AFree TV launches free streaming service in South Africa on Sentech's Freevision platform
SOUTH AFRICA 12:26

AFree TV launches free streaming service in South Africa on Sentech's Freevision platform

AFree TV, a new free-to-view streaming platform dedicated to showcasing large-scale African content, has launched its services in South Africa, MyBroadband reported. Powered by Sentech's Freevision Play over-the-top (OTT) platform, the service provides viewers worldwide with access to diverse African programming. Sentech said Afree TV brings together African broadcasters and content owners to amplify material from the continent on a global stage. It is a free, ad-supported television (FAST) service. 

STC Bahrain launches Mastercard's Click to Pay
BAHRAIN 12:16

STC Bahrain launches Mastercard's Click to Pay

STC Bahrain has announced the launch of Mastercard's Click to Pay service on the My STC BH app, letting customers pay bills, purchase add-ons, or buy digital gift cards with just one click. Mastercard's Click to Pay offers online checkout by eliminating manual card entry. Users can safely store multiple credit or debit cards, choosing their preferred payment method at checkout.

Telefonica's Movistar Plus restructures to boost content and growth
SPAIN 12:15

Telefonica's Movistar Plus restructures to boost content and growth

Telefonica has reorganised the editorial structure of its Movistar Plus pay-TV platform with the stated aim of driving growth, expanding content production and improving coordination across the service. The platform, which has dropped the "+" from its branding, said the overhaul will serve to strengthen its business focus and enhance the overall customer experience.

Huawei starts Namibian digital skills drive
NAMIBIA 12:12

Huawei starts Namibian digital skills drive

The Namibian government has begun two digital skills initiatives led by Huawei, ITWeb reported. The Women in Tech Namibia scheme and the 2026 National Talent Cultivation Project for young people have been unveiled by ICT minister Emma Theofelus. They aim to expand digital inclusion, strengthen ICT skills development and prepare Namibia's workforce for emerging technologies.

Lightera puts rollable ribbon cables centre stage at 2026 Fiber Connect
GLOBAL 11:56

Lightera puts rollable ribbon cables centre stage at 2026 Fiber Connect

Lightera said it will attend Fiber Connect 2026 to spotlight its expanded range of rollable ribbon cables. These rollable ribbon cables were created by Lightera but are also marketed by its parent company, Furukawa Electric, with the aim of achieving unmatched core density, fibre counts ranging from 1,728 to 6,912 and cable diameters from 19.5 to 29 millimetres.

Soracom FY sales up 38% on higher recurring revenue
GLOBAL 11:54

Soracom FY sales up 38% on higher recurring revenue

Soracom has posted group turnover of JPY 12.4 billion (USD 78 million) for its fiscal year to end-March, an increase of 38.1 percent year-on-year. Sales growth accelerated from 13.4 percent in FY 2025, and Soracom said it finished well above estimates provided in February, which had been increased from its original projections. The share of recurring revenues reached 75 percent on a recurring turnover of JPY 9.3 billion, an increase of 41.7 percent year-on-year. Soracom is targeting a substantial revenue li

Telenor says half of Norwegians fear sabotage could take down mobile network
NORWAY 11:48

Telenor says half of Norwegians fear sabotage could take down mobile network

Half of Norwegians are concerned that sabotage could put the mobile network out of action, according to a survey done by Infact for Telenor among 2,500 people in the first quarter of 2026. It says 43 percent of respondents would be worried if they lost access to mobile coverage and the internet for three hours or less. Younger people are more anxious about being offline, with 50 percent of those aged 18 to 29 saying lack of access to mobile coverage or the internet for three hours or less would make them fr

Telesur taps Squire for SBC upgrade
SURINAME 11:42

Telesur taps Squire for SBC upgrade

Suriname's state-owned operator Telesur has partnered with UK-based Squire Technologies to replace its existing Ribbon session border controller (SBC) as part of a network transformation aimed at expanding its B2B VoIP services. The migration will enable full SIP routing and interconnection, supporting the integration of legacy analogue and newer digital VoIP systems, said the partners.

Finland to maintain printed nautical charts as back-up to avoid cybersecurity risks of digital navigation
FINLAND 11:34

Finland to maintain printed nautical charts as back-up to avoid cybersecurity risks of digital navigation

Finnish transport and communications agency Traficom said printed nautical charts will retain a significant role in navigation despite rapid digitisation, especially in terms of contingency preparations, supply security training and situational awareness. Cybersecurity risks associated with digital navigation and disruptions in GNSS systems highlight the need for independent back-up systems, it said.

Midgard Infra offers advance deals to use entirely diverse new fibre route from Oslo to Stockholm
NORWAY 10:59

Midgard Infra offers advance deals to use entirely diverse new fibre route from Oslo to Stockholm

Midgard Infra said work should start in the second half of 2026 on a new, long-haul fibre route linking Oslo in Norway with Stockholm in Sweden with diversity from any existing line. The company is already engaging with prospective customers and offering duct, Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) and leased capacity agreements with construction-phase pricing available to anchor customers who commit prior to build commencement.

Scion research highlights potential WAN cost efficiencies with emerging internet protocol
GLOBAL 10:49

Scion research highlights potential WAN cost efficiencies with emerging internet protocol

Swiss non-profit Scion Association has published new research underlining the cost-saving potential of its security-first internet architecture already deployed in the Swiss banking system. The Scion Internet Protocol is intended to boost security outcomes while maintaining interoperability with existing architectures such as IPv4, IPv6 and BGP (Border Gateway Protocol). Figures cited by the association estimate that investments to replace leased enterprise WAN connections with Scion-driven technology could

Honor to install Own eSim app on smartphones in GCC region
MIDDLE EAST 10:47

Honor to install Own eSim app on smartphones in GCC region

Honor has partnered with Own eSim to bring the latter's app to its smartphones in the GCC region. Under the partnership, the Own eSim app will come pre-installed on select Honor devices via Google PAI (Pre-Activated Install), enabling customers to access and activate global connectivity services directly from their devices with greater ease and flexibility.

JORDAN 10:45

Orange Money Jordan signs partnership with Western Union

Orange Money Jordan signed a strategic agreement with Western Union and its agent Musharbash Exchange. The three parties are working together to launch and develop money transfer services through the Orange Money mobile platform. Under this collaboration, Orange Money wallet users will be able to send and receive money transfers worldwide through the Western Union network. 

BRAZIL 10:42

Ligga Telecom reports loss in 2025 on revenues up 7%

Brazilian regional fixed broadband operator Ligga Telecomunicacoes reported a net loss of BRL 142.5 million in 2025, a substantial increase from the BRL 15.8 million loss in 2024. Net operating revenue grew by 7 percent to BRL 626.1 million. However, operating profit dropped by 73 percent to BRL 46.3 million, and gross profit fell by 14 percent.

MALAYSIA 10:39

TP-Link to open first flagship store in Malaysia on 22 May

TP-Link has announced plans to open its first flagship store in Malaysia on 22 May. Located at Mid Valley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur, the experiential store will showcase TP-Link's smart home, networking, and enterprise services.

SWEDEN 10:32

Swedish telecoms and digital regulators PTS and Digg to merge as Digitisation Authority

The regulator created by merging Sweden's postal service and telecoms regulator PTS with digital governance agency Digg on 01 January 2027 will be called the Digitisation Authority (Digitaliseringsmyndigheten), PTS said. When the new watchdog starts up, operations will continue at their existing locations initially. The government is attempting to reduce the number of state agencies in order to improve organisational efficiency, but merging Digg with the PTS should bolster digital infrastructure resilience

SWEDEN 10:18

Swedish PTS declares 2G and 3G network switch-offs successful

Sweden's 2G and 3G network shutdowns in December 2025 have been successful, according to an interim report from telecoms regulator PTS. There were no major incidents, but some mobile phones could not make phone calls to 112 except by emergency roaming, even 4G-compatible handsets and those able to make regular voice calls. Tele2 and Telenor have decommissioned their 2G and 3G networks, and Telia and 3 Sweden have switched off their 3G networks, but Telia will keep its 2G network running until the end of 202

GLOBAL 10:11

New Apple iOS feature restricts precision location data shared with operators

Apple launched a new iPhone and iPad setting that obscures the exact location of devices connected to cellular networks. The "Limited precise location" feature is designed to apply limits on location data shared with cellular carriers, often collected in the process of tracking the user's connection to local cell towers. When activated, it configures the Apple device to withhold certain data from the network, for example only revealing the neighbourhood of its location rather than a specific street address.

ARGENTINA 10:04

Inmarsat connects Glaciar Pesquera fleet to NexusWave platform

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, said it has partnered with Argentina-based Ingenieros Electronicos Asociados (IEA) to deploy its NexusWave connectivity service across the fleet of fishing firm Glaciar Pesquera. The move aims to improve operational efficiency and crew welfare by supporting the company's growing demand for data-driven services.

NORWAY 09:57

Telia Norway to provide television and streaming services to 7,500 Modum Kabel-TV customers

Telia Norway said it will start providing television and video streaming services to Modum Kabel-TV, based in the town of Modum in the county of Buskerud. Their agreement will make Telia's TV and Telia Play streaming available to the local operator's 7,500 or so customers in Modum, Sigdal, Kroedsherad, Nakkerud and Tyristrand. Modum Kabel-TV CEO Sindre Andersen said its subscribers increasingly want more flexibility and easier access to streaming, and Telia Play provides exactly that.

CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 09:34

Africell deploys AI on DRC network

Africell is integrating artificial intelligence across its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to optimise network efficiency, eliminate fraud and accelerate revenue generation, ITWeb reported. Africell DRC CEO Kory Webster said it aims to improve customer service and support faster operational decision-making. Webster said the company's strategy is focused on increasing network usage and enhancing service quality rather than relying on tariff increases.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 09:32

Latin America tops global ransomware impact - Kaspersky

Latin America was the region most affected by ransomware attacks worldwide in 2025, with 8.13 percent of organisations impacted, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The figure surpasses other regions including Asia-Pacific at 7.89 percent, Africa at 7.62 percent, the Middle East at 7.27 percent, Russia and CIS at 5.91 percent and Europe at 3.82 percent.

SOUTH AFRICA 09:27

HostAfrica acquires zanode.co.za

HostAfrica, a provider of web hosting, domain and virtual private server (VPS) services, has announced the acquisition of zanode.co.za, a South African application hosting platform built around GitHub-based deployments, managed PostgreSQL and ZAR-denominated pricing. The acquisition extends HostAfrica's hosting offering beyond traditional shared, reseller and VPS products into a developer-first app platform aimed at agencies, software development companies and SaaS teams.

IRAQ 09:16

Asiacell sponsors Paris Saint-Germain

Iraqi operator Asiacell has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with French men's football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), marking the first time an Iraqi company has secured a direct commercial partnership of this scale with a major international sports franchise. Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Thani, group regional CEO at parent company Ooredoo, said Asiacell's partnership with Paris Saint-Germain reflects the bold, market-leading approach that the group champions. Asiacell will be a premium partner

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