ZTE AI Smart Display Makes Global Debut at IBC 2026, Pioneering a New Era of Proactive Home Intelligence
GLOBAL 09:20

ZTE AI Smart Display Makes Global Debut at IBC 2026, Pioneering a New Era of Proactive Home Intelligence

ZTE Corporation announced the global debut of the AI Smart Display at IBC 2026. Compact yet powerful, the device redefines the connected home by fusing 4K entertainment, whole‑home IoT control, and agentic AI into a single, voice‑first platform that anticipates and serves the needs of every family member.

Digital Parks Africa launches Lagos facility in West African expansion
NIGERIA 09:19

Digital Parks Africa launches Lagos facility in West African expansion

Digital Parks Africa (DPA), in association with the Master Power Technologies Group, is expanding into West Africa with the development of a carrier-neutral data centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Named Nigeria Data Centre 1 (NDC1), the new facility is tailored for enterprises, financial institutions, cloud providers, and connectivity partners seeking reliable and flexible local infrastructure. NDC1. The project reinforces DPA's investment in the digital infrastructure required to drive Africa's growing connected ec

Huawei debuts 3.2 Tbps and 7.2 Tbps near-packaged optical transceivers
GLOBAL 09:17

Huawei debuts 3.2 Tbps and 7.2 Tbps near-packaged optical transceivers

Huawei has unveiled plans to launch a 7.2 Tbps near-packaged optical transceiver (NPO) chip. The NPO module will target AI data centre applications with strict requirements on power consumption and latency.  South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports that Huawei's module features 36 x 200 Gbps channels, putting it in the same ball park as Broadcom's 6.4 Tbps co-packaged optical (CPO) engine. Later this year, Huawei will advance live deployments of first-generation NPO modules with 3.2 Tbps bandwidth, before in

Ucom expands 5G network to 95% of population
ARMENIA 09:16

Ucom expands 5G network to 95% of population

Armenian operator Ucom said that it continues to implement its large-scale mobile network development and modernisation programme, steadily expanding access to 5G coverage and improving connectivity across the country. As a result of the ongoing modernisation of its network infrastructure, Ucom's  5G network is now available in 48 cities and more than 600 settlements, as well as along major highways and at border crossing points, providing reliable mobile connectivity to 94.6 percent of the country's popula

AzerTelecom and De-Cix to launch internet exchange in Azerbaijan
AZERBAIJAN 09:15

AzerTelecom and De-Cix to launch internet exchange in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan wholesale operator AzerTelecom, belonging to the Azerconnect Group and part of Neqsol Holding, and De-Cix entered into a strategic partnership to launch AZE-IX, a new internet exchange in Azerbaijan. AZE-IX will serve as a neutral platform for local and international networks, content providers, cloud service providers, and enterprises. By enabling internet traffic exchange within Azerbaijan, the platform is expected to reduce latency and enhance the performance and resilience of backbone interne

Ofcom launches new online consumer hub for telecoms customers
UNITED KINGDOM 09:12

Ofcom launches new online consumer hub for telecoms customers

UK regulator Ofcom has launched a new online portal called Consumer Hub to provide practical money-saving advice and tips for broadband, mobile and pay-TV customers. The online portal also provides consumers with information on common service problems and complaints processes; as well as advice for switching their broadband, landline or mobile service. 

Telia handed SEK 1 mln fine over deleted law enforcement data
SWEDEN 09:11

Telia handed SEK 1 mln fine over deleted law enforcement data

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS has fined Telia a total of SEK 1 million (around EUR 89,000) after a software update accidentally caused data retained for law enforcement purposes to be deleted after 10 days instead of 10 months. The error meant Telia may have given incorrect answers to about 100 enquiries from law enforcement agencies, saying it had no subscribers linked to specific IP addresses when such subscribers may have existed.

Optima Mobile relaunches 150GB plan for under EUR 5
ITALY 09:10

Optima Mobile relaunches 150GB plan for under EUR 5

Italian MVNO Optima Mobile, operating on Vodafone's 4G and 5G network, has reactivated a plan first offered earlier this year with 150GB of data for under EUR 5 a month. The tariff, dubbed Super Mobile 150 Special Edition, comes with unlimited calls, 200 SMS and the 150GB data bundle at 4G speeds for EUR 4.95 a month.

Capgemini sells US federal govt business to ITC Federal
UNITED STATES 09:05

Capgemini sells US federal govt business to ITC Federal

Capgemini has signed an agreement to sell Capgemini Government Solutions, its subsidiary working with the US federal government, to US IT solutions and enterprise services provider ITC Federal. Subject to customary closing conditions, the sale is expected to be completed in the coming weeks. The subsidiary accounted for 0.4 percent of Capgemini's global group revenue in 2025, and under 2 percent of its US revenue. ITC Federal provides services to federal law enforcement, defence and homeland security agenci

Commsworld creates new Commercial Director role to drive growth
UNITED KINGDOM 09:00

Commsworld creates new Commercial Director role to drive growth

Commsworld, Edinburgh-based telecoms and internet infrastructure services provider, has announced the appointment of Louise Thompson to the newly-created role of Commercial Director. In this new role, she will work with the Board and management team to further expand Commsworld's business footprint across the UK, enhancing its commercial offering for private and public sector customers.

TNM acquires OCL data centre to boost digital infrastructure
MALAWI 08:52

TNM acquires OCL data centre to boost digital infrastructure

Malawian operator TNM has completed the acquisition of the OCL data centre in Kanengo, Lilongwe. The facility expands TNM's enterprise capacity, enabling Data Centre as a Service capabilities, improved network reliability, and advanced support for its digital financial platforms like Mpamba alongside emerging technologies such as AI, the operator said. No financial details were closed. 

O2 Czechia updates educational programme Safely Online
CZECH REPUBLIC 08:51

O2 Czechia updates educational programme Safely Online

O2 Czech Republic said that its O2 Foundation presented a new version of its educational programme Safely Online. The programme 'Your Mom vs. AI Mom' was designed in cooperation with the NMS agency to help parents, children and teachers with online safety and communication about the digital world. It offers practical instructions, educational games, professional materials and other content for free. 

CHINA 08:50

Fibocom backs Chinese AI silicon developer Yeats AI

Fibocom said it has completed a strategic investment into Yeats AI, a Chinese silicon developer specialised in on-device AI workloads. Shanghai-based Yeats AI creates edge AI processors for inference tasks, including "cross-device" solutions for agentic and physical AI applications. Founded in 2024, its existing backers include Ant Group, the Chinese fintech and payments company that counts Alibaba as a major shareholder.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:50

Channel 4 confirms plans to cut 28% of its workforce by end-2026

UK broadcaster Channel 4 CEO Priya Dogra has announced the first stage of long-term transformation plan to create a simpler, more focused organisation that invests more in distinctive UK content. The restructuring will result in the loss of around 340 jobs by end-2026, equal to 28 percent of its total workforce. The first stage of the transformation strategy will create a simpler, more efficient operating model by cutting management layers, removing duplication and simplifying decision-making. A formal cons

GHANA 08:49

MTN Ghana acquires 700 MHz band licence for USD 101 million

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) has advanced to the next phase of assigning spectrum in the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands for mobile broadband and 5G services. After opening and ranking the bids from qualified applicants, it said MTN Ghana secured two lots in the 700 MHz band, the maximum allowed under the tender conditions, for a total license fee of USD 100.9 million.

GHANA 08:45

US funds study on open fibre network in Ghana

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) signed an agreement with CSquared Africa to fund a feasibility study evaluating the deployment of fibre-optic cables along existing electricity infrastructure in Ghana. The US Embassy in Ghana said the agreement outlines plans to deploy fibre along power lines managed by the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). Operating on an open-access model, the network would allow multiple telecom and digital service providers to share the infrastructure.

NETHERLANDS 08:41

Dutch govt launches consultation on public broadcast system reform

The Dutch government has launched a public consultation on its plans to streamline the public broadcast system. The culture ministry wants to move from 11 broadcast associations to four closer alliances, while also merging to the two centralised service platforms NOS and NTR. The independent media watchdog CvdM said it supports the need for reform but questioned the form proposed. 

SLOVENIA 08:29

Telekom Slovenije supervisory board elects leadership

Marko Pogacnik was elected president of the supervisory board of Telekom Slovenije. Pavel Reberc (representing shareholders) and Rok Pletersek (representing employees) assumed vice-presidential roles. Incumbent members across the supervisory board's committees were re-elected, the company announced following the board's latest meeting.

CAMEROON 08:27

Camtel partners with private universities to expand fibre infrastructure

Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) has signed a framework agreement with the National Association of Private Higher Education Institutions (ANIPES) to deploy high-speed broadband, secure inter-campus networking, and data-hosting solutions across private universities nationwide. The strategic partnership equips ANIPES-affiliated institutions with customized telecommunications infrastructure tailored to their academic and administrative requirements.

NETHERLANDS 08:24

Glaspoort achieves 1 mln premises passed with FTTP roll-out

Dutch fibre network operator Glaspoort has passed the milestone of 1 million premises passed with its FTTP network, five years after its launch. The millionth home passes is in Leimuiden, the company jointly owned by KPN and APG announced. This follows a month after it connected the 300,000th active customer. 

ITALY 08:14

Fastweb and Vodafone Italia launch iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max sales with Findomestic

Fastweb and Vodafone Italia (Fastweb + Vodafone) have launched pre-sales of the new Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max smartphones, which can be acquired in monthly instalments and no interest rates via the Findomestic financing service. Customers can acquire the devices at both the Fastweb Shop and the Vodafone Shop for delivery starting 18 September.

SOUTH AFRICA 08:03

Cell C warns fibre customers about possible data breach

South African operator Cell C notified its fibre customers of a potential data breach following a cybersecurity incident at a third-party service provider on 9 September, MyBroadband.co.za reported. The operator explained that compromised access credentials at the provider allowed unauthorized access to certain customer records. Based on current findings, the affected information is limited to customer names, email addresses, mobile numbers, and Cell C account numbers. Cell C confirmed that its investigatio

GLOBAL 08:02

Plume adds Nagravision's Scout Threat Intelligence to ISP home cybersecurity line-up

Plume has signed a partnership deal with Nagravision, Kudelski Group's digital security subsidiary. The collaboration allows Plume's ISP clients to distribute next-generation cybersecurity and digital trust services using Nagravision's Scout Threat Intelligence product, which supplies AI-enriched threat intelligence to facilitate safe web browsing, parental controls, and policy enforcement. This approach seeks to address cyber vulnerabilities in connected consumer fleets containing more devices than in the

SPAIN 07:57

TIM offering iPhone 18 Pro from EUR 33/mth via TIMFin scheme

Telecom Italia (TIM) has launched pre-sales of the new Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max smartphones, which will be available in monthly instalments via the TIMFin financing service that also includes protection against accidental damage or theft. Customers can order the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max from EUR 47 and EUR 53 a month respectively over 36 months.

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