncture for the business as Calix aims to ramp up customer uptake of its flagship Calix One platform, having finished up on a major software rebranding in February and delivered AI functionality upgrades through its Calix Agent Workforce module. With initial agentic AI development out of the way, Calix hopes Lindner's leadership will yield promotional content that as

SAUDI ARABIA 09:58

STC Group expands Ericsson 5G contract with new quad-band radio

STC Group has signed a new multi-year agreement with Ericsson at the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh to further expand its nationwide 5G network. The agreement builds on the longstanding partnership between the two companies to elevate network performance, deliver world-class connectivity, and advance next-generation technologies in alignment with Saudi Arabia's digital transformation goals. The scope encompasses the rollout of new network sites, capacity enhancements at existing locations, expansion of the

GLOBAL 09:55

Orange Business integrates 'Dome' network platform into defense and critical infrastructure portfolio

Orange has shared more details on how it plans to integrate the recently acquired 'Dome' private 5G network offering into its portfolio. In particular, this development strengthens Orange Business, which will combine the 'Dome' platform with its existing capabilities to target use cases in sectors including defence, civil security, energy and transportation. Orange Business's Defense & Security division was set up in mid-2025 to focus on these types of applications, including connectivity for military bases

INDIA 09:47

India tablet market grows 3.4% to 1.1 million units in Q2

India's tablet market, including detachable and slate tablets, shipped 1.1 million units in the second quarter of 2026, which represents an increase of 3.4 percent year-on-year, according to a report from IDC. The study also shows that detachable tablet shipments increased 16.5 percent year-on-year, while slate tablet shipments fell 3.7 percent.

CHILE 09:41

Chile orders ISPs to block 42 illegal gambling sites

Chile's telecommunications regulator Subtel has ordered internet service providers to block 42 online gambling websites within 48 hours, acting on court rulings and a list of URLs supplied by the Superintendency of Gambling Casinos (SCJ). The move follows legal action by Lotería de Concepción against telecom operators after it was established that the platforms operate outside Chile's current gambling regulations.

KENYA 09:29

Communications Authority of Kenya runs hearing on draft rules for deactivation, recycling of inactive mobile numbers until 11 September

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has released draft safeguards to govern the deactivation and recycling of inactive mobile numbers and is running a public consultation period until 11 September. Members of the public have been invited to submit memoranda to the regulator. The draft safeguards and prescribed submission format are available on the Authority's open consultations page. 

SAUDI ARABIA 09:27

AWS set to launch first Saudi cloud infrastructure region by December

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced at LEAP in Riyadh that its first cloud infrastructure region in Saudi Arabia remains on track to launch in December. As part of an expanded strategic partnership with the Public Investment Fund-backed AI company Humain, AWS will also supply up to 50 MW of capacity to Saudi Arabia's inaugural AI Zone by 2028. The AI Zone infrastructure will feature AWS Trainium chips alongside the latest Nvidia accelerators to power high-performance AI training and inference. Additionally,

SAUDI ARABIA 09:25

Nokia opens network automation R&D centre in Saudi Arabia

Nokia announced the opening of a new research and development centre in Riyadh dedicated to advancing AI-powered network automation software. The facility will engineer software that enables communications networks to self-configure, self-heal, optimize operational performance, and significantly reduce energy consumption. Specializing in service management and orchestration (SMO), self-organizing networks (SON), autopilot, and energy-efficiency rApps, the centre will build AI-driven capabilities for local s

ETHIOPIA 09:22

Sumitomo supports ESG at Safaricom Ethiopia

Shinichi Kato, senior managing executive officer and group CEO of the communication service group at Sumitomo Corporation, recently visited Safaricom Ethiopia to review five years of progress and discuss upcoming strategic milestones. During his visit, Kato met with CEO Wim Vanhelleputte and senior leadership to evaluate operational priorities and future objectives. He also toured interactive exhibits highlighting the work of core business units.

SAUDI ARABIA 09:22

Ericsson recycles nearly 5,000 metric tonnes of e-waste in Saudi Arabia

Ericsson sais it has recycled nearly 5,000 metric tonnes of decommissioned telecom equipment in Saudi Arabia through its E-Waste management programme since 2008. The programme handles the collection, transport, and recycling of legacy network gear, with over 1,160 metric tonnes diverted from landfills in the last two years.

SAUDI ARABIA 09:20

DataVolt and Zain KSA partner to build data centres in Saudi Arabia

Zain KSA and DataVolt have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at LEAP 2026 to co-develop high-performance data centres across Saudi Arabia. The collaboration pairs Zain KSA's telecommunications infrastructure and digital service capabilities with DataVolt's expertise in data centre development and operations. Together, the companies will expand the country's digital infrastructure to meet rising demand for cloud computing, AI, and enterprise digital applications.

JORDAN 09:15

Zain Jordan 'Back to School' offers include 25% off Belkin products, free backpack with Samsung tablets

Zain Jordan is running a 'Back to School' campaign exclusively on the Zain eShop, offering pupils and parents a range of devices and accessories for the new academic year. Exclusive perks include a free school backpack with the purchase of any Samsung tablet. As part of the campaign, Zain is offering a 25 percent discount on all Belkin products online until 12 September.

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