Russian audit finds telecom operators under-reporting revenue to universal service fund
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:54

Russian audit finds telecom operators under-reporting revenue to universal service fund

The Russian Audit Chamber found that some half of telecom operators report lower revenue to the Ministry of Digital Development than their tax filings show, reports RBK. Meanwhile, the Ministry, which administers contributions to the universal service reserve (a special fund into which operators must pay 2 percent of their telecom service revenue) does not verify these calculations. This finding comes from an audit report covering the ministry's management of reserve contributions for the period 2023–2025 a

Kenyan coastal cable system project launches at ITW Africa
KENYA 14:51

Kenyan coastal cable system project launches at ITW Africa

Lulu, a new submarine cable along the coast of Kenya, has officially launched at the ITW Africa conference. The system is co-developed by Mauritius-headquartered ICT infrastructure developer INDOI (IOX), Kenyan investment firm Blue Trade Investments, AfriTrade Consulting Group, Kingdom Bank and ARISE IIP - the developer and operator of VSEZ, Kenya's coastal industrial platform. The LuLu Coastal Cable System is designed to bolster connectivity along Kenya's 500-kilometre Indian Ocean coastline, connecting fi

Beeline Business launches CRM with built-in cloud PBX integration
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:38

Beeline Business launches CRM with built-in cloud PBX integration

Russian operator Beeline said that its unit Beeline Business has launched a CRM system for managing sales and customer interactions featuring built-in integration with its Cloud PBX. Thanks to this pre-configured service link, Beeline Cloud PBX users can start working in the CRM system in about five minutes, without the need to set up connectors or hire external integrators.

SFR loses court challenge against EUR 9 mln fine from French tax office
FRANCE 14:34

SFR loses court challenge against EUR 9 mln fine from French tax office

French operator SFR, part of Altice, has failed in its challenge against fines amounting to EUR 9 million, which were imposed by the tax authorities following audits covering the 2017-2019 period. In filings dating from July 2025 and May 2026, the operator requested that the fines be invalidated, but the administrative court in Paris sided with the French tax office following a hearing in June. The tax audits had found that SFR neglected capital gains tracking obligations relating to the acquisition of Omea

NetNod IX traffic surges 500 Gbps between March and September
SCANDINAVIA 14:19

NetNod IX traffic surges 500 Gbps between March and September

Nordic critical digital infrastructure provider Netnod said that its Internet Exchange (IX) platform set a new traffic record of over 3 Tbps across the Nordics countries on 08 September, up from the previous high of 2.5 Tbps in March this year. CEO Karin Ahl said networks across the Nordic nations are carrying more traffic and becoming increasingly important to the services that society depends upon. Netnod IX services are available in Stockholm, Copenhagen/Malmoe, Helsinki and Oslo, as well as Gothenburg,

Gilat secures USD 32 mln US defense contract for multi-band DKET systems
UNITED STATES 14:19

Gilat secures USD 32 mln US defense contract for multi-band DKET systems

Gilat Satellite Networks announced that its subsidiary Gilat DataPath secured a contract valued at over USD 32 million from the US Department of Defense for multi-band DKET Systems operating across Ku, Ka and X-band networks. Deliveries are scheduled over the next twelve months. The award represents a significant expansion of Gilat DataPath's long-standing DKET operations, further strengthening Gilat Defense's role in US mission-critical communications programmes. Designed for rapid transport and field depl

Ofcom changes copper retirement threshold for Openreach
UNITED KINGDOM 14:17

Ofcom changes copper retirement threshold for Openreach

UK regulator Ofcom has outlined the next steps in the phased deregulation of copper broadband infrastructure, supporting Openreach to decommission the old copper network. Earlier in 2026, Ofcom consulted on the point at which Openreach could alter the wholesale price of copper/part-copper broadband to encourage the migration of customers onto full-fibre broadband. Currently, Openreach can change wholesale connection prices at premises where full-fibre is available, in exchange areas with ultrafast broadband

Quectel unveils upgraded 5G module for train systems
GLOBAL 14:15

Quectel unveils upgraded 5G module for train systems

Global IoT provider Quectel Wireless Solutions has unveiled an upgraded 5G module, the RG660Qx series, built on the Qualcomm X85 and X82 modems, to support the Future Rail Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). Developed at the company's European research centre in New Belgrade, this technology forms a vital bridge as Europe transitions from legacy GSM-R networks to high-speed 5G for rail systens. FRMCS is set to become the mandatory standard across all European high-speed rail lines by 2030, delivering faste

Cgates launches internet protection powered by Whalebone Peacemaker
LITHUANIA 14:10

Cgates launches internet protection powered by Whalebone Peacemaker

Lithuanian operator Cgates is launching Cgates Internet Protection, powered by Whalebone Peacemaker Profit. The service protects customers directly at the network level, blocking phishing, malware, fraudulent websites, and online tracking before they reach connected devices. No downloads, installations, or configuration are required.

Communications Authority of Kenya proposes standalone data centre licence category
KENYA 14:08

Communications Authority of Kenya proposes standalone data centre licence category

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has proposed a standalone licensing framework for data centres, creating a dedicated regulatory category for the expanding sector. The aim is to streamline compliance for operators, catalyse investment in digital infrastructure, and solidify the nation's standing as a regional hub for cloud computing and data hosting. In a public notice issued on 08 September, the regulator outlined plans to transition co-location data centre operators away from the current Network

Slovak public broadcaster STVR migrates multiplex to DVB-T2
SLOVAKIA 14:07

Slovak public broadcaster STVR migrates multiplex to DVB-T2

Slovakia's public broadcaster SVTR plans to switch the public terrestrial TV multiplex to the DVB-T2 standard by 22 September, reports Zive. The multiplex is run by the operator Towercom. The switch will take place throughout Slovakia.

Poland tracks surge in GNSS interference over Baltic region
POLAND 14:05

Poland tracks surge in GNSS interference over Baltic region

Monitoring conducted by the Polish National R&D Institute of Telecommunications (IL-PIB) in Gdansk reveals a sharp rise in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signal interference in the southern Baltic region, reports Dziennik Bałtycki. Data from the summer months shows that significant, prolonged interference occurred on up to 70 percent of days, while total interference was recorded on 63 percent of the first 19 days of August. Experts describe the scale of this year's disruptions as unprecedented c

AZERBAIJAN 14:02

Bakcell holds telecom chatbot hackathon with Peerstack Academy students

Azerbaijan operator Bakcell held an artificial intelligence hackathon for Peerstack Academy students. As part of the competition, participants developed an AI-powered chatbot for the telecommunications sector. Using artificial intelligence tools, effective prompt engineering, and programming, the teams transformed their ideas into real-world projects.

MOZAMBIQUE 13:58

Mozambique telecom complaints jump 44% in 2025

Consumer complaints in Mozambique's telecommunications sector surged to 391,723 in 2025, marking a 44 percent increase from the 271,993 cases reported in 2024. According to the Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM), this sharp rise stems partly from upgraded incident-logging systems alongside genuine service disruptions, including network outages, low internet speeds, and poor coverage in rural provinces.

AZERBAIJAN 13:58

Azercell opens new shop concept in Baku

Azerbaijan operator Azercell has opened its first dealership based on a new retail and service concept, saying it offers subscribers a more convenient and flexible way to access its services. Located in Baku, the shop combines digital technology, personalised customer support and a modern retail environment.

PAKISTAN 13:52

Tencent Cloud powers Pakistani e-ticketing company Bookme's international expansion

Tencent Cloud has announced a collaboration with Bookme, a travel and e-ticketing platform trading in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAP). Bookme originates from Pakistan and over the past thirteen years, it has modernised the ticketing sector there, serving over 15 million customers. It is one of the country's first homegrown start-ups to scale overseas. Bookme uses Tencent Cloud to host and scale its digital workloads, including its API-driven mini-app booking platform, which i

CZECH REPUBLIC 13:49

Cetin revenues up 4% in H1

Revenues of Czech wholesale operator Cetin Group, excluding international voice transit, totaled EUR 354 million in the first half of this year, up by 3.8 percent year-on-year. EBITDA  amounted to EUR 242 million, up by 6.6 percent year-on-year. The group said it's making substantial investments in developing 5G mobile technology and accelerating construction of fibre networks for the residential segment, with capital investment of EUR 164 million in the period.

NETHERLANDS 13:44

North Holland assembly calls for stricter data centre policy

Politicians in North Holland, the province around Amsterdam, are pushing for a stricter data centre policy in the area. A multiparty resolution received unanimous support in a vote 07 September in the provincial assembly, calling on the regional government to propose new policies to limit the expansion of data centres. The resolution was introduced due to concerns about a new data centre being built by Equinix in Amsterdam that is expected to use some 1.1 billion liters of water a year.

OMAN 13:35

Omantel provides connectivity services to Liva Insurance

Omantel has signed a master service agreement (MSA) to provide Liva Insurance SAOC with end-to-end connectivity. The network foundation is designed to minimize downtime, accelerate response times and give Liva the flexibility to expand its digital offerings with confidence. Omantel will consolidate mobility, data, security and voice services into a single strategic offering. The portfolio includes NAMA Business mobile bundles, fixed business broadband and FBB Pro with managed security and redundant back-up,

ITALY 13:33

DHH joins open source cloud group CNCF

Milan-based data centre operator DHH International has become a member of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) to confirm its support for open source, vendor-neutral technologies. The group said the move reflects its focus on community-driven standards and its aim to avoid reliance on proprietary systems.

BAHRAIN 13:26

STC Bahrain and Cohesity partner to deliver data backup and recovery services

STC Bahrain partnered with Cohesity to offer Bahraini businesses national data back-up and disaster recovery services. The partnership offers government institutions and companies a locally supported, enterprise-grade data protection environment designed to ensure rapid recovery and operational continuity during critical disruptions. It also complies with national data sovereignty and regulatory standards.

NETHERLANDS 13:22

Kaufland e-commerce platform expands to Netherlands, Spain

German retailer Kaufland has launched its e-commerce site in the Netherlands. This is its eighth market in Europe, with Spain to be added soon as well. Part of the Swarz group which also includes supermarket chain Lidal, Kaufland offers some 9 million products for sale online, including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, computers and other consumer electronics. Other categories include home, garden, toys, sports and clothing. 

EUROPE 13:13

DIDWW brings A2P SMS to Croatia, Romania, Belgium and Norway

Voice and messaging infrastructure provider DIDWW said it has expanded its application-to-person (A2P) SMS service to Croatia, Romania, Belgium and Norway, bringing its A2P SMS coverage to 53 countries. Businesses can now send authentication codes, reminders and customer notifications in four more markets through the same API, same panel and same delivery reporting that they already use.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:13

Lebara Mobile UK reports 26% customer growth in 2025

Lebara Mobile UK has reported profit after tax of GBP 6.5 million for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, compared to GBP 6.4 million in 2024. Revenue increased by 24 percent or GBP 56.3 million to GBP 288.01 million in 2025, from GBP 231.75 million a year earlier; boosted by a 26 percent customer growth during the year. Accounts filed with Companies House shows a 30-day churn rate of 4 percent for 2025, compared to 4.9 percent in 2024. Operating profit for the year was GBP 5.13 million, compared to GBP 5.26

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