1Finity supports roll-out of middle-mile fibre grid in New Mexico
UNITED STATES 10:01

1Finity supports roll-out of middle-mile fibre grid in New Mexico

Fujitsu's 1Finity announced an expanded commitment to an ongoing middle-mile fibre backbone development underway in New Mexico. The NM Fiber Network is in the process of upgrading its wholesale, rural connectivity, and enterprise grid that covers thousands of route miles while combining fibre assets from nine New Mexico local exchange firms.

Semtech sales up by almost one third in July quarter
GLOBAL 10:00

Semtech sales up by almost one third in July quarter

Semtech recorded a better-than-expected 33 percent jump in net sales in its second fiscal quarter to 26 July. Net turnover reached USD 341.9 million, finishing comfortably ahead of Semtech's USD 323-333 million guidance. The net profit surged to USD 160.1 million, dismantling Semtech's USD 27.1 million loss from the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 61.2 percent to USD 91.1 million on a 26.6 percent margin.

Orange Jordan adds Jo Academy subscription to broadband plans
JORDAN 09:55

Orange Jordan adds Jo Academy subscription to broadband plans

Orange Jordan signed a strategic partnership with Jo Academy, Jordan's online learning platform for students of all levels. Launched as part of Orange Jordan's "Home Just Got Better" campaign, the partnership gives new broadband customers a discounted two-year Jo Academy subscription covering two students per household. This grants families access to digital learning content mapped directly to national curricula across all educational levels.

CRAN signs MoU with Nored to coordinate power, digital infrastructure outages and expansion
NAMIBIA 09:50

CRAN signs MoU with Nored to coordinate power, digital infrastructure outages and expansion

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and Nored Electricity signed a five-year memorandum of understanding in Ondangwa to work together to accelerate Namibia's digital transformation, rural connectivity and socio-economic goals. The agreement establishes a cooperative framework for joint initiatives, including data sharing, rural electrification, broadband expansion, capacity building, and regulatory alignment. Recognizing the growing convergence of telecommunications and power infrastru

UN agency partners with Dfinity on sovereign cloud pilots
GLOBAL 09:45

UN agency partners with Dfinity on sovereign cloud pilots

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Switzerland-based Dfinity Foundation have announced a partnership to pilot sovereign cloud infrastructure and decentralised AI for public-sector digital deployments. The year-long programme will help governments, civil society organisations and UNDP initiatives test AI-powered applications that keep data and computing under local control, reducing reliance on foreign cloud providers.

Redge confirms launch of new cloud region in France
FRANCE 09:45

Redge confirms launch of new cloud region in France

Redge Technologies, an Iliad subsidiary specialising in OTT and streaming software for media and telecom companies, has officially announced the launch of a cloud region in France to support clients of its VDP (Video Delivery Platform) services. This represents the company's third Redge Media cloud region, and was recently unveiled as an extension of its existing infrastructure, which already includes data centre facilities in Poland (Warsaw) and Israel (Tel Aviv). The new region is deployed across two full

Cameroon mandates Camtel to develop public digital platform interoperability backbone
CAMEROON 09:34

Cameroon mandates Camtel to develop public digital platform interoperability backbone

The Cameroonian government has tasked state telecom operator Camtel with developing the technical backbone needed for interoperability of its public digital platforms, including national identity and administrative systems, Digital Business Africa reported.  ICT minister Minette Libom Li Likeng spoke at the opening of the 2026 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Yaounde of the urgency of establishing a unified ecosystem. This would enable infrastructure, platforms and public services to interact securely and

Mozambique names Axian, Dubai investors as potential partners for Tmcel
MOZAMBIQUE 09:22

Mozambique names Axian, Dubai investors as potential partners for Tmcel

The Mozambican government has published the resolution authorising the ministers of finance and communications to find a new strategic investor for the publicly owned operator Tmcel, reported Lusa. Authorised by the Council of Ministers, a dedicated technical team has 135 days to identify a candidate and present a final proposal. Potential investors named in the resolution include Axian Telecom, a consortium of Optimum Systems and Meridian Ventures, and Aikun Solutions. The latter two companies are both bas

Kenyan government committee finds mobile money used in 50% of computer fraud cases
KENYA 09:12

Kenyan government committee finds mobile money used in 50% of computer fraud cases

The Kenyan government has urged heightened public vigilance following official findings that mobile money was involved in 50 percent of computer fraud cases reported between February and July. An analysis by the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) revealed that mobile money served as either the payment method or target destination in 51 out of 102 reviewed cases. The findings were presented during the NC4's 36th meeting, chaired by Raymond Omollo, principal secretary for the minis

TIM Brasil tests 5G Advanced at Rock in Rio 2026
BRAZIL 09:10

TIM Brasil tests 5G Advanced at Rock in Rio 2026

TIM Brasil is upgrading its connectivity infrastructure for Rock in Rio 2026 by deploying more than 120 5G antennas, a 45 percent increase compared to the previous edition, alongside over 110 4G antennas across the city. The operator projects that 5G will account for over 60 percent of total mobile traffic during the seven-day festival in September, with connected terminals expected to exceed 65 percent.

Spain to require 80% hourly renewable power for new data centres - report
SPAIN 09:08

Spain to require 80% hourly renewable power for new data centres - report

Spain's government has approved a draft Royal Decree that would impose strict sustainability, resilience and digital-sovereignty rules on new large data centres, according to sources cited by El Economista. The proposed regulation, now in public consultation, targets facilities with more than 1 MW of power capacity that are not yet connected to the grid, with existing centres set to be exempted.

Infobip introduces SIM-based number verification services
GLOBAL 09:07

Infobip introduces SIM-based number verification services

Infobip has launched a SIM-based number verification solution that brings together mobile network operators and enterprises to take advantage of new mobile network APIs for online security. By utilising the SIM card and mobile network as a trusted identity layer, the platform allows enterprises to replace traditional one-time passwords with silent, low-friction and cryptographically secure authentication. This approach reduces fraud, enhances user experience across cellular and Wi-Fi networks, and streamlin

FRANCE 08:59

OVHcloud loses CFO, announces new appointments

France-based cloud provider OVHcloud has launched the search for a new chief financial officer following the resignation of Stephanie Besnier, who will leave the company on 31 August after three-and-a-half years in the role. Julien Rabette will act as interim CFO during this transition period.

GLOBAL 08:56

Asus starts orders for upgraded ROG Xbox Ally and Xreal AR glasses bundle

Asus has commenced pre-orders for its latest gaming handheld computer aligned with Microsoft's Xbox brand. The ROG Xbox Ally X20 will reach retail on 15 October. In the US, it is priced at USD 1,299 for a standalone device. A premium bundle costing USD 2,499 adds Asus's ROG Xreal R1 Edition 20 Gaming augmented reality (AR) Glasses, a 68-watt power adapter, a dbrand Killswitch protector shield for the Ally X20, and a custom Pelican protector case.

BRAZIL 08:56

Tecto Data Centers expands Fortaleza digital infrastructure

Tecto Data Centers is advancing digital infrastructure in Fortaleza, Brazil by upgrading its data centre interconnect (DCI) between the TFOR2 and TFOR3 facilities with 864 optical fibres using rollable ribbon technology, in partnership with V.tal and Lightera. This high-capacity connection supports the growing demands of cloud computing, AI, and hyperscalers in one of Latin America's primary connectivity hubs.

AFRICA 08:54

Subex wins 3-year African deal for HyperSense fraud management

Subex announced a three-year agreement with a major African mobile operator to deploy its AI-powered HyperSense fraud management platform. The operator, part of a global telecommunications group, handles significant mobile money traffic alongside standard mobile network operations. By leveraging Subex's AI-powered HyperSense platform, the unnamed operator is expected to enhance its ability to identify evolving fraud patterns, accelerate investigations, and secure both its mobile network and mobile money ope

BRAZIL 08:50

Desktop acquires remaining 30% stake in Fasternet

Brazilian regional telecom operator Desktop signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 30 percent minority stake in Sao Paulo-based fibre-optic provider Fasternet for BRL 98 million in a single cash installment. Having previously held a 70 percent share since 2023, Desktop will now become the sole shareholder of Fasternet, fully consolidating its operations and terminating the existing shareholders' agreement. The share transfer is expected to finalize within 15 days, boosting operational and financial ef

BRAZIL 08:48

Oi confirms bankruptcy following Rio court ruling

Brazilian telecommunications firm Oi announced its bankruptcy after the Court of Justice of Rio de Janeiro rejected appeals from creditor banks Bradesco and Itau that sought to continue the company's judicial reorganization. The decision upholds a prior bankruptcy decree originally issued in November 2025 by the 7th Business Court, the effects of which had been temporarily suspended. A second-instance panel of judges finalized the ruling, appointing Adriano Pinto Machado, Sergio Zveiter and Preserva Acao as

NETHERLANDS 08:44

Netherlands, Ukraine sign MoU to share cybersecurity operational expertise

The National Cyber Security Centrum (NCSC) of the Netherlands and Ukraine's State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on information exchange and sharing expertise. The cooperation is expected to support targeted investments in digital resilience as well as improved awareness and faster responsiveness for cyber incidents.

THAILAND 08:37

CP Group signs up AWS to support True cloud operating model

Thailand's CP Group and its companies True and Arise Ventures announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services to support digital transformation at the Thai companies. Through Amazon Web Services (AWS), the five-year collaboration agreement aims to accelerate transformation across CP Group's business, including the migration to a cloud operating model at True.

GHANA 08:35

Malawian delegation visits Ghanaian ICT ministry to learn from digital governance model

A Malawian delegation has visited Ghana's ICT ministry on a study tour, allowing officials from both nations to exchange practical lessons and develop joint strategies for overcoming regional digital adoption hurdles. Stuart Ligomeka, deputy chief secretary at Malawi's Office of the President and Cabinet, led the delegation and praised Ghana as a model for digital governance. Ligomeka explained that a global review of digital integration practices led Malawi to select Ghana due to its notable progress in mo

AFGHANISTAN 08:25

Afghan 4G subscribers surpass 10 million

The number of 4G mobile internet subscribers in Afghanistan has reached nearly 10 million, accounting for 51 percent of all telecommunication service users in the country, Ariana News reported citing an ICT ministry official. Ministry spokesman Inayatullah Alokozay announced on social platform X that Afghanistan currently has around 32 million active SIM cards and approximately 17 million internet users altogether. Nearly 10 million of those users now rely on LTE services, marking a major expansion of high-

GLOBAL 08:14

Kudelski sees first sales growth in 5 years at core pay-TV business

Kudelski Group reported lower results for the first half of 2026 but said the trend was improving, with a return to revenue growth at its Core Digital Security and IoT businesses. Total revenues at the Swiss company fell 1.5 percent year-on-year, to CHF 171.8 million from CHF 174.5 million a year ago, while the EBITDA loss narrowed to CHF 11.5 million from CHF 19.1 million in the same period. 

PERU 08:12

Claro Peru 5G network available nationwide via 1,200 base stations

Claro Peru (America Movil) has activated a total of 1,200 5G base stations across all 24 of the country's departments, extending coverage to around 13.5 million people nationwide. The service can be accessed by users with compatible devices in urban and rural areas alike, said the operator, adding that its leadership in mobile number portability reflects the commercial impact of its network strategy.

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