Qorvo introduces silicon-on-insulator RF switches and digital step attenuators
GLOBAL 10:57

Qorvo introduces silicon-on-insulator RF switches and digital step attenuators

Qorvo has expanded its range of RF switches based on silicon-on-insulator technology and is also launching new digital step attenuators. Five new products have just been announced, including three reflective RF switches (QPC2320, QPC2420, QPC2180) and two 6-bit digital step attenuators (QPC5330, QPC5430). These products are targeted toward defence and aerospace as well as infrastructure RF use cases.

UK managed IT services provider extends SonicWall partnership
UNITED KINGDOM 10:56

UK managed IT services provider extends SonicWall partnership

Utilise, UK managed IT services provider, has expanded its offering with the unified cyber platform of SonicWall. The expanded partnership now protects over 14,000 users. The platform allows Utilize to manage more than 1,200 SonicWall firewalls from a central platform through Network Security Manager (NSM), using Zero-Touch Deployment. The SonicSentry Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution provides 24/7 threat monitoring; and SonicWall billing has been integrated into the Halo PSA.

MTN South Africa partners with Wakanda to support spaza shops
SOUTH AFRICA 10:53

MTN South Africa partners with Wakanda to support spaza shops

MTN South Africa has partnered with the Wakanda Food Accelerator to support local spaza shop owners through the Digital Innovation for Modernising the Independent Economy (DIME) initiative. Spaza shops are informal convenience stores and approximately 11.1 million South Africans regularly purchase goods at around 150,000 of them nationwide, yet many still operate primarily on cash. Led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the DIME scheme provides township entrepreneurs with practical digital

NTI and ITIDA open applications for online and face-to-face summer internships
EGYPT 10:47

NTI and ITIDA open applications for online and face-to-face summer internships

Egypt's National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), in collaboration with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), has opened applications for its summer internships programme. The training will be delivered online and at NTI branches nationwide.  It lasts 120 hours, including 90 hours of intensive training in cybersecurity, software development, data science, cloud computing, system administration, AI, electronics, digital arts or digital marketing, in addition to 30 hours dedicated

Community Fibre offers 1 Gbps plan for GBP 20 per month
UNITED KINGDOM 10:44

Community Fibre offers 1 Gbps plan for GBP 20 per month

London-based fibre altnet Community Fibre has cut the cost of its 1 Gbps package to GBP 20 per month for a limited time. The offer is available until 06 July for new customers signing a 24-month contract. The price of the 1 Gbps plan will be GBP 23 per month from April 2027, followed by a GBP 3 per month increase every April. 

Ugandan active mobile subscriptions rise 400,000 in Q1
UGANDA 10:36

Ugandan active mobile subscriptions rise 400,000 in Q1

The number of active mobile subscriptions in Uganda rose to 47.5 million in the first quarter ended March from 47.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to the Uganda Communications Commission. The number of smartphones grew to 20.3 million active connections from 20 million at the end of 2025, while feature phones accounted for 24.7 million and basic devices held 13.3 million connections.

Rwanda Space Agency achieves WTA Tier 3 teleport certification
RWANDA 10:28

Rwanda Space Agency achieves WTA Tier 3 teleport certification

The Rwanda Space Agency has achieved Tier 3 certification for its Rwanda Teleport under the World Teleport Association's (WTA) Teleport Certification Programme. This is the 75th certification issued since the programme launched at IBC 2015, with another eight teleports currently undergoing quality evaluation. The scheme offers transparent, independently verified standards that allow teleports to differentiate their services and help customers select the ideal price-performance level for their applications.

Technicolor enrols Advanced HDR into US ASTC 3.0 converter programme
UNITED STATES 10:22

Technicolor enrols Advanced HDR into US ASTC 3.0 converter programme

Advanced HDR, Technicolor's HDR-grade video production and distribution technology unit, has become a member of the Pearl TV Converter Box Programme, which aims to standardise set top boxes for the US next-generation digital TV standard ATSC 3.0. The Pearl TV initiative was unveiled at January's Consumer Electronics Show with the aim of bringing more affordable ATSC 3.0 converter boxes to the market. Technicolor is anticipating a leading role for its Advanced HDR portfolio in terms of delivering adaptors th

UK parents unaware that children can bypass digital restrictions - Uswitch
UNITED KINGDOM 10:20

UK parents unaware that children can bypass digital restrictions - Uswitch

Almost half (46%) of UK parents with children aged 11-18 do not know/believe that parental controls on their child's mobile phone can be bypassed by VPNs or hidden browsers, according to new research from Uswitch.com. Almost one third (32%) of parents who have activated safety feature said their child had found a way around them; with 1 in 5 saying their child has watched them enter a passcode to try and steal it. 

French hospital group selects Orange Business to develop AI use cases
FRANCE 10:19

French hospital group selects Orange Business to develop AI use cases

Orange Business said that its 'Live Intelligence' SaaS platform, launched in 2024 to help clients adopt generative AI applications, has been selected by a group of public hospitals located in France's Normandy region. The hospital group (GHT Rouen Coeur de Seine) intends to develop AI use cases across the nine entities within its network, bringing benefits to 15,000 employees, from healthcare professionals to staff dedicated to administrative and technical tasks.

Europol backs international crackdown on illegal streaming networks
EUROPE 10:17

Europol backs international crackdown on illegal streaming networks

Europol said a seven-month international law enforcement operation has resulted in 29 arrests and the dismantling of nine organised crime groups involved in the illegal distribution of premium sports, film and television content. Operation Kratos 2 was coordinated by Bulgaria's GDBOP with Europol's support and involved authorities from 13 countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Google Wallet expands Digital ID, adds direct checkout for Google Pay and updates payment authentication
EUROPE 10:05

Google Wallet expands Digital ID, adds direct checkout for Google Pay and updates payment authentication

Google has announced the presentation of Wallet updates at Money 20/20 Europe from 02-04 June in Amsterdam. These include expanding its Digital ID capability to ore users, a direct online checkout service for Google Pay, and Secure Payment Authentication (SPA) updates.

UNITED KINGDOM 10:04

Broadband, sports bundle customers overpaying by GBP 400 a year - Uswitch

New research from Uswitch.com shows that out-of-bundle sports fan customers could be overpaying by GBP 400 a year for broadband and TV bundles. More than one third (35%) of UK bundle customers incorrectly believe they need to remain with their broadband provider to retain their sports content access - rising to over half (53%) of customers with sports already included in their bundle. Almost 1 in 5 Brits (19%) have upgraded a package to watch a specific sport event, but 21 percent never cancelled this after

SPAIN 09:49

Vodafone expands 5G coverage in Catalan govt buildings

Vodafone Spain, in collaboration with the Catalan government's Centre for Telecommunications and Information Technologies (CTTI), has deployed several 5G antennas to improve mobile coverage across public administration buildings in Catalonia. The project is part of the operator's contract with the Catalan government (Generalitat) to modernise ICT infrastructure and enhance digital services across the region.

GLOBAL 09:36

Free5GC joins LF-managed CNTi Test Suite as reference tool

Linux Foundation (LF) Networking has onboarded the LF-managed Free5GC project as a reference tool in its cloud-native network function (CNF) test suite. Free5GC is now available as a reference in LF's Cloud Native Telecom Initiative (CNTi), which aims to promote vendor-neutral processes and validation to enhance service outcomes in cloud-native telecom deployments. Free5GC's introduction in the CNTi Test Suite should allow test cases to be checked against an open source 5G Core implementation to evaluate c

ZAMBIA 09:30

MTN Zambia and Huawei deploy five-band LampSite system at Mulungushi conference centre

MTN Zambia and Huawei have completed the world's first commercial deployment of the new five-band LampSite system at the Mulungushi international conference centre. It combines 1.8 GHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.3 GHz, TDD 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz in a single box and supports multi-band coordination for peak speeds of 1 Gbps. This marks a new phase of upgraded 5G indoor connectivity in Zambia.

NETHERLANDS 09:27

Delta Fiber to shift focus from network build-out to growth

Delta Fiber said it is entering a new phase, shifting its strategic focus from years of investment in the construction of fibre networks to growth on the network through service development, customer acquisition and good service. Newly appointed CEO Stefan Fuchs said the fibre infrastructure is now present throughout the Netherlands, creating opportunities for further expansion.

SOUTH AFRICA 09:23

South African Supreme Court of Appeal to rule on Telkom dispute with Special Investigating Unit

A ruling is awaited from the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) after it heard an appeal by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and President Cyril Ramaphosa against a court judgment that blocked a probe into Telkom's disposal of several African assets, ITWeb reported. SIU and Ramaphosa are challenging a July 2023 Gauteng Division High Court ruling that struck down Proclamation R49 of 2022. That presidential proclamation authorised the SIU to scrutinise allegations of serious maladministration and corruption in

GERMANY 09:11

Pyur expands fibre-optic network for 7,700 households in Weisswasser

Pyur, the brand of German operator Tele Columbus, has expanded the fibre-optic network for 7,700 households in Weisswasser. Residents in the city located in the state of Saxony have now access to internet speeds of up to 1 Gbps. Connections providing 1 Gbps speeds cost EUR 39 monthly for new customers, the 250 Mbps EUR 23 per month, and the 500 Mbps EUR 29 monthly.

FRANCE 09:08

Mainland France 5G 3.5GHz footprint reaches 32,000 cell sites at end-May

The number of French 5G cell sites emitting a signal on 3.5 GHz frequencies increased by 261 during May to reach 32,140 as of 01 June. According to spectrum agency ANFR, 3.5 GHz sites have maintained their lead over those active on the 700 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands (30,648 and 22,565 respectively). This mainly reflects the steady focus on 3.5 GHz deployments by Orange, which remained the only network operator with more than 14,000 sites using 3.5 GHz frequencies.

GLOBAL 09:06

Keysight, NTT progress 6G channel modelling project

Keysight Technologies is working with NTT and the NTT Docomo mobile unit to explore pre-6G channel modelling and lab simulation technology. The collaboration, part of an ongoing memorandum of understanding between the two parties, is  announcing early development milestones, including channel modelling advances expected to support realistic 6G signal measurements and a simulation concept that would emulate distributed MIMO radio infrastructures.

UNITED STATES 09:03

US FCC advances proposal to accelerate wireline builds, unveils fast-track exemption for submarine cables

The US Federal Communications Commission is moving ahead with proposals designed to expedite submarine cable deployments, as well as changes to licensing processes for fixed broadband infrastructure at state level. The latter package confirms expectations that the US would adopt new restrictions on state and local governments, after the Commission launched an inquiry to consider whether the regime was excessively impeding wireline service rollouts.

GLOBAL 08:59

Broadcom Q2 semiconductor revenue from AI climbs 143% with more growth to come

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said the company achieved record revenue, operating profit and free cash flow in its second fiscal quarter to 03 May, driven by accelerating growth in AI semiconductor turnover and strong operating leverage. Its Q2 semiconductor income from AI climbed by 143 percent year on year to USD 10.8 billion, driven by rising demand for custom AI accelerators and AI networking. It expects the momentum to continue and in Q3, it foresees semiconductor revenue from AI expanding by more than 200 per

BANGLADESH 08:56

Bangladesh to auction additional 8.4 MHz of EGSM spectrum

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has announced plans to allocate additional lower-band spectrum to mobile operators through an auction process. This initiative is designed to improve network coverage, indoor connectivity and rural service quality. The specific decision to auction the additional 8.4 MHz of EGSM spectrum was announced in late May this year, with official details finalized in a commission meeting held in early June.

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