Telecom Egypt to bring FTTH to New Cairo property development
EGYPT 09:31

Telecom Egypt to bring FTTH to New Cairo property development

Telecom Egypt (WE) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Vie Communities to develop the digital infrastructure and smart communications architecture across the latter's real estate portfolio. The partnership will debut at Vie Collective in New Cairo, the group's flagship development, and include FTTH with voice, high-speed data and IPTV services. Beyond core connectivity, both entities will collaborate on advanced digital solutions such as home automation and dedicated community mobile applications.

Kenyan parliament approves new national cybersecurity agency
KENYA 09:26

Kenyan parliament approves new national cybersecurity agency

The Kenyan parliament has approved the creation of the National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) by adopting the National Cybersecurity Agency Order, 2026. As an autonomous regulatory body, the NCSA is mandated to coordinate national cybersecurity efforts, conduct technical assessments, and safeguard critical information infrastructure against escalating cyber threats.

Antel and Claro launch GSMA Open Gateway in Uruguay
URUGUAY 09:24

Antel and Claro launch GSMA Open Gateway in Uruguay

Uruguay has become the latest Latin American country to join the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, with local operators Antel and Claro (America Movil) launching their first application programming interfaces (APIs) under the global framework. The rollout introduces the SIM Swap and Number Verification APIs, part of a growing ecosystem aimed at enabling digital services across markets.

BBC News to increase focus on international viewers
UNITED KINGDOM 09:22

BBC News to increase focus on international viewers

BBC News plans to target overseas viewers at it looks to boost its finances by increasing international commercial revenue, reports The Telegraph newspaper. At a meeting with staff on the afternoon of 23 June, BBC News interim CEO Johnathan Munro said the BBC News channel needs to be targeted more at international audiences, which have grown by "several millions", which can deliver value. He also said this would allow the BBC to generate commercial income from its news channel overseas by showing advertisin

Nigeria tightens telecom ownership rules with new pre-approval mandate
NIGERIA 09:15

Nigeria tightens telecom ownership rules with new pre-approval mandate

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced a new compliance mandate requiring telecommunications companies to secure regulatory approval before modifying their ownership structures. According to a joint statement, any proposed transfer of ownership or control involving 10 percent or more of a licensed telecom company's total share capital must receive a "Letter of No Objection" from the NCC before the transaction can be registered by the CAC. The

Nvidia details partnership agentic telecoms activity at DTW 2026
JAPAN 09:11

Nvidia details partnership agentic telecoms activity at DTW 2026

Nvidia is spotlighting agentic telecoms projects from across its partnership ecosystem at the 2026 DTW Ignite in Copenhagen. The firm is focusing on an iterative shift in telecom operations, as carriers migrate from task-centric GenAI to the higher grades of autonomous reasoning offered by AI agents in order to execute broader, multi-step decisions. Nvidia argues the agentic era will be defined by end-to-end tools that handle telecoms functions from start to finish, while operating securely in line with ser

Dimension Data launches NGN 5 bln bond issue to support Nigerian expansion
NIGERIA 09:03

Dimension Data launches NGN 5 bln bond issue to support Nigerian expansion

Dimension Data SPV Funding has launched a NGN 5 billion corporate bond to support investment in Nigeria, Leadership reported. Managed by Pathway Advisors, the three-year bond is the first tranche of a wider NGN 20 billion infrastructure programme. TThis bond offers a coupon rate between 18.50 percent and 20.00 percent per annum, payable semi-annually, with the final rate to be fixed after the book-building finishes on 29 June.

BBC Sport digital platforms see millions of users for World Cup
UNITED KINGDOM 09:03

BBC Sport digital platforms see millions of users for World Cup

The BBC has seen the opening week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup drive millions of people to BBC Sport digital platforms and visualised podcasts. On Wednesday 17 June, when England played their first group match of the tournament, over 3 million users visited the BBC for live pages, video and analysis. This is the biggest day for BBC Sport since 14 July 2024, when England played Spain in the 2025 Euro final, and Alcaraz and Djokovic played in the Wimbledon final.

Fastweb+Vodafone's LV8 app reaches 70 Italian schools
ITALY 09:01

Fastweb+Vodafone's LV8 app reaches 70 Italian schools

Fastweb+Vodafone said its LV8 digital learning app reached 8,000 students across 74 high schools in eight Italian regions during the 2025/2026 edition of its "Missione Futuro" education programme, with more than 8,000 certificates awarded over 700 hours of activities. The initiative, developed with Next Level ETS, brings a gamified training platform into classrooms to build digital skills in accordance with the European DigComp 3.0 framework.

Turkmentelecom offers outsourced call-centre services
TURKMENISTAN 09:00

Turkmentelecom offers outsourced call-centre services

Turkmenistan national operator Turkmentelecom has introduced outsourced call-centre services for public sector and consumer queries. The offering includes Start, Business and Premium tariffs, which differ by the number of agents and functions of the PBX services. The service also include IVR and other options.

Ericsson updates OSS and BSS customer support in light of agentic AI revolution
GLOBAL 08:58

Ericsson updates OSS and BSS customer support in light of agentic AI revolution

Ericsson announced the launch of a customer success platform for its OSS and BSS telecoms IT portfolio. Dubbed OSS and BSS Business Value Pathways, the initiative enables telecom clients to access proven solution templates and configurations to deliver key outcomes. Ericsson is promising greater assurance about what its products will achieve, backed by viable strategies for deployment.

Duxbury expands cybersecurity portfolio with WatchGuard and Cynet partnerships
SOUTH AFRICA 08:50

Duxbury expands cybersecurity portfolio with WatchGuard and Cynet partnerships

Duxbury Networking has expanded its Duxbury Cybersecurity business unit by partnering with WatchGuard and Cynet. According to the company, customers are moving away from isolated point products in favour of comprehensive protection across identity, endpoint, network, cloud, SaaS, and branch security. As part of this repositioning, Duxbury Networking integrated WatchGuard and Cynet into its cybersecurity strategy, with each vendor serving a distinct function within the broader model while complementing the d

MOZAMBIQUE 08:41

Mozambique rolls out 5G strategy to reach all districts by 2030

Mozambique has officially launched its 5G deployment, unveiling a strategic roadmap to extend high-speed connectivity to all provincial capitals by 2027, with plans to reach all districts and administrative posts by 2030, Club Mozambique reported. This phased rollout comes as President Daniel Chapo places digital transformation at the core of the country's long-term economic strategy, framing it as a pillar for state modernization and regional competitiveness. Speaking at the opening of the fifth national c

GERMANY 08:39

NetCologne increases revenues, investments in FY 2025

NetCologne said its revenues rose by 1.4 percent in 2025 to EUR 347.2 million, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) increased by 6.1 percent during the period to EUR 33.1 million. The German operator increased investments for fibre-optic expansions last year to EUR 91 million, from EUR 74.9 million in 2024. Last year, the number of households and business units connected to its fibre-optic network increased by around 45,000 to a total of 750,000.

FRANCE 08:26

Orange names Usman Javaid as new chief AI officer

Orange has named Usman Javaid the group's Chief AI Officer from September. He will be responsible for accelerating and scaling up Orange's AI initiatives. Javaid succeeds Steve Jarrett, the former Facebook executive who helped lay the foundations of Orange's AI strategy over the past three years. Javaid will report to Bruno Zerbib, the group's Chief Technology & Innovation Officer.

FRANCE 08:11

France finds limited compliance with mandatory parental controls on smartphones

More work is needed to implement France's law on mandatory parental controls on smartphones, according to a first review by the regulator ANFR. Since July 2024, manufacturers are required to make available free parental controls on their devices and prompt the user to activate the controls when they first set up the device. The ANFR said it had completed the review of 11 products, and four did not conform with the law. 

GLOBAL 08:11

Orange Business, MicroPort CardioFlow extend digital health partnership

Orange Business and MicroPort CardioFlow have extended their longstanding partnership by five years to advance connected cardiac care in response to surging demand for secure and reliable digital health technologies. The companies cited data indicating that the connected medical device market is expected to nearly double to USD 173 billion by 2031, driven by aging populations, remote care models and more personalised treatment approaches.

UNITED KINGDOM 08:10

Channel 4 announces CTV advertising partnership with V

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has partnered with V, global connected home platform, to sell home screen ad formats on the latter's Vidaa Smart TV platform - which is used by TV manufacturers Loewe, Toshiba and Hisense. This will allow brands to reach audiences from the moment they switch on their TVs. 

UNITED KINGDOM 08:00

CityFibre launches Future Ready Learners digital literacy programme

CityFibre has announced a new national digital literacy programme called 'Future Ready Learners'. Developed with global education organisation 8billionaideas, the scheme aims to improve digital literacy for one million primary school pupils across the UK by 2030. It is centred around the Tech Toolkit, a classroom-ready learning programme created to introduce key technology and digital skills to primary school students, using fun activities based on real-world applications.

GLOBAL 07:56

Samsung, Warner Bros., DC Studios launch 'Supergirl' global release campaign

Samsung has partnered with Warner Bros. and DC Studios to celebrate the theatrical release of Supergirl. The global campaign features a limited-time DC digital art collection in the Samsung Art Store, pop-up fan experiences in London, and a US Best Buy sweepstakes running until 19 July.

EUROPE 07:55

Conscia promotes Swedish head to group COO

Conscia announced the appointment of Lars Kyhlstedt as Group Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 01 October. Already country manager in Sweden for the past six years, he will lead the group's further expansion in the European market for managed services cloud, cybersecurity and networking services.

DENMARK 07:48

Waystream wins SEK 9 mln order in Denmark

Waystream announced a new order worth SEK 9 million from an unnamed leading operator in the Nordic region. The order consists of access switches for the customer's corporate network in Denmark, for delivery during the summer. The deal is part of a framework contract covering network equipment for business customers in several markets. Further details were not disclosed.

SPAIN 07:46

Telefonica Tech connects Bermeo museum space

Telefonica Tech, the digital business unit of Telefonica, has acted as technology integrator for an immersive museum space in the Basque town of Bermeo, an initiative led by the local council to showcase the town's cultural heritage and tourist attractions.

BELGIUM 07:45

Proximus updates Sports package with Dazn channels

Proximus is updating its Sports package, after gaining access again to the Jupiler Pro League and other content in a licensing deal with Dazn. The new package costs EUR 24.99 per month, up from the current EUR 20.99, or customers can get the same content in the 'All-in' TV package for EUR 49.99. Until the end of July and the start of the new football season, customers can subscribe to Sports for the reduced price of EUR 14.99 per month. 

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