STL secures US plenum certification for pre-terminated IBR fibre cables
UNITED STATES 11:03

STL secures US plenum certification for pre-terminated IBR fibre cables

Sterlite Technologies (STL) said it was awarded a US certification on pre-terminated assemblies from its Intermittently Bonded Ribbon (IBR) cabling portfolio, with fibre counts ranging from 48 to 576. The Optical Fiber Nonconductive Plenum designation is awarded by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to interior fibre cables suitable for plenum applications as their casing is made using a specialised fire-resistant material, and is also designed to prevent electromagnetic interference with other

Oman sees surge in satellite internet connections, mobile base up 1% in year to July
OMAN 11:02

Oman sees surge in satellite internet connections, mobile base up 1% in year to July

Oman's mobile subscriptions reached 8.44 million at the end of July, marking a 1 percent year-on-year increase according to figures from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). Growth was driven by active postpaid subscriptions, which rose 6.8 percent to 1.33 million, while active prepaid lines fell 2.6 percent to 5.39 million, and IoT subscriptions expanded 9.3 percent to hit 1.72 million. In the fixed broadband segment, home and business fibre-optic connections grew 6.4 percent to 366,6

Algar rolls out music streaming service, new tower model
BRAZIL 11:00

Algar rolls out music streaming service, new tower model

Brazilian telecommunications provider Algar has launched Algar Musica, an ad-free audio streaming platform available to both existing subscribers and non-customers. Opening for eligible user activation on 14 September with a three-month free trial, the platform is offered as a standalone subscription or bundled with 55 GB mobile (BRL 59.90/month) and 600 Mbps fibre broadband (BRL 119.80/month) plans.

Syniverse adds US distribution deal tailored to public sector IPX deployments
UNITED STATES 10:49

Syniverse adds US distribution deal tailored to public sector IPX deployments

Syniverse has clinched a distribution deal with Carahsoft Technology to generate US sales of its IPX platform to government and public sector clients. Virginia-headquartered Carahsoft will serve as Syniverse's appointed public sector distributor, with a remit to deliver its IPX Network and other connectivity solutions through resellers and its government procurement tenders, including contracts under the fifth tranche of Nasa's Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement tender, the second tranche of the US A

Camtel mulls infrastructure sharing with Socadel for cost-effective network expansion
CAMEROON 10:33

Camtel mulls infrastructure sharing with Socadel for cost-effective network expansion

Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) said it's exploring an infrastructure-sharing partnership with national power utility Socadel to cut network deployment costs and expand service coverage. Following a meeting held in Douala, Camtel CEO Judith Yah Sunday and Socadel CEO Oumarou Hamandjoda committed to technical collaboration designed to optimize resource efficiency and improve service delivery.

RingCentral debuts ChatGPT plug-in and MCP connectors for enhanced LLM prompts
GLOBAL 10:32

RingCentral debuts ChatGPT plug-in and MCP connectors for enhanced LLM prompts

RingCentral, the unified communications vendor, has launched a plug-in enabling large language model access to its voice, SMS, and chat data streams. The ChatGPT plug-in enables Model Context Protocol (MCP)-driven links into Claude AI services, enhancing prompts by RingCentral clients to retrieve context around customer intent, wish lists, and purchase behaviours. Trust in AI activity is supported through a range of governance and identity-aware access controls.

Pay-TV growth in Portugal slows down in Q2
PORTUGAL 10:27

Pay-TV growth in Portugal slows down in Q2

Portugal ended the second quarter of 2026 with 4.7 million pay-TV subscribers, registering a 0.3 percent year-on-year increase, while quarter-on-quarter numbers fell 0.2 percent. Data published by the National Communications Authority (Anacom) reveal that fibre-optic technology accounted for 71.9 percent of all connections, for a total of 3.4 million (+5.5% year-on-year). Cable TV followed with 21.8 percent of connections, ahead of satellite (5.5%) and ADSL (0.8%).

MTC invests NAD 3 mln to upgrade infrastructure across 3 schools
NAMIBIA 10:26

MTC invests NAD 3 mln to upgrade infrastructure across 3 schools

Namibian operator MTC, through its flagship Rural Schools Project, officially handed over NAD 3.2 million worth of newly constructed classroom blocks and renovated facilities to three rural schools in the Erongo region. The handover event marks the completion of infrastructure developments designed to improve learning environments in marginalized communities. MTC's chief brand, marketing, communications, and sustainability officer, Tim Ekandjo said that MTC's partnership with the MVA Fund has delivered 61 c

Brazil's Globo restructures operations and leadership
BRAZIL 10:25

Brazil's Globo restructures operations and leadership

Brazilian broadcasting group Globo has unveiled a new corporate structure to accelerate digital expansion, deepen tech and AI integration, and centre operations around the Brazilian consumer. The reorganization introduces an integrated Consumer and Marketing division, merges TV Globo with Globo Studios, consolidates Distribution and Rights under Fernando Ramos, and transfers corporate governance, legal, and compliance functions to the holding company. The operational shift is accompanied by major executive

Russian telecom industry groups call on govt to reduce proposed licence costs
LATVIA 10:23

Russian telecom industry groups call on govt to reduce proposed licence costs

Seven Russian telecommunications industry groups have applied to the Russian president Vladimir Putin asking the government to soften the proposed reform of licensing in the industry, reports Comnews.ru. Earlier, some industry groups had sent a letter to the Ministry of Digital Development. The letter to the president was signed by Rosteleset, the Association of Small Telecommunication Operators of Regions (AMOR), the Association of Telecommunication Operators (ASTO), the Association of Communications Compa

Ooredoo integrates digital wallet in 'Got To Go Maldives' app
MALDIVES 10:18

Ooredoo integrates digital wallet in 'Got To Go Maldives' app

Maldives' Ooredoo Fintech has integrated its mFaisaa digital wallet into the Got To Go Maldives mobile app, enabling travelers to pay directly for local bookings and experiences. Got To Go Maldives is a travel platform that aggregates island accommodation, local transfers, and recreational activities across the country. The integration allows users to plan and pay for their travel services all in the same place.

Apple unveils Brazilian pricing for new iPhones
BRAZIL 10:17

Apple unveils Brazilian pricing for new iPhones

Apple announced that its new foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, will launch in Brazil simultaneously with the US on 23 October, with prices ranging from BRL 21,999 (256 GB) up to BRL 30,999 for the 2 TB model. Alongside the foldable, the iPhone 18 lineup hits Brazilian shelves on 18 September. Entry-level pricing remains stable compared to last year's iPhone 17 release, with the iPhone 18 Pro starting at BRL 11,999 and the Pro Max starting at BRL 12,999 for 256 GB models, while higher-tier storage capacit

CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 10:16

A1 Hrvatska updates FMC packages with 'One for All' refresh

Croatia's A1 Hrvatska has unveiled a restructured service portfolio for residential users under the slogan 'One for all'. The mobile line-up adds international roaming data beyond Europe, an EUR 8 monthly discount for young people aged 18–26 on select tariffs, and Mozaik Plus digital add-ons for security and streaming. The fixed-line portfolio simplifies upgrades to optical connections, while the revamped TV service features Mini and Maxi Xplore TV packages and 'Pick&Play', letting users swap monthly betwee

KAZAKHSTAN 10:10

Kcell redirects 30,000 suspicious calls since May for anti-fraud interception

Kazakhstan operator Kcell said that since May, more than 30,000 calls with signs of fraud have been redirected to a specialized anti-fraud call centre. Staff there try to keep the fraudster on the line as long as possible. While the attacker is engaged in such a conversation, he cannot call real subscribers and involve them in a fraudulent scheme.

ARGENTINA 10:10

Argentina clears Metrotel as buyer of Movistar assets

Argentina's competition authority ANC has approved Metrotel as the buyer of Movistar activities that Telecom Argentina was required to sell to gain regulatory compliance with the acquisition. The assets include 6 million mobile phone users, the majority located in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, and around 200,000 fixed internet customers, allowing Metrotel to enter Argentina's residential market.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 10:09

E& UAE and Ankabut partner to power advanced research with AI-ready connectivity

E& UAE and Ankabut, the UAE's national research and education network, have renewed their strategic partnership to modernize the nation's academic digital infrastructure. The next phase expands network capacity to support ultra-high-performance computing, advanced AI workloads, cloud connectivity, and seamless integration with global research networks. By building a secure, high-resilience digital foundation, the initiative addresses the rapidly scaling data demands of universities and research institutions

POLAND 09:56

Orange Poland launches course on online hate and disinformation for seniors

Orange Poland has launched a new free online course titled "Safe and Resilient Online: Hate and Disinformation". The course is available on the ABCSenior platform. Experts from Orange Poland will explain what online hate is, how to defend against it, and how to respond. They also offer tips on recognising AI-generated content and verifying sources. The course also provides a forum for discussing the major online threats that concern participants. No specialised computer knowledge or advanced digital skills

BRAZIL 09:55

Accedo overhauls RecordPlus OTT platform

Global video streaming specialist Accedo announced it has completed an end-to-end modernisation of RecordPlus, the OTT platform owned by major Brazilian broadcaster Record. Rebranded from PlayPlus in 2025, the updated service features an upgraded cloud-based architecture covering both front- and back-end systems to boost scalability, security, and performance across web, mobile, connected TVs, and streaming devices. Accedo orchestrated the integration of third-party tech partners and will manage ongoing pla

EUROPE 09:39

Ekinops teams with PacketFront to leverage BECS orchestrator in physical IP deployments

Ekinops said it is partnering with Swedish vendor PacketFront Software to help service providers modernise IP network infrastructure. The collaboration aims to provide a competitive, European alternative to incumbent IP networking stacks. Ekinops will contribute equipment for physical access systems on the network edge, such as its universal customer premises equipment (uCPE) and enterprise-grade routers, while PacketFront's BECS orchestrator and OSS platform delivers orchestration, automation and service m

GLOBAL 09:39

Bending Spoons to buy Miro for USD 1.355 bln

Italian technology company Bending Spoons has agreed to buy visual collaboration platform Miro for an enterprise value of USD 1.355 billion, its second major transaction since listing on the Nasdaq in July. Including Miro's net cash, the deal implies an equity value of around USD 1.79 billion, with some Miro shareholders committing to reinvest USD 295 million of their proceeds into newly-issued Bending Spoons shares.

PORTUGAL 09:38

Portugal starts public consultation on telecom network resilience rules

Portugal's National Communications Authority (Anacom) has formally initiated the regulatory procedure to establish the Cybersecurity Sector Regulation for increased resilience in telecom networks. Acting under Decree-Law No. 125/2025, which transposed the EU's NIS2 Directive, and alongside recent National Cybersecurity Centre (CNCS) frameworks, the Portuguese telecom regulator is leveraging its authority as the sectoral cybersecurity body to mandate specific resilience standards. Driven by recent extreme na

BRAZIL 09:35

Zaaz secures BRL 157 million in funding for fibre expansion in Brazil

Brazilian broadband provider Zaaz Telecom (a Waiken ILW holding company) has secured BRL 157 million in total credit from Brazil public bank BNDES to expand fibre-optic infrastructure across Sao Paulo, Minas Gerais and Parana. The financing includes BRL 131 million from the Fund for the Universalisation of Telecommunications Services (Fust) to build 1,700 km of high-capacity transport network across 45 municipalities, bringing broadband access to 189 locations and reaching nearly 50,000 households. An addit

FRANCE 09:34

Kineis names Thomas Hiriart as general manager

French IoT constellation operator Kineis announced the appointment of Thomas Hiriart as general manager. With a proven experience in the space sector and strategic consulting, Hiriart joins the company from Ion-X, a satellite propulsion specialist where he spent over four years as CEO. The announcement coincides with the publication of a trading update confirming progress in Kineis' financial and commercial performance.

NETHERLANDS 09:30

Dutch govt consults again on numbering policy changes to combat spoofing, fraud

The Dutch government has opened a consultation on tightening rules for allocating and managing phone numbers. The proposed changes to the Telecoms Act are expected to help combat number spoofing, phishing and bank help desk fraud, which have grown in occurrence in recent years. Interested market parties have until 25 September to comment on the proposals.

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