VMO2 warns London mobile coverage at risk from planning delays
UNITED KINGDOM 12:33

VMO2 warns London mobile coverage at risk from planning delays

Virgin Media O2 has warned that mobile connectivity in London is being held back by "outdated planning rules", and is calling for rules to be urgently reformed to help boost mobile coverage. The group said it has been forced to switch off dozens of mobile sites across the city due to outdated planning regulations. It warned that developers wanting to revamp/rebuild a building currently hosting mobile network equipment can issue a 'notice to quit' order to mobile operators, giving them 18 months to remove th

Arista introduces 7060XE7 Series switches with 1.6 Tbps or 800G ports
GLOBAL 12:33

Arista introduces 7060XE7 Series switches with 1.6 Tbps or 800G ports

Arista Networks has announced its 7060XE7 Series product line-up, incorporating rack-scale switches and server systems with 1.6 Tbps or 800 Gbps ports. Its 7060Xe7 switches cater to AI workloads that have prompted data centre upgrades at unprecedented scale to link hundreds of thousands of processing chips and custom AI accelerators. Arista argues this trend has meant the back-end of data centre networks has evolved from a standalone layer into a critical backplane operating as part of a tightly-integrated

EU Commission publishes Code of Practice on labelling AI-generated content
EUROPE 12:32

EU Commission publishes Code of Practice on labelling AI-generated content

The European Commission has published its final Code of Practice on marking and labelling of AI-generated content. The code is voluntary and sets out practical steps to help providers​and deployers​of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems meet the AI Act transparency obligations that will apply from 02 August 2026.

Italian industrial output climbs 0.5% in April
ITALY 12:30

Italian industrial output climbs 0.5% in April

Italy's industrial production rose for the third straight month in April, climbing 0.5 percent compared to March, according to the latest data from national statistics agency Istat. On a quarterly basis, average industrial production levels were up 0.2 percent from February to April compared with the previous three-month period.

Telefonica Tech, Halotech form industrial safety IoT partnership
UNITED STATES 12:23

Telefonica Tech, Halotech form industrial safety IoT partnership

Telefonica's digital business unit Telefonica Tech has announced a partnership with Halotech to provide advanced industrial safety solutions in the US. This will combine Telefonica's Kite IoT connectivity platform with Halotech's AI-enabled sensors to anticipate risk situations for employees in sectors such as mining, oil and gas, infrastructure and energy.

Orange France taps Nelson to electrify van fleet
FRANCE 12:20

Orange France taps Nelson to electrify van fleet

Orange has announced a three-year partnership with French start-up Nelson in support of ongoing electrification efforts that should see the entirety of the operator's vehicle fleet in France run on electric power by 2030. Nelson has developed a software platform that helps shape electrification strategies based on data-driven insight. Under this collaboration, Orange will rely on Nelson's expertise in digital twin modelling to guide the conversion of utility vehicles to electric power, particularly the flee

Broadcom looks to strengthen security in Spring Java development projects
GLOBAL 12:17

Broadcom looks to strengthen security in Spring Java development projects

Broadcom has announced new security measures in development environments powered by its Java-based Spring framework, acquired through its 2023 takeover of VMware. The US firm said it is releasing the biggest set of open source Spring security updates since the platform launched 23 years ago. These updates were created by Broadcom's Tanzu unit, responsible for the VMware Tanzu Hub that acts as a universal control plane to secure software applications, development environments and underlying infrastructure. B

Ooredoo Maldives launches Autopay for recurring transactions
MALDIVES 12:15

Ooredoo Maldives launches Autopay for recurring transactions

Ooredoo Maldives has introduced an Autopay feature on its mobile app for scheduled monthly bill payments, mobile recharges and add-on purchases through scheduled transactions. This is intended to simplify account management and reduce the need for customers to manually complete recurring transactions. To use the feature, customers must save their preferred payment card during a transaction, access the Autopay section via the 'More' menu in the app, select the service they wish to automate and choose a prefe

Aruba.it launches HakunaVPN service
ITALY 12:14

Aruba.it launches HakunaVPN service

Italian ISP and cloud services provider Aruba.it has launched HakunaVPN, a virtual private network offering for consumers and professionals seeking secure and private internet access across home and public networks. Aruba.it said the product enters a market driven by increased remote work, travel and reliance on unsecured Wi‑Fi connections, where risks such as data interception and activity tracking remain prevalent.

Yango Play enters Iraqi market in pact with 1001
IRAQ 12:12

Yango Play enters Iraqi market in pact with 1001

Streaming platform Yango Play has launched in Iraq via an exclusive partnership with digital entertainment provider 1001, Iraq News reported. Under the deal, 1001 becomes the sole distributor of Yango Play to Iraqi corporations, including telecom companies and internet service providers. The partnership expands legal streaming options for Iraqi consumers and businesses, introducing Yango Play's extensive catalogue of films, television programmes, music, original productions and AI-driven functions.

Space42 boosts earth observation as three Foresight satellites go live
GLOBAL 12:06

Space42 boosts earth observation as three Foresight satellites go live

Space42 has announced that its Foresight-3, Foresight-4 and Foresight-5 satellites are now fully operational, expanding the Foresight Earth Observation (EO) constellation to five operational Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites. The three satellites were manufactured in partnership with ICEYE in Finland. Critical integration and testing processes were done at Space42's Space Systems' assembly, integration and testing (AIT) facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Ooredoo Kuwait launches premium numbers and exclusive plans
KUWAIT 12:01

Ooredoo Kuwait launches premium numbers and exclusive plans

Ooredoo Kuwait has launched a new range of high-value plans and has also announced the provision of premium telephone numbers. Its basic package at KWD 15 monthly offers 50 GB of 5G-Advanced data, unlimited YouTube and social media access, 500 local minutes, and unlimited Ooredoo-to-Ooredoo calls. Its mid-tier plan costs KWD 20 per month and supplies 100 GB of 5G-A data, unlimited local calls and unrestricted access to social media and entertainment. The top tier KWD 35 plan delivers 500 GB of 5G-A data, un

ZAMBIA 11:54

Zambian minister discusses technology cooperation with Chinese ambassador

Zambian Minister of Technology and Science Felix Mutati and Chinese ambassador to Zambia Han Jing have agreed to explore opportunities for enhanced collaboration in technology, innovation, digital infrastructure and capacity building. They  held discussions concerning cooperation in areas including infrastructure development, ICT, emerging technologies, training research and innovation, and the use of technology to support national development priorities.

GLOBAL 11:44

Ciena increases private note placement to USD 2.5 bln and announces zero-percent pricing

Ciena has revealed the expansion of its planned USD 2 billion private placement of senior convertible guaranteed notes announced a few days ago. The aggregate principal has now been set at USD 2.5 billion and is priced at zero interest. The option allowing initial note purchasers to buy additional notes has also increased, to USD 375 million from USD 300 million previously. Ciena said that that stock repurchases to be funded with the net proceeds would buy back approximately 300,000 common shares in the com

GLOBAL 11:43

Enghouse posts higher Q2 profits on disciplined operations spend

Enghouse Systems has reported net profits totalling CAD 16.3 million (USD 11.7 million) its fiscal second quarter to 30 April, an increase of 20.7 percent year-on-year. While sales were down 8.4 percent at CAD 114.3 million, Enghouse benefited from an ongoing focus on expenditures that produced a 13.5 percent opex improvement. Cost discipline was the biggest factor in Enghouse's positive earnings performance, and is expected to produce further gains as Enghouse nears the end of its fiscal year, when certain

EUROPE 11:38

Sparkle, Xebia to bring joint cloud offer to European research sector

Italian telecommunications services provider Sparkle and Dutch digital transformation and engineering firm Xebia have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating cloud adoption among research and education institutions across Europe, focusing on AWS-based services. The partners said they intend to bridge the gap between access and implementation by combining Sparkle's procurement and connectivity capabilities with Xebia's expertise in cloud architecture, AI, machine learning and managed services.

FINLAND 11:37

Telia provides connectivity for NATO Innovation Range tests in Finland

Telia Finland said it was the official connectivity provider for the NATO Innovation Range (NIR) Finnish testing activities from 01 to 10 June 2026 in Joensuu, Turku, Oulu and Riihimäki. The tests brought together Finnish defence and security technology companies, NATO and international allies. Finland joined the NIR initiative in the summer of 2025. The goal is to develop sustainable and secure next-generation communications connections.

EUROPE 11:25

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access to rival AI assistants pending anti-trust probe conclusion

The European Commission has announced interim measures forcing Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for rival artificial intelligence assistants until the end of its antitrust investigation. It said that at first sight, Meta's conduct infringes EU competition rules, so the interim measures are warranted "to prevent serious and irreparable damage".

UNITED STATES 11:03

Intel helps power wireless internet network in Bellflower

The community of Bellflower, located 25 minutes from Los Angeles, is installing a new municipal network called Bellflower Connect to help bridge the digital divide and provide high-speed connectivity at low cost. This is a private wireless network of solar-powered micro-servers, powered by Intel Xeon processors, with AI cybersecurity at the edge. Organisers of the public-private partnership plan to expand to 50 additional US cities of over 150,000 people in the coming years.

AFRICA 10:59

Truecaller Lite becomes available in more emerging markets in Africa, LatAm and Asia

Truecaller said the Truecaller Lite application announced last month for entry-level Android smartphones has now become available in Africa, Latin America and Asia. Truecaller said many of the markets undergoing the fastest growth in spam and fraud are those where entry-level Android devices remain the most common way for people to go online. Truecaller Lite uses just 10 MB and is aimed at smartphones with limited storage, memory and processing power,

UNITED STATES 10:28

FCC bars Chinese test lab from delivering US certification testing

The US Federal Communications Commission said it will withdraw regulatory authorisation from Chinese lab SLG-CPC Test Laboratory as part of a wider push to remove overseas providers in which it has no confidence. The decision means the FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) will commence proceedings to stop recognising validations of electronic devices conducted in SLG-CPC's test facility in Dongguan, China. It comes after OET investigators forced an admission that the firm had submitted several f

SWEDEN 10:24

PTS suspects Telia and Telenor Sweden breach rules on contract cancellation notice period

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said it suspects that Telenor and Telia are not following rules about subscription cancellations and has given them until 03 July to respond. If a contract is automatically extended after the expiry of a tie-in period, the customer has the right to terminate it at any time after the automatic extension. The notice period must not exceed one month and the cancellation must not incur any costs. The aim is to make it easier for end-users to change operator. 

UNITED KINGDOM 10:23

G.Network Holdco seeks code powers for London FTTP network

UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on proposals to apply electronic communications code powers to G.Network Holdco. The consultation closes on 13 July 2026. G.Network Holdco is seeking powers to support operation and expansion of an FTTP network acquired in central London. It plans to continue providing retail (residential and business) and wholesale connectivity services on the network. 

NETHERLANDS 10:21

ING to bundle streaming services and eSIM into new tiered banking packages

Dutch bank ING is moving beyond traditional financial products with the launch of four new retail packages that also incorporate connectivity and digital lifestyle. The new tiers — ING Go, ING More, ING Extra and ING Max — are priced from EUR 4 to EUR 44.99 per month. Each package bundles banking services with additional features such as savings interest, credit cards, insurance coverage and partner services such as streaming services. 

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