Ethio Telecom awards BYD electric vehicles as prizes to TelePlay promotion winners
EUROPE 09:15

Ethio Telecom awards BYD electric vehicles as prizes to TelePlay promotion winners

Ethio Telecom has awarded three BYD electric vehicles to winners of its TelePlay gaming campaign during a public lottery draw at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa. Overseen by representatives from the Ethiopian Lottery Service, company executives and media partners, the draw marked the culmination of the year-long promotion.

Nick Judd takes over as One New Zealand CEO
NEW ZEALAND 09:11

Nick Judd takes over as One New Zealand CEO

One New Zealand has announced that Nick Judd has officially taken up the role of company CEO. Judd succeeds Jason Paris, who steps down after almost eight years leading the business. Judd joined One New Zealand as CFO in early 2024. Before joining the company, he was CFO at Tourism Holdings and spent more than 15 years at Air New Zealand in senior roles spanning strategy, sales and growth, both in New Zealand and internationally.

Liberty, Starlink activate Costa Rica D2D service
COSTA RICA 09:04

Liberty, Starlink activate Costa Rica D2D service

Liberty Costa Rica has officially launched a direct-to-device (D2D) mobile satellite connectivity service in partnership with Starlink, following an agreement reached earlier this year, converting Costa Rica into the first country in Central America to offer the technology. The service extends mobile communications to remote areas without terrestrial coverage and supports connectivity in emergency situations where ground-based networks are unavailable.

MTN Uganda supports cashless fare payments on buses in Kira
UGANDA 09:03

MTN Uganda supports cashless fare payments on buses in Kira

MTN Uganda has partnered with EBus Xpress Kiira to launch a cashless electric bus route in Kira Municipality. Passengers can pay their bus fares digitally via mobile financial services, eliminating the need for cash. MTN Uganda enterprise business unit general manager Ibrahim Senyonga said that digital payments streamline commuting by providing faster, more convenient daily transit.

Elisa Industriq tweaks brand name for silicon fault detection platform
GLOBAL 08:59

Elisa Industriq tweaks brand name for silicon fault detection platform

Elisa Industriq's silicon manufacturing visibility suite, LineWorks, is getting a minor brand refresh in one of its component modules to better emphasise its capabilities in semiconductor production. The former LineWorks SEC module will now be known as LineWorks FDC, short for Fault Detection and Classification (FDC). Elisa said the rebranding reflects its product's ability to meet FDC workloads in the semiconductor sector, with additional silicon bookings anticipated in the future.

Dialog Axiata launches LankaQR payments at ODEL stores
SRI LANKA 08:57

Dialog Axiata launches LankaQR payments at ODEL stores

Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata has partnered with ODEL to enable customers to make LankaQR payments through Dialog Pay at more than 10 ODEL stores. Under the terms of the deal, customers can use Dialog Pay to purchase fashion, footwear, accessories, beauty products, home decor, gifts and other lifestyle products available at ODEL stores.

Amazon marks opening of Arlington Community High School at HQ2
UNITED STATES 08:52

Amazon marks opening of Arlington Community High School at HQ2

Amazon will celebrate the opening of Arlington Community High School (ACHS) at its Metropolitan Park HQ2 in Arlington on Monday 31 August. The school covers over 30,000 sq ft of space across two floors at 1450 Eads St in National Landing, with its own dedicated entrance. Amazon has covered the entire cost of the development, including custom classroom design, common areas, and teacher facilities. The students will also have direct access to the 2.5-acre public park at Metropolitan Park, community garden and

Telkom Kenya commits KES 1 bln to expand 3G, 4G and fibre
KENYA 08:50

Telkom Kenya commits KES 1 bln to expand 3G, 4G and fibre

Telkom Kenya has announced a KES 1 billion investment programme to expand mobile coverage and improve service quality as it aims to compete more effectively with market leaders Safaricom and Airtel, The Kenyan Wall Street reported. The capital outlay will focus on expanding and optimising Telkom's 4G and 3G networks, alongside upgrades to its transmission, access, and IT infrastructure.

EE hosting 'Parents Evening' online safety sessions in stores
UNITED KINGDOM 08:44

EE hosting 'Parents Evening' online safety sessions in stores

EE is hosting 'Parents Evening' sessions in its High Street stores ahead of the new school year, offering 36,000 hours of online safety appointments for parents to help families manage online safety and social media use. Parents/guardians can book free, one-to-one 30-minute appointments in hundreds of stores during September. 

Magenta Telekom introduces new XL fibre broadband tariff with speeds up to 2 Gbps
AUSTRIA 08:43

Magenta Telekom introduces new XL fibre broadband tariff with speeds up to 2 Gbps

Magenta Telekom has introduced its new XL fibre broadband tariff providing service at speeds of up to 2 Gbps. It costs EUR 84.41 per month instead of EUR 99.90 with a 24-month contract for new customers, or with Magenta Family. Magenta Family offers a discount for families signing up for both a mobile plan and an internet plan. Without Magenta Family, the regular monthly basic fee of EUR 99.90 applies starting from the 25th month.

FCC clears Innovation Zone for rural wireless research at Iowa State University
UNITED STATES 08:40

FCC clears Innovation Zone for rural wireless research at Iowa State University

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given the go-ahead for a new Innovation Zone concession sited at Iowa State University's ARA (Agriculture and Rural Communities) research laboratory. The FCC-endorsed Innovation Zone will be dedicated to rural telecoms innovation including cellular products and services that support precision farming of crops and livestock. Innovation Zone sites enable holders of experimental US licence holders to trial cellular and multi-modal wireless innovations in envir

Congolese telecoms regulator ARPCE dismantles sixth illegal SIM box network in Brazzaville
CONGO 08:36

Congolese telecoms regulator ARPCE dismantles sixth illegal SIM box network in Brazzaville

The Regulatory Agency for Posts and Electronic Communications (ARPCE) of the Republic of Congo has dismantled another SIM box fraud network in Brazzaville, the sixth this year. Supported by security forces, sworn ARPCE officers raided a location in the Massengo (Domaine) neighbourhood of Brazzaville on 21 August. Authorities seized two sixteen-port SIM boxes, a D-Link modem, a laptop and an automatic battery-recharging system. Investigators also recovered 30 Ugandan phone numbers used in the fraudulent sche

SPAIN 08:33

Satellite D2D plugged mobile coverage gaps during Spain wildfires - study

Spain's largest recorded wildfire, which burned more than 60,000 hectares across Avila, Madrid and Toledo in late July 2026, knocked out mobile coverage in dozens of rural communities and prompted MasOrange and Starlink to open their five-month-old satellite direct-to-device (D2D) pilot in northern Spain to Movistar (Telefonica) and MasOrange customers under an exceptional permit from the government. The move successfully plugged gaps in areas where terrestrial service had degraded most, according to an ana

UNITED KINGDOM 08:29

Sky wins planning approval for new Livingston campus

Sky has won planning permission for its new campus in Livingston, Scotland. The new workplace development in West Lothian will create a sustainable campus for its existing workforce of around 3,000 employees. It will replace four buildings at Kirkton Campus and leased space on the Alba Campus to create a new 15-acre site with over 21,000 sq mt of space. It will include improved green areas and flexible workspaces. 

UNITED KINGDOM 08:15

EE, VMO2 offer support for customers affected by floods in Nepal

UK mobile operator EE has announced supported for those affected by the flash floods in Nepal. It will credit back charges for mobile calls, texts and data used in Nepal, and for landline calls from the UK to Nepal, between 26-30 August inclusive. It has also warned customers that mobile signal in Nepal might by impacted by flood damage  to local equipment and networks. 

SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC 08:12

Syrian government expects deal to launch Starlink services within weeks

Syria is in advanced negotiations with SpaceX to license its Starlink satellite internet service, according to Syrian Arab News Agency. Khalid al-Homsi, director-general of Syria's Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority, told the state news agency that talks aim to finalise technical and economic details. Homsi stated that an agreement is expected within weeks.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 08:07

SK Telecom, KT, LG Uplus launch campaign to promote QR-based ID check on Pass platform

South Korean mobile operators SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus have launched a joint campaign to boost the use of QR-based ID card verification through the 'Pass' mobile authentication platform. Dubbed 'QR Once, Double Peace of Mind!', the campaign comes as cases of forged or altered mobile ID cards, including the use of apps that imitate mobile ID screens and digitally manipulated images, have increased.

EQUATORIAL GUINEA 07:59

Starlink launches satellite internet services in Equatorial Guinea

SpaceX's satellite internet unit, Starlink, has launched high-speed broadband services in Equatorial Guinea, according to a posting on the company's official X account. Interactive coverage maps published by SpaceX now reflect active service across the Central African country. The commercial roll-out follows provisional authorisation granted by Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue on 29 July, allowing national regulators to evaluate the service before finalising long-term market rules.

IRAQ 07:55

Iraq seeks unified nationwide 5G roll-out including Kurdistan

The Iraqi government is working to coordinate a simultaneous roll-out of 5G telecommunications services across all Iraqi governorates and the Kurdistan Region, Iraqi News Agency reported, citing communications minister Mustafa Sanad. He said that existing technical and administrative differences between the ministry and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) are manageable, emphasising that bilateral discussions are moving toward unified regulatory protocols.

SPAIN 07:50

Digi Spain introduces instant eSIM activation

Digi Spain has launched immediate eSIM activation for new customers signing up online, allowing them to receive a QR code by email and activate their line within minutes by scanning it with their device. The move eliminates the previous requirement to order a physical SIM first and then migrate to an eSIM.

COTE D'IVOIRE 07:48

Cote d'Ivoire launches XOF 38 bln rural connectivity project for 575 localities

Cote d'Ivoire has completed the first phase of its National Rural Connectivity Programme (PNCR), TechNewsAfrica reported. The PNCR has a total budget of XOF 38 billion and will ultimately connect 575 rural communities to bridge the country's digital divide and expand public e-services nationwide. Digital transition and digitisation minister Ibrahim Kalil Konate officially commissioned new telecom sites in Djebakaha, a village in the northern Korhogo department. He said the expanded coverage will deliver rem

UNITED STATES 07:35

Apple TV and Apple One prices go up in US

Apple has raised the price of an Apple TV subscription in the US to USD 14.99 per month for new subscribers, up from USD 12.99. Existing customers will be given one month's notice of the increase. An annual Apple TV subscription has gone up by USD 20 to USD 119. An individual subscription to the Apple One bundle, which includes Apple TV, costs USD 2 more at USD 21.95.

ITALY 07:27

Fastweb to raise price of more mobile plans by up to EUR 2/mth next month

Italian operator Fastweb (Fastweb + Vodafone) has announced on its website that several more mobile plans in its portfolio will be subject to a price increase of up to EUR 2 a month starting in October. The unilateral price hikes range from EUR 1 to EUR 2 a month and are again being justified by the need to continue offering the best network quality and services to meet customer needs.

AUSTRALIA 07:24

Optus commits to First Nations media through Beyond 3% deal with SBS, NITV

Australian telecommunications operator Optus and National Indigenous Television (NITV), part of the SBS network, have signed a 2-year partnership deal under the Beyond 3% initiative. The agreement supports Optus' commitment to allocate 3 percent of its consumer brand spending to First Nations media.

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