CoopVoce gifts two months of Digital Smart 100 offer
ITALY 08:24

CoopVoce gifts two months of Digital Smart 100 offer

The MVNO of Italian supermarket chain Coop has launched an offer to encourage users to sign up to the Digital Smart 100 prepay tariff. Under the promo, anyone subscribing to the tariff after porting their number from any national operator will be offered the first two months for free.

Yandex launches Alice AI assistant for business
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:20

Yandex launches Alice AI assistant for business

Russian internet company Yandex has launched an AI assistant designed to handle work-related tasks: Alice AI for Business. It is suitable for companies of all sizes and across all sectors, from retail to construction, the company claims. The new Alice AI goes beyond assisting with isolated chores; it can handle complex, multi-step assignments. To complete these, the assistant utilises "agentic" workflows and integrates with various services - not only from Yandex but from other companies as well.

Bahnhof starts services on Open Infra's fibre-optic network
GERMANY 08:19

Bahnhof starts services on Open Infra's fibre-optic network

Bahnhof Naetverk has started to offer its products over Open Infra's fibre-optic network. Bahnhof has started to market only internet plans. Customers can choose from symmetrical plans offering upload and download speeds ranging from 250 Mbps to 8,000 Mbps. The company is offering a EUR 5 discount on the regular monthly price for the first 12 months of 24-month contracts.

Orange Egypt launches eKYC services for individual and enterprise customers
EGYPT 08:18

Orange Egypt launches eKYC services for individual and enterprise customers

Orange Egypt has launched its electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) platform, enabling retail and enterprise customers to fully acquire, activate, and manage mobile lines digitally without visiting a store. The service allows individual and business users to activate new lines, verify user identities, view all registered numbers under their name, and request line deactivations online.

Westcon-Comstor elevates Bowes to MEA Alliance lead
AFRICA 08:16

Westcon-Comstor elevates Bowes to MEA Alliance lead

Westcon-Comstor announced the appointment of Dorio Bowes as director, Comstor Southern Africa and MEA Alliance Lead, expanding his leadership responsibilities to include strategic alliance engagement across the Middle East and Africa. Bowes, who currently leads the Comstor business in Southern Africa, will retain responsibility for the region while taking on the additional MEA Alliance Lead role. His expanded remit will focus on strengthening strategic vendor relationships, improving alignment across market

Ganuza takes over as head of Spain's CNMC
SPAIN 08:03

Ganuza takes over as head of Spain's CNMC

Juan José Ganuza, a professor of economics and a renowned academic, has been sworn in as the new president of Spain's communications and markets regulator CNMC, replacing Cani Fernández. Ganuza is Professor of Economics and Business at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and an Affiliated Professor of the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE), where he has been a director and instructor of BSE's Master's Programme in Competition, Regulation and Markets.

Zain KSA claims first carbon-neutral telecom tower site
SAUDI ARABIA 08:01

Zain KSA claims first carbon-neutral telecom tower site

Zain KSA has launched what it says is Saudi Arabia's first 100 percent carbon-neutral EcoFusion telecom tower site in collaboration with Huawei and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST). The project aligns with global efforts to lower the ICT sector's carbon footprint and supports Zain's goal to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42 percent by 2030. The new site combines renewable energy with advanced efficiency management, reducing base energy consumption by up to 33.1 percent and ad

Zankore builds 100 MW Nvidia AI infrastructure in Indonesia, secures USD 3.1 billion financing
INDONESIA 07:55

Zankore builds 100 MW Nvidia AI infrastructure in Indonesia, secures USD 3.1 billion financing

Zankore has announced it is building an initial 100 MW of Nvidia AI Infrastructure in Indonesia. Zankore plans to deliver Nvidia-powered cloud services to AI-native companies, enterprises, startups, developers and institutions across Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Switzerland proposes CHF 730 million fund for broadband expansion
SWITZERLAND 07:48

Switzerland proposes CHF 730 million fund for broadband expansion

The Swiss government is moving ahead with plans to set up a funding programme worth CHF 730 million to support the expansion of fibre-optic networks nationwide, in particular in sparsely populated areas. Following positive results from a public consultation last year, the Federal Council has drafted the neecessary legislation to start the public funding programme. The eight-year budget, expected to run from 2030 to 2037, is funded though fees collected for the use of mobile network frequencies from 2029.

American Tower raises USD 1.6 bln for debt refinancing
UNITED STATES 07:39

American Tower raises USD 1.6 bln for debt refinancing

American Tower has raised USD 1.6 billion in new debt, to help pay off existing debt. The offering included USD 500 million in senior unsecured notes due 2031 with interest at 5.30 percent, USD 500 million due 2033 at interest of 5.56 percent, and USD 600 million in notes due 2036 with a coupon of 5.75 percent. 

Spain's Mediapro to rebrand as Imagina
SPAIN 07:37

Spain's Mediapro to rebrand as Imagina

Spanish broadcaster and media rights broker Mediapro has announced plans to rebrand as Imagina starting 01 January 2027 and invest EUR 100 million over three years in new initiatives. The name Imagina is already part of the company's history, having formed part of the Imagina Media Audiovisual holding company following the merger of Mediapro and Grupo Árbol (owner of Globomedia) around 20 years ago.

KPN completes tender for perpetual securities, to buy back EUR 407 mln
NETHERLANDS 07:34

KPN completes tender for perpetual securities, to buy back EUR 407 mln

Dutch operator KPN has agreed to buy back EUR 407 million of its EUR 500 million in outstanding perpetual capital securities. The tender offer was priced at 102.608 percent. The EUR 93 million outstanding on the securities will be subject to a mandatory redemption, as the tender offer exceeded the minimum 75 percent of the securities to exercise a call option. KPN is funding the purchase with its earlier issued EUR 500 million hybrid bond.The tender is part of its efforts to proactively manage its hybrid ca

BURUNDI 07:27

TTCL and BBS expand Burundi backbone link to 10Gbps

Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTCL) has expanded its partnership with Burundi Backbone System (BBS) by upgrading cross-border internet connectivity from 4Gbps to 10Gbps via the National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB). TTCL and BBS officially signed an agreement on 8 September to boost Burundi's connectivity capacity. The deal was finalised by TTCL acting director general Alex Biziriko and BBS director general Diegue Nifasha.

SAUDI ARABIA 07:24

Zain KSA, Jouf University sign MoU to launch smart campus network

Zain KSA signed a memorandum of understanding with Jouf University to establish a national smart campus benchmark. The partnership leverages 5G networks, IoT, AI, and emerging connectivity solutions to modernize the university's infrastructure. Beyond enhancing administrative and campus-wide connectivity, the initiative supports smart learning environments, immersive virtual experiences, and applied research into next-generation telecommunications technologies.

GHANA 07:22

MTN, Telecel and Goal Telecom advance in Ghana spectrum auction

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) has cleared three of four applicants for the 5G spectrum licences, with MTN Ghana, Telecel Ghana and Goal Telecommunications allowed to enter the next stage of its process to award the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands. According to an NCA statement, four companies submitted applications by the 27 August deadline, but one failed to meet the required conditions and was disqualified.

GLOBAL 07:19

Amazon Leo expands launch contract with Arianespace

Amazon Leo has signed up for six more launches with Arianespace. The contract announced at the International Space Summit in Paris covers six additional Ariane 64 launches to continue deploying the Amazon constellation into low Earth orbit (LEO). The new order brings the total number of Amazon Leo launches with Arianespace to 24, up from 18, with missions scheduled through 2031 from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.

GLOBAL 07:13

Gigaset adds GL30 and GL40 LTE phones to senior range

Gigaset has launched two new 4G mobile phones aimed at senior users, the GL30 and GL40, focusing on straightforward calling, clear displays and safety features. The GL30 adopts a traditional candybar form with a 2.2-inch high-contrast screen, while the GL40 is a flip device with a larger 2.8-inch display. Both handsets support 4G/LTE and Voice over LTE, are hearing-aid compatible and include an SOS button that dials up to five preset contacts in sequence, plus three one-touch keys for frequent numbers.

GLOBAL 06:55

Speedcast appoints Ross Rosenberg as CEO

Speedcast has appointed Ross Rosenberg as chief executive officer, replacing Jim Frownfelter, who returns to his previous role as executive chairman after serving as CEO and chairman since January 2024. The leadership change comes as Speedcast expands from satellite connectivity towards network management, edge computing and AI-enabled operational intelligence. The company said it has strengthened partnerships with Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb, doubling its LEO business and activating more than 20,000 Starl

ITALY 06:49

Kena offering free 5G access to selected subs

Telecom Italia's low-cost brand Kena has launched a new offer that gives existing customers on 4G plans the opportunity to access 5G speeds for free, reports Mondo Mobile Web, citing SMS sent to former clients. Under the promo, the customers can access 5G at no additional cost for one month, and for EUR 0.99 a month thereafter.

GLOBAL 06:36

Apple increases prices on older iPhone models

Apple has taken the launch of the new iPhone as the moment to raise prices also on its older models. The new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are both priced USD 100 more than the previous generation, and Apple's existing models are also going up by USD 100 in price in the US. That increases the iPhone 17e to USD 699, iPhone 16 to a starting price of USD 799, the 17 to USD 899 and the iPhone Air to USD 1,099. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:54

KT launches AI-powered Genie TV Set-top Box A2

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched the Genie TV Set-top Box A2, adding an LLM-based AI agent that allows users to search for content using descriptions of its plot, cast or mood rather than the exact title. Users can also ask the AI questions about content while watching. The set-top box also uses AI to optimise the viewing experience. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:52

SK Broadband union demands funding plan over data centre spin-off

South Korea's SK Broadband (SKB) union is demanding a new growth strategy and funding commitments following plans to separate the company's data centre and submarine cable businesses into a new entity, SK Horizon. Under the proposed restructuring, SKB will remain as the surviving company, while SK Horizon will take over its data centre and proprietary submarine cable-based international leased-line businesses. The spin-off is scheduled for 1 February 2027.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:51

Korea to impose fines of up to 6% of revenue for illegal spam

South Korea's Broadcasting Media and Communications Commission (KCC) has approved rules that will allow fines of up to 6 percent of related revenue to be imposed on illegal spam senders and service providers that fail to take required measures to prevent their services being used to distribute illegal spam. The new enforcement rules set penalty rates of 1-6 percent of related revenue, alongside fixed fines of KRW 100 million to KRW 2 billion depending on the seriousness of the violation. 

JAPAN 05:49

Sakura Internet finds access to 1.36 mln accounts in cyberattack investigation

Japanese operator Sakura Internet has completed its investigation into an unauthorised access incident affecting its rental server service and a separate attack on its customer management system, identifying 1,360,563 accounts whose stored information may have been viewed or obtained by a third party. The operator said the customer management system, which stores contract information for multiple services, was subject to unauthorised access between April 2023 and March 2026. 

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