4iG to seek Nasdaq listing in 2027
HUNGARY 12:20

4iG to seek Nasdaq listing in 2027

4iG Group's board of directors has formally approved plans to seek a listing on the Nasdaq, targeting the fourth quarter of 2027. If successful, the move would make 4iG the first Hungarian firm to trade on the world's largest equity exchange by total market capitalisation. The listing aligns with 4iG's strategy to fund capital-intensive growth across key sectors, including telecommunications, digital infrastructure, space, defence, and energy.

Intersec completes new debt financing
GLOBAL 12:18

Intersec completes new debt financing

Intersec announced new debt financing from private assets manager Entrepreneur Invest, which has been backing the French company with bond debt since 2024. In August the companies completed a new EUR 7.7 million transaction to support Intersec's growth in its home market France and elsewhere in the world. 

Deutsche GigaNetz partners Ocilion for new TV platform
GERMANY 12:08

Deutsche GigaNetz partners Ocilion for new TV platform

Deutsche GigaNetz announced it's working with Ocilion to introduce the new UI6 user interface and P610 set-top box for its MyTV IPTV service. The set-top box integrates traditional TV, including time-shift functions, with streaming services on a single platform, while the user interface can be extended to GigaNetz own apps.

Samsung unveils Galaxy A18 budget phone
FRANCE 12:06

Samsung unveils Galaxy A18 budget phone

Samsung France has announced the launch of the Galaxy A18, an entry-level 4G smartphone aimed at budget-conscious buyers. The device pairs 128GB of storage with 4GB of RAM and features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with an up to 90Hz refresh rate.

Apple launches Siri AI into beta with host of generative and agentic features
GLOBAL 11:14

Apple launches Siri AI into beta with host of generative and agentic features

Apple has commenced the beta rollout of its genAI-enabled Siri assistant as part of the iOS 27 update coming to iPhones. The English language version of Siri AI is available in beta from 14 September, and will be joined in October by official language support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. The iOS 27 is pre-loaded on Apple's latest generation iPhones, and the update including new functions for Apple Intelligence is also coming to iPhone 16 models or later, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15

Nexat, Colt, Telesat to test automatic satellite backup for submarine cables
BELGIUM 11:05

Nexat, Colt, Telesat to test automatic satellite backup for submarine cables

Belgian company Nexat announced it has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead CableShield, a EUR 1.5 million project to automate satellite backup for submarine fibre networks. Nexat is the prime contractor, working with satellite operator Telesat and Colt Technology Services Belgium to design, build and field-demonstrate a system that detects submarine cable interruptions and switches affected traffic to satellite connectivity without manual intervention. 

Telenor charged in Norwegian investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in Myanmar
MYANMAR 10:23

Telenor charged in Norwegian investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in Myanmar

Norwegian police have opened a formal investigation into the potential role of Telenor in crimes against humanity committed in Myanmar in 2021-22. Telenor confirmed it had been charged on two counts and was cooperating fully with the investigation. 

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max to feature 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chip
GLOBAL 10:20

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max to feature 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chip

Oppo has confirmed that its forthcoming flagship, the Find X10 Pro Max, will be among the first smartphones to ship with MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro SoC. Fabricated on TSMC's 2nm N2P process, the chipset is designed to deliver substantial gains in energy efficiency and processing headroom, particularly for on-device AI tasks that are becoming more common in premium handsets.

Zain extends sponsorship of Team Kuwait
KUWAIT 09:47

Zain extends sponsorship of Team Kuwait

Zain Kuwait renewed its longstanding partnership with the Kuwait Olympic Committee as the official partner of Team Kuwait across three major upcoming international sporting events: the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) in Japan, the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games (Dakar 2026) in Senegal, and the sixth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (Riyadh 2025) in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration reinforces Zain's ongoing commitment to empowering local talent and supporting Kuwaiti athletes on the regional and g

Bouygues Telecom and Ruwido unveil fully recycled remote
FRANCE 09:46

Bouygues Telecom and Ruwido unveil fully recycled remote

Bouygues Telecom and Ruwido have taken advantage of their appearance at IBC 2026 to launch a new sustainability-focused remote control for the French operator's b.tv decoder. The remote's housing is manufactured in Austria using 100 percent recycled plastic sourced exclusively from Bouygues Telecom's own returned units, with no virgin plastic added.

Senegal Space Agency and LeoBlue sign MoU for satellite early warning systems
SENEGAL 09:46

Senegal Space Agency and LeoBlue sign MoU for satellite early warning systems

The Senegalese Agency for Space Studies (ASES) and French technology firm LeoBlue have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop satellite- and stratospheric balloon-based early warning systems. The technology is expected to deliver real-time emergency alerts directly to smartphones and connected devices without relying on terrestrial network infrastructure.

Ericsson to supply standalone 5G upgrades to Kansas operator Nex-Tech Wireless
UNITED STATES 09:45

Ericsson to supply standalone 5G upgrades to Kansas operator Nex-Tech Wireless

Ericsson signed a four-year deal with Kansas carrier Nex-Tech Wireless to upgrade roughly 85 percent of its cellular network to support 5G standalone services. The deal sees Nex-Tech Wireless expand an existing deployment of Ericsson's cloud-native 5G-SA Core while enhancing hosting capacity for third-party mobile operators. In addition, Nex-Tech Wireless will procure latest generation RAN capabilities from Ericsson's Radio System line-up, including the AI-capable RAN Processor 6655 and up-to-date software

FRANCE 09:41

SFR introduces app-based TV service in new 'eco-friendly' broadband pack

French operator SFR has introduced its first IPTV offer without a set-top box, delivering the video service instead over an app. It's marketed as a more environment-friendly option, with also a refurbished router for the broadband connection. The triple-play packaged named 'SFR Fibre Sobriete' costs EUR 27.99 per month for a 12-month contract. 

GLOBAL 09:35

ZTE delivering AI-powered interactive experiences across office, education, healthcare and home scenarios

ZTE Corporation showcased its full-scenario AI Interactive Flat Panel solution at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Centered on the theme "Create the Moment" , this year's IBC aims to inspire the industry to create every moment that defines the future. With "Beyond Video—AI in Frames, Triple Growth Engines" as its core exhibition theme, ZTE announces its strategic shift from "video transmission" to "AI-empowered frame-level experiences" .

NETHERLANDS 09:30

Delta leads nPerf rankings for 4th year in a row

Delta was named for the fourth consecutive year the fastest internet provider in the Netherlands in nPerf's annual benchmark. With a total score of 155,325 points, Delta had the top results for download speed, upload speed, latency and streaming quality. 

EUROPE 09:27

SES and Elveo Mobile to build D2D satellites in Europe

SES and Elveo Mobile announced plans to set up direct-to-device (D2D) satellite production capabilities and a supply chain in Europe using Elveo's patented satellite, payload and software technologies. The collaboration follows Elveo's creation through the merger of Lynk Global and Omnispace last month.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 09:13

SKT to support post-quantum transition at Korean social security agency

SK Telecom and the Korea Social Security Information Service signed a memorandum of understanding to work on digital innovation at the welfare agency. Through this agreement, SK Broadband and SK Telecom will support the digital transformation of the Korean social security system with AI technology, quantum security, and cloud services, to support safer and more convenient services for Koreans. The three organizations will form a joint management council and discuss cooperative tasks to advance welfare servi

GLOBAL 09:06

Lightera agrees licence with Senko to produce next-gen SN-MT multi-fibre connectors

Lightera, the fibre cabling and connectivity vendor, said it is expanding its production of very small form factor (VSFF) fibre-optic connectors through a licensing pact with Senko Advanced Components. The deal permits the manufacture and supply of products from Senko's SN-MT optical connector ecosystem, serving operators of AI and cloud data infrastructure. The deal was signed with Lightera's Japanese subsidiary, but has a worldwide remit.

CAMEROON 09:05

MTN Cameroon and ITGStore secure contract for Wi-Fi networks across six airports

MTN Cameroon and ITGStore have secured a XOF 1.38 billion contract to deploy WLAN and SD-WAN infrastructure across six airports. Funded via the World Bank-backed Project for the Acceleration of Digital Transformation of Cameroon (PATNUC), the project aims to accelerate national digital connectivity, with the final contract award formally published by the Public Procurement Regulatory Agency.

EUROPE 09:03

Telxius rolls out Nokia 800G coherent pluggables across global terrestrial network

Telefonica-owned wholesale fibre operator Telxius announced an agreement with Nokia to roll out 800G coherent pluggable optics across its terrestrial transport networks in Europe, the US and Latin America. The partners said the move is in response to rising customer demand for scalable, high-capacity connectivity along major international routes, as cloud services, AI workloads and data centre interconnection drive rapid traffic growth.

UNITED STATES 09:03

Nvidia, Intel, Cisco join Verizon 6G Innovation alliance as ISAC trial yields promising feedback

A 6G research and development alliance led by Verizon is announcing a host of sign-ups. Verizon said it had registered nine additional leaders from around the tech industry, namely Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cisco, Intel, Keysight Technologies, MediaTek, Nvidia, Palo Alto Networks, Rohde & Schwarz, and Viavi Solutions. Dubbed Verizon 6G Innovation Forum, the initiative launched in September 2025 with founding members also including Ericsson, Samsung, Nokia, Meta and Qualcomm, and a remit to advance foundati

NETHERLANDS 08:59

AI inferencing chip startup Euclyd raises EUR 200 mln from Samsung, other investors

Dutch startup Euclyd has raised EUR 200 million to develop its chips for more efficient AI inferencing. Samsung, Dutch investor Somerset Capital Partners, Imec.xpand and the regional development company BOM are among the new investors. Former ASML CEO Peter Wennink also is joining the Euclyd board as chairman.

SRI LANKA 08:57

Dialog Axiata provides transit, logistics support for Sri Lanka's 2026 Nallur Festival

Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata provided transport and logistics support during the annual Nallur Festival held in Northern Sri Lanka from 7 to 9 September. Over the 3-day religious event, the operator ran complimentary double-decker shuttle bus services across three designated routes, linking the Nallur Kovil site with local transit hubs in Manipay, Chavakachcheri, and Chunnakam. Additionally, Dialog Axiata distributed prayer literature at the primary access points of the venue to assist attending pilgri

NETHERLANDS 08:51

Q*Bird changes name to Falqon Systems

Dutch startup Q*Bird is changing its name to Falqon Systems, to reflect its main technology for developing quantum secure networks. Its ownership, management, customer relations and technology roadmap are otherwise unchanged, with the focus on developing Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution (MDI-QKD). The new name will roll out in the coming weeks across its communications. 

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