Verda raises USD 189 mln in financing led by Emergence Capital
EUROPE 12:14

Verda raises USD 189 mln in financing led by Emergence Capital

Finland-based cloud company Verda said it has raised USD 189 million in new funding to expand its full-stack artificial intelligence cloud. The financing includes an oversubscribed series B round led by Emergence Capital. Participants include MUFG Innovation Partners, Supermicro, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance, Lifeline Ventures, 6 Degrees Capital (6DC), ByFounders and Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment) as well as "angel" investors such as Ola Toerudbakken and Mark Saroufim (Core Automation and GPU Mode).

Vecima acquires CableDiag network maintenance tool
GLOBAL 12:07

Vecima acquires CableDiag network maintenance tool

Vecima Networks said it has completed a deal to acquire the CableDiag Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) tool from cable diagnostics vendor Akleza. While the wider terms were not disclosed, Vecima expects CableDiag to expand its presence in virtualised broadband access and vCMTS software.

Coherent adds QSFP-sized pluggable optical line system module
GLOBAL 12:06

Coherent adds QSFP-sized pluggable optical line system module

Photonics vendor Coherent announced a new entry in its pluggable optical line system (POLS) offering designed for state-of-the-art 800 ZR/ZR+ coherent optics. Available immediately, the product boasts a compact QSFP form factor while delivering full C-band connectivity amplified for power and variable gain. Coherent is marketing 400G and 800G ZR/ZR+ variations with a choice of firmware mappings, either the OIF's CMIS 4.0 system or the SNIA's SFF-8636 specification. Delivering up to 32 DWDM wavelengths in a

Orange France adds tech marketplace to website for refurbished phones, connected devices
FRANCE 12:03

Orange France adds tech marketplace to website for refurbished phones, connected devices

Orange is launching its own e-commerce marketplace in France. The storefront is part of its existing Orange and Sosh websites and apps and features a wide range of consumer tech products. The operator said shoppers can expect a high level of quality from the third-party sellers on the platform, with all coming from Europe and regular checks of their service levels. 

Tampnet signs 5-year framework connectivity deal for BW Offshore FPSO fleet
GLOBAL 12:01

Tampnet signs 5-year framework connectivity deal for BW Offshore FPSO fleet

Tampnet has announced a five-year framework agreement to provide connectivity to BW Offshore's floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) fleet. It is already supplying connectivity to three FPSO vessels. The framework deal concerns resilient, high-capacity connectivity as BW Offshore advances its fleet digitisation and will foster greater use of live data, cloud applications and collaboration between offshore and onshore personnel.

Danish telecoms investment drops 7% in 2025
DENMARK 11:47

Danish telecoms investment drops 7% in 2025

Investment in the Danish telecoms sector was DKK 8.6 billion in in 2025, down by 7 percent or DKK 650 million from 2024, according to the national Digitisation Authority. The figure includes spending on the deployment of broadband, switching and transmission equipment and cable equipment.

Orange ditches MasOrange brand in Spain, reverts to Orange Spain
SPAIN 11:45

Orange ditches MasOrange brand in Spain, reverts to Orange Spain

France's Orange has dropped the MasOrange corporate brand in Spain and reverted to Orange Spain around two and half years after formalising its merger with Masmovil. The decision follows Orange's acquisition in June of the remaining 50 percent stake it did not already own for EUR 4.25 billion, giving it full control of the combined operator.

Telia Towers trials turnkey mast replacement with Eltel in Finland
FINLAND 11:14

Telia Towers trials turnkey mast replacement with Eltel in Finland

Eltel has announced a pilot with Telia Towers for turnkey mast construction in Mantsala, Finland. Under this model, mast construction, customer equipment relocation and the dismantling of the old mast are coordinated as a single item. The aim is to speed up replacements, improve occupational safety and enhance site resource use. The Mantsala pilot erected a new, free-standing lattice mast 66 metres high with a three-metre peak pipe at its top. It replaces the site's previous 60-metre mast.

Unitel reaches over 21 mln subscribers and AOA 274 bln in revenue in H1
ANGOLA 10:49

Unitel reaches over 21 mln subscribers and AOA 274 bln in revenue in H1

Angolan telecom operator Unitel closed the first half of 2026 with a 17 percent year-on-year revenue increase to AOA 274 billion, alongside an EBITDA growth of 15 percent to AOA 91 billion and a net profit of AOA 66.3 billon. The operator expanded its overall subscriber base past 21.2 million and reported a 43 percent surge in data usage, while generating AOA 32.8 billion in free cash flow after capital expenditures.

NTI and Huawei Egypt renew training partnership
EGYPT 10:47

NTI and Huawei Egypt renew training partnership

Egypt's National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) renewed its partnership with Huawei Egypt under the ICT Talent Bank (iTB) programme. The collaboration aims to build a sustainable pipeline of specialized telecom and IT instructors while preparing young Egyptians for the digital job market. The partnership has already trained and certified over 2,000 instructors to date.

M:tel BH rolls out new prepaid monthly plans
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 10:43

M:tel BH rolls out new prepaid monthly plans

Bosnia and Herzegovina mobile operator M:tel has expanded its XYnet lineup of prepaid bundles with two new monthly packages. The XY Plan with 50 GB, 500 minutes and 500 SMS to all domestic networks and Western Balkans roaming costs BAM 35 for 30 days. The XY Plan with 10 GB of data, 300 minutes and 300 SMS for local and regional use is available for BAM 25 for 30 days. Network access fees are already built into the price, and automatic renewals keep users connected month after month without extra effort.

Hungary's telecom sector worth HUF 344 billion in sales in Q2
HUNGARY 10:41

Hungary's telecom sector worth HUF 344 billion in sales in Q2

Hungary's telecommunications sector generated HUF 344 billion in the second quarter of 2026, with mobile voice and internet services accounting for 60 percent of total revenue. According to the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, mobile networks dominated telephony, handling 97 percent of all initiated calls. Average call durations grew year-on-year across both mobile (up 6.5% to 3.6 minutes) and landline (up 4.0% to 5.9 minutes). Meanwhile, TV subscriptions declined 1.9 percent year-on-year to 3.4 millio

GLOBAL 10:41

Cubiq and Coherent present QKD-secured pluggable optics at ECOC 2026

Cubiq Technologies is fielding a proof-of-concept (PoC) demo of quantum key distribution (QKD) at ECOC 2026, in partnership with the photonic tech developer Coherent Corp. The demonstration spotlights the maturity of physical-layer QKD security protocols built to offset quantum cybersecurity threats, while dovetailing with existing AI infrastructure. The connection implements Cubiq's QSFP-28 pluggable for continuous-variable key distribution (QKD) to deliver keys over dense wavelength division multiplexing

SWEDEN 10:39

PTS takes public sector soundings on cloud service requirements

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS says it has been commissioned by the government to support its cloud policy for public administration. This autumn, the watchdog and consultancy Arthur D Little will conduct interviews with municipal and regional administrations as well as other public organisations about their needs and problems concerning cloud services. The PTS plans to publish guidance in autumn about available support for public sector organisations. 

SWEDEN 10:28

Sweden caps 1500 MHz permits at 17

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS is seeking comments by 22 October concerning part one of its proposed general invitation to its auction of frequencies in the 1500 (1,427-1,517) MHz band. The watchdog has decided to limit the number of permits for using transmitters on the band to seventeen. Capping is permitted under Sweden's telecoms law (LEK) if this is necessary to guarantee efficient frequency use.

GLOBAL 10:11

Net Insight names interim CFO

Net Insight has announced its appointment of Christine Kjellvard as interim chief financial officer (CFO) and member of management team from 01 November. She replaces Cecilia Hoejgard Hook, who will remain in an advisory role before leaving Net Insight by the end of 2026 for a position elsewhere. According to her LinkedIn profile, Kjellvard is currently acting CFO for finance and development at Business Sweden.

FRANCE 10:09

Liaigre named Eurofiber France MD

Eurofiber has announced the appointment of Frédérique Liaigre as Managing Director of Eurofiber France, effective 21 September. She succeeds Pierre Cassier, who is leaving the company after a five-year stint at the helm.

GLOBAL 09:43

MediaTek intros Googlebook-targeted Dimensity chip

MediaTek has unwrapped its new 3nm system-on-chip (SoC) tailored to Googlebook computing devices. Dimensity CX C10 Max brings MediaTek's offering to premium Googlebook laptops, with a new product brand, Dimensity Compute Experience, established for this purpose. MediaTek is promising exceptional processing capability and battery savings aligned with Google's product vision, with the first Googlebooks set for release on 04 October.

EUROPE 09:42

EU cyber defences hampered by weak cooperation - study

EU measures to detect and respond to major cyber incidents are still suffering from poor information sharing, overlapping responsibilities and delays in setting up an EU alert system, according to a report from the European Court of Auditors. The "Achilles heel" of the entire system remains weak cooperation among member states, despite the EUR 1.4 billion allocated to cybersecurity under the EU's current 2021-27 budget, said the auditors.

CAMEROON 09:30

Camtel to build 245 new mobile sites to close infrastructure gap with competitors

Cameroonian state-owned telecoms operator Camtel plans to deploy 245 new mobile sites to expand its network by 51.8 percent from 473 to 718 sites, Business In Cameroon reported. It aims to close the subscriber and revenue gap with market leaders Orange and MTN. Camtel said on 17 September that it had a second shipment of equipment for its mobile network expansion (MNE) project delivered to Zamengoe via the Autonomous Port of Kribi, in 35 40-foot containers from China.

BRAZIL 09:18

Vivo contracts with Pomerwasser to install smart meters in Santa Catarina

Telefonica Brasil (Vivo) has secured a ten-year contract with Pomerwasser Ambiental to deploy 12,000 smart water meters in Pomerode, Santa Catarina. The automated system will remotely send consumption data to a centralised platform, reducing manual readings while helping identify leaks, battery statuses, and potential tampering.

ZAMBIA 09:08

Altron supports development of Zambian National Public Key Infrastructure

The Zambian government has launched its National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI) in Lusaka, operating under the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) as the National Root Certification Authority. Its development was supported by Altron Security, a division of the JSE-listed Altron Group. The NPKI will provide the technical foundation for secure digital signatures, paperless public sector workflows and protected online commercial transactions.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:06

Apple opens new music venue in Battersea Power Station

Apple has opened a new music venue in London's Battersea Power Station to connect fans and artists through intimate performance. The 600-capacity Apple Music Hall includes a 38-foot-wide stage than can be configured for front-facing seats or in-the-round experiences. The facility also has a 48-speaker spatial sound system installed all around the audience. 

GLOBAL 09:01

Streamwide H1 profits lower on costs of US expansion

Streamwide, a specialist in mission-critical communications software, announced a net profit of EUR 0.8 million for the first half of 2026, down from EUR 2.1 million a year earlier amid extra costs for expanding its business in the US with the AT&T-run FirstNet network. EBITDA dropped slightly to EUR 6.3 million, but the margin remained at a healthy 49 percent, after a 12 percent increase in revenues to EUR 12.8 million. 

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