Motorola prepares Edge 70 Plus and Swarovski crystal Razr for commercial release
GLOBAL 13:02

Motorola prepares Edge 70 Plus and Swarovski crystal Razr for commercial release

Lenovo's Motorola subsidiary is debuting a new addition to its Edge 70 smartphone line-up and an LTE-capable Moto Watch. Presented at the IFA 2026 consumer expo in Germany, Motorola's Edge 70 Plus smartphone follows the launch of the Edge 70 Pro model earlier this year. While pricing was not discussed, in the coming weeks the handset will roll out in selected countries in Europe and the Middle East, while Indian consumers will be offered a distinct model called Edge 70 Neo. Also launching is a premium Swaro

AfDB and Axian provide access to capital and training for businesswomen
AFRICA 12:47

AfDB and Axian provide access to capital and training for businesswomen

Axian Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are enabling access to capital and business support for over 34,000 enterprises led by women in five African countries. The programme is supported by AfDB's Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative and the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi). It will be delivered through Axian's digital financial services platforms, Mixx and Mvola. It combines digital lending with financial literacy training, business development service

Wearables pioneer Ultrahuman picks up Qualcomm Ventures for USD 70 million fund raise
GLOBAL 12:09

Wearables pioneer Ultrahuman picks up Qualcomm Ventures for USD 70 million fund raise

Qualcomm Ventures has backed a USD 70 million venture financing round for India-based health wearables and monitoring startup Ultrahuman, the latter said. The transaction also includes Labcorp's Venture Fund, Alpha Wave, Blume Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners and Alteria Capital. According to TechCrunch, Ultrahuman will work with Qualcomm on future product hardware based on its partner's silicon chips, but will continue to also deploy chipsets from its existing supplier Nordic Semiconductor.

Telenor become exclusive Danish distributor of Anio 6 smartwatch for children
DENMARK 11:49

Telenor become exclusive Danish distributor of Anio 6 smartwatch for children

Telenor Denmark said it has become the exclusive Danish distributor of the Anio 6 a smartwatch developed for children by German company Anio GmbH. The watch allows voice calls, messages and location services but has no camera, social media capability or access to apps. This makes it suitable for younger children who need to be able to reach their parents but who are not ready for a smartphone.

SmarTone FY profit rises 10% on revenue diversification, cost discipline
HONG KONG 11:46

SmarTone FY profit rises 10% on revenue diversification, cost discipline

Hong Kong mobile operator SmarTone Telecommunications posted profit of HKD 525 million for the year ended 30 June 2026, which represents an increase of 10 percent year-on-year. Against an intensely competitive mobile market, SmarTone said it delivered profitable growth during the year. Profit growth was mainly boosted by revenue diversification and strong cost discipline, the company said.

Cosmote rebrands a Telekom in Greece
GREECE 11:36

Cosmote rebrands a Telekom in Greece

OTE Group is changing the name of its commercial brand in Greece from Cosmote Telekom to Telekom. The change will be introduced gradually across the group's customer-facing channels, with the transition expected to be completed on 8 September.

Delta wins court ruling upholding Syntegra MVNE contract to December
NETHERLANDS 11:05

Delta wins court ruling upholding Syntegra MVNE contract to December

The MVNE Syntegra, previously known as Pareteum, must continue to provide services to Delta until 07 December or risk court-imposed fines, according to a ruling by the court in The Hague. Delta Fiber brought the suit after the MVNE twice briefly interrupted services for the Delta MVNO due to disagreements about their contract. 

Melita launches no-contract connectivity plans for temporary residents in Malta
MALTA 10:42

Melita launches no-contract connectivity plans for temporary residents in Malta

Maltese operator Melita has introduced a range of internet, mobile and television plans that do not require long-term contracts. The offers are aimed at people who spend part of the year in Malta, including visitors, temporary residents, students and remote workers who need connectivity for shorter periods.

Netmore offers Kineis satellite connectivity via ThingPark
GLOBAL 10:27

Netmore offers Kineis satellite connectivity via ThingPark

Netmore Group said it is adding Kineis' satellite connectivity to its LPWAN portfolio. Kineis operates a sovereign European constellation of 25 satellites dedicated to IoT and AIS. The hybrid connectivity is delivered through Netmore's ThingPark platform. Switching between networks is fully automated between LPWAN and satellite whenever needed, with no manual intervention.

Oura files US IPO registration statement amid prospects for user growth
GLOBAL 10:04

Oura files US IPO registration statement amid prospects for user growth

Health metrics ring maker Oura filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the US SEC on 03 September, proposing an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of its shares and a listing on Nasdaq. There are no details of the number of shares on offer or its offering price. Oura says it had 5.0 million paid members in June 2026 and believes it can support much larger populations as it expands access, develops clinical evidence and deepen integrations with health plans, employers and care providers.

Kerlink signs DataPrint as distributor for France
FRANCE 09:26

Kerlink signs DataPrint as distributor for France

Kerlink, a specialist in IoT network services, has extended its market coverage in France by signing DataPrint as a new distributor. The partnership covers the entire portfolio of LoRaWAN gateways, including the Wirnet product lines for indoor and outdoor use, as well as Kerlink's associated services. DataPrint is an expert in IoT installations with a nationwide commercial footprint. It will complement Kerlink's existing routes to market by providing access to new key accounts and integrator partners, with

UK govt launches new air quality alerts service
UNITED KINGDOM 09:23

UK govt launches new air quality alerts service

The UK government has launched a new air quality alerts service to provide people across the UK with accurate, up-to-date information on local pollution levels. Users can select an area - such as workplace, home or local park - and opt-in to get an alert via e-mail or SMS when high air pollution levels are expected. The new service is designed to support people living with conditions worsened by poor air quality, such as asthma and lung conditions.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:08

Apple facing GBP 2 billion UK legal action over app tracking rules

Apple is facing a GBP 2 billion collective action lawsuit in the UK, filed with the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) on behalf of thousands of UK app developers. The claim argues that the company's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework was designed and rolled out unfairly and without a proper consultation, forcing stricter conditions on third-party app developers and resulting in significant losses.

ETHIOPIA 08:52

Safaricom Ethiopia surpasses 15 mln subscribers on fifth licence anniversary

Safaricom Ethiopia says it has exceeded 15 million 90-day active subscribers, five years after receiving its Unified Telecommunications Service Licence on 09 July 2021 and less than four years after launching commercial operations in October 2022. Direct investments in community development and support have reached ETB 139 million over the past four years, supplemented by ETB 545 million from partners and shareholders, bringing total community funding to ETB 684 million. 

NIGERIA 08:34

Airtel Africa opens two premium shops in Lagos

Airtel Africa has opened two premium experience centres in Lagos featuring a modern design. Group CEO Sunil Taldar officially opened the new shops at DAT Mall in Sangotedo and Marina, bringing Airtel Nigeria's total number to over 350 premium experience centres as it targets 500 nationwide. The outlets offer the full range of services, including mobile connectivity, fibre, home broadband, outdoor units (ODUs) and enterprise services, alongside comprehensive account support.

COLOMBIA 08:23

Claro Colombia activates 5G in over 100 cities

Claro Colombia (America Movil) has reached the milestone of over 100 cities connected to its 5G network across the country, up from 78 in July. Customers with compatible phones can now access the fifth-generation network in Amalfi, Cisneros, Guatapé and La Pintada, in Antioquia; Tibasosa, in Boyacá; Aranzazu, in Caldas; Guachené, in Cauca; Becerril, in Cesar; Gachancipá, Guachetá and Nemocón, in Cundinamarca; Algeciras, in Huila; Aracataca, in Magdalena; Guamal and Lejanías, in Meta; San Cayetano, in Norte

GLOBAL 07:53

Global XR headwear shipments fall 39% in H1 on headset slump

Global shipments of XR headwear fell 38.7 percent year-on-year to 1.9 million units in the first half of 2026, as a sharp decline in standalone headset demand outweighed growth in the nascent XR glasses segment. The latest data from Omdia showed that XR glasses accounted for 25.8 percent of total XR headwear shipments in H1, up from 10.2 percent a year earlier, driven almost entirely by tethered display glasses. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 07:45

TTK modernises Wi-Fi networks at train stations

Russian operator TTK, in cooperation with its controlling shareholder Russian Railways, is upgrading the wireless network at passenger railway facilities. The project to provide passengers with free Wi-Fi access at train stations has been underway since 2015 and currently encompasses numerous locations across the country. Equipment upgrades and the expansion of the network coverage areas have already been completed at Moscow's railway terminals - including Savelovsky, Kyiv, Paveletsky, Belorussky, Kazansky,

AZERBAIJAN 07:43

Nar upgrades sign language portal

Azerbaijan operator Azerfon, trading under the Nar brand, has launched a new version of the Jestdili.az online dictionary for Azerbaijani sign language. The platform's design and structure have been updated, new features have been introduced to enhance the user experience, and a new international sign language section has been added.

NETHERLANDS 07:31

MVNE Public Mobility adds live AI agent to network services

Dutch MVNE Public Mobility is adding network-based AI services to its offering for MVNOs and resellers using its platform. The first service is Live AI Agent, a white-label offering for partners to sell to their business users, without the need to manage their own infrastructure. The agent functions over a mobile call, with no need for apps or other downloads by the end-user. A wake word can activate the agent during the call. 

PAKISTAN 07:31

Pakistani watchdog fines Jazz nearly PKR 39 million over corporate SIM violations

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has imposed a fine of PKR 38.9 million on Pakistan Mobile Communication (operating under the Jazz brand name) over violations related to the issuance, verification, activation and monitoring of around 400 corporate postpaid SIMs. The enforcement order followed a complaint from M/s Target Marketing, which alleged that the SIMs had been issued in its name without its request, consent, approval or authorisation.

ITALY 07:26

CMLink Italy adds 50GB a month to plans in autumn promo

Italian MVNO CMLink Italy, owned by China Mobile International, has launched a new back-to-school offer designed to persuade customers to sign up to its Super 160 monthly and Relax 160 annual plan. Under the promo, dubbed "CMLink Autumn Connected: More Giga, Less Spending!", the operator will add 50GB a month to the data bundle if users subscribe before 04 October.

AFRICA 07:24

MTN MoMo plans to expand across Africa via technology and regulatory partnerships

MTN Group Fintech CEO Serigne Dioum has presented the operator's strategy for its financial technology platform, driven primarily by its mobile app, ITWeb reported. Dioum told regulators, financial institutions, technology partners and developers at the second annual MTN Group Fintech Summit in Johannesburg that MTN will advance Africa's digital future through strategic partnerships and high-impact services.

ITALY 07:12

TIM offering entry-level fibre for under EUR 20

Telecom Italia (TIM) has launched a promotion giving selected mobile customers the opportunity to sign up to its entry-level TIM Premium Base rate at the special price of EUR 19.90 a month rather than EUR 25.90, reports Mondo Mobile Web. Under the 'Premium Per Te' offer, available until 26 September, the operator is discounting the price for all new convergent customers.

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