Monnize apps brings NFC payments with meal vouchers at point of sale
BELGIUM 09:01

Monnize apps brings NFC payments with meal vouchers at point of sale

Belgian fintech company Monizze has introduced a smartphone app making it possible for customers to pay with their meal, eco or gift vouchers in stores. This makes the digital vouchers available for payment at the point of sale, without the need for a physical card. The app works with both iOS and Android phones.

Chile launches last-mile fibre rollout in Ñuble
CHILE 08:55

Chile launches last-mile fibre rollout in Ñuble

Chile's telecommunications regulator Subtel and the Ñuble Regional Government have launched the first phase of a last-mile fibre optic project aimed at narrowing the digital divide in the central Bío Bío region. The rollout, designed to support improved access to education, healthcare and economic opportunities, is funded with more than CLP 4.7 billion from regional authorities and will be executed by local firm Copelec. 

Pine Media reaches 40,000 premises passed with South Yorkshire fibre network
UNITED KINGDOM 08:37

Pine Media reaches 40,000 premises passed with South Yorkshire fibre network

The UK operator Pine Media has reached 40,000 premises passed with its FTTH network across Sheffield and South Yorkshire, its CEO William Dear announced on LinkedIn. The milestone was included in a recruitment call for a general manager at Pine Media Broadband, who will take over day-to-day operations while Dear focuses on growth and strategy. The company last reported 36,700 premises passed in March.

NuRAN Wireless pilots Starlink LEO satellite backhaul in Nigeria for rural 4G expansion and edge AI
NIGERIA 08:36

NuRAN Wireless pilots Starlink LEO satellite backhaul in Nigeria for rural 4G expansion and edge AI

NuRAN Wireless has announced a pilot to evaluate licensed Starlink low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite service as a backhaul method at a site in Nigeria. Procured through a third-party provider, the service will be integrated into NuRAN's rural network alongside its long-time partner, Infratel. The pilot will assess LEO backhaul's ability to accelerate 4G migration and support broader platform capabilities, including edge AI, local compute and NuEnergy. NuRAN has no direct contractual or commercial relationship

Discord rolls out age checks with new verification options
GLOBAL 08:26

Discord rolls out age checks with new verification options

Discord is moving ahead with age verification on its platform, after delaying the roll-out earlier this year due to privacy concerns. The company said it's developed new ways to check ages, without collecting facial scans or ID documents. It first uses existing data to place all its users in an age group, and for those it's unsure about, they can opt to use methods like a credit card, app store or AgeKey to confirm their age.

Mplify awards Carrier Ethernet for Business certification to over 450 products
GLOBAL 08:25

Mplify awards Carrier Ethernet for Business certification to over 450 products

Mplify's Carrier Ethernet for Business certification has been awarded to more than 450 services and technologies, according to a formal disclosure from the alliance. Carrier Ethernet for Business aims to simplify and standardise provisioning of wholesale Carrier Ethernet point-to-point and multi-point connectivity services, with a focus on serving enterprise workloads such as network-as-a-service (NaaS) and AI network operations. The specification covers metro and regional routes as well as selected long-di

Telefonica Spain creates devices division led by Ruano
SPAIN 08:22

Telefonica Spain creates devices division led by Ruano

Telefonica Spain has announced the creation of a new Hardware and Devices Division within its B2C business to manage the company's devices, terminals and hardware portfolio under a single leadership structure. Alberto Ruano, currently Lenovo's general manager for Spain and Portugal, will join the company on 01 October to lead the new division and become a member of Telefonica's executive committee, reporting to Chief Revenue Officer Oscar Candiles.

Breko sees wholesale fibre access fee guidelines as starting point for holistic market analysis
GERMANY 08:21

Breko sees wholesale fibre access fee guidelines as starting point for holistic market analysis

German industry group Breko said it considers the guidelines from the Federal Network Agency concerning wholesale fibre access fees as a first step in regulating the market. According to Breko, the question of the fees is only one aspect of a much broader issue regarding open access and the technological shift from copper to fibre. The guidelines proposed by the regulator should therefore serve as the starting point for a holistic analysis of the market, Breko said.

DHH International sales up 13% in H1 on BLS acquisition
ITALY 08:06

DHH International sales up 13% in H1 on BLS acquisition

Milan-based data centre services provider DHH International reported revenues of EUR 22.8 million in the first half of 2026, up 13 percent year on year, with recurring revenues remaining at 92 percent, thanks in part to the recent acquisition of managed cybersecurity provider BLS, coupled with surging demand for AI-related services. However, net profit fell to EUR 1.8 million from EUR 2.3 million in H1 2025 while consolidated EBITDA dipped 4 percent to EUR 6.4 million.

Nvidia, IBM, Lenovo, Vantage sign up to Canadian responsible data centres pact
CANADA 08:01

Nvidia, IBM, Lenovo, Vantage sign up to Canadian responsible data centres pact

The government of Canada announced that 19 additional companies have signed on to Canada's Responsible Data Centre Development Principles, first introduced in early September to establish a national framework for responsible data centre development. The principles set out five clear expectations for adherents: projects must create lasting local benefits, protect electricity ratepayers, minimize water use and environmental impacts, be transparent about local impacts and bring strategic value to Canada.

DStelecom expands fibre coverage in Alcoutim
PORTUGAL 07:56

DStelecom expands fibre coverage in Alcoutim

Portuguese telecommunications infrastructure operator DStelecom has expanded its multi-operator fibre-optic network in the municipality of Alcoutim, bringing modern high-speed connectivity to more than 400 additional homes. The expansion extends coverage across the parish of Giões as well as the Union of Parishes of Alcoutim and Pereiro. With this latest deployment, DStelecom's network reaches 3,100 households across Alcoutim.

LMT Group and Novaspace team up on 5G/6G satellite communication innovation
EUROPE 07:53

LMT Group and Novaspace team up on 5G/6G satellite communication innovation

Latvia's LMT Group and space consultant Novaspace signed an agreement to collaborate on developing the concept for a 5G/6G satellite communications centre in Latvia. The initiative aims to strengthen Latvia's role in the European space and telecommunications innovation ecosystem. The agreement was signed at the European Space Agency's ESTEC centre in the Netherlands during the Industry Space Days 2026 international event.

AFRICA 07:52

Airtel Money announces plans for London IPO with cornerstone investment deal by IFC

Airtel Money, the mobile money arm of Airtel Africa, has announced plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the main market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE). It intends to apply for admission of its ordinary shares to the equity shares (commercial companies) category of the official list of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It has declared a cornerstone investment agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to purchase up to GBP 67.2 million of offer shares.

SPAIN 07:44

AWS first to win NATO Restricted and Limited Broadcast approval in Spain

Amazon Web Services (AWS) said it has become the first cloud provider to secure both NATO Restricted (NR) accreditation for its commercial cloud and Spanish national approval to handle information at the "Limited Dissemination" (DL) level in its Europe (Spain) Region. The accreditations were granted by Spain's National Cryptologic Centre (CCN) and the National Security Office (ONS), part of the National Intelligence Centre (CNI), following multi-year security audits and assessments of AWS infrastructure and

KENYA 07:37

Kenyan telecoms watchdog plans to regulate internet telephony

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is finalising new technical and operational rules for commercial internet telephony. It has announced a virtual stakeholder validation forum on 30 September to review the draft guidelines after earlier public consultations. The new rules will establish a transparent, competitive and reliable framework for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls.

CHAD 07:29

Chad and Nigeria advance talks on cross-border fibre network

Talks are progressing on a cross-border fibre connection to provide landlocked Chad with an alternative pathway to international internet capacity through Nigerian subsea cables, Ecofin reported. The digital ministers from both nations met on 16 September in N'Djamena to formalise bilateral cooperation on digital infrastructure.

EUROPE 07:27

Nscale appoints Frank Slootman to board and Adam Rosman as chief legal officer

UK-based AI cloud platform Nscale has appointed Frank Slootman as an independent director and Adam Rosman as chief legal officer, as the company expands its board and leadership team. Slootman, who is chairman and former chief executive of Snowflake, joins the board with immediate effect. He previously served as chief executive of ServiceNow and Data Domain, leading both companies through public listings.

UNITED KINGDOM 07:25

Trooli raises top speed to 5 Gbps, adds F-Secure security option

UK fibre operator Trooli is launching a new top speed of 5 Gbps for its broadband services, up from 2 Gbps previously. The Ultra package comes with symmetric down- and upload speeds and a Wi-Fi 7 router, for GBP 44.99 per month. The faster service is available to new customers and as an upgrade for existing customers at eligible premises. 

GLOBAL 07:22

Motorola previews Signature 27 flagship with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip

Motorola has taken advantage of its appearance at the Snapdragon Summit to offer a preview of the forthcoming Signature 27 handset, a flagship device powered by Qualcomm's newly-unveiled Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Mobile Platform. The chipset offers on-device AI processing, enhanced camera experiences, low-latency gaming and faster download speeds, with a six-antenna array working together to enable faster cloud AI apps and data transfers.

UNITED KINGDOM 07:18

Vodafone opens remodelled flagship stores in London with 3 UK products

Vodafone UK has opened new flagship stores in London, in Oxford Street and White City. These are the first of seven flagship stores to be refurbished by the end of 2027, incorporating the Three brand and its range of products. They also come with more phones and devices on display for customers to see and touch, along with accompanying displays presenting VodafoneThree services and Fix&Go services for device repairs. The next outlets to get the remodel will be flagship stores in Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmi

UNITED KINGDOM 07:12

HPE upgrades networks for Aethos Shoreditch hotel

HPE announced a contract with the hotel Aethos London Shoreditch to deliver secure wired and wireless connectivity as well as network management tools. The deployment includes HPE Aruba access points in every guest room and HPE Networking CX6200 and CX6300 switches. Mobile-enabled tools such as digital menus, mobile POS systems and inventory tracking for waiting staff and housekeeping streamline daily workflows and improve responsiveness, while integrated building management systems unify lighting and envir

UNITED STATES 07:05

DataBank appoints Ben Lowe as CFO ahead of leadership transition

US data centre operator DataBank has appointed Ben Lowe as chief financial officer, as the company prepares for a leadership transition and further expansion to meet demand from enterprise, cloud and AI infrastructure customers. Lowe will oversee DataBank's finance, accounting, treasury and capital markets functions, reporting to president and current CFO Kevin Ooley. Ooley is scheduled to become CEO on 1 January 2027, when current CEO Raul Martynek will move to the role of executive chairman.

GLOBAL 07:01

Qualcomm launches new Snapdragon 8 chips for flagship phones

Qualcomm unveiled its newest flagship smartphone processors at its annual Snapdragon Summit. The Snapdragon 8 Elite comes in two versions this year, the Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Elite Gen 6, and is designed to power the latest AI agents on Android phones as well as new advances in gaming, imaging and connectivity. The Motorola Signature 27 was the first phone announced to use the new SoC, and other customers include Honor, iQoo, OnePlus, Oppo, RedMagic, Vivo and Xiaomi, Qualcomm said. The first phones will b

UNITED STATES 07:01

Digital Realty plans Los Angeles cable landing station

Digital Realty plans to develop a new cable landing station at its LAX12 data centre in Los Angeles in partnership with subsea infrastructure specialist Assured Communications, with the facility expected to begin supporting cables in 2028. The landing station is intended to connect subsea cable systems with Digital Realty's terrestrial networks, providing cable operators with infrastructure to land and power their systems and access networks, cloud providers and carriers across the company's Los Angeles cam

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