Virgin Media O2 unveils 'Priority Unwrapped' festive rewards
UNITED KINGDOM 14:23

Virgin Media O2 unveils 'Priority Unwrapped' festive rewards

Virgin Media O2 has announced new Christmas rewards for O2 Priority members through a new digital interactive game called 'Priority Unwrapped'. Running from 13 November to 27 January 2027, this will give them the chance to win weekly various rewards, prizes and experiences. 

Barclay Communications wins place on govt mobile services framework
UNITED KINGDOM 14:13

Barclay Communications wins place on govt mobile services framework

Belfast-based Barclay Communications has been appointed as a mobile solutions provider on the UK government's Mobile Voice and Data Services 2 framework, which has an estimated value of GBP 1.5 billion million. It is the first telecoms company from Northern Ireland to win a spot on Lot 2 for mobile solutions, which is worth GBP 300 million.  

Ercolani named Sparkle CEO
ITALY 14:08

Ercolani named Sparkle CEO

Italian international service provider Sparkle has announced the appointment of Alessandro Ercolani as its new CEO and General Manager following the recent resignation of Enrico Maria Bagnasco. In a short statement, Sparkle said Bagnasco is also stepping down from the company's board of directors.

Nova FCT researchers develop 'smart mirror' prototype for 6G networks
PORTUGAL 14:03

Nova FCT researchers develop 'smart mirror' prototype for 6G networks

Researchers from the Nova University of Lisbon (Nova FCT), working within the European Terrameta consortium, have developed a pioneering prototype that could significantly enhance future 6G mobile networks, Executive Digest reported. Functioning like a "smart mirror," the 24x24-element reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) electronically controls and redirects radio waves around physical obstacles, creating alternative signal paths to boost coverage and reliability. The prototype uses memristors, electro

Norway, UK plan to strengthen AI technology cooperation
NORWAY 14:00

Norway, UK plan to strengthen AI technology cooperation

The UK and Norwegian governments have issued a joint statement pledging to boost cooperation on AI. The statement was signed by Kanishka Narayan, UK Minister for Artificial Intelligence, and Torgeir Micalsen, Norwegian Minister for Digitalisation and Public Governance, at the Atlantic Futures Forum (AFF) in Oslo on 12 November.

Telenor Sweden reaches 67% stake in Bahnof with 91% of voting rights
SWEDEN 13:55

Telenor Sweden reaches 67% stake in Bahnof with 91% of voting rights

Telenor Sweden said that since it published its offer on 06 November for the outstanding shares in Bahnhof, it has acquired another 10.09 million B shares in the company outside the offer. None of these acquisitions was done above the offer price of SEK 62 per share. By 13 November, Telenor Sweden held 30 million A shares in Bahnhof and 41.94 million B shares, corresponding to approximately 66.88 percent of the total number of shares and 90.56 percent of the total number of votes.

Togo seeks to regulate digital content creators with influencer cataloging
TOGO 13:41

Togo seeks to regulate digital content creators with influencer cataloging

The Togolese media regulator has asked social media influencers, bloggers, TikTokers, YouTubers and other digital content creators to identify themselves in nationwide census begun on 09 November, TogoFirst reported. The Haute Autorite de regulation de la communication ecrite, audiovisuelle et numerique (HARC) aims to compile an up-to-date national database of people who produce and distribute content online. The rapid professionalisation of digital content creation has formeda major commercial sector offer

BBC Player added to Prime Video in Spain, Poland, Switzerland
SPAIN 13:39

BBC Player added to Prime Video in Spain, Poland, Switzerland

BBC Studios has launched BBC Player as a subscription channel on Prime Video in Spain and Poland, with Switzerland due to follow at the start of December. The service is already available on Prime Video in Germany and Austria, with plans to extend the distribution to further territories.

MTN Uganda Foundation selects 25 'Changemakers' beneficiaries
UGANDA 13:34

MTN Uganda Foundation selects 25 'Changemakers' beneficiaries

MTN Uganda Foundation has announced the 25 beneficiaries for the fourth phase of its Changemakers initiative as it commits UGX 500 million to community-led projects. The successful recipients were chosen from 2,607 submissions from Uganda's five regions. Each selected project will receive in-kind support valued at UGX 20 million for schemes in health, education, water, sanitation, environmental sustainability and economic empowerment.

Google, Lumen cloud interconnect enters preview phase to streamline onward data links
UNITED STATES 13:19

Google, Lumen cloud interconnect enters preview phase to streamline onward data links

Google Cloud said is expanding its Cross-Cloud Interconnect service introduced in 2023 for inter-cloud workloads, bringing similar interoperability to last-mile infrastructure providers. The next phase starts with a preview integrating Lumen Technologies' enterprise fibre backbone encompassing more than 20 million fibre miles, including several inter-city routes. The integration enables dedicated Layer 3 private links into Google Cloud, with rapid provisioning and performance backed by service level agreeme

India reduces number of villages without 4G coverage by 75% since 2022
INDIA 13:18

India reduces number of villages without 4G coverage by 75% since 2022

India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reported a nearly 75 percent reduction in the number of villages without 4G connectivity over the past four years, from 45,180 in 2022 to 11,372 in 2026. The progress follows the implementation of the government's 4G Saturation Project, which aims to extend mobile broadband coverage to 24,680 previously unconnected villages.

Most Germans want more mobile service market competition - Breko
GERMANY 13:09

Most Germans want more mobile service market competition - Breko

The majority of German consumers is in favour of more competition on the market for mobile services, according to a survey by market research institute Civey on behalf of industry groups Breko. It said 72 percent of consumers in Germany believe it is important to have high-performance mobile services available from independent and regional providers in addition to those from Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, Telefonica Germany and 1&1, and their respective discount brands. The survey also found that 74 percent of

MALAYSIA 13:06

CelcomDigi launches prepaid streaming passes from MYR 1

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has introduced a range of StreamMORE content passes for prepaid customers, with prices starting at MYR 1. Available exclusively through the CelcomDigi app, the offers provide access to live sports and entertainment services without requiring a monthly subscription commitment.

CHINA 12:53

China Unicom, Huawei deliver intelligent upgrades at Hubei power plant

China Unicom and Huawei have rolled out intelligent operations and management at a thermal power station in Hubei Province, leveraging 10G optical networks and 5G-Advanced infrastructure. In a formal announcement, Huawei indicated it was supplying a smart project at Ezhou Power Plant, Hubei Province, deploying 5G-A equipment alongside a private fibre connection for 10 Gbps speeds.

ITALY 12:53

Boldyn Networks to bring smart city services to Viterbo

Boldyn Networks has signed a contract to provide the central Italian city of Viterbo with an environmental monitoring and analytics system under the Living Smart Viterbo project. The company will deploy a network of sensors and a cloud platform with predictive analytics, backed by scientific support from Italy's National Research Council (CNR), to give the municipality real-time information on air quality, microclimates and urban heat islands.

GREECE 12:53

Greece launches EUR 69 million tender for three high-resolution Earth observation satellites

The Greek Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence has announced the first tender under its Hellas-Space 2.0 National Space Programme, allocating EUR 69 million for the development of a constellation of three very-high-resolution optical Earth observation satellites. The procurement will be managed by the European Space Agency (ESA), in cooperation with the ministry and the Hellenic Space Centre. Hellas-Space 2.0 has a total budget of EUR 350 million and builds on the capabilities establis

FINLAND 12:39

Finland brings in cell broadcast alerts

State-owned Finnish critical communications company Erillisverkot said it has introduced the FI-Alert cell broadcast service following an agreement this spring with the Ministry of the Interior. The service is based on an EU directive. Starting from November 2026, emergency notifications will be sent directly to mobile telephones as well as being disseminated through exiting channels.

NETHERLANDS 12:25

Four players dominate Dutch media sector - CvdM

The Dutch media sector is increasingly concentrated around four large groups - DPG Media, Mediahuis, Talpa Network and the NPO - according to a monitoring report from the media regulator CvdM. A series of mergers and acquisitions has reduced the number of players over the past 15 years, while the largest media companies increased their market shares. The number of national news brands nevertheless remains largely stable. 

KUWAIT 12:15

STC Kuwait supports Kuwait Digital Academy AI programme

STC Kuwait is working with the Kuwait Digital Academy (KDA) under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) framework. The collaboration will deliver training to strengthen technical capabilities and prepare people the digital economy. It targets digital inclusion for every segment of society, including school pupils, university students, public and private-sector professionals, senior citizens and disabled people.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12:09

Etisalat UAE starts AI marketing hub to simplify digital advertising for SMBs

Etisalat UAE has launched AI Marketing Hub, a self-service platform that uses artificial intelligence agents to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) create digital advertising campaigns from a single dashboard. It has been developed in conjunction with AI advertising technology firm Pixis and unifies marketing strategy, creative production, campaign orchestration and performance optimisation. The hub builds tailored media plans, generates AI-driven image and video assets, and deploys campaigns on c

UGANDA 11:51

MTN Uganda says Furaha School Fees Loan helps keep 100,000 children in education

MTN Uganda says more than 100,000 Ugandan children have benefited from Furaha's School Fees Loan. The credit scheme aims to bridge short-term cash flow gaps, allowing parents to spread repayments over time. The service is powered by a partnership between Furaha, a fintech incubated by SC Ventures, and MTN MoMo. Furaha provides the underlying lending technology and credit expertise, while MTN MoMo delivers the financing via its mobile money platform, disbursing funds directly to schools.

OMAN 11:47

IFC commits financing to Yamna AI data centre in Oman

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has signed an advisory services agreement with international energy and infrastructure developer Yamna to support the development of its proposed USD 1.3 billion Salalah Al Khadra Digital project in Oman's Dhofar Governorate, the Daily Observer reported. IFC will advise Yamna on strengthening the project's sustainability credentials and financing readiness. This includes preparing the facility for Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) "green" buildi

SOUTH AFRICA 11:31

Vodacom South Africa deploys 5G New Radio Carrier Aggregation commercially

Vodacom South Africa has announced the commercial deployment of New Radio (NR) Carrier Aggregation across its 5G network to improve performance and efficiency. It said the capability is now live, making it the first operator in the market to commercially provide this technology at scale. By combining several 5G spectrum bands into a single, wider data pipe, NR Carrier Aggregation expands the volume of traffic the network can process simultaneously.

VIETNAM 11:23

Ericsson sets up Vietnamese R&D operation with up to 500 engineering staff

Ericsson said it has launched a software-led R&D capability in Vietnam in collaboration with local partners. The Vietnamese operation brings together 500 software and technology engineers tasked with contributing to Ericsson's RAN, network core and cloud-native project pipelines.

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