Sequans completes share buyback programme and launches another
GLOBAL 13:22

Sequans completes share buyback programme and launches another

Sequans announced the completion of its share buyback programme and has launched another repurchase scheme, having bought back over 1.5 million NYSE-listed American Depositary Shares (ADS) at an average price of USD 6.17, including fees and commissions. Following the repurchases, the French cellular IoT module and chipsets vendor has around 14.5 million shares outstanding, down 9.7 percent from previously. The figure rises to 15.5 million depositary shares if factoring in certain warrants issued by Sequans

Digita deploys 5G private network at Outokumpu's Kemi mine
FINLAND 13:15

Digita deploys 5G private network at Outokumpu's Kemi mine

Digita said it will deploy a 5G private network for Outokumpu's Kemi mine to enable digitisation and automation there. The benefits are consistent coverage and capacity throughout the mine, support for live video to assess rock quality and optimise production, better occupational safety, support for drones and remotely controlled equipment, and progress towards increasing automation.

Traficom announces new sender ID rules from May 2026 to curb scam SMS
FINLAND 13:05

Traficom announces new sender ID rules from May 2026 to curb scam SMS

Finnish transport and communications agency Traficom has announced new rules from 04 May 2026 requiring telecom operators to ensure that text messages correctly identify the sender. The aim is to curb sender ID spoofing for criminal purposes. When a recipient receives an SMS that appears genuinely to have come from a government agency or bank, the likelihood of successful fraud increases, Traficom said.

Nkom starts talks with commercial mobile operators over developing new emergency network
NORWAY 12:48

Nkom starts talks with commercial mobile operators over developing new emergency network

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom said it has begun talks with the nation's mobile operators to discuss setting up the new Nodnett emergency network due to go on air in 2031. The current Nodnett has about 150,000 users and runs on its own, independent infrastructure, but the replacement one will use the commercial mobile networks. Earlier this year, the government decided to move Nodnett preparations from the Directorate for Civil Protection & Emergency Preparedness (DSB) to Nkom. 

Dubber lures tier-1 North American contract for AI-enabled mobile voice recordings
NORTH AMERICA 12:35

Dubber lures tier-1 North American contract for AI-enabled mobile voice recordings

Australia-based Dubber, provider of enterprise-grade call recording technology, has secured a contract with an unnamed North American telco to supply mobile voice recording and AI-based conversation analytics. The deal will initially run for five years, and Dubber expects to receive an initial payment worth around AUD 4.6 million (USD 3.1 million) by end-Q3 2026. This initial sum includes a licence for the Dubber Cloud Recorder platform, as well as on-going maintenance and support services for the initial f

Realme 16 Pro handset set for India launch on 06 January
INDIA 12:34

Realme 16 Pro handset set for India launch on 06 January

Realme's 16 Pro series handset will commence sales to Indian consumers on 06 January. The full list of specifications will be published at a launch event in January. At this stage, Realme has not confirmed the size of the battery, but says it should be sufficient for 9.3 hours of usage in gaming-oriented sessions, or up to 125 hours of audio streams on Spotify. The handset contains an "industry-leading" Snapdragon chipset which will also be specified closer to launch. Realme is a leading contender in the In

Peruvian operators ink 5G concession contracts, commit to connecting 1,731 rural localities
PERU 10:44

Peruvian operators ink 5G concession contracts, commit to connecting 1,731 rural localities

Peru's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) announced that the concession contracts for the allocation of 5G-compatible frequencies in the 3.5 GHz band have been signed with the operators Claro (America Movil), IntegraTel, Entel and Bitel (Viettel). The operators have committed to investing a total of USD 502.9 million and to close connectivity gaps by bringing 4G to over 180,000 users in 1,731 underserved localities over the next four years.

Claro Paraguay activates country's first 5G network with USD 35 mln investment
PARAGUAY 10:17

Claro Paraguay activates country's first 5G network with USD 35 mln investment

Claro (America Movil) has become the first operator to launch 5G services in Paraguay after securing 200 MHz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band earlier this year. The network has been activated across 12 major cities, including Asunción, Ciudad del Este, Encarnación, Coronel Oviedo and Pedro Juan Caballero following an initial investment of around USD 35 million.

ATIS re-elects AT&T CTO as board chair
NORTH AMERICA 10:09

ATIS re-elects AT&T CTO as board chair

North American 3GPP initiative partner ATIS has announced the results of recent board elections, with its current chairman Yigal Elbaz reappointed to serve another two-year term. Elbaz, AT&T's network chief technology officer and senior vice president, will now remain in position until at least 31 December 2027. He was among several board officers elected to serve two-year terms.

Free Mobile joins Nokia's Network as Code ecosystem for API collaboration
FRANCE 10:01

Free Mobile joins Nokia's Network as Code ecosystem for API collaboration

Nokia has announced that its Network as Code platform and developer portal now include Iliad subsidiary Free Mobile as a new partner. The Network as Code initiative enables developers and telecom operators to collaborate under a revenue-sharing model, providing developers with standardised access to network functions through software development kits and network APIs.

Samsung SmartThings to support Matter-compatible cameras
INDIA 09:54

Samsung SmartThings to support Matter-compatible cameras

Samsung Electronics has announced that its smart home platform SmartThings now supports Matter 1.5, the global smart home standard. Starting later this month, Samsung will roll out SmartThings updates to expand its existing list of Matter devices, including lights, door locks, switches, and various sensors, by adding cameras. With this update, Samsung says SmartThings will become the smart home platform with the broadest support for Matter devices.

EE unveils new guide for identifying, stopping scams
UNITED KINGDOM 09:30

EE unveils new guide for identifying, stopping scams

BT Group subsidiary EE has partnered with internet icon Crime Gran and etiquette specialists Debrett's to launch a new etiquette guide for spotting and stopping online scammers over the Christmas period. The 'Mind Your Manners' guide tells Brits that it is not rude to shut down suspicious messages, calls or contacts. Malcolm Cubitt from BT's Consumer Group division said the guide was designed to send a clear message that everyone can help to identify and block scams. 

THAILAND 09:28

TrueBusiness, SymptomTrace to jointly develop 5G Patient Digital Twin service

TrueBusiness, a unit of Thai operator True, has teamed up with SymptomTrace, a Taiwan-based health-tech startup focused on AI-driven chronic-disease management, to co-develop the 5G Patient Digital Twin service. The service highlights advanced contactless sensor technology for health vitals monitoring, enabling faster and more efficient care. Health data from sensors is processed at the end point with Edge AI analytics, delivering data in real-time over the True 5G network to a central AI platform, where pa

BELGIUM 09:19

Ctitymesh renews Bruges city contract for wireless networks

Citymesh has won another contract from the city of Bruges. For the third time it was awarded the wireless infrastructure deal, and this time Citymesh is the main contractor. The deal runs for up to six years and has a potential value of EUR 50 million.

THAILAND 09:04

True, China Mobile launch promo for Go Travel customers visiting China

Thai operator True has partnered with China Mobile International to provide exclusive benefits for Go Travel customers visiting China through the JegoTrip platform. This collaboration offers travelers access to discounts and privileges at top tourist attractions, shopping malls, and merchants, as well as high-speed rail booking services and airport lounge access in cities like Shanghai.

PORTUGAL 09:02

Lyca Mobile to launch postpaid plans in Portugal

MVNO Lyca Mobile is preparing to launch postpaid services in Portugal in 2026, country manager Antonio Arnaut told Digital Inside. Lyca Mobile serves around 300,000 subscribers in Portugal, primarily focused on prepaid bundles for residential customers. The company leverages a vast distribution network of over 5,000 SIM card sales points and 15,000 top-up locations.

MEXICO 09:00

Google ordered to eliminate restrictions on use of Android in Mexico

Mexico's antitrust commission said it has successfully resolved a case relating to compatibility contracts that Google signed with smartphone manufacturers that limited the possibility of producing and distributing devices with systems other than Android, the OS used by 75.8 percent of the country's 94 million connected devices. The commission has accepted commitments from Google to remove such restrictions, in line with similar resolutions adopted by antitrust authorities in other countries in relation to

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:57

MTS offers new parental control service

Russian operator MTS has introduced  its new service Safe Internet for mobile customers, helping parents set up controls to block access to unsafe websites on their children's devices. Up to three telephone numbers connected to the Family Group from the operator can be connected to the service. A free weekly trial of the service is available, after which the monthly subscription costs RUB 99.

EUROPE 08:51

EU SNS-JU allocates EUR 240 million for 2026-2027 research projects

The EU's Smart Networks and Services joint undertaking (SNS JU) has announced its two-year work programme for 2026-2027, including USD 240 million for research and innovation activities. About EUR 22 million will invested in five projects through its Research & Innovation Work Programme for 2026, with a further EUR 220 million distributed before end-2026 for the final cohort of R&I Work Programme projects, set for delivery in the following year. Next year's R&I slate will act as a bridge between previous wo

MALAYSIA 08:45

CelcomDigi launches The MediHub 5G-powered smart health service for employees

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has launched The MediHub, a 5G-powered healthcare facility designed to provide employees with access to professional healthcare services directly from the workplace. Located at CelcomDigi Hub, the smart health service supports holistic employee wellbeing, offering physical and mental health services through virtual consultations with licensed medical practitioners, psychiatrists and psychologists.

ITALY 08:29

Ho Mobile improves EU roaming offer, adds Ukraine and Moldova

Ho Mobile, the low-cost brand of Italian operator Fastweb+Vodafone, has increased the data available to customers for EU roaming and reduced the pay-per-use cost ahead of time, while also adding Ukraine and Moldova to the covered countries. The new rates are already applicable and remain valid until 31 December 2026.

GERMANY 07:59

Deutsche Telekom reports mobile data up 30% in 2025

Deutsche Telekom has recorded nearly 5,000 petabytes of data traffic flowing through its mobile network in Germany in 2025, up 30 percent compared to last year. Telekom said it is now operating 128.000 antennas for its mobile network, including 108,000 providing 5G. Telekom covers 99 percent of the population in Germany with 5G, and 99.6 percent with LTE.

UNITED STATES 07:55

Verizon Business launches 5G FWA service with network slicing

Verizon is launching a network slicing service for businesses, to deliver optimised internet performance on the 5G network. Named 5G Network Slice - Enhanced Internet, this is new fixed-wireless solution that delivers extra upload capacity, unlimited data and service level guarantees.

GERMANY 07:19

Telefonica Germany accelerates mobile network expansion

Telefonica Germany said it is accelerating the expansion of its mobile network in Germany. This year, the company implemented around 8,000 expansion measures, up from the previous record of approximately 7,500 expansion measures recorded last year. Telefonica has built more than 600 new mobile sites this year to further improve coverage and expanded mobile coverage to 150 previously underserved areas. The network now runs on 29,000 mobile sites, and 5G reaches around 99 percent of the population. Telefonica

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