Siro targets 600 business, retail parks across Ireland
IRELAND 15:53

Siro targets 600 business, retail parks across Ireland

Siro, Irish wholesale fibre network operator, plans to target thousands of businesses in 600 business and retail parks nationwide with full-fibre broadband upgrades. Many of these business parks are located in areas without fibre broadband, leaving businesses outdated and slow copper connections. Siro has recently completed full-fibre network deployments at the Greenogue Business Park in Rathcoole, and the Sandyford Business District in Dublin.

Vodafone Foundation looks to boost support for m-mama health service
AFRICA 15:39

Vodafone Foundation looks to boost support for m-mama health service

The Vodafone Foundation-supported 'm-mama' maternal health service has reached the milestone of completing over 250,000 emergency transports for pregnant women and newborn babies across the African continent. The milestone was recognised during United Nations General Assembly Week (UNGA) at an event hosted by the Vodafone Foundation - with government, global health, development finance and philanthropy leaders calling for increased investment in the m-mama health system.

Spectrum offers new Meta AI glasses, new Apple devices
UNITED STATES 15:11

Spectrum offers new Meta AI glasses, new Apple devices

Charter Communications brand Spectrum is now offering the new Meta Glasses Adventurer (RRP: USD 299) at select stores and online. The new smart glasses will work seamlessly with a customer's existing mobile and internet plan, with no need to add a contract or separate mobile connection. Seamless connectivity will be provided through Spectrum's around 45 million secure WiFi access points and Spectrum Advanced WiFi. 

Exatel looks for new CEO
POLAND 15:04

Exatel looks for new CEO

Polish operator Exatel announced a call for candidates to serve as president of the management board. Candidates must demonstrate, among other things, knowledge of issues related to managing large teams within extensive organisational structures in the telecommunications or IT sectors, including at the management board level. Applications may be submitted until 02 October. 

Ireland announces national mobile roaming agreement for first responders
IRELAND 15:03

Ireland announces national mobile roaming agreement for first responders

The Irish government has announced a national roaming agreement across all three mobile network operators - Eir, Vodafone Ireland and 3 Ireland - for mission-critical communications used by first responders. This will allow compatible devices and applications used by first responders to connect to any available mobile network, instead of being reliant on a single network. The new functionality will be tested in operational environments by first responders over the coming months. 

MTS launches mobile money transfers to Belkart cards
BELARUS 15:02

MTS launches mobile money transfers to Belkart cards

Russian operator MTS announced the launch of a service for customers to transfer money to payment cards issued under the Belarusian national payment system Belkart. Over the My MTS mobile app customers can make quick, commission-free transfers to Belkart cards, of which there are over 9 million in circulation.

Deutsche Telekom launches T-Travel mobile data subscriptions for eSim roaming
GLOBAL 14:59

Deutsche Telekom launches T-Travel mobile data subscriptions for eSim roaming

Deutsche Telekom has introduced a new product for people who travel around the globe called T-Travel. Through T-Travel, customers can book mobile data packages for more than 200 destinations and activate them on an eSIM-enabled device, regardless of their standard mobile data provider. Telekom is launching four T-Travel packages: Lite, Standard, Max and Unlimited. Customers can choose between packages lasting from one to 30 days. Data allowances and prices vary by destination and trip length.

Megafon unlocks faster speeds with new Mega5G options
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:58

Megafon unlocks faster speeds with new Mega5G options

Russian operator Megafon has launched the Mega5G suite, giving customers access to 5G-like internet speeds even if their device does not support the 5G standard or if they are located in areas where the 5G network is not yet available. Activating the standard Mega5G option boosts mobile internet speeds by 1.6 times, while Mega5G Turbo provides temporary speed boosts of up to double the standard rate. This is ideal for live streaming, participating in online conferences, tethering, and downloading large file

Lumentum joins Corning, Qualcomm for ECOC optical interconnect demo
GLOBAL 14:55

Lumentum joins Corning, Qualcomm for ECOC optical interconnect demo

Lumentum, Corning and Qualcomm will present a proof of concept optical interconnect topology at ECOC 2026 in Malaga. A high-density die-to-die optical interconnect will be showcased, targeting AI scale-up architectures at a shoreline density of about 1 Tbps per millimetre rising to 4 Tbps/mm with future product developments. The PoC is designed to enable massively parallel optical architectures, including future co-packaged and near-packaged interconnects as well as emerging die-to-die interfaces like UCIe.

Mobiuz launches online chess competition on app
UZBEKISTAN 14:55

Mobiuz launches online chess competition on app

Uzbekistan mobile operator Mobiuz has launched an online chess competition on its mobile application. The competition was launched as part of the national campaign to support the chess team of Uzbekistan at the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. The total prize fund is UZS 200 million.

Cellnex Portugal CEO moves to Poland
POLAND 14:53

Cellnex Portugal CEO moves to Poland

Cellnex appointed Joao Osorio Mora the head of Cellnex Poland, reports GSM Online. Mora earlier was CEO at Cellnex Portugal and replaces Nuno Carvalhosa in his new position. Carvalhosa will serve as the managing director of Cellnex's Northern Europe cluster, and the new CEO of the Polish subsidiary will report directly to him. In addition, Jacek Nieweglowski, currently a member of the management board and director of external relations at Cellnex Poland, will assume additional responsibility for strategy an

Mega and Aknet launch convergent tariff plan
KYRGYZSTAN 14:48

Mega and Aknet launch convergent tariff plan

Kyrgyzstan mobile operator Mega and the ISP Aknet have launched a joint converegent tariff plan called Aknet Dostuk+. The tariff combines fixed broadband, the TV service ITV, mobile services, and other popular digital services into a single package. This new offer allows users to access all essential services with a single monthly payment. The basic package includes two Mega SIMs featuring unlimited mobile data, unlimited on-net calls, and 100 minutes for calls to other local networks. Aknet provides fixed

SWITZERLAND 14:46

Sunrise to cut 450 full-time jobs in latest business restructuring

Swiss operator Sunrise announced it expects to cut around 450 full-time jobs as it works on changes in its business model. The company said it intends to comprehensively realign its business model to emerging opportunities on the market and technology developments, with the goal of ultimately strengthening its position on the market. The multi-year programme under review will lead to cost reductions in the medium term, including a reduced workforce.

UNITED STATES 14:44

AT&T extends stadium technology partnership with Cowboys

AT&T has announced an expansion of its technology partnership with the Dallas Cowboys. The AT&T network will continue powering the technology, infrastructure and in-stadium experiences at the AT&T Stadium. The extension of the partnership comes as the partners launch new stadium technology for the 2026 season, powered by the AT&T fibre network. The AT&T Stadium has over 261 miles of fibre and around 1,000 antennas installed across the facility. This powers stadium operations and mobile ticketing, as well as

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:39

Yadro expands BTS lineup with support for 4x4 MIMO

Russian company Yadro, part of ICS Holding, a developer and manufacturer of domestic carrier-grade telecom equipment, has developed a new radio module for the Yadro BTS8100 base station. The new solution supports two frequency bands simultaneously - 2,100 MHz and 2,600 MHz - and is the first radio module in the Yadro lineup to feature four antenna ports and support for 4×4 MIMO technology. The equipment supports operation in both LTE and 5G networks. Mass production of the radio module is scheduled to begin

LITHUANIA 14:38

Bite Group establishes new digital transformation division, appoints head

Bite Group has established a new digitalisation division. Gytis Breikstas, the head of digital development, has been appointed to lead the division with a broad mandate to drive change. This unit will consolidate the group's efforts to create a superior digital experience for customers and employees, serving as the central hub responsible for all digitisation initiatives and their outcomes across the business group.

GLOBAL 14:14

Googlebook laptops to launch in early October starting at USD 899

Google has announced the launch date of 04 October for its first Googlebooks, its own range of premium laptops running the Android OS. These offer minimum specifications including 16 GB of RAM, up to 14 hours of video playback and NPUs at over 45 TOPs to support efficient local processing of the latest AI services on-device. The first five models are made by Dell, Asus, Lenovo, Acer and HP and come with a choice of Intel Core Ultra Series 3 or Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processors, with prices starting at

UNITED KINGDOM 14:12

Westcon-Comstor opens new 6,000 sq ft office in central London

Westcon-Comstor, global technology distributor, has opened a new office in central London to act as a regional hub for its European operations. The new 6,000+ sq ft facility at St Martin's Le Grand (near St Paul's Cathedral) is an eco-friendly workspace designed to support the needs of a hybrid workforce. It has a 22-seat boardroom, meeting and training facilities, hot-desking areas, and collaborative breakout spaces. 

GLOBAL 14:00

T-Mobile, Jio claim world-first 5G SA roaming link

T-Mobile US and India's Reliance Jio have completed what they describe as the world's first 5G Standalone (SA) roaming connection, enabled through interoperability with global roaming specialist Syniverse. The partners said the link allows T-Mobile subscribers to retain the same benefits of their 5G SA plans while abroad, with faster speeds, lower latency and more stable connections than previous roaming arrangements. No further technical or commercial details were disclosed about the service or its initial

UNITED STATES 13:52

Optimum expands 8 Gbps availability across Missouri

Optimum Communications has announced plans to launch 8 Gbps broadband speeds for households and businesses in the cities of Carterville and Webb City in Missouri. The fibre broadband plans will offer symmetrical download/upload speeds, with the 8 Gbps speeds available from October. Overall, Optimum aims to make multi-gigabit speeds available across 65 percent of its operating areas by 2028. 

NETHERLANDS 13:46

Surf picks Eurofiber to host national AI factory in Groningen

The research network Surf in the Netherlands has awarded a contract for data centre services to house its high-performance computing (HPC) resources to Eurofiber Cloud Infra. The national AI factory will be at the existing Eurofiber data centre in Groningen, which is expected to open in 2027. The supercomputer should be fully operational then in early 2028, providing the first large-scale AI infrastructure for researchers, pubic authorities and businesses within the country. 

UNITED STATES 13:30

American Tower appoints new board member; confirms quarterly dividend

American Tower has announced the election of Kristen M Ludgate to the board of directors. She was most recently Chief People Officer at HP, and has extensive experience in risk management, governance, talent strategy and enterprise transformation. The board also announced a quarterly cash distribution of USD 1.79 per share on American Tower's common shares. This is payable on 20 October to shareholders of record as of 30 September.

EUROPE 13:25

EU approves data centre energy labelling scheme

The European Commission has approved a new scheme to rate data centres on their energy efficiency. Similar to the energy labels used on many other products in the region, the system is expected to help increase transparency on the use of energy and water by the growing number of data centres, making it easier for planners as well as the public to understand how they fit into the demand for resources. The regulation is subject to a two-month comment period for the European Parliament and Council, and if no o

UNITED STATES 13:22

Element launches new TiVo-powered smart TVs in US

Xperi subsidiary TiVo Platform Technologies and consumer electronics group Element have announced the launch of new Element smart TVs powered by TiVo in the US. The Element smart TVs are available in 50-in and 65-in models with 4K UHD, and available from major online retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy. They are also exclusively available in retail stores of BrandsMart. Geir Skaaden, Chief Products and Services Officer at Xperi, said the partnership with Element expands access to the TiVo

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