TIP updates OTN planning library with improved models and tooling
GLOBAL 13:37

TIP updates OTN planning library with improved models and tooling

Telecom Infra Project (TIP) announced the latest release of its open-source library for route planning and modelling in optical transport networks (OTNs). GNPy version 3.0 brings a revised method for evaluating candidate transceivers, underpinned by better accuracy in receiver modelling and the inclusion for the first time of Q-margin calculations. Fibre and spectrum planning tools have been tweaked also, for instance producing a tighter alignment between channel numbering and spectrum propagation models. S

Orange Poland extends contract with CEVA Logistics
POLAND 13:35

Orange Poland extends contract with CEVA Logistics

Orange Poland has extended its contract for comprehensive logistics services with CEVA Logistics, a global provider in contract and third-party logistics, through 31 July 2031. Building on a foundation established in 2008, the renewed agreement marks the next chapter in a long-standing partnership. Under the terms of the renewed contract, CEVA will continue to manage Orange Poland's central distribution centre in Oltarzew, alongside a network of seven regional warehouses. This distributed network ensures ra

AT&T signs USD 3 bln fibre supply deal with Corning
UNITED STATES 13:33

AT&T signs USD 3 bln fibre supply deal with Corning

AT&T announced a contract with Corning to guarantee supplies of key fibre and cable components needed to expand the US operator's network. The multi-year agreement is valued at more than USD 3 billion and comes shortly after a similar contract between Corning and AT&T's rival Verizon. 

Cellnex Poland selects Ericsson to modernise and expand 5G RAN
POLAND 13:13

Cellnex Poland selects Ericsson to modernise and expand 5G RAN

Cellnex Poland, an infrastructure operator, has selected Ericsson as one of the suppliers for the modernisation and expansion of its radio access network (RAN). The scope of the partnership includes radio equipment, RAN compute modules, microwave links, antennas, and enclosures. Equipment featuring Ericsson silicon is designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce the physical footprint, and lower tower load compared to previous-generation hardware.

Poland organises cybersecurity forum
POLAND 13:11

Poland organises cybersecurity forum

The 8th Cybersecurity Forum will take place on 30 September and 01 October in the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw. It is the premier national event dedicated to digital security. Over the course of two days, experts and representatives from government, business, and academia will discuss how to protect Poland and Europe from growing digital threats.

Telit Cinterion appoints senior board advisers to support growth strategy
GLOBAL 13:10

Telit Cinterion appoints senior board advisers to support growth strategy

Telit Cinterion said it has appointed four new senior advisers to assist its board of directors. The move is intended to advance Cinterion's strategic priorities, including the development of secure, edge AI-capable products with resilient supply chain controls and transparency. Such measures include a growing focus on defence and robotics, and the planned launch of US production capacity in October. These advisers will help the board assess opportunities and partnerships across Cinterion's operating market

Ooma offers AI Productivity Agent Bundle as Ooma Office Pro Plus bolt-on option
GLOBAL 12:54

Ooma offers AI Productivity Agent Bundle as Ooma Office Pro Plus bolt-on option

Ooma has announced the introduction of its Ooma AI Productivity Agent Bundle as a supplement for Ooma Office Pro Plus. It enables users to work more efficiently, engage customers more quickly, boost sales performance and protect business reputation, Ooma said. Pricing starts at USD 15 per month per account licence, plus taxes and fees, which includes up to 1,250 calls and/or actions.

Koesio names Arnaud Erulin as CEO
FRANCE 12:48

Koesio names Arnaud Erulin as CEO

France-based IT services and unified communications provider Koesio announced that Arnaud Erulin has joined the company as CEO. Erulin will work alongside founder and president Pieric Brenier, who remains in charge of Koesio's long-term strategy and external growth opportunities. Erulin's career of over thirty years includes the completion of complex internal transformation projects and M&A operations. His career was primarily built within the Edenred Group, which specialises in digital benefits and meal vo

Sunrise detects over 46 mln suspect calls in year to date
SWITZERLAND 12:47

Sunrise detects over 46 mln suspect calls in year to date

Swiss operator Sunrise has flagged, anonymised or blocked more than 46 million suspicious, unwanted or illegal calls between January and August of this year. From this year, telecom operators in Switzerland must follow certain requirements to identify suspected calls to mobile and fixed-lines within the country. Sunrise said it detected more than 10 million suspected spoofing calls from abroad to Swiss telephone numbers in the first eight months of 2026. It anonymised more than three million calls entering

Deutsche Telekom partners health-tech firm Caery to deploy AI for health insurance claims
GERMANY 12:42

Deutsche Telekom partners health-tech firm Caery to deploy AI for health insurance claims

Deutsche Telekom is partnering with health-tech start-up Caery to deploy AI to automate the verification process for the payout of health insurance benefits. Caery operates its software within the T Cloud Public environment to review billing statements. The software is integrated into existing systems via standardised interfaces and automates the entire budget and billing process. Through the software, care companies can automatically verify budgets, ensure that subsidies are paid in compliance with regulat

Movistar sponsors and connects Malaga comics fest
SPAIN 12:41

Movistar sponsors and connects Malaga comics fest

Telefonica announced that its Movistar brand will again act as official sponsor and technology partner of San Diego Comic-Con Malaga, the officially licensed expansion of San Diego Comic-Con, taking place in the Andalucian city on 01-04 October. The event, which combines the worlds of technology and entertainment, will feature actors including Karl Urban, Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Deborah Ann Woll, Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd and Christopher Lambert.

Vodacom South Africa adopts dual-band Massive MIMO solution from Nokia for congested urban areas
SOUTH AFRICA 12:40

Vodacom South Africa adopts dual-band Massive MIMO solution from Nokia for congested urban areas

Vodacom South Africa, in partnership with Nokia, has tested an integrated passive-active Massive MIMO solution to support the ongoing expansion of its 4G and 5G networks. Tested in the Western Cape, the new antenna combines multiple band capabilities into a single compact unit, enabling Vodacom to boost capacity on constrained tower sites. For customers, this means faster downloads, smoother streaming, and significantly improved network reliability in high-demand areas, the mobile operator said.

GLOBAL 12:32

Oura postpones share offering amid IPO market uncertainty

Smart ring maker Oura said it has decided to postpone its initial public offering on Nasdaq amid uncertainty in the IPO market and despite strong demand. It had filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the US SEC proposing the IPO at the beginning of this month but the statement has not been declared effective. CEO Tom Hale said his company has the "luxury" of choosing its moment for its "extraordinary IPO".

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 12:29

Bosnia-Herzegovina mobile subscribers down to 3.6 mln in Q2

Fixed-line subscriptions in Bosnia and Herzegovina reached 461,890 at the end of the second quarter of 2026, down 1.04 percent from the previous quarter, but up 7.04 percent year-on-year, according to data from regulator RAK. BH Telecom led the landline market with a 33.40 percent share, followed by Telekom Srpske Group (32.16%), Telemach (17.76%), and HT Mostar (15.74%). Fixed internet access edged up 1.04 percent year-on-year to 964,025 connections, while pay-TV subscriptions increased 0.15 percent to 912

UGANDA 12:28

NEC Africa gains momentum in Uganda with new ISP partnerships

NEC Africa announced strong initial momentum in Uganda, driven by new ISP partnerships, active infrastructure rollouts, and growing enterprise cybersecurity demand linked to new regulatory standards. Geoffrey Karanja, key account manager at NEC Africa, identified Uganda as a strategic market where the company has made solid inroads, highlighted by the recent addition of a promising new ISP customer. NEC Africa secured a USD 75,000 contract with Savannah Uganda, an emerging provider expanding 4G coverage acr

MACAU 12:26

Macau sees mobile and broadband growth in July

Macau's telecommunications sector presented mixed results in July, with mobile and broadband lines growing, while fixed lines continued the negative trend, according to data from regulator CTT. Total mobile connections grew from 1.43 million in June to 1.44 million in July, though 5G remained dominant with over 960,162 postpaid and 273,088 prepaid users. Fixed-line connections continued to drop, falling to 73,677 (including 33,697 residential lines), while broadband subscriptions grew to 219,717, driven by

SAUDI ARABIA 12:16

STC Group exceeds ICT sector benchmark with 53% local content score

STC Group has announced a local content score of 53 percent for 2026, outperforming the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority's (LCGPA) ICT sector benchmark of 41 percent. The company said this reflects its commitment to generating economic value within Saudi Arabia in local procurement, digital services, workforce development, and strategic partnerships.

BRAZIL 12:15

Atletico-MG partners with Huawei to upgrade infrastructure at Arena MRV

Brazil's Clube Atletico Mineiro ("Galo") has signed a five-year technology partnership with Huawei. Commencing in November, Huawei will serve as the primary provider of servers, data storage, and backup systems for the club's data infrastructure, fully powering the operations at Arena MRV. Brazilian technology integrator SYX-AI will oversee the solution's development, deployment, and ongoing monitoring. Beyond venue management, the partnership is expected to support Atletico's football operations through ad

BRAZIL 12:12

Brazil to expand public funding for digital TV to 35 additional municipalities

Brazil's Ministry of Communications (MCom) has signed a BRL 17.2 million contract to install digital TV transmission stations across 35 additional locations through the Brasil Digital programme. The initiative aims to expand access to free-to-air public, educational, and legislative broadcasting networks. The latest agreement brings MCom's directly contracted transmission stations to 146, adding to the 111 locations secured across three contracts in 2025.

SPAIN 12:10

Spain's Supreme Court upholds EUR 6 mln Telefonica fine over Yoigo deals

The Spanish Supreme Court has upheld a EUR 6 million fine on Telefonica over anti-competitive agreements with Yoigo, now owned by Orange, that involved network sharing and joint marketing of telecommunications services. The ruling seen by business daily Cinco Dias dismisses appeals by Telefonica de España and Telefonica Moviles España and endorses the conclusions of the country's communications and markets regulator regulator (CNMC) that the wholesale contracts breached competition rules.

YEMEN 12:08

Saudi-led airstrikes target four telecom networks in Yemen's Hodeidah - report

Saudi airstrikes targeted four telecommunication networks in the Al-Luhayyah district of Yemen's western Hodeidah governorate, YemeniOnline reported, citing local sources. The strikes hit critical communication infrastructure across the coastal Red Sea district, causing substantial facility damage and prompting concerns over potential network disruptions. Local residents reported hearing multiple explosions following the strikes.

PHILIPPINES 12:04

Globe Telecom puts return on internal AI spend at 2.8x, benefits valued at USD 19 million

Philippines operator Globe has pegged the measurable benefits of its internal AI and machine learning workload at PHP 1.2 billion (USD 19.18 million). Based on Globe's AI activity as of August, the figure factors in estimates of incremental revenue benefits, cost prevention, and employee productivity gains. Drawing on this assessment, Globe said the benefits convert into a 2.8x return on AI expenditures.

ALBANIA 12:04

Vodafone Albania unveils targeted offers for seniors and young adults

Vodafone Albania is expanding its portfolio with dedicated plans for customers aged 62+ and bonus perks for young adults aged 18–25. For seniors, the two plans offer voice and data bundles with an additional 5 GB monthly internet allocation reserved specifically for Sunday use. Vodafone Care (Prepaid) includes 100 national minutes and 1 GB internet for ALL 900 per 30 days, while Vodafone Next Care (Postpaid) offers 500 national minutes, 500 SMS and 1 GB for ALL 800 per month, with a 12- or 24-month agreemen

SCANDINAVIA 11:59

Polar Connect seabed mapping finds no exceptional challenges on route

The Nordic region research and education network (NREN) NordUnet said Swedish icebreaker Oden carried out seabed measurements between 24 July to 10 August to prepare for the Polar Connect submarine cable from Northern Europe to East Asia via the Central Arctic Ocean. NordUnet strategy and policy officer Ieva Muraskiene said the mapping found volcanoes and other "challenging features", but overall, there was nothing out of the ordinary. Several cable routes in the Pacific Ocean have had to overcome much wors

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