GlobalConnect to transfer 6,000 fibre customers to Telia Norway as condition of Telenor deal
NORWAY 11:40

GlobalConnect to transfer 6,000 fibre customers to Telia Norway as condition of Telenor deal

Telia Norway said it has agreed to acquire around 6,000 fibre customers from GlobalConnect in Northern Norway and Eastern Norway, subject to approval from the Norwegian Competition Authority. The transfer is among remedies related to Telenor's acquisition of GlobalConnect's Norwegian residential customer business. The deal between Telia and GlobalConnect is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Embou adds Dazn, Filmin and 100-plus channels to TV offer
SPAIN 11:34

Embou adds Dazn, Filmin and 100-plus channels to TV offer

Aragonese operator Embou, owned by MasOrange, has expanded its pay-TV portfolio to more than 100 channels, adding live sports from Dazn, third-division football via the Primera Federacion channel as well as thousands more film and series titles via TV Premium and Filmin. The operator described its revamped TV service as the centrepiece of its entertainment offering, combining linear channels, on demand content and multi device access.

Dutch consumers union calls for law against price discrimination for new and existing internet customers
NETHERLANDS 10:58

Dutch consumers union calls for law against price discrimination for new and existing internet customers

The consumers union in the Netherlands is calling for legislation against price discrimination between new and existing broadband customers. Delta, KPN, Odido and VodafoneZiggo show stark differences in prices for the different groups of customers and have not heeded the Consumentenbond's call to charge all customers the same price after promotional periods.

New UK MVNO MyCharity Mobile launches on Vodafone network
UNITED KINGDOM 10:56

New UK MVNO MyCharity Mobile launches on Vodafone network

A new MVNO has officially launched operations in the UK called MyCharity Mobile, powered by Tekmoni and enabled by eSIM Go. The new MVNO has been designed to turn recurring customer mobile spend into a passive funding engine for charities, with customers able to donate to any charity by switching their monthly plan. It will donate 15p directly to a customer's chosen charity for every GBP 1 spent on their mobile plan.

Netmore provides connectivity for Aarhus water meter system
DENMARK 10:53

Netmore provides connectivity for Aarhus water meter system

Netmore Group has announced an agreement with water and wastewater company Aarhus Vand and metering equipment provider Kamstrup to support the deployment of approximately 69,000 connected water meters in Aarhus municipality in Denmark. Netmore's carrier-grade LoRaWAN network and Kamstrup's digital water metering technology will give Aarhus Vand an up-to-date view of water consumption, and help residents better understand and reduce their water usage.

Telecom Egypt promoted to FTSE emerging markets mid-cap index
EGYPT 10:34

Telecom Egypt promoted to FTSE emerging markets mid-cap index

Telecom Egypt announced it has been promoted from the Small Cap to the Mid Cap segment within the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (GEIS), securing its inclusion in the FTSE Emerging Markets Index. The reclassification was announced as part of FTSE Russell's September semiannual review for the Middle East and Africa. The upgrade follows a surge in Telecom Egypt's market capitalization over the past year to approximately USD 3.9 billion.

Irish Minister welcomes report showing benefits of NBP roll-out
IRELAND 10:30

Irish Minister welcomes report showing benefits of NBP roll-out

Irish Minister for Communications, Patrick O'Donovan, has welcomed a new report from Ookla confirming a major boost to rural broadband performance across Ireland as a result of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) roll-out. Based on Speedtest data matched to the NBP intervention area, the report shows median download speeds in NPB areas have increased 13-fold to 156.99 Mbps in mid-2026, from 11.60 Mbps in 2019. Median upload seeds have increased from 4.67 Mbps to 49.48 Mbps over the same period; with the broad

Vivo launches AI-powered Agentic SOC with Palo Alto Networks
BRAZIL 10:28

Vivo launches AI-powered Agentic SOC with Palo Alto Networks

Vivo unveiled at the Febraban Tech event in Sao Paulo its new Security Operations Centre (SOC) powered by AI agents, developed in partnership with Palo Alto Networks using the Cortex XSIAM platform. The platform utilises autonomous AI agents to automatically identify, analyse, and contain cyber threats in hybrid and multicloud environments, while human specialists retain control over advanced investigations and strategic choices. The SOC bundles Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Extended Detection and R

MTN Ghana pledges GHS 20 mln to support returnees from South Africa
GHANA 10:27

MTN Ghana pledges GHS 20 mln to support returnees from South Africa

MTN Ghana is preparing a GHS 20 million support package to help Ghanaians returning from South Africa rebuild their lives following renewed xenophobic attacks, according to Board Chairman Ishmael Yamson. The company originally planned a GHS 10 million budget focused on immediate welcome support, such as free data. However, the board reconsidered after recognising that short-term relief was insufficient for returnees, many of whom were forced to leave South Africa with only two suitcases. To maximize long-te

Eurofiber increases debt facilities to EUR 2.2 billion
NETHERLANDS 10:15

Eurofiber increases debt facilities to EUR 2.2 billion

Eurofiber announced the completion of a new long-term financing package, increasing its available credit to EUR 2.2 billion from EUR 1.5 billion under its previous debt facilities agreed in 2022. The new package, supported by a group of banks and institutional investors, provides the operator with additional means to expand its fibre and data centre infrastructure across its footprint in the Benelux, France and Germany. 

Vipps makes national identity card available via BankID app link
NORWAY 10:12

Vipps makes national identity card available via BankID app link

Norwegian mobile payment service provider Vipps said the national identity card will soon become available in its application. Tapping on the ID card in Vipps will redirect users to the BankID app, where they can identify themselves and show their credentials. The ID card can be used from the age of 12 and in places that accept digital identification from BankID, such as the off-licence chain Vinmonopolet, the post office, large grocery chains, some nightclubs and certain events.  

Vodafone Qatar upgrades push-to-talk services for mission-critical operations
QATAR 09:56

Vodafone Qatar upgrades push-to-talk services for mission-critical operations

Vodafone Qatar has upgraded its Push-to-Talk Plus platform, expanding mission-critical communication features across its nationwide mobile network. The upgrade offers organizations instant, secure connectivity without the costly infrastructure required by traditional radio systems. Designed for sectors demanding real-time operational coordination, the enhanced service integrates instant voice, video streaming, messaging, and live location tracking into a single resilient network architecture to prevent oper

GREENLAND 09:48

Tusass appoints CTO from October

Greenlandic operator Tusass has announced its appointment of Inooraq Brandt to the role of director of technology and infrastructure (CTO) from 01 October. He joins the company from the position of CEO at engineering, architecture and consultancy company Ramboll Greenland. Local and international recruitment began in March when Jonas Hasselriis became CEO of Tusass after several years as COO with responsibility for technical and infrastructure affairs.

MEXICO 09:46

Mexico consults on telecom regulatory sandboxes

Mexico's telecommunications regulator CRT has launched a public consultation on the proposed creation of regulatory sandboxes that would let companies, universities and entrepreneurs trial new technologies, services and business models in real world conditions under temporary, supervised rules. The CRT said the aim is to set up a "regulatory laboratory" for the sector, allowing innovations to be tested under flexible requirements before they are considered for full market approval.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:30

MTS upgrades AI models to speed up call fraud detection on MTS Guard

Russian operator MTS announced that it has increased the efficiency of its MTS Guard anti-fraud and spam call protection service thanks to upgraded AI models. The time it takes to detect and block unwanted calls has been reduced from 30 seconds to 15 seconds, while the effectiveness of identifying particularly complex fraudulent schemes has tripled. In the first seven months of 2026, MTS Guard detected and blocked over 1.5 billion unwanted calls.

ZIMBABWE 09:30

NetOne marks 30th anniversary with USD 30 for 60 GB data deal

Zimbabwe's first mobile network operator, NetOne, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026 with a nationwide campaign and new subscriber promotions, Technomag reported. Operating under the banner 'NetOne@30' the orange-themed campaign marks the company's development since its launch in 1996 as the country's pioneer mobile service provider. As part of the celebrations, NetOne has introduced a 'Get 100% More' promotion accessible via star 379 hash. Under this offer, subscribers who purchase 30 GB of data f

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 09:28

BH Telecom adds 80 new base stations in Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina operator BH Telecom announced it has expanded network coverage across Sarajevo Canton, adding roughly 80 new base stations and strong LTE coverage in key hubs like Trebevic, Bjelasnica and Igman. At the same time, it is laying the groundwork for future 5G rollout and fibre-optic expansion, according to BH Telecom Director Edin Kapo in a statement at the closing ceremony of the Sarajevo Film Festival.

NIGER 09:27

Niger plans October launch for electronics assembly plant

Niger plans to launch a local electronics assembly plant by the end of October to produce smartphones, computers and tablets, Ecofin reported. A government delegation, including the ministers of ICT and education, has already inspected construction progress at the facility site in Hamdallaye, located in the Tillaberi region. Project officials said the site is currently 63 percent complete.

UNITED STATES 09:27

New AI data centre company Saragon officially launches operations

A new AI data centre company, Saragon, has officially launched operations with 10 data centres across nine US markets. Backed by capital of up to USD 1 billion from I Squared, Saragon said it plans to expand through investment in its existing data centres and acquisitions. The company was established following the acquisition of 10 data centres by I Squared from Cogent Fiber, a subsidiary of Cogent Communications Holdings.

HONG KONG 09:22

Smartone starts telemedicine hubs with Gleneagles hospital

Hong Kong mobile operator Smartone announced the launch of a telemedicine project with Gleneagles hospital. They have opened a first TeleCare SmartHub at YOHO Midtown, a large housing estate in Yuen Long in the north of the city, where residents can conduct remote video consultations with Gleneagles doctors. Smartone powers the connectivity and provides technical support for the telemedicine services, through its SmarTone Solutions enterprise unit.

UNITED STATES 09:17

Mediacom appoints Vice Chair, EVP of Corporate Strategy

US cable operator Mediacom Communications has appointed Catherine Commisso as Vice Chair and Executive Vice President (EVP) of Corporate Strategy and Administration. Reporting directly to Chairman and CEO Giuseppe B Commisso, she will worth with other senior leaders on the group's long-term direction and major priorities. She will be responsible for strategic planning, competitive positioning, opportunity and risk evaluation, and select projects directed by the Chairman and CEO. Catherine will also continue

KENYA 09:15

Konza Technopolis and Korea Eximbank deepen partnership

The Konza Technopolis Development Authority has hosted a delegation from the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) to discuss financing and grant opportunities for infrastructure projects. The delegation led by executive director Lee Dong-hoon met with authority CEO John Paul Okwiri to discuss funding for road expansion, a bio-vaccine facility and the proposed Digital Media City. Talks also covered the operationalisation, governance and investor outreach strategy for the media hub.

VENEZUELA 09:14

US firms cleared to work with Venezuela's Conatel and Cantv

Venezuelan communications watchdog Conatel confirmed that the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a general licence easing sanctions on specific transactions in Venezuela's telecommunications sector. The licence authorises US companies and citizens to supply "goods, technology, software and services for the installation, maintenance, repair, upgrading, operation and support" of telecommunications infrastructure in Venezuela.

CANADA 09:07

Canadian govt expands high-speed broadband access in Ontario

The Canadian government has announced federal funding of over CAD 8.3 million for two projects to bring high-speed broadband access to up to 822 households across five remote and Indigenous communities across Ontario. The roll-out will include 621 Indigenous households. The investment is being delivered through the Universal Broadband Fund. The Canadian government has invested over CAD 2.5 billion in connectivity projects across Ontario since 2015. 

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