Comcast Xfinity runs Jurassic Park-themed ad campaign during Super Bowl
UNITED STATES 13:39

Comcast Xfinity runs Jurassic Park-themed ad campaign during Super Bowl

Comcast has announced an advertising campaign by Xfinity brand at the 2026 'Super Bowl' men's American football match, which takes place on 08 February. The campaign is part of the 'Xfinity Imagine That' platform and presents Universal Pictures' 1993 film 'Jurassic Park' as if it might have been if Xfinity's Wi-Fi, mobile and smart home connectivity had been available then. Millions of viewers are expected to watch the game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots on NBC and Peacock.

O2 Czech Republic refreshes Neo+ tariff line
CZECH REPUBLIC 13:33

O2 Czech Republic refreshes Neo+ tariff line

O2 Czech Republic has refreshed its tariff line Neo+, increasing the data bundles and speeds. Customers are also offered coupons for up to CZK 7,000 off new devices. Under the Neo+ Blue and Neo+ Bronze tariffs, the operator is increasing the data volume by 2 GB, so customers will now receive 6 GB and 14 GB of data respectively. Under the Neo+ Silver tariff, the speed increases from 10 Mbps to 15 Mbps, and Neo+Gold rises from 20 Mbps to 40 Mbps.

Vodacom Tanzania revenue rises 20% in Q3
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 13:30

Vodacom Tanzania revenue rises 20% in Q3

Vodacom Tanzania said its revenue increased by 19.8 percent year-on-year to TZS 484.0 billion in the fiscal third quarter ended December 2025. Net profit fell 33.4 percent to TZS 35.5 billion, weighed down by extra costs for a major network upgrade project and forex losses, while EBITDA rose 24.7 percent to TZS 185.0 billion, and the EBITDA margin reached 38.2 percent, up from 36.7 percent. Capital expenditure jumped 178.8 percent to TZS 79.7 billion.

Azerbaijan and Chad agree cooperation on space technologies
AZERBAIJAN 13:25

Azerbaijan and Chad agree cooperation on space technologies

The Space Agency of Azerbaijan (Azercosmos) and Chad's Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the fields of digital transformation, innovation hubs, and the export of digital products. The cooperation covers several strategic areas, including radio spectrum management, the development and operation of geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, satellite operations, and ground infrastructure. It also includes th

Zyxel debuts new Layer 3 access switches with enterprise-class features including PoE
GLOBAL 13:22

Zyxel debuts new Layer 3 access switches with enterprise-class features including PoE

Zyxel Networks announced the launch of its XMG2230 series access switches with Layer 2 and 3 networking capabilities. Two port configurations are available, with the 28-port model providing 2.5G interfaces, while the 52-port model provides a mix of 1G and 2.5G interfaces. Bothversions boast four 10G SFP+ uplink ports configured to combine backbone traffic for link aggregation purposes and lag-free video conferencing.

Spain to ban social media use for under-16s and criminalise 'algorithmic manipulation' - PM
SPAIN 13:15

Spain to ban social media use for under-16s and criminalise 'algorithmic manipulation' - PM

Spain intends to ban children under 16 from using social media platforms, the country's prime minister Pedro Sánchez announced at an event in Dubai, joining a growing number of countries tightening online age restrictions. "Social media has become a failed state, where laws are ignored and crimes are tolerated," said Sánchez in comments reported by El País. He added that the government aimed to transform social media into a "healthy and democratic space, as it always should have been."

Ooredoo Group signs framework deal for Polystar analytics
MIDDLE EAST 13:12

Ooredoo Group signs framework deal for Polystar analytics

Ooredoo Group has signed a new framework agreement to deploy Polystar's mobile and fixed broadband analytics across several of its networks. The offering includes OSIX Monitoring, Kalix Analytics and Kalix DataOps processing capabilities. The project will replace multiple products from different vendors, bringing advanced analytics capabilities together into a single, unified platform. This will deliver tailored insights, including AI-powered analysis, that meet the specific needs of different user teams ac

SpaceX and xAI merge to create single umbrella for GenAI and space-based connectivity pitch
GLOBAL 13:10

SpaceX and xAI merge to create single umbrella for GenAI and space-based connectivity pitch

SpaceX has merged with fellow Elon Musk-founded vehicle xAI, formalising existing ties between the commercial space and satellite internet provider and xAI's social media and GenAI-led offering. The xAI merger was confirmed in a blog post from Musk, in which he restated ambitions to build orbital AI data centres as a potential synergistic draw, bringing about real estate and energy gains to overcome data infrastructure constraints on Earth.

RTBF, RTL obtain court order blocking illegal IPTV services
BELGIUM 13:07

RTBF, RTL obtain court order blocking illegal IPTV services

The main francophone broadcasters in Belgium, RTBF and RTL, have obtained a court order against illegal IPTV services. As a result, ISPs in the country must block access by their customers to the illegal services. The two companies filed the joint suit with the commercial court to protect the copyright of their programming.

European Payments Initiative plans cross-border interoperability hub in H1
EUROPE 13:02

European Payments Initiative plans cross-border interoperability hub in H1

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) said that Vipps MobilePay (Norway and Denmark), Bancomat (Italy), Bizum (Spain) and SIBS (Portugal) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the roll-out of sovereign, pan-European payment services. The signatories are already members of the the EuroPA Alliance. EPI is behind the pan-European wallet Wero, which operates in Benelux, France and Germany. They aim to establish an interoperability hub in the first half of 2026.

RTVE to air Liga F women's football games on FTA
SPAIN 12:42

RTVE to air Liga F women's football games on FTA

Spain's public broadcaster RTVE has secured rights to air games from the country's top-tier women's football league on its DTT channels. Starting 07 February, four games per matchday will be shown on RTVE's Teledeporte channel and on its RTVE Play live and on demand streaming service.

Nkom and Norwegian Competition Authority to look into Telia-Ice RAN joint venture
NORWAY 12:38

Nkom and Norwegian Competition Authority to look into Telia-Ice RAN joint venture

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom said it has asked Telia and Ice for more information about their plans to combine their Radio Access Networks in a joint venture. Director John-Eivend Velure said facilitating three competing networks has been central to its regulatory work and it will be taking a look at the two operators' frequency permits. The Competition Authority (Konkurransetilsynet) will have a central role in assessing the venture, Nkom added.

GLOBAL 12:09

Lenovo announces new range of meeting room bundles with Huddly

Lenovo has announced a new range of full room meeting services based on its ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 and run by Oslo-based Huddly's intelligent audio-video devices. They deepen platform integration, enable unified device management through ThinkSmart Manager, and consistent Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Room provision in any size of room. The Lenovo ThinkSmart-Huddly bundles will be sold directly through Lenovo from the second quarter of 2026. The new services will be presented at ISE 2026.

FRANCE 12:07

Bouygues Telecom to offer white-label cyber security services for SMEs

French operator Bouygues Telecom announced the launch by one of its subsidiaries of new cybersecurity services offered on a white‑label basis. The services will initially be distributed through an existing network of resellers, with availability expanding to new partners from the second quarter. To market the new offering, the operator has created the 'Bouygues Telecom Pro Integration' trade name. This brand and its portfolio will be proposed by the teams of Alleo, the ICT integration specialist that Bouygu

QATAR 11:38

Ooredoo adds Western Union transfers to Money app

Ooredoo Fintech announced a strategic partnership with Western Union, integrating its services into the Ooredoo Money app. The cooperation starts in Qatar, with plans to expand across the region. With Western Union, Ooredoo Money customers gain more options for sending and receiving money over the mobile money platform.

NIGER 11:35

Niger's Zamani Telecom selects Hayo for A2P monetisation and SMS firewall

Zamani Telecom, a mobile network operator in Niger, has selected Hayo as its exclusive partner for A2P monetisation and SMS firewall solutions. Hayo will test, identify and prevent fraud across Zamani's traffic to help increase profitability, sustainability and trust within its A2P SMS business. It will also roll out innovative pricing strategies to increase traffic volumes and prioritise high-value OTT segments.  

GLOBAL 11:33

Huawei partners with Kipchoger running team on smartwatch insights

Huawei announced a partnership as the official technology collaborator for the DSM-Firmenich Running Team, home to marathon icon Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya. The collaboration aims to promote running culture worldwide and inspire more people to embrace the sport, while also featuring Huawei's range of smartwatches and wearables with health and fitness insights.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11:30

Du Pay and Deem Finance partner to launch cash loans

Du Pay, the digital financial services arm of UAE telecom operator Du, and Deem Finance announced their partnership to launch Flexi Cash Loan, a new digital cash lending product designed to provide customers with fast, convenient access to short-term credit directly within the Du Pay wallet. Flexi Cash Loan brings together Du Pay's digital wallet ecosystem and customer engagement, Deem Finance's regulated lending capabilities, and Airvantage's credit decisioning technology to deliver the service.

FINLAND 11:29

Digita, Nokia and CoreGo bring out 5G private network service to manage visitors at large events

Digita, Nokia and CoreGo have announced a new 5G private network service to improve visits and operational management at large public events. It helps event organisers to anticipate congestion, coordinate security measures and enhance the occasion for visitors. The service will be piloted at selected large public events during 2026.

GLOBAL 11:28

AudioCodes reports stable Q4 sales but lower profits year-on-year

Enterprise voice provider AudioCodes grew Q4 revenues 1.6 percent year-on-year to USD 62.6 million, amid continued momentum across its dual growth engines, namely its Live managed UCaaS and CX offering and its conversational AI line-up. The company will pay a USD 0.20 cash dividend on 06 March, distributing USD 5.4 million in total to shareholders. Net profits for the quarter were sharply lower, at USD 1.9 million versus USD 6.8 million in Q4 2024. EBITDA for the fourth quarter fell 5.7 percent to USD 4.9

NETHERLANDS 11:26

Odido launches new business FWA service with outdoor modem

Dutch operator Odido is introducing an outdoor modem for its fixed-wireless service for businesses. Named 5G Internet Pro, the service promises improved speeds and capacity thanks to the stronger signal outdoors. It costs EUR 50 per month, including the modem rental. Speeds of 500 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload can be expected, with capacity for up to 20 simultaneous users. 

SPAIN 11:19

Gonzalez appointed Boldyn Spain sales director

Boldyn Networks announced the appointment of Julio Gonzalez as its new sales director for Spain, reporting directly to recently-named Spain and Italy CEO Antonino Ruggiero. Having previously held senior roles at Motorola, Vantiva/Commscope, Arris and Pace, Gonzalez has over two decades of commercial leadership experience across Europe and Latin America.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 11:04

Pellegrineschi named Italtel's LatAm markets chief

Italian telecommunications equipment manufacturer Italtel has announced the appointment of Paolo Pellegrineschi as its Head of LatAm Markets, with responsibility for driving the company's strategic development across the Latin American region. In his new role, Pellegrineschi has been tasked with strengthening collaboration between Italtel's headquarters and its operations in Peru, Colombia and Brazil with a view to accelerating business growth and customer portfolio development, while holding direct respons

NORWAY 11:01

Altibox appoints head of private market division

Lyse's television and ISP arm, Altibox, said it has appointed Julia Knudsen as head of its division for the private market, a position she had held on an acting basis since September 2025. It said her appointment comes at an "exciting" time in the Norwegian broadband market as local and regional networks open up. Altibox said Knudsen has valuable experience in tough and competitive markets, and has an ability to understand customers, the market and technology.

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