Ziggo completes upgrade to Docsis 4.0
NETHERLANDS 13:00

Ziggo completes upgrade to Docsis 4.0

Dutch cable operator VodafoneZiggo announced it has completed the roll-out of Docsis 4.0 on its network, claiming a first in Europe. Its CTO Thomas Helbo will be presenting the upgrade with the company's vendors at the SCTE TechExpo in Atlanta. The upgrade means the around 7 million homes and businesses on the coax network can receive speeds up to 8 Gbps in future.

Spanish mobile users port over 491K lines in July
SPAIN 12:41

Spanish mobile users port over 491K lines in July

A total of 491,629 mobile numbers were ported in Spain in July 2026, up 1.4 percent year on year, according to the latest mobile sector data from the CNMC that complements the regulator's fixed segment update. The month saw the total number of active mobile (voice, internet) lines increase by almost 1 million year on year to 63.61 million, with M2M lines more than doubling to 57.67 million.

Elisa Industriq to combine manufacturing and critical infrastructure operating models
FINLAND 12:35

Elisa Industriq to combine manufacturing and critical infrastructure operating models

Elisa said it will overhaul its international software business Elisa Industriq's operating model to fit its strategy of faster profitable growth. This will affect every country where Elisa Industriq operates and the company will address relevant personnel impact in accordance with local practices during 2026. The overhaul includes efficiency measures as a single operating model is formed from two business areas, namely manufacturing and critical infrastructure. The changes should allow scalable. profitable

Spanish fixed broadband lines top 20 mln, over 90% on FTTH
SPAIN 12:05

Spanish fixed broadband lines top 20 mln, over 90% on FTTH

The total number of fixed broadband lines in Spain passed the milestone of 20.0 million for the first time in July 2026, up from 19.2 million a year earlier and equivalent to 40.3 lines per 100 inhabitants. Fibre to the home (FTTH) connections drove the growth, rising over 1 million year on year and around 64,800 sequentially to reach 18.3 million, over 91 percent of the fixed broadband total.

Teleste debuts Luminato 4x4 module for distributing OTT in cable, IPTV systems
NORTH AMERICA 12:04

Teleste debuts Luminato 4x4 module for distributing OTT in cable, IPTV systems

Teleste is launching a receiver module for its Luminato 4x4 digital headend product, enabling distribution of OTT streaming services via cable TV or IPTV infrastructure. Available from Q4, the receiver supports live adaptive bitrate (ABR) streams powered by the MPEG-DASH protocol, including DRM content protected by the Widevine platform. Teleste's product allows operators to bring live OTT streams to traditional TV channel line-ups, expanding options for existing customers and adding new locations to TV del

Guinean ARPT introduces measures to improve telecom services
GUINEA 12:03

Guinean ARPT introduces measures to improve telecom services

Guinean authorities have introduced new measures to improve telecom and internet service quality nationwide following persistent consumer dissatisfaction, Ecofin reported, citing the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ARPT). This follows a meeting with internet service providers (ISPs), which is the first in an ongoing series of industry consultations aimed at raising service standards.

Veon, Banglalink convene global investors in NY to advance Invest in Bangladesh Now initiative
BANGLADESH 12:00

Veon, Banglalink convene global investors in NY to advance Invest in Bangladesh Now initiative

Veon and its Bangladeshi subsidiary Banglalink hosted the inaugural investor symposium for the 'Invest in Bangladesh Now!' initiative in New York City. Held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week, the closed-door roundtable targeted mobilizing USD 1 billion in total foreign direct investment into Bangladesh's digital economy.

Meeza awards QAR 500 mln turnkey data centre contract to Qatar's Elegancia C&I
QATAR 11:52

Meeza awards QAR 500 mln turnkey data centre contract to Qatar's Elegancia C&I

Estithmar Holding said its subsidiary Elegancia Contracting and Industries has secured a turnkey contract exceeding QAR 500 million for Meeza's newest data centre. It will be delivered in two construction phases and will bolsters Meeza's position as a regional digital infrastructure leader at Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) while deepening Estithmar Holding's footprint in mission-critical tech infrastructure. Elegancia C&I will manage the end-to-end delivery lifecycle, from site preparation and civil

Airtel Zambia launches nationwide drive to plant 500 trees at schools
ZAMBIA 11:45

Airtel Zambia launches nationwide drive to plant 500 trees at schools

Airtel Zambia has strengthened its environmental sustainability efforts by launching a nationwide campaign to plant 500 trees at schools in all ten provinces. MD Hussam Baday said this is a step in building long-term climate resilience and leaving a lasting ecological legacy for future generations. He noted that severe droughts, unpredictable rainfall and extreme temperatures demonstrate the growing impact of climate change in Zambia.

Seniors, disabled rights groups file complaint against Belgian state over digital-only essential services
BELGIUM 11:42

Seniors, disabled rights groups file complaint against Belgian state over digital-only essential services

A group of NGOs has filed a complaint against the Belgian state over making essential public and private services accessible offline. Age Platform Europe, the European Disability Forum and the International Federation for Human Rights submitted the collective complaint against Belgium to the European Committee of Social Rights, with the support of Belgium's equal opportunities board Unia and the Service for Combating Poverty, Precarity and Social Exclusion. They are concerned that some vulnerable groups may

Vodacom names former UN undersecretary-general Songwe as chair of philanthropic foundation
AFRICA 11:41

Vodacom names former UN undersecretary-general Songwe as chair of philanthropic foundation

Vodacom Group, serving over 243 million customers in Africa, has consolidated its philanthropic efforts under the name Vodacom Foundation. Coinciding with the launch, the foundation announced a new seven-member board chaired by renowned economist and former United Nations undersecretary-general Vera Songwe to support its strategy to benefit 50 million lives by 2030. The board brings expertise in public policy, technology, governance and sustainability to guide the foundation's focus on scalable, digitally e

YCO Cloud, Aolani to deploy 10,000 Nvidia Blackwell Ultra GPUs in Philippines
PHILIPPINES 11:39

YCO Cloud, Aolani to deploy 10,000 Nvidia Blackwell Ultra GPUs in Philippines

Philippine digital infrastructure and data centre developer YCO Cloud has teamed up with Aolani to deploy Nvidia GB300 NVL72 clusters on the local market. The initial deployment is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027 and will comprise more than 10,000 Nvidia Blackwell Ultra GPUs. The infrastructure is designed to provide access to high-density AI compute services for government organizations, domestic enterprises and startups, with capacity available to support both local and international AI workloads.

GERMANY 11:36

Vodafone, Digital Virgo sign mobile commerce deal covering Europe and Africa

Vodafone said it has partnered with Digital Virgo to expand the use of trusted mobile commerce across Europe and Africa. The collaboration aims to embed operator-grade identity, authentication and fraud-prevention features into existing mobile payment and carrier-billing systems, enabling "secure, seamless and trusted" digital experiences.

UNITED STATES 11:31

Cherokee commissions Teleste's Luminato X32 converters for MDU broadcast services

North Carolina's Cherokee Cablevision is deploying Teleste's Luminato X32 Edge QAM appliance to distribute linear TV services in multi-dwelling residences (MDUs). The deal is in partnership with Teleste's North American distribution partner Mega Hertz. Luminato X32 converts IP video streams into traditional QAM broadcasts, enabling onward distribution over in-building coax wires. 

GLOBAL 11:26

Nscale arranges convertible loan worth over USD 3 bln

Nscale has agreed a USD 3.36 billion convertible debt transaction ahead of its planned IPO listing in New York. The New York hedge fund Third Point will lead on the transaction, with backing from existing Nscale investor Nvidia and sovereign wealth fund Abu Dhabi Investment Council, among others.

GLOBAL 11:18

Truecaller brings out Scam Checker

Truecaller has announced the launch of Truecaller Scam Checker on the web and in India on its Android app, to help people quickly assess whether or not they are dealing with a fraud attempt. Users can check suspicious web links, search phone numbers, discover relevant scam reports and better understand potential fraud attempts before taking action. CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala said people often sense that something is wrong, but they need a quick way to check before responding.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:06

Channel 4 seeks improved video payment terms from global platforms

UK public service broadcaster (PSB) Channel 4 has called on the UK government to force global video platforms, such as YouTube, to offer improved payment terms for its online videos, reports The Times. In a submission to a government consultation, Channel 4 said that PSB content should be available on global video platforms on a "zero net fee basis", with platforms not taking any mandatory payment. It warned that "voluntary commercial agreements" are not sustainable for PSBs. 

UNITED KINGDOM 10:52

New cloud services supplier confirmed on G-Cloud 15 framework

Progressive Technology Solutions (PTS), UK provider of finance, enterprise asset management and related cloud services, has been appointed as a supplier on the G-Cloud 15 framework. The G-Cloud 15 framework provides public sector customers with access to over 50,000 cloud services from more than 4,000 suppliers. PTS will provide software-as-a-service and cloud support services. 

UGANDA 10:27

Uganda's MTN Foundation expands digital connectivity in Palabek refugee settlement

MTN Foundation Uganda has launched a new twelve-computer ICT hub at Palabek Refugee Settlement in partnership with Hopelink Action Foundation Uganda. The facility offers free access to computers, high-speed internet and digital learning tools to address critical infrastructure gaps in one of the country's most underserved regions. Located in a remote section of Lamwo District, the settlement hosts nearly 72,000 refugees and asylum seekers, predominantly from South Sudan. The hub provides residents with esse

NETHERLANDS 10:21

Netherlands starts public campaign to put phones on 'do not disturb' when driving

The Dutch government launched a new public awareness campaign to warn people of the risks of checking their phone when in traffic. It targets drivers and cyclists, recommending they put their phones on 'do not disturb' when in traffic so they are not tempted to check messages. The campaign runs on radio, TV and online channels from 28 September.

JORDAN 10:18

Jordan's Orange Money picks Adstra as partner to combat money laundering and terrorism financing

Orange Money, the digital wallet subsidiary of Orange Jordan, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Adstra to integrate AI-driven anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) services. Orange Money will deploy Adstra's intelligent compliance architecture, including automated sanctions list screening, dynamic customer risk profiling, and continuous transaction monitoring. This strengthens Orange Money's financial crime defences, ensures robust compliance and provides e

TOGO 10:08

Togolese and Malian data regulators agree to share regulatory expertise

The Togolese Personal Data Protection Authority (IPDCP) and Malian Personal Data Protection Authority (APDP) have signed a bilateral cooperation agreement to formalise their partnership and streamline the exchange of regulatory expertise, TogoFirst reported. They will collaborate on cross-border complaint resolution, compliance audits, information sharing and staff training. They will also cooperate on cross-border data transfers, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and regional digital sovereignty.

JORDAN 10:00

Zain Jordan starts offering iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max

Zain Jordan has begun offering the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max for direct sale across the country through its online store or at selected Zain retail locations. The operator offers them for an outright direct payment or paired with the 'Minna w Fina Elite 1' or 'Minna w Fina Elite 2' postpaid plan. Apple's iPhone 18 Pro starts at JOD 1,199 while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at JOD 1,299, varying by storage capacity. 

NORTH AMERICA 09:47

Teleste expands authorised repairs with North American partner Fiber Node Services

Teleste is adding authorised repairs of its hybrid fibre coax equipment for North American customers. The firm has signed an agreement with Fiber Node Services (FNS) to supply in-warranty and out-of-warranty repairs across its US and Canadian repair network. The deal permits FNS to diagnose and rectify faults in all Teleste hardware devices sold in North America.

Just In

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Ziggo completes upgrade to Docsis 4.0

12:41

Spanish mobile users port over 491K lines in July

12:35

Elisa Industriq to combine manufacturing and critical infrastructure operating models

12:05

Spanish fixed broadband lines top 20 mln, over 90% on FTTH

Commentary

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11 AUG 10:49

Can Ziggo Group creation improve visibility for the Dutch market?

2 JUL 11:26

Canal Plus misses chance to strengthen Dutch business, time for exit?

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